Navy Yards

When I reported to the ship it was in the Navy yard in Portsmouth, VA undergoing overhaul.  The photos are from after being their for a couple of months due to security reasons.  My tour at mess cooking for the Chiefs was great. Navy Yards - Welcome to the Real Navy...

Navy C school

My advance radar system “C” school was at Treasure Island from Oct 1966 to Feb 1967. During my time there I made many sight-seeing trips to San Francisco.  Had Christmas leave returning to Plainview to attend mom and Dale’s wedding, then stooping to...

Navy A School

Enter Story/Info about Gallery here In San Diego for "A" School - Click here for the story in text. After my leave I reported back to San Diego to attend the Basic Electronics “A”  School which was the beginning of my education to becoming an ET (Electronics...

Navy Bootcamp

Bootcamp was form June 5 through August 26, 1966.  It was an awesome experience and I learned many things. Off to Basic Training - Click here for the story in text. Welcome to Bootcamp,  I arrived in Amarillo where I was to spend the night then board the train in the...

Navy – 6 Months Before Bootcamp

When I learned that the draft for Vietnam was escalating in late Dec 1965 I decided to enlist in the US Navy after the first of the year.  I terminated my enrollment in Texas Tech and just continued working at Hemphill Wells.  I had a few great times in the 6 months...