Name: Steve Martin

Email: bmcsret@bellsouth.net

Date: 21 Nov 2003

Comments

Ahoy Shipmates...if you have photos, stories, or ANYTHING you'd like to see on this website.. PLEASE... submit them. We want this to be one of the best websites on the net. I served on the Wabash from 1971-1975 and from 1979-1981. Ya know were my heart is. Hope to hear from some of you old sea dogs like Jack Etheridge and others.

Name: Andy

Email: hnhusker@aol.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

 

Comments

Crewmembers, Our first reunion in Dallas TX., brought back great memories that I had forgotten. It was a wonderful time that I will not soon forget. I want to Thank Dennis. He work 3 years long years to make it possible. He started someting that I hope will carry on for a life time. I look forward to seeing everyone at the 2004 reunion in Reno. We will experience some exciting times. Sincerly, Andy

Name: douglas perkins

Email: perk48@aol.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Name: David Cox

Email: dcox@onramp113.org

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Hi all, Glad you started a web site for the ship. I served onboard 84-88 First division. Had alot of good memories and a few bad ones. Sure miss some of my buddies. If anyone says "Now man the underway replinshment detail Station #9" I'll kick you ass lol Hope to hear from some old friends

Name: BOB HAFER, NCCS (RET)

Email: BOBBYINOK@AOL.COM

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

ONBOARD 1991-1994

Name: Ed Mayer

Email: edwinmayer@sbcglobal.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

2nd Division, 1975-1979

Name: John Moller

Email: JMoller@chw.edu

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

I thought it was great. Thankyou Sincerely, John Moller

Name: Clem LaMere

Email: clement.lamere@doa.state.wi.us

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Greetings from Wisconsin, The page looks great. I'll be sure to pass this along to those old shipmates that I keep in contact with so they can enjoy it too.

Name: Billy Ott 78-82

Email: trike3@verizon.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

EXCELLENT JOB!! Hope this finds all well and happy get a chance give me a E-mail

Name: Ray Sly

Email: qmcsly@comcast.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

This should be a great way for the crew of Wabash to communicate and share some sea-stories.

Name: clifton mcmillan

Email: mcdady6@aol.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Name: Robinette, Gerald

Email: grobinette@bigplanet.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Of all the various duties I pulled in the U.S. Navy I believe the my tour aboard the Wabash was by far the best. We had a good command and a great crew.

Name: Al Jojo RMCS(SW) Ret

Email: k9fij@arrl.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Rode the Wabash with the COMSERVRON 9 Staff during '72-'73 time frame as a RM1...Great Ship and Great Crew..

Name: Calvin (Jim) Borak

Email: nora2111@alltel.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Name: HMCS Clifford (Cliff) Blind, USN (Retired)

Email: cblind@oz.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

I was part of the Pre-commissioning crew at General Dynamics Corporation, Quincy, MA and had the honor of watching our ship grow (literally) day by day until they turned her over to we the crew. We set sail out of the shipyard and on the initial backing exercise, the Piolt struck a building across the waterway from the shipyard, thus we sustained our first collision which left a heafty dent to the fantail. I served aboard through the end of 1973 and retired from the Navy in September 1975.

Name: Jamie Carlson

Email: jcslowy@hotmail.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Hey great site. I remembered a few people from the pics. I was on board from 1986-1990. People will know me as jc or slowy thanks to one of the cooks who nicknamed me that when I did my mess duties. I was so laid back that that is what he(cannot remember his name) started calling me that. I got the nickname jc because they had a cj for BM2 Jones so they decided to call me jc. Again thanks for the site and great job. I did find an old pic of the ship so I will get it scanned and send it on. I also still have a pic of me when we went through Wog Day in 1990. Take care.

Name: Raymond E. Hazlett

Email: rhaz657779@aol.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Hi Yall Served on board 76-78 Piped over the side Jun 16 1978 as I retired after 20 years . Now live in so Carolina EMCS Hazlett (retired)

Name: Art Belenzo

Email: beekoolz@cox.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Well done!! Does anybody knows where Gerry Dionne is? I can be contacted via electronic mail At this address: beekoolz@cox.net 1971-1972 PLANK OWNER

Name: David Jacobs

Email: yotsmen2001@yahoo.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

great website lets hope we can get more crewmwmbers on here to chat and talk about the shipboard times......

Name: Jon Covey

Email: jcovey@nebnet.net

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

Nice to see a web location for the BASH, used to think I was the only one that ever thought about being on board. Nice to know others have good memories of being there too.

Name: Jamie Carlson

Email: cubssuk99@yahoo.com

Date: 25 Nov 2003

Comments

I saw the site and forgot what email addy I was using. If anyone wants to send me email you can use this one on this name or the one I posted under jcslowy@hotmail.com as well. Would like to hear from some of you.

Name: Jorge Rodriguez

Email: jolynbus@citlink.net

Date: 26 Nov 2003

Comments

This is by FAR the best of them all. I really enjoyed browsing through it. It brought many memories looking throught the pictures. Especially for S1 & S2. There were many faces that I instantly recognized. Even thought I was on the ship for about 7 months it was enough to leave an impression on me. After all it was a CHAPTER in my life. For those who might read this I was an SK3 when I came on board after immediately after docking in Long Beach.

Name: Billy Cunningham

Email: cunningb@adelphia.net

Date: 26 Nov 2003

Comments

I served on the pre-commisioning crew and am a plank owner. I served in A gang from '71 till I got off the ship in Subic..Jan.'73. Sure do miss all the guys I served with onboard. Especially, the guys in A Gang. What some fun times we had!!!!

Name: Steven Ambrosen

Email: ambro666@juno.com

Date: 26 Nov 2003

Comments

I was aboard the Cannon Ball from 73-76 Started in 1st div. and went to weapons as a Gunners mate. Ienjoyed the pic's and as soon as I find mine in the storga boxes I'll post. GMG1 Ambrosen (RET)

Name: Michael Hutchison

Email: lectrik1@aol.com

Date: 26 Nov 2003

Comments

I served in her from 05 Nov 1993 until decommissioning on 30 Sep 1994.

Name: Chris Bishop FC3 85-88

Email: cbishop66@sbcglobal.net

Date: 28 Nov 2003

Comments

Hello everybody! It is great to see the pictures. I will have to dig out some pictures I may have and send them in. It would be great to hear from some of my 'shipmates.'

Name: Bruce Williams,SKCM.USNR

Email: Bruce.Williams@usa.xerox.com

Date: 29 Nov 2003

Comments

looks Great! Rx JackBuddy S-1 Div 1972 thru 1976

Name: Joshua Ledoux (GMG)

Email: phoenixmaximus@yahoo.com

Date: 29 Nov 2003

Comments

I served on the Canon Ball Express(Wabash) from August of '93 to Decommisioning in September of '94. I was in WEPS division and we had a blast on RIMPAC '94!!! I miss everyone from the Bash! I would do anything to tour her again. Hope to hear from some old shipmates again, hope you all are in good health.

Name: Robert Porterfield

 

Email: rporte2@alltel.net

Date: 30 Nov 2003

Comments

I was in M Division from 1973 til 1976. It has been nearly 30 years and the guys in the reunion photos have changed a lot, their names to help with the faces might help.

Name: French Harvey

 

Email: fbharvey@pinevilledsl.net

 

Date: 01 Dec 2003

Comments

Shipmates: I was OPS OFF during 75-77. Would like to hear from anyone during those cruises. Does anyone know if Capt Ashurst is still around? He lived in Huntington Beach, CA. French Harvey, CDR/USNRET Pineville, NC

Name: French Harvey

Email: fbharvey@pinevilledsl.net

Date: 01 Dec 2003

Comments

Shipmates: I was OPS OFF during 75-77. Would like to hear from anyone during those cruises. Does anyone know if Capt Ashurst is still around? He lived in Huntington Beach, CA. French Harvey, CDR/USNRET Pineville, NC

Name: BMCS Don Gore

Email: donald1475@msn.com

Date: 18 Dec 2003

Comments

I served on the Wabash from Commissioning until the second quarter 1974; I was in First Division. I then transferred to the Navy Reserves. I am still in the Reserve program as a Boatswain's Mater Senior Chief. I hope some of you out there remember me; if so please send me an e-mail. BMCS Don Gore

Name: Bud Biery

Email: budbiery@cox.net

Date: 25 Dec 2003

Comments

Great job guys. Served on Wabash 11/76 to 8/80. b-div.Have had contact with a couple shipmates from info. off this site. Thanks again.

Name: Desiree De La Mater

Email: delamd@sage.edu

Date: 05 Jan 2004

Comments

Looking for friend, Ron "street" King, served, I think 89-92. If anyone has heard, seen or talked to him recently, please email me. I really would like to connect with him again. I was onboard the Prairie in Long Beach, Ca. 89-92 and I think Ron may still be in California. Thanks...dez

Name:  Chris Karamol

Email:  cj.karamol@sbcglobal.net

Date:16 Feb 2004

Comments

I was there for first reunion, had a great time. Can't wait for more get together's. (86-89).

Name: Rob Mackinaw

Email: MACKINAW1@prodigy.net

Date: 22 Feb 2004

Comments

I would like to hear from any plank owner crew members. And a list of any that you have heard from.

Name: Hood Hampton

Email: hhampton3@mac.com 

Date: 24 Feb 2004

Comments

I was Nav from precom to 9/73. Planning to make Reno in May and will try and bring some the many pictures I took way back then. Greetings to the best crew I ever served with!

Name: terry talbert

Email: tjtalbertsr2002@yahoo.com

Date: 26 Feb 2004

Comments

if any plank owners remember who i am and want to talk here is my e-mail address

Name: MR3 LUTSEY

Email: MAANDPALUTSEY @AOL..COM

Date: 17 Mar 2004

Comments

ENJOYED THE WEB SIGHT HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE CREW MR3 LEN LUTSEY

Name: Benny L. Cortes

Email: blcortes@galaxynet.com

Date: 22 Mar 2004

Comments

I reported to the WABASH Pre-Com Detail on 1 April 1971 as a SK1. I served onboard until I transferred on 31 January 1975. I enjoyed working with a great many guys who helped to make the WABASH a great ship. Benny L. Cortes, SKCS, USN Retired

Name: Craig Johnson

Email: Craig@amkada.com

Date: 22 Mar 2004

Comments

I served on the Wabash from 73 to 76 first as log room yomen then I went to the winch shop first it was called HELC then R.A.S.E. I never served with a better bunch of guy. I wish there was a link to help find everyone.

Name: Brian Bringham

Email: Duskarea37@cs.com

Date: 23 Mar 2004

Comments

Served aboard the Wabash from September 1984 to January 1988. GMGSA to GMG2 while aboard. Donated many books to ships library upon leaving the ship. I remember many crewmembers fondly including GMGC Robert F. Gay, and BMC Swoboda, and also Captain Danny Powers. Do any of you guys remember the time the foremast broke loose? I do. Brian Bringham

Name: Bryan Gorman

Email: boobiehead1@hotmail.com

Date: 27 Apr 2004

Comments

Great site. I served in first division from 1987-1991. I was truely bummed when I found out the Bash was being decomissioned, Its like finding out a house you grew up in is being torn down. It doesnt matter if you loved it or hated it That fact is a big part of my (our) life was spent there. Great memories. I still keep in touch with a few people Oostra, Teddy Cowing, Rick jones. I would like to find a few more of you. Does any one know what happened to Tim Terry? I live in the Chicago suburbs, If any one would like to email me I would love to hear from ya. boobiehead1@hotmail.com I keep finding out about these reunions to late. Ill be at the next one. BM3 Bryan Gorman

Name: Calvin Hubbard

Email: arce_1998@epix.net

Date: 16 May 2004

Comments

This is great.

Name: Doouglas McCardle

Email: suenomotel@aol.com

Date: 28 May 2004

Comments

Served as Admin Officer and CIC Officer (1988-1990). I still keep in touch with ENS Langel, ENS Santos and ENS Dash. Qualified as OOD U/W and SWO onboard the Wabash. I am living in San Antonio TX. I am in the Naval Reserves LCDR.

Name: Matt Mutter

Email: mmutter@glasgow-ky.com

Date: 28 May 2004

Comments

I was a GMG in WEPS Div. from '89-92. I have several photos I will email to you soon.

Name: John McLarty

Email: jmmclarty

Date: 29 May 2004

Comments

Name: John McLarty

Email: jmmclarty@comcast.net

Date: 29 May 2004

Comments

served on the cannonball 84

Name: Lee Schneeberger

Email: rudy.schneeberger@navy.mil

Date: 09 Jun 2004

 

Comments

I served on Wabash from late 72' to early 75' in X Div. Can never forget the long, long, long hours doing non-stop unreps off the Vietnam coast or the even longer hours between curfew and dawn in Olongapo. Would like to get in touch with Tom Foreman (H Div) or Harry Moore (X Div) if anyone knows how to reach them. Also, I hope to post some pictures in the near future.

Name: Rich Gralto

Email: rgralto@vodavi.com

Date: 09 Jun 2004

 

Comments

Served 85-88. Some good memories of 2 West Pacs!! Worked/Slept in IC Shop.

Name: MGBADA MUGU

Email: MUGU@MUGU.COM

Date: 30 Jun 2004

 

Comments

GREAT, TO SEE OLD FRIENDS IN TEXAS. WOWOOOOOOO, WHAT OF ERIC, I WOULD BE EXPECTING YOU. MUGU.

Name: Barry Beverly

Email: bbeve36589@aol.com

Date: 02 Jul 2004

 

Comments

My father found a zippo lighter looking for arrowheads in the Leon River near Gatesville Tx. I cleaned it up and found it to be from someone on your ship, I will send it back to zippo to get it fixed. I just wondered if you could find out who it belonged to and I will get it back to them. Thanks

Name:Ricardo Alayza

 

Email:

Date: 10 Jul 2004

 

Comments

Name: Roland O. Reyes

 

Email: rolandordreyes@netscape.net

 

Date: 18 Aug 2004

 

Comments

Onboard 1988 - 1991 Great site. I would like to thank all who mentoring me during my time at Cannonball Express. Before I started to supply, I was in First Division and thank for all your support and great advice.

Name:Gary Clark

 

Email: scout8004by@netzero.net

 

Date: 16 Oct 2004

 

Comments

Plank owner, rounded the horn, Saw P.I. for first time, Tialand. Left in 1973 for a Tin Can out of japan. Lots of GREAT memories.

Name: Ed Gillen

 

Email: edgillen@astound.net

 

Date: 10 Jan 2005

Comments

E Division 77-82!! Served during the Ayatollahs Xmas Cruise of 79.

Name: Calvin Hubbard

 

Email: arce_1998@epix.net

 

Date: 11 Feb 2005

 

Comments

I want to thank those that have started and maintained this site which is a link to an unforgetable past rejouvenated only as much as those who want to share.

Name: Charles Haussman

 

Email: haussman@cableone.net

 

Date: 19 Feb 2005

 

Comments

Enjoyed reading the comments! I served 11/85 through 12/87 in OW Division. I often reflect back to those unique days as a crewmember of the Bash in the final years of the Cold War. The Wabash was a hard working ship.

Name: Ray Rumrill III

 

Email: rumrillfam@msn.com

 

Date: 21 Feb 2005

 

Comments

I served on her as a DK3 from 78-80. Great ship and we really worked her during the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 79 where we had to keep the task force stocked up. I'll never forget the great times we had. Laying in the sun on her decks. Jogging on the lower deck and attending the barbeques/parties. I learned a lot on that ship. It was like a parent to me. I learned about accounting and computers. The BASH and her crew did a great job rescuing the Vietanese refugees and I know these people were very grateful to us and the ship. It was a great experience that will live with me the rest of my life. For the friends I remember and stay in contact with: SKSN Bruce Moser still lives in San Francisco today and he is doing well. ET3 Rick Hattabaugh lives somewhere in Southern California, but he has chosen to go his own way. SK3 Ken Bowlds lives near Portland, OR and has a wonderful family. If anyone knows the whereabouts for LT. Labonty, I would enjoy saying hi. Later... DK3 Rumrill.

Name: CARLOS ROBLES

 

Email: SPIDERMAN231@VERIZON.NET

 

Date: 21 Feb 2005

 

Comments

It was great seeing the pictures of the guys from First Div. I served from 1982 to 1886,hope to here from some of you soon.

Name: JAMES RED CLOUD

 

Email: BT3REDMAN@YAHOO.COM

 

Date: 26 Feb 2005

Comments

THIS IS A GOOD SITE. SERVED 79-82 "B" DIV. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT W/SEVERAL "BT'S" OVER THE YEARS.

Name: John MacKay

Email: jmackay99@att.net

Date: 01 Mar 2005

Comments

Hello All, I was a QM in the Navigation department from 74 to 78. I made some artwork for the cruise book for the 79 cruise and I gave the ship some artwork for the chief's quarters and officer's wardroom when I was aboard for the Tiger cruise in 1980. I'd be interested in learning from some of the later crew members how long the artwork hung around. The picture in the chief's area was a watercolor of the ship sailing into the sunset. The one for the officers was a black and white picture of the ship making a rescue of some of the Vietnamese boat people. I'm also interested in making a list of all of the collisions that the ship had with other ships and large immovable objects. Right now I'm up to five. I found this website by seeing an announcement for the re-union in a recent issue of the magazine Sea Classics.

Name: PETER THOMAS

Email: pjian@netzero.com

Date: 27 Mar 2005

Comments

AHOY- CREWMEMBER ON BOARD FROM 71-72,ORIGINIAL PLANK OWNER. BROUGHT HER AROUND TO LONG BEACH,SERVED W/1ST DIV. WITH SOME GREAT GUYS,THINK I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER OR 1ST CLASS BOATS (TRIPLET) ALWAYS TELLING US BE PROUD OF HER FOR SHE'LL BRING MANY MEMORIES.I BELIEVE I WAS HER FIRST CASAULTY OVER THE SIDE THAT DAY WHEN THE LINES GAVE WAY I NEW I'D NEVER COME BACK BUT MEMORIES WOULD ALWAYS STAY.

Name: Ed Mayer

Email: edwinmayer@sbcglobal.net

Date: 31 Mar 2005

Comments

On this day March 31, 1880 Wabash Ind. became the first town in the world to be illuminated by electrical lighting!

Name: Gary Schmerfeld

Email: gsmurrf@yahoo.com

Date: 23 Apr 2005

Comments

This is gonna be great to try and find some old shipmates Second Division 74-77

Name: Tim Mannix

Email: tim91764@yahoo.com

Date: 24 Apr 2005

Comments

I hated this ship and the navy with a passion, but I met some fine people here also. Served as a gunner from 84-88. AKA "Hoss" "Mongo". My 5 boys just call me dad.

Name: scott coston

Email: wkerr4@neo.rr.com

Date: 25 Apr 2005

 

Comments

was on it from 90 to 91 What happens on west pak stays on west pack. would like to find some old friends. Todd stevens or dan koch give me a shout if you know their whereabouts.

Name: Ken Morris 88-92 mm3

Email: k2morris@aol.com

Date: 30 Apr 2005

Comments

Hello shipmates, feel free to e-mail me I would enjoy hearing from any of you.

Name: BOB BARE

Email: bob.bare@fire.ca.gov

Date: 30 Apr 2005

Comments

I AM A PLANK OWNER AND BOUGHT HER FROM MASS TO LONG BEACH AND DISCHARGED IN JUNE OF 72.

Name: Calvin Leavell

Email: cleavell@fccj.edu

Date: 10 May 2005

Comments

Onboard WABASH 81-84. Great WESTPACs. Worked in Admin as Legal YN. Xfer as YN2 Captain Paul Ilg/Captain Philip Wood were COs Retired Apr 02 as YNCS in Jacksonville, FL

Name: Steve Martin

Email: bmcsret@bellsouth.net

Date: 27 May 2005

Comments

Good to see so many former shipmates in our guest book. Some of you I remember, others I don't. Second thing to go????

Name: David Jacobs

Email: d_jacobs@comcast.net

Date: 01 Jun 2005

Comments

I was in Eng 74-77 are there any pics of that crew I would love to see somne of the guys. Also please add me to your roster.

Name: Scott Nebeker

Email: snebeker@ffres.com

Date: 07 Jun 2005

Comments

I was an SK on the Wabash from 1991 to Decomm.

Name: Bill Snead

Email: vsnead@fuse.net

Date: 18 Jul 2005

Comments

Weapons division 83-86.

Name: Frank Brown

Email: fandebrown@earthlink.net

Date: 20 Jul 2005

Comments

We cross the Wabash every time we go to work on the icebreaker Glacier in Suison Bay. She is not in very good shape! We have some pictures if anyone is interested. An old Salt

Name: Walt Wade QMCS(SW) RET

Email: wcubed2002@yahoo.com

Date: 21 Jul 2005

Comments

Hey was a QM2 way back then in 75/76. Seems I always got stuck plaing that dang song! Hope you all have fond memories of those (good ole days).

Name: Charles Nierling SMCM(SW) Ret

Email: whitebwolf@cox.net

Date: 04 Aug 2005

Comments

Great site. Was Command Career Counselor from 73 to 78. Looking forward to the next reunion.

Name: Tom Barnard

Email: aquillab@hotmail.com

Date:18 Oct 2005

Comments

hey frank brown, i would love to see pictures of her now. can you put them on this site for all of us to see?

Name: Jim Neiderheide

Email: jim51453@yahoo.com

Date: 30 Nov 2005

Comments

I served on the Wabash from early 1972 to late 1973 during her stay at Long Beach and her first WestPac tour at the end of Vietnam. Is anybody (especially weapons division) out there still from this time period?

Name: Sam Sutton BTCM (SW) Ret.

Email: ssutt@ameriwave.net

Date: 15 Dec 2005

Comments

Hello everyone, I was onboard the Cannonball Express from July 1976 - July 1979. I think the site is excellent and a good way to keep up with old shipmates. If you know the where abouts of anyone contact them and tell them to meet us in Branson. See yall there

Name: TC

Email: thc4@comcast.net

Date: 30 Dec 2005

Comments

I just came across your site. I think it was back in '77. My recruiter got me on board for an overnight shake down cruise to get a taste of navy life. We left Oakland and sailed west under the gate, 200 miles out and then back. I was teamed up with one of the "deck apes"; little short guy with a naked lady tatoo on his back. I remember the chow was good. I remember the UA smokes on deck and getting to sea sick to smoke the joint I brought on board. I never joined up after that. Went to Rhodesia instead . . . mistake. Thanks for some fond memories. Cheers!

Name: Travis McEntyre

Email: fharvestoutreach@bellsouth.net

Date: 04 Jan 2006

Comments

I served on the wabash 1986-1989 in the weps division with Dallas and the gang I'm GMG3 McEntyre. Hey can any of you guys tell me where Dallas and Smooth are located. What about Gaylon wade or Fred williams the QM3. IF you were a Freak master drop me a e-mail and let me know how you are living.

Name: Travis McEntyre

Email: fharvestoutreach@bellsouth.net

Date: 04 Jan 2006

Comments

I served on the wabash 1986-1989 in the weps division with Dallas and the gang, I'm GMG3 McEntyre. Hey can any of you guys tell me where Dallas and Smooth are located? What about Gaylon wade or Fred williams the QM3? IF you were a Freak master drop me a e-mail and let me know how you are living.

Name: mm3 Pettit

Email: pettit@connecttime.net

Date: 6 Jan 2006

Comments

Hello!How is everyone?email me.I have'nt spoke with anyone lately.Tony Campbell was the last.Need to make some phone calls.Does anybody know the whereabouts of Steve Massey? Take care swabbies!

Name: Onyeolu Eze

Email: MAGA@AOL.COM

Date: 17 Jan 2006

Comments

NICE LOOKING SITE ONYEZE

Name: Billy Ott 78-82

Email: trike3@verizon.net

Date:29 Jan 2006

Comments

GREAT SITE HELLO TO ALL MY E-MAIL IS NOW trike3@verizon.net

Name: Mike Maynard

Email: bigbookmike@mchsi.com

Date: 30 Jan 2006

Comments

Wanting to hear from shipmates who served onboard from 1983-1986. Mike Maynard (Nard) Machinist Mate A-Division

Name: Kevin Lamar BM2 78-82

Email: Lamartrio@sbcglobal.net

Date: 06 Feb 2006

Comments

Those were some good days. I've often been asked if I would do it again. My answer is always the same, Hell yes! Great friends and good times. Thanks for the site.

Name: KLE MIKE MAGAS

Email: MAGAS@YAHOO.FR

Date: 10 Feb 2006

Comments

PLS STAY OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Name: MM2 Greg O'Shea

Email: oshea.greg@gmail.com

Date: 22 Feb 2006

Comments

Hey there, squids. I was in this thing from 1985 through 1989. Nearly five years and got to work in the hole most of it, with short stints in RAS and Liquid Cargo. Aloha!

Name: Raymond (scroggin) Coggins

Email: lite_fighter@sbcglobal.net

Date: 28 Feb 2006

Comments

served on the Bash from 75 to 80 miss the ole A Gang guys. Anyone know what happened to Wieny dog and Robby. 10 yrs after i got out i joined US Army Spec Forces and am just now retireing after 3 yrs in Iraq. Got a little banged up but still get around. talk to you all soon Scroggin Coggins

Name: roger gruben

Email: roger_southbay@hotmail.com

Date: 15 Mar 2006

Comments

greetings to all wabash cannonballers, I reported aboard in alameda (todd shipyard) in 1977 as DCA and later served as MPA during OPPE and westpac. I transferred to the fleet reserve in 1985 as EMCM/LT since then I have continued running small companies in support of the US NAVY in SAN DIEGO. would like to hear from all old shipmates FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS ALWAYS, ROG

Name: anon

Email:

Date: 22 Mar 2006

Comments

Kevin Cosgriff was on the commisioning crew. He's now a Vice Admiral.

Name: Chuck Fuller

Email: balcanthez@earthlink.net

Date:24 Mar 2006

Comments

Awesome to see all the old pics of what now is undoubtedly razor blades. Served as an OS from Dec 1982-1986, left as an OS2. My retirement is 21 Apr 06. Let me know if there are some who still remember this grey haired foagie.

Name: SK3 PYLE

Email: mpyle@redwingchev

Date: 12 Apr 2006

Comments

served on the bash from 76 to 80 had a great time hung out with j ewing and t hogeback b moser and anyone else that liked to party played softball for the ship during those times. anyone remembering please respond

Name: Robert Mackinaw

Email: rosemack75@yahoo.com

Date: 04 May 2006

Comments

Rob's new email address is rosemack75@yahoo.com

Name: mgbada

Email: maga@gmail.com

Date:  05 May 2006

Comments

i love this site so much keep it up

Name: Rick Jones

Email: beestring2002@yahoo.com

Date: 11 May 2006

Comments

Served from 3/88-10/91 as an SH. This is a great and important site, such memories. Lots of "ghosts" from the past, saw many names I remember but especially "JC", the "G" man, Mike Hill, Chris Karamol, many others that i can't think of right now. Man I hated it when I was in but can look back fondly. Actually still live in Long Beach. Would enjoy hearing from any and all that may remember me.

Name: John

Email: john.woods@dover.af.mil

Date: 28 May 2006

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I was on a C-141 crew. Between 87-89, we supplied the ship with mail and supplies in fujara UAE. We landed and a helicopter farried the supplies and us to the ship were we recived a tour and a great lunch. We then did a fly over after departure. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of our escapades. Thanks John Woods

Name: Eddie F. McDaniel

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Date: 02 Aug 2006

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Servered onboard from June 87 - May 91 as a YN3 in X Division. Does anyone know where MS3 Rauls is?

Name: COSTON SCOTT

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Date: 02 Aug 2006

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SERVED IN 2ND DIVISION BM 1989 TO 1991

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Michael Gangloff

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04 Sep 2006

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What a great ship, i was on her back in Sept 86 for a short time

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Roger A. Oesch

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Roger A. Oesch

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06 Sep 2006

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Hello, I served in M-Div. from 82-84. Alot of good memeroies, with all of my friends. Fly you out their?

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07 Sep 2006

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Lots of fond memories 1974-1979. Any contact with electronics crew appreciated!

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OS3 Bickle

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08 Sep 2006

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Joined the Wabash in 1973 while she was docked in Sadahip Thailand. Stayed on board until early 1975 when my fine Lt. decided I should be shipped off to a tin can to do my third westpac in 3 years. Learned real quick just how good I had it on the Wabash. I'm going to dig up some pics and post them. Hope you OS's from that era are still around

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Brett Swindle

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Served onboard from Feb 85 to March 87...had ALOT of fun during Westpac 86; hell I had fun just being on the ship! Started and ended my military career in San Diego...and I'm still here. Would love to hear from old friends like Danny Romero, Kevin Dye, Glenn Weldon.

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Casey Smith

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17 Sep 2006

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ahoy, I served aboard the cannonball from 1983-1986 in R-1 div. HT1 lealand brown was my first lpo and last i ever heard of him, he was master chief of the command for comnavsufpac in the early 1990's, does anyone remember him or know where he might be?

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Art Washburn

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17 Sep 2006

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Hey Shipmates, Served with you fine folks from Feb 83 to Feb 88. Spent most of my time in Liquid Cargo. Lots of good times.

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Brian Gusko

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07 Oct 2006

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I damn near shitted myself when I found this website. I figured I would do a search for the hell of it and didn't expect anything. Boy was I shocked. I served on board from 1987 to 1990 as a Boiler Technician. I never worked so many hours in my life then in that boiler room. There are alot of good memories as well. Hope to hear from anyone who remembers me.

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Samuel White

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08 Oct 2006

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Greetings to fellow shipmates. I was stationed on the WABASH from 1972 to 1976 as an electricians mate. This is a terrific website. I see many familiar names and faces. I welcome any Wabashmen to e-mail me. Almost four years, very well spent, many lessons learned, and LOTS of fun. best regards. Sam White

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Rick Bocanegra

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Hey Bogie here. 1984-1988. Awsome site. Lots of good memories. I met at least everyone who got in trouble...I was the LN on board, admin dept with Mike Arguelles, Don Deardorff, ...

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Keith Boyce

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27 Nov 2006

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I served from 1983- 1986 Stared out in 2nd div ended up in the PN office. Does anyone know where to fing Tony Renteria?

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Jerry Chiles

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02 Dec 2006

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I was onboard the USS Wabash (AOR-5) from January 1976 through February 1983. I remember some of the people that are listed in the layout. Brought back some memories going through this website.

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Dennis Johnson

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Johnny Salter

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13 Dec 2006

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Rode the Cannonball with Comservron 9 staff, when she was Flagship for CTG 73.5, as a Staff Radioman, in 1972-1973. Captain Bromley was Commodore. I remember that his and the Wabash CO's favorite pastime was shooting at flying fish, with M16's, from the bridgewings. We transferred to the USS Mars after the 'Bash finished her Westpac tour. The old Cannonball was a great ship with a bunch of Class "A" hackers for a crew. Seems like only yesterday that we were riding those buses from Sattahip to Bangkok and getting trashed on the gallon-sized bottles of Singh Hai beer that the driver sold for about $.50 a bottle. Those were times that I wouldn't trade for anything.

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Harald Moore

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I joined the precommissioning crew in the fall of 1971 in Boston. Still have my plank owner plank hanging on the wall of my den. Served from 1971 - 1975 aboard the Cannonball. Had some great times going around the horn and on several WESTPACS with a great bunch of shipmates. Served as Lt. Galvin's yeoman in OPS Dept. until making YN3 and moving to Admin below deck. Would like to hear from any of the old gang. Great site!

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WILLIAM (WILDBILL)

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28 Dec 2006

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stationed on the wabash 87 to 89 had a good time traveling the world being out at sea, hanging out in the shipmates and parting, any one that may remember wildbill, i would like to make one those reunion's one of these days. everyone peace out rm3 cullum.

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Liz Ellingwood

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25 Jan 2007

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Looking for anyone who served with Francis Soley. He was an engineering officer Nov 1976-Nov 1978. He died in 1997, and I'm looking for stories and/or photos so I can teach his granddaughter about him. My email is faboomoxie@verizon.net. Please help me. thank you.

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MORENO,MARTIN

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26 Jan 2007

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LOOKING FOR FORMER SHIPMATES 1986-1989 R-DIV. 0R M-DIV. FROM DC2 MORENO.HOPE TO HERE FROM SOMEONE SOON. STILL IN TEXAS.

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Steven Martin

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28 Feb 2007

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Caje Foley is looking for anyone during the Commissioning days who knew her/his father Jerry Foley. He was assigned to M Division. Email address is goodwithwords08@aol.com Thanks..Steve Martin

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Caje Foley

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01 Mar 2007

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Hi my name is Caje Foley. My dad served on the U.S.S. Wabash when it was commissioned. He was in the M division in the engineer department. If you served with him and remember him please email me. His name is Jerry Foley.

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Butch Davis

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04 Mar 2007

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Just thinking back to what turned out to be the best/proudest years of my life aboard our old Grey Lady. Damm I miss the sea! Bet you do too. I have pics of her to submit to your website including some pics after her decomissioning. They are pertty sad but need to be seen.

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Robert Patierno

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10 Mar 2007

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How are you doing? aka Baby Boats

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Robert Patierno

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10 Mar 2007

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Hi how are you all doing. Served 77-81 aka Baby Boats

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Asaba Owerri

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17 Mar 2007

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i love this page it looks really nie and good and i will come back again. keep it up.

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Harold Winters

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08 Apr 2007

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"Hey boats" how is everyone been.It was nice hearing the cannonball tune after all these years.

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MGBADA

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08 May 2007

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I LOVE THIS SITE STAY OFF.

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Stanley J. Hebda

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10 May 2007

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Great page. I was the DCA from 1981-83. Great to hear that then HT1/HTC Brown made Master Chief.

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Ricky Sommers

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15 May 2007

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The older I get the fonder the memories. How many remember waking up in Olongapo to the "jar-heads" calling everyone back to their "boats" because President Carter has sent us to the "IO"? Remember getting off and drinking warm Miller beer in front of the four lane bowling alley on Diego Garcia? The brawl in the EM Club? Man how things have changed! For some reason, the Good Lord allowed us to go through that stuff. Yeah, God found me, slapped me around alot and somehow let me be one of His children. On the boat from '79 to '82. Drop me an email, guys. I live in Oakley,CA.

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Randy Wing

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30 Oct 2007

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I was a midshipman 3/c on board USS Wabash for 6 weeks in midsummer of 1980. I studied the shipboard systems for the duration of that time - I really enjoyed the combat information center.

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Jackie Rosier,Jr.

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09 Nov 2007

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SERVED ON THE WABASH FROM NOV. 1993 TO DECOM. HAD SOME GOOD TIMES, I WAS A FIREMAN IN R DIVISION WORKING IN THE WELDING SHOP. LOOKING FOR SANDY FIELDS,LOST CONTACT WITH HIM ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM? VERY GOOD SITE!

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Ray Coggins

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19 Nov 2007

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Hey I found my Wabash lighter, patch, and cruise book

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Kevin McKee

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25 Nov 2007

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Hello WABASH Only had a little time with you but it was definately good.

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MM3 Donald Fritzinger

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07 Dec 2007

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served on the USS Wabash 1987 to 1991

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Dave Berry

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09 Dec 2007

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I just wanted to let you shipmates know that one of your shipmates, John C. Berry, passed away due to a heart attack on Dec 2, 2007. He served aboard the Wabash from approximately 1975 until discharge form the Navy in 1978.

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Jeff Conklin

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16 Dec 2007

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Did Westpac-'83/84 A-Gang undre First Class Petty Officer Rocky Bates

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Frank Casarez (1971 / 1974)

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17 Dec 2007

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Hi shipmates. I reported to the ships nucleus crew office at NAS So, Weymouth in the summer of 1971, stood plane guard watches and other duties while attached to Admin. Reported to Gen Dynamics to carry out ships systems inspections in the Mdivision spaces. On board; ship delivery to USN at NavStation Charlwestown, FTG Guantanamo, So America cruise, 2 WestPac cruises, Detached Sept04 upon arrival from my last WestPac. Retired USNR Dec2003 from SubGru7 Frank Casarez USNR-R

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david causey

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18 Dec 2007

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howdy shipmates!!!

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Alice Nusbaum-Cruz

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19 Dec 2007

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I just need help from u guys,To find the father of my cousin.He was in the navy in Olongapo his name is Daryle Pause.He is Black.He was in PH olongapo at the of 1987 till 1989 and my cousin born on 1990.If someone of you know about him would u pls ro write to my email addres alicruz24@yahoo.com. Thanks alot for helping us. Alice

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Michael D Bess

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15 Jan 2008

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on board from 1992 - 1994, part of decomisioning crew

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joseph guyman

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18 Jan 2008

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pls you guys give up

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Edwin MAYER

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20 Jan 2008

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Good morning, my name is also EDWIN MAYER. I am French, I live in FRANCE near of SAINT-TROPEZ on the French riviera. I send you a sign of friendship because I saw your site. Best regard

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Gene Isun

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15 Feb 2008

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B Div. 1973 to 11/1976. Is there anyone out there from B Div during that time period?

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Jason Kies

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23 Feb 2008

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Hey guys. If anyone out there has one of the old WABASH patches from '90-'93 and is willing to part with it, please e-mail me. I'm talikin about the ships' crest patch that is on the front of the main page. Also, e-mail me just to say 'HI'. God Bless.

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George Carey

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07 Mar 2008

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I was part of Boston pre-com crew/plankholder, sailed around the Horn, homeport to Long Beach, made first westpac, crossed equator, lots of good memories, R division DC3/HT2 till 73, Retired, memory fading would be happy to hear from old shipmates.

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LAWRENCE MCCARTY

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28 May 2008

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EXELLENT WEB SITE, SERVED FROM 81 TO 84 IN A GANG, HELLO RICKY SOMMERS,WHERE'S CRAZY GREGORY FROM BELOIT,WI?

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cj

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30 May 2008

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nice site darkrouge4@yahoo.com

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Patrick C. Lovetro

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21 Jun 2008

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I swapped ships from the Hancock CVA19 to the Wabash in Alemeda in 74 Finished my hitch in Nov. 75. I worked in the IC shop.Spent 23 yrs. In the Merchant Marine after that. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

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dan woodaz

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22 Jun 2008

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I served aboard the bash from 91 to 94 as an engineman.My first ship. I also noticed some other "yoopers" on this site also. I'm from Rumely. Those of you who are from there know where this is.

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Brian "VD" VanNostrand

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26 Jun 2008

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I have some old photos from the ship I will see if I can dig them out and scan them in to post them on here, I was on from 1975 to 1979. Drop a line if anyone remembers

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cheri

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06 Jul 2008

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just wondering, has anyone that was on the ship in the early to mid 70's suffered from respiratory problems?

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d smith

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07 Jul 2008

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myself,ET2 Caragio,and OS3 Liddle are going to visit the ship in suisun,ca via kayaks in a couple weeks.enviromentalists are raising heck about the mothball fleet there, so i want to go see her in case they move/scrap them soon. we all three live close by.she is moored a couple slots from the Iowa. plan on setting sea and anchor detail just off her bow for lunch and beers to toast/relive those crazy days.will post pics of her rusted ass soon. seabag sends.

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Montel Jordan

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11 Jul 2008

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Nice Site!

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HOPEMAN

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14 Jul 2008

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I LOVE THIS SITE AND I AM LOOKING FOR MY OLD GIRL FIREND (NWANYIOMA) OR ANY LOVLY GIRL SHOULD CONTACT ME. HOPEMAN cappatown@yahoo.com

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David Livingstone

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18 Jul 2008

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Nice site. Very interesting. Thanks.

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Clarice

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29 Jul 2008

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My dad searved on the U.S.S.Wabash A.O.G.4 in 1942...would love to know how to get some pictures of ship and info on the shipmates ...My dads name was Harry Propp nickname on ship was mad russian

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Max W. Reed, LTC USAF (RET)

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07 Aug 2008

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I have been contacted by a former USS Wabash crewmember about some sort of display in Wabash Indiana honoring the ship. We have a museum here that would accept any pictures, drawings, or other items for display. Please let me know if anyone has anything to contribute. My address is 1 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Max W. Reed, Ltc USAF (Ret) Wabash County Veterans Service Officer

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Chip Griffin

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07 Aug 2008

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Had a great time looking at site. Lots of great memories. Served 90-92. Hope crew from that timeframe is well. Being a ship's corpsman, I knew a lot of people (some too well), wouldn't mind hearing from anyone. Chip Griffin, RN (HM3) ufgatornurse@yahoo.com

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