| 21 Nov |
Ranger cva to cv
(David Northrup)
she was designated during the 75-76 westpac cruise. This is fm a report i had to print up on this .It cost 100.000 to redo her designations on the ship, excluding the new decals and so on and on.. one hell of an adventure on this. I've seen so many discrepancy's on places, times, dates, missions... More |
| 21 Nov |
Hey too all Print shop's and Photo Lab's
(David Northrup)
Name is Dave Northrup, was in the Print shop night shift with star. had some great times there and with the ph lab.
served on 73-76 got off in subic in May 76.
didn't think we were going down yonder |
| 21 Nov |
ph's
(David Northrup)
yea i remember your name but can't get the face part. I was the night LI that was adjoining your lab.
remember Maish? Summer?? we put on black rim glasses and took a PH\LI photo shoot. funny as hell. |
| 21 Nov |
nas north island
(kevin atchley)
I boaarded RANGER straight out of EM-A school in 1975 when she was still designaated the CVA-61. I was in E-division making one WEST-PAC and 13 months of hell in dry dock at Bremerton. I loved and hated every second of it but wouldn't take it back for all the money in the world. I cherish every... More |
| 29 Jul |
Photolab 73 to 74
(Gary Williams)
My name is Gary Williams and I served on the Ranger as a photomate I was on the 74 westpac and left the ship just before the end of the cruise. I'd be happy to hear from any of the PH's or sick bay personal. |
| 15 Feb |
Commission Day
(James Festa)
I was in E-Div when the Ranger CVA 61 was put into commission, made the trip around the horn to Calif. made one West Pac Cruise, was there for the Taiwan Straits Crisis, have nothing but fond memories of the Ranger, hope that before I leave this earth I can go onboard one more time. |
| 14 Feb |
Plank Owners
(Tom Prince)
I was "diggin" through my Dad's seachest the other day which has not been opened since he passed away.I came across his plank owner's certificate and other Ranger related items that include a newspaper about her new homeport at Alamenda Ca. 8/20/58 .Copy's can be made for Plank Owners.My Dad was... More |
| 19 Jul |
plank owner
(James Reider)
James Reider RD2 OI division, worked for RDC Arnie Olson. i am 70 and live in Livingston, Tn. I retired 1974 as OSCS. I am a VN Vet in country Rung Sat Special Zone 1970. |
| 04 Jun |
PLANKWNERS _listen Up
(Ray Cunningham)
Just wanted to say Hello to any of you out there.
My name is Ray Cunningham, former PN3 from XO Div under WO1, L M Powers I am now 71 yrs and living in Palm Desert, CA. I was fortunate to have attended the decommissioning in San Diego in 93. Found it very touching and proud. My best wishes to... More |
| 21 Apr |
V-1 Div 1984-1987
(Michael Besse)
ABHAN-ABH3 Besse. Anyone out there remember those days... |
