Quarterdeck Log Entries 

Name: Kelly Edwards
Email_Address: lunarayne22@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: none served
Division_Squadron_Detachment: none served
Date: 01 Oct 2006
Time: 08:35

My grandfather, Henry Sherman Winchester Jr. served aboard the U.S.S. Hancock during the war and spoke of the Hancock often. Unfortunately he has passed.

Name: Carl A. Turner
Email_Address: six2school@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 29 Sep 2006
Time: 10:47

I am looking for ports and dates of entry from 1960-64. I was deployed aboard cruises to WestPac. Please respond. Thank you.

Name: Timothy L. Nielsen
Email_Address: Corirocky@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 div.
Date: 29 Sep 2006
Time: 10:45

Recently had lunch with Steven M. Egan and his wife, Glenna, while on a trip to Missouri. He was also in S-3 Div. same years. Also experienced a U.S.S. Frank Evans reunion going on in the same hotel we were staying. Looked like they were having a great time!

Name: Michael j Hazel
Email_Address: mhazel4777@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 air dept.
Date: 28 Sep 2006
Time: 11:45

below decks

Name: TOM KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
Date: 27 Sep 2006
Time: 18:39

JUST WATCHED EM SINK THE USS ORISKANY ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL. A FISHING REEF IN FLA. IS BETTER THAN THE FATE THE HANNAH SUFFERED. THE BIG O WAS IN THE RESERVE FLEET IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE SHE WAS SENT TO CORPUS, THEN ON TO HER END. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GO ABOARD HER WHEN SHE WAS IN BEAUMONT WHICH IS NEAR MY HOME. THE SHOW WAS WELL WORTH WATCHING AND IM SURE IT WILL BE SHOWN AGAIN.

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: August '66 to Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 27 Sep 2006
Time: 14:24

Fair winds & smooth sailin'.... Jim Baird ATN2

Name: Tom Rogers
Email_Address: ctrogers28025@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: xxxx-xxxx
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-92
Date: 26 Sep 2006
Time: 15:53

attended 06 reunion as guest of Marvin White to help with the hospitality suite. Had a great time. enjoyed meeting all the Hancock attendees.

Name: Dave Stamer
Email_Address: dstamer315@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Cats
Date: 25 Sep 2006
Time: 22:33

In response to Steve Lyons inquiry about the airdales that we lost on this cruise. Three of them were in my division and on the Cat crew. They were lost in an auto accident while we were in port in Hawaii

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 25 Sep 2006
Time: 20:09

For Steve Lyons. The only legitimate reason for them not being on the Wall is that the deaths occurred while the ship was not in the combat zone.

Name: Steve Lyons
Email_Address: slyons1184@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-2 div
Date: 25 Sep 2006
Time: 18:04

I served on the Hancock in the spring of 72. I was going through my cruise book the other day. On the page "In Memoriam" the seven airdales I was wondering if you know the circumstances of their death. I was on deck . when one of them was killed in an accident and I cant find any of the names on the wall. Does anyone remember this.

Name: VINCENT J. SCALESE
Email_Address: vjscalese@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966/1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
Date: 25 Sep 2006
Time: 15:57

Trying to locate friends who served aboard Hancock during 1966 to 1970 anyone reading this please E-mail me at vjscalese@msn.com...............................THANKS

Name: Daniel Carattini
Email_Address: dcarattini8425@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2/Cats
Date: 25 Sep 2006
Time: 14:32

looking for close ups of flight deck during flight ops;

Name:   Jack Spiking
Email_Address: lspiking@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 7th division
Date: 24 Sep 2006
Time: 17:12

Website is very interesting. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Name: george nellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
Date: 24 Sep 2006
Time: 13:16

Hi Tom and Crew tried another server hope this makes it. Would like to know if any VF-24 pilots remember or have photo's of me dressing up in flight suit and helmet with new year banner coming in to the ready room on new years eve

Name: REYNALDO ORNELAS
Email_Address: REINALDO49@PEOPLEPC.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-DIV
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Time: 23:13

IM LOOKING FOR 1970-1971 PACIFIC CRUISE BOOK FOR USS HANCOCK CVA-19.

Name: Richard Corbin
Email_Address: rcorb@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Paraloft
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Time: 21:37

Does anybody remember a guy named Pardee who built a superb large model of the Hanna? He used to work on it back on the fantail in good weather. I wonder what became of him and the model?

Name: John E Sampson
Email_Address: JES1735@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E division
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Time: 20:23

Received the Hannah news today. Just browsing for shipmates that were aboard and in E division during my 3 plus years

Name: john f davis
Email_Address: jfdavisca@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: IC Gang E Div
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Time: 13:19

Keep up the good work, the Hannah will live on. Would be happy to hear from any of my former shipmates. I worked a lot with R Division, and they were kind enough to let my use the welding rig. Did a lot of work for Navigation, and knew a couple of the ships carpenters, if fact tucked away some where I have a desk sign made from the flight deck, as well as a piece of the old flight deck shaped like the ship with CVA 19 0n it

Name: Tom Henman
Email_Address: Thomas.E.Henman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Time: 05:04

Good morning, glad to see some photos of the reunion. Sorry I missed it as it was on my side of the world this year. I joined just a little to late to know about it. Good job Michael on the photos. Still looking to hear from some on the gang from the squadron.

Name: John V Hlubek
Email_Address: jrhlubek@ioatelecom.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V4/V6
Date: 21 Sep 2006
Time: 08:05

This website is looking better every time I look at it . I've always wondered what ever happened to Frank Goreman ? Same time period & worked, I believe, in parachute rig .

Name: Dennis Stones
Email_Address: denstones@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division
Date: 21 Sep 2006
Time: 00:44

I came aboard Hanna in September 1963 as AN Left as AN/ADJ3 Striker in October of 1964 Looking for crew mates in V-6 Division.

Name: Dennis Stones
Email_Address: denstones@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division
Date: 21 Sep 2006
Time: 00:37

I came aboard The Fighting HANNA November 1963 (the day President John F. Kennedy was killed). I couldn't find my way around for awhile since the crew was on the flight deck during ceremonies. I was assigned to V-6 Ground Support and stayed there for the duration of my tour which got me out three weeks early do to Deployment for WesPac 64-65.

Name: Dennis Stones
Email_Address: denstones@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division
Date: 21 Sep 2006
Time: 00:27

I'm looking for crew mates Pentzing,Woolsey

Name: Michael Postolan Jr
Email_Address: admin@usshancock.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: None-
Division_Squadron_Detachment: None-
Date: 19 Sep 2006
Time: 13:08

I have posted some pictures of the reunion in Charleston SC sent to me by ED & Mary Barowski you can view them here http://virtualcruisebooks.com/v-web/gallery/albums.php

Name: Ricardo Espinosa
Email_Address: drespinosa@ricocoffee.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: W Division
Date: 19 Sep 2006
Time: 11:29

I was a YN2. I just happened to Google USS Hancock and came up with a bunch of sites. I'm surprised! But I'm also overwhelmed by the emotions I feel remembering my service onboard the Hannah. It would be interesting to talk to someone I knew at that time.

Name: richard perrin
Email_Address: dukeperrin@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v2 cats/ag
Date: 19 Sep 2006
Time: 10:35

Love to hear from any of my shipmates

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Sep 2006
Time: 07:09

Note for the person who posted as Steve Carden. You must not be very serious about contacting shipmates if you post with an invalid email address. =================== Name: Steve Carden Email_Address: popeyesnav Association_Member: Yes Years_Aboard: 1967-1968 Division_Squadron_Detachment: aimd para.loft Date: 16 Sep 2006 Time: 08:34 Comments I was in V-3 div at Hunters point. I moved to the parachute loft before the cruise.

Name: bobby carter
Email_Address: poolman252@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: a-division
Date: 17 Sep 2006
Time: 10:22

hi, looking for all of you guys that was in our gang ac&r.

Name: Steve Carden
Email_Address: popeyesnav
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: aimd para.loft
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Time: 08:34

I was in V-3 div at Hunters point. I moved to the parachute loft before the cruise.

Name: Robert Cruze
Email_Address: robert@vfwserviceofficer.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Time: 02:02

I am looking for the Operation Eagle Pull, Frequent Wind Patch. I am also looking for the 1975 cruise book. If you can help please contact me. 360-314-5454 Thank You

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: RoddinDon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x div print shop
Date: 15 Sep 2006
Time: 13:15

to the guys I talked to at the Charleston reunion about pictures of the ship passing under the Golden Gate bridge, I now have that picture plus on of the straight flight pictures colorized they look real good. If you are still interested e-mail me or call me you have my card with my phone number

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 14 Sep 2006
Time: 21:40

Hey Anon, I was in 4 Fireroom during the same time period. Who are you masked man? I still keep in touch with some of the boys from the after firerooms and some from the forward firerooms. Leave a name and an email address.

Name: anon.
Email_Address: anon.
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 73-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B #3 FR
Date: 14 Sep 2006
Time: 11:31

Just cruising through the log. yes I remember the Hancock being in the I.O. in 1973. That's where I came aboard. I was heloed over from the USS Whiteplains.

Name: Robert Allen
Email_Address: maj_allen@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 212 and VA 164
Date: 12 Sep 2006
Time: 23:21

Thank you for keeping the memories alive. Any other members of 164 or 212 during that period, I would appreciate hearing from you. I was in the Avionics shop and on the check crew in the PI. Just curious what happened to different people I worked with.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 12 Sep 2006
Time: 09:13

Newsletter Editor Hiram Greer delivered the copy for the Hannah News to the printer today, and I emailed to the printer a database with the mailing list for the September issue. It should be in the mail in a few days.

Name: Dick Corbin
Email_Address: rlcorb@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Paraloft
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 17:44

Sorry about that Don, Wayne, and Tom. Had a brain fart on the web tender's name. My apologies.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 12:33

For Association members: the September issue of the Hannah News is delayed because some loose ends from the reunion need to be handled before we go to press.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 12:29

For Dick Corbin: Wayne Erven is the new Association President. It's Don Mettler, new Association President-elect, who is also the webmaster. I use my correct email address all the time when I post. Everywhere. I'm probably headed for trouble. I get tons of spam. I have no problem deleting it. I use Norton anti-virus and firewall, and I keep my fingers crossed.

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjack@.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-3 div
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 11:15

I said it once and I will say it one more time. The longer you leave those emails on the longer they have air time so to speak and they know it. The faster you get rid of them they will see it is a waste of time because they are not getting any time for people to see. I do it and get not even one a month. And that is not my real email address above, lol.

Name: Dick Corbin
Email_Address: rlcorb@yahoo.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Paraloft
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 11:04

I think Wayne does a super job maintaining this website. The problem is, as long as it is an open forum, anyone can post whatever they want as often as they want. Also, whenever you post your e-mail address here it is immediately harvested for spam mail purposes. I finally figured out what was happening and no longer post my correct address, hence no more spam. It's a shame but a fact of cyberspace life. The only way around this is a site that requires a password. I would be in favor of that for members-only as far as posting is concerned. An open site for reading, but password protected for posting. Want to post?..then join up and pay dues and get issued a password. If anyone abuses it then bar them from posting---problem solved. Make e-mail addresses available only to members. Just some thoughts on the situation.

Name: jess kitchens
Email_Address: homesteadmetals@hughes.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Cats
Date: 11 Sep 2006
Time: 06:57

I am interested in finding shipmates from this time frame. My email address is homesteadmetals@hughes.net

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 10 Sep 2006
Time: 08:54

Shipmates who commented about clutter on our website home page. Please go check it out now and give us your comments. Personally, I think it is beautifully simple. I really like it. I visit lots of web sites, and compared to ours, most of them are truly beasts that seem to defy you to figure out where you can go, and what's on the site. Congratulations, Association President-elect and webmaster Don Mettler, on an excellent home page.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 10 Sep 2006
Time: 08:44

Hey, Phil Torres, thanks for sending the new email address. I will get it into the next roster, and I will put it in the roster updates that go to new members with their rosters. I remember you from San Francisco. Didn't see you on the registration for Charleston; were you there? There was a big bunch of E Division guys there. Association Prez Wayne Erven told me that the E Division guys have volunteered to host and man the hospitality suite at the 2008 reunion in San Diego.

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div  IC Section
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 23:36

new e mail address phil.torres@sbcglobal.net

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Web Tender
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 22:34

Don Mettler

Name: Frederick R. Miller, PH1, USN REtired (55-73)
Email_Address: joker528@nycap.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: didn't
Division_Squadron_Detachment: nones
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 17:33

Partial obituary was published in the Albany (NY)Times Union on 9/9/2006. Cioffi, Lawrence A. NISKAYUNA Lawrence A. Cioffi M.D., of Niskayuna, died on September 7, 2006 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. A retired physician. He was a navigation officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock during World War II and as an assistant to Admiral Chester Nimitz. He was present on the USS Missouri for the signing of the Japanese surrender instrument. Dr. Cioffi is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Morse Cioffi; and children, Cristine Cioffi (John Sharkey), Lawrence Cioffi (Jan Clark Cioffi) and Antonette Cioffi (Harold Cowles). He was predeceased by grandson, Eric Clark Cioffi, and is survived by grandchildren, Sara Sharkey, Patrick Sharkey, Nicholas Cioffi, Lindsay Cioffi, Kelsey Cioffi, Avrie Cowles and Marley Cowles. He is also survived by a brother, Louis Cioffi of Niskayuna, and three sisters, Ann Cuozzo and Louise Rowe of Troy, and Antonette Macri of Albany. He was predeceased by a sister, Angela Colarusso of Troy. Dr. Cioffi was a member of the Mohawk Golf Club and Schenectady County Medical Society. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at the Mohawk Golf Club, Niskayuna from 4 to 5 p.m. with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 12 at St. Mary's Church, Troy, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Donations in his honor may be made to the Troy Boys and Girls Club, 1700 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180; Ellis Hospital Foundation, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308; or Hospice of the Greater Capital District, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. Arrangements are by the Jones Funeral Home, Schenectady.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: RoddinDon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x Div print shop
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 08:55

To any of the guys I talked to about ships pictures I had with me that wanted copies I'm talking with a guy about coloring them I'll let you know when I find out

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: '66 thru '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 08:10

Smooth Sailin' and Fair Winds Jim Baird ATN2

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 div
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 07:52

It is easy to complain Rodman, but 9 minutes before you made your post another unwanted one was posted. If you leave them on for any length of time they will continue to comeback. If you get rid of them as soon as possible they wont waste their time knowing it wont stay on long. Of course these post are a problem everywhere and there should be some way to turn them in. I do agree the home page could use a fresh look, to much clutter, alot like my desk, lol.

Name: C.Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@adelphia.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953- 1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 Cats
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 06:22

It's easy to complain. I believe a great job is being done to keep the site going. Keep up the good work!

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 69-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div
Date: 09 Sep 2006
Time: 04:57

I agree. Something should be done to keep the junk off this site. It's to good a site to have to put up with all that junk

Name: someone who cares
Email_Address: 1000@100
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: none at all
Division_Squadron_Detachment: none at all
Date: 08 Sep 2006
Time: 18:09

As someone who cares about this site I think some extra care has to be taken to keep it up to par. We have some unwanted guest here and they need to be removed. This site should be checked on a regular basis. And I think the home page could use a new fresher look, its to cluttered. Just someone who cares about it.

Name: Wallace D. Bennett, Jr.
Email_Address: wildmanwho@webtv.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971 - 1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st Div.
Date: 06 Sep 2006
Time: 13:30

Just stopped by & liked what I saw, I'm a USS Hassayampa AO-145 former sailor from: Dec.30,1971 Feb.23,1974 Live Long & Prosper as Commander Spock would have said while the XO aboard the USS Enterprise... ALOHA

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Aug '66 thru Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 30 Aug 2006
Time: 11:55

Jim Baird ATN2

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Aug 2006
Time: 08:32

For Frederick Hollingsworth: I have emailed instructions to you on how to renew your membership. For Tom Henman: I have emailed you the names and addresses I have on two former Association members who served in VF-51.

Name: Tom Henman
Email_Address: Thomas.E.Henman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51 Screaming Eagles
Date: 30 Aug 2006
Time: 05:33

Good morning All, just got my membership and roaster of members. Looked thru the whole list and never found a person that was in the squadron during this period. Where did all these guys go?

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: wldurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-Div
Date: 29 Aug 2006
Time: 22:47

I believe our friends in Charleston are going to get wet. Hurricane Ernesto is coming to town possibly as soon as tomorrow. Still, I wish I could have made the trip this year. Hope you guys are having a great time!

Name: Frederick T. Hollingworth
Email_Address: kewl_breeze_1939@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959 to 1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st div
Date: 29 Aug 2006
Time: 17:05

I would like to get I would like start to get the Newsletter I will get caught up with dues . please send me an address thanks, Fred Hollingworth

Name: Ken Williams
Email_Address: kcw7pjw@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961- 1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 29 Aug 2006
Time: 13:22

Ship company worked air condition

Name: Ken Williams
Email_Address: kcw7pjw@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961- 1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Division
Date: 29 Aug 2006
Time: 13:22

Ship company worked air condition

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 27 Aug 2006
Time: 13:51

The Hancock reunion is getting underway at the Francis Marion Hotel at Charleston, SC today. John Finn is on the way there, with a traveling companion, and they are being escorted by Don Mettler, web master of this web site. Don said last night that John is as feisty as ever. I think it is really impressive that we have 242 people signed up for the USS Yorktown Museum tour, which will include a Memorial Service. I had to cancel attendance on account of wife Gay's medical problems.

Name: george pope
Email_Address: gpope107@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972  1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf211
Date: 25 Aug 2006
Time: 19:51

on board 1972 73 vf211

Name: Michael C Baker
Email_Address: pbaker2@woh.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975 -1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ships company
Date: 25 Aug 2006
Time: 13:43

I served aboard the Hanna' for the evacuation of Cambodia. I think I still have a patch around here that says eagle pull. I was doing a trip down memory lane for my boys and I thought of the Hancock. My boys are asking a lot of questions now that my youngest has joined the army. I was 18 at the time of the fall of Nam and Cambodia and my time on the Hancock is what I consider my maturation process. What I remember most is the nice folks (Refugees) on hanger bay #1 that took our food and water! I also will never forget the Marines and the Seabees that I exchanged hats with before they went "in country". Please take care, Mike

Name: Carl Hout
Email_Address: mchout@alltel.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6AIMD
Date: 25 Aug 2006
Time: 11:58

Great website. Keep up the good work.

Name: Arnold Beachum
Email_Address: abeachum2@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Division
Date: 25 Aug 2006
Time: 08:58

Looking for shipmates from the photo lab. I will be attending reunion in Charleston.

Name: Bruce A Northway
Email_Address: bnorthway1953@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Machine Shop
Date: 24 Aug 2006
Time: 09:37

TO MY FELLOW SHIPMATES AS OF THE 21 OF THIS MONTH THE FEDERAL COURT HAS HANDED DOWN A RULING THAT OVERRIDES THE VA'S RULING ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE FOR NAVY PERSONNEL THAT SERVED ON SHIPS OFF OF THE COAST OF VIETNAM. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS YOU THINK THAT YOU GOT FROM AGENT ORANGE FILE A CLAIM NOW NOW DO NOT USE THE VA'S ORGS THAT SAY THEY WILL HELP YOU THEY WILL NOT GO TO YOUR COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION AND THEY WILL FILE YOUR CLAIM IF YOU NEED INFO PLEASE CALL ME ANY TIME AT 5015546723

Name: AKC J. D. BROOKS RET.
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: late 1959 to late 1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 & MAA
Date: 23 Aug 2006
Time: 11:49

I AM VERY GLAD TO BE BACK. I BEEN IN BAYLOR WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. IF FOR SOME REASON I AM NOT ABLE TO E-MAIL SHIPMATE. MY DAUGHTER WILL LET YOU KNOW. HER NAME IS VICKI RENEE, YOU SEE I AM NOT OUT OF THE WOODS .I DO LOVE THIS ASSOC. ALL IT HAVE DONE. LATER JD

Name: Jack L Jernigan
Email_Address: ajjjaj65@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V 1 Crash Crew
Date: 22 Aug 2006
Time: 21:07

I spent my entire 3yrs 11 months on the flight deck IF you were a pilot and had to be picked up i was the one that got you, my job at sea was driving the crash crane (tillie) we have got planes out of the gun tubs at night in the rain If you drank milk i was the one that loaded it on ship, My in port job was running the ships crane at # 3 elevator We also loaded a lot of plans before we went on cruise

Name: Beth Mix
Email_Address: bethmix@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not applicable
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not applicable
Date: 22 Aug 2006
Time: 21:03

I am a visitor. Thank you.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: RoddinDon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x div. print shop
Date: 22 Aug 2006
Time: 07:12

I will be in Charleston, at the reunion starting Sunday thru Thursday. I have an extra copy of the 1957 cruise book that is available. Hope to see you there.

Name: larry t knafel
Email_Address: mknafel@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961   1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: a 3 division
Date: 21 Aug 2006
Time: 14:23

this is very good

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 20 Aug 2006
Time: 09:43

Morning all. Remember coming back off the 64-65 cruise the big banner they had hanging from the golden gate bridge saying welcome Home Hanna. It was to foggy to see it clear but it was there. How bout we turn on the red lights in the hanger bay and look at the Sea Bats. Every one have a great Sunday. george nellis AMS-3

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VFP=63 DET-1
Date: 20 Aug 2006
Time: 01:24

Email me if you have any questions.....

Name: Joseph P.Cahill
Email_Address: jcahill1@new.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: FOX Division
Date: 19 Aug 2006
Time: 21:16

My first ship and will always be my favorite after 20 years in the U.S. Navy.

Name: Charles S. Adair
Email_Address: Steveadair@mchsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OC Division
Date: 19 Aug 2006
Time: 10:43

Nice to find this site!

Name: Steve Bonom CS2
Email_Address: bonomsupp@optonline.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 6/67 to 1/69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S 2 Division
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 22:44

Literally had all the dough onboard, Ran the Bake shop .You know ,the bread , cakes ,Ice cream (when available and plenty of bug juice

Name: Warren C Sperry
Email_Address: warrenkathy@earthlink,net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 44-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Squadron Seven  VB 7
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 21:56

My daughter (Kathy) is driving me to the reunion. Hope to see more Squadron Seven there. Great Site. We will be there . Great Ship to come back to.

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: Aug '66 thru Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 21:10

Jim Baird ATN2

Name: Jack L Jernigan
Email_Address: ajjjaj65@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 crash crew
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 19:52

just wanted to update my e mail address

Name: John E. Bittner
Email_Address: jbit@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OA Division
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 10:21

Photographer's Mate Third Class - Member of the re-commissioning crew, 1954

Name: Thomas Henman
Email_Address: Thomas.E.Henman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 08:51

I remember very well when Cdr Netherland got shot down and I remember Cdr Ferguson very well also. If you see him tell him I said hello. I know that was a time ago. I just filled out the form for the association and will mail in my dues after work. Thanks

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Aug 2006
Time: 06:46

For Thomas Henman. We are kind of light on members who were in VF-51. But I just got a surprise. The officer who was my CAG when I was CO of VF-74 aboard Forrestal 1968-69 was your VF-51 CO on that cruise you made -- Robert E. Ferguson. He moved up to CAG when CDR Netherland was shot down, and went from that job to CAG-17 aboard Forrestal. I sent him an information packet about the Hancock Association. I will see him at a funeral today. Hancock fighter pilot (CO VF-24) Red Isaacks is being buried here in Corpus Christi.

Name: Robert J. Raymond
Email_Address: facciabella@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF211
Date: 17 Aug 2006
Time: 21:01

I was an AK3

Name: Thomas E. Henman
Email_Address: Thomas.E.Henman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51
Date: 17 Aug 2006
Time: 12:02

Looking for anyone that was in the squadron during this period. I was a ADJ-3 at the time.

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: wldurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-Div
Date: 16 Aug 2006
Time: 23:56

I'm trying to find cruise books from 72 and 73 cruises. Car was stolen and books were in trunk. See you all in Charleston!

Name: Albert Lamar Wise
Email_Address: jchildress000@centurytel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: D1 division
Date: 16 Aug 2006
Time: 18:58

served in W.W. II South Pacific

Name: John Hunter
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div
Date: 15 Aug 2006
Time: 17:43

The Ship's Store will be closed until after the reunion. All orders received will be filled and shipped approx. 1 week after the reunion. I have to pack and ship the merchandise to Charleston. See you there

Name: F M  HAK
Email_Address: fmhak@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: cs  div.
Date: 14 Aug 2006
Time: 16:43

looking for old ship mates.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Aug 2006
Time: 08:09

Suggestion for the 2008 reunion. Why don't we switch to a May or June date, in order to minimize the chance that a hurricane will disrupt travel plans. Hurricanes are more likely in July, August and September. I've been worried about this one in August.

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 13 Aug 2006
Time: 16:09

I want to thank Tom Karr and Mike Jr. for taking the time to send me photos of my ugly mug and my Squadron mates. This site is great for us old salts.

Name: Joseph Hess
Email_Address: papoose@bellatlantic.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Torpedo Squadron seven
Date: 13 Aug 2006
Time: 15:40

My name is Nancy. My father was aboard the ship from 44 to 46. I would like to speak with anyone who knew of my father. I remember stories that he told of being in the Pacific and of the missions he flew. I believe that he was a tail gunner. He died in 1998.

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: jancey@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 13 Aug 2006
Time: 15:08

Repost: During "better economic times" I purchased a 1967 cruise book on EBay for $140. (Yes, I know it was a lot to pay but I really wanted a keepsake of my time spent onboard.) I now live on a fixed income and find that I need money for gas rather than a cruise book sitting on a shelf. I will sell the book for $100, plus a small amount for mailing. Please email me if you are interested.

Name: don allen
Email_Address: dea63@msn.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1959 to 1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B DIV
Date: 10 Aug 2006
Time: 10:58

ok to go

Name: RICHARD E. JOHNSON
Email_Address: johsor@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-DIVISION #4 Fireroom , BR SHOP
Date: 09 Aug 2006
Time: 18:46

RAN INTO TOM SIMMONS AND HE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS WEB-SITE. CAN'T BELIEVE THAT BIG KID IS MASTER.

Name: Frederick W. Roehrbein
Email_Address: Skipper2020@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Engineering
Date: 09 Aug 2006
Time: 13:10

Nice Site

Name: Phillip Johnson
Email_Address: topmast@stjohncable.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2-cats
Date: 08 Aug 2006
Time: 13:33

Just found the site. I look forward to becoming a member and attending a reunion. This brings back a lot of memories of my first ship. Phillip Johnson

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 59-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Flt. Deck
Date: 07 Aug 2006
Time: 06:28

Allied Carriers: HMS Albian RO 7 HMS Arc Royal RO 9

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: Aug '66 thru Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 06 Aug 2006
Time: 12:15

"Update: well it's now 2330 hr, so I guess we ain't gonna sink... it was a good rumor, but all for nothing. Flight ops went as usual today, nothing exceptional happened. Catching some z's before duty at 0200, firewatch on lower deck patrol.... uggg"

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: Aug '66 to Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 06 Aug 2006
Time: 11:58

Jim Baird ATN2

Name: Joseph (Joe) Burns
Email_Address: aojoesundowner61.65@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Div
Date: 06 Aug 2006
Time: 11:49

For Thedore Munoz and Tom Wimberly. Leon (Lee) Morris bought a home in San Antonio , TX during his tour of recruiting duty there in the 1972 - 1974 time frame. He may have returned to live in it after retirement. Just a long shot , you might check a San Antonio phone book if you can find one. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Hello to former G Div shipmates.

Name: JOSEPH  H. TESSAR
Email_Address: JTESSAR@VERIZON.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V4-V1
Date: 06 Aug 2006
Time: 09:37

BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF REPRESSED MEMORIES GOOD AND BAD. THANK YOU.

Name: Jean B. Rainville Jr
Email_Address: rainvillejean@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not available
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not available
Date: 05 Aug 2006
Time: 10:58

I was on the U.S.S Oriskany CVA 34 from 1963 to 1967. What I'd like to know is how can we get a QUARTERDECK LOG for our news letter. I sure hope you can advice me on how to go about it. We need something like it. Looking forward to hear from you on this matter when you can. Thank you.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 05 Aug 2006
Time: 08:08

For Theodore Munoz. I didn't come up with anything on Lee Morris. I remember that I did search. Joe Burns, do you have any idea how we might contact Lee Morris? Theodore, I don't remember how far I got in trying to contact James Turnbull. Tell me again where he lives, and his phone number if you have it, and I will try to call him this weekend.

Name: Theodore Munoz Jr.
Email_Address: 4916 E. Madison Ave., Fresno, Cal. 93727-3033
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968 _1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Division
Date: 04 Aug 2006
Time: 17:29

To Tom Wimberly. Lee Morris, have you heard anything about him? As for hobbies, Golf of course. Did you contact James Turnbull?

Name: spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 04 Aug 2006
Time: 06:41

Has anyone else been asked to look for a Fredrick J. Hicks? I got an email from his sister? trying to find what years he was aboard.

Name: Michael J. Martin
Email_Address: b521729@netzero.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v2 cats
Date: 04 Aug 2006
Time: 06:29

God bless us all.

Name: thomas j ajton
Email_Address: postaltj@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: g division
Date: 03 Aug 2006
Time: 21:33

ships co. ordnance bomb assembly

Name: Charlie McKee
Email_Address: XJARVIS@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 2nd. Division
Date: 03 Aug 2006
Time: 11:23

Served on USS Jarvis DD799 on Westpac WITH Hancock.

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 03 Aug 2006
Time: 08:03

received my cruse book cd. But cant find my ugly mug in any of the squadron photos if some one has a paper copy could you look and see if I might be in one of the photos. Looks like we got some junk comments on this site. Thanks George nellis

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 Div
Date: 31 Jul 2006
Time: 19:31

This is a question to anyone who made the 1967 Cruise. I kept a diary of that cruise and found a note I had made in it on Thursday March 23, 1967. I wrote " Today we were suppose to sink, we have not sunk yet." Anyone remember anything about that and the reason I would write it down? Maybe it was just long days of flight quarters.

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: '66 thru '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 31 Jul 2006
Time: 18:40

Take care and pay me a visit!

http://freewebtown.com/vf101reapers

Name: John Cook
Email_Address: jcook223@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-51
Date: 31 Jul 2006
Time: 18:03

I'm trying to find the guys name that fell over the side in the Bering straights on the way to Viet Nam in 1966 That was never recovered.

Name: Paul (Dave) Hastings
Email_Address: pdh@iecom.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Dept, OI Div
Date: 31 Jul 2006
Time: 10:17

Just checkin in to see who has been checking in. Still looking for OI Div members from 63-66.

Name: James L Camenzind
Email_Address: camenzindjc@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R Div DC Shop
Date: 31 Jul 2006
Time: 03:18

I am looking for information concerning the pilot or Navy personnel (watch who lost his leg); when plane crashed into fantail and pilot (who was buried at sea), 3-4 days later aboard USS Hancock during 1963 and/or squadron name, along with date it happened. 13416 North 66 Street, Omaha, NE 68152--Tele 402-572-0692.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Jul 2006
Time: 21:23

Dues reminder. For those whose membership expires in 2006, dues for 2006-2008 are now payable. We have about 440 members who need to send their renewal checks to the Treasurer. On another subject, I am about to prepare a new edition of the membership roster. I will be listing the members' hobbies. Send me something real soon if you would like your listing in the roster to contain your hobbies. Hope to see a bunch of you at the reunion in Charleston.

Name: Joe  Stasikonis
Email_Address: ghostrider@va-164.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 07/68 to 12/68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-164
Date: 30 Jul 2006
Time: 21:14

All you old Ghost Riders check out your site at www.VA-164.org after your done on here.

Name: CWO3 PAUL E. HUMLER USN, (Ret.)
Email_Address: humlerp@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CARDIV 6
Date: 29 Jul 2006
Time: 15:17

CT3 at the time attached to staff.

Name: CARL JOHNSON
Email_Address: cajjlj@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 55-57
Division_Squadron_Detachment: supply ak
Date: 29 Jul 2006
Time: 13:07

GREAT TIME ABOARD THE HANNA SPENT TIME IN DRY DOCK HUNTER'S POINT NAVAL SHIPYARD HAVING ANGLED DECK INSTALLED

Name: joseph george
Email_Address: joegeo60@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G div
Date: 27 Jul 2006
Time: 20:11

fwd bomb crew

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 26 Jul 2006
Time: 14:10

To James Stacey; Glad to see someone else from vf-24. Made 4 cruses with the Squadron 2 on the Midway and two on the Hancock. Those were good times looking back 40 yrs. We forget all the watch standing and the other hardships. Take care.

Name: james stacey
Email_Address: irondoor@myway.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 24 Jul 2006
Time: 19:19

glad to find you would like to join

Name: Jeff Ware
Email_Address: jwarendanort@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 00000
Date: 22 Jul 2006
Time: 17:26

I was recently going thru some old papers belonging to my grandfather John Rickey and found a original photo with a note advising it was taken on the USS Hancock in 1966 with John Wayne standing next to Chief Warrant Officer W-4 V.A, Matt Mathiasen. Don't know how Rickey came to have it. Any idea how I can get a hold of Matt to see if he wants it? Thanks in advance.

Name: Frank J. Oblak
Email_Address: fjoblak@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Fox Div
Date: 22 Jul 2006
Time: 10:45

New e-mail address: fjoblak@sbcglobal.net See everyone at the reunion!

Name: Lewis Hicks
Email_Address: shipmate60@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 Division
Date: 19 Jul 2006
Time: 14:13

Does anyone know where Ruben P. Gomez ABCS is located. Was in Rep.8 Last known address was China Lake NS.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Jul 2006
Time: 17:19

For Jim Baird: Try to get Jake Jaccard at yeomanjake@bellsouth.net or jake@usshancockcv19.com. Jake says he has a lot of trouble with spam, and he has had to change address often. Maybe we could nickname him the "spam magnet."

Name: Charlie Palmer
Email_Address: la.palmer@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW -111
Date: 18 Jul 2006
Time: 12:46

Lucien Fontaine. E-mail not reaching you. My cell # 615-584-4435. I'm in Central time zone.

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: '66 thru '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 18 Jul 2006
Time: 10:12

I've tried all his links to his various websites and get the dreaded "404 Error" message.

http://www.usshancockcv19.com

http://www.ussjaccard.com

Could you email him and find out what's going on? I can't find an email addy that works... the one I have is no longer active....

Thanks, Jim Baird

Name: Laverne F. Hyslop
Email_Address: dburns53@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div #3 FR
Date: 16 Jul 2006
Time: 11:31

Would like hear from anyone from #3 Fireroom.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Jul 2006
Time: 13:00

For Cheyenne Turner, re Keith C. Turner. Cheyenne, I looked in the Communications section of the 1972 cruise book and didn't find your Dad's name. There were three group pictures, with a total of 51 sailors and officers pictured, and I didn't find a Turner. Sorry. I can't put my hands on my 70-71 cruise book at the moment. When I come across it, will try to look for him.

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: jancey@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 15 Jul 2006
Time: 08:56

During "better economic times" I purchased a 1967 cruise book on EBay for $140. (Yes, I know it was alot to pay but I really wanted a keepsake of my time spent onboard.) I now live on a fixed income and find that I need money for gas rather than a cruise book sitting on a shelf. I will sell the book for $100, plus a small amount for mailing. Please email me if you are interested.

Name: John Hunter
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-'76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 14 Jul 2006
Time: 17:48

Larry, I plan on having several dozen hats, t-shirts etc. for sale at the reunion. The only items I cannot take are the polo shirts and windbreakers due to the fact that they have to be personalized.

Name: Fabio Peña
Email_Address: carrierinfo@navsource.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: -----
Division_Squadron_Detachment: -----
Date: 14 Jul 2006
Time: 03:04

I'm currently Manager, Aircraft Carrier Archive at NavSource (http://www.navsource.org). With regard to a historical curiosity, I'd very much appreciate an e-mail from any of you serving in the engine or boiler rooms. Thanks.

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@cfl.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Div/AIMD
Date: 13 Jul 2006
Time: 16:59

Just a quick note to respond to some of the comments about medals/awards from the last cruise! I have helped dozens get their updates. There is a posting on the Hancock Website that gives sample letters to use to request the updates. YES IT DOES TAKE A LENGTHY AMOUNT OF TIME - but if you have patience - it will work. If you already have a DD-214 that documents some of your medals/awards - you need to request a DD-215 to have the others documented. The Reserve Center has a very small staff and is very backlogged - but you can help them by writing a good concise letter when you request the updates. You will also help them by attaching a copy of your current documentation. OPNAV Notice 1650 has a list of every award the U. S. S. Hancock ever received. You can search google or the U. S. Navy Homepage and locate a copy, however, it is a VERY LARGE file and many of you won't be able to download it if you are using a dial-up access. To answer Bruce's question - Yes you are entitled to two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals and Yes you can exchange one for a Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). I would suggest anyone interested in this information review the article that the Web Tender posted for me. If you have further questions - drop me an email and I will try to answer your questions. My telephone number is also available, however, I do alot of travel in my current job so it might take awhile for me to respond - but I will get back to you when I have the opportunity. Hope this helps!

Name: Bruce Tanner
Email_Address: bruce.tanner@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Div.
Date: 12 Jul 2006
Time: 21:22

To Paul Godsil, I also sent in to have my DD214 updated well over a year ago. Last week I received a package containing a Vietnam Service Medal and a Humanitarian Service Medal. I also received an updated DD214 dated May 30, listing all of my medals and ribbons but it did not list the National Defense Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal that were listed on my original DD214. This week I received another package that contained the Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Medal, National Defense Medal and the Ribbons for the Navy Unit and Meritorious Unit Awards. Another DD214 dated July 3, was sent with everything listed except for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. It was my understanding that the Vietnam Service Medal was to replace one of the two AFEM’s that we originally received for participation in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. At this point it is not a big deal to me but it would be nice to see them get it right. Who knows maybe another package will come tomorrow with another set of medals.

Name: spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 69-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 12 Jul 2006
Time: 14:23

Thanks for the info Larry. I'll give it a try

Name: Larry McCoy
Email_Address: larry_mccoy@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968/69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 20:02

Info for Spencer Jones in ref to Shellback certificates. I got a replacement certificate at Tiffanypublishing.com They did a nice job and were prompt in sending it to me for a reasonable cost. They even put our Capt.'s name on it

Name: Dennis Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Flt. Deck
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 18:17

Thanks Dick, from Dennis Flynn. That is a good start on the destroyer names. I build model ships in the 1:700 and the 1:350 scale and have a diorama of the Hancock with a destroyer alongside of it but wanted to do a period set up of our ship with a Oiler , Cargo ship and the Destroyers set up like a Strike Force. Bad part is to get the oiler and cargo ship I had to go to the 1:350 scale which makes the oiler and cargo ships about 15 inches long so you can see how much space I am going to need. The Oiler is done and I put the hull # for the Hassayampa on it (the one we ran into) and have just about finished the Cargo ship. Next is a set of Sumner Class Destroyers. If you are still in contact with your class mate see if he can remember any of the other cans that ran with his during that time. Thanks for the quick start. I got a phone call from Frank Roff the other day from Washington State, He was in V-6 Div also. Do you know what ever happened to George Weston who worked the flight deck also. Dennis

Name: Cheyenne Turner
Email_Address: cheyenne9248@excite.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications?
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 14:45

My dad, Keith C. Turner of Plain City, Ohio was aboard this ship sometime during the period identified. He was a Radioman. I'm wanting to know if anyone remembers him, and could share some memories with me. He passed away (age 46) in August of '97, and thought shipmates/friends ought to know. My mom (USN RET) found your site.

Name: Dick Corbin
Email_Address: rlcorb@mfamily.comy
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Paraloft
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 10:19

For Dennis Flynn. Hi Dennis, one of the destroyer escorts with us during the 60-61 cruise was the U.S.S. Mullany DD528. A high school classmate was aboard her and we visited back and forth a number of times during that cruise. Had lunch on her several times.

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Flt. Deck
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 09:07

I am putting together several models to form a set up showing the Hancock and their support ships during the time I was aboard. I have the USS Hassayampa AO 145 as the oiler that ran with us, but I need the names of the Destroyers that operated with during the westpack cruses for that time period. I just need the names as I can look up the class of destroyers they were. Also any cargo ships or heavy warships that might have ran with us. I also have the HMS Ark Royal and the HMS Albion As the ships we operated with in the far east. Anyone that has a lit of these ships (the destroyers , I would appreciate any help you can give me The years were late 1959 through late 1962. Thanks shipmates for any help you can give me. Dennis

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 11 Jul 2006
Time: 07:41

To Paul Godsil 214 update same thing happened to me I think they just look at your old one and do not up date any thing. I put 4yrs. in the Air force from 66-70 and they had several more Medals listed for me I am going to switch that one to but if it was like the last time it will take over a year. Take care shipmate.

Name: Paul Godsil
Email_Address: number9son@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div. #1 Fireroom
Date: 10 Jul 2006
Time: 20:30

I sent a letter a little over a year ago to get my DD214 updated for awards and medals from the final WestPac well today I got a package from Navy records with a Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Medal which was issued in boot camp, but no mention of any thing else at all. Has anybody successfully updated their DD214 from the last cruise?

Name: Marvin Johnson
Email_Address: mljlyj@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-164
Date: 10 Jul 2006
Time: 08:52

Wayne Erven, going to the Crazy Buffet to have lunch is a splendid ideal, we must go soon! The place looks clean & the food looks good as well.

Name: DAVID DIAZ
Email_Address: davidandchina@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: shipservicemen
Date: 08 Jul 2006
Time: 15:43

none today

Name: Ralph Irish
Email_Address: w8roi@wowway.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OR Division
Date: 08 Jul 2006
Time: 14:48

Looking forward to seeing the gang at Charleston next month. Just browsing through the Quarterdeck site and sent off a few e-mails. I should do this more often, but my wife thinks I spend too much time on the computer as it is. I do a lot of 'people searching' looking for high school classmates for our 50 year reunion next year.

Name: Spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div
Date: 08 Jul 2006
Time: 06:42

I would like to get a copy of my shellback certificate. Would anyone have an address to write to? That is from the 70-71 cruise to Australia.

Name: Larry McCoy
Email_Address: larry_mccoy@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div.
Date: 06 Jul 2006
Time: 19:08

Is anyone going to have Hancock shirts, ball caps etc. for sale at the Charleston convention?

Name: HT2 Bobby Joe Brummett, Ret.
Email_Address: bjbelb@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R-Div
Date: 06 Jul 2006
Time: 18:57

I have fond memories of my shipmates and wish we had been allowed the extra degree to have become shellbacks while in the Indian Ocean, in 1973.

Name: Gary Stevens
Email_Address: garystevens@rocketmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div.
Date: 05 Jul 2006
Time: 12:20

I have poasted 24 pictures in the 63 cruse book. Would like to hear from old ship mates. There are NO names on the V-4 picture so i don't remember the names of my ship mates.

http://www.virtualcruisebooks.com/v-web/gallery/albums.php This site also has Books on CD

Name: Wayne Erven, President Elect
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: l965-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 04 Jul 2006
Time: 20:03

In reply to a cruise book on EBay for $4l.00 (current bid), you can check out the ship's store catalog, and there are 2 cruise books on CD from Ship's store,. 68-68, and 69-70 for $l5.00 each. More cruise books to come. to come. See everyone in Charleston SC in Aug. Going to be a great reunion.

Name: Milt Studt
Email_Address: mestudt@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AQ2-AIMD
Date: 04 Jul 2006
Time: 13:30

Theres a 1969 cruise book on ebay. Last day to bid is 6 July. Current price is 41.00 . Will check out the remainder of listings and post later. That is all.

Name: Ronald A. Kemp
Email_Address: kempra@mtco.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply
Date: 04 Jul 2006
Time: 09:46

Interested in corresponding with any shipmates who served aboard from 1964 to 1965.

Name: Paul Moore (formally Ludolph) aka Lou
Email_Address: pmooresparks@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 11/72-11/74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-4/DK3
Date: 03 Jul 2006
Time: 08:52

Happened upon this site while researching some VA info, been reading for 2 days, looks like I have a few more days to go to catch up on the past. I will be sending my membership fee shortly. Many fond memories of the 73 west-pac. Would enjoy hearing from any of the old S-4 gang, my best friend at that time Mike Frasier(sp). Hanna was my first assignment, and by far best.

Name: michael joseph
Email_Address: michaeljoseph1@mac.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1945 -1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: a division
Date: 02 Jul 2006
Time: 20:02

want contact James w Franklin 1945 1946

Name: Ross Connolly
Email_Address: woodhouse832000@Yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock/RM3C
Date: 02 Jul 2006
Time: 14:01

As one of the plank owners, I would appreciate an e-mail from any of the radio operators aboard during WWII.

Name: Mike Peterson
Email_Address: bikemike55@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HC-1 DET-1
Date: 01 Jul 2006
Time: 23:26

Last cruise

Name: Wayne Erven, President Elect
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 29 Jun 2006
Time: 09:10

We are now down to less than 2 months until the reunion in Charleston SC. You can save $10.00 by registering BEFORE 27 July. Be sure to get your registration, and hotel registration in. Don't be left out in the cold. This will be a great reunion, as always. Great tours, BIG hospitality room, lots of sea stories to be heard, and of course, the opportunity to see your shipmates from days of old. Any questions, contact Bernie Livingston, Assn President, or Wayne Erven, President Elect. Check the reunion information on the Assn Home Page. See you there shipmates.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 28 Jun 2006
Time: 15:23

Re Edward Superits of WWII. Check my post in March on the Forum, titled "Looking for your friends or your Dad's friends?" We still have nearly 400 WWII members. You can keep posting on the web site, or you can join the Association.

Name: Edward L. Superits M2C
Email_Address: wkeith4@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Aviation Maint
Date: 26 Jun 2006
Time: 11:17

I am interested in any information about my Father-in-law named above. His ser# 724-65-89 rate was M2Class Avia Air Frame mechanic?

Name: Griggs
Email_Address: conniemoved@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CVA 19 B DIV #1 FIRE ROOM
Date: 26 Jun 2006
Time: 07:59

I am looking for Gary Lindgren and Jimmy Chouwalla?.....Thank you, Doyle.

Name: Charlie Palmer
Email_Address: la.palmer@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-111
Date: 25 Jun 2006
Time: 12:07

Charlie Palmer

Name: Lucien Fontaine
Email_Address: Mortama3@AQL.Com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vaw111-det-19
Date: 23 Jun 2006
Time: 19:37

Am trying to find the pilots names who was killed when his f-8 slammed into the roundhouse. his plane split in half and the cockpit and pilot went off the angle deck. I believe his name was Lt.Rudd

Name: Angelo Estrella
Email_Address: dikbam@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1998-2000
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply (S- 3)
Date: 21 Jun 2006
Time: 07:21

I was on the DDG 995, I saw your website and I liked it, best wishes to all shipmates previously served on theCV\CVA-19

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
Date: 20 Jun 2006
Time: 14:20

Hi Tom No hard feelings just trying to find some of my past. Take care shipmate..

Name: Louis Kline
Email_Address: lkline@gsgarchitecture.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 67-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M- Division
Date: 20 Jun 2006
Time: 12:41

Great ship! Great web site! Maintaining this web site has to be a lot of work. It's obvious that lots of shipmates appreciate it!!!!

Name: THOMAS KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65 66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
Date: 19 Jun 2006
Time: 20:28

TO GEORGE NELLIS. SORRY ABOUT OUT BIDDING YOU GEORGE FOR THE CRUISE BOOK. I HAVE ONE OF THOSE FROM THE SHIPS STORE TOO, ALSO THE 64-65 CRUISE BOOK FROM THE SHIPS STORE. I PLAY THE DISC OFTEN. NO HARD FEELINGS SHIPMATE. IF YOU EVER COME DOWN TO LUMBERTON, TEXAS LOOK ME UP AND ILL BE GLAD TO SHARE THE BOOK WITH YOU. T KARR

Name: Doug Harry
Email_Address: wdharry99@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf 24   S-6 Division
Date: 19 Jun 2006
Time: 19:25

Would love to hear from my old shipmates from the Happy Hannah.

Name: William F. Schroeder
Email_Address: dsbms528@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1946-
Division_Squadron_Detachment: H-Div
Date: 19 Jun 2006
Time: 13:36

Wonderful site - loved the music. Also enjoy the Hannah News

Name: ray anthony
Email_Address: srayanthony@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-1 v-5loo
Date: 16 Jun 2006
Time: 21:08

looking thro the log i noticed someone was interested in a movie about HANNA wwwmilitaryvideo.com sells a 60 min doc. covering the three wars 34.95

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: RoddinDon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x div print shop
Date: 16 Jun 2006
Time: 13:01

looking for shipmates

Name: ray anthony
Email_Address: srayanthony@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-1 v-5
Date: 15 Jun 2006
Time: 21:28

thanks to the pres elect for the email invite already filled out the form and will be in the mail soon .anyone out there who served during 68-70 who lives in or around Pensacola fl I would like to here from you email me. enjoy your site

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
Date: 15 Jun 2006
Time: 16:56

To Thomas Karr Hope you enjoy the high priced cruse book for the 66 cruse book you kept out bidding me on E-Bay Iam going to get mine for $15.00 from the ships store. Happy Sailing.AMS3 George Nellis VF-24

Name: Paul D. Hastings
Email_Address: pdh@iecom.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops/OI Div
Date: 15 Jun 2006
Time: 14:27

Just dropping by to catch up on things. Still looking for OI Div shipmates that did the Com7thFleet 'Monkey Mountain' tour.

Name: Richard d. Vest
Email_Address: dadrvest@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
Date: 14 Jun 2006
Time: 20:59

Nice to see we have a web sit.

Name: ray anthony
Email_Address: srayanthony@yahyoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-1 v-5
Date: 14 Jun 2006
Time: 20:49

great to see the site would like to hear from anyone who remembers a avgas fire on the flight deck in 69 or 70 its very important .I also served aboard the LADY LEX 70-72 .KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. looking forward to becoming a member thanks

Name: PC-3 Curtis Woods (Woody)
Email_Address: rm1634nuuanu@hawaii.rr.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Div. Post Office
Date: 14 Jun 2006
Time: 19:48

Woody

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: August '66 thru Sept '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD AVIONICS ADMIN ASSISTANT
Date: 14 Jun 2006
Time: 19:12

Good to hear from an old shipmate.. Buddy... Smooth Sailin!!

Name: Eric Beazer
Email_Address: eric.beaz@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1and V6
Date: 14 Jun 2006
Time: 12:23

How can we find former shipmates?

Name: THOMAS KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-JAN1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
Date: 12 Jun 2006
Time: 13:59

THANKS FOR A HEADS UP BY BILL BURGESS I GOT ON E BAY AND WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A 1966 HANCOCK CRUISE BOOK, ONE OF TWO CRUISES I MADE ABOARD HANNAH. PRICE WAS $130 TOTAL TAX AND DRIVE OUT PRICE. SHIPPED FROM ENGLAND. THANKS AGAIN SHIPMATE.

Name: paul e turounet
Email_Address: turounet@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Divison
Date: 12 Jun 2006
Time: 09:02

I was assigned to Fireroom 1 and Fireroom 4 --From 1959 thru Jan 1962 I was assigned as the Division Yeoman--I went by the Nickname of "Frenchie"

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Jun 2006
Time: 09:37

Association Founder Ed Orchowski has been in touch with the USS Yorktown Museum people. They have assured him that the Hancock exhibit will be open by the time of our reunion in August. The exhibit has been closed for the past two years or so, as they had to move it from the 02 level, CIC area, to a better location protected from leaks in the flight deck. As I understand it, the new location is second deck amidships. See you at the reunion?

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-3 div
Date: 10 Jun 2006
Time: 19:47

Just received my Hanna news and I have to say the Testimony of David Reineman was outstanding. Those 13 stories were great reading. Was on Hanna for 2 real GQ's and at first reacted and then sat there and said 'wow. Nothing happened but I can only imagine what it was like in WW11. We do need these stories, keep talking fellows we need to pass it on. I certainly was in a different Navy then those fine men. Thank you guys.

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 09 Jun 2006
Time: 20:36

Could someone please e-mail and tell me if cruse books on dvd's are for sale in the ships store

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Div
Date: 09 Jun 2006
Time: 14:15

In reference to the great letter by John L. Richards, Jr. D.D.S. Capt-DC. USNR-Ret in reference to being a reservist aboard the Hanna for his two weeks and never hearing about reservists and their duty aboard. I for one had the BEST dentist of my life do a double wisdome tooth removal aboard the Hancock, He was a full Captain and a reservist. I was very much impressed in how gentle he was. He made an unpleasant experience very good for me and Was like I said "THE BEST". After leaving the Navy in October of 62 I spent about 12 years out and then went back in the Air Force Reserves for 26 years and I know what he means about "Orphans, but look at the war years, most of the Active Force especially Officers was made up of "Reservists" who were trained and ready to go. Thank you for your service and the two weeks out of each year you spent on active duty and I for one count you as a "Shipmate"

Name: Timothy Paul
Email_Address: brotim@stjohnsprep.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: gunner
Date: 08 Jun 2006
Time: 18:24

My father, S 1/C Eugene A. Paul, from Old Town, Maine served on the USS Hancock during 1944-1945. I would be interested in communicating with anyone who remembers him. He was always proud of his service on the Hancock. He died on January 13, 1993. I am very proud of him and of all those who served on the Hannah. If any of you remember him, please send me an email. Thanks.

Name: Daniel Lynch
Email_Address: dalynch1033@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: aviation electric
Date: 08 Jun 2006
Time: 17:33

trying to update

Name: Roger M. Leed
Email_Address: rmleed@pipeline.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: First Lt.
Date: 08 Jun 2006
Time: 16:16

I am looking for shipmates who remember my late father, Melvin J. Leed. My father came aboard the Hancock April 10, 1944 on a temporary commission as Lt. Commander. He was assistant damage control officer until October 1945 when he was named damage control officer and first lieutenant. He left the ship in November 1946 when he was posted to U.S.S. Rochester. He reverted to his prewar rank as Chief Warrant Officer prior to his retirement in 1953.

Name: georgenellis
Email_Address: onionsackgeorge@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-24
Date: 08 Jun 2006
Time: 11:02

would like to hear from old shipmates

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 Div
Date: 07 Jun 2006
Time: 19:11

Good News. I had lost my Hancock site due to a hard drive failure by my host. They have told me that they will recover my site and that it may be up in a few weeks. I did get some of the site up but all the pictures are gone. Will leave a note here when she is up and running again.

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@cfl.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD/X Div
Date: 07 Jun 2006
Time: 18:58

I just went on E-Bay to see what they had for USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) Cruise Books. Although I'd love to find a copy of the Last West Pac Cruise Book (1975) (since I left the ship before they were available) - I can't imagine having to pay $399.00 from one of the "scalpers" who profit on selling these books to former sailors. I eagerly await the day when John Hunter (the keeper of our Ships Store) is able to finish the Cruise Book CD for the Last WestPac. It's great that many of the others are available (at a super cost of $15) - I hope John "steams full speed ahead" on getting this one completed. I've had many shipmates from that cruise ask when it will be done. Keep up the good work John! Hope to be able to make the reunion for at least part of the time and meet shipmates from the various eras.

Name: eugene glover
Email_Address: erglover@firstenergycorp.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m-div
Date: 07 Jun 2006
Time: 09:17

after engine room

Name: Bob Stolle
Email_Address: BStolle654@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Repair Div.
Date: 06 Jun 2006
Time: 18:08

Worked hard /played hard. Left the Hancock day before the last cruise started as an HT1. Good place to find friends of the past and maybe once again renew that friendship.

Name: Wilbur Strunk
Email_Address: wstrunk@nemr.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply/ S-7
Date: 06 Jun 2006
Time: 07:41

Just checking in to see if there were any of my shipmates, in the Log.

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VFP-63 DET-1
Date: 06 Jun 2006
Time: 00:17

Get in touch with your local Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion or VFW. They all have service officers to help you deal with the VA claims process.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 05 Jun 2006
Time: 11:11

Craig Close, our Association Consultant for Veterans Health Issues, sent me this message. QUOTE. Anyone wanting photos of the USS Hancock CV/CVA19 can get them from google by typing in the ship's name and going to images on the search engine. Several pages will come up and one can pick the picture he wants and it can be used for the background on the desk top also. Sincerely, Craig Close UNQUOTE. I will give that a try. Most of the time I seem to have poor luck with things like that.

Name: BILL BURGESS
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B DIV # 4 fire room
Date: 05 Jun 2006
Time: 07:53

Just checking in. For those looking for cruise books, I see there are 4 listed this week on E-bay. Prices look very reasonable.

Name: Randy Pierce
Email_Address: iandshompfu@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Apr. 66-Aug. 69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E(IC) V2(PLAT Control)
Date: 05 Jun 2006
Time: 03:03