sawbuck203@earthlink.net

USA

03 Mar 2004   21:44:58

I was the VS-37 AIO from Fall, '68 through Spring, '71. Joined -37 the week prior to the 68-69 WestPac on the Hornet (CVS-12); depart following ORI on Ticonderoga (CVS-14) in preparation for WestPac. Then attended AFAITC as student, transitioned to instructor following graduation (only instructor w/carrier-bases ASW experience). Augmented to regular Navy and changed designator to 1630 (Naval Intelligence). Participated in Operation Homecoming - assisted in debrief of LCDR Alverez (first POW, A-4 driver), debriefed CDR Terry (F-4 RIO) and CAPT Daniels (A-6 driver). Resigned from active duty 1-31-74. Now retired...

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             Charles (Chuck) A. Drake

cadrake32@comcast.net

Hampton, NH

05 Mar 2004    16:37:19

Was in HS-2 from the fall of 1961 to the fall of 1964

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            Al Eusterbrock

aleusterbrock@yahoo.com

West Point Nebraska

10 Apr 2004   21:32:24

VS-35 Line 67 cruise. Air Frames and flightdeck trouble shooter 68-69 cruise. Enjoyed the 2002 and 2003 reunion, hope to make it to the 2005 one.

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               Jere Hawn

jr2hawn@attbi.com

Blaine, Washington

16 Apr 2004   22:59:11

The 2005 get together sounds great. If able will be there for a few beers and a good time! VS 37 59 to 63.

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             Donald R. Elliott

Parker, Colorado

18 Apr 2004   09:40:29

Great Work! Keep it up. VS-37 & VS 35 1959 to 1963. 1960 & 62 cruises (CVS-12). Squadron & CAG LSO. dre

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             David L. Kassebaum

dlk6088@san.rr.com

La Jolla, Ca

24 Apr 2004   15:32:16

I joined VS-37 at NAS Los Alamitos...,deployed with the Rooster Tails in Hornet for two cruises in '59 thru '62, then to the RAG for a 2 yr tour. After that, to Bennington (Cat Officer) and Air Pac Staff, back to the Rooster Tails for a third cruise in '69 (Maintenance Officer). There's more....but it will cost you a Beer (or Vodka) to hear it. I must have forgotten.... Did VS 35 have a sort of RED BOOMERANG on the Tail? I will be looking forward to seeing the rest of you....in PNS. Stay Healthy! Kass...

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                          Thomas J. Simone  

Hallandale, Florida

02 May 2004    17:01:48

             See you at the next reunion.

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              David L. Kassebaum

dlk6088@san.rr.com

5804 Cactus Way, La Jolla, Ca 92037

14 May 2004    12:57:33

  While awaiting my squadron returning from a deployment, a VP type started playing with my mind, by pointing out that "jet jocks" only flew about 2.5 to 4.0 hours a month. This was a shock to a nugget who had set his heart on getting to the "magic" 800 hours flight time mark. I went to th BOQ and drafted a very sincere letter to Sec Nav, and explained that I had come to the Navy to fly...and that I respectfully requested not only a transfer to a carrier based Anti-Submarine Squadron, but to be accepted for Augmentation into the Regular Navy. I was contacted and asked if I had any particular VS squadron in mind. I told him Air Anti-Submarine Squadron Thirty Seven at Los Alamitos...Honestly! Within a week or so, I received a change of designation into the regular navy, with orders to report to C.O., VS-37 based at Los Alamitos. I have to tell you, I was VERY happy. Especially after reporting aboard and meeting the squadron. They had just returned from a most successful cruise in Hornet, and (I think) happy to have me aboard. In all honesty, now, I wonder if it was just because I could share the Watch Bill. It wasn't long before I was told that I was the "Bull JG", and as such would be assigned an an aircraft. I say it wasn't long....but it was just long enough. My crew and I qualified for an ALPHA Crew designation, and our work-up with the squadron began to take on a new importance. I will never forget the first Administrative / Material Inspection with VS-37. I learned an awful lot about the individuals I would be cruising with. There was absolutely nothing more important than the preservation of those wonderful ROOSTER TAILS ! If I remember correctly, the CO at the time willingly accepted a "HIT" rather than let one feather of a Rooster Tail get plucked. Such pride I have never experienced afterward, except for my Catapult and Arresting Gear crew when I served as Catapult Officer in Bennington, CVS 20. I have so many beautiful memories of my days with VS-37. Memories that have served me well throughout my Naval Service. There will never be memories that could replace them. My wife Estelle (ES) enjoyed many of the same experiences with me during our VS-37 tour, and during the tours that followed. We had one daughter (Kathy) before reporting aboard....and another daughter (Nancy) while in the squadron. Both are married, and have provided us with 11 grandchildren. Kathy and her family with nine grandchildren live in close proximity, while Nancy and her family live in Pennsylvania. Es is President of Marian Catholic High School, and is quite busy doing all that is necessary to build a larger, new High School East of Chula Vista, Ca. She loves the responsibilities involved with the planning, selection of property, securing funding, and taking care of "her constituents". She is very busy, and apparently thrives on a full schedule. Incidentally, she insists that I not 'retire', stating that she knows several older men whose minds have turned to mush. I'm no fool, so I work part time staying off the streets, and doing what I want / enjoy. Es and I have been fortunate in another regard as well. We do have a son, Roy, who came into our lives in a wonderful way. Although he is 45 years (young) now, he has picked Es and I to be his mom and dad. We first met Roy when he was about 16 years old, and both Es and I have loved him from the first day. Roy is the brother our 2 daughters never had, and to Es and I, the son we never had. He as given us 2 additional grandbabies, both boys...and well as a great new daughter, Jessica. Roy is absent quite a bit lately, flying for Delta, and in between, serving with the Marines. When on active duty in the Corps, he flew F18 Hornets. He retired as a Bird Colonel I have been to two Reunions held in Pensacola with my son's squadron, The Gray Ghosts. Also two to Cherry Point where we enjoy a "pig picker" as the highlight of the Reunion. and two in Washington, DC. We tried Norfolk a couple years back, but nothing special. The last VS-37 reunion, the Only VS-37 Reunion I attended, was at the Skyroom at the North Is. O'Club.....It was great..... I don't know what I did wrong, because I (we) were never asked to another. Maybe it is because I am considered somewhat of a Quiet Type. Can't talk, never could. As for Reunion 2005, I want to come, because I sense that THIS will be a Reunion to end all Reunions. It is obvious that it is a well planned Reunion, and one that will be of the type that causes a "darn it! If I had only gone!" type Reunion. You will understand that I would prefer coming with Es. So, I will probably wait until farther downstream to declare myself.

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            Steven Hargis AE-2

thargis1@comcast.net

Greeley Colorado

11 Jul 2004   21:21:25

I served with VS-37 from June of 1977 to July of 1980. We were the first West Coast fleet Squadron to upgrade to the S3-A Viking aircraft from the S-2 Tracker. Deployed on West pack aboard the USS Constellation CVA-64. Our CO was Commander JP Cartwrite, a finer squadron and CO there never was. My hats off to all members of airantisubron 37 past and present. Any members of my old squad who see this feel free to contact me. My respect to the families of the aircrew we lost in the PI. AW-3 Mentink knew it was coming and asked me to disable the aircraft that night. I wish I had.

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             Andrew Rankin

spaddriveramr@aol.com

Chesapeake, VA

22 Jul 2004    08:27:14

I was a member of VS-37 from Aug '57 to Jun '59, I came to the squadron from ATU-402, NAAS Kingsville, TX where Advanced was flown in S2s. I was an Ensign when joined and a LTJG when I left for the AD RAG in San Diego. Retired in '81 as a CAPT.

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              Joe D. Dunegan

joe.dunegan@direcway.com

Florence, SC

www.magnoliafarms.com

30 Jul 2004   05:57:41

I joined VS 37 in June of 1955 at North Island as an AE2. We were on Carrier Quals onboard the USS Philippine Sea ( CVS-47) in October when we were called back into port for emergency deployment to Pearl Harbor. We returned to San Diego in mid December to prepare for our scheduled deployment. We spent several month operating out of Pearl and then steamed to Japan. During our Far East deployment, we visited several ports in Japan; Tokyo, Yokosuka, Sasebo, Kobe/Osaka and Hiroshima. We also operated out of MCAS Atsugi for a period of time. Our travels then took us to Okinawa and Hong Kong. We were suppose to go to Sidney but plans were changed. We returned to the States via the northern route in August, 1956. The Squadron was then transferred to Los Alamitos.I was transferred to NAS Pensacola in November to work with the Blue Angels.

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            Samuel H. Kahn

shkahnlake@aol.com

Lake Hartwell SC/ Hudson Fl

      05 Aug 2004   21:40:48

Looking forward to seeing everybody, telling stories and seeing if anybody has gained as much weight as I have.

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                                      Lucy Sennett  (ADCS Bob Sennett NV-12)
gemluvr@cox.net
08/21/2004

Jack you are a prince among men. Our lives have become richer since meeting you at the reunions. It is great to know that one is not alone...and greater still because you and your shipmates knew my beloved husband. I miss him every day of my life but all of his shipmates made me aware of another facet of Bob Sennett...one his family was not privy to...as his life at home was so totally different. All of you made me appreciate a new Bob which I never knew existed. Thank you for honoring him and all of the other crewmen. You and yours will always be in my prayers. Thanks again, Jack.

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             Ed Davis
Guilford, ME
ewd46@hotmail.com
29 August, 2004

Looks good, patches are just like mine!

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            David Stopher
Austin, Texas
drstopher@yahoo.com
02 September, 2004

E3 Mess Cook, Line, and Metalsmith Shop in VS-35. Joined the squadron and the Hornet when the ship pulled into Subic Bay in late 1965 or early 1966. Went straight to the galley for 3 months with George Fields. We hauled a lot of shit cans. Then went to the line with Goose, Kluver, and Este for a while. Finally started learning S2 hydraulics and corrosion control but I had a girlfriend back home and decided not to ship over. If I could do it again I would have stayed in. Can't believe it was almost 40 years ago. David S.

 

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             Gary W. Callahan
Fremont, CA
Calljpc@aol.com
02 September, 2004

Assigned to VAW-ll Det N from April 1965 until completion of the WestPac Cruise in March 1966. I enjoyed the web site very much. It brought back many memories.

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              John M. "Chuck" Gardner
Little Rock, AR
chuckgardner2@sbcglobal.net
04 September, 2004

HS-2 from August 1963 through August 1966. Two WestPacs aboard the USS Hornet 1963-64 and 1965-66.

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Mel Howell

seawolf35@insightbb.com
05 September, 2004
 

I was in HS-2 '65-68, made 2 WestPacs. Shot down near Hanoi on a SAR mission 11/65. Loved the Hornet, especially our visit to Sydney, Australia 3/66. Resided in the "BO Junk Room" on first cruise, and became a Shellback. Still have memories of the outstanding Baked Alaska that was served in the Wardroom on occasions. Anyone else out there?....Mel Howell, LCDR, ret

Go here for the story

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            Jim McCann
Kennesaw, GA
jhmccann@earthlink.net
12 September, 2004

In VS-37 67' thru 69, Looking forward to reunion Keep up the good work

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            Jeannine C. Hickman
Peoria, AZ
hickmanjc5@verizon.net
12 September, 2004

Lt. Joseph M. Hickman was in VS-41 and VS-37 from April, 1968 until his death November 8, 1974. Our older son, Justin, is a Major in the Air Force in AWACS at Tinker, Oklahoma and our younger son, Jeremiah, is in Oregon in Education. Both are married and I have three grand daughters. I am currently teaching middleschool in Cashion, AZ. I enjoy reading the guestbook, stories, catching up with old friends and think the web site is great.

Update:  I have 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson.  Justin, the older son, is USAF at San Antonio soon to be LT COL. Jeremiah, younger son, is middle school teacher and coach in Gresham, OR. I retired from teaching but still substitute teach.
I  live in King City, Or. but no one knows where that is so I say Portland and that they know.
 

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                   James J. Geddes 
VS 37
jjgeddes@verizon.net
01 October, 2004

PLEASE ADD MY NAME TO THE GUEST BOOK THANKS JJ GEDDES

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Stewart R. Powell  MCPO
6121 Pino real Dr. El Paso, tx 79912
spowellsr@sbcglobal.net
06 October, 2004

Retired College Professor, Electrical Engineer ,Navy Master Chief Still working on being a great husband, father and grand father -lifes still a ball !

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Lu Motes
Fort Worth, Texas
lupemo@aol.com
08 October, 2004

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     Cdr. Bernard L. Minetti USN (Ret.)
Tucson, AZ
cdrblm@earthlink.net
08 October, 2004

Looking forward to seeing everyone in '05....

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              Deryl Moses 
Carmel Ca.
expaa2@aol.com
10 October, 2004
HS-2 1957-1960

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                                            Richard F. Schontag             
Greenfield, MA (NW Corner of State)
bigchief211@earthlink.net
25 October, 2004

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Norman C. Bild 
PO BOX 296 SANTA YSABEL, CA 92070
POPBILD@AOL.COM
27 October, 2004

PHONE 760-765-0773, FAX 760-765-4777 SPECIAL WEAPONS DELIVERY AND A/C MAINT TRANS TO VAW 11 FOR THE WF-2 (NOW THE E1B RETIRED) MADE THE 58/59 CRUISE ON THE CVS 10 YORKTOWN WE HAD S2F1 & 2'S FIRST WITH INTERM JULIE AND A GREAT MAINTENANCE ENLISTED TEAM

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        Walt Huurman 
Omaha, NE
whuurman@ix.netcom.com
08 November, 2004

Looking forward to a great time.

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                      Dick (Stoney) Stone
Las Vegas, NV
dbstone@cox.net
15 November, 2004

HS-2, late '64 to Feb 68. AX3(AC)

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         C. E. "Willie" Williams
GULF BREEZE, FL.
mwill36201@mchsi.com
21 November, 2004

VS-37 NOV.59 TO 61 VS-35 DEC 63

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             Charles R. Summers 
Hurst, Texas, 76054
Csum01@aol.com
29 November, 2004

HS2 Pilot, 2 Cruises can supply full names of those in my Cruise Book that may be missing from the rosters. Lt. Clyde Wilson and Tex Wily are a couple of names that are missing and I am sure there are others. I plan to attend the Reunion.

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            Gary Farris 
Pensacola, Fl
onefarriswheel@aol.com
29 November, 2004

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         PJ Imhof 
Pensacola, FL
daddypaddy@cox.net
16 December, 2004

Great website !! The memories come back after seeing names that I haven't heard, or thought of in decades !! Keep up the good work !!! See y'all in P-cola !!

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Francis F Johnson Cdr usn Ret
1128 Trantwood Ave Virginia Beach Va. 23454
usetwofly@aol.com
18 December, 2004

I am pleased to have found this site and see the roster of HS-2.

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              Robert Kelly 
Chicago, Ill
squirt7885@aol.com
31 January, 2005

I am glad to see a site that is dedicated to the finest ASW squadron in the Navy. I remember when I graduated from VS-41 and was asked where I wish to be assigned, and replied without hesitation VS-37. At the time all I knew about that squadron was that they were the best, and I wanted to be a part of it. Many many happy memories were as a Sawbuck and I can't tell you how much influence they were in making me who I am now. I was an AW from 1982-83 ,made 1 wespac cruise aboard U.S.S. Enterprise (CVW 11) with vs-37, and my nickname was 'spunky'. Good luck to all of you.

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William R Allison 
115 turnpike st,po box 252, milesburg pa 16853
ballisonedt@adelphia.net
17 February, 2005

It's good to see something about anti-sub group57 I joined with vs-37 in april 1967,via one day with vs-41 because we were leaving within a couple of days for a wespac cruise.I was an ams2 worked hanger deck for my first cruise and flightdeck troubleshooter the second. There was a lot of good friends and good times like [ going from a polywog to a shellback]. thankyou, Bill

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Gordon A Bonnel 
Truckee, CA (Lake Tahoe Area)
gab146@yahoo.com
06 March, 2005

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J. "Snake" Waltzer, CDR USN Ret. 
Peach Lake, Brewster, NY 10509
jwaltzer@computer.net
08 March, 2005

Served in HS-2 '64 - '66 after flying fixed wing from '55 -'64. Have also logged many S-2 and C-1 hours while Ass't Air Ops aboard the "Benny Boat" and at PG School. All fun aircraft to fly! Now confining my aerodynamic skills to sailing Long Island Sound in summertime. Always happy to hear from former shipmates and reminisce as we all enter "the Golden Years". As Merle Hoffman, (former CO of HS-2) says, "KEEP YOUR TURNS UP"!

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Robert W. Prout 
40476 Regency Dr. Sterling Hgts. MI
sbprout@wideopenwest.com
08 March, 2005

I served with VS-37 as a pilot from 1968 to 1970. I was a Lieutenant when I left active duty. After that I flew with a Reserve Squadron at NAF Detroit at Selfridge ANG Base until the S2's were retired and replaced with P-3's. I did not continue flying but stayed with the reserves until retiring as a LCDR in 1986. In civilian life I was an Engineer with General Motors until my retirement in 1999. I still enjoy working with cars and have built several Austin Healey replicas.

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Darwin E "GUS" Schpaer 
Dothan, Alabama
gussho32@graceba.net
24 March, 2005

I was a Ltjg in VS-37 from 62 thru 64 and made 2 cruises on the Hornet.

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Joseph “Joltin’ Joe” Poliakon 
Principauté de Poliakonia, El Paraíso de Florida
jpoliakon@hotmail.com
31 March, 2005

Great “Stoof” site! Keep the carrier-based ASW Flag Flying. STOOFZ4EVER!!! I served in VS-37 as an AT1(AC) when CDR’s L. D. Bowen & J. L. Girard were “Sawbuck Skippers.” I worked in the VS-37 AT Shop as an ASW/Radar Avionics “Stoof Fixer,” and flew as a designated Navy Aircrewman qualified to sit both the JULIE/JEZEBEL and RADAR positions. Got selected for NESEP and departed the Rooster Tail Squadron to attend Vanderbilt University. Went on to get promoted to ATC(AC), earn a Vanderbilt BEEE, Regular Commission and Pensacola wings of gold. Had a full Navy career via Vietnam “Market Time” patrols, M.Sc. INFO-COMM NPS PG-School, Proven INFO-COMM/ELEX Subspecialist “Purple-Suiter” at DCA-DISA, “Starship” Enterprise WEPS before getting piped-over-the-side of “Mighty Mo” BB63 into Fair Winds and Following Seas in the 1970s. FYI: I launched a new e-magazine at 0001ZULU(UT)20050101. Click http://www.home.earthlink.net/~poliakonia/ Shipmates, if y'all happen to be cruising down the Information Highway and see an off-ramp marked "P-A1A Info-Byway," TAKE IT and come set a spell at my Green Picnic Table to swap some "Stoof" sea stories with the Catgic.

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Joseph F. Smith
Newport RI
sailmail@verizon.net
24 April, 2005

You have a great web site and it has brought back many, many pleasant memories. I was a VAW-11 Fudd pilot with CVSG-57 and made the WestPac deployment in '65-'66.

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Steve Millikin
Chula Vista, Calif.
dockmill2@aol.com
07 May, 2005

Sorry to have missed the recent reunion -- I'll try to make the next one.

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Nils (NAS) Pearson 
W2870 County Road RR Ogema WI 54459
pegnils@centurytel.net
09 May, 2005

Joined HS-2 in the Spring of 66 after they returned from Westpac cruise. Made two Westpac cruises and left in Summer of 69. Flew with Chuck Turner during first cruise and lost our two crewmen Souci and Schmitou when they went flying on a CSAR mission and were lost at sea. Still remember my first flight in the squadron with Mel Howell, we were flying east of San Diego in an uninhabited area and the next thing I knew Mel took the helo right down to the deck, I asked if he wanted me to lower the landing gear because it seemed like he was going to land. He just laughed and proceeded to fly down this dirt track. He said he liked to picture the forward twirly about 6 inches off the deck. We scared the s==t out of some biker coming down the road. Retired from the Navy in 84 and quit working in 2002. Great to see the pictures of the old days and the new pictures of the old guys.

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Mike Arrowsmith
San Rafael, Ca
Falconcode@comcast.net
19 May, 2005

Just found out about your website. Very impressive. Was a pilot in HS-2 from 67-69. Would like to hear from any HS-2 pilots and aircrew. The USS Hornet has just acquired an H-3. Would like to see the HS-2 emblem on it (they're thinking HS-4 because of the Apollo connection) HS-2 and CVSG-57 were the Hornets and HS-2 was last squadron in the Hornet history to fly into combat. Think HS-2 should be represented

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Jerry Pollard 
Duncanville Texas
jpollard02@charter.net
25 May, 2005

I was an Ensign in VAW-11 DET. N on the 63- 64 cruise on the USS Hornet . Your WEB site brings back many memories. ATC Sanger also died in the flight deck crash with LT. Nelson. I was designated an NAO on that cruise as an air con- troller in the EA1E aircraft.

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                                         Richard F. Schontag         
Greenfield, Massachusetts
dndschontag@verizon.net or richard_schontag_8@msn.com
29 May, 2005

Primarily an e-mail address change, regret not making the reunion but have kept up to date with STFXR e-mails. I was in HS-2, 1966-1969 as asst.Maint/Matl Control Officer and "nighthawk" when embarked Hornet. I have some considerable experience in S2's as COMNAVAIRLANT NATOPS AIRCREW EVALUATOR 1961 TO 1965, also did my twilight tour in VS-24 and O-in-C of S2G upgrade detachment at NASQP. Retired from active duty on 1 April 1974, as CWO-3 with Captain Klapka presiding. A following sea to all CVSG-57 vets !!!

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                David L. Kassebaum
Retired (California)
dlk6088@san.rr.com
22 July, 2005

Beautiful Web Site..... It added to my misery for not expending just a bit more effort and not missing what seems to have been a bang up Reunion in PNS. No more missed CVSG 57 Reunions, as long as not more than one shovel full of dirt has hit the box..... Dave Kassebaum

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          Lawrence Rozolsky
Lake Forest, CA
lroz@sbcglobal.net
09 August, 2005

Just found your site and was glad to see some names I recognized. Planning to attend the '06 Reunion. I was in VS-35, 68-69, made the WestPac, became a Shellback. Great times flying with my crewmates and officers, both from NORIS and the Hornet. AW2 Lawrence "ROZ" Rozolsky

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Craig Thompson
Hudson, Indiana
craig3434@earthlink.net
28 October, 2005

Was in VS35 from 68-71 and was on the 68-69 westpac

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C. L. Solansky
Texas
LSolan1951@aol.com
30 November, 2005

My cousin William Charles Solansky was aboard the US Hornet, May 1967, I am interested in hearing from anyone who knew him. Many thanks to all of you who have served or still serving our country. Both my parents served in WWII. Thank All of You!!

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     Patrick Coyne
Fort Worth, Tx
pcoyne@charter.net
25 January, 2006

VS-37 Pilot, Asst. Maint. Officer, Power Plants, Trouble Shooter Officer 1957- 1960

3937 Micki Lynn Ave. Fort Worth, TX  817-732-4881

 

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Jim (sleepy) Gray ABE-1 Ret.

littleton NC

sleepydodge@aol.com

12 September, 2006

outstanding site congrats. Am a vet vietnam 71-75 there were and are many AB's in the vs community and the ABMA has a site where you could possibly find old shipmates.its abma-usn.org all the memberss are listed there

 

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Jerril Fortner
jfortner5432@verizon.net

Beautiful I will pass this on so even more can view this site, 101st airborne. GOD BLESS.

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Fred Simon
Vermont
seabeefred@hotmail.com

Very nice site. God Bless you who served

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Edward C Hauser
Washington State
admiralhauser@cascadenetworks.net

I am vary proud to have been part of the greatest navy on this planet. 1957-1969 ADR-2 NAS Alameda Calif. NASLakeHurst N.J. NAS Whiting field Fla. HU-2 aircrewman, U.S.S Lake Champlain CV39, U.S.S Roosevelt CVA42, U.S.S. Coral Sea CVA43, U.S.S. Saratoga CVA60, U.S.S.Indipendance CVA62, U.S.S Little Rock CL4, U.S.S. Long Beach CGN9. God Bless all our service people and God Bless America.

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ROBERT ST JOHN
NASHVILLE, TN
robertsj0@comcast.net

Hello! Great web-site. Former member of the USS Bennington CVS20, 1969-70. Lead Sonarman, now president of the National Sonar Association - www.sonarshack.org.

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Garry W. Owens
Lebanon, TN
garryWowens@bellsouth.net

Beautiful, professional, impressive web page. I retired as ATC in 1970, I served in VA-155 aboard USS Princeton, CVA-37, '53; Yorktown, CVA-10, '54-'55; Wasp-CVA-18 '56; VA-215 on Bon Homme Richard, '66; and VA-23 on Ticonderoga, CVA-14, '67; VP-28, Barber's Point, Christmas Island, and Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. '60 to Sep. '62, Naval Air Special Weapons Facility, Albuquerque, NM, '56-'59; VT-24, Beeville, TX, '62-65, and NAMTG, Kingsville, TX, '67-'70.

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CSM Yatram Jagroop
1/3Bn 10 Bde NYG State Armory Syracuse
ybjagroop@verizon.net

Great Site, keep up the great work.

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Bishop Jerry L Ogles
Enterprise, Alabama
StAndrews.Church@gmail.com

Terry and all: I am an old Army Aviator vet who has a wholesome appreciation for the Navy although we beat you my first year at the Point. Your site is absolutely beautiful, and my hat is off to all the daring Navy pilots, crews, and staff that have contributed to the maintenance of our liberties and freedoms as a nation. God bless you one and all.

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Larry Stanfield
Overland Park, Kansas
lstanfield@everestkc.net

I just found this website looking for old photo's and stories. Everything on here looks great, but I wish there was more. I'll look through some of my old photo's and see if I can contribute any. I would like to hear from other squadron members. VS-41 1968, VS-37 1969 - 1973 AX-4

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JERRY BORCHIN
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
T6TBIRD@AOL.COM

JACK, THIS IS FANTASTIC. HOW DID YOU COME TO KNOW MY PARTNER KEN SPIVA? HE WAS IN MARCADS WITH BILL SHANKEL, A HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE OF MINE, AND BILL SPENT 7 YEARS AT THE HANOI HILTON. I WAS AN ARMY PILOT THREE YEARS THEN WENT TO THE AIRLINES. THEY HAD " ROUND EYES!!" HA! HOW DO I GET TO THE "AVIATOR?" JERRY

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Richard S. Jones AD1(AW) (Ret)
Lugoff, SC
richard.jones9@shaw.af.mil

Enlisted in Oct '85 - Ret in Nov, 05 At HS-2 from '94 - '99

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Joseph H. Galbreath
Troy, Michigan
galbreath60@wowway.com

I was on the Hornet durning the WestPac Cruise (VAW-11) Detachment November 1965. I was a 3rd Class Yeoman. Thanks to the Navy I went on to college at the Univerity of Michigan Dearborn and became a Maintenance Supt. at the Ford Motor Co. Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Thank You all veterans.

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Frank Muller
Brookings, Oregon
fmuller@charter.net
03 September, 2006

You web page is terrific.

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Jim "Stretch" Withycombe 

Lemoore, CA

jwithy@lemoorenet.com

I served in the VS-37 electric shop and became a qualified aircrewman during the April 1963 - July 1966 time frame. I reenlisted as an AE2 (AC) and was off to NAS Jax for 'B' School. I retired in August 1992, from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) where I had the privilege of serving as the Command Master Chief. I can not describe how tickled I was to see the many names listed on your site I recognize. Thank you for your time and dedication to bringing back those wonderful memories.

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Mads Bangsø

Denmark

webmaster@aircraftprofiles.dk

24 June, 2006

Comments:

I am the one who have made the CVSG-57 rendition which can be found on this site...I would like to thank all of you, who have helped me make this drawings, by commenting, sending pictures, patches, suggestions etc etc...It has been very much appreciated ! I hope you like the result ! The drawings are available as print if anyone is interested !

Kind regards, and thank your for your kind help !

Mads Bangsø

www.aircraftprofiles.dk

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               Paul DeGennaro "DJ"  
Coronado, Ca
p1dego@yahoo.com
21 Jan 2007

I was and AX2 (AC) in HS-2. I joined HS-2 in June of 1965 and made the 65/66 and most of the 67 West Pac's. I left the 67 West Pac early because of an unscheduled hard landing in Manila Bay. I am looking forward to the next reunion.

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David M. Sheridan
Otis, Oregon
dsheridan@gorge.net
27 Jan 2007

I was a yeoman 3rd class assigned to CVSG (CAG) 57 from '63 to 65. I was transferred there from HS-2 and transferred from CAG 57 to Submarine Warfare Research and Development, the Pentagon until discharge in 1967. Yeoman 1st class Frank Stewart was the leading PO at that time. CAG was Commander Wilson and Exec was LCDR "Bo" White. Sorry I missed the reunion, just found out about it!

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William R. (Ed) Eddins
San Diego, Ca
ralpheddins@aol.com
04 Feb 2007

Great web site. I was an AX-2 in HS-2 on The '67 cruise on Hornet and AX/AW-1 in HS-2 on the '68/'69 cruise on Hornet. Thanks to this web site, I was found out about the reunion in San Diego last year and got together with some old shipmates that I hadn't seen in almost 40 yrs. Don't know why they got so old. Thanks again, good job.

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John T. Alafonso
Quitman, Texas
aztecb@suddenlink.net
04 Feb 2007

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Daniel Bays 

Omaha, Nebraska

danielbays@msn.com

24 March 2007

 

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              Paul McBride 

AD2 VS-37

1976-79

Hello, very interesting web site on VS-37. I was a member during the transition from the Stoof to the S3a. My 15 minutes of fame was being the brake rider on the last S2 as it was towed past the podium during the decommissioning ceremony. LOL... I was the first to qualify as a Plane Captain on the S3a while attached to VS-37.

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