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Rate/Rank : RM3
Address: Florissant Mo 63031 214 831 4504
I just finished making reservations for the reunion in San Antonio. Sounds like it going to be a good one!
Address: Florissant Mo 63031 214 831 4504
I just finished making reservations for the reunion in San Antonio. Sounds like it going to be a good one!
Rate/Rank : bt1
served 1978 to 1983 the best of times, the worst also.
served 1978 to 1983 the best of times, the worst also.
Rate/Rank : CWO2
DCA and R Div. Officer in 1983.
DCA and R Div. Officer in 1983.
Rate/Rank : EM-3
I came aboard in Oct-69 in Danang Vietnam right out of boot camp.After spending 3 wonderful weeks in transit at Camp Tein Sha near Danang.I was a FN-2 and was assigned to M-Division. My 1st job was Messenger of the watch which I messed up royaly,by allowing the riffer to get above 35 degrees and all of the frozen meat spoiled and had to be thrown over board.Which made me very unpopular among the crew members.I was placed on Mess Duty which didn't work out well either.I left my duty station after refusing a direct order from the CO and hid in the well deck for 2 days.I was sent to NSA,Danang for evaluation.Where I spent the next 3 weeks then they shipped me to Yokuska, Japan for 3 weeks for evaluation.I was sent back to the ship with orders to the CO to be expedtionaly Discharged. The CO said this was his ship and he had no intension of discharging me.He placed me in the brigg which was storage area in the bow of the ship for 3 days on bread and water.I decided that it was better to follow orders than to do 3 more days on bread and water.Believe it or not I got squared away and later in the year I was at another Captains Mast for stealing a bicycle from the base at Subic Bay to ride back to the ship and of course I was drunk.The Captain said to me, Hayes, all hell thats just regular Navy shit and I was a good Sailor now and only gave me 3 days cofined to the ship.Believe it or not I completed my 3yr 7 mo. tour of duty with 2 tours in Vietnam. But I was reasigned after a year to the USS Blue Ridge LCC-19. I will never forget my time on the Thomaston, which helped a boy become a man.
I came aboard in Oct-69 in Danang Vietnam right out of boot camp.After spending 3 wonderful weeks in transit at Camp Tein Sha near Danang.I was a FN-2 and was assigned to M-Division. My 1st job was Messenger of the watch which I messed up royaly,by allowing the riffer to get above 35 degrees and all of the frozen meat spoiled and had to be thrown over board.Which made me very unpopular among the crew members.I was placed on Mess Duty which didn't work out well either.I left my duty station after refusing a direct order from the CO and hid in the well deck for 2 days.I was sent to NSA,Danang for evaluation.Where I spent the next 3 weeks then they shipped me to Yokuska, Japan for 3 weeks for evaluation.I was sent back to the ship with orders to the CO to be expedtionaly Discharged. The CO said this was his ship and he had no intension of discharging me.He placed me in the brigg which was storage area in the bow of the ship for 3 days on bread and water.I decided that it was better to follow orders than to do 3 more days on bread and water.Believe it or not I got squared away and later in the year I was at another Captains Mast for stealing a bicycle from the base at Subic Bay to ride back to the ship and of course I was drunk.The Captain said to me, Hayes, all hell thats just regular Navy shit and I was a good Sailor now and only gave me 3 days cofined to the ship.Believe it or not I completed my 3yr 7 mo. tour of duty with 2 tours in Vietnam. But I was reasigned after a year to the USS Blue Ridge LCC-19. I will never forget my time on the Thomaston, which helped a boy become a man.
Rate/Rank : RM3
ONLY SERVED ON THIS SHIP FROM AUGUST 79 TO MARCH 81
ENJOYED SOME REALLY GOOD TIMES ABOARD THIS SHIP, MADE FRIENDS AND HOPEFULLY I CAN MEET WITH THEM AGAIN.
ONLY SERVED ON THIS SHIP FROM AUGUST 79 TO MARCH 81
ENJOYED SOME REALLY GOOD TIMES ABOARD THIS SHIP, MADE FRIENDS AND HOPEFULLY I CAN MEET WITH THEM AGAIN.
Rate/Rank : MM2
Well shipmates I am down in San Antonio checking things out and it really looks good for the Sept reunion and everyone is going to like the hotel Johnny Witt,this years host, has picked out. By the way he has had more then his share of bad luck two weeks ago his house burned down to the ground luckily he and wife Evelyn got out unscathed.
The reunion has already had a lot of interest so when you can please make your reservations early and show some support for the Witts and all the work they have done.
Well shipmates I am down in San Antonio checking things out and it really looks good for the Sept reunion and everyone is going to like the hotel Johnny Witt,this years host, has picked out. By the way he has had more then his share of bad luck two weeks ago his house burned down to the ground luckily he and wife Evelyn got out unscathed.
The reunion has already had a lot of interest so when you can please make your reservations early and show some support for the Witts and all the work they have done.
Rate/Rank : E-5
I am Looking for a QM3 Robarge, who served around 79 to 82?
I can't remember his first name? Anyone?
I am Looking for a QM3 Robarge, who served around 79 to 82?
I can't remember his first name? Anyone?
Rate/Rank : HM3
Address: North Pole, Alaska 907-488-0513
Jan '73 - Apr '74. Updating email.
Address: North Pole, Alaska 907-488-0513
Jan '73 - Apr '74. Updating email.
Rate/Rank : E3
This is the first ship I was ever put on. I was in the 2nd Division..
This is the first ship I was ever put on. I was in the 2nd Division..
Rate/Rank : sm2
Address: los angeles ca
decom crew
Address: los angeles ca
decom crew
Rate/Rank : SK3
903.217.3131
served on the tom from 60-63, started in 2nd div working for bm2 joe emre, transfered to supply div in62 made SK3 and ran the GSK,
Discovered the site today and already talked to one of my old shipmates.
God willing i will make the reunion in San Antonio.
903.217.3131
served on the tom from 60-63, started in 2nd div working for bm2 joe emre, transfered to supply div in62 made SK3 and ran the GSK,
Discovered the site today and already talked to one of my old shipmates.
God willing i will make the reunion in San Antonio.
Rate/Rank : AZ-3
Address: 34 Marshner St., Plymouth WI 53073 1121 920-893-0400
I was not a Thomaston crew member. (Navy airdale from 1961 to 1965 at NAS North Island & Mirimar). I am a retired Veterans Benefits Counselor still finding time to assist veterans with VA claims for possible service related health issues. The VA and I ( and a lot of others) do not see eye to eye on the issue of AO exposure to Navy personel. Two former Thomaston crew members (that I am personally aware of) have died of diabetes related health problems, however, since we cannot substantiate the "boots on the ground" requirement of the VA, the widow is unable to claim VA benefits. What are the chances that any crew members went ashore or sailed upriver as part of the "Brown Water" Navy ?
Jim Riesenberg
Address: 34 Marshner St., Plymouth WI 53073 1121 920-893-0400
I was not a Thomaston crew member. (Navy airdale from 1961 to 1965 at NAS North Island & Mirimar). I am a retired Veterans Benefits Counselor still finding time to assist veterans with VA claims for possible service related health issues. The VA and I ( and a lot of others) do not see eye to eye on the issue of AO exposure to Navy personel. Two former Thomaston crew members (that I am personally aware of) have died of diabetes related health problems, however, since we cannot substantiate the "boots on the ground" requirement of the VA, the widow is unable to claim VA benefits. What are the chances that any crew members went ashore or sailed upriver as part of the "Brown Water" Navy ?
Jim Riesenberg
Rate/Rank : YN1
Address: Houston, TX 512-963-2182
Hey Jim Parks, lost your number is u see this here give me a call. Your old aol address seems to be non-existant.
Address: Houston, TX 512-963-2182
Hey Jim Parks, lost your number is u see this here give me a call. Your old aol address seems to be non-existant.
Rate/Rank : BT2
On board from 1978-1980,worked in the Aft.Boiler Room (#2)Good times..Good friends..Pete Messina,Jim Olsen,Dale Schierbeck,Jim Plummer,Gordan Theil,Lobo,Bruce Bowling,Even Mike Davis.And others,/R.I.P,Duane Canale,and Ted Dorsett
On board from 1978-1980,worked in the Aft.Boiler Room (#2)Good times..Good friends..Pete Messina,Jim Olsen,Dale Schierbeck,Jim Plummer,Gordan Theil,Lobo,Bruce Bowling,Even Mike Davis.And others,/R.I.P,Duane Canale,and Ted Dorsett
Rate/Rank : bt3
Address: mich 616 726 0264
from1979-jul 10 1984
Address: mich 616 726 0264
from1979-jul 10 1984
Rate/Rank : MM2
Address: 49 Douglas St Apt 21 Homosassa,Fl 34446 3523820246
Sorry to inform you all but Chief Otto passed away Dec19,2009 I just received word from his son.
Hope to see a big turn out for the reunion this year.
Address: 49 Douglas St Apt 21 Homosassa,Fl 34446 3523820246
Sorry to inform you all but Chief Otto passed away Dec19,2009 I just received word from his son.
Hope to see a big turn out for the reunion this year.
Rate/Rank : GMG-3
Address: 5061 Fawn Lane Fort Collins Co 80526 970-226-1174
Served on Thomaston 1966-1969 3rd Division
Address: 5061 Fawn Lane Fort Collins Co 80526 970-226-1174
Served on Thomaston 1966-1969 3rd Division
Rate/Rank : mmfn
Address: 3049 harold dr columbiaville mich 810-793-5727
please anyone thinking about going to reunion please come it is a great time for all. first time was welcomed back home to the greatest group i ever knew
Address: 3049 harold dr columbiaville mich 810-793-5727
please anyone thinking about going to reunion please come it is a great time for all. first time was welcomed back home to the greatest group i ever knew
Rate/Rank : en3
Address: 826 quesnel dr va. beach va 23454 757 689 4247
see alot of names i remember served 77-81 went to puget sound naval shipyard tug boats til 84 now living in hampton roads va area
Address: 826 quesnel dr va. beach va 23454 757 689 4247
see alot of names i remember served 77-81 went to puget sound naval shipyard tug boats til 84 now living in hampton roads va area
Rate/Rank : RMCM
Looking for photo of Thomaston towing Bausell during Operation Dominic/Exercise Swordfish in May 1962 or any other photos of nuclear test.
Looking for photo of Thomaston towing Bausell during Operation Dominic/Exercise Swordfish in May 1962 or any other photos of nuclear test.
Rate/Rank : bmsn
Was on board the 28 1963 till 1966.I sure wish I could hear from some of my shipmates,oh I was in first Div.I remenmber Defoe,Goff,Mcdonald , Guess,Felkins.Sure would like to hear from anyone that was on the 28 When I was on it.Want to wish all veterans a Happy New Year.
Was on board the 28 1963 till 1966.I sure wish I could hear from some of my shipmates,oh I was in first Div.I remenmber Defoe,Goff,Mcdonald , Guess,Felkins.Sure would like to hear from anyone that was on the 28 When I was on it.Want to wish all veterans a Happy New Year.
Rate/Rank : Capt
Happy New Year! We love this website. It has been very helpful for our members. Also, our members tell us that our website is the best place for veterans to find information about compensation, pension and benefits for veterans. We have been told that VSOs now recommend that veterans visit our website first before filing a claim. Veterans learn about the process, who to see, where to go, and how to maximize their disability claims. Visit today!
Happy New Year! We love this website. It has been very helpful for our members. Also, our members tell us that our website is the best place for veterans to find information about compensation, pension and benefits for veterans. We have been told that VSOs now recommend that veterans visit our website first before filing a claim. Veterans learn about the process, who to see, where to go, and how to maximize their disability claims. Visit today!
Rate/Rank : MR3
Address: Kenosha, Wi
1968 Westpac Cruise
Address: Kenosha, Wi
1968 Westpac Cruise
Rate/Rank : HT3
Address: laceyville pa. 18623
wilmore called me said he visited site heres my updated info glad to see so many entrees since i first checked in.
uss tommy "T" 83 to decom heard she was melted down.had some crazy times there!
Address: laceyville pa. 18623
wilmore called me said he visited site heres my updated info glad to see so many entrees since i first checked in.
uss tommy "T" 83 to decom heard she was melted down.had some crazy times there!
Rate/Rank : SK4
Address: 5455 E LANE FRESNO CA 559-285-8251
ON BOARD FROM 1972 TO 1975. 2 WESTPAC TOURS, SUBIC BAY ALL THE WAY.
Address: 5455 E LANE FRESNO CA 559-285-8251
ON BOARD FROM 1972 TO 1975. 2 WESTPAC TOURS, SUBIC BAY ALL THE WAY.
Rate/Rank : HTFR
Address: Gordonsville, VA. 22942 540-832-0650
I was on the ship from Dec. 81 to decommissioning. It was the best and worst time of my life. Two west-pacs, a tiger cruise and a trip to Oregon and Washington state stand out. Came on board an E2 made E3 three times and got out an E1! Chief Cain and HT1 Kyllo I WILL find you weasels one of these days, I'm not scared of you anymore! I am sending out emails to everyone and hope that we can all get together sometime.
Address: Gordonsville, VA. 22942 540-832-0650
I was on the ship from Dec. 81 to decommissioning. It was the best and worst time of my life. Two west-pacs, a tiger cruise and a trip to Oregon and Washington state stand out. Came on board an E2 made E3 three times and got out an E1! Chief Cain and HT1 Kyllo I WILL find you weasels one of these days, I'm not scared of you anymore! I am sending out emails to everyone and hope that we can all get together sometime.
Rate/Rank : mmfn
1-810-793-5727
1976-1980 machinists sorry to hear of passing of one of our greatest irishmen, mmfn big mac mclean on 12/12/2009 his greatest phrase may you be in heaven 10 minutes before the devil knows your dead r.i.p big mac
1-810-793-5727
1976-1980 machinists sorry to hear of passing of one of our greatest irishmen, mmfn big mac mclean on 12/12/2009 his greatest phrase may you be in heaven 10 minutes before the devil knows your dead r.i.p big mac
Rate/Rank : FTG2
Address: 8107 Kispiox Rd Blaine, WA 98230
On board 1971-74. Parts of two WESTPAC trips and the great cruise to New Zealand etc.
Address: 8107 Kispiox Rd Blaine, WA 98230
On board 1971-74. Parts of two WESTPAC trips and the great cruise to New Zealand etc.
Rate/Rank : HTFN
Address: 964 state rd hinckley ohio 44233 216-870-6520
I was aboard 82 and on decommission crew, went to the uss acaida for a year then home in 85. still in touch with a few, but would like to find some of the old gang
Address: 964 state rd hinckley ohio 44233 216-870-6520
I was aboard 82 and on decommission crew, went to the uss acaida for a year then home in 85. still in touch with a few, but would like to find some of the old gang
Rate/Rank : HM2
Address: Riverside Calif.
I was born in Panama 9/26/54 and was at the Panama Canal when the Thomaston made its maiden voyage from Atlantic to the Pacific. I found some old 8mm film of the ship and converted it to DVD.
Address: Riverside Calif.
I was born in Panama 9/26/54 and was at the Panama Canal when the Thomaston made its maiden voyage from Atlantic to the Pacific. I found some old 8mm film of the ship and converted it to DVD.
Rate/Rank : gmg3
Address: applya beach digos city phlippines
hello tomcats im looking for the postal clerck from 1974 to 1975 he was a good friend lost contact with him after discharge saw him in phonix arizona then nbever again .i really thought his name was ton auston but maybe i just read the mail wrong oh well any person knows him contact me or does anone have the old records thanks eric taylor
Address: applya beach digos city phlippines
hello tomcats im looking for the postal clerck from 1974 to 1975 he was a good friend lost contact with him after discharge saw him in phonix arizona then nbever again .i really thought his name was ton auston but maybe i just read the mail wrong oh well any person knows him contact me or does anone have the old records thanks eric taylor
Rate/Rank : BT3
Address: 310 14th St. Alamosa CO. 81101 1-719-298-0560
Served from 80-84 made 3 Wes-Pacs Aft engine Room Call me If you remember the GOOD TIMES T-Bone, Jaime Verbal, where are you??????
Address: 310 14th St. Alamosa CO. 81101 1-719-298-0560
Served from 80-84 made 3 Wes-Pacs Aft engine Room Call me If you remember the GOOD TIMES T-Bone, Jaime Verbal, where are you??????
Rate/Rank : SN
Sept. 63 thru Aug. 65. Seaman gang and W-2 Div.. WESTPAC, what a trip for a 17 year old right off the farm. Two years in the gator navy drove me right into subs.
Sept. 63 thru Aug. 65. Seaman gang and W-2 Div.. WESTPAC, what a trip for a 17 year old right off the farm. Two years in the gator navy drove me right into subs.
Rate/Rank : YN2
Happy Thanksgiving to all Veterans!!
And most of all to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all Veterans!!
And most of all to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq!!!
Rate/Rank : BT3
Onboard Thomaston from 1979 - 1980. Aft boiler room.
Did 1 WestPac. Subic Bay rocks!
Onboard Thomaston from 1979 - 1980. Aft boiler room.
Did 1 WestPac. Subic Bay rocks!
Rate/Rank : MR2
Address: 164-A Brandy Mill Cir., High Ridge Mo. 636-671-9955
Just updating info.Served 58-62 High Ridge Mo. 63049
Address: 164-A Brandy Mill Cir., High Ridge Mo. 636-671-9955
Just updating info.Served 58-62 High Ridge Mo. 63049
Rate/Rank : YN2
Todd Shipyard...1st Deck Division struck out to admin because hated the mid watch on the aft out at sea. Anyone?
Seattle to San Diego 79 westpac? Got out in 1980..What happened to Martinez, Humphrey, Shorty, BM1 Ault? any one??
Todd Shipyard...1st Deck Division struck out to admin because hated the mid watch on the aft out at sea. Anyone?
Seattle to San Diego 79 westpac? Got out in 1980..What happened to Martinez, Humphrey, Shorty, BM1 Ault? any one??
Rate/Rank : SM3
Hey PN3 Ski, what up? Ever hear from Flaherty or Kashat ?
Thought you'd be a PNC, ha! I'm in Baltimore dude look me up if you're ever in town. We'll eat hard shells and maybe have a beer or 12.
Hey PN3 Ski, what up? Ever hear from Flaherty or Kashat ?
Thought you'd be a PNC, ha! I'm in Baltimore dude look me up if you're ever in town. We'll eat hard shells and maybe have a beer or 12.
Rate/Rank : YN3
817 295-9824
Updating my email address and phone number. I just about have everything ready for the 2010 reunion in San Antonio, Tx. Please spread the word. I will have a letter out PDQ about the reunion.
817 295-9824
Updating my email address and phone number. I just about have everything ready for the 2010 reunion in San Antonio, Tx. Please spread the word. I will have a letter out PDQ about the reunion.
Rate/Rank : e 3
432 352 7201
miss the navy
432 352 7201
miss the navy
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: SEATTLE. WA
I WENT TO THE TOME-T RIGHT OUT OF A-SCHOOL NOV OF 76.
I SPENT MY ENTIRE TOUR ON HER TILL MAY 80.
MY FIRST 6 MONTHS IN THE FWD ENGINE RM. THAT'S TILL I HAD SOME WORDS WITH THE CHIEF ENGINEER THEN I FOUND MY SELF AFT.
THE GLORY GANG..... SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE
SAN DIAGEO SEATTLE AND WEST-PAC GOOD SHIPMATES AND SOME GREAT FRIENDS
BIG MAC STARK POPO VINNIE BRUCE AND MEANEY MORE
I MISS YOU GUYS AND I HOPE YOUR ALL WELL.
THANKS FOR THE WEB SITE.
Address: SEATTLE. WA
I WENT TO THE TOME-T RIGHT OUT OF A-SCHOOL NOV OF 76.
I SPENT MY ENTIRE TOUR ON HER TILL MAY 80.
MY FIRST 6 MONTHS IN THE FWD ENGINE RM. THAT'S TILL I HAD SOME WORDS WITH THE CHIEF ENGINEER THEN I FOUND MY SELF AFT.
THE GLORY GANG..... SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE
SAN DIAGEO SEATTLE AND WEST-PAC GOOD SHIPMATES AND SOME GREAT FRIENDS
BIG MAC STARK POPO VINNIE BRUCE AND MEANEY MORE
I MISS YOU GUYS AND I HOPE YOUR ALL WELL.
THANKS FOR THE WEB SITE.
Rate/Rank : EM2
Address: 906 w. 11th st freeport tx 77541
Stationed aboard from 1957-1961. Does anyone know Jim Harrelson. Been trying to find him for years.
Address: 906 w. 11th st freeport tx 77541
Stationed aboard from 1957-1961. Does anyone know Jim Harrelson. Been trying to find him for years.
Rate/Rank : BT 3
My first Assignment #2 Fire Room
My first Assignment #2 Fire Room
Rate/Rank : L/CPL
Address: Oceanside-California
I was on the Thomaston on December 14, 1969,our way back to vietnam. I have photos of the card games in the rec-room, and remeber the sleeping quarters were adaquate and roomy.I also remember the boxing ring setup. If you were there, contact me. Semperfi!!
Address: Oceanside-California
I was on the Thomaston on December 14, 1969,our way back to vietnam. I have photos of the card games in the rec-room, and remeber the sleeping quarters were adaquate and roomy.I also remember the boxing ring setup. If you were there, contact me. Semperfi!!
Rate/Rank : EN3
A Gang 70-74
A Gang 70-74
Rate/Rank : Lcpl
Took a ride on the Thomaston from Okinawa to S. Korea for Operation Team Spirit 84. oooorah!
Took a ride on the Thomaston from Okinawa to S. Korea for Operation Team Spirit 84. oooorah!
Rate/Rank : bt3
609-953-8471
served 80-83 rear engine room and oil shack. Felix Medina, Jamie Verble, where you guys at? I went by the name T-Bone
609-953-8471
served 80-83 rear engine room and oil shack. Felix Medina, Jamie Verble, where you guys at? I went by the name T-Bone
Rate/Rank : ht/bt
Address: 1234 lathrop 8103430049
Come on guys refresh your info,mapes,laney,mahoney....ect. lets talk,Have some laughes.you to joe snyder.
Address: 1234 lathrop 8103430049
Come on guys refresh your info,mapes,laney,mahoney....ect. lets talk,Have some laughes.you to joe snyder.
Rate/Rank : HT
Address: Stuart, Fl.
What a great time '78 to '80. Seatle ,West-pac and vancouver.R-division was tops.
Address: Stuart, Fl.
What a great time '78 to '80. Seatle ,West-pac and vancouver.R-division was tops.
Rate/Rank : GMG2
What a great time in Laughlin!! It was our first reunion, and Wendy and I had a great time. I really enjoyed seeing all of you who were on 76 - 79, and meeting all of you who were on before. We hope you all made it home safely and we are looking forward to San Antone!!
Chuck
What a great time in Laughlin!! It was our first reunion, and Wendy and I had a great time. I really enjoyed seeing all of you who were on 76 - 79, and meeting all of you who were on before. We hope you all made it home safely and we are looking forward to San Antone!!
Chuck