The sea trials and shakedown cruises were my first experiences at going to sea and found that I greatly enjoyed being at sea. Getting to go to new places was an super bonus. Sea Trials and Shakedown Cruises - Click here for the story in text. Becoming a “Tin Can...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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