USS Hancock Association Quarterdeck Log

USS HANCOCK CV/CVA-19 ASSOCIATION

QUARTERDECK LOG

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Name: jack dwight
Email_Address: jack.dwight@ymail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: rdiv damage control
Date: 04 Feb 2012
Time: 20:35

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finding old shipmates

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finding old shipmates

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finding old shipmates

Name: Wayne Erven, Membersip Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 04 Feb 2012
Time: 12:13

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TWO MORE LIFE MEMBERS: Don Yeggy, V-4, 66-70; Wayne Foote, VAW 111, 65-66. It must be noted that Don Yeggy has been the Assn Treasurer for EIGHTEEN Years! I think we should double his pay.

Name: js huffield
Email_Address: jshuffie@up.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: gunnersmate
Date: 01 Feb 2012
Time: 08:17

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finding old ship mates

Name: Jack Osilka
Email_Address: Drgnfli@Gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961 into 1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons
Date: 31 Jan 2012
Time: 15:22

Comments

Remember where the Marine stood guard on the fwd messdecks? I went thru him to my work station each day.

Name: Jack Osilka
Email_Address: Drgnfli@Gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961 into 1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons
Date: 31 Jan 2012
Time: 15:06

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Remember where the Marine stood guard on the fwd messdecks? I went thru him to my work station each day.

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MORE LIFE MEMBERS! Welcome aboard to New Life Member #501, Denny Howard SK3, S-3 Div, 66-70, and longtime member, now Life Member #501 Robert Lindsly, PN3, X Div, 68-69.

Name: denny howard
Email_Address: howarddenny@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S3-Div.
Date: 28 Jan 2012
Time: 21:16

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I never would have seen growing up in Remus, Mi. With 2 guys I graduated with,Bill Hardenburgh& Eric Heckert, Then my brother came in ,in 1968 for brother duty! He and I ran the ships walk in store togeather for 2 yrs. We were Denny &Gary Howard.

Name: Denny Earl Howard
Email_Address: howarddenny1@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S3-Div.
Date: 28 Jan 2012
Time: 19:55

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? I just signed up!

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? I just signed up!

Name: Helmut Umbley
Email_Address: humbley502@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-216
Date: 28 Jan 2012
Time: 17:07

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Ken, Being from Boston I'm backing the Patriots. If they should lose again to Eli Manning, which they won't, I will send you a couple of lobsta.

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: late 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 28 Jan 2012
Time: 14:13

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Heck, had to post to show the change to life member. sorry Calf. got to go with the giants. Dallas no good anymore. hope i can still post this thing right. here goes.

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LIFE MEMBER NO. 500 is Ken Sureddin, M Div(AftEngRm), 58-60.

Name: Ralph Stiewe
Email_Address: roscoestew@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div.
Date: 26 Jan 2012
Time: 02:22

Comments

In Dec 08, I was diagnosed with renal cancer. In 10, I went to the VA. They determined that my cancer was started by long term exposure to cleaning solvents; and I was therefore accepted into the VA health care.

Name: Johnny Walker
Email_Address: jjgwalker@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 24 Jan 2012
Time: 20:20

Comments

Is anyone from VF-211 going to the Chicago Hancock Reunion?

Name: joseph frappier
Email_Address: frapman@charter.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: cr/division
Date: 24 Jan 2012
Time: 11:16

Comments

glad yo be aboard facebook, with all shipmates

Name: Pete Cole
Email_Address: pete_cole@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 23 Jan 2012
Time: 20:33

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Shipmates: new email: pete_cole@verizon.net. A-4s Forever!

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WELCOME ABOARD to new members: Ed Decrane, R Div(HTFN) 71-75; Stephen Smalley, Sr., V-1 Div (ABH3), 72-75; William Keck, S-3 Div(SH3), 67-70

Name: Edward DeCrane
Email_Address: eddie53.ed@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R-Division
Date: 23 Jan 2012
Time: 08:01

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Started out as a BT in boiler room 2 and then moved to R-Div. as a HT.

Name: Jim Logue
Email_Address: jologue2@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 00000
Date: 22 Jan 2012
Time: 17:27

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I was able to tour what I remember being called the USS Hancock sometime between the years of 1972-1976. It was docked in a shipyard in Oakland. Does this mesh with the Hancock's history? My email address is jologue2@yahoo.com

Jim

Name: Stephen J. Smalley Sr.
Email_Address: maxum25@hotmail.com or sjsmalley@aep.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1 Div.
Date: 22 Jan 2012
Time: 16:58

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See everyone in Chicago

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See everyone in Chicago

Name: Butch Portillo
Email_Address: willyfudds11@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963- 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 Div.
Date: 22 Jan 2012
Time: 09:15

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Thanks Larry for accepting me on the Hancock facebook page, great site

Name: Larry Jones
Email_Address: ljones95370@hub3.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div.
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 17:30

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We now have 101 members of out Hancock Association Facebook page. There is another Hancock Facebook page that some of us have joined that is similar to ours. I'd like to encourage you to join us on the association's page.

Name: Kenneth Knowlton
Email_Address: kknowl54@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 - 1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAQ 135 Det. 5
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 16:25

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Just want to say "Hello" to everyone. It's been awhile. I still have that cruise book. The Hamburger's of 135 Det 5 rule.

Name: Patrick Harrison
Email_Address: genpatrick@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Signal Bridge K-2 Div.
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 10:16

Comments

WWII crew postings are sparse to none. Glad to see the contributors to this site. Rudy Rodriquez 45-46 and I will be in Chicago in May. Hope to see a large crew there for muster.

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WWII crew postings are sparse to none. Glad to see the contributors to this site. Rudy Rodriquez 45-46 and I will be in Chicago in May. Hope to see a large crew there for muster.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Executive Officer
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 08:24

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For Kenneth Killian. LTJG Kenward V. Killian was lost on a raid on Formosa in October 1944 according to the record I had. LTJG Killian is listed as a member of Air Group Seven on the memorial plaque aboard YORKTOWN. Find Quinn and check with him.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Executive Officer
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 08:05

Comments

Check out the post about Facebook that I just made at the Scuttlebutt. We can post great photos on Facebook!

Name: Ken Killian
Email_Address: kvkillian@tx.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1944
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF 7, Airgroup 7
Date: 21 Jan 2012
Time: 07:22

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Reading the Dec '11 issue, article on "Shipmates." Edward Francis Quinn, Jr. AMM 3rd, was a Plane Captain and he states that his 1st pilot was lost soon after entering combat. Was curious to know if that might've been my uncle, K.V. Killian, LT JG?

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WELCOME ABOARD to new members: Dana Herzog, son of William B. Booth, AS, 45-46; Richard Mapes, DP1, S-7, 73-75; Larry Davis. SN, 5th Div, 69-70; Brian Lewis, Son of H. L. Lewis, BM2, 5th Div, 44-46.

Name: Larry Jones
Email_Address: ljones95370@hub3.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div
Date: 19 Jan 2012
Time: 19:00

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Testing

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I acquired a WW2 diary from the daughter of Charles H. Schlindwein. I will be posting the diary on our Facebook Page over the next several days.

Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: dtbyrum@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div
Date: 19 Jan 2012
Time: 06:51

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Neil Henry Muir died Dec 22, 2011. He served aboard the Hancock in WW11. Thats all I know about him.

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Pete: I don''t know what your experience was, but if you minimize the info available to the world and stay away from the games and apps, it seems fairly harmless. Even the XO recommends it.

Name: Pete Cole
Email_Address: petecole@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 16 Jan 2012
Time: 20:47

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Larry, I had a bad experience with Facebook. And, will not go online again until I am assured that my data is secure! That is why I will not log in!! Sorry Pete

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I've had one person say they could not find the Facebook page using the link posted below. If you are a Facebook user, search for USS Hancock Association. Bring up the page and click "Ask to Join" in the upper right corner of the page.

Name: Larry Jones
Email_Address: ljones95370@hub3.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div
Date: 15 Jan 2012
Time: 22:06

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Steven Lathamer, Check out our Facebook page. There are some "B" division members there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/128667737214096/

Name: Steven (Lab) Lothamer
Email_Address: stevelothamer@ymail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 14 Jan 2012
Time: 13:15

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I was in #2 boiler room. Looking for members from #1/#2 boiler rooms.

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Welcome Aboard to Steven Lothamer, B Div 72-75, and New Life Member #497, Bruce Tanner, G Div, 74-76.

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XO, Thanks for the Facebook comment. We have 88 members, lots of pictures, videos and personal comments. It's a great opportunity to share with your shipmates.

Name: MKC Tom Henman USCGRetired
Email_Address: Goldwing05@live.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: '66-'67
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51
Date: 13 Jan 2012
Time: 05:43

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Just checking to see if any of the old crew was "on board" from the squardon. I was a ADJ3 while on board. Hope all had a Happy New Year. May you all have "Fair winds and following seas". Going ashore.

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Roger Geiger, I think Hank Livinsgton was a pilot in VF-211 on the Hannah in '73. He is a friend, do you want me to hook you up?Pete

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J. Minor, We were off the coast of Viet Nam in 73 conducting Flight Ops prior to going to the IO. In 75, the ship was part of the Saigon Evac, but I was not aboard...until late. Email me Pete

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XO, you must not be refering to any Naval Aviator since TINS (This is no S* stories) are our stock and trade!

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A SHORT PILOT STORY. One day a long, long time ago, there was this pilot who was not full of bullshit... But it was just one pilot and it was a long, long time ago...And it was just one day...The End .

Name: J. Minor
Email_Address: roygbif@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-1 (Supply
Date: 11 Jan 2012
Time: 21:01

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I am attempting to obtain information that shows USS Hancock (CVA-19) steamed off the coast of Viet Nam (conducting air ops. at Yankee and Dixie station) from 1972 through 1975. Thank you.

Name: roger geiger
Email_Address: mge2184133@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-211
Date: 10 Jan 2012
Time: 16:28

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attached to vf-211 1973 westpac. anyone else out there.

Name: Dan (Chris) Christensen
Email_Address: dchris219@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2/XMAA
Date: 09 Jan 2012
Time: 07:46

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Just Checkin In

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The Association Facebook site is carrying a lot of very interesting traffic. If you previously thought you had no interest in being involved with Facebook, think about changing your mind.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 07 Jan 2012
Time: 16:28

Comments

On the Scuttlebutt page, I posted an inquiry to Jake Jaccard regarding Hancock's awards 1969-1973. Please, you experts on that subject, post an answer.

Name: Kim Jacobs
Email_Address: katdogjr@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 05 Jan 2012
Time: 21:12

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My dad Darrell L Hieb served on the Hancock during WWII. He passed away in 2004 but carried a lasting reminder--a tatoo on his right arm of a topless lady in a hula skirt (no head) with his ship's name underneth. Love to hear from anybody.Thanks.

Name: Steve Flick
Email_Address: tsflick61@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 59-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div
Date: 04 Jan 2012
Time: 11:31

Comments

New address 138 SE 30TH ST Cape Coral, FL 33904 PH. 239-770-0002 home 317-753-2442 Cell

Name: Ronald Cornwell
Email_Address: RCornw1375@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-Diesel Gang
Date: 03 Jan 2012
Time: 17:33

Comments

In October 1968 I was an EN-3 in A Div. I flew into Subic with the Captians Gig Boat Crew. On the way we spent the night in DaNang. Would anybody with any information on this flight please contact me at 702-528-0530 or Emial at RCornw1375@aol.com

Name: Don Kelderman
Email_Address: don843@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Fuels
Date: 03 Jan 2012
Time: 14:15

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I used to belong to the association but let it lapse years ago. Would like to hear from old shipmates from the V-4 Fuel's Division during 1965-1968. Happy New Year Old Shipmates!!!!!! Don

Name: Wayne Erven, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 01 Jan 2012
Time: 14:52

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Welcome Aboard to the last shipmate to join the Assn in 2011: John "Jake" Baker, BM3, 3rd Div, 65-69.

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 71- 74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m- div
Date: 31 Dec 2011
Time: 20:14

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Happy New Year to you all! Excited to get this year behind us and hope the new year brings happier times and more opportunity for us all.

Name: John Hunter, President
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 31 Dec 2011
Time: 15:19

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Just wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year !!

Name: Pete A
Email_Address: petear@pacbell.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1945-1949
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not sure
Date: 29 Dec 2011
Time: 23:52

Comments

Does anyone recall the name Ray Beccaria serving on the USS Hancock?

Name: Ed Haussermann
Email_Address: ehauss@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-153
Date: 27 Dec 2011
Time: 19:04

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just checking in

Name: RICK POORE
Email_Address: richard@busbws.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: communications-radio
Date: 26 Dec 2011
Time: 12:57

Comments

Looking forward to the reunion in Chicago

Name: DICK PRESCOTT,USN (RET)
Email_Address: retdcb@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-1 supply
Date: 24 Dec 2011
Time: 10:24

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I would like to wish all crew members and thier families a very merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.

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ANOTHER NEW LIFE MEMBER; #495 Ernest Melton, A Div, 57-59. Welcome Aboard.

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Please see us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128667737214096/

There is another USS Hancock page that is not connected with the association. We have 71 members so far and looking for more.

Name: Darrell Melton
Email_Address: bmelton38@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 17 Dec 2011
Time: 17:44

Comments

This is just great! Brings back so many memories.

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Welcome aboard to new member, Edward Novotny, GM3, 4th Div, 53-56

Name: Stephen Andrews
Email_Address: andr63277@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI-DIV
Date: 15 Dec 2011
Time: 16:59

Comments

Hi I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. Would like to hear from old shipmates,drop me a line. Steve

Name: Wayne Erven, Life Member #2, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 13 Dec 2011
Time: 13:17

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Welcome to new members: Terry Moore, M Div(Fwd Eng Rm), 65-69, and Carroll Ross, V2 Div(AB2), 55-57

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In my previous post regarding LT Richard Amber, I should have added that I will be posting more extensive information on the Scuttlebuck page.

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Dr. Joe Scoma, who was aboard in early 1971, is seeking documentation about his medevac flight as attending physician for LT Richard Amber, whose F-8 aircraft struck the ramp.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: print shop
Date: 11 Dec 2011
Time: 12:28

Comments

looking for 54 to58 shipmates

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: henry.mccormick82@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 10 Dec 2011
Time: 18:28

Comments

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All. You Folks take good care now. Mack

Name: Mike Fazio
Email_Address: fzrun@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 Division
Date: 10 Dec 2011
Time: 05:50

Comments

Looking for shipmates from S-6 Division (70 - 72).

Name: Henry Randolph Duncan
Email_Address: randuncan@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
Date: 06 Dec 2011
Time: 09:28

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AQF AMD Maintance

Name: Lori Dill
Email_Address: ldill66@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
Date: 06 Dec 2011
Time: 07:50

Comments

My Dad, Frederick McNeill, served on the USS Hancock. He passed away in 2000 but I would love to receive any information I can about the history of this ship and it's service during WWII.

Name: donald pridmore
Email_Address: donaldpridmore@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-114
Date: 03 Dec 2011
Time: 13:31

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Name: John Hlubek
Email_Address: jrhlubek@iowatelecom.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1953-56
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division
Date: 03 Dec 2011
Time: 08:57

Comments

Edward Novotny, I saw your 24 Oct post looking for same period shipmates. I checked 55-56 Cruise Book & see you were from Des Moines. Still there ? I was in V-6 Div & currently live in DeWitt ,IA. Hope you join & see you at Chicago Reunion .

Name: Chip Hafemeister
Email_Address: ABF2Chip_H@usa.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 69-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division/Air
Date: 02 Dec 2011
Time: 05:45

Comments

My email address is the one I use currently and plan to, until I can no longer due to a technical issue.

Name: David L. Dollison Sr.
Email_Address: dpdollison@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD:IM3 Div
Date: 01 Dec 2011
Time: 13:49

Comments

Great site from the men that did a great job, on a great ship.Glad I was able to play a small part.Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!

Name: AKC J. D. BROOKS USN RET.
Email_Address: JD.BROOKS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: LATE 1958 TO LATE1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 div. & MAA FORCE
Date: 28 Nov 2011
Time: 21:47

Comments

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. HOPE THERE IS SOME WHO, REMEMBER PORTS WE PULL INTO THIS TIME OF YEAR HAWAII GUAM, PHILIPPINES, OKINAWA, JAPAN, HONG KONG, MERRY XMAS & HAPPY YEARS, LATER JD

Name: AKC j. D. BROOKS USN RET.
Email_Address: JD.BROOKS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: LATE 1958 TO LATE1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 div. & MAA FORCE
Date: 28 Nov 2011
Time: 21:39

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. HOPE THERE IS SOME WHO, REMEMBER PORTS WE PULL INTO THIS TIME OF YEAR HAWAII GUAM, PHILIPPINES, OKINAWA, JAPAN, HONG KONG, MERRY XMAS & HAPPY YEARS, LATER JD

Name: Larry Paveza
Email_Address: lpaveza@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 28 Nov 2011
Time: 04:27

Comments

Anyone who took the Christmas Leave flight after we docked in Yokosuka in December 1970 I really need to be in contact with any shipmates that took that flight and return which took us to DaNang. Please contact me via email lpaveza@yahoo.com

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Happy Thanksgiving to All. Mack

Name: anton matt
Email_Address: acm1590@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 2008-2011
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 12345
Date: 23 Nov 2011
Time: 08:08

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I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a photo of the Hancock from 1955 with the crew on the deck spelling out 1955. My grandfather, was on the Hancock from 53' to 55'

Name: Donald Stierna
Email_Address: donald.stierna@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 68-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-2 cats/ops photo
Date: 20 Nov 2011
Time: 07:50

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Happy thanksgiving to all in the association and all who have and are now serving in our military. hope all are well and have a great holiday season.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
Date: 17 Nov 2011
Time: 16:03

Comments

For Larry Martin: check the scuttlebutt page; I'll post some recommendations for you.

Name: Larry Martin
Email_Address: lmartin1942@att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd Division
Date: 15 Nov 2011
Time: 11:34

Comments

I just found the 66 cruise book pictures of the cod 038 but no names of the pilots and that is what I need. In anyone knows who they are please email me.

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 13 Nov 2011
Time: 16:02

Comments

Ronnie Byrd, hey welcome aboard snipe. you where on Her at the end. i am sure the fire rms. or eng. rms. had been air condition. so it had to be hot yet. ken

Comments

Welcome aboard to new members: Larry Martin, SN, 3rd Div, 62-66 and Ronnie Byrd, BTFN, B Div, 73-76.

Name: MIKE KILKENNY
Email_Address: michaelekilkenny@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 AND V-4
Date: 12 Nov 2011
Time: 08:28

Comments

LOOKING FOR FELLOW SHIPMATES BILL HARTMAN (DIV. V-3) AND SELWYN PARKS (DIV. V-3).

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@xbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. e4n. rm.
Date: 10 Nov 2011
Time: 20:54

Comments

Larry Knafel, wife marge was glad to see the letter from Hancock ass.

Comments

Larry Knafel, wife marge was glad to see the letter from Hancock ass.

Comments

I provided Tom Wimberly with a lot of information. If you would like it also, let me know. Will send via e-mail.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Exec of the ship
Date: 07 Nov 2011
Time: 13:56

Comments

I have a shipmate who's about to die. His wife needs advice on his social security, Navy retired pay, etc. I'm ignorant. Is there a reference that will help me?

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft.eng.rm.
Date: 04 Nov 2011
Time: 18:46

Comments

need to see the post this was a true SNIPE. going to hit the hay.,

Comments

just had a call from LARRY KANFEL wife. Marge, Larry passed away. going to miss that shipmate. ken

Name: Robert Hall
Email_Address: hall7464@atmc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA215
Date: 01 Nov 2011
Time: 04:55

Comments

Looking for old friends. Worked as a plane captain for VA215. I am from Baltimore now living in Brunswick N.C. just north of Myrtle Beach.

Name: Edward Donald Novotny
Email_Address: deb4tc@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 4th Gunnery Division
Date: 24 Oct 2011
Time: 16:50

Comments

Im looking for my fellow shipmates. I will be joining the association real soon.

Comments

Im looking for my fellow shipmates. I will be joining the association real soon.

Name: Dick Prescott CWO3 USN(RET)
Email_Address: retdcb@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965=1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply S-1
Date: 24 Oct 2011
Time: 11:25

Comments

this past saturday our family lost CWO3 Jack Cobb , a thirty year navy vet. His blood truly ran Navy Blue, R.I.P. Uncle Jack

Comments

On a recent automobile trip, I visited Hancock shipmates Ken (Jake) Jaccard and Charles Ridens. Will post about the visits at the Scuttlebutt.

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: byars_carol@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 -1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CV-V19
Date: 15 Oct 2011
Time: 03:19

Comments

Hey Max Pate, this is Rickey Byars wife. My computer crashed a few months ago and haven't been able to get u back on my email. My new email address is byars_carol@yahoo.com.

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: byars_carol@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 -1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CV-V19
Date: 14 Oct 2011
Time: 04:58

Comments

Just checking back in. Haven't been on in a while and love the web-site.

Name: Jack O. Mendenhall U.S.N. REt.
Email_Address: Lmend 111@bellsouth.net.
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HAV6 =Inda
Date: 11 Oct 2011
Time: 16:55

Comments

Iwas with Havy 6 Det Inda

Name: Wayne Erven, Memership Chrmn, Life No2
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 11 Oct 2011
Time: 13:15

Comments

MORE NEW LIFE MEMBERS: #495 Pedigo, Marvin, X Div, LI3, 54-56 (Marvin is the original designer of the Ship's Patch!); #496 Robert Hepperle, Robert, V-3(S1C), 45-46. Getting closer and closer to #500.

Name: Emmett Terry Higdon
Email_Address: higd1978@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ordnanceman
Date: 10 Oct 2011
Time: 21:06

Comments

Looking for men who would have served with my husband. 1961-1964. Please E-mail me at higd1978@sbcglobal.net

Name: Guy William Nichols
Email_Address: nicholsguy@centurylink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: -1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA155
Date: 07 Oct 2011
Time: 08:40

Comments

Like to hear from any from 155

Name: richard (dick) prescott
Email_Address: retdcb@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-67
Division_Squadron_Detachment: supply s-1
Date: 06 Oct 2011
Time: 16:35

Comments

I would like to hear from anybody who served in s-1 div 65-67. the time on hannah were some of the best years of my military career. had lots of growing up to do in those days, but loved every minute of it.

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: Valhalla1@cableone.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1960-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-Div
Date: 29 Sep 2011
Time: 00:43

Comments

Hello Gorden, You old sea dog. I was asking about you a while back. I'll see you on the scuttlebutt...Charlie

Comments

Website is working fine. Quick responses to selections. When the "scuttlebutt" was instituted, I was in doubt, but I kept an open mind. Now I like it. Don't post very often, but enjoy reading everything here and on "scuttlebutt."

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div., aft. eng. rm.
Date: 28 Sep 2011
Time: 16:07

Comments

Charlie, you need too fire a shot across the bow. as far as toni.i know she is just coeping with life. i am here fire the shot. let you know if I agree. you need to get back on this web. ken.

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Charlie, you need too fire a shot across the bow. as far as toni.i know she is just coeping with life. i am here fire the shot. let you know if I agree. you need to get back on this web. ken.

Name: gordon pritchett
Email_Address: gordonprtchtt@yahoo.co.uk
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: visiter ex hms ark royal
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ex royal navy
Date: 27 Sep 2011
Time: 12:26

Comments

hi there charlie ridens you old pirate nice to see that you are still active on the log its been a long time since i had a word hows cujo and hows yourself have you still got your royal navy baseball cap? yours aye gordon

Name: H A McCormick
Email_Address: henry.mccormick82@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div
Date: 26 Sep 2011
Time: 15:52

Comments

Not much going on the web page any more.An old snipe buddy of mine stopped by for a visit,Idid enjoy that. Our son, has another month in afghanistan. He is a combat corpsman and has met the requirments to be a fmf corpsman.You all take good care.Mack

Name: John Dougherty
Email_Address: argyle9@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: (unknown)
Date: 23 Sep 2011
Time: 23:50

Comments

My father, Michael J. Dougherty, was the crewmember aboard the USS Hancock during those years (1957-1960), I never was. My dad passed away in 1990. He had good memories of his time aboard the ship as a BM.

Name: wayne durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 71- 74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m-div
Date: 22 Sep 2011
Time: 08:37

Comments

Catherin Palmino Watch, I was inboard the Hancock with your dad in the forward engine room from 71 to 74. He was the space supervisor under Roger Fontilus. Haven't seen him since I left the ship. Say hi for me when you see him!

Comments

John, glad to see that someone else called theirself a snipe. thank's for info on cruise to alasca. to for out to say. you hve a good nite. ken.

Name: Catherine Palmeno Watch
Email_Address: cathi_35@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not sure
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not sure
Date: 20 Sep 2011
Time: 10:47

Comments

I have many memories of my father, Anthony F. Palmeno working on the USS Hancock. I remember him leaving CA for 6-9 months at a time. The entire base would come out to welcome all of you home.

Name: John Lund
Email_Address: johndlund19@gmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1967 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M Div. Aft. Eng.
Date: 20 Sep 2011
Time: 06:55

Comments

Any M Div. snipes considering the Alaska cruise Sept. 15, 2012?? Give me a shout.

Comments

Just finished the OE Div.mini-reunion in Yellowstone. We had a total of 22 attendees representing 12 of our shipmates. It was great to see and visit with everyone. Will post pictures in a few days on the association;s Facebook page

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 15 Sep 2011
Time: 16:36

Comments

Richard, me too have not seen you on here before. they do a geat job with it. still going to say what i believe. hope their an't no black linconl in front of my house in the moring. you have a good nite. ken

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 15 Sep 2011
Time: 16:35

Comments

Name: Richard E Hall
Email_Address: rhall559@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 & 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55
Date: 15 Sep 2011
Time: 09:02

Comments

Great Site, Wish Hanna had been designated a museum instead of scrap pile. Had the best of times aboard

Name: Ron Day
Email_Address: lauraswd@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V! Division
Date: 13 Sep 2011
Time: 10:16

Comments

V-1 Division

Name: Everett Day
Email_Address: lauraswd@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 division flight deck
Date: 13 Sep 2011
Time: 10:12

Comments

V-1 Division

Name: krnneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: aft. eng. rm m.
Date: 12 Sep 2011
Time: 19:05

Comments

I do understand. I did not say anything. trying to run down . rel. people, THE WORD goverment . means by the people for the people. if you take this out. then i need not to say what i think. ken

Name: William H. (Bill) Stevens
Email_Address: tyrfryer@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: FITRON 24
Date: 10 Sep 2011
Time: 13:30

Comments

I'm his son. His rate was AN, got AQF3 on 15 Jan 66. Please contact me by e-mail or at 314-662-4709 with ANY info. I'll become a paid member ASAP. Thanks for your service, one soldier to a bunch of sailors!

Comments

MORE NEW LIFE MEMBERS, ALL FROM CALIF! These new Life Members will never have to pay dues again: #486 John Jordan, V-4, 60-63, #487 Dan Peterson, S4/S7, 66-70, #488 Edward St Andre, V-2(Cats), 55-57

Name: GeorgeTyree
Email_Address: gftyree@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1/V3
Date: 07 Sep 2011
Time: 18:21

Comments

Looking to buy cruise books for 1965 and 1967.Lost mine in a house fire.

Comments

TWO MORE LIFE MEMBERS who will never have to pay dues again: #483 Robert J. Parmacek, Ops(LTJG), 54-55; #484 Ted Randles, VA-113(YN3), 60-61.

Comments

THREE NEW LIFE MEMBERS who will never have to pay dues again: #480 Rusty Spiker, AIMD (AE3), 64-66, #481 Johnny Hernandez, E (EM2), 60-63, #482 John Carradine, M (MM2), 59-63. Getting closer and closer to LIFE MEMBER 500. Who will it be?

Comments

Dennis:

John Hunter indicated in a post on out Facebook page that the Museum of Science and Industry would be included in the reunion tours.

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 58 through 62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div & V-6
Date: 25 Aug 2011
Time: 09:10

Comments

When making up the plans for tours for the Chicago reunion, Please include the Museum of Science & Industry they have the U-505 a captured WWII German U-Boat and a Navy aircraft display as one of the tours.

Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: dtbyrum@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div
Date: 18 Aug 2011
Time: 11:08

Comments

Mr. Martin, I came aboard late summer of 1961 Was assigned to V-4 division so we might have some common friends. If you want contact me via email.

Name: George Cheeseman
Email_Address: dlcheeseman@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B #3 fire room
Date: 16 Aug 2011
Time: 16:53

Comments

Don, in June five former BT2s from #3FR met in KY, First time sine 1962 we had seen each other. I am attempting to write an article for our news letter. But, we all agreed that the picture labeled as a fire room watch was "not" taken in a fire room.

Comments

Bobby Martin: Contact Mike Verville, mverville2005@yahoo.com regarding cruise books. He is working on getting digital copies for all years.

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksure
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 15 Aug 2011
Time: 06:44

Comments

Bobby, i was aboard at that time. do not remember you. i have a cruise book for that cruise. will look to see if i can find you. will let you know on the scuttlebutt. later ken

Name: Bobby Martin
Email_Address: BJmartin30@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: fuel crew
Date: 14 Aug 2011
Time: 17:21

Comments

Anybody remember me? I served in 1959. Looking for our old book. Anybody have any copies or post some photos for me to show my family.

Name: Bobby Martin
Email_Address: BJmartin30@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: fuel crew
Date: 14 Aug 2011
Time: 17:16

Comments

Anybody remember me? I served in 1959. Looking for our old book. Anybody have any copies or post some photos for me to show my family.

Name: Bob Martin
Email_Address: bjmartin30@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: fuel crew
Date: 14 Aug 2011
Time: 17:12

Comments

purple shirts

Name: Kim Jackson
Email_Address: kjsdestiny@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975):
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 00000
Date: 11 Aug 2011
Time: 00:40

Comments

Dad im looking for you Rickey Jackson

Name: Wayne Erven, Life Member #2, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: Oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 09 Aug 2011
Time: 12:40

Comments

NEW LIFE MEMBER: #479 Joseph T. Barr, Marine Detachment (Plankowner) 43-45.

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-div
Date: 28 Jul 2011
Time: 15:11

Comments

Sorry, my Email : blbrgss@aol.com

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: 1023 1st street
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B div
Date: 28 Jul 2011
Time: 06:49

Comments

Anyone need a 1955-1956 far eastern cruise book? I have one avalible for what I paid for it. It has lots of wear, loose binding, ect. has a lot of history of instaling the steam catapaults,ect. Email me if you are interested.

Name: Terry Mignerey
Email_Address: deco.rose@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973/1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div
Date: 24 Jul 2011
Time: 06:36

Comments

Looking to buy Hancock last cruisebook 1975 email me or call 715 462 4518

Name: Wayne Ostlund
Email_Address: wcostlund@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CAW-21
Date: 23 Jul 2011
Time: 09:23

Comments

Looking to find a shipmate by the name of Mike Helmer originally from Whittier, Ca area. We were stationed at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA prior to our Viet Nam deployment on board the USS Hancock.

Name: Lewis "Werb" Coursen
Email_Address: www.werblee@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIR V-4
Date: 20 Jul 2011
Time: 17:37

Comments

Served 1969-1973 Division Yeoman, Flight Deck Nozzleman, Flight Deck Fuels Crew Chief, Av/gas PO. Quality Control and Supply PO. Best friend Jim Miners.

Comments

I liked the 1-1/2 inch thick armor deck between me and the flight deck.

Name: Mike Brown
Email_Address: mikealanbrown@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 68/69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1 Crash Locker
Date: 17 Jul 2011
Time: 07:38

Comments

That wood deck caused a lot of injuries before they took it off in 68. After that you didnt get slivers ,you just lost skin when blown down.

Name: Harry Northcutt
Email_Address: harball1956@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 A/G
Date: 16 Jul 2011
Time: 07:12

Comments

Love that wood deck

Name: Michael R. (Mike) Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X/AIMD
Date: 12 Jul 2011
Time: 02:29

Comments

Only 3 of the 6 cruisebooks are left (e.g., '67, '68-'69, '70-'71). If interested contact me at mverville2005@yahoo.com or call me at (706) 554-3633. Regards, Mike

Comments

Please see and join our Association Facebook page. We are encouraging our members to post pictures, tell sea stories and generally communicate with their shipmates.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/128667737214096?ap=1

Comments

Newest LIFE MEMBER is #475Chip Hafenmeister, ABF2, V4 Div, 69-71. Chip will never pay dues again.

Name: AKC USN RETIRED
Email_Address: JD.BROOKS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 div.
Date: 07 Jul 2011
Time: 17:44

Comments

On my birthday my family and I went aboard the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi. The historian showed us the US Hancock display. It was great! If any of you are ever in the area, I would suggest you check it out. Best regards, JD

Name: Leon Shiver
Email_Address: shiver33@msn.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Dic/IC Gang
Date: 07 Jul 2011
Time: 16:54

Comments

Saw Flick's posting... Thanks for staying in touch, ole shipmate... I always enjoy saying in touch with the ole gang... Smooth sailing and fair winds, my friend... "Ty-Ty"...

Comments

I have 6 extra hardcopy Hancock Cruisebooks I purchased while putting my full collection together ('57,'66,'68-'69,'70-'71,'72). I sell them for what I paid to Hancock sailors or families.

Comments

TWO MORE NEW LIFE MEMBERS who will never pay does again: #473 Michael Kennaugh, V-4, 60-63, #474 CDR Edward Sierra, CR/CS 69-71

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 69-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div
Date: 03 Jul 2011
Time: 13:04

Comments

i am trying to locate joe gibbs and mike McKinney both were OI div 69-70. If anyone knows where they are or how to get in touch with them please let me know. Ron Bouchard would like to get in touch with them. thanks

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
Date: 01 Jul 2011
Time: 22:06

Comments

Happy 4th of July! Going to go to sea and watch the fireworks off the coast of SoCal. Is there anyone out there that was attached to the paraloft between 71 and 74? A rigger?

Name: Wayne Erven, Life Member #2, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 01 Jul 2011
Time: 19:23

Comments

HAPPY 4th! I hope everyone has a safe and sane 4th of July. Remember to say a prayer for our troops who will be celebrating overseas (and at home). God Bless America.

Name: GARY L PERRY
Email_Address: svrfox@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1Division
Date: 25 Jun 2011
Time: 21:26

Comments

Looking for anyone in V-1 division at this time frame.

Comments

XO, Tom Wimberly, saw your post. glad you are doing ok! See you at Hook '11 in Sep. Pete

Comments

Two new members have joined the Assn: Pete Peterson, LI3, X Div, 70-74, and David Scott, FTGSN, Fox Div, 59-61. Welcome aboard. Hope to see you in Chicago in 2012.

Comments

NEW LIFE MEMBERS who will never have to pay dues again: #471 Joseph Frappier, RM3, CR Div, 65-689; #472 Walter Schulz, RM2, CR Div, 65-66

Name: Terry Willard
Email_Address: twillard1@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-164
Date: 24 Jun 2011
Time: 17:41

Comments

Really great to find this site.....

Name: Jim Bunyard
Email_Address: jbunyard@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Radar
Date: 22 Jun 2011
Time: 14:58

Comments

This is a great site, really enjoy trying to contact old shipmates.

Comments

Lowell - It's on the homepage (front page) under Departments - W.W.II History! Regards, Mike

Name: Lowell Phillips
Email_Address: tipper.lowell@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: C and N
Date: 21 Jun 2011
Time: 08:47

Comments

Their was a history of the Hancock's WW2 activities on your website. I can not find it now. Where should I look?

Name: David "Pete" Peterson
Email_Address: cattledogman@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Div Print Shop
Date: 18 Jun 2011
Time: 15:41

Comments

Hey Guys! I was attached to the Print shop and also was a DJ.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 18 Jun 2011
Time: 14:12

Comments

On the scuttlebutt page, I tell about a medical procedure I underwent yesterday - a "cardioversion."

Name: Henry A McCormick
Email_Address: henry.mccormick82@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-DIV.#4&1Firerooms
Date: 17 Jun 2011
Time: 19:03

Comments

Hope, all you Dads have a good day this Sunday. Aloha, Mack

Name: David M Scott
Email_Address: Scottsmineralart@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Fox Div
Date: 16 Jun 2011
Time: 15:24

Comments

Fox.Worked the Gunnery Officer then became a Fire Control Stricker Fire Control did the 1960 cruise and had good memories of the Happy Hanna

Name: John Hunter, President, Life Member #28
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1974-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 14 Jun 2011
Time: 20:09

Comments

The Association now has a Facebook page. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_128667737214096 and join our group.

Comments

JOE BIZET'S CORRECT ADDRESS; I blew it, and put in his old address. Correct address is: %Spring Lake Guest Care Center 8622 Line Ave Shreveport, LA 71106. Joe does not have a phone in his room.

Comments

Joe Bizet, Past President 1998-2000, is in a nursing home at: %Kingsley Place, 7110 University Place, Shreveport, LA 71105. He was in a VA hospital, then trf to a SNF. He has difficulty speaking, and his eyes are affected.

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Anyone know how to get in touch with Joe Bizet? I have heard he is in a nursing home. A daughter of his phoned Jim Sweeney and reported that Joe is not in good shape & has trouble speaking. The daughter did not leave her phone number.

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You bet Jack, of my 20 yrs of mixed service she was the best. I wish I would have staid with her....Charlie

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Two new Life Members: who will never have to pay dues again: #467 Richard Peterson, VBF-6, 45, and #468 Max Harbach, A1/A3, 45-46

Name: jack baldwin
Email_Address: jack.baldwin@chickasaw.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Navagation
Date: 06 Jun 2011
Time: 12:17

Comments

She was a great lady

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ANOTHER NEW LIFE MEMBER: ETN3 Garry G. Ashby, OE Div, 63-66. Garry will never have to pay dues again.

Name: Troy (STEVE) Flick
Email_Address: tsflick61@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E DIV
Date: 01 Jun 2011
Time: 11:08

Comments

Looking forward to Chicago!

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I want to wish all of you a very happy Memorial Day! Our military service years are probubly the years we all look back on fondly and hold dear the comradeship we made with others durring those trying times. My best to you and your families.

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X/AIMD
Date: 28 May 2011
Time: 18:38

Comments

The Facebook Page has been deactivated.

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: Valhalla1@cableone.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-Div
Date: 28 May 2011
Time: 09:38

Comments

Hi shipmates, I've got my new computer going. It has Win-7....Charlie

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 28 May 2011
Time: 07:24

Comments

On the scuttlebutt page, I made a lengthy post about our port visit to Sydney, Australia in 1971.

Name: Michael R. (Mike) Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@hughes.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X/AIMD
Date: 25 May 2011
Time: 15:07

Comments

Just a note to let you all know that I created a USS Hancock Association (CV/CVA-19) page on Facebook if you'd like to share pictures and other information!

Name: Dennis Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 58 to 62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E & V-6 Flight Deck
Date: 25 May 2011
Time: 10:38

Comments

Like Larry Jones said. Us smokers just went outside to have our puff. Going back to the fantail probably didn't bother you when aboard ship so why let a small thing like that bother you. Hope you decide to make it as it is well worth the trip.

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Larry Knafel:

Most hotels are no smoking zones these days. In Branson, the smokers went outside for a puff. If I still smoked, I wouldn't give up time with old friends. I'd go outside and do it. Just my opinion.

Name: larry knafel
Email_Address: lmknafel@embraqmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-63
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-3 division
Date: 23 May 2011
Time: 09:06

Comments

to whom it will concern the hyatt regency is a non smoking hotel i will not go there.

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From a past Assn President to Tom Boring: The Ass'n owes you thanks for taking the initiative to stage a mini-reunion at Branson. Seems it was a great success. Add my personal recognition and respect.

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Arresting Gear
Date: 21 May 2011
Time: 09:02

Comments

Dean Dunn, About 2012 reunion. Only information is what is on the USS Hancock site: Hyatt Regency Hotel, downtown Chicago, May 3-6, 2012. Keep checking the site, there'll eventually be more info.

Name: Tom Boring
Email_Address: Texastom95@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 Division
Date: 19 May 2011
Time: 13:34

Comments

Many thanks to everyone who attended the BRANSON mini-reunion. Also, thanks to those who helped us put it together and made the hospitality room and tours so enjoyable. See you all in Chicago.

Name: kernneth sureddih
Email_Address: UNKNOW
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958=1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 18 May 2011
Time: 19:41

Comments

Larry Jone 1vp. glad to see it went well. not good to here about XO . i think we are all getting old.but we where on USS HANCOCK. so will say don'[t eat no yellow snow.ken

Name: Larry Jones, 1st VP
Email_Address: ljones95370@hub3.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div.
Date: 16 May 2011
Time: 18:10

Comments

I would also like to thank Tom and Mary Boring for hosting a great mini-reunion in Branson. We had a lot of time to visit, saw some great shows and generally had a good time.We are looking forward to Chicago, 2012. Y'all come and bring your buddies.

Name: william bingham sf-3
Email_Address: SDFIXIT@JUNO.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966 to 1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Repair div.
Date: 16 May 2011
Time: 14:25

Comments

Was in R div. as A ship fitter 3rd cass

Name: Pam Pealer (widow Allen Pealer)
Email_Address: pjpealer@mediacombb.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 66-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE DIV
Date: 15 May 2011
Time: 20:30

Comments

Having just returned home from the mini Reunion in Branson, I would like to thank Tom and Mary Boring for an excellent time! The hospitality suite and the banquet were terrific .. thank you thank you for all your hard work! You guys rock!

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Charlie, welcome back.The XO and his lovely wife, Gay, gave us the grand tour of Corpus when we were down there last month for the Skyhawk Board of Directors meeting on the Lex. Posted comments on the Scuttlebut page to you. Pete

Name: D.T. "Mac" McChrietian
Email_Address: delmarc3corvettes@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961 - 1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-Div Supply PO
Date: 10 May 2011
Time: 13:49

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Charlie Ridens I"m very glad that you are back, Hope all is well with you. CVA 14 & CVA 19 Mac

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: Valhalla1@cableone.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 10 May 2011
Time: 11:20

Comments

Hello Shipmates. I'm back on board looking fwd for your post....Charlie

Name: Dean Dunn
Email_Address: c0219@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Det.
Date: 09 May 2011
Time: 07:12

Comments

Can anyone give me some information the 2012 reunion? I have heard that it will be held in Chicago. If anyone can tell me when and where, I will pass the information on to my fellow shipmates. An email would be appreciated.

Name: Dave Engel
Email_Address: dengel615@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CS Division
Date: 09 May 2011
Time: 07:06

Comments

Great Site

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div IC Gang
Date: 08 May 2011
Time: 20:04

Comments

Charles Brown I remember you as I was up at the bridge on a regular basis working on Navagation equip such as gyro repeaters, engine order telegraph, dial and sound powered telephones and other equipment we were responsible for.

Name: Chaqrles L. Brown
Email_Address: brown_987@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Navigation
Date: 08 May 2011
Time: 12:34

Comments

Great site, Thought I would see if anyone I might know was on this site also.

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.co,
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
Date: 01 May 2011
Time: 21:22

Comments

Hallelujah! Osama Bin Laden is DEAD! Almost ten tears after 9-11 and our boys finally hunted him down in Pakistan and killed him in a firefight. Justice has finally been served. Amen!

Name: rob moris
Email_Address: 2rnk1612@cox.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 57 -58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: va116
Date: 19 Apr 2011
Time: 11:50

Comments

REPORTING, READY FOR SERVICE ! [ a bit rickety but willing !]

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XO and his wife Gay meet Beth and me at the airport and gave the grand tour of Corpus Christi .XO is a great tour guide.They treated us to Texas fried sea food at a local restaurant. Great begining to the Skyhawk Association weekend. Pete

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Last call to register for for the BRANSON Mini-Reunion.

Name: Bill Arionus
Email_Address: aireownus@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: MarDet
Date: 17 Apr 2011
Time: 17:39

Comments

Semper Fi

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NEW MEMBER. Welcome aboard to Ron Dishon, VS25/VS37, AE3, 54-57.

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Visited with Pete Cole (VA-212 pilot) when he was in Corpus Christi for a meeting of the Board of the Skyhawk Association. Skyhawk Assn has annual meeting at Tailhook in Reno. Anyone with an interest in the A-4 Skyhawk can join.

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NEW LIFE MEMBER. #464, Sid Barton, AC3, OC Div, 62-65. Welcome back Sid.

Name: Ron Drake
Email_Address: rondrake9999@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA216
Date: 16 Apr 2011
Time: 08:28

Comments

When I joined the assoc. I neglected to mention that although I was attached to VA-216, I was TAD with VA-212 for the 1962 WESTPAC cruise

Name: Earl E. Long
Email_Address: cwmusic51@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd div.
Date: 15 Apr 2011
Time: 13:58

Comments

Thanks to the quarterdeck log I was able to contact an ole swabby buddy from 3rd. div.. Thank you very much .We have already exchanged photos, good times.

Name: AZC (RET) Carl Baughn
Email_Address: robinhood1954us@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 13 Apr 2011
Time: 07:32

Comments

I remember offloading in Hawaii so Hanna could depart to evacuate Saigon. Eventually transpac's to Cubi Point where we conducted flight ops. Volunteered to help the refuges on Grande Is in Subic. Was assigned to preventative care. Dirty work... LOL

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WELCOME ABOARD new Member ABH1 George Tyree, USN Ret, V-1/V-3 Divs, 64-67.

Name: William Patrick
Email_Address: wmpatrick@rocketmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V6-G.S.E.
Date: 08 Apr 2011
Time: 15:44

Comments

Great Times aboard Hannah. Hard work, but enjoyed being aboard for the most part. Many trips to the P.I. and J-pan. Hong Kong too! God bless all who served then and now. I would do it again today at age 65.

Name: Michael Lucca
Email_Address: centerman21@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: va55 warhorses
Date: 08 Apr 2011
Time: 06:23

Comments

good to see web site

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NEW MEMBER; Ron Drake, VA-216 (ADJ2), 62-63. Welcome aboard Ron.

Name: Henry A.McCormick
Email_Address: henry.mccormick82@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div. #4&1 Firerooms
Date: 02 Apr 2011
Time: 06:53

Comments

On the phone yesterday, with Charlie R., he is doing well, will be back on this web in a little while. His p # is 1-228-229-4644. Give him a call. Mack

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A WWII PLANKOWNER just joined. Lawrence J. Connelly, MarDet, 44-45. Welcome Aboard.

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TWO MORE LIFE MEMBERS WHO WILL NEVER HAVE TO PAY DUES AGAIN: #461 ASCM Charles Strickland, IM2, 69-71; #462 Jimmie Peacock, MM2, M Div, 54-55.

Name: Stead, Lambert W
Email_Address: skmorlr@com-pair.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Helo squadron HU-1
Date: 27 Mar 2011
Time: 18:35

Comments

Two cruises aboard the Hanna with HU-1

Name: Earl E. Long
Email_Address: cwmusic51@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd div.
Date: 27 Mar 2011
Time: 16:28

Comments

has anyone reported getting symptoms of agent orange while on board Hanna between 1969 and 1971

Name: Arthur Martin Andrews
Email_Address: Lin3Andre@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B division
Date: 27 Mar 2011
Time: 15:50

Comments

Made 2 - 8 month cruises and 1- 4 months .Worked in the oil shack. Retired out of Navy Reserve as a BR1 with 20 years total service. I always say staying in the reserve was the best thing I ever did....

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NEW MEMBERS; Roderick Everette, V-4, 67-69; Tom Rasor, VF-24(AE2), 72. Welcome aboard shipmates.

Name: Wayne Erven, Life Member #2, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 26 Mar 2011
Time: 07:54

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NEW LIFE MEMBER: #460 Plankowner Mark T. Carr, E Div, 44-46

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BRANSON REUNION -- Time to register is almost up. Call me at 765-778-4247 or e-mail if you have questions. TOM

Name: jim bowman
Email_Address: jimbowman6@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 to 1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine det
Date: 21 Mar 2011
Time: 07:28

Comments

I look back on my time aboard with fondness

Name: Ron Drake
Email_Address: rondrake9999@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-216
Date: 20 Mar 2011
Time: 08:23

Comments

First visit to this site. Very nice. Keep up the good work.

Name: Dave Tonnancour(Frenchy)
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Crash Crew
Date: 18 Mar 2011
Time: 13:25

Comments

Mike, Glad things are good for your Niece and family .Mine ok too at this time. You and yours are in our thoughts! Dave

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Well Dave I finally heard from my Niece and them in Japan. Thank God they are doing ok. Hope all is well with your family there. Regards - Mike

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Dave - Understand how you are feeling. I have a niece who is like a daughter and her husband and 3 kids there. Hopefully all will be OK!

Name: David Tonnancour (Frenchy)
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Crash Crew
Date: 16 Mar 2011
Time: 09:07

Comments

Michael Verville thanks for the call about the mini.My Thoughts now are with my son and his family stationed in Japan. My 2 grandchildren are there also. Want to make sure they are safe. in contact with them daily. Dave

Name: Noe Milano Jr.
Email_Address: ncm362@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Apr 65-Dec.71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-5 Div.
Date: 15 Mar 2011
Time: 16:17

Comments

Trying to prove that I was at Cho Lai on the week of Jan. 18, 1970 for 2 days & nights awaiting flight back to the ship Hancock. Can anyone help or tell me how to look. I did not have pictures then but I hit bankers few times. What a experience.

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NEW LIFE MEMBERS: We have three new Life Members who will never have to pay dues again: #457 Robert Imhoff, V-3, 44-46, #458 Wiliam Lucas, GM(AO3), 63-66, #459 Harold Peckerd, Plankowner, CAS, AMMH1c, 44-46

Name: larry knafel
Email_Address: lmknafel@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-63
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A3divisionsteamheat-cats
Date: 13 Mar 2011
Time: 14:44

Comments

i stand corrected the hullnumber.com is looking for the root of all evil ,money. it look like a nice thing but now i wonder. sorry

Comments

The list of attendees for the Branson Mini-Reunion is starting to grow. The cutoff date for registration has been extended, however, May is a busy time of the year for Branson.

Name: larry knafel
Email_Address: lmknafel@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-63
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-3 steam heat cats
Date: 10 Mar 2011
Time: 10:21

Comments

i would like to see more shipmates sign up to hullnumber.com this site has names of persons that served on the hannah from early years till-

Name: Tom Everette
Email_Address: teverette@dsc-illinois.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 Division
Date: 10 Mar 2011
Time: 09:06

Comments

I started out in S-6 Division, shortly thereafter I transferred to S-3 Division (to the officers' barber shop). My twin brother (Rod) joined me on the 2nd Hannah cruise.

Name: Tim Barker
Email_Address: alricb@columbus.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR- Radio
Date: 10 Mar 2011
Time: 06:57

Comments

Just a quick note to update information with a new E-mail address. My new adress is alricb@columbus.rr.com which is a minor change but I did want to forward that to the association.

Name: Tom Boring Reunion Planner
Email_Address: Texastom95@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 Division
Date: 09 Mar 2011
Time: 13:29

Comments

BRANSON REUNION - - Sign up date extended. Go to www.reunionproregistration.com/usshancock.htm or call me Tel. 765-778-4247. Hurry hurry

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The ship's bell is located at the Commander Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, Headquarters bldg at 1279 Franklin St., Norfolk VA (On the base). Be sure to take a rag and some brasso. Give it a lick and a promise.

Name: Herb Loper III
Email_Address: HLDinger44@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 2nd division
Date: 05 Mar 2011
Time: 18:52

Comments

Hello all. I know the Ships bell is in Norfolk, VA. Does anyone know the location? Will be going there in May.

Thanks!!! Son of BMC Herbert C. Loper Jr.

Name: D.T. MAC McCHRISTIAN
Email_Address: delmarc3 corvettes@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-DIV SUPPLY
Date: 05 Mar 2011
Time: 15:00

Comments

charlie One good thing , that this is not a first grade spelling test.

MAC

Name: D.T. MAC McCHRISTIAN
Email_Address: delmarc3corvettes@ comcast>net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M - SUPPLY PO
Date: 05 Mar 2011
Time: 14:51

Comments

Charlie that is GLAD to see yoy back Not Glacz" any way hope all is well with you.

MAC

Name: D.T. "MAC" McCHRISTIAN
Email_Address: delmarc3corvettes@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M DIV SUPPLY PO
Date: 05 Mar 2011
Time: 14:44

Comments

Charlie glac to see you back, wishing you the very best in health and life.

MAC CVA 19 & CVA14

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The Shipmates that attend Brandson will have a blast. It's a very good choice. Early booking will save $....Charlie

Name: Edmund Eck
Email_Address: baltimoreed@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Print Shop
Date: 02 Mar 2011
Time: 15:55

Comments

Going to try and make reunion in 2012. Hope some of my old ship mates can also make it.

Comments

Going to try and make reunion in 2012. Hope some of my old ship mates can also make it.

Comments

Mini-Reunion time is fast approaching! Please see the homepage and/or Tom Boring's or my posting on the Scuttlebutt Corner for more information. Hope to see you all there in May!

Name: Rick Acree
Email_Address: rickacree@cox.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 01 Mar 2011
Time: 10:12

Comments

Jeff Sharp-Thanks for the info. Such a sad ending for a gallant ship.

Name: Jeff Sharp
Email_Address: jeff.sharp@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1988-89
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Explorer
Date: 01 Mar 2011
Time: 00:43

Comments

I knew of the stampings because a WWII shipmate of yours - Day Hill lived down the street from where I grew up. He was a USS Pensacola, USS Atlanta, USS Talemanka, and USS Hancock sailor.

Name: Jeff Sharp
Email_Address: jeff.sharp@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1988-89
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Explorer
Date: 01 Mar 2011
Time: 00:37

Comments

I got aboard with a flashlight and looking up at the cross beams of what once was possibly the hangar deck or (one deck below that) and there was CLEARLY stamped into the metal CV-14 Ticonderoga. I believe this was launched as USS Hancock.

Name: Jeff Sharp
Email_Address: jeff.sharp@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1988-89
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Explorer
Date: 01 Mar 2011
Time: 00:35

Comments

Part 2: Once aboard, I had a flashlight and there was nothing on the ship. I learned she was going to be scrapped in Asia in a couple of months. I began telling the Matson employee my suspicions on the origins of the ship.

Name: Jeff Sharp
Email_Address: jeff.sharp@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1988-89
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Explorer
Date: 01 Mar 2011
Time: 00:32

Comments

I might have been the last sailor aboard Hannah. In 1988 across the mole from Pier 16 of NavSta-LongBeach was a section of an Essex Class Carrier that the Matson Line was utilizing as a storage locker.

Comments

I, maintain the master Taps List. I send names to the Webmaster for the Website, and put their names in the Hannah News. If you know of a shipmate who passed away, let me know name, date of death, Div, Years.

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Vernon R. Binz, passed away, 12-21-2010. He enlisted 8-61, after boot camp, he served on Hancock, assigned to #4 fireroom. He was discharged 8-65. His wife Sandy request he be placed on the taps list. I served with him. Henry A. McCormick

Comments

BRANSON REUNION Hotel Reservations - The month of March is close by. If you plan on staying at The Lodge of the Ozarks it is time to make your hotel reservations.

Name: ROB MORIS
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 19957-8
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 23 Feb 2011
Time: 10:24

Comments

HI HELMUT, WHEN I WAS ABOARD THERE WAS A HATCH WITH LADDER ON THE STARBOARD END OF THE LOFT THAT WENT DOWN TO THE HANGER LEVEL. THE SPACE DIRECTLY UNDER THE LOFT WAS THE LOCKER IT WAS THE SAME SIZE OF THE LOFT.

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Rob Moris, there was no dry locker. All chutes were packed at Cubi Point or Atsugi while on Westpac.

Name: ROB MORIS
Email_Address: 2RNK1612
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1957-58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 22 Feb 2011
Time: 20:14

Comments

HELMUT, SURE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU,BUT THE CONVENTION IS NOT ON THE SCHEDULE THIS YEAR. WHEN YOU WERE ABOARD WAS THE HATCH TO THE DRY LOCKER STILL OPEN ? WE USED IT FOR ALL SORTS OF THINGS, EXCEPT CHUTES.

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Larry Charles... You gotta tell us how you managed to get run over by your own plane!

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Larry Charles, I remember the name, but not the face. I was a PR-3. Please join the Hancock Assn. and come to the 2012 reunion. I hope Charlie Steele makes it so that there will be three of us from VA-216.

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div aft eng rm
Date: 21 Feb 2011
Time: 20:21

Comments

Rob m, if i am right we would go into sac to a sub. div. we would go east north east for about i think 60 miles. it was a park that was the best. ken

Name: ROB MORIS
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 21 Feb 2011
Time: 18:54

Comments

HAVENT BEEN TO SAC FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. HAD A SON THAT LIVED THERE. ALL WAS WELL WHEN I WAS THERE THO. GREAT TOWN TO DO THINGS IN . COULD GET IN ALL THE TROUBLE YOU WISHED THEN. OR JUST HAVE A GOOD TIME GOING WITH THE FLO.

Name: Larry G Charles
Email_Address: toni1585@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-216
Date: 21 Feb 2011
Time: 18:53

Comments

Got run over by my airplane in October 1965 on my way for our second tour to VietNam

Comments

Got run over by my airplane in October 1965 on my way for our second tour to VietNam

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Wayne d, remember when uss Hancock was in home port. on liberty we wold go to Sacamento great city and parks. had great time. i don't know about now. ken

Name: Robert Caldwell
Email_Address: Borcal7@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 Division
Date: 20 Feb 2011
Time: 15:01

Comments

Flight Deck Blue Shirt

Name: Robert Caldwell
Email_Address: borcal7@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 Division
Date: 20 Feb 2011
Time: 14:46

Comments

Blue Shirts

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Hey Rob! Amen brother! I grew up in Wisconsin and have never missed it since moving to sunny So.Cal. Give me the ocean breezes and soft sunny days any time!

Name: MORIS, ROB
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 20 Feb 2011
Time: 10:01

Comments

GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING ! WHY WOULD ANYONE LIVE IN THE MID WEST ? Just got home from Nebraska. weather was COLD ! Give me the wet and earthquakes in southern California !

Name: AOAN Glenn E. Thomas
Email_Address: utrvp@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Division
Date: 19 Feb 2011
Time: 19:55

Comments

I served on board the Hancock from Oct 72 - Jun 74. I would like to hear from anyone who served in G Division during that time.

Name: Glenn E. Thomas
Email_Address: utrvp@juno.om
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G division
Date: 19 Feb 2011
Time: 19:52

Comments

I was stationed on Board the Hancock from Oct 72 - Jun 74 I would be interested in hearing from anyone fro G Division during that time period.

Name: thomas blankenship
Email_Address: tblanktwo@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 DIV
Date: 19 Feb 2011
Time: 14:15

Comments

i left my heart in san francisco went back to nj

Name: Musa Kinshasa - Price Boatwright Jr.
Email_Address: MusaKinshasa11@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-divisionMusa
Date: 18 Feb 2011
Time: 11:59

Comments

change name in 1996

Name: Kenneth Wayne Dryden-Meirstin
Email_Address: kwahom203@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 00000
Date: 15 Feb 2011
Time: 20:44

Comments

I am looking for information on my grandfather Ken L. Meirstin

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I am looking for information on my grandfather Ken L. Meirstin

Name: RON CORNWELL
Email_Address: RCornw1375@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 15 Feb 2011
Time: 19:00

Comments

I flew off the Hancock the afternoon of Octocer 10, 1968 to go to Subic Bay with the Captains Gig Boat Crew.We spent the night in Da Nang. If anyone has any information about it please contact me at 702-528-0530 or Email me. Thanks

Comments

Spoke on the phone with Roger Williams AO-3 VF-211 1968-71. Encouraged him to join Hancock Assn.

Name: William R. Knox
Email_Address: billanddeb99@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 & 1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAH-4
Date: 08 Feb 2011
Time: 13:22

Comments

Enjoyed my time aboard.

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As Dennis aluded to on the "Scuttlebutt page," I have a short video clip of my famous landing (intentional) on my belly tank at Lemoore. LSO approved! Just give me a jingle...Pete

Name: Dennis Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 58 through 62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E and V-6 Flt Deck
Date: 04 Feb 2011
Time: 05:34

Comments

Welcome to Jack R. Maurer, hope you join and enrich our ranks, we have four of us from V-6 from just before your time, Join up and we may see you in Chicago at the next reunion. Dennis

Name: JACK R MAURER
Email_Address: JRM@TNPRE.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA215
Date: 03 Feb 2011
Time: 15:05

Comments

Served in the V6 division then VA215

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcgloba.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58=59
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 03 Feb 2011
Time: 09:26

Comments

Larry , thank's for info. on the carriers. did check on line their are no navy clubs in this town, just a recruiting place. think its for all the branches of military. ya'll keep digging out up their maybe ya,ll will see dirt and grass again. ken.

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ken yes it was along with coral sea,ranger,lex, there was 6 that were there. tom that was a good posting of two airplanes. this web site is very good. i wish it was a little longer.

Comments

I just posted on the "scuttlebutt" an item about the A3D and A4D and nuclear weapons.

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Larry k. if i remember right i think the MIDWAY 41 was in alimeda at the same time the HANCOCK was getting ready to depart for the cruise. ken

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paul my wife was on phone, i will call again but just to let you know ok try later ,i was watching the road show and they had the midway 41on.

Name: Janeen Jones
Email_Address: j51.jones@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-?
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Medic
Date: 31 Jan 2011
Time: 11:50

Comments

My father served as a medic during World War II. His name is Wilson Clark Walker. He passed away on September 18, 2005

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER Rick Reinbold, A Div, 71-73

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WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBERS; AO1 Al Brophy, G Div, 71-75, AMS3 Roger Koopman, VF-151, 59-60.

Name: TOM BORING
Email_Address: Texastom95@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 DIVISION
Date: 24 Jan 2011
Time: 20:20

Comments

Would like to contact anyone who really learned to be an AIRMAN by going through AN(P) school at Norman , OK.

Name: kenneth sureddin (tex.)
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-60
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 24 Jan 2011
Time: 18:57

Comments

Frenchie, part of the same time frame. you where their where the degees was hotter. glad i was on the USS HANCOCK CVA 19

Name: Paul Turounet -- aka: Frenchie
Email_Address: turounet@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#1&4Fireroom-B-Div.Office
Date: 24 Jan 2011
Time: 18:20

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Forever in our thoughts--Today marks the anniversary date (1/24/44) at the Fore River Shipyard, Massachusetts, launching of our beloved ship-USS HANCOCK CV/CVA19 better known to us/ her crew as the "Fighting Hanna"

Name: Larry L. McFarlin
Email_Address: squawcreekmac@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Division
Date: 24 Jan 2011
Time: 11:04

Comments

I was a fly one crew pusher and on the crash crew.

Name: Rick Benson
Email_Address: rbenson@ameritech.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 23 Jan 2011
Time: 17:30

Comments

I ran into a guy tonight who has a website called hullnumber.com You just click on the type of ship you were on, select the hull number and add your info. Just 1 more way to connect with old shipmates

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER Richard L. Klemmer, VF 111, V-6, VAW 11 Det 19, 60-61, 67-69.

Name: Bill Barlow
Email_Address: billshvac@gwtc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HC1 Det 7
Date: 21 Jan 2011
Time: 19:30

Comments

Just seeing if there is any one from the Helo Det. 7 out there, I would like to get in contact with.

Comments

Congratulations Mac! 50 years doesn't seem like that long ago, does it? In 1970, I was a farm boy off of a Wisconsin dairy farm and had no idea just how big the ocean was. What a way to find out, eh?

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WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBER Jack Collinsworth, Marine Detachment, 54-56 (Sgt) from Mattoon, IL.

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Whoever is responsible for putting the pictures of this tired, wrinkled, old, snipe in the Hannah News, I thank you. It is a priviledge for me to be part of this association. Aloha, Mack

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Co. 050 NRTC San Diego. 2 gold stars & a yellow ribbon on our flag. Our Chief was a B.T., that made him a good guy. Aloha, Mack

Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: dtbyrum@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div
Date: 20 Jan 2011
Time: 07:05

Comments

Henry, it was 50 years for me 1/10/11, Company 027 at NRTC San Diego.

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It's hard to believe it was 1/2 a Century ago. The Hanna left lifetime memories on a lot of people including family's. She was the best of my military career.

Name: PAUL "FRENCHIE" TUROUNET
Email_Address: turounet@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#1&4Fireroom-B-Div.Office
Date: 18 Jan 2011
Time: 19:55

Comments

"CONGRADULATION MAC" Wow that makes you older than the hills---smooth sailing from now on my friend !!

Name: ROB MORIS
Email_Address: 2rnk1612@cox.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1957 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 18 Jan 2011
Time: 15:08

Comments

Mac, Congradulations ! on the "50" missed the info the first time through I do believe that that Blue uniform changed most of our lives. Rob

Comments

just logging aboard

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On this date 50 yrs ago, I was sworn into the USN at Ft. Jackson,S.C.. From a dirt farm in S.C., To the Far reaches of the Pacific. It forever changed my life. Aloha. Mack

Name: David Tonnancour (Frenchy)
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Crash Crew
Date: 17 Jan 2011
Time: 11:10

Comments

JD, Good to see you on this site. Hope all is well with you. hope to see ya soon. Dave

Comments

JD, Good to see you on this site. Hope all is well with you. hope to see ya soon. Dave

Name: roger l williams
Email_Address: topgun11@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vaw-11
Date: 17 Jan 2011
Time: 09:32

Comments

great website

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BRANSON REUNION - MAY 10-15, 2011. All Ships Company,Air Wing and Marines who served aboard 1944-1976 invited. Info at http://www.reunionproregistration.com/usshancock.htm or contact me.

Name: Mel Woods
Email_Address: k7cmz@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CRDIV
Date: 15 Jan 2011
Time: 18:30

Comments

Checking Log.

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JD, welcome back aboard. My two deployments with VA-212 aboard the Hannah were the highlight of my Naval Aviation career. Good memories that I want to keep alive with this Association! Pete

Comments

JD to me it seems like the older you get the more you think about your past and wonder.

Name: James D. Smith (JD)
Email_Address: James.Smith@ArvinMeritor.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 72-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-! Crash & Salvage
Date: 15 Jan 2011
Time: 11:41

Comments

I believe I have registered before but it has been a while. I want to keep closer to my past and plan on attending the next reunion, etc.

Comments

Pete Cole told an amusing story about an encounter with the Hancock captain, Ted Fellowes. I decided to post a bit on a similar subject on the scuttlebutt page. It's titled "Field Day 75."

Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: dtbyrum@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div
Date: 11 Jan 2011
Time: 14:53

Comments

There might be 7 or 8 members of V-4 Div (61-65) attending the mini reunion at Branson. Any V-4 members from that era I would appreciate an e-mail letting me know if you plan on attending. Thanks!

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NEW LIFE MEMBER; #453 MMC Guy B. Taylor, M Div, 69-74, Durant, OK

Comments

XO, insightful post. Glad you directed the crew to the post on the other "Scuttlebut page." Pete

Comments

In scanning the Scuttlebutt, I decided to reply to one of Charlie's posts, and I ended up giving my views on the current situation with the XO of Enterprise. If you're interested, it's a Jan 10 post titled USS Lexington

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Sadly, one of my best COs has passed. James Curtin was one of the 'best of the best.'He will be missed by all that served under his Command. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fitchburg/obituary.aspx?n=james-m-curtin&pid=147570662. Respectfully Pete

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THANK-YOU XO. Aloha, Mack

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I agree with XO Tom Wimberly and Mike Brown, but I do check both sites, but less frequently.Pete

Comments

If you count the # of posts - there are many more on the Scuttlebutt. You can add the same info - be flexible enough to try it!

Comments

If you count the # of posts - there are many more on the Scuttlebutt. You can add the same info - be flexible enough to try it!

Comments

I also prefer the(old) system. Find myself checking in less and less

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XO I think most shipmates would agree. I suggested running the QTR deck formal and running one called After Brow the same way for Sailors to talk candid about experiences....Charlie

Name: Tom Skuza
Email_Address: tomatdalake@gctel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Division
Date: 08 Jan 2011
Time: 20:09

Comments

Looking to find shipmates.

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I prefer the "old system" over the new system involving the Scuttlebutt section. I'm using the site less and enjoying it less.

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ANOTHER NEW LIFE MEMBER; MMC Guy Taylor, USN, Ret, M Div (MMC), 69-74.

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Question? Why was the format changed? Seems to be much less traffic on the web site these days. Kind of sorry about that.

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Charlie: Consider the bell unrung. The QD Log should remain in its present format. You might want to contact the webmaster directly with your suggestions about scuttlebutt.

webmaster@usshancockassociation.org

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Larry what are you withdrawing, You can't unring a bell...Charlie

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I would like for the scuttlebutt to use the same forum as this and be deleted after a period of time. If shipmates want to keep something they can print it....Charlie

Comments

Tom: I've been advised there are some issues regarding character count in the comments area on the QD log. I will withdraw my suggestion subject to further discussion.

Comments

Ditto on the Larry Jones recommendation to increase the character limit on these posts.

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Webmaster: 250 character limit includes spaces. My post below is 243 characters. I would suggest increasing the limit to perhaps 500 characters. It would have saved me a bunch of editing time.

Comments

Thanks, Tom, for posting. I hoped the webmaster would post the information on the website from now till the reunion. Though the mini-reunion is not an association event, IMHO it is of enough interest to members to be recognized on this site.

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WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBERS; MRC John Louden, USN, Ret, A Div (MR2) 71-74, Jim Seabaugh, HU-1(HM3) 61-63

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WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBERS: DDave Friend, S-3(SH2), 66-70, Timothy Gregory, G(AN), 73-75; James Lester, N(QM3), 66-70

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NEW LIFE MEMBERS. 449 David Estrada, B Div #4 FR, 61-64 450 Gary Snavely, B(BT3) #4 FR, 55-59 451 JohnSoroka, AMM2, WWII Plankowner, 44-45 452 Donald D. Anderson, CR (RM3)67-69

Name: TOM BORING
Email_Address: Texastom95@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1978-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 DIVISION
Date: 06 Jan 2011
Time: 09:33

Comments

BRANSON REUNION. Information about the reunion can be found at www. reunion proregistration.com/usshancock.htm. The dates are May 10-15, 2011. You can e-mail or call me at 765-778-4247. Hotel reservations should be made immediately. TOM

Comments

It would be nice to have the information about the Branson mini-reunion on this site. I understand it is not an association activity but it is of interest to many of our members.

Name: Charles Perkinson Sr.
Email_Address: boatsmate1@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 2nd div
Date: 04 Jan 2011
Time: 09:53

Comments

Great ship. Would love to chat with others who were on board at the same time.

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Larry as I remember we pulled into Hunters Point several times during home port for modifications. I don't know witch departments but I would guess electronics and radar. It was a good time for us to take leave. they were liberal with it...Charlie

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i think you are right charlie after dry dock she was in good shape i know the cats were. as for the rest of the ship we scored realwell in ori inspection in june of 1963, .i hope everyone had a happy new year start up we did.

Name: Greg Terhune
Email_Address: gt2118@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OA Division
Date: 01 Jan 2011
Time: 21:28

Comments

My first ship. I have many fond memories of shipmates and life-changing experiences; wouldn't trade them for anything.

Name: Paul Turounet, AKA: Frenchy
Email_Address: turounet@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#1&4Fireroom-B-Div.Office
Date: 31 Dec 2010
Time: 18:32

Comments

Hey Mack , sorry I have not contacted you via email but have had some down time will explain ---Wishing a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all and a healthy and prosperus 2011.

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Wishing Each One a Happy & Prosperous New Year, Aloha. Mack

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 198-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-div
Date: 31 Dec 2010
Time: 16:38

Comments

Whishing a happy new year to all shipmates & your family.

Comments

A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to the HANCOCK sailors each and every one of us. God Bless, this new year. May their seas be smooth and the winds following.

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Ronald in my days She might have been old but had the latest modifications and was top notch. They may have let her deteriorate when they had a replacement.

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i was not aware that the ships store had patches but some other people were looking for them. thank you mr hunter for the info. like others my blues do not fit now. my wife found a lot of things i did not remember. dress whites and hat.

Name: Ronald J. Brackett
Email_Address: rjbrackett@mac.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R Division
Date: 29 Dec 2010
Time: 06:06

Comments

My first ship. A tough way to learn about the Navy and life in general - but I did learn. What sticks with me was how well she performed in spite of the sad shape she was in. A ship with a proud history and a true veteran.

Name: Peter D Carlson
Email_Address: carlsonpeter65@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: communications
Date: 28 Dec 2010
Time: 05:21

Comments

I served aboard during operations and deployment in the bay of Tonkin. Would like information about air operations and locations of deployment during this period.

Name: John Hunter President Life Member #28
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div.
Date: 27 Dec 2010
Time: 13:40

Comments

Shipmates, We are looking for the oldest and the youngest members of the Association. So far John Sheen is the oldest with a birthdate of July 4, 1916. If you can beat that or are the youngest, please let me know. P. S. I was born 6/19/1954.

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Larry, the ship's store also has the patch. It is only $7.00 with free shipping.

Comments

My database about Siegenthaler says he was lost on a launch. Engine lost power or quit and he went in the water and didn't make it out of the plane.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Assn Pres
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Executive Officer
Date: 25 Dec 2010
Time: 17:02

Comments

For Carol Clinch. Interesting you mention Siegenthaler was a VF-7 pilot. On the brass plaque aboard the USS Yorktown Museum at Charleston, he is shown as in ship's company.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Assn Pres.
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Exec
Date: 25 Dec 2010
Time: 16:58

Comments

For Carol Clinch: Siegenthaler connection. Until 2006, we had Diane Brown as an Assoc. Mbr of the Ass'n. She was a niece of Siegenthaler. Do you know her?

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Jon Seabaugh:

http://www.priorservice.com/usshacvpa.html

Check this out for ship's patch. I've NOT done business with them, so cannot personally recommend them.

Comments

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. While we are with are family and loved ones, please remember the members of the armed forces that can't be with theirs.

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wish everyone a merry christmas. i have my dress blues that i wore back then. still have my crow , ships patch also. if i do not get back on i wish everyone a happy new year and good things in the new year.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone, and a Happy New Year. Hard to remember that 44 years ago tonight we were sitting in the Tonkin Gulf, hoping that the stand down would last thru Chrismas day. Don't forget those that are away from home today.

Name: Carol Clinch
Email_Address: carolwize@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-DIVISION
Date: 24 Dec 2010
Time: 07:13

Comments

Looking for anyone that might have known my Uncle LT (jg) Charles Douglas Siegenthaler - was a V-7 Fighter Pilot - lost Jan 3, 1945.

Name: KEITH HALL
Email_Address: sharon.keith1956@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A DIVISON
Date: 23 Dec 2010
Time: 11:44

Comments

HAVEING YHE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE BUT DID;NT KNOW IT...!!!

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Congrats Mac, The Marines take good care of ther Corpsmen from what I've seen. Seabee's do. I had one as a friend, my son had blood poisoning once he ended it. a lot of them move up to be PA's after yrs under their belt.

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Hello folks,Our son graduated from fleet marine trainning,at camp lejeune, n.c.,12-14-10.Now he meets the criteria for combat corpsman.HE is imbeded with the 2nd marine div.,2nd marine expeditionary force, combat engineers, company MAC. ALOHA,Mack

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: Valhalla1@cableone.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 22 Dec 2010
Time: 05:37

Comments

Jon I never could find a shoulder patch, I found the upside down triangle one on the net and ordered oneIt must hace been something Pilots wore on thier jackets...Charlie

Name: Jon Seabaugh
Email_Address: jhlk@midwest-connections.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HU-1 MEDICAL
Date: 21 Dec 2010
Time: 11:40

Comments

Is there anyone selling the ship's patch. I would like to purchase some. Merry Christmas.

816-250-2304

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Haven't posted for a while. Wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It's raining here in southern California and I'm starting to miss the old Hanna a little. (Especially if the water keeps rising!)

Name: Pat Lovetro
Email_Address: nick25@roadrunner.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div Lighting Shop
Date: 19 Dec 2010
Time: 14:28

Comments

I made the 2nd to last WestPac then swaped ships to the Wabash AOR5 because it was going right back over.I did 23yrs in the Merchant Marine and still get a big thrill being ashore for the Holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! TO ALL MY OLD SHIPMATES!!

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Here we are going to go into a new yr before long. I remember my 6th grade teacher telling us most of us would see 2k. I'm going to live to 104 and get shot by a jealous husband. Merry Christmas...Charlie

Name: Donald Cecil
Email_Address: stlive123@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 18 Dec 2010
Time: 17:28

Comments

What a ride!!

Name: Dave Z
Email_Address: drz76@windstream.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-4 machine Shop
Date: 18 Dec 2010
Time: 13:12

Comments

A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year to all. Dave Z

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Larry, We are still here but busy with the holidays and family. Hope you and your all have a great Christmas and that goes for all our shipmates Past and Present and their Family's. Dennis

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snowblower fixed. merry christmas and happy new year to everyone. charlie where are you? as i said before where are the ships company people at.

Name: ken sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm.
Date: 16 Dec 2010
Time: 17:58

Comments

David, we have a town name pearsall not but about 40 miles frome me. my daughter and her family live their. have not seen you before on coments. great you and yours have a great Xmas and year. ken

Name: David Pearsall (Cowboy)
Email_Address: jlp.longhorns@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R Division
Date: 16 Dec 2010
Time: 16:19

Comments

A Merry Christmas and a Great New Year 2011 to all

Name: larry knafel
Email_Address: lmknafel@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A3division
Date: 14 Dec 2010
Time: 13:17

Comments

does any one remember the anchor and the bluejacket? hope all have great holidays and good times. working on the snowblower.

Name: Gordon Marquardt
Email_Address: hubbardlk@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: hanger deck
Date: 12 Dec 2010
Time: 10:39

Comments

wonderful memories

Name: Pat Lovetro
Email_Address: nick25@roadrunner.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 73-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div Lighting Shop
Date: 12 Dec 2010
Time: 01:29

Comments

Merry Christmas Everyone! I spent about 15 Christmasses at sea, counting the Navy & the Merchant Marine. Being ashore is better, even if it is here in Buffalo,LOL.

Name: Bill Laney MM2
Email_Address: kf4guw@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-div
Date: 11 Dec 2010
Time: 10:06

Comments

A very Merry Christmas and a great and happy new year to all

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Merry CHRISTmas and happy holidays to all. ALOHA, Mack

Name: James Cauley
Email_Address: delorisdeskins@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 11111
Date: 09 Dec 2010
Time: 15:07

Comments

my first cousin Leonard Smith (deceased) from Logan County, Kentucky (Russellville, KY) served aboard the Hancock during WWII. My service came later 1955-59, ex RM2.

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came over to see if anyone was useing this log any longer. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Shipmates ! ! calm winds and fair seas.

Name: tim gregory
Email_Address: tgregory@bepc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Div
Date: 08 Dec 2010
Time: 00:21

Comments

checks in the mail Will be member soon Merry Christmas to all

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ANOTHER NEW MEMBER: Dave Friend, S-3 Div, SH2, 66-70. Welcome aboard Dave.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: aug.1954- july1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: print shop
Date: 05 Dec 2010
Time: 12:53

Comments

looking down the list I don't see any old sailors. looking for shipmates during that time

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would like to see more ships co come aboard. charlie i have a freind that was in the canada navy. this site is great, since i found it. i enjoy talking to people. but let it snow i like it.

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Welcome aboard William, There are several of us V06 guys from your time period here, George Weston, Jim Winn and my self. Hope you can make the next reunion in Chicago in 2012. Dennis Flynn

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NEW MEMBER: William Booher, V-6/W/MAA (ATR2), 61-64. Welcome Aboard.

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BRANSON REUNION HOTEL RESERVATIONS. You should go ahead and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. The month of May is a busy month in Branson with many reunions planned.

Name: William Booher
Email_Address: boowho5@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V6,SpWep,MOA
Date: 03 Dec 2010
Time: 03:33

Comments

Look forward to hearing from any former shipmates. Served as aviation electronic tech in the V-6 Div. While aboard the Hancock I was then transferred to the special weapons division and then transferred to be with the master at arms group.

Name: bill stephens
Email_Address: frostybk@pacbell.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964/1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: cook/baker
Date: 01 Dec 2010
Time: 22:31

Comments

assigned to hanna out of s/d ca 1964/1967 cook and baker / great site hope to find others that served same time

Name: James E Jones
Email_Address: jjones4124@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-121
Date: 01 Dec 2010
Time: 14:36

Comments

Very well presented web site. It is good to see the history of the ship. I had no idea this info was available. thanks for your hard work. I often look at my cruise book to bring back old memories.

Comments

When someone joins the Assn they are sent an up to date roster. Subsequent changes are printed in Hannah Newsletter. Copies of the latest roster are available from the Membership Chairman for $5.00. This service is available to active members.

Name: Howard Dawson ABF-2
Email_Address: cuthdaw2@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIR V-4
Date: 28 Nov 2010
Time: 12:26

Comments

Great site, how about listing shipmate's addresses? NO, I AM NOT AN INSURANCE SALESMAN !!

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Great site, how about listing shipmate's addresses? NO, I AM NOT AN INSURANCE SALESMAN !!

Name: Albert J Reid
Email_Address: jpandajr@uniontel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ships Company
Date: 27 Nov 2010
Time: 16:12

Comments

My father Capt. Albert F. Reid USN/Ret. was the ships dental officer from 4/68 until about 4/70 serving 2 deployments in the South China Sea. I was in 8th and 9th grade and fondly recall the dependants crusises.

Name: william booher
Email_Address: boowho5@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: avaiton maintence
Date: 25 Nov 2010
Time: 22:54

Comments

was assinged to the hanna after "a" school in NAS Memphis where I completed aviation electroincs training.

Comments

Looks like the log needs to have a cleaning of the old entries. Or: have search process to make it possible to find a particular log. Sorry I am not a computer expert and could not tell you how to do it.

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Want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to remember all those who are serving, particularly those far away from home. Smooth sailing all.

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div #4
Date: 24 Nov 2010
Time: 19:05

Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all my shipmates out there.

Name: Prescott, R.C. USN (RET)
Email_Address: sopawjo@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: supply s-1
Date: 20 Nov 2010
Time: 00:07

Comments

former assn member/chk in the mail/great web site/does the old girl proud. my time on Hancock was two of the best years of my navy career. hope to hear from some of my old shipmates.

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Ken could you get the Chief to get you to e-mal me and get you hooked up with FB with me....Charlie

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James Gibson: What circumstances caused you to fly off Hancock Thanksgiving Day 1969?

Name: Thomas Huibregtse
Email_Address: thomashuibregtse249@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B div 1 fire room
Date: 19 Nov 2010
Time: 17:11

Comments

anybody out there from 1 fire room in those years. I would like to hear from you Dutch.

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Sorry to hear of the passing of Craig Close, I remember him all the time and thought he was a great guy.

Name: James Gibson
Email_Address: jgjg1971@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Laundry
Date: 18 Nov 2010
Time: 02:57

Comments

I am trying to proof that I flew off the Hancock on Thanksgiving Day to Danag and had a short layover. Can you help or tell me where to look?

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Just received word that Craig H. Close died over the Vets Day holiday. I named him "Consultant for Veterans Health Issues." He assisted a lot of our shipmates in their dealings with the VA, etc. Sorry to see him go. Wayne Erven has been informed.

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WELCOME ABOARD NEW MEMBERS: Ron Jorgensen, RM3, CR Div, 63-65, Tim Barker, SN, CR Div, 75-76.

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NEW LIFE MEMBERS who will never have to pay dues again: #447 CDR John Dunn, DC, Ret, D Div 57-60, #448 Dennis Sanders, ABH3, V-1, 60-64

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Our navigator Commander Tibbets became an Admiral. I know very little else about what happened to him. I thought he was a great officer and human being Does anyone have further information?

Name: larry knafel
Email_Address: lmknafel@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 61-63
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A3 division
Date: 13 Nov 2010
Time: 07:56

Comments

hope everyone had a great time on veterans day. charlie good to see you back. mack do you remember miles i think he was in #3 or 4 bt

Comments

Good question Mack what are the rules of engagement (ROE) for us.we get cencored here or the scuttlebut..Charlie

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: henry. mccormick82@gmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#4&1 Firerooms
Date: 11 Nov 2010
Time: 19:13

Comments

On the QUARTER DECK LOG,I would like to see the OFFICIAL RULES of USAGE posted by the Powers that are Please. Also DON M.TOLD TOM W.IF HE SAW ANYTHING THAT WAS UNAPPROPRIATE,IT WOULD BE DELETED,I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A CENSORSHIP LIST POSTED.MACK

Comments

Thanks to all who volunteer and serve and even those who were drafted and served with Honor. Mack

Name: Jim Winn Life Member # 170
Email_Address: Jwinnfsm@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 and VF - 211
Date: 11 Nov 2010
Time: 06:21

Comments

On this Veterans Day, November 11, 2010. Thanks to all our servicemen and servicewomen who served our country faithfully and honorably. A special thanks to all who served aboard the USS Hancock. God Bless all of you! Jim

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div-4 Fireroom
Date: 11 Nov 2010
Time: 06:16

Comments

Hope everyone has a safe Veteran's Day. Thank you to all for your service.

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Gordon, I have to respond , I 'm not keeping radio silence with you. Just like before, we will walk the plank together. Hows the mate. She was like one of the crew. I'm taking it broadside again but will live to fight another day ...Charlie

Comments

Warning, Do Not read my post it may hurt your feelings. Charlie

Name: ken sureddin
Email_Address: mksrueddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div aft eng. rm.
Date: 07 Nov 2010
Time: 17:04

Comments

mike, their is alot of guys posting don't know if i still fell good about the outcome. hope it works oot for the assco. don't even know abbrive for that have a good nite ken

Name: gordon pritchett
Email_Address: gordonprtchtt@yahoo.co.uk
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: visiter
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ex royal navy
Date: 07 Nov 2010
Time: 13:03

Comments

hi charlie nice to see that you replied pretty damn quick nice to know that you still advertise the RN its good to still know that you are still the main live wire on the log yours aye gordon

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Gordon, I'm glad to see you muster. I'm not crazy about the change. I wear my Royal Navy hat often.I can't can't say anything here or it's to long. I hope people aren't run off to e-mail or FB because of the change Tell the Mates Hi....Charlie

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hi charlie thought it was about time i had a word to you on the log had a message off dennis on facebook telling me that you wondered wre i was hope that you are ok and the familly be logging again charlie all the best yours aye gordon

Name: ken SUR
Email_Address: change chamnge
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft eng rm.
Date: 05 Nov 2010
Time: 17:55

Comments

CHARLIE, THIS IS NOT GOOD YOU DID YOUR DUTY FOR THIS COUNTRY. JUST LIKE THE PEOPLE OR DOING RIGHT NOW IN THE PLACES. NOW SO NOW WHAT. KEN.

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Howard, I don't know how you call yourself voice of the Hancock. The Pilots air strikes were her voice.Hmmm?

Name: Howard Thomas
Email_Address: fcboard@fone.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Public Affairs
Date: 04 Nov 2010
Time: 09:01

Comments

I was the voice of the Hancock from KHAN TV3 during deployments 1968 and 69

Name: Jack Kendig
Email_Address: ourtank@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Division
Date: 03 Nov 2010
Time: 15:39

Comments

Looking for Division crewmates that served on the Hannah 1963-1966

Name: charlie bryant
Email_Address: charlie96051@aol.c0m
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962=1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: hanger deck v=3
Date: 02 Nov 2010
Time: 21:29

Comments

thanks for a good website

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v2 ag
Date: 01 Nov 2010
Time: 08:11

Comments

Hi, All, I am trying to jog my brain cells. I am trying to find out where the large model of the USS Hancock is at. It was moved from the Bremerton Naval Museum to somewhere back in the 90's. If anyone has any info, please post, or email me. Thanks.

Name: Larry "Pazaz" Paveza
Email_Address: lpaveza@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: "A" Division
Date: 31 Oct 2010
Time: 05:11

Comments

I am excited about the reunion coming to Chicago in 2012. Maybe I'll have a chance to meet some old friends.

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I'm finally back on line with the same E-mail address, I went down to the table they have with fixed bayonet, They sent a guy right up with me to shut me up. I know when to pick my firefights and pull the trigger....Charlie

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MEMBERSHIP GUY OUTTA TOWN from 27 Oct to 10 Nov, No e-mails please. If you need to contact someone, contact John Hunter, Assn President.

Name: GEORGE PERRAULT
Email_Address: GEOLOIS@UMICH.EDU
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 66-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 115
Date: 25 Oct 2010
Time: 15:19

Comments

CHECK OUT ON THE WEB VVA310.ORG.

NEED INFO ON ROBERT C. MARVIN MIA 2/14/67 WITH VA 115 TF 77

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would like to see more shipmates come aboard this site its great. charlie finally showed back up. someof the ones that i remember have not showed.

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: 12345
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 24 Oct 2010
Time: 19:17

Comments

For some reason my post from here aren't showing up on schuttebutt. I will have more time to mess with it when I get my machine going, I miss my Shipmates....Charlie

Name: Charlie Ridens
Email_Address: 12345
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 24 Oct 2010
Time: 18:54

Comments

I'm useing a computer in the computer room, I can't hardley see the type it is so small, I hope to have mine online this week. It's been a mess with so many pwople checking in....Charlie

Name: ken s
Email_Address: don't know
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft. eng. rm
Date: 23 Oct 2010
Time: 16:57

Comments

Robert it was a 4 hr. watch. i think thats the way it was. ken

Name: ken su
Email_Address: don't knoe
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft eng. rm.
Date: 23 Oct 2010
Time: 16:28

Comments

robert, stood duty on gen. watch in port. was hopeing notting went wrong in my 2 hrs. have a good night ken

Name: ROBERT BARRY
Email_Address: BOBNLINDA2@FRONTIER.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-DIV
Date: 23 Oct 2010
Time: 15:49

Comments

DUTY STATION, WAS IN THE GENERATOR GANG.

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charlie heard your move was ok, just got back from the lake. will try to call later someone said your number did not work let me know ok.

Name: Larry Muse
Email_Address: jwshelby@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1940s (this is daughter so not sure)
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 21 Oct 2010
Time: 05:28

Comments

Need to change my mailing address. No computer access so please mail newsletter to new address Larry Muse Apartment # 138 12401 Gayton Road Richmond, VA 23238

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div, 4 Fireroom
Date: 19 Oct 2010
Time: 21:57

Comments

Okay, I believe I have taken care of the issues with Scuttlebutt Corner.

Check it out, it's good for long postings and keeps replys to the original posting together.

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This is for Capt. Curtis Menefee. I served under you in the V-6 division on the Hancock. Welcome aboard and hope to see you at the reunion in Chicago. Please contact me if you get a chance. My email is above. Thank, Dennis Flynn

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The "threads" don't seem to be working to me. Aren't threads supposed to carry a series of postings on the same subject? It doesn't seem to me they are accomplishing that.

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Stephen Riggins: look in the "Scuttlebutt" - the 250 character limit makes it impossible for me to answer here about the ramp strike accident.

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TWO MORE NEW LIFE MEMBERS joined the ranks of those who will never have to pay dues again: #445 CWO Thomas Porter, USN, Ret, OE Div 73-76 #446 CAPT Curtis Menefee, JAGC, USNR, Ret, V-6 and OP Div, 60-62

Name: Michael R. (Mike) Verville, 2nd VP - USS Hancock Association
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X/AIMD
Date: 18 Oct 2010
Time: 19:50

Comments

To All Members - I'm available to help show you how to use the new Scuttlebutt Corner if you have questions. Just email me, post your request here, or call me at (706) 554-3633. I've got unlimited calling and will be happy to help you.

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Charlie - tried to call by the number you gave is not working. Let me know if you have another number that is in service. Send me an email, post it, or give me a call at (706) 554-3633. Thanks - Mike

Name: Charles R Ridens
Email_Address: Valhalla1@cableone.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 18 Oct 2010
Time: 07:54

Comments

My new address 1800 beach dr, unit 196. zip 39701, C- phone 228-228-4644. It will only catch a signal when I'm near a window.....Charlie

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div.
Date: 17 Oct 2010
Time: 11:39

Comments

I like this new format. In answer to the question about a crash during the 70-71 cruise, we manned all the lookout stations. I do remember a plane hitting the fantail and burting in pieces. A big piece skidded down the flight deck.

Name: kenneth sureddin
Email_Address: mksureddin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div. aft rm
Date: 16 Oct 2010
Time: 17:11

Comments

Wayne i know all of you guys do a very good job of taking care of Hanna log. i will be alot more careful of the coments i make. sorry ken

Name: Dan Colleran
Email_Address: coachresults@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE/OI
Date: 15 Oct 2010
Time: 19:24

Comments

This change is terrific. BRAVO ZULU Don!

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Mike i am getting closer. later ken

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MIKE, have tryed can pick up what someone says but get page not found. thanks for info. must have hole in head. ken

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B div
Date: 15 Oct 2010
Time: 12:00

Comments

Thanks to the webmaster, about time!

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NEW ROSTERS AVAILABLE NOW. I just completed a new roster. Available for $5 to cover printing, and postage. Contact me if you want one. MEMBERS ONLY.

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really you cannot say anything. we where in the military for the freedom of this US of A. so you just let it happen to the USA. this is nuts. ken

Name: D.T. Mac McCHRISTIAn
Email_Address: DelMarC3Corvettes@comcast.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mdiv -SUPPLY PO
Date: 14 Oct 2010
Time: 15:40

Comments

Adults Nit-Picking , What a Shame !!!

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anyone out there know whats going on. what happened to the formon now we have scuttlebutt.charlie where are you? i hope someone takes care of this.

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With the addition of the "Scuttlebutt" section, I will start posting in two sections. New members, and another for new Life Members.

I will NOT be putting addresses, e-mails, or phone numbers on line in either section.

Name: Stephen Riggins
Email_Address: sr39riggins@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd Division, Boatswain Mate
Date: 14 Oct 2010
Time: 09:58

Comments

I am a vet counselor. My client is looking for incident in 70-71, Vietnam coast, Flight Ops; between 2300 hours and 0001. Plane hit fantail, exploded, dropped into water. A fire broke out, & recovery followed. Do U Remember this?

Name: John Hunter
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Life Member
Years_Aboard: 1977-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B.Div
Date: 14 Oct 2010
Time: 07:01

Comments

Don, I like the new format. I can read the scuttlebutt with the threads a lot easier than I could on here. John

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Hancock Webmaster - Thanks for opening the SCUTTLEBUTT CORNER! It will free up the Quarterdeck Log for visitors to leave a short note, announcement or question as it was originally designed to do.

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This is a new format, please for "blogs" go to the Scuttlebutt Locker at the above link.

Thank you,