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Thursday October 22, 2026 - 03:22 PM
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Name: Earl Chapman |
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Rank/Rate: DMSN |
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Division/Squadron: OZ/OP |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-87 |
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Location: Columbus OH USA |
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Comments: fond Memories still wear the hat |
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Monday October 19, 2026 - 11:33 AM
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Name: leslie katschor |
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Rank/Rate: Btfn |
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Division/Squadron: B-2.. 2- baker boiler room |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-81 |
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Location: BAILEY MI United States |
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Comments: Lot of good times when I was young |
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Saturday October 17, 2026 - 04:05 PM
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Name: Richard Achen |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E/V2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1981 |
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Location: Bakersfield CA USA |
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Comments: Served in Aviation and Ordinance shop as ship LPO and catapult electrician |
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Sunday September 27, 2026 - 01:49 PM
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Name: Howard Beck |
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Rank/Rate: Electrician 3rd class |
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Division/Squadron: E division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971 to 1975 |
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Location: Bradner Ohio US |
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Comments: I would love to hear from any of my shipmates. |
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Friday September 25, 2026 - 07:34 AM
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Name: Jim Richmond |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Comments: Shipmates — Jim Richmond here (aboard '68–'69, edited the Seabreeze). I've written a 20-page illustrated monograph about our deployment, "The Anonymous Letter: A Navy captain's leadership in a time of turmoil" — the story of the anonymous letter questioning the Bremerton shipyard move, Captain Ferris's response, and daily life aboard the ship, with photographs by Thomas Sherry. If you'd like a copy, email me at jmadisonrichmond@gmail.com and I'll send you the large-type PDF. |
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Friday September 25, 2026 - 07:25 AM
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Name: Jim Richmond |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Comments: Shipmates — Jim Richmond here. I was aboard Coral Sea for the '68–'69 cruise and edited the daily Seabreeze. I'm trying to track down a Seabreeze issue from winter '68 or spring '69 that ran a photo of me with actor Michael Caine — taken when a group of us were extras in "Too Late the Hero" during our Subic Bay stop, all in filthy WWII British Army uniforms. If anyone held onto issues from that stretch, or knows where a set might be, I'd be grateful to hear from you. |
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Wednesday September 23, 2026 - 11:22 PM
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Name: John Carlin |
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Rank/Rate: CTO2 |
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Division/Squadron: Os |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1984 |
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Location: San Antonio TX US |
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Comments: Coral Sea was my first duty station. Probably best tour in my 29 yearsm |
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Tuesday September 22, 2026 - 11:03 AM
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Name: Mike Perry |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-76 |
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Location: Festus MO United States |
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Comments: Still alive... Bearly. Miss the old days, think I should stayed in! |
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Tuesday September 22, 2026 - 10:58 AM
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Name: Billy Duncan |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd div deck dept |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 |
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Location: Poplar Bluff MO United States |
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Comments: World Cruise 83' |
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Thursday September 10, 2026 - 02:13 PM
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Name: Micheal Nutt |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4charlie fire room, 2Baker fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1982 |
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Location: El Cajon Ca Usa |
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Comments: Had the time of my life, wishing I could find some of the friends from back then |
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Thursday September 10, 2026 - 02:12 PM
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Name: Micheal Nutt |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4charlie fire room, 2Baker fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1982 |
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Location: El Cajon Ca Usa |
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Comments: Had the time of my life, wishing I could find some of the friends from back then |
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Thursday September 10, 2026 - 02:12 PM
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Name: Micheal Nutt |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4charlie fire room, 2Baker fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1982 |
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Location: El Cajon Ca Usa |
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Comments: Had the time of my life, wishing I could find some of the friends from back then |
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Friday August 14, 2026 - 10:12 AM
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Name: BELL B C |
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Rank/Rate: PN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-63 |
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Location: CLINTON WI ROCK |
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Comments: ALL THE BEST TO ALL CORAL SEA FRIENDS.....ALIVE AND WELL AT 85 YRS |
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Thursday August 13, 2026 - 03:58 PM
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Name: Edward J. Pekot |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ADJ 2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Nov. 1971 to May 1972 |
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Location: Nanticoke Pa. USA |
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Comments: With VF-51 check crew at Cubi Point at Subic Bay..... |
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Monday August 03, 2026 - 02:49 PM
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Name: Ed Simon |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967=1968 |
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Location: Auburn AL United States |
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Comments: I am looking for information about SA Ron Skeens, G Division. I believe he was injured in the Zuni Incident October 25,1967. |
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Sunday August 02, 2026 - 05:41 PM
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Name: Daryl Dillon |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: Columbus Ohio United States |
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Comments: 2 Able Fireroom |
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Friday July 31, 2026 - 11:30 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: Attention Shipmates who are going to the 2026 reunion, the correct telephone number for the hotel is 615-889-9090. Mention event number RY87M8. If you have any questions please contact me at 859-250-3727 or at my email address: jrsr3843@fuse.net. Tnx. |
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Tuesday July 28, 2026 - 03:48 PM
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Name: :) |
No Email Address
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Comments: <b>:)</b> |
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Monday July 20, 2026 - 02:37 PM
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Name: Dennis Dohrman |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76 79 |
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Location: Columbia Il |
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Comments: 77 West pac |
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Tuesday July 07, 2026 - 12:05 PM
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Name: James "Jim" Blocker |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Gunnery Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Dermott Arkansas US |
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Comments: I was in Gunnery Division aboard the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 1961-1963 and was involved in accident where a bomb rolled off rack and pinned my shipmate. I somehow lifted the bomb off of him. A bomb also rolled off and hit me in the head knocking me out temporarily. Sure would like to check on my ol' shipmate. |
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Sunday July 05, 2026 - 10:49 AM
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Name: George L. Bernhardt Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1966 |
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Location: Milton FL United States |
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Comments: Never have forgotten fond memories of friends while in port at Subic Bay. Being part oc the Viet Nam war changed my life. |
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Friday July 03, 2026 - 07:18 AM
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Name: David Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Sioux Falls Soluth Dakota USA |
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Comments: I wish all my shipmates a very happy 250th US Birthday. We are truly the greatest country in the WORLD. |
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Monday June 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM
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Name: Don samuels |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: E5. Bt |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77 78 79 |
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Location: Attica Indiana Usa |
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Comments: West pac from alameda. Bremerton overhaul. Good times. No regrets |
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Tuesday June 16, 2026 - 08:21 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: Sad news: Linda Johnson, wife of Shipmate Jay Johnson passed away this past Friday. 😥 |
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Saturday June 06, 2026 - 04:07 PM
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Name: Jay Wilford |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2- Cat 1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979 |
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Comments: There are times I think I should have stayed in the Navy.
But, having passed the E-5 exam, I knew sooner or later I would end up in a leadership role. Bleh. I was happy working in the R&T room. My sew on date for ABE-2 was Jan. 1980. Release from active duty was Oct. 1979🤷♀️ |
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Thursday June 04, 2026 - 12:47 PM
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Name: JIm |
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Rank/Rate: AG2 |
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Division/Squadron: OA |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
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Location: Sarasota FL United States |
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Comments: Recommission crew in 1959 Two West Pac cruises |
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Thursday May 07, 2026 - 12:19 PM
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Name: BILL BEAUCHAMP |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966 - 1969 |
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Location: Eureka CA United States |
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Comments: I WAS ABOARD 1966-1969 THREE TOURS TO THE TONKIN GULF,I HAVE NOT BEEN ON THIS SITE FOR 5 YEARS.STILL IN CONTACT WITH JOHN LUDDEN,RICK RESSE,BILL THOMPSON,GREG HANKINS AND CLARENCE NEANDER.I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM M-DIVISION. (707) 496-0763 (707) 445-2175 |
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 - 08:05 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: Attention Shipmates, for those of you who are planning to go to the reunion in Nashville this year when making your hotel reservations at the Radisson- Airport call the hotel directly at 625-889-9090 & mention USS Coral Sea reunion. Also mention the event code RY87M8. Check out the latest issue of Sea Breeze for the reunion registration form. If you've got any questions please call me at 859+250-3727 or email at jrsr3843@fuse.net. |
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Tuesday April 28, 2026 - 11:15 PM
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Name: Michael T Williams |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: VA-94 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-77 |
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Location: Greensboro NC USA |
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Comments: Carry On! |
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Thursday April 16, 2026 - 11:13 AM
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Name: Mike Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: BT/ FA |
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Division/Squadron: Engineering - Oil Shack |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Live Oak FL US |
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Comments: Worked In The Oil Shack- Had Tons Of Fun In Alameda & Over Seas P.I. - Hong Kong- Japan 👍🇺🇲🙏 |
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Thursday March 26, 2026 - 09:56 AM
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Name: Charles Lawrence |
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Rank/Rate: AMH3 |
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Division/Squadron: Fighter Squadron 151 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1968 |
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Location: Westminster MD United States |
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Comments: I am his daughter, Kim, and have been looking into his military career because we were not allowed to talk about it when he was alive. I am hoping to connect with anyone who may have known him. I only have his DD-214 and found pictures of him serving on the USS Coral Sea - 43. He served in Vietnam. Enlisted in 9/62 and was sent to Treasure Island 9/14/66 and released from service on 9/16/68. God bless everyone and thank you soooo much for your service. <3 |
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Tuesday March 24, 2026 - 07:07 PM
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Name: Gary McDonald |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: CO’s Mess/S-5/Carrier Group Two |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1987 |
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Location: Fayetteville NC US |
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Comments: Was onboard when we hit the Ecuadorian tanker. What a night. |
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Tuesday March 24, 2026 - 05:10 PM
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Name: Mick Yelvington |
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Rank/Rate: E6/AMS1 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 and IM2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-84 |
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Location: Parker Co USA |
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Comments: Just checking in! |
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Sunday March 15, 2026 - 06:28 PM
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Name: Charles Proesel |
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Rank/Rate: Lt |
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Division/Squadron: D |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
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Location: PALMVIEW Texas United States |
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Comments: Any dental officers or dental techs? Possibly trade stories or remember shipmates. |
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Saturday March 14, 2026 - 06:44 AM
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Name: Robert Coffman |
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Rank/Rate: OS2 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976 |
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Location: Phoenix Arizona United States |
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Comments: Any other "Elites of the Flight" out there? |
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Friday March 13, 2026 - 06:46 PM
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Name: Jim Rodman |
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Division/Squadron: 4th Div. Then Special Services X Div. then S-5 Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1975 |
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Location: Bon Aqua Tennessee US |
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Comments: I would like to hear from anyone I knew then or anyone onboard the same times I was there. Drop me an email. I'll answer. |
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Friday March 13, 2026 - 10:31 AM
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Name: Jeff Hopson |
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Rank/Rate: OS2 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2.5 |
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Location: Modesto CA US |
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Comments: Onboard May 1978 - August 1980 |
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Sunday February 22, 2026 - 02:02 PM
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Name: Tommy G. Lucero |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 GM |
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Division/Squadron: G division/weapons department |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3/ 1969 1972 |
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Location: San Francisco Ca Usa |
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Comments: Great sailing |
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Sunday February 22, 2026 - 01:45 PM
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Name: Tommy G. Lucero |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 gunnersmate |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 |
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Location: Las cruces nm usa |
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Comments: awesome sailing/ go navy |
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Wednesday February 18, 2026 - 01:57 AM
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Name: Fred Cavalli |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: VALLEJO ca United States |
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Comments: My first few weeks aboard I was assigned to the Air Office as a yeoman. I ended up in V-4 for my duration aboard. I got to be the mess deck yeoman for a few months and that was great when In port in Alameda, as my hometown was about an hour away. I have a treasured picture of Walker Cronkite and myself, and it was taken by the captain! (George Cassell) Some lousy experiences and many more great ones. I cherish my time on Coral Sea, a great ship for sure. |
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Wednesday February 11, 2026 - 03:15 PM
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Name: Will Gentry |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-80 |
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Location: Lancaster PA United States |
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Comments: Hope to see or from mates |
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Saturday January 31, 2026 - 04:17 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: V-4. V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 31/2. 69-72 |
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Location: Marion ILL Usa |
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Comments: Was in V-4. 69-70. Then transferred to V-2 for the 70-72 cruise |
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Saturday January 31, 2026 - 04:17 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: V-4. V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 31/2. 69-72 |
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Location: Marion ILL Usa |
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Comments: Was in V-4. 69-70. Then transferred to V-2 for the 70-72 cruise |
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Monday January 12, 2026 - 09:46 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: I just received a note indicating that Carol Doernbach passed away in 2024. She was the wife of past Association Secretary Herman who passed away in 2014. They facilitated many of the spring flings in Ft. Wayne. Godspeed to both of them 😞 |
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Tuesday January 06, 2026 - 05:31 PM
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Name: Dan Murphy |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 / ABH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Air/V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973 - 1975 |
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Location: Boise ID United States |
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Comments: Worked flight deck operations with many great shipmates. It was bittersweet when I left the Coral Sea decades ago. Lt. Kelly, Chief Joseph, ABH1 Moritz were the three honchos. |
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Sunday January 04, 2026 - 11:52 AM
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Name: Bob Davis |
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Rank/Rate: PR-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Vaq135 Det 3, Vaq130 Det 2, Air Wing 15 Maint., MDMA. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-73 |
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Location: Lafayette IN US |
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Comments: Curious if the ship was within limits for Agent Orange during the mining of Haiphong Harbor? We could see the bombing (flashes) of targets, prior to mining at 9am, just before dawn on that day; May 9th. We then went to Hong Kong for liberty and parked next to a few loaded Russian? cargo ships awaiting the mines to be removed. |
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Friday January 02, 2026 - 08:12 PM
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Name: Ben D Lerssen |
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Rank/Rate: ET1 |
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Division/Squadron: OE Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 1967 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota 57103 USA |
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Comments: Call me |
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Thursday January 01, 2026 - 12:28 PM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: Attention Shipmates: please read my article in the Dec. issue of Sea Breeze regarding Coral Sea being exposed to defoliants on January 28, 1969 when we stood off the coast of Danang. If you file a claim with the VA for exposure to defoliants and need documentation of the Ship's position during this evolution please contact me for a copy of the Officer of the deck log for this watch. Call me at 859-250-3727 or email me for a copy. Godspeed & good luck. |
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Thursday January 01, 2026 - 12:22 PM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: HAPPY New Year to y'all |
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