talonsx2 Posted January 10, 2010 #26 Posted January 10, 2010 This here is the finest ship in the Navy. You are now looking at the USS Benfold DDG 65. I too am a proud Plank Owner of this fine ship and all though the Military life was not for me I don't regret a bit the time that I served.. Thank You to all who have and are still serving. DC3 (SW) Witham Plank Owner (Departing) http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/05016517.jpg
Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 #27 Posted January 10, 2010 I had the honor and pleasure to serve aboard two fine Navy ships; I was Plankowner of the re-commissioned battleships USS Iowa (BB-61) and USS Missouri (BB-63). I'm at work now, I'll have to find some photos to add later on. Obviously a lot of history on both those battlewagons, particularly the Mighty Mo. For me personally, I shared a special connection with my dad. He was aboard the British battleship HMS King George V in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese surrender was signed aboard the Missouri. My last ship was the USS Ogden (LDP-5) in the amphibious navy. Not nearly the show boat that the battleships were, but not bad duty either. I worked on the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System as a Fire Control Man, working up to FC1. Good times. You lucky dog! The IOWA and MISSOURI?!?!? I am jealous! In my opnion, that class of ship is the finest to EVER sail the ocean's! The Nimitz class is close behind, but NOTHING compares to a BB! Ben
SteveW Posted January 10, 2010 #28 Posted January 10, 2010 USS Proteus AS-19 Sub Tender stationed on Guam 1967. I was hospital Corpsman on board before my tour in Nam in 1968.
juggler Posted January 10, 2010 #29 Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) I spent most of my 8 years (1986-1994) in the Naval Reserves as a Hospital Corpsman doing Biomedical Electronics. However, I did get out on ship twice. Once on the USS George Philips FFG12 and once on the USS Estocin FFG15. http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/images/12/071201.jpg http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/images/12/071206.jpg Edited January 11, 2010 by juggler
stewart1944 Posted January 10, 2010 #30 Posted January 10, 2010 Like Steve, I was on the USS Proteus, AS-19. I arrived New Year's Day 1969 and was ships company one day then transferred to Submarine Squadron Fifteen (on-board) on the second day. Stayed there 27 months then to Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk for the remainder of my hitch. I am color blind so left the Navy as a YN2.
thecount Posted January 10, 2010 #31 Posted January 10, 2010 ...my son at the helm of the last ship I owned, showing rooster tail at 1/4 throttle, heading out the Juan de Fuca for the Pacific Ocean... Didn't know you could get to the Pacific from the mighty Grand River?
Monty Posted January 10, 2010 Author #33 Posted January 10, 2010 This here is the finest ship in the Navy. You are now looking at the USS Benfold DDG 65. I too am a proud Plank Owner of this fine ship and all though the Military life was not for me I don't regret a bit the time that I served.. Thank You to all who have and are still serving. DC3 (SW) Witham Plank Owner (Departing) http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/05016517.jpg They were building the Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) right next to mine, in Bath, Maine. How many of those are they planning on building, or are they done?
Gamecock Posted January 10, 2010 #34 Posted January 10, 2010 They were building the Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) right next to mine, in Bath, Maine. How many of those are they planning on building, or are they done? I believe they just started #61, and have ordered at least 5 more. This is a great warship, and nothing anyone else has rivals its capabilities. Ben
donphantasmo Posted January 11, 2010 #35 Posted January 11, 2010 http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp206/TheTink1973/NAVY/VP-62P3Orion.jpg
Monty Posted January 11, 2010 Author #36 Posted January 11, 2010 I believe they just started #61, and have ordered at least 5 more. This is a great warship, and nothing anyone else has rivals its capabilities. Ben Ummmm....the Benfold up above is #65, so they are beyond that. Arleigh Burke class destroyer. Since his pic is messed up, here it is... http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/05016517.jpg It is like the little brother of the mighty Ticonderoga class Aegis cruiser.
BuddyRich Posted January 11, 2010 #37 Posted January 11, 2010 It looks like several of us were Fire Controlmen. Tomahawk and Harpoon here. Well, I'm glad I wasn't makin them things for nuttin. I spent the late 70's and early 80's working at Texas Instruments troubleshootin them. We made the seekers for Harpoons,Tomohawk's and Harm's right there in Richardson Texas. Now the ships I was on when I was in were a little different than your's, not as big but a whole lot faster http://www.ausairpower.net/000-Buff-M117.jpg http://bobfelts.com/Portals/0/Gallery/Album/2/KC-135%20and%20FB-111%20refueling.jpg
craigatcsi Posted January 11, 2010 #38 Posted January 11, 2010 I am sooo jealous of you folks for being in the Military! I tried to get into the Nave twice in '79 & '80. I couldn't pass the physical. I have had many friends & relatives either in the Military or have served, and I always LOVE to hear their stories. I always let them know how jealous I have always been. As I'm sure you have heard before, thanks for serving! craigr
Yammer Dan Posted January 11, 2010 #39 Posted January 11, 2010 I am sooo jealous of you folks for being in the Military! I tried to get into the Nave twice in '79 & '80. I couldn't pass the physical. I have had many friends & relatives either in the Military or have served, and I always LOVE to hear their stories. I always let them know how jealous I have always been. As I'm sure you have heard before, thanks for serving! craigr At least you made the effort. Lot more than a lot would do. THANKS for trying!! When I took my physical they said " Inhale. Now exhale" You Pass!!! Little different in 67.
Squidley Posted January 11, 2010 #40 Posted January 11, 2010 My tin can was a Knox class Frigate FF1082 USS Elmer Montgomery. I spent 9 month on her during the 1st Gulf War in The Med, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Indian ocean and the Persian Gulf. I was brown shoe Navy as I was a Helicopter Mechanic with the air detachment stationed on her from HSL 36. Anti Submarine Warfare was our game....not too many subs in the Gulf though I loved my time in, I was very alive back then, I wouldn't have changed my life one bit with everything I know now....the best years of my life so far
DragonRider Posted January 11, 2010 #41 Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks to you and all the rest that served so we could be free.......... But are you sure that wasnt the Elmer Fudd..:rotfl:..Silly Wabbit......................... QUOTE=Squidley;425686]My tin can was a Knox class Frigate FF1082 USS Elmer Montgomery. I spent 9 month on her during the 1st Gulf War in The Med, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Indian ocean and the Persian Gulf. I was brown shoe Navy as I was a Helicopter Mechanic with the air detachment stationed on her from HSL 36. Anti Submarine Warfare was our game....not too many subs in the Gulf though I loved my time in, I was very alive back then, I wouldn't have changed my life one bit with everything I know now....the best years of my life so far
Gamecock Posted January 11, 2010 #42 Posted January 11, 2010 Ummmm....the Benfold up above is #65, so they are beyond that. Arleigh Burke class destroyer. Since his pic is messed up, here it is... http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/05016517.jpg It is like the little brother of the mighty Ticonderoga class Aegis cruiser. ARLEIGH BURKE is DDG-51, that was the first in class, they are now at DDG-113. In my time on the ship, I had to know all the classifications and could just about tell you the name by the number on the hull. Ben
jvbailey3 Posted January 11, 2010 #43 Posted January 11, 2010 Wasn't in the Navy. I was in the Air Force, but we worked with a number of different ships to provide assistance. Here is a picture of our Flr-9 that allowed us to provide occasional assistance. http://www.secret-bases.co.uk/IMG/chicksands-CDAA.jpg If you know what it is - wohoo. If not, it is just a big antenna and we can leave it at that.
Squidley Posted January 11, 2010 #44 Posted January 11, 2010 But are you sure that wasnt the Elmer Fudd..:rotfl:..Silly Wabbit......................... We did call her the Elmer Fudd, I have to dig out some of those old 35mm photos, you know, the old fashion ones
BoomerCPO Posted January 11, 2010 #45 Posted January 11, 2010 At least you made the effort. Lot more than a lot would do. THANKS for trying!! When I took my physical they said " Inhale. Now exhale" You Pass!!! Little different in 67. At mah Physical I got yelled at when the Medical Officer said "Cough".....and I said "Hell no jest keep massaging those bad boys".......... Boomer.....who's always getting yelled at fer something.
WHiP Posted January 12, 2010 #46 Posted January 12, 2010 Homeport Subic Bay Philippines. The only US Navy ship to shoot down a MiG with a Standard missile.
mraf Posted January 12, 2010 #47 Posted January 12, 2010 Homeport Subic Bay Philippines. The only US Navy ship to shoot down a MiG with a Standard missile. Who plotted that shot? Daniel Boone?
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