YAGRS ASSOCIATION GUEST LOG

The procedure for searching the guest log is slightly different depending on which browser you use. Doing a search will allow you to quickly find every entry for your ship or allow you to search for an individual...... FIREFOX BROWSER First put the mouse at the very top of the browser and right click the mouse. Make sure MENU BAR is checked. Mouse click it if it is not checked. Click on EDIT at the top of the browser. On the drop down menu click FIND. Then type in the empty white box what you want to search for like WATCHMAN You can now click NEXT or click ENTER to see all the WATCHMAN entries...... MICROSOFT IE BROWSER First put the mouse at the very top of the browser and right click the mouse. Make sure MENU BAR is checked. Mouse click it if it is not checked. Click on EDIT at the top of the browser. On the drop down menu click FIND ON THIS PAGE. Then type in the white empty box what you want to search for like WATCHMAN You can now click NEXT or click ENTER to see all the WATCHMAN entries...... GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER Click the 3 bars in the upper right corner where the "mouse-over" says CUSTOMIZE and CONTROL GOOGLE CHROME. On the drop down menu click FIND then follow the same procedure listed above.

1. Name: Frank Pulaski eMail: [email protected] Location: Vermont in the summer then FL. Ship: • USS Searcher AGR-4 (1958-61) Date: 19 July 2006 Time: 18:22:59

Comments I am testing this new guest log. Welcome everyone to YAGRS.ORG. The YAGR'S Association web page has been redesigned. I hope you find your way around the site ok looking for what interests you. We would be happy to get any feedback you can offer. Please sign into the guest log with your comments. Thanks....Ski

Comments I am testing this new guest log. Welcome everyone to YAGRS.ORG. The YAGR'S Association web page has been redesigned. I hope you find your way around the site ok looking for what interests you. We would be happy to get any feedback you can offer. Please sign into the guest log with your comments. Thanks....Ski

2. Name: Tom Yerou eMail: [email protected] Location: Valley Stream, NY. Ship: • USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: 20 Jul 2006 Time: 17:50:26

Comments Great job ! Thanks for all your effort. I was stationed on the USS Searcher Jan. 63 - Aug. 64. We were the ones that lost the screw and were adrift for three days in the "perfect storm" before the Coast Guard rescued us.

3. Name: Ray Fisher eMail: [email protected] Location: The Berkshires, Massachusetts Ship: • USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: 20 Jul 2006 Time: 22:04:25

Comments Great job Frank! Makes me want to ship-over! Ray. The Searcher, 58-60. "Gitmo", Halifax, Davisville, & all those picket stations.

4. Name: WAYNE ECKSTEIN eMail: [email protected] Location: SAN ANTONIO TX Ship: • USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 26 Jul 2006 Time: 21:29:59

Comments I was stationed on the Guardian 1959-1960 (1 year 10 months) So many hours at sea was no fun at all. Assigned to the deck crew. Loved it when we caught that northern station and we had to chip ice off the decks with a fire ax and get some red lead on the deck before it froze back over. Ahh! all those good times....

5. Name: Tom Manning eMail: [email protected] Location: So Weymouth Mass 02190 Ship: • USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: 28 Jul 2006 Time: 08:22:56

Comments Hi Frank, You have done a wonderful job in preparing this web page Iwas on Searcher from July 55 until Aug 57 It was one hell of a ride I hope to see you all in DC in07 Tom Manning

6. Name: William Bossert eMail: [email protected] Location: Springfield, Pa 19064 Ship: • USS Tracer AGR-15 Date: 30 Jul 2006 Time: 10:23:41

Comments Hi Ski The YAGR Association website needed a little sprucing up and you are the man to do it. We all appreciate your effort. Good job. Bill Bossert, USS Tracer AGR-15, webmaster

7. Name: Verne Biggs eMail: [email protected] Location: Tucson, AzI Date: 30 Jul 2006 Time: 17:34:26

Comments I'm on the road right now in Dodge City, KS but plan to enjoy this more when I get back to Tucson. Verne Biggs OSC (ret)

8. Name: FRANKLIN ATKERSON eMail: [email protected] Location: FORT SMITH AR. Ship: • USS USS Interdictor YAGR-13 Date: 30 Jul 2006 Time: 19:51:38

Comments I WAS ON THE USS Interdictor YAGR 13 from june 1959 to JUNE 1961. NO ONE TELL ALL THE PLACES WE WENT. I WAS STORKEEPER, IN THE OFFICE. OH THE PAPER WORK.

9. Name: Lee Callahan eMail: [email protected] Location: San Diego, CA. Ship: USS Locator AGR6 Date: 01 Aug 2006 Time: 14:39:10

Comments Thanks for the connection to the past. I served on the USS Locator AGR6 3/61 to 10/62. Went to the worlds fair in Seattle WOW!

10. Name: Herb Beck eMail: [email protected] Location: Nerja, Spain Ship: Date: 01 Aug 2006 Time: 14:43:52

Comments Attended the tenth reunion in San Francisco, looking forward to being at the next one in Washington. Best regards, from our hacendia in the costa del Sol, Southern Spain. Any Shipmates are cordially invited to stop off with us for a while... Best regards, Herb Beck

11. Name: Richard W. Anderson, CDR USN (Ret) eMail: [email protected] Location: 14 South Dr, Middletown, R.I. 02842 Ship: USS Searcher Date: 01 Aug 2006 Time: 16:22:39 Comments Read web site with great interest. You have done a fine job on it To update, I was assigned to Searcher as CIC Officer from 7-11/56;, relieving LT jg Bruder, Cross decked to USS Wyandot(AKA 92) at Davisville to fill requirement for Air Controller and CIC/Electronics O. for Operations DeepFreeze II&III in Antarctica. Taught at Annapolis after that, and then went to tin cans, and commanded Coastal and Riverine Forces in Vietnam. Retired in 82. Surprised to see omission of LCDR Arthur J Meyers USN, as CO 7/56-1/57 on the officers list !! He took ship out of yard after the fire, until retired on a medical in '57

12. Name: Gordon and Barb Broome eMail: [email protected] Location: Louisville, Ohio 44641 USA Ship: USS Searcher GR-4 Date: 01 Aug 2006 Time: 18:46:56

Comments Having reviewed the website, I am convinced that not only has there been a lot of work done by so many dedicated shipmates from many different ships, but that the site truly displays an excellent view of the YAGR era. My congrads to a job well done to you, Frank for setting it up, and to Harry and his crew for all the time and effort you guys have put into this. WE SALUTE YOU!

13. Name: Paul Marihew eMail: [email protected] Location: Denver area Ship: USS Searcher / USS Protector Date: 01 Aug 2006 Time: 19:38:08

Comments Searcher '62-'63 and Protector '63-'64...I was aboard the Searcher at same time as Tom Yerou when we lost the screw and were adrift for three days.

14. Name: Harry Henzen eMail: [email protected] Location: Clinton, IA. Ship: Tracer Date: 02 Aug 2006 Time: 11:44:40

Comments Impressed with the new website!

15. Name: Lee Callahan eMail: [email protected] Location: San Diego,Ca. Ship: USS Locator AGR6 Date: 03 Aug 2006 Time: 23:27:36

Comments Thanks Frank the ship and plaque look good.

16. Name: John R. Curry eMail: [email protected] Location: Bonney Lake, WA. Ship: scanner AGR5 Date: 10 Aug 2006 Time: 01:57:56

Comments served from june, 1964, to decommision ceremony at hunters point, san francisco in july 1965

17. Name: Donald Brown eMail: [email protected] Location: Morristown, Tennessee Ship: Uss Guardian AGR-1 Date: 15 Aug 2006 Time: 08:35:40

Comments 18. Name: Jim Knight eMail: [email protected] Location: Pennsylvania Ship: Scranner - 5 Date: 19 Aug 2006 Time: 13:39:46

Comments June 64 - June 65 Served 6 years & 19 days PN2 please change to my new e mail user name. I did have AOL.

19. Name: Vincent Sobral eMail: [email protected] Location: Lewiston Maine Ship: U.S.S. Searcher GR-4 Date: 20 Aug 2006 Time: 14:16:16

Comments I was aboard this rust bucket for 2 and a half years. I have never seen a crew that was still fighting the Civil War. Most were from the South. I then went to the U.S.S. Blandy DD-943. She was a real ship with a fine crew that all worked together

20. Name: Jim Weatherford eMail: [email protected] Location: North Carolina Ship: U.S.S Locator Date: 22 Aug 2006 Time: 15:08:00

Comments I was assigned to the Locator when it was in Charleston, SC.in Sept. of 1955. I help put it into commission.I stayed on the Locator till August 1959. Four Years!I was an E.T.

21. Name: Ralph E. Hedges EN2 Plank Owner eMail: [email protected] Location: Oceanside, CA Ship: USS Vigil YAGR 12 Date: 27 Aug 2006 Time: 16:37:49

Comments Great site Frank keep up the good work. I searched the web for years and there was no web sites found so I was suprised yesterday when I tried one more time and all of these sites came up. I served aboard the USS Vigil YAGR 12 from her commissioning in March 1957 until my discharge in June 1958.

22. Name: James Angelo eMail: [email protected] Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Ship: U.S.S. Outpost AGR-10 Date: 04 Sep 2006 Time: 12:45:18

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23. Name: Robert E. Riley eMail: [email protected] Location: San Rafael, California Ship: U.S.S. Locator YAGR 6 Date: 13 Sep 2006 Time: 20:33:57

Comments Served on board under Captain Wigner from September 1957 until April 1958 as Navigator, Gunnery Officer, etc.

24. Name: David Faulkner eMail: [email protected] Location: North Carolina Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 15 Sep 2006 Time: 18:15:00

Comments I served aboard the Outpost From Nov. 1958 to June 1962. Went aboard as FA and left as DC2.

25. Name: James R. Knight eMail: [email protected] Location: Ship: USS SCANNER Date: 15 Sep 2006 Time: 20:23:18

Comments Would like to be on the mailing list again via regular mail or e mail. Thank you. God bless & keep you.

26. Name: Robert Dawson eMail: [email protected] Location: Bennington, Vt Ship: Date: 17 Sep 2006 Time: 10:56:42

Comments Nice Site Keep up the good work Frank

27. Name: richard phelps eMail: [email protected] Location: clifton, Virginia Ship: USS Searcher AGR 4 Date: 18 Sep 2006 Time: 11:11:08

Comments Served on board from Dec, 59 to July 62. Finished as RD2.I was from Rhode Island so it was good duty for me.Looking foward to DC reunion.

28. Name: Steve "E" Randall [ Rocky ] eMail: [email protected] Location: South Carolina Ship: USS Investigator (AGR-9) Date: 20 Sep 2006 Time: 14:57:24

Comments Just remembering the "good old days" (1964) I was 17 when I was on the USS Investigator (AGR-9) im 60 now still have some of the memories most of them good . Some might remember me as "Rocky" Thank You to all the people who maintain and update this webpage. I hope to see more of the crew on here from the USS Investigator (AGR-9) as time goes by ...sad to know she was scraped

29. Name: John Kahoe eMail: [email protected] Location: Norman, OK Ship: USS Interceptor (AGR-8) Date: 25 Sep 2006 Time: 07:53:53

Comments I was looking on Military.com and they only show one AGR and only one person being affiliated with it. I like your web site. This is my first visit.

30. Name: FRANKLIN D. ATKERSON eMail: [email protected] Location: FORT SMITH, AR 72908-8582 Ship: USS INTERDICTOR GR-13 Date: 25 Sep 2006 Time: 07:56:44

Comments CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS

31. Name: Ralph Kleeber eMail: [email protected] Location: Reedsburg, Wisconsin Ship: USS Protector AGR 11 Date: 27 Sep 2006 Time: 06:11:47

Comments Starting to look for past friends, would like to find my closest friend David Horn who also was on the USS Protector. Lost contact about a year after I was discharged.

32. Name: Harry Miller eMail: [email protected] Location: Ship: YAGR'S Date: 29 Sep 2006 Time: 16:14:29

Comments YAGRGRAM #42 has gone out today. It has updated information on our reunion in DC. If you do not receive it in a few days get in touch with me. 33. Name: Jack McGee, JOSN eMail: [email protected] Location: Thousands Oaks, CA 91360 Ship: USS OUTPOST AGR 10 Date: 01 Oct 2006 Time: 20:34:50

Comments Although the ship did not have a billet for Journalist, I was the first one to establish the rate aboard any of the AGR's. I edited and published the Saturday Night Outpost, a flyer type of weekly newsletter documenting shipboard activities. It was very primitive with photos cut and pasted from mimeograph services of The Navy Times. Still, the crew looked forward to it every weekend while at sea. After I was allowed to strike for the rate, another sailor, Frank Kulik of Salem, MA became a JOSN. We both served aboard The Outpost from 1962 to 1964.

34. Name: Paul Montpas eMail: [email protected] Location: Arundel, Maine Ship: USS Vigil Date: 01 Oct 2006 Time: 20:37:11 Comments Aboard the Vigil 1957 & 1958. Would love to hear from some old friends.

35. Name: Wayne E. Kite eMail: [email protected] Location: Huntingtown, MD Ship: USS LOOKOUT Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 14:58:52

Comments Plank owner, boarded Feb. 1955 discharged Apr. 1958. Rate EM-2

36. Name: Richard E. Rounds eMail: [email protected] Location: Tiverton, Rhode Island Ship: U.S.S. Guardian-YAGR 1 ('56-'57) Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 15:01:21

Comments Thanks for the great web-site. 37. Name: David Condon eMail: [email protected] Location: Boynton Beach, FL Ship: U.S.S. Outpost Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 15:04:34

Comments Tedious boredom led to many hi-jinx. One picket on the Outpost produced more material than "Mr. Roberts". I served aboard from 1960 to 1962.

38. Name: Larry Satterfield eMail: [email protected] Location: Jacksonville, FL Ship: USS VIGIL AGR 12 Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 19:04:00

Comments Was on commissioning crew

39. Name: Steve Turro eMail: [email protected] Location: New Bern, NC Ship: USS Outpost Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 19:06:31

Comments Great Website-- Welcome regards from shipmates 1961-62

40. Name: Doug Thurlow eMail: [email protected] Location: Fresno, CA Ship: USS Interdictor Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 19:23:26

Comments I served aboard agr 13 from 1959 to 1960, which time my hitch in the Navy was up, I was an IC electrician third class

41. Name: Harry Reynolds eMail: [email protected] Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Ship: USS Lookout AGR 2 Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 19:34:12

Comments Great Site, Thanks for a well done job. Served on the Lookout 63- 65, as a BT. It was a great experience for an eighteen year old.

42. Name: Kenneth Yoss RD2 eMail: [email protected] Location: Royal Palm Beach, Florida Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: 02 Oct 2006 Time: 20:15:00

Comments Terrific job on website thank you. I hope our Grandchildren Ben & Olivia will enjoy the site for years to come. Proud to have served 1960 to 1962.

43. Name: Dave Reiser eMail: [email protected] Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 03 Oct 2006 Time: 05:11:24

Comments I was on the Guardian as a Radarman, from 1/60 to 9/63. Some of the best times of my life. Great friends that I would like to see again. The Navy and the Guardian were very good to me. Old shipmates may email me.

44. Name: Gordon Hubbard eMail: [email protected] Location: Spokane Valley, WA Ship: USS Interceptor Date: 03 Oct 2006 Time: 19:59:07

Comments Just found the site. Just lookin for now!

45. Name: ANDY GUGLIELMO eMail: Location: FLORIDA Ship: SEARCHER AGR 4 Date: 03 Oct 2006 Time: 20:00:42

Comments MY THANKS TO HARRY AND SKI AND THE OTHER SHIPMATES THAT HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME, EFFORT AND MONEY IN RETAINING THE MEMORY OF THESE LONG FORGOTTEN RADAR PICKET SHIPS, OTHERS TALK OF WAGONS AND TIN CANS BUT THOSE OF US THAT SERVED THE LONG HOURS PATROLLING IN A CIRCLE TRULY KNOW THE SERVICE THAT WE PROVIDED TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY ON THE D E W LINE THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR DEDICATION

46. Name: Ken Wehr eMail: [email protected] Location: High Point NC Ship: Uss Skywatcher- AGR 3 Date: 03 Oct 2006 Time: 20:02:28

Comments Served as DK3 from July 64 to Mar 65 when decommisioned. Transfered to USS Yosemite AD19. Didn't appreciate picket duty at the time but as I get older(66)I'm somewhat nostalgic.It wasn't the best duty but it certainly wasn't the worst. Would like to hear from some former shipmates. Great job on the new website and also appreciate all the work Harry Miller does.

47. Name: Frank Melito eMail: Location: Danvers, Ma Ship: USS Tracer AGR-15 Date: 03 Oct 2006 Time: 20:03:21

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48. Name: DONALD L.STEINKUEHLER eMail: [email protected] Location: WEBSTER,TEXAS Ship: USS.LOCATOR AGR-6 Date: 04 Oct 2006 Time: 21:24:29

Comments I ENJOYED THIS TOUR OF DUTY FAR MORE THEN ANY AS I WAS ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ALSO THIS WAS THE BEAT SKIPPER I HAD IN MY TWENTY PLUS YEARS ONE DAY I HOPE TO MAKE IT TO ONE OF YOUR REUNIONS

49. Name: Joe Noonan eMail: [email protected] Location: Florham Park, NJ Ship: USS Vigil Date: 04 Oct 2006 Time: 21:26:16

Comments Wow !!!! What a change. These is a great improvement and you are to be commended for the fine layout and content. I served on the Vigil 1957 to 1959 was a plank owner.

50. Name: Donald L. Maxwell eMail: [email protected] Location: Livingston Texas Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: 04 Oct 2006 Time: 21:27:53

Comments fine job, keep up the great work...and thanks for all your hard work...Don

51. Name: Ron White eMail: [email protected] Location: Ladera Ranch, Ca. 92694 Ship: USS LOCATOR AGR6 Date: 05 Oct 2006 Time: 23:42:46

Comments I was glad to find this website through a Navy buddie of mine. Its great. I was aboard the USS LOCATOR AGR6 from 7/59 to 4/61. I was a 3rd class Quartermaster. I will try to make the next reunion, when comes back out west. Thank you for the great website.

52. Name: CHARLES R LUFFMAN eMail: [email protected] Location: AUSTIN AR Ship: USS SEARCHER YAGR4 Date: 09 Oct 2006 Time: 23:41:54

Comments SERVED ABOARD SEARCHER FROM OCT 1957 UNTIL DEC 1958

53. Name: Gerry Dietz eMail: [email protected] Location: St johns MI Ship: USS Searcher Date: 09 Oct 2006 Time: 23:43:40

Comments Great job Frank! Looking forward to Wash DC reunion

54. Name: GERALD ROSSANO eMail: [email protected] Location: WARWICK,RI / FORT MYERS,FL Ship: USS INVESTIGATOR Date: 11 Oct 2006 Time: 07:29:47

Comments NOV 1960 TO FEB 1963 ANY SHIPMATES OUT THERE WHO REMEMBER WHEN ZINGER WENT OVER THE RATLINES WHEN WE WERE IN PORT EVERGLADES (FORT LAUDERDALE) IN 1962 AND WAS CAUGHT AT LENNIES BAR BY CHIEF BOATS CHANDLER.....

55. Name: Joe Noonan eMail: [email protected] Location: Florham Park NJ Ship: USS Vigil Date: 16 Oct 2006 Time: 22:36:51

Comments I have previously commented on the site it is fantastic. However this time I am asking if anyone can tell me if the USS Vigil had Babcock and Wilcox boilers? I would apprecite any help with this.

56. Name: Harry George Walsh eMail: [email protected] Location: Locust Grove Ship: USS Guardian AGR 1 Date: 26 Oct 2006 Time: 07:38:50

Comments Served on the Guardian 1963-1964

57. Name: Cheryl Hedge Petro eMail: [email protected] Location: Upper Marlboro, md Ship: YR65, Skywatcher, Searcher Date: 28 Oct 2006 Time: 22:57:02 Comments My dad was on the YR65, Skywatcher and Searcher during the period of time 1957 until Dec.1963. I used to go to the Seabee Club and as soon as a sailor found out who my dad was, --THERE WENT A POSSIBLE DATE!!!!!! I never heard anyone say anything negative about him. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him/our family. My dad was Gerald E. Hedge, last rank of MMCM. Perhaps those signing guest log could put the years that they served on each ship.

58. Name: paul bradmon eMail: [email protected] Location: Pleasant Prairie wi Ship: Date: 28 Oct 2006 Time: 22:58:34

Comments My father served in the YAGR_21 Division in the late 50's. His name was Jim Bradmon.He pased away in 1962 ,3 mos. before I was born.I have his YAGR_21 Division patch and am trying to find out which ship he served aboard.Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Paul

59. Name: Walter Metcalf eMail: [email protected] Location: Bangor, Maine Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 29 Oct 2006 Time: 20:08:27

Comments Served as a YN3 1964-1965 on the OUTPOST. Best wishes to shipmates who survived winter "pickets" in the North Atlantic.

60. Name: Doug McBee eMail: [email protected] Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Ship: USS Protector Date: 30 Oct 2006 Time: 22:28:20

Comments This was the ship my dad served aboard from 1957-1960. His name is A.E. McBee, or known to most people as Sonny. I am his oldest son, and was born in Rhode Island during his tour. Just wanted to say hello and tour the site. Great site. Thanks

61. Name: Christina Pungerchar eMail: [email protected] Location: Boston Ship: USS Outpost Date: 05 Nov 2006 Time: 19:43:05

Comments This was my father's ship. I am wondering if there are any shipmates available for contact along the East Coast.

62. Name: BT-3 Art Price eMail: [email protected] Location: Burnside Pa. Ship: USS Skywatcher Date: 08 Nov 2006 Time: 20:06:23

Comments I served 1962 until 1964 Havn't been to any reunions. Maybe I'll get a chance yet. Art

63. Name: Dennis L. Mattison eMail: [email protected] Location: San Diego, CA Ship: U.S.S. Guardian (Decom) Date: 10 Nov 2006 Time: 23:19:57

Comments Was on the Guardian just prior to taking her to Bayonne, NJ.

64. Name: James (Jim) Warren eMail: [email protected] Location: Dallas, Texas Ship: USS Tracer AGR 15 Date: 13 Nov 2006 Time: 07:26:28

Comments Served aboard the Tracer from 1960-61 as an ET2. In spite of all those long days at sea, I enjoyed my time on board and my shipmates. I hope to attend the 2007 reunion.

65. Name: Bob Clark eMail: [email protected] Location: Modesto Ca. Ship: Uss locator agr 6 Date: 15 Nov 2006 Time: 21:58:57 Comments I was aboard 1959 discharged 1960 December.

66. Name: Ralph Tucker eMail: [email protected] Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 15 Nov 2006 Time: 22:00:37

Comments GREAT WEB SITE! You did a GREAT job. Ralph

67. Name: Thomas P Staiger eMail: [email protected] Location: Las Vegas.NV Ship: USS LOCATOR AGR6 Date: 23 Nov 2006 Time: 07:23:02

Comments I served on Locator from late 1959-Feburary 1964. Great old ship and was able to do a lot of different jobs. I made Chief Electrician's Mate and have only made one reunion and am planning on attending the next one on West coast. Great job on website

68. Name: Jim Angelo IC-3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Lebanon, TN Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 23 Nov 2006 Time: 22:39:58

Comments Best of wishes 1963-65

69. Name: Chuck Phillips eMail: [email protected] Location: Denver, Colorado Ship: USS Picket AGR 7 Date: 30 Nov 2006 Time: 10:18:20

Comments I served aboard the USS Picket AGR 7 from late 1959 through August 1962 as an RD2. I didn't notice anyone else in the comment section listing that they were on the Picket. My "WORLD" cruises on the Picket consisted on going to San Diego, San Francisco, and the world's fair in Seattle in 1960. I'm trying to remember all the fun, but right now it escapes me.

70. Name: George Sleeper eMail: [email protected] Location: East Aurora, NY Ship: Protector & Guardian Radarman Date: 01 Dec 2006 Time: 06:37:58

Comments Great web site Frank, Thanks! My funny memory is of going aground off the "Statue of Liberty" on way to the Brooklyn Yards. We had a great time inventing things to do to each other.

71. Name: Charles (Chuck) Parker eMail: [email protected] Location: Columbus, NJ Ship: USS Skywatcher Date: 03 Dec 2006 Time: 19:01:14

Comments Only been to (1) re-union (Phila, Pa)- Aboard Skywatcher from 1958 -1961. Discharged in Key West, Fl - (ET2) Since the ET's spent most of our time fixing equipment, not many other rates are remembered. Any ET's still around?

72. Name: Jeff DiMarco eMail: [email protected] Location: Fresno California Ship: none Date: 06 Dec 2006 Time: 10:48:56

Comments My friend Roger Padgett who served our country on one of these ships asked me to check out this web site.

73. Name: doug powers eMail: idpowers.com Location: sacto, calif Ship: uss outpost agr10 Date: 07 Dec 2006 Time: 22:49:57

Comments served 61-63 gunners mate guns, wheres roy blackwell and some of you deck apes, and other trouble makers who threw the capt,s palmtree over the side, halifax nova scotia now that was a liberty town, it will never be the same, what are youold tars up to.

74. Name: LARRY TREAT eMail: [email protected] Location: Edgewater, Maryland Ship: USS Interpreter (AGR-14) Date: 09 Dec 2006 Time: 11:24:34

Comments I had a great time on the Interpreter back in "64-65". I was there at the end at T.I. Calif. sorry to see em go. Was RM-3.

75. Name: Walter D. Jones eMail: [email protected] Location: MADISON, CT Ship: USS LOOKOUT YAGR 2 Date: 10 Dec 2006 Time: 05:57:53

Comments Great site - Woke up from a nap that I dreamed about the Lookout and hit the net - Great to see the site - I was a plank owner and served on the Lookout from early 55 to June of 56. Radarman 3rd class.

76. Name: Bruce Brooks eMail: [email protected] Location: Kona, Big Island Hawaii Ship: USS Scanner AGR5 Date: 10 Dec 2006 Time: 06:08:55

Comments Oct. 1964 to July 1965, ETR3, at TI. On decommission team at Hunters Point.

77. Name: Ron Berlier eMail: [email protected] Location: Eugene, OR Ship: Interpreter AGR-14 Date: 12 Dec 2006 Time: 06:02:13

Comments Every once in a while I think about someone who was a friend on the Big "I". Not sure exactly what prompted me to search for the 14, but I did. Served as EM3 from late 1962- mid 1965 (Left immediately prior to her last cruise to go to college). I just stumbled on the site by surfing. It’s really great to see so much information a reunion activities for past crew members. I served as a crew member from 1962-1965. Released just before the Big "I" left for the decommissioning trip - early out to return to college. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who was on board during my time frame. I know I have some old documentation and stuff somewhere that might be of interest to others. I'll take a look around and see what I have.

78. Name: Thomas Cole eMail: [email protected] Location: Waianae, Hawaii Ship: Uss Lookout YAGR-2 Date: 13 Dec 2006 Time: 10:28:12

Comments USS Lookout was my first ship. sept 1955 to Jan 1956

79. Name: bill watkins eMail: [email protected] Location: ohio Ship: uss vigil agr12 Date: 13 Dec 2006 Time: 22:33:54

Comments really am impressed with what you have done with the site thanks and lots of thanks to everyone who worked on the exhibit.

80. Name: John M. Kirby eMail: [email protected] Location: Baltimore, MD Ship: USS GUARDIAN Date: 16 Dec 2006 Time: 07:58:02

Comments I just found this site,and hope to make it to DC this year.

81. Name: david l. smith sfp 2 ret. eMail: [email protected] Location: byron ga. Ship: uss lookout agr2 Date: 19 Dec 2006 Time: 13:35:23

Comments SERVED ABOARD FROM 58 TO 60 THE LOOKOUT WAS MY FIRST SHIP.LOVE THE WEB PAGE GOOD JOB.

82. Name: paul mc govern eMail: [email protected] Location: beacon new york Ship: uss guardian Date: 20 Dec 2006 Time: 07:13:56

Comments My first ship to sea.. Had a great time and met a great group of guys.. Liberity stunk beacuse we always ended up in Davisville. Saved a lot of money on picket duty no place to spend iit

83. Name: frank j miller eMail: [email protected] Location: Palmerton, pennsylvania Ship: USS SCANNER AGR-5 Date: 31 Dec 2006 Time: 19:55:30

Comments JUST LOOKING TO SEE IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME FROM THE SCANNER WHEN HOME PORTED IN SAN FRANCISCO IN 1963 0R 64 I WAS A THIRD CLASS RADARMAN WORKING IN CIC

84. Name: Coleman (Flash) Flaskamp eMail: [email protected] Location: Michigan Ship: U.S.S. Searcher (AGR-4) Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:51:01

Comments Great job Frank in putting this site together and in keeping it up and running. I was on the Searcher 1959-60 when we lost the use of the screw while in the North Atlantic just before Christmas of 1959. I was a Disbursing Clerk 3C and had a small part in keeping the crew happy by paying them twice a month. The best thing from my duty on the Searcher is the establishment of the YAGR's Association leading me to meeting new friends who truly are friends and shipmates.

85. Name: Sheldon Walker eMail: [email protected] Location: Evansville, IN Ship: USS LOCATOR, YAGR 6 Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:52:05

Comments Served as RD3 from commissioning at Charleston ( Jan. 21, 1956)until discharge in fall of 1957. Lots of great memories. Thanks for the web site. All responsible have done a great job.

86. Name: Ronald G Hand eMail: [email protected] Location: Huntington Li, New York Ship: YAGR3 Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:53:25

Comments The entry page would have done Cecil B an honor. RGH

87. Name: Larry Jones eMail: [email protected] Location: Gloucester Point,Va. Ship: YR-65 Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:54:27 Comments I was onboard YR-65 from 1963 to 1965.MM3/MM2 worked in the MM shop..(replacing radar gears in the winter) and in AGR enginerooms in the summer at least thats what it seemed like. worked for MM1 Lewis/MM1 paly(?). loved sunday morning when the cook would open the galley(do it yourself brunch)

88. Name: Jack Jennings eMail: [email protected] Location: Dallas Ship: Interdictor Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:55:30

Comments BZ on the web site. Thanks for all of you hard work on this. Thank you and all of the guys that have worked on the display. Hope to make a reunion one of these days!! Jack Jennings, AGR-13 64-65

89. Name: Robert Doty eMail: [email protected] Location: Branch, Michigan Ship: USS Skywatcher YAGR-3 Date: 04 Jan 2007 Time: 06:56:32

Comments Was on board the Skywatcher in 1955 as YN1 in charge ot the ships office. Retired in 1965 as YNC.

90. Name: al bump and lois bump eMail: [email protected] Location: zephyrhills florida Ship: vigil agr 12 Date: 05 Jan 2007 Time: 07:47:14

Comments gread job keep up the good work see you in d.c.

91. Name: Donald Ellis eMail: [email protected] Location: Flemington, NJ Ship: AGR-10 Date: 05 Jan 2007 Time: 07:48:31

Comments Harry, some years ago we corrosponded about the pictures I took during our rescue of a Cuban fishing boat crew near Key West. If you are interested in reviewing these for your upcoming book , let me know.

92 Name: jack hargis eMail: [email protected] Location: chester, il Ship: Interceptor Date: 05 Jan 2007 Time: 07:49:34

Comments Great web site. One of my fondest memories was tieing my fishing pole to the fantail rail (along with several others) to troll for albacore tuna. If you snagged one, the after lookout would notify the bridge, the bridge would pass the word for you over the 1MC, the OOD would then stop the ship until the fish was brought aboard, then continue on. We beat all the other AGR's on one trip by boating 431. We stuffed the largest to hang in the mess deck. Everyone on board ate pretty back home for a while. I was an SK1 in 1964-65.

Jack Hargis, skcs, ret.

93. Name: Quincy Ellis eMail: [email protected] Location: Lohn, TX Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 05 Jan 2007 Time: 07:50:37

Comments Great job on the web site and Harry how can we ever thank you enough? I served on the Guradian from '64 to '65. Was one of the last to leave the ship when we decommissioned her in July '65. I worked in the engineering log room and ships office as YN3.

94. Name: Norbert Hinkel eMail: [email protected] Location: Homer Mi. winter Lady Lake Fl Ship: USS Protector YAGR 11 Date: 05 Jan 2007 Time: 07:52:20

Comments I am very pleased to find your webb site. Can't remember names, but maybe I will see a name that I will kniow. I was on the YAGR 11 from the start in Charleston. Some great times in RI. Thanks Bert

95. Name: Frank A. Smith, Jr eMail: [email protected] Location: Sarasota, Florida Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 Date: 06 Jan 2007 Time: 07:15:14

Comments The Association brings back great memories of youth and service to country.

96. Name: wayne kingston eMail: [email protected] Location: NC Ship: USS VIGIL AGR 12 Date: 06 Jan 2007 Time: 07:17:06

Comments Was on the Vigil AGR 12 from 1961 till we took her to NJ and put her out of ser. I was an engineman in that hot hell hole..YOU ALL HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB

97. Name: William Horswood eMail: [email protected] Location: Ayden, North Carolina Ship: USS INTERRUPTER AGR-15 Date: 06 Jan 2007 Time: 07:18:16

Comments RATE ON SHIP RM3 SERVED FROM 1958-1959

98. Name: Wayne Kite eMail: [email protected] Location: Huntingtown, MD Ship: USS LOOKOUT AGR-2 Date: 06 Jan 2007 Time: 09:39:42

Comments Nice job on the web page looks good. Anyone know where I can find william Carpenter, we served together on the Lookout 55-58 he was from Augusta GA.

99. Name: Richard C. LANE eMail: [email protected] Location: 116 Park Ave SO Eldridge,Ia 52748 Ship: USS Watchman AGR-16 Date: 07 Jan 2007 Time: 05:51:45 Comments A real nice web site. I truely enjoyed my time on the WATCHMAN. I was an ET2 in the Electronics GANG and had many fond rememberances. Would enjoy hearing from old shipmates, especially ET's.

100. Name: DAVID S. RODRIGUEZ eMail: [email protected] Location: 797 MARIA WAY GILROY CA. 95020 Ship: USS INTERDICTOR AGR-13 Date: 07 Jan 2007 Time: 05:52:57

Comments I SERVED ON AGR-13 FROM DEC1960 TO DEC 1962 I GOT A ONE YEAR EXTENTION FOR THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS BUT THIS WAS CANCELLED IN THE END OF NOV.62 I HAVE MET SOME OTHER SHIPMATES AND SOME FROM THE 13. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME.

101. Name: Keith Nichols eMail: [email protected] Location: Indian Trail, North Carolina Ship: USS OUTPOST Date: 07 Jan 2007 Time: 05:54:16

Comments Thanks to all who have brought the organization together. Harry Miller deserves our gratitude for his work. Served on the Outpost as an RM3. When I got out in 1960 I went to college a couple of years. Eventually wound up in the Coast Guard. Was selected for OCS and flight school. Flew Coast Guard helicopters for many years eventually retiring as a CDR. Learned a lot on the Outpost.

102. Name: Ron McDaniels eMail: RonMcD@charter,net Location: Hickory, NC Ship: AGR Picket Date: 07 Jan 2007 Time: 05:55:22

Comments I'm proud to be a plank holder from the Picket. I sent a copy of our commissioning booklet to Harry, along with pictures of our mascot "turn to". Will try to make the reunion,

103. Name: George Wirt eMail: [email protected] Location: Pennsylvania Ship: Protector Date: 07 Jan 2007 Time: 05:56:12

Comments What a great job on the web site and the ship display. Harry and his crew of workers has done a First Class Job that makes us all proud. Hope to see you at the reunion in DC.

104. Name: Jim Dyer eMail: [email protected] Location: 2265 Tennessee Dr. Green River, Wyoming Ship: U.S.S. Guardian U.S.S. YR-65 Date: 09 Jan 2007 Time: 19:42:49

Comments I liked this Web Page and it brought back memories. Would like to hear from Shipmates 1961-i963.

105. Name: James Mikell eMail: [email protected] Location: 601 Oak Grove Rd. , Prentiss, MS 39474 Ship: U.S.S. Guardian AGR 1 Date: 10 Jan 2007 Time: 06:25:52

Comments I would like to E-Mail with Shipmates.

106. Name: Allan Ehrhart eMail: [email protected] Location: SE Connecticut Ship: USS Guardian Date: 10 Jan 2007 Time: 19:36:56

Comments I served on board the Guardian with the Quatermaster gang from 1956 thru March 1960.

107. Name: Tom Gwise eMail: [email protected] Location: Merritt Island, Florida Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 11 Jan 2007 Time: 08:59:17

Comments Served as an ET aboard Outpost from Nov 58-July 61. With a couple of exceptions, we had a great ET gang and some excellent division officers. Looking forward to seeing some of them at the next reunion.

108. Name: James F Ebersole ET3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Rockland, Ma Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: 12 Jan 2007 Time: 07:38:06

Comments Fantastic, We were a little known group who performed an important duty during the cold war. Thanks to all involved with this project

109. Name: Ernie Ball eMail: [email protected] Location: Englewood,Tn. 37329-5261 Ship: U.S.S. Locator AGR-6 Date: 12 Jan 2007 Time: 07:39:04

Comments Great job with web page.served from april-1961 to july 1964.remember trips to seattle world's fair,also portland ,OR.and also Vancouver B.C

110. Name: Lee Doolittle eMail: [email protected] Location: Edmonds, WA Ship: Locator Date: 12 Jan 2007 Time: 07:40:23

Comments WELL DONE !!! on the site and the organization.

111. Name: Billy O Woods eMail: [email protected] Location: Chatsworth, Ga. Ship: YR65 Date: 13 Jan 2007 Time: 07:18:01

Comments I have just learned of the yearly reunions and have conflicts this year however I would like to try to make next year. Please keep me on the email list with news etc. If I can work it out I may try for this year but it is doubtful. Would be glad to hear from anyone aboard the YR65 1963 - 1966. I was a IC1.

112. Name: Richard A. Thomas (Dick) eMail: [email protected] Location: Cambridge, Maryland Ship: U.S.S. PICKET (YAGR-7) Date: 13 Jan 2007 Time: 07:18:57

Comments Was assigned to the pre-comm detail in December 1955. Commissioned in February 1956. Served as an RDSN/RD3. Xfered to U.S.S. PERKINS (DDR-877) in December 1957. Other ships included: Ranger, Inchon, New Jersey, Blue Ridge. Retired in 2000 as a CWO-4.

113. Name: James s Montgomery eMail: [email protected] Location: Sedalia,Missouri 65301 Ship: USS Interdictor AGR-13 Date: 13 Jan 2007 Time: 07:19:55

Comments I was a steward i served 1960to62 and then recived orders to USS Nereus as-17 i then went toUSS Scamp[ssn-588 i made one westpack then went to USS Snook [ssn-592 .

114. Name: Robert L. Gamble eMail: [email protected] Location: Portland, OR Ship: Lookout AGR 2 Date: 14 Jan 2007 Time: 05:02:13

Comments Thank you for this site. I was on the LOOKOUT 58 - 60. I was hoping to find someone I served with here. After my discharge from the Navy I finished 30+ years with the government with the Air Force in uniform and civilian. Happy retired now. Hope to hear from any shipmates.

115. Name: Gary Hudson eMail: [email protected] Location: Fort Worth, TX Ship: PROTECTOR Date: 16 Jan 2007 Time: 21:52:12 Comments Frank, well done on the website; I see a lot of other matitime-related sites and this ranks right up there with the best. Fits in well with the work done by Harry Miller and with that of the other men who have worked on the exhibit. Thanx.

116. Name: Stu Moyer eMail: [email protected] Location: Everett, Wa. Ship: Skywatcher AGR-3 Date: 16 Jan 2007 Time: 21:53:10

Comments Served on Skywatcher as an ET from March '58 to Feb. '61. Came aboard as ETSN and got out as ET2. Great new site. I have been in contact with about 6 former shipmates, due to the efforts of Harry's mailing address list, and also the old web site. Discharged in Feb. '61, got married, got my B.A., and worked for Xerox corp. for 30 yrs., finally retiring for good in '94. Am now 68 yrs. old, and the health is failing. (too many cheap cigarettes?). Take care everyone, and keep posting.

117. Name: James Anderson eMail: [email protected] Location: Kansas City Kansas Ship: USS Interceptor YAGR8 Date: 16 Jan 2007 Time: 21:54:00

Comments served as RD2 from 1956 to 1959 would like to vist with anyone who was serving aboard that time period

118. Name: Ronald Benson eMail: [email protected] Location: Medina Ohio Ship: AGR1 Date: 21 Jan 2007 Time: 23:11:32

Comments I served on the USS Guardian from 1960 to 1963 as a radarman. Now a retired Air Traffic Controller.

119. Name: Wayne Jewell eMail: [email protected] Location: Hershey, Pa. Ship: U.S.S. Locator Date: 22 Jan 2007 Time: 21:41:56

Comments I served on board from March 1964 - Aug. 10,1965. It was a great ship to first sail on and I do remember the trip to Vancover.

120. Name: Bob Wiltshire eMail: [email protected] Location: Northeast PA Ship: USS Lookout Date: 25 Jan 2007 Time: 06:42:18

Comments I just read some of the comments from guests. This is a great site and has fantastic format. I was on the Lookout from early 58 until june 61 Made it ti ET@ would have been ET1 if I stayed till July. I still dream ( or have nightmares ) about getting recalled and sent back o the lookout. I got a good education on the lookout and after getting out spent 33 years w IBM . I retired at age 54 15 years ago. First time I visited the site. Impressive and brings back memories. I just sent harry an email telling him I found some 8 mm movies from 1960, and am looking to putting them on DVD. I still have a few rememberances of those days and nights Bob

121. Name: Tom Perks eMail: [email protected] Location: Kalamazoo, MI Ship: USS OutPost (AGR-10) Date: 30 Jan 2007 Time: 16:45:39

Comments Served aboard the Outpost as an ET from 61-62. Shipped over for 'B' School. Retired from the Navy until 1980 as an LDO. Looking for some of the old crew. CWO Arnott, John Traverson, Merkel, Condon, etc.

122. Name: Larry G. Risen eMail: [email protected] Location: Overland Park, KS 66212 Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR AGR-8 Date: 05 Feb 2007 Time: 06:05:58

Comments Three- thumbs-up...... to all of the guys and ladies that put the display on the battleship together. LGR

123. Name: David Clarkson eMail: [email protected] Location: Orlando, Florida Ship: USS VIGIL, AGR 12 Date: 08 Feb 2007 Time: 06:53:56

Comments Was on the Vigil during '63 and '64. Would be fun to hear from anyone from that era.

124. Name: Gene C. Wells eMail: [email protected] Location: Treasure Island Ship: USS Interdictor AGR-13 Date: 10 Feb 2007 Time: 13:17:29

Comments I served aboard from March 1963 - January 1965. Hope to hear from some shipmates! Gene Wells RD2

125. Name: john englehart jr eMail: [email protected] Location: reading, pa Ship: uss outpost yagr 10 Date: 11 Feb 2007 Time: 17:47:48

Comments I served aboard the outpost as bt3 in 61-62 maybe someone out there remembers the good times catching sharks and making week end trips to pa

126. Name: Tom McKenna eMail: [email protected] Location: Albuquerque NM Ship: USS Interpreter AGR 14 Date: 13 Feb 2007 Time: 22:31:35

Comments Just googled my old ship and am impressed with the historic information and photos available.

127. Name: KEN KIESLING eMail: [email protected] Location: HOME Ship: U.S.S.GUARDIAN Date: 21 Feb 2007 Time: 22:49:29

Comments JUST CHECKING OUT NEW WEB SITE ...ITS GREAT TO CONNECT WITH SHIPMATES. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME I SERVED ON THE GUARDIAN FROM 56-TO 59 MM3.

128. Name: RONALD VACCA eMail: [email protected] Location: EVERETT, MA Ship: U.S.S. OUTPOST Date: 21 Feb 2007 Time: 23:04:17

Comments RECENTLY HEARD FROM NOEL ESTES, WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ON BOARD FROM 1/59 TO 3/62.

129. Name: Roger Padgett eMail: [email protected] Location: Fresno Ca Ship: USS Tracer Date: 24 Feb 2007 Time: 19:56:04

Comments Great web-site

130. Name: Marvin Panganiban eMail: [email protected] Location: Salinas, CA Ship: USS Locator AGR 6 Date: 25 Feb 2007 Time: 21:14:25

Comments This was the ship my dad served aboard, not sure the dates but sometime between 1960 - 1964. His name is Venancio S. Panganiban, Storekeeper. He passed in 1990. I am his oldest son, and was born in Monterey, CA during his tour. Just wanted to say hello and tour the site. Great site. Thanks

131. Name: Ken Sanders eMail: [email protected] Location: Lillian, Alabama Ship: .S.S. Picket, AGR-7 Date: 27 Feb 2007 Time: 20:56:16

Comments Electronics Tech. from early 1957 to mid 1960. Retired now doing volunteer fire department & search and rescue. Lots of good memories on the Picket. Great site, just found it. Keep up the good work.

132. Name: Earl Darnall eMail: [email protected] Location: New Orleans, La. Ship: Uss Scanner YAGR5 Date: 03 Mar 2007 Time: 16:59:44

Comments Thanks for a great Web Site. I was on commissioning crew in Norfolk, Va., staying of board till discharged in 1957. Met many great friends aboard the Scanner and cherish those memories.

133. Name: Robert Daniele eMail: [email protected] Location: Gainesville, Florida Ship: USS Protector Date: 03 Mar 2007 Time: 17:01:56

Comments I was aboard in 1958 just out of boot camp. I would like to catch up with some of my shipmates from 1958 to 1961.

134. Name: WILLIAM BORTHWICK eMail: [email protected] Location: STAFFORD VA. Ship: USS SEARCHER AGR4 Date: 04 Mar 2007 Time: 07:16:37

Comments THE WEB SITE IS GREAT, THANKS TO FRANK PULASKI, WE WERE ET GANG MEMBERS BACK IN 1957-61 AND THIS SITE REMINDS ME OF OLD GOOD TIMES TOGETHER--KEEP UP THE MEMORIES OF THE GREAT US NAVY.

135. Name: Steve Postolka eMail: [email protected] Location: Winthrop Harbor, Il 60096 Ship: USS Interceptor AGR-8 Date: 07 Mar 2007 Time: 08:00:47

Comments Served on Interceptor for one patrol Jul-Aug 62. I was ordered in as a PN3 and before I got there a SN named Lacefield made PN3. Only 1 billet so I transferred to a MSTS ship General Mann but I enjoyed my month there. Great web site also

136. Name: Raymond Stringer RD3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Mount Arlington,NJ Ship: Outpost 57-58 Date: 07 Mar 2007 Time: 08:02:08

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137. Name: Robert D. McKim Jr. eMail: [email protected] Location: Davisville, R.I. Ship: YR-65 Date: 07 Mar 2007 Time: 15:45:49

Comments "McHales Navy"had nothing over the "Y-R"

138. Name: Edwin Somers eMail: [email protected] Location: Manhatton Beach, CA Ship: USS Picket AGR-7 Date: 07 Mar 2007 Time: 19:57:58

Comments Served on USS Picket AGR-7 from 1963 through 1965, as an ET-3. I spent my entire time on the Picket maintaining her, only to be assigned to help scrap her when she was decommissioned. My favorite duty was the northern stations in the Gulf of Alaska in the winter. Great WEB site. Thanks

139. Name: William G. Copeland eMail: [email protected] Location: Leawood, Kansas USA Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: 20 Mar 2007 Time: 04:50:19

Comments I served on the Scanner as an ET from 1960-63. I have to thank the Navy for the electronics training I used in my civilian career. I retired in 2000 from AT&T with 35 years of service. I enjoyed reading this site and appreciate the work it takes.

140. Name: Lee Lund eMail: [email protected] Location: Hibbing MN Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: 20 Mar 2007 Time: 04:51:41

Comments Had some good times, some not so good. Sept.59- July 62. Any Davisville Yagr's should remember the QI and the girls city club in Providence RI. Key West and Port Everglades were the best during 62.

141. Name: James D. Bradmon Jr. eMail: [email protected] Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin Ship: Date: 20 Mar 2007 Time: 04:52:46

Comments Jim Bradmon or James D. Bradmon Sr. was my Father. He passed away in 1962 3 months prior to my brothers birth. I am very curious to kow more about your site. My father jim Bradmon was on the Uss Protector (AGR 11). Please tell me more. Respectfully, James D. Bradmon Jr.

142. Name: dennis hill eMail: [email protected] Location: wilmerding pa 15148 Ship: uss interdictor agr 13 Date: 21 Mar 2007 Time: 06:08:56

Comments when I was on board, we had a ufo. neatest thing I ever saw (radar watch). airforce would not acknowledge. i believe it was in jan of 65.

143. Name: Roland Cote BT3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Swansea,Ma Ship: U.S.S.Outpost AGR-10 Date: 24 Mar 2007 Time: 06:22:20

Comments Great website.Exhibit photos--fantastic.Cutos to all the guys involved.If any of you ever have the chance to see this exhibit-don't pass it up.

144. Name: KOLBE , Walter eMail: [email protected] Location: Hereford AZ Ship: USS OUTPOST YAGR-10 Date: 29 Mar 2007 Time: 07:21:43

Comments I have just this evening , heard about this organization and am thrilled ! I got my commission NROTC at Iowa State College (now University)in June of 1958 and reported aboard the OUTPOST 1 week following . I began my tour as Asst CIC Off under Gene Juba and was fortunate enough to end my career as Operations Off , Senior Watch Off and 3rd in command . I served under Capt (can't remember!)for a brief 2 months , Capt Jones for most of 2 years and for one cruise , Capt Horn .

145. Name: David Butler eMail: [email protected] Location: Cape Cod -- MA Ship: USS Lookout - YAGR 2 Date: 10 Apr 2007 Time: 07:21:09

Comments Wow! Great site, thanks guys. I served the last half of my kiddie cruise '57 -'58 aboard LOOKOUT and was discharged as ET2. Anybody remember me or our loyal ET shipmates including, Charlie Atwood, Doreghty, "Paz," Tom Swafford? So much time past and so little memory left. My best to everyone here!

146. Name: Jones R E EM3 545-64-74 eMail: [email protected] Location: Home ( Lake Ariel, PA) Ship: USS Searcher AGR4 Date: 14 Apr 2007 Time: 06:46:46

Comments My goodness. I just happened on this site. To think that the YAGRs have not been forgotten. Probably should have been. Remarkable. They waited until I left to decommission her. The pictures bring back memories. I was on Searcher from May'63 to Jan.'65, made EM3 before I left. I remember when we lost our screw that fateful picket after we made asses out of ourselves trying to rescue the survivors of that Liberian Freighter that broke in half. Our motor whaleboat krapped out and we almost lost those people. Did lose the whaleboat. Then we lost the screw. Those two happenings are related, I suspect. As we drifted, screwless, a storm came up and I was sure that we would sink and I was going to die. I was wrong, but I have never been so frightned before or sence. Ah, memories. Good job with this site though. 147. Name: Thomas W Peters eMail: [email protected] Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 18 Apr 2007 Time: 08:19:44

Comments Served on the Guardian from August 1961 until January 1963. Started in Deck Force and ended up as a radioman striker.

148. Name: JOHN MURRAY eMail: [email protected] Location: CALIF. Ship: SCANNER - AGR-5 Date: 18 Apr 2007 Time: 08:35:00

Comments 33 MONTHS ON BOARD MARCH 1957 TO JAN 1960 APPROX. DECK

149. Name: Roy Godbolt (ET3) eMail: [email protected] Location: Grant, NE 69140 Ship: USS Searcher AGR-4 (1963-65) Date: 20 Apr 2007 Time: 07:06:23

Comments I enjoy the web site and appreciate what it takes, I do two volunteer sites, 1 for SPEBSQSA & 1 for our local art gallery. Keep up the good work.

150. Name: Leonard Cooperman eMail: [email protected] Location: Washington,N.C. Ship: USS Searcher AGR 4 Date: 20 Apr 2007 Time: 07:07:53

Comments On board 9-60 to7-63. Made BM-3. Would like to get in touch with any one who was on board at the same time. I sent pictures of the shark we put into the pool.

151. Name: ANDY G eMail: Location: FLORIDA Ship: SEARCHER 4 Date: 20 Apr 2007 Time: 07:09:08

Comments FRANK YOU ARE THE BEST AND TRULY DEDICATED TO THE YAGR ASSN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION

152. Name: Francis Langley eMail: [email protected] Location: North Haven, Conn. Ship: USS Vigil AGR12 Date: 23 Apr 2007 Time: 12:56:09

Comments Served from Jan. 1957 to Dec. 1958 was EN3 enjoyed my two years aboard the Vigil. Was also a plank owner.

153. Name: john g clancy eMail: [email protected] Location: long island n.y. Ship: uss searcher yagr4 Date: 23 Apr 2007 Time: 12:57:43

Comments I CAME ABOARD IN SEPT OF 55 AFTER SERVING ABOARD THE USS MIDWAY FOR OVER TWO AND HALF YEARS IWAS ONLY ABOARD A FEW MOS WHEN ON NOV 13 55 IT HAD A SERIOUS FIRE WITH LOSS OF LIFE IN MY SERVICE RECORD I HAVE A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FROM COMMANDER POLLICK OUR CAPT.

154. Name: Charlie Goens eMail: [email protected] Location: Pennsburg, Pa. Ship: USS GUARDIAN Date: 23 Apr 2007 Time: 21:32:36

Comments I was aboard the Guardian from late 59 to early 62. I started on deck force, then transfered to radio school Norfolk,then back to Guardian as radioman.

155. Name: Clarence R Bice eMail: [email protected] Location: Brooksville FL Ship: USS Guardian Yagr 1 Date: 06 May 2007 Time: 21:12:37

Comments I served 1957 to 1958

156. Name: Don Stoufer eMail: [email protected] Location: Arlington, VA Ship: USS TRACER (AGR-15) Date: 09 May 2007 Time: 22:38:25

Comments Harry A wonderful effort. See you at the reunion. Cheers, Don Stoufer

157. Name: Richard J Hall RM2 eMail: [email protected] Location: Occo1uan Va 22125 Ship: USS Investigator AGR9 Date: 08 Jun 2007 Time: 19:11:02

Comments Served 1961 thru June 1962

158. Name: james (jim) hines eMail: [email protected] Location: goldsboro nc Ship: uss investigator yagr-9 Date: 08 Jun 2007 Time: 19:13:10

Comments plank owner, bt-3 from 56 till 59, would love to hear from some of the bts that i served with, gerald yancey mcneilly, charles stuart overcash.

159. Name: Melony Bradley Murphy eMail: [email protected] Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR Date: 10 Jun 2007 Time: 21:12:36

Comments My father Perry Drexel Bradley served in the Naval Reserve on the USS Interceptor in 1956. He was at sea on this ship in the Pacific ocean, the day I was born. He did not find out I had been born until I was 5 days old. I would like to find out where the ship was the day I was born on May 13, 1956. I really enjoy the pictures of the ship, we have some old polaroid pictures of Daddy on the ship. Daddy died Aug. 11,1979. Any information anyone could share would be greatfully appreciated. Thank-you

160. Name: Tim Bradley eMail: [email protected] Location: Nashville, Tennessee Ship: YAGR 8 Date: 11 Jun 2007 Time: 05:59:14

Comments My dad served on YAGR 8 as a petty officer his name is Perry Drexel Bradley. He passed away in 1979 and I would like to learn more about his ship, and possibly obtain some pictures with him onboard it if any exist if anyone has pics or knew him they can contact me at [email protected], thanks

161. Name: JACK RODDA eMail: [email protected] Location: ST JAMES N.Y. Ship: USS LOOKOUT YAGR 2 Date: 13 Jun 2007 Time: 08:33:50

Comments PLANK OWNER, EARLY 1955 TIL DISCHARGED APRIL 1956 RD3

162. Name: Gerald (Jerry) Mickelson eMail: [email protected] Location: USS Tracer Ship: Date: 17 Jun 2007 Time: 12:37:12

Comments Frank, excellant site. Kudos on a job well done. Harry, as usual another great re union. Looking forward to next years. Don Strouffer and wife, thanks ever so much for your warm hospitality. It was great seeing everyone again

163. Name: Michael G. Smith eMail: [email protected] Location: 3215 W. 4 Mile Rd Grayling Mi. 49738 Ship: USS VIGIL (AGR 12) Date: 22 Jun 2007 Time: 05:28:55

Comments congrats frank the site is 4-0, served aboard USS VIGIL, Mar 61 thru Jan 63 RD3

164. Name: Larry D. Caldwell eMail: [email protected] Location: Mooresboro, N.C. Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR AGR8 Date: 22 Jun 2007 Time: 05:44:23

Comments Looking for shipmates. Severed onboard the Interceptor years 1963to1965. Looking forward to hearing from you.

165. Name: Ray Heckel eMail: [email protected] Location: Hamilton, Ohio Ship: USS Interdictor Date: 26 Jun 2007 Time: 16:21:09

Comments I was on the USS Interdictor from 1957 to 1959 when I was discharged from the Navy. I was a gunners mate third class.

166. Name: Roy Neal eMail: [email protected] Location: Bartlesville Oklahoma Ship: U.S.S. Tracer 1962- 1964 Date: 28 Jun 2007 Time: 05:57:24

Comments Just updated my e-mail address. Enjoyed the reunion in Washington D.C. See you all next year..Roy Neal

167. Name: John J. Nolli eMail: [email protected] Location: Cape Coral FLA Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 Date: 04 Jul 2007 Time: 11:11:20 Comments Was Aboard 1960-1962 First Division Looking For ShipMate Leon Sommers #3rd Class Boiler Tender

168. Name: Robert S.Walker eMail: [email protected] Location: Marco Island, Fl Ship: Guardian Date: 05 Jul 2007 Time: 20:52:47

Comments Great Web Site ! In the specification section, the main engine was rated @ 2500 HP @ 76 RPM. The Navy reduced the max allowable to 66RPM because of tail shaft problems

169. Name: Frank St. Mark eMail: [email protected] Location: Morehead City, NC Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 05 Jul 2007 Time: 21:19:23

Comments Outstanding site!

170. Name: Stan Jaynes eMail: [email protected] Location: Montgomery, Texas Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 05 Jul 2007 Time: 21:28:58

Comments Great WEB site. Just found it, didn't recognize any names. Aboard Guardian 9/65 - 12/65. Radioman striker, shack full so went to Deck Force for a couple of hours, then up to charthouse and became a QM. This was my first duty station after basic in Great Lakes. Went on to Radio A School, Bainbridge, MD, then to Long Beach, CA to USS Mansfield, DD-728. Anyone know Lynn "Dutch" Schwandt (SM2) or Taft (QM3)? Also remember some officers: Ens Costenbader, LT jg "Steering Casualty" McManus and Lt. Greene. Other names come to mind, BM3 Hatcher and SM3 Bucher.

171. Name: CHARLES JOHNSTON eMail: [email protected] Location: PINELLAS PARK FLORIDA Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR YAGR-8 Date: 06 Jul 2007 Time: 21:01:01

Comments SERVED ABOARD FROM AUG 62 TO AUG 65. FA TO MM2 SHIPPED OVER TO ESCAPE.

172. Name: Jimmy Legg eMail: [email protected] Location: Moncks Corner S.C. Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 13 Jul 2007 Time: 05:25:51

Comments Served on Guardian 1962-1965. Left as RM2. Retired in 1982 from Submarines. Great Web Site.

173. Name: GARY DON MOORE eMail: [email protected] Location: INMAN,S.C Ship: USS LOCATOR YAGR 6W Date: 15 Jul 2007 Time: 20:04:46 Comments WE PUT THE SHIP IN COMMISSION IN JAN 1956. I WAS ON SHIP UNTIL 1957 LOVE THIS WEBSITE AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY SHIPMATES.

174. Name: KEN KIESLING eMail: [email protected] Location: CARSON, CALIFORNIA Ship: U.S.S.GUARDIAN Date: 24 Jul 2007 Time: 22:42:09

Comments SURE ENJOY YOUR WEB SITE CHECKING TO SEE IF ANY NEW NAMES ARE LISTED

175. Name: Donald Cannady eMail: dcannady Location: Oak Island, North Carolina Ship: USS PROTECTOR AGR-11 Date: 24 Jul 2007 Time: 22:43:47

Comments This web page just get better and better. Good work Frank Pulaski. This is really a plus for our association.

176. Name: JERRY V. menna eMail: [email protected] Location: greenacres fl 33463 Ship: yagr 1 guardian Date: 24 Jul 2007 Time: 22:46:09

Comments plank owner, one of the first crew members assinged when she was being retrofitted at norfork for duty as a picket ship fall of 1954

177. Name: Michael Freer eMail: [email protected] Location: Fort Worth, TX Ship: USS Interpreter, AGR-14 Date: 24 Jul 2007 Time: 23:18:33

Comments Was only aboard The Interpreter a short period of time Feb 63 - Dec 63 as an EM3 when I had completed my sea duty and was transferred to PacResFlt San Diego. Believe I recognized a name below, Berlier. Seemed as if we were always going to sea. Was back in the Bay Area later aboard the USS Oriskany, CVA 34. We spent a lot of time at sea also but had some bad times out there in the Gulf of Tonkin. She now serves as the world's largest man made reef 25 miles off the coast of Pensacola. Really enjoy the website.

178. Name: Al Rizzo eMail: [email protected] Location: Murrysville Pa 15668 Ship: USS Skywatcher AGR-3 Date: 25 Jul 2007 Time: 07:56:58

Comments Great Job getting the web site up and the different pics. Looking forward to more info. Riz

179. Name: Bill McDowell eMail: [email protected] Location: Atlanta, GA Ship: USS LOOKOUT AGR-2 Date: 26 Jul 2007 Time: 06:30:23 Comments Very nice website - I appreciate the work you provided.

180. Name: Dave Crestin eMail: [email protected] Location: Harwich, MA Ship: Protector AGR-11 Date: 28 Jul 2007 Time: 07:15:01

Comments Great web site. On the home page a typo exists at the end of the last line in paragraph 4. "Task" should be plural, "tasks." Anyway, great to read about my old duty station.

181. Name: Richard Fregeau eMail: [email protected] Location: Arab, AL Ship: USS OUTPOST AGR-10 Date: 04 Aug 2007 Time: 08:35:54

Comments I served on the Outpost from 6/60 until 10/62 as the ships secretary, YN1. Would like to hear from my OLD shipmates of that period. Especially, those who served with me in the CO/XO office. When I left the Outpost I was assigned to the Naval Schools/Officer Candidate School, in Newport, RI

182. Name: Richard L Willhite eMail: [email protected] Location: Treasure Island, California Ship: AGR-13 USS Interdictor Date: 10 Aug 2007 Time: 06:30:08

Comments The time spent aboard this ship was some of my happiest days spent in the Navy. I was MM3, Engineering Log Room Yeoman, and Photographer. Can't forget the day Jack Remington and I fell asleep on the aft Con and boy did we get one H of a sunburn. Picture a chicken in a frying pan. Ouch!!! Lots of memories. Thanks to the great cooks we had also. Freddie was one of them. Great steaks. God Bless our whole crew.

183. Name: Richard S Beckley eMail: [email protected] Location: Bellingham, WA Ship: USS Bexar APA-237 Date: 12 Aug 2007 Time: 07:11:08

Comments My brother served aboard two AGR's, the Interdictor (1961) and the Watchman (1961). I recall he enjoyed the fishing most of during his time aboard.

184. Name: Larry E. McCauley eMail: [email protected] Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina Ship: USS LOCATOR (YAGR-6) Date: 20 Aug 2007 Time: 07:09:44

Comments Served aboard the Locator from time of commissioning in Charleston, South Carolina in January 1956 until transfer to Panmunjom, Korea in December 1957, went to submarine school at New London, Connecticut, served aboard nine submarines and retired from Navy after 26 years as Master Chief Communications Technician. No finer ship than the Locator.

185. Name: Guilford J. Perry eMail: [email protected] Location: Riverview, FL Ship: USS VIGIL AGR-12 Date: 24 Aug 2007 Time: 07:26:07

Comments I Served on the Vigil as an RM1 for about a year before we took her to Bayonne NJ for decommisioning

186. Name: Bill Humburg eMail: [email protected] Location: MT.Carrill Il. Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 25 Aug 2007 Time: 21:39:46

Comments Great web site and a great location to connect to fellow ship mates......

187. Name: BOB PAYNE eMail: [email protected] Location: RAYMOND, MAINE Ship: USS VIGIL AGR-12 Date: 04 Sep 2007 Time: 22:33:42

Comments WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT SERVED IN THE TIME FRAME FROM JAN. 1960 TO OCT. 1962. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM RICHARD KOFSUSKI IF HE IS LISTED. AM INTERESTED IN REUNION 2008 IN R.I.

188. Name: Daniel Morgan eMail: [email protected] Location: Fort Wayne, IN Ship: U. S. S. Scanner YAGR 5 Date: 04 Sep 2007 Time: 22:35:18

Comments I was the first Operations Officer on YAGR 5. I would like to add that the first CO of Scanner was LCDR Henry Pruitt and the first XO was LT Forest David Lawes. Great job on the web site! Dan

189. Name: Ed Carlin , x-AG2 eMail: [email protected] Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin Ship: USS Lookout Date: 08 Sep 2007 Time: 07:14:12

Comments I am looking for good photos of the AGR Ocean radar picket ships; specifically the USS Lookout AGR-2.

190. Name: Richard B. Morse eMail: [email protected] Location: Pompano Beach, FL Ship: USS Interdictor AGR-13 Date: 10 Sep 2007 Time: 07:09:18

Comments Was part of first crew. WE were sent to Charlston SC in fall of 57. Ship was put in commission spring of 58. I was discharged from the agr13 7/15/59 as BT3.

191. Name: ROBERT[BOB] DIETZ eMail: [email protected] Location: 117 Dorsey Ave. Orwell, Oh. 44076 Ship: AGR-16,WATCHMAN Date: 24 Sep 2007 Time: 12:18:34 Comments I'VE FINALLY GOTTEN ON-LINE! TYPICALLY, LATE AS USUAL! I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE WATCHMAN, ESPECIALLY 64-THRU EARLY65. JEFFERY WRIGHT WAS MY BEST BUD, BUT WE LOST TOUCH. MY FAULT! GIVE ME SHOUT GUYS!

192. Name: John T. "Terry""Mac" McCalla RM1(SS) USN(Ret) eMail: [email protected] Location: Upton, Wyoming Ship: USS Interpreter AGR-14 Date: 26 Sep 2007 Time: 10:44:35

Comments Served on board from '61-'63 as a RM3

193. Name: Richard Mellnick eMail: [email protected] Location: Brimfield, MA 01010 Ship: USS Vigil AGR12 Date: 27 Sep 2007 Time: 09:42:14 Comments thanks for the website. I served from 8/64 to 3/65 as a deckape SMSN, and crewed when the Vigil was towed up the Hudson to the graveyard, under the command of a really cool Engineering Officer (don't recall his name.)

194. Name: Charles T. Matthews,SHC, USN, Ret eMail: [email protected] Location: Orlando, FL Ship: U.S.S. Watchman (AGR-16) Date: 02 Oct 2007 Time: 08:10:33

Comments I served aboard from aprox. Mar 61 - Nov 63. I built the boat in the hobby shop. someone will remember that.

195. Name: TOM WILLIS eMail: [email protected] Location: Las Vegas, NV Ship: U.S.S. INTERCEPTOR - AGR 8 Date: 08 Oct 2007 Time: 08:28:20 Comments I SERVED ON THE "8 BALL" FROM DEC. 1960 UNTIL LATE 1961 AS A BTFN. I MADE SEVERAL "ON STATION" CRUISES. WORST MEMORY WAS REMOVING A BURNER WITHOUT TURNING OFF FUEL VALVE. IT TOOK ABOUT TWO DAYS TO CLEAN THE FIREROOM. ANY SHIPMATES PLEASE EMAIL. BTC LAMB, MM2 SHAW ??

196. Name: Don Belanger eMail: [email protected] Location: Gresham Or Ship: USS Elokomin AO55 1955-1958 Date: 12 Oct 2007 Time: 10:39:50

Comments I was supposed to join the ship's company of a YAGR in Norfolk at NOB. I left instead for the west coast and the USS Handcock CVA 19. I believe it was the Interrupter AGR15 tho. After 50 plus years it's fuzzy.If anyone knows of a web site for tankers,AO's in particuler please e-mail me.

197. Name: roy h. pullen eMail: [email protected] Location: cave city, kentucky Ship: uss searcher agr4 Date: 12 Oct 2007 Time: 16:20:15

Comments Seems everyone remembers the shaft breaking off and losing the whale boat. At least the coast guard towed us back at 14 knots!

198. Name: Larry TREAT (RM3) eMail: [email protected] Location: Edgewater, Md. Ship: USS Interpreter AGR-14 Date: 12 Oct 2007 Time: 16:22:02

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199. Name: Steven Clark eMail: [email protected] Location: Charlotte Vt Ship: SSS Investigator (AGR-9) Date: 15 Oct 2007 Time: 13:53:20

Comments Was on the Investigator in 1963 for 3 months then xfered to op deepfrease

200. Name: DWIGHT E BAKER eMail: [email protected] Location: VALLECITO CA Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR AGR 8 Date: 21 Oct 2007 Time: 06:25:05

Comments I WAS ON THE INTERCEPTOR FROM 59 TO 61 I LEFT AS A GMGSN I RETIRED IN 77 AS A GMGC

201. Name: Philip Caswell eMail: [email protected] Location: Jupiter, FL Ship: U.S.S. OUTPOST (AGR-10) Date: 25 Oct 2007 Time: 06:35:42

Comments Gunnery Officer and 1st Lieutenant: 1961 - 1964 202. Name: JIM COLVILLE eMail: [email protected] Location: MICHIGAN Ship: USS LOCATOR AGR6 Date: 25 Oct 2007 Time: 06:36:55

Comments 1961 - 1963 EM 2 LEFT TO GO INTO SUBMARINES

203. Name: Sharon Clark Hill eMail: [email protected] Location: Stateside Ship: USS Scanner Date: 27 Oct 2007 Time: 15:28:10

Comments My father, William H. Clark (Bill) served onboard while I was very young. He passed away in late October, 1967. He taught me about the pride of serving, and I joined the Marine Corps when I turned 18. My hubby was a Marine in Viet Nam, and also served in the Navy at Annapolis and Rota, Spain. Hoo-rah to all who served so bravely. Thank you for the freedom that you fought for. 204. Name: DEEMER, Richard J., PN1 eMail: [email protected] Location: Sarasota, FL Ship: USS Interpreter AGR-14 Date: 30 Oct 2007 Time: 08:15:14

Comments Last, active duty, Navy person to leave the ship, on 24 July 1965, when it was turned over to the sandcrabs.

205. Name: Charlie Taylor eMail: [email protected] Location: herndon, va 20170 Ship: USS Guardian Date: 05 Nov 2007 Time: 17:58:36

Comments Served aboard the Guardian as a radioman from 1957-1959.

206. Name: Fred Hintze eMail: [email protected] Location: Ocala, Florida Ship: AGR1 Date: 07 Nov 2007 Time: 23:49:16

Comments Was on the AGR1 1960 to 1963. Served as a Radarman. Will never forget the 0 degree weather guarding the piers during the Cuban Crisis.

207. Name: Charles E. Rainey eMail: [email protected] Location: Philadelphia, Pa 19122-3442 Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 Date: 08 Nov 2007 Time: 21:00:22

Comments I was a BM2 during my tour aboard the Uss Protector. On station in the North Atlantic

208. Name: Doug McBee eMail: [email protected] Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Ship: U.S.S. Protector Date: 10 Nov 2007 Time: 07:28:25

Comments For any of my Father's ship mates,1957/1960, A.E. McBee, also known as Sonny, passed away today 11/09/07 after a long battle with cancer. Thank you all for giving him so many great memories to take with him. Thank you, Doug McBee

209. Name: Herb Holmes eMail: [email protected] Location: Medina, NY Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 12 Nov 2007 Time: 15:08:51

Comments I served about 6 months in '58 or 59 as a an ETN, still remember the sea's of the North Atlantic and fog horns day and night.

210. Name: George Louiso eMail: [email protected] Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Ship: USS Tracer AGR-15 Date: 12 Nov 2007 Time: 15:10:01

Comments A great web site. A lot of good information, and I learned a few things I didn't know. Congrats: to Harry Miller for coming up with the idea and puting the correct people together to get the job done. I served aboard the USS Tracer from Jan 1964 until Sept 1964 when I was discharged/ Rank RMSN Thanks for the great memories.

211. Name: Allen Siebert eMail: [email protected] Location: Valley City, ND 58072-2538 Ship: USS Skywatcher (AGR3) Date: 15 Nov 2007 Time: 17:37:50

Comments Great website. Thank you. I served on this fine lady from late fall of 1958 until late fall of 1960. We went through some hell and high water during storms in the North Atlantic but had some beautiful days and some of the best times of my life too. If I ever had to give up something of my life, I would never surrender my time spent in the US Navy or on the Skywatcher.

212. Name: David Nicolai, SM-3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Las Vegas, NV Ship: USS Lawrence, DDG-4 Date: 20 Nov 2007 Time: 07:00:05

Comments Hurricane Rescue - We Hy-Lined a sailor off one of the East Coast Radar Picket Ships on October 06, 1962. The transfer was completed in spite of 95 mile wind speeds and heavy seas. The USS Lawrence delivered the man safely to an awaiting ambulance on the pier at Norfolk. I would like to know who he was and if he recovered, as well as what the ship's name & number was? I lost my notes on this ship. Hope someone will remember the incident.

213. Name: richard pope eMail: [email protected] Location: shelter cove, ca Ship: uss scanner agr5 Date: 21 Nov 2007 Time: 07:03:30

Comments served on the scanner agr 5 1955-1959

214. Name: Harold Pazourek eMail: [email protected] Location: Mt. Airy, Maryland Ship: USS Lookout YAGR-2 Date: 22 Nov 2007 Time: 11:20:17

Comments none

215. Name: Richard B. Morse eMail: [email protected] Location: Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Ship: U.S.S. Interdictor AGR-13 Date: 23 Nov 2007 Time: 09:06:45

Comments I wish to correct 2 things.

1. My e.mail address is [email protected] 2. My discharge rate was BT2. Thanks.

216. Name: FRANK J MILLER eMail: [email protected] Location: PALMERTON, PENNSYLVANIA Ship: USS SCANNER AGR-5 Date: 24 Nov 2007 Time: 21:09:28

Comments LOOKING TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE THAT WERE ABOARD THE SCANNER AND TRYING TO GET A SHIPS PLAQUE WITH THE TURTLE ON IT

217. Name: Frank Mahaffey eMail: [email protected] Location: Kissimmee FL Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: 25 Nov 2007 Time: 13:54:47

Comments I was on the Investigator in A Division from June 1958 until October 1961. Am interested in attending the next reunion.

218. Name: robert daniele eMail: [email protected] Location: gainesville florida Ship: uss. protector a.g.r. 11 Date: 10 Dec 2007 Time: 20:06:33

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219. Name: Jerry L. Jones eMail: [email protected] Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Ship: USS PICKET (AGR 7) Date: 25 Dec 2007 Time: 22:03:45

Comments I WAS ON BOARD THE USS PICKET FROM JUNE OF 1964 UNTIL SHE WAS PUT OUT OF COMMMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 0F 1965 I WAS DECK DIVISION.

220. Name: John P. Montague eMail: [email protected] Location: Abingdon, Virginia Ship: USS Scanner, YAGR-5 Date: 25 Dec 2007 Time: 22:05:51

Comments Served from 1955, before she was commissioned, until my discharge in May 1957. (Electronics Technician)

221. Name: Ken Helmick eMail: [email protected] Location: Nebraska Ship: USS Interceptor Date: 25 Dec 2007 Time: 22:06:55

Comments I served as a radioman on the Interceptor from 1963 thru 1965. Greg York and Steve(?) Radke (from Portland, OR) were also in the radio crew.

222. Name: Ed Carlin eMail: [email protected] Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: 25 Dec 2007 Time: 22:11:26 Comments I am looking for photos of this old picket ship.

223. Name: McIntyre eMail: [email protected] Location: POBox 11 Rogers ct 06263 Ship: Guardian AGR1 Date: 27 Dec 2007 Time: 07:48:24

Comments mmfn 1963 1964 M div.

224. Name: Patrick N. Kelly eMail: [email protected] Location: Sidney BC Canada Ship: HMCS Cap-de-la-Madeleine Date: 30 Dec 2007 Time: 20:16:50

Comments I am trying to locate former USN Radioman Ralph Tucker of Somerville Mass. formerly of USS DE Tabberer. As an ex RCN Radioman (Telegraphist) am interested in naval radio stories.Have discovered quite a few of my wife`s relations in that area. (Downing Family.) Thanks.

225. Name: Richard (Dick) Newell eMail: [email protected] Location: West Virginia Ship: USS Guardian AGR1 Date: 08 Jan 2008 Time: 15:12:01

Comments Went on her in Aug of 1959 and left for ET school in June of 1960. Sure saw a bunch of water go by. Really nasty weather at times other times great. Great bunch of guys though which helped pass the long pickets.

226. Name: tom lowe eMail: [email protected] Location: centereach long island, ny Ship: USS INVESTIGATOR AGR9 Date: 09 Jan 2008 Time: 09:15:40

Comments served 4/59 to 2/63 t lowe etn2

227. Name: Russ (Earl R.) Hutchison eMail: [email protected] Location: Nampa, Idaho Ship: USS Interdictor - AGR-13 Date: 11 Jan 2008 Time: 22:15:54

Comments I hope I can find some Interdictor (AGR-13) crew members.

228. Name: DONALD L STEINKUEHLER eMail: [email protected] Location: WEBSTER TEXAS Ship: USS LOCATOR AGS-50 Date: 11 Jan 2008 Time: 22:17:23

Comments A GREAT TIME WAS HAD I ENJOYED MY TIME ON BOARD A LOT OF MEMORIES AND GREAT SEA STORIES

229. Name: Dale Hallett eMail: [email protected] Location: Prescott Az. Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 Date: 14 Jan 2008 Time: 07:58:30

Comments 58 to 60 Deck Force...... Great site Harry

230. Name: Roy Hughes eMail: [email protected] Location: New York, NY Ship: AGR-3 USS SKYWATCHER Date: 18 Jan 2008 Time: 15:15:51

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231. Name: michael martin eMail: [email protected] Location: detroit,mi. Ship: uss lookout Date: 18 Jan 2008 Time: 15:17:16

Comments on this ship 1961 to 1963 looking for shipmates

232. Name: james e hines eMail: [email protected] Location: goldsboro, nc Ship: uss investigator agr-9 Date: 18 Jan 2008 Time: 15:47:03

Comments put ship in commission jan 56 discharged apr 59, on kiddie cruse, was a boilertender 3rd class

233. Name: Fred Rush eMail: [email protected] Location: Iowa Ship: USS Tracer Date: 20 Jan 2008 Time: 14:28:40

Comments GREAT pictures!!! Thanks

234. Name: Jim Spiegel eMail: [email protected] Location: port jefferson sta.,NY Ship: USS VIGIL AGR-12 Date: 20 Jan 2008 Time: 14:31:46

Comments YAGR'S is one of the best associations I'm a part of, although our duty was boring and tedious as hell.

235. Name: Richard E. Higginbotham eMail: [email protected] Location: Montgomery, AL Ship: USS Picket (AGR 7) Date: 20 Jan 2008 Time: 14:39:56

Comments I am a plank owner. Put the ship in commission in 1956 in Portsmouth, VA. I was a Signalman 3rd Class. Was transferred to the USS General Mann (AP 112) in February of 1957. I attended the AGR reunion in Pennsacola a few years back.

236. Name: James V. Ashby eMail: [email protected] Location: Oakland, Md Ship: Commandant's Staff Date: 28 Jan 2008 Time: 06:08:13

Comments I was the second enlisted man seaman at the time to report to ENS. PJ Moore who was starting the staff, Chief Storekeeper was the first enlisted man. I served on the staff from 1955 til my separation in 1957. I was in newport when a crew of sailors was lost during a bad snow storm and they were found several days later frozen. During my time in the Division there was a fire aboard the USS Searcher (I believe) and there was a death. The finest man I worked for was Byron Bount who was yeoman 1st class and later was advanced to an officer's ranking.

237. Name: Monty Alford eMail: [email protected] Location: Crystal River FL Ship: USS SEARCHER AGR4 Date: 28 Jan 2008 Time: 06:09:52

Comments Served on board Jan 1957 until Feb 1959. Electronics Technician 3. Had many good times and a lot of sea time. Monty

238. Name: Henry T Gardner eMail: [email protected] Location: Evart Michigan & Zephyrhills Fl. Ship: USS Searcher AGR4 Date: 31 Jan 2008 Time: 21:38:09

Comments I was on the Searcher 1958 to 1959 I am interested in finding out what the captain's & XO's name was name was. I forgot. I was in Chiefs Mess That was my best duty.. I had only 6 month sea duty. Remember when we took a 57 degree roll in a storm? Gardner

239. Name: Ken Ptacek eMail: [email protected] Location: 500 Mckelvie 68531 Lincoln Ne. Ship: USS Interdictor AGR13 Date: 31 Jan 2008 Time: 21:39:49

Comments I served on the Interdictor from 1963 to june 1965 as em3 we had a good crew

240. Name: flav eMail: [email protected] Location: chalfont pa. Ship: usns comet,last ship 1981 Date: 05 Feb 2008 Time: 15:50:09

Comments Hi Frank! Pse QSO u on 20m.Sailed merchant ships l944 to 1952,Liberty,Victory,etc.Back to sea for 20 yrs.with MSClant(Mil.SealiftComd).Retire past 25 yrs..73,de Flav,K3JA

241. Name: Pius Horning eMail: [email protected] Location: Hermiston Oregon 97838 Ship: USS PICKET AGR 7 Date: 05 Feb 2008 Time: 16:12:47

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242. Name: Thomas Cole eMail: [email protected] Location: Waianae, Hawaii Ship: Uss Lookout YAGR-2 Date: 05 Feb 2008 Time: 16:13:55

Comments Uss lookout YAGR-2. was my first ship. went aboard Sept 1955. I was 18 yrs old. It was a great adventure.

243. Name: ED SICKELS eMail: [email protected] Location: DALLAS,TX Ship: USS VIGIL 60-63,YR65 63-65 Date: 08 Feb 2008 Time: 22:37:43

Comments This web site is great have seen some names I seem to remember will try to follow up with them,I was a cook on both ships

244. Name: Tim Macomber eMail: [email protected] Location: Edgewood, MD Ship: USS Locator Date: 09 Feb 2008 Time: 07:33:17

Comments I really enjoyed this site. My Dad, Bob Macomber, served aboard the USS Locator between 1960-63. Sadly, my Dad died in 1996. I thought it would be great to find some of his buddies from back then.

245. Name: JEFFREY C ANDERSON eMail: [email protected] Location: CONNECTICUT Ship: USS SEARCHER AGR4 Date: 13 Feb 2008 Time: 21:46:55

Comments USS SEARCHER FROM 1961--2/1964 IC3 I WAS IN NORTH ALANTIC WHEN WE LOST THE SCREW AND WAS TOWED TO BROOKLYN NY.

246. Name: Bill Murray PN3 eMail: [email protected] Location: St Francis, Minnesota Ship: USS INVESTIGATOR AGR 9 Date: 13 Feb 2008 Time: 21:48:21

Comments SERVED 1960-SEPT 20 1962 WORKED IN SHIPS OFFICE FOR LTJG MOORE. TRANSFERED AT SEA TO AFTER I CUT MY HAND IN HOBBY SHOP. MANY MEMORIES MOSTLY GREAT AND WHO COULD FORGET ZINGER WITH ALL THE THINGS HE DID AND GOT AWAY WITH. HE WOULD GET BUSTED FOR BEING OUT UNIFORM FOR COMING BACK TO SHIP MISSING HALF HIS UNIFORM.

247. Name: Jim Fallon RDSN 1955-57 eMail: [email protected] Location: Jacksonville, Florida Ship: uss lookout yagr 2 Date: 17 Feb 2008 Time: 21:18:26 Comments would love to hear from shipmates currently retired in fl formerly of astoria,long island ny,nyplank owner

248. Name: W.E.Dicus eMail: [email protected] Location: Clovis Ca. 93612 Ship: USS Guardian AGR1 and USS lookout AGR2 Date: 27 Feb 2008 Time: 08:31:10

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249. Name: Joseph L. Pires (USS Bennington Historian) eMail: [email protected] Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Osterville) Ship: USS BENNINGTON CVS-20 Date: 05 Mar 2008 Time: 08:53:17

Comments Harry & Frank...... Just wanted to take this opportunity to inform you both, that today I had the pleasure and honor of meeting one of your own sailors. He goes by the name of Jim Ebersole and was aboard the LOOKOUT. We had the pleasure to chat about NAVY times and I learned a great deal about the Liberty ships that my father-in-law once sailed aboard. I've found your website to be most interesting (and will continue to come back to it from time-to-time). As a Navy Vietnam Veteran (3/tours - 1966-1968) and the Ship & Website historian for the USS Bennington (CV/CVA/CVS-20) Association, I wanted to say "thank you for your service to country and for the continued service you provide to all those who sailed aboard "Radar Picket Ships". I salute you gentlemen for your efforts in "Keeping the Pickets, Past - Present". BRAVO ZULU...... Fraternally yours, Joseph L. Pires USS Bennington Historian "Non Sibi Sed Patriae"

250. Name: Richard Thompson eMail: [email protected] Location: Mesa, AS Ship: Uss Interdictor AGR-13 Date: 14 Mar 2008 Time: 05:15:28

Comments Served Sept 1958 till transfer to USS Froniter AD25 as ET striker. Made ETN1 during Operation Deep Freeze. Totally miss my time and buddies, Woody, Pete are you out there?

251. Name: Dorsey Helton eMail: [email protected] Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Ship: USS SKYWATCHER AGR-3 Date: 14 Mar 2008 Time: 21:34:06

Comments I served on board the Skywatcher for 29 months during 1960-1963 as a Machinist's Mate. We had a great crew and I have really enjoyed seeing some of them again at the YAGR Association Reunions. Thanks Harry!

252. Name: WILLIAM OELCHER eMail: [email protected] Location: ST AUGUSTINE FL Ship: USS INTERCEPTOR 8 Date: 18 Mar 2008 Time: 04:32:38

Comments SERVED ABOARD THE EIGHT BALL FROM 1958 THRU 1959. MADE GMSN IN 1959 AND RECEIVED ORDERS TO THE USS HORNET.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE INTERCEPTOR IN THAT TIME FRAME.

253. Name: Harry Miller eMail: [email protected] Location: RI Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 and USS YR-65 Date: 18 Mar 2008 Time: 04:33:41

Comments YAGRGRAM #48 has been sent out. If you did not receive you copy please let me know. Harry

254. Name: Mike Gillis eMail: [email protected] Location: Brockton, MA Ship: USS VIGIL AGR-12 Date: 26 Mar 2008 Time: 04:42:16

Comments Great site. Just found it. I served on the Vigil from Sept.1959 to June 1960.

255. Name: Robert B. Lane eMail: [email protected] Location: Reno Nevada Ship: USS Locator AGR 6 Date: 29 Mar 2008 Time: 13:09:40

Comments Served on Locator 1961 to 1963 and then to USS Stoddard and Viet Nam.

256. Name: William Sepkowski eMail: [email protected] Location: Schenectady, NY Ship: AGR 9 Date: 03 Apr 2008 Time: 09:51:11

Comments just found this site, great job. I plan to go to Fall River, MA sometime this summer. This brings back many memories.

257. Name: David Cargill eMail: [email protected] Location: Methuen,Mass. Ship: U.S.S. Interceptor AGR-8 Date: 03 Apr 2008 Time: 21:28:31 Comments I was an E.T. striker from mid 1961 until Jan. 1964

258. Name: Thomas Nosworthy RD3 eMail: [email protected] Location: Circleville, New York Ship: Locator-AGR 6 1960-1962 Date: 03 Apr 2008 Time: 21:39:07

Comments Have enjoyed the reunions and the fine job Harry has done with them.

259. Name: William Carr eMail: [email protected] Location: Davisville R.I. Ship: Investigator Date: 03 Apr 2008 Time: 21:52:20

Comments 260. Name: Edward W. Smith eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: 7606 Bojrab Drive Fort Wayne Indiana 46835 My Ship: USS Vigil, USS Skywatcher Date: 06 Apr 2008 Time: 14:09:15

Comments:

Would like information on upcoming 13th reunion for instance are there required reservations? Do I need to reserve anything?

261. Name: Richard W. Anderson eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Newport RI My Ship: USS Searcher (AGR 4) 1956 Date: 17 Apr 2008 Time: 16:11:04

Comments: Looking forward to Reunion in May. Please send schedule and newsletter to me at above mail address .

262. Name: Charles Burroughs eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Nashville, Tennessee My Ship: Date: 18 Apr 2008 Time: 21:39:03

Comments: My father served on the Locator around 1961. I spent several days on board that ship with him sleeping over. I enjoyed the visits. I slept overnight, enjoyed meals onboard, and watched movies in the theatre which I believe was in the bow. I use to fish off the pier at Treasure Island where the Locator was tied up. I lived at Hunters Point Naval Ship Yard for about two Years before moving to San Diego. I returned to San Francisco three years ago and was sadden to see what the base closures have done to San Francisco.

263. Name: Tom Rebarick eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Rio de Janeiro Brazil/ Jacksonville Fl. My Ship: USS Skywatcher (AGR-3) Date: 27 Apr 2008 Time: 14:26:42

Comments:

First ship after joining Navy. Good times and bad. Can't remember Commo but him and I just could NOT get along. Retired after 28 years as RMCS. Looking back, enjoyed the tour lots more than not. Old Navy then, locker clubs, partying at the Pirates Den in Providence, even spent the night in the grass under the East Grenwich Police station sign. Cops woke me up in the morning and took me back to the ship (nicely). Currently live in Rio de Janeiro Brazil and come to Jacksonville where my wife and I maintain a condo for her shopping visits! Have not been to a reunion but would like to go to one.

264. Name: Paul J. Neugebauer (Nuke) eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: NewWindsor N.Y. My Ship: Uss Lookout agr2 Date: 30 Apr 2008 Time: 22:09:43

Comments:

Came aboard end of '54 and stayed until Dec. '57. Some of the names I recall are McNulty, Reed Cotton, Horton, Tony Paldino and Radke ships cook. Got my separation papers in Jan. '58 - Newport, RI. Other names I recall are: J.F.King, Webb, Gilmore and Harris. Found some more names from my memory and I promise this will be the last addition to my comments. Forrester BM2,Bradshaw Ensign, Robinson LT.J.G., Smitty 1st BM., and French Chief BM.

Hope to hear from someone.

265. Name: Donald Brown eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Morristown, Tn. My Ship: USS Wiltsie (DD716) Date: 04 May 2008 Time: 16:08:48

Comments:

1960-1962

266. Name: James Reynolds eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Garden City Missouri 64747 My Ship: U.S.S.Locator Date: 06 May 2008 Time: 12:33:09

Comments:

I would like to find out any information about the engine room on the picket ships.

267. Name: Galyn Kent Peterson eMail: [email protected] Location: Volga, IA Ship: AGR-13 Date: 22 Jan 2008 Time: 20:51:08

Comments: I was interested to see the video of the USS Interdicter. It brought back a lot of memories. One such memory is I remember there was a cut-away of the ship mounted in one of the passageways This showed all the decks and their uses. I wonder if that one or one like it ever survived? Anyway I think the website has really expanded and improved a great deal, keep up the great work! Kent Peterson

268. Name: Michael Ford eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Washington DC My Ship: Vigil AGR-12 Date: 18 May 2008 Time: 16:51:07

Comments:

I was a GMGSN on Vigil for 4 pickets and was going out of my mind with boredom when I swapped with a guy who hated the idea of a Med cruise on a LST. I could hardly wait to actually go some where.

What I need to confirm is that there really was a BM1 named Large on the Vigil and that he had stars tatoo'ed on his ear lobs. My gradchildren don't believe me. Any photos of him out there?

269. Name: John Gerrity (Jack) eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Trout Run, PA My Ship: U.S.S Investigator AGR 9 Date: 19 May 2008 Time: 00:12:32

Comments:

Served from 63 - 65 Quartermaster 3rd class. I don't remember the exact year but will never forget the hurricane we went through in the N. Atlantic. Lost the starboard lifeboat (broke in half) Got out a couple months early in 65 when we put the Gator OOC in Bayone, NJ It would be nice to hear from some of the old gang. 270. Name: william w white eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: manchester ct.06040 My Ship: guardian agr1 Date: 23 May 2008 Time: 17:16:40

Comments:

I was aboard the Guardian from 11/61 to 11/63. Assigned to the deck force under PO 1ST Osgood. My 1st Lt. was Workmen. The XO was Lt. Com. Sweeney. Would like to hear from some shipmates if any one remembers a guy named Whitey. Thanks.

271. Name: Robert B. Lane eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Reno Nevada My Ship: U.S.S. Locator AGR 6 Date: 25 May 2008 Time: 09:29:20

Comments:

272. Name: JANET JOHNSON (sister of Bob Cohen) eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Rhode Island My Ship: USS Searcher AGR 4 Date: 26 May 2008 Time: 20:34:09

Comments:

Thank you all for making my husband Ralph and myself so welcome during your Rhode Island reunion. The accomodations were great and all the events well planned, all in all, we had a wonderful time. Hope to see you all next year. P.S. Ralph was that brave guy who came to the breakfast with all of us women. P.S.S. Ski I hope next year you remember to take some pants!

273. Name: David Faulkner eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Hookerton, NC My Ship: Outpost Date: 26 May 2008 Time: 21:59:07

Comments:

I'm reregistering to change my e-mail address.

274. Name: Terry M Hart, Radarman eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Waynesboro, PA My Ship: USS Lookout, AGR-2, 1960 to 1964 Date: 29 May 2008 Time: 23:48:18

Comments:

Love to hear from any of my old ship mates! Fat old man now.

275. Name: James L. Reynolds eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Garden City Missouri 64747-0224 My Ship: USS Locator AGR6 Date: 16 Jun 2008 Time: 12:35:15

Comments:

I was aboard the Locator 1962 thru 1965. I was in the engine room as an MM3. My brother Gary Reynolds was also stationed on the Locator in the engine room as a BT. I got off January 1965 just before the Locator ran in to San Rafael bridge. Gary got off August 1965 when they decommissioned her. After seeing this web site about 1 month ago it has brought back a lot of memory. I am going to try to go to the next reunion. I did not think any body but me new what it was like to be on a liberty ship. I was really glad to see all the information on this web sight. Jim

276. Name: wayne pitts eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: bellingham wa My Ship: uss tracer agr-15 Date: 26 Jun 2008 Time: 18:31:13

Comments:

Hi I was On The Ship From 59 To 1963 Would Like To Hear From Anybody Wayne mr3

277. Name: Chris F. Hooper Jr --Plank Owner eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Lexington, NC My Ship: USS OUTPOST YAGR 10 Date: 29 Jun 2008 Time: 17:46:25

Comments:

Thank you for the guest log. I was in CIC and after active duty I stay in the USNR for 35 years. OSC Hooper

278. Name: Alan King eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Robesonia, PA / N. Fort Myers, FL My Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: 13 Jul 2008 Time: 14:54:09

Comments: MM3 from 1962 til 1964

279. Name: Clifford Dixon eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: New Port, RI My Ship: Skywatcher Date: 18 Jul 2008 Time: 14:57:16

Comments:

I served on the Skywatcher from 1956 until 1957. I was an MR-3 and was in charge of the machine shop. Made hooks for sharks. Let me hear from you if any one was on board during that time. Thanks, Cliff

280. Name: Dr. Michael A. Fryer eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: St. Petersburg, FL My Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: 27 Jul 2008 Time: 12:39:32

Comments:

Served aboard from June 1964 untill decommissioning in Bayonne, NJ in July 1965. Was the Gunnery Officer and CIC Watch Officer. Also, OOD underway. Was an Ensign at the time. Now retired after 20 years service. Final rank CDR. Taught at USNA.

281. Name: Jimmy F.Squires eMail Address: Sorry - I don't own a computer yet. My Location: Columbia, MO My Ship: U.S.S. Locator Date: 02 Aug 2008 Time: 15:31:22 Comments:

I came aboard May 1958 as a seaman deuce and departed in July 1961 as an RM2. Radiomen that I remember: RM1 Carns, RM2 Krannwitter, RM3 Jerry Socwell.

282. Name: ronald barnes eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: van nuys, california My Ship: uss searcher AGR4 Date: 03 Aug 2008 Time: 02:08:02

Comments:

I served on the Searcher from Oct. 1960 to July 1962 in the deck force. I remember guys like Rocky,Whistler,Davis and a host of others whom I cannot name at this time. What a time it was.

283. Name: Robert J. Young eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Ghana, West Africa My Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: 05 Aug 2008 Time: 15:45:12

Comments:

I served on the Scanner from June '64 to her decommissining in '65. I was a DC2. Is there anybody from R Division out there?

284. Name: Phil Colbert eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: The Villages, FL My Ship: USS Vigil Date: 11 Aug 2008 Time: 18:5412 Comments:

285. Name: Harry Miller eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Pawtucket, RI My Ship: USS Protector AGR-11, USS YR-65 Comments: YAGRGRAM #50 (newsletter) has gone out 8/30/08. It has all the information in it about our 14th reunion that will be held in San Diego. If you do not get your YAGRGRAM let me know.

286. Name: FRANK J MILLER eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: PALMERTON PA My Ship: USS SCANNER AGR-5 Comments: WOULD LIKETO GET A"SCANNER" PLAQUE IF POSSIBLE

287. Name: Jack Gavin RM2 eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Queens, NY My Ship: USS INVESTIGATOR AGR9 Comments: Anybody want to go to the Pirates Den after ships work for a beer?

288. Name: Cecil E Cowan eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Salt Lake City Utah My Ship: Uss INTERDICTOR AGR 13 Comments: Was aboard AGR13 Jan61 Aug65 EM1 I have been been an electrician ever since Would like to hear from you.

289. Name: Jack Baker eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Rochester, NY Comments:

290. Name: Bob Steele eMail Address: [email protected] My Location: Florida Comments: I was on the USS SEARCHER from 55 to 59 I am thinking about going to the reunion in may. My first trip was the fire in the engine room where we lost four men. We were towed in by an aka and went to new york rather than to boston and were there for 3 months than back to sea. Sorry I was not on board when the screw fell off. I would like to hear from someone that was there at that time.

291. Name: Bobby R. Bradford eMail: [email protected] My Location: Yakima, WA. My Ship: USS Locator AGR-6 Comments: Retired CWO, USN

292. Name: Patrick Conley eMail: [email protected] My Location: Huntley, IL My Ship: USS Vigil AGR-12 Comments: I served on the Vigil from 1962 to 1964. I would like to hear from old shipmates.

293. Name: Dave Sutherland eMail: [email protected] My Location: Roseville, California My Ship: Skywatcher AGR-3 Comments: Served on board the Skywatcher from late 1960 to December 1962 as an ET. Worked for WO Barter in the ET shop. I remember heavy weather in the N. Atlantic and in ports in Key West. 294. Name: Kenneth R. Weygand eMail: [email protected] My Location: Davisville, Rhode Island My Ship: USS Skywatcher Comments:

295. Name: Jerry Williams eMail: [email protected] My Location: Oroville, Calif My Ship: USS SCANNER-AGR 5 Comments: Served from 1959 thru 1961. Was rather boring duty, but still remember it with fondness. Had some great liberty the short time we got to spend on dry land. Glad I found this website and will send some itemS I have from that period, Christmas Menu and newsletter.

296. Name: Albert Dupuis eMail: [email protected] My Location: Barstow, CA My Ship: USS Guardian YAGR1 Comments: Served aboard ship in the engine room from Nov.1957 to Mar.1959. Traveled to Guantonimo Bay in 1958. Didn't get along with Officers.

297. Name: Anthony Arcaro eMail: [email protected] My Location: Bedford, PA My Ship: USS Protector AGR11 Comments: Served as RD from 1963 to 1965.

298. Name: JOHN F KOTCH eMail: [email protected] My Location: STRUTHERS, OHIO My Ship: USS GUARDIAN YAGR 1

Comments: I SERVED 1956-1959 MM2, GREAT TIMES, SEND ME E-MAIL IF YOU SERVED THESE YEARS.

299. Name: William S. Chandler eMail: [email protected] My Location: Tolland, CT My Ship: USS SEARCHER AGR-4 Comments:

I believe the AGR-4 was the ship my father( Gerald S. Chandler) served on in the 60's. He passed away in 1976 from cancer when I was 10 years old. I came across your site looking for pictures of the AGR-4.

300. Name: Richard (Rick) Watkins eMail: [email protected] My Location: CARSON CITY, NV.89705 My Ship: U.S.S. LOCATOR AGR 6 Comments: I was the ships postal clerk in 1964-65. I was aboard when we hit the San Rafael bridge----twice. I would like to hear from past shipmates.

301. Name: Rick Keough eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hopkington, MA My Ship: USS Sierra AD-18 Comments: Nice web site! I enjoyed looking through all the pages.

302. Name: Bob Kramer eMail: [email protected] My Location: Summerfield, FL My Ship: USS Outpost (AGR-10) Comments: Was onboard '61-'63, RMSN-RM2. Had a fine Radio Shack crew: Skalski, Harris, Whitley, Turro, Spangler, Duncan, Parks, Tatum, and Carpenter to name a few. Remember freezing my butt off on many winter nights at the Main Gate waiting for the shuttle bus to the ship after an evening of falling in love at the Girls City Club. Great memories! Retired in '79 as RMCS. 303. Name: Earl Molloy, MMC eMail: [email protected] My Location: grounded @ Schenectady, NY My Ship: USS Watchman AGR-16 Comments: Last man of the original plank owner.

304. Name: John Foster eMail: [email protected] My Location: Wolfeboro, NH My Ship: USS Locator (AGR-6) Comments: I served on Locator from July 63 until July 65. I was Operations Officer and served under Jim Donovan. A great website!

305. Name: Richard Keller RMC USCG RET eMail: [email protected] My Location: St Petersburg, FL My Ship: USS Vigil AGR-12 Comments: I served on the Vigil from 1962 to 1965. My family lived in the base housing outside the AIRSTA main gate. Had some great shipmates but the underway time was awful for a dedicated family man. After being discharged in 1969 from the USS Forrestal CVA-59 as an RM1, I enlisted in the US Coast Guard and retired in 1980 as a Chief Radioman.

306. Name: Norm Atwater eMail: [email protected] My Location: Anderson, SC. My Ship: USS Scanner AGR5 Comments: Served from 6/1964 to 7/1965 in R div as SFP2 decom ship. Retired 1984 as HTCS. If anyone remembers me send email. 307. Name: Alan Klein CTR1 USNR(ret) eMail: [email protected] My Location: Roswell, GA My Ship: USS Picket Comments: I am a plank owner and served aboard Picket from Feb. 1956 until Dec. 1957. Came aboard as an RMSA and left RM2. Would like to hear from other shipmates who served in that timeframe.

308. Name: William Horswood eMail: [email protected] My Location: Ayden, North Carolina My Ship: USS Tracer (Formally USS Interrupter) Comments: This is my new E-Mail address

309. Name: Don Schleig-Hess eMail: [email protected] My Location: San Jose, CA My Ship: USS Tracer AGR-15 Comments: I was on the USS Tracer from Dec 1960 to March 1964. I have since changed my last name from Foley to Schleig-Hess

310. Name: Paul Dickinson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Wharton, Ohio My Ship: USS Skywatcher Comments: I SERVED 55 TILL FEB57 WAS A BOARD WHEN CIVILIAN CREW TOOK HER OUT ON 2 DAY RUN PRIOR TO FULL CREW COMING ON BOARD. HAD CONTACT WITH HARRY MILLER SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT GOT BUSY AND DID NOT KEEP IN TOUCH AND DID NOT FIND ANYONE THAT WAS ON HER WHEN I WAS. HARRY SURE WORKS ON REUNIONS.

311. Name: TOM CLARKE eMail: [email protected] My Location: PARADISE, CA My Ship: USS WATCHMAN AGR-16 Date: April 20, 2009 Comments: I AM A PLANKOWNER. WE PUT THE SHIP IN COMMISSION IN CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA IN JANUARY 1959 . I WAS AN E-3 RIGHT OUT OF RADAR SCHOOL, FIRST @ GREAT LAKES, ILL THEN MORE SCHOOL @ NORFOLK VA. I WAS ON BOARD UNTIL APRIL 1962 (MY ENLISTMENT WAS INVOLUNTARILY EXTENDED FOR 6 MONTHS IN OCTOBER 1961 DUE TO THE BERLIN CRISIS). WHEN I LEFT THE WATCHMAN FOR DISCHARGE THERE WERE TWO OTHER PLANKOWNERS REMAINING ON BOARD. ONE WAS THE HEAD COOK PORAMBO AND I DON'T REMEMBER WHO THE OTHER WAS. I WAS DISCHARGED AS AN RD-2.

312. Name: Thomas Cole eMail: [email protected] My Location: Waianae, Hawaii 96792 My Ship: USS Lookout YAGR 2 Date: April 28, 2009 Comments: My first ship. I was 18 yrs old in 1955

313. Name: Leo Copeland EM1 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Palm Bay, FL My Ship: USS Tracer AGR-15 Date: May 3, 2009 Comments: Served 59 to 62

314. Name: James Blankenship eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lompoc, California My Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: May 11, 2009 Comments: 1963 and 1964

315. Name: Bob Schoenbacher eMail: [email protected] My Location: New York City My Ship: USS Olmsted APA 188 Date: June 8, 2009 Comments: RM2 served aboard the Olmsted Feb 1954 -March 1958.

316. Name: Ed Harville eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lakeside, Arizona My Ship: USS Locator AGR-6 Date: June 17, 2009 Comments: I served on the Locator from May 1960 until the first part of 1963, then went to the Destroyers until I retired as a QMC in September 1973. YAGR duty was great duty. Thanks for this great site.

317. Name: Frank Rocheleau eMail: [email protected] My Location: Placerville, CA My Ship: USS Interceptor AGR-8 Date: June 29, 2009 Comments: Nice site. I was aboard from early 1963 to decommission. Made RD1 while on board. If anyone who was on board remembers Bob Eubanks send him my address. Thanks

318. Name: Delmer Grommon eMail: [email protected] My Location: Kingman, AZ My Ship: USS Outpost YAGR 10 Date: July 31, 2009 Comments: Put the Outpost in commission in Philly. Made 2nd IC Elect transferred to Blandy DD 943. Loved the Outpost. Retired in 76 - 22 plus years as ICC. Would like to hear from plankowners.

319. Name: Dick Heinrich eMail: [email protected] My Location: Holland, Michigan My Ship: USS Interceptor AGR-8 Date: Aug 2, 2009 Comments: Looking to find one of the round Interceptor patch's for my Navy scrapbook. Dick Heinrich, Master Chief Radioman USN (Ret)

320. Name: Ray Cannon eMail: [email protected] My Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri My Ship: USS Interdictor AGR-13 Date: Aug 15, 2009 Comments: Went to the Interdictor out of boot camp in late 1962 until the ship was decommissioned in August, 1965. From there, I was assigned to NMCB-9 out of Port Hueneme, California. Was sent to DaNang, Vietnam to join up with the SeaBees who had been there for six months. Left the Interdictor and Navy as a YN3.

321. Name: Bill McDowell eMail: [email protected] My Location: Cumming, GA My Ship: USS Lookout Date: Aug 15, 2009 Comments: Great job Harry!

322. Name: James Buzbee eMail: [email protected] My Location: California My Ship: USS Searcher Date: Aug 20, 2009 Comments: I am hoping to talk to anyone who served with my dad, Edward Herman Buzbee, EN-1. He was burned to death Oct. 13, 1955 on board. I never knew him, I was 2 years old. Please contact me if you knew him. I realize it has been 50 years ago. Thanks. Retired Army MSGT. Jim Buzbee

323. Name: John Gerrity eMail: [email protected] My Location: Trout Run, Pa 17771 My Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 NTAA Date: Sept 8, 2009 Comments: Please take note of my new E-mail address lissted above. Still waiting t o hear from any of the old gang. Jack Gerrity QM 3

324. Name: Ronald L Benson eMail: [email protected] My Location: U.S.A. My Ship: USS Guardian AGR1 Date: Sept 8, 2009 Comments: I came aboard ship in the fall of 1960 and left in the fall of 1963, Worked in CIC looking for bad guys. Retired form the FAA in 2004.

325. Name: Terrance Wood eMail: [email protected] My Location: Ionia, MI My Ship: USS Protector ARG-11 Date: Sept 28, 2009 Comments: Also know as "Woody" looking for my shipmates!

326. Name: Hector Martinez eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hayward, CA My Ship: USS Picket YAGR-7 Date: Sept 29, 2009 Comments: I serviced aboard the Picket from 1956-1960. My brother Teles was also aboard the Picket. I would like to hear from others who served on the Picket.

327. Name: Raymond R. Corriveau eMail: [email protected] My Location: Saint James City, FL My Ship: USS Investigator Date: Oct 24, 2009 Comments: I served on the Investigator from 1957 through 1958. I was a machinist mate 2nd class and am trying to find my friend Kenneth Bays, who served on the Investigator as an electrician mate 2nd class and was discharged in 1958. Please contact me if you have any information.

328. Name: Ralph Kleeber eMail: [email protected] My Location: Reedsburg, Wisconsin My Ship: USS Protector AGR 11 Date: Oct 24, 2009 Comments: Hi everyone; just would like to say that another year has gone by and I have been reminiscing the time I spent aboard the USS Protector. We all sure had fun. At times it didn’t seem so but looking back one can only remember the better times. I spent most of my time in the paint locker so if most of you are like me and can’t remember names, so that my help you to remember me. Hope I wasn’t too much of a pain to you. The years I was on board were 1961 and 1962. Looking forward to seeing some of the pictures I sent posted on the web site. Well any way, I am now 65 years old and am hoping to be able to attend one of the reunions some day in the future after I retire. If anyone remembers me and want to say hi you can find me at the Ho-Chunk Casino in Wisconsin Dells, third shift Security Supervisor, or you can email me I will probably be keeping this address for a long time.

329. Name: John J. Regan eMail: [email protected] My Location: Tilton NH and winter in Orlando, FL My Ship: USS Investigator AGR 9 Date: Nov 11, 2009 Comments: Was on the Investigator in 1960 as a Radioman, out of Davisville, RI. I'm originally from Lawrence, Mass.

330. Name: Tim Lavigne eMail: [email protected] My Location: Albany NY My Ship: Guardian Date: Nov 17, 2009 Comments: My father, Gene Lavigne, was a cook in the galley on board the Guardian. If you have any memories of him during your service, he and I would love to here from you!

331. Name: Terrence Cassidy eMail: [email protected] My Location: Brookhaven, PA 19015 My Ship: USS Picket AGR 7 Date: Nov 21, 2009 Comments: I would like to know if there are any contacts from the Picket that were on board say Sept 58 to may 61

332. Name: Clayton M. Erickson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Nelson, MN My Ship: USS GUARDIAN AGR1 Date: Nov 29, 2009 Comments: My Dad served on the Guardian 1958-1962 we would would love to hear from all of his shipmates. Dad said it was the time of his life loved his job and his shipmates!!

333. Name: Terry Young EM3 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Brookhaven, NY My Ship: USS Investigator AGR9 Date: Dec 6, 2009 Comments: I was aboard from 62 until decommissioning at Bayone. Love to hear from old shipmates. John Grillo, Ed Faust, Jim Stanek, "The Beak" Jeffrey Loeb, Any one remember the pickled eggs or Dizino's deep fried meat balls? Thanks Harry great job!

334. Name: Robert J. Young eMail: [email protected] My Location: Ghana, West Africa My Ship: Scanner Date: Jan 30, 2010 Comments: I was on the Scanner from June 64 to July 65. I was a DC2 in "R"Div.

335. Name: John Dinda eMail: [email protected] My Location: Brewster, MA My Ship: USS Skywatcher AGR 3 Date: Feb 1, 2010 Comments: I served on the Skywatcher from 1964-65.

336. Name: Bill Rustic eMail: [email protected] My Location: Viero, FL My Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: Feb 2, 2010 Comments: I was the disbursing clerk from '61 to April '64. N. Atlantic was the worst of the grids no matter what time of year. I do remember the roue wave that stove in the fwd gun mount! and the picket duty off Key West in support of the Cuban blockade. Why didn't we get the Cuban Blockade medal??

337. Name: Bob Buxton eMail: [email protected] My Location: Litchfield Park, AZ My Ship: USS Watchman AGR-3 Date: Feb 6, 2010 Comments:

I was just surfing the net and stumbled onto your web site. I'm very glad to see that some are keeping the history of the Radar Picket Ships alive and well. I'm sure that it takes a lot of work and many long hours. You've done a outstanding job, congratulations! The Watchman was my first ship assignment. I was just an 18 year old seaman duce right out of boot camp and Radar "A" school, Treasure Island, San Francisco. After working in the deck force for a month or two, I got to work with OPS CIC radar watches for a couple of weeks. Then, I was sent to the galley to be a mess cook for a couple more months. One of my fondest memories as a mess cook was taking a full garbage can up the ladder and to the stern to dump it overboard. We were on station 1 then and riding out a pretty rough sea. Just as I lifted the can the ship's stern pitched down to the sea level and water flooded the stern, knocking me down and soaking me from head to toe. The garbage can was lost overboard and I was grabbing anything I could get my hands on. The aft man overboard watch ran over to see if I was still on board, he saw that I had managed to stay on board and was okay. Then, he just started laughing his ass off. I went back down below decks and had to explain to the chief cook what had happened and that we needed a new garbage can. He just started laughing his ass off as well. After that, I got the nickname "water boy". After my mess cook days, I was permanently assigned to OPS CIC and stood many watches with a great bunch of guys. After 40+ years some names have faded from my memory but, I remember Rodd RD1, Baines RD2, Espinoza RD3, May RD3, and Poston SN. By the time the ship was decommissioned I was an RD3 myself. Finding this web site has brought back many memories. I would love to hear from any of my old shipmates. If any of you have old pictures or video conversions from those times I would love to get copies from you. Unfortunately I don't have any picture of the USS Watchman and crew to share. I have been busy copying all the internet web picture that I can find.

338. Name: George C. Satter Jr. eMail: [email protected] My Location: Churchville, New York My Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: March 11, 2010 Comments: MM3 .. From 62 until decommissioned.

339. Name: Reginald T. Walker eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lowell, Massachusetts My Ship: USS GUARDIAN YAGR-1 Date: March 21, 2010 Comments: Hi fellow shipmates, what a wonderful site to leave messages...I was proud to serve aboard the Guardian between March 1956 and December 1958...it was a wonderful experience and went a long way toward molding my life...ohh so m any memories...as we grow older, we, or at least I, revert to my younger and better years...I served as an Rm3 and to this day I can still recite the morse code...which of course is a thing of the past...I hope my former shipmates are doing well. Reg. Walker

340. Name: Darrell E. Brock eMail: [email protected] My Location: Omaha, Nebraska My Ship: VIGIL (AGR-12) Date: March 23, 2010 Comments: Onboard from 10/62 - 03/64. PN1. Most boring duty in my 21 years of service, but it was a great opportunity to study for next paygrade (PNC). Also let you stay out of trouble ashore 75% of the time. Would like to hear from John COXE (YN). Great site.

341. Name: Pete Hinds eMail: [email protected] My Location: Harriman, TN My Ship: SHASTA A6 Date: May 23, 2010 Comments: I am looking for any of my buddies from the USS Shasta A-6. I was on her in 68. Just started my search... appreciate any help getting in touch with my crew! Thank You. Pete Hinds 342. Name: Hugh Lowery eMail: [email protected] My Location: Oahu, Hawaii My Ship: USS SCANNER AGR-5 Date: May 23, 2010 Comments: Served on Scanner as ETR-3 from 2/64 through 3/65. We traveled from about Baha to off Canada. Never missed a meal.

343. Name: Mike (Kiwi) Kerwin RD2 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Illinois My Ship: USS LOOKOUT AGR-2 Date: May 22, 2010 Comments: Thanks for a great job on this site, served on her from 1960 to 1962, would love to hear from some old shipmates.

344. Name: Ron Weil eMail: [email protected] My Location: Dayton, Ohio My Ship: USS SEARCHER AGR-4 Date: May 29, 2010 Comments: Sorry I couldn't make the 2010 re-union cruise. See you all in 2011.

345. Name: Don DeMent eMail: [email protected] My Location: La Mesa, California My Ship: Watchman Date: June 14, 2010 Comments:

346. Name: Dennis A. Heffron eMail: [email protected] My Location: Richland, WA My Ship: USS Investigator AGR 9 Date: June 15, 2010 Comments: Served on the Investigator in 1961.

347. Name: Robert Steup eMail: [email protected] My Location: Middleburg, FL My Ship: USS Vigil YAGR-12 Date: July 6, 2010 Comments: ET2 on board at commissioning

348. Name: Ron Stasiak eMail: r [email protected] My Location: San Jose, Calif My Ship: USS Interceptor AGR 8 Date: July 11, 2010 Comments: I was an EM second class, served aboard from sept 58 to aug 61. Does anyone remember when we sailed under the golden gate bridge with the 75' douglas fur tied to the main mast Christmas of 59/60?

349. Name: David Weeks eMail: [email protected] My Location: U.K. My Ship: USS Skywatcher Date: July 13, 2010 Comments: To all shipmates on the U. S. S. Skywatcher: Could anyone out there tell me what happened to the following shipmates after I departed to go to Sub School. I served on board from November '62 til some time in '64. The old shipmates I'm interested in hearing about are: Drew, BM1; Mealey, BM1; Bart Matheny, QM2; Russell Jensen, SM2 (ex - Operation Deepfreeze, Dunedin, New Zealand); Big John Stremel, AG2; and Dave Courtland, QMSN. I was a QMSA when I arrived on board and a QMSN when I left. I was known as "Bubblehead" because I was wanting to volunteer for sub duty.

Yours sincerely, David J. Weeks, QM1(SS), USN(ret) 350. Name: Bob (Robert) Davis eMail: [email protected] My Location: Bumpass, Virginia My Ship: USS Searcher Date: July 18, 2010 Comments: In during Cuban missile crisis

351. Name: Patrick E. Murray eMail: [email protected] My Location: HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM My Ship: Command History Office Date: July 27, 2010 Comments: Very pleased to find such a helpful website on picket ships. I have been looking extensively for a very good, high resolution photograph of a picket ship at sea. NORAD has a new exhibit in the Pentagon and we need a good photo to replace the one poor quality photo we currently have. would appreciate your help. PEM

352. Name: Zach Freeman eMail: [email protected] My Location: Rialto, CA My Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: Aug. 12, 2010 Comments: At a time when the world seemed bound and determined to destroy itself it was you guys who REALLY kept the peace.

353. Name: James R Ruzeck eMail: [email protected] My Location: Tuscon, Arizona My Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: Sept. 7, 2010 Comments: It was one of the best times in my life. I wish I would have re-enlisted.

354. Name: Ron Weil eMail: [email protected] My Location: Mt Prospect, IL My Ship: USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: Sept. 7, 2010 Comments: Just received the latest YAGRGRAM #57. Will send in the registration for Nashville soon. Anyone else from the Searcher planning on attending. Looking for Bill Britton who was on from 55-57.

355. Name: Edward Harris eMail: [email protected] My Location: Douglassville, PA My Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: Sept. 16, 2010 Comments:

My father, Edward Harris, was a member of the USN from 1958-62. He served aboard the USS Guardian as an Electronics Technician. Anyone who remembers him please contact me. Thank you 356. Name: Ralph Tucker eMail: [email protected] My Location: Jasper, GA My Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: Sept. 21, 2010 Comments: Great job on the web site...... Ralph

"If you can read this, thank a teacher; if you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

Have a GREAT day! Ralph 357. Name: John O. Grettenberger eMail: [email protected] My Location: My Ship: USS Picket AGR-7 1959-1962 Date: Oct. 7, 2010 Comments: Great job on the site. Interesting to hear from "old" shipmates. Hope to attend the Nashville reunion. Thanks to all who have worked to keep this organization alive and well.

358. Name: Robert (Bob) Turner eMail: [email protected] My Location: Auburn, ME My Ship: USS Interceptor AGR 8 Date: Dec. 22, 2010 Comments: Served aboard the Interceptor from early '62, was discharged at Treasure Island in March '64 as an MM2. Great web site, don't know why I've taken so many years to look it up!!

359. Name: Jim Weekley eMail: j [email protected] My Location: Simpsonville, SC My Ship: USS Lookout YAGR-2 Date: Dec. 23, 2010 Comments:

I have just posted that I would like to attend the next reunion in Nashville but thought that I would also like to post this. I came to Charleston in January 55 right out of radar school in Norfolk to be at the commissioning of the ship. I was a SA and helped inventory all of the parts and pieces for the ship stores. That even included the eating utensils. When we were ready for sea, I was assigned the port lookout for the sea and anchor detail. We were to take on ammunition. The captain told the pilot that the ship was slow to answer the helm but the pilot didn't take into consideration the outgoing tide. We hit the end of the ammunition pier and had to stay in port till repairs were made to our bow. There was a light tower on the end of the pier. When we hit, two men that were standing there, they were off the pier before the tower hit the ground. I held that port lookout position until one trip into port when we rounded the island going to Davisville and I reported a red light off the port beam 325 yards, 2 feet and 6 inches. After that I was relocated to the CIC as a radar operator giving David "Tex" Ritter bearings and ranges. I finally got to go inside where it was warm. I left the ship in August of 57. There are some other stories but we will not talk about them right now. You are doing a great job on the web page. Thank you.

360. Name: Darrell Brock eMail: [email protected] My Location: Omaha, NE My Ship: Vigil (AGR-12) Date: Dec. 30, 2010 Comments: Happy holidays to all old shipmates (I guess we're all old now). Served from 10/62 until 03/64. Would like to hear from John Coxe.

361. Name: Carl Weber eMail: [email protected] My Location: Connecticut My Ship: U.S.S. Interdictor AGR 13 Date: Jan. 12, 2011 Comments: Served from Aug.'64 to decommissioning in Aug,'65 in "weather shack" as AGAN. Ship (Aug 7) and I (Aug. 19) were "decommissioned just a couple weeks apart. Spent last couple of months TAD to Hunter's cataloging and stowing loose materiel from ships being decommissioned. My first picket (Nov.'65) was fun as we hit heavy weather on the way to our station (20-25ft seas) with ship rolling as much as 34 degrees out of perp. Will never forget the all-day cruise up the Colombia River to Portland,OR at the end of a later picket.

362. Name: Roch E. LaVault eMail: [email protected] My Location: My Ship: USS Guardian Date: Jan. 20, 2011 Comments: I was a Bosun mate on the USS Guardian from 1960 to 1963. After leaving the Navy in 1963, I sailed on U.S. Merchant ships. For the last 20 years of my seagoing career, I was Captain of 900 ft. LASH vessels. Finally retired in 1999 after 39 years at sea.

363. Name: Stan Breedlove RM3 eMail: [email protected] My Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: Feb. 17, 2011 Comments:

Went aboard the USS Lookout directly out of school as an RMSN July 1961. RM2 Rick, can't remember his last name got me started, I caught up with her in Key West, Florida. I had some great times and, well, may some that weren't. Overall I enjoyed my picket tour. I left the YAGR fleet in 1963 as an RM3 for school. I am presently retired from the Navy as an RMC(SS), retired from Siemens Communications, and of course drawing my social security.

I remember RM2 Rick ????, RM1 Echo, RM2 Missing and RM3 Curley. Curley and I attended RM"A" school together. He came aboard just before I left.

364. Name: Bob Kramer eMail: [email protected] My Location: Summerfield, FL My Ship: USS Outpost (AGR-10) Date: Feb. 17, 2011 Comments: Was aboard the Outpost from 4/61-10/63. Came aboard as RMSN, left as RM2. Retired from USN in 4/79 as RMCS. Retired from civilian job in 1/06. Phone 352-205-0006. I log into YAGRS web page just about every morning - great site and your efforts are much appreciated, just wish it had more patronage. Maybe an exchange of memories consisting of shipboard happenings, liberties, etc. could promote more activity.

365. Name: Bob Robinson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Wenatchee, WA My Ship: NONE Date: March 8, 2011 Comments: I'm trying to find out about weather observations that were taken aboard the Picket ships stationed along the US west coast. I know surface weather obs were taken, because tremendous falling pressure at one of the ships was the first indicator of the massive Columbus day storm of 1962. Were there also upper air soundings made? This would have been balloon-carried electronic instruments (radiosondes). During 1964, while working at Stanford Research Institute, I retrieved film from cameras mounted on radar scopes on several of the ships when they docked at Treasure Island, for the purpose of atmospheric investigations.

366. Name: Steve Mierzejewski eMail: [email protected] My Location: Toledo, OH My Ship: USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: March 16, 2011 Comments: I've been going to reunions, but have not found many guys from when I was aboard (Nov 62-June 65). Would like to hear from someone from that time. Thanks for the great website

367. Name: Ron Lasher BM3 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Albany, NY My Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: March 22, 2011 Comments: On board 9/58 to3/61 - transferred to dd708

368. Name: Fred H. Kirchhoefer eMail: [email protected] My Location: Nixa, MO My Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: March 27, 2011 Comments: Served on board 1958-1961 after getting through OCS

369. Name: Robert Steele eMail: [email protected] My Location: Elkton, FL My Ship: USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: March 27, 2011 Comments: My new email address

370. Name: Mike Jones qm3 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Augusta, GA My Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: March 29, 2011 Comments: Boarded out of boot camp 1962. Was a deck ape, ag with B.C Naylor, qm with Bishop&Hayes. Made 3rd class & made final trip to decomm. Great ship, crew & friends!!

371. Name: John T. Ritter eMail: [email protected] My Location: Dahlgren, VA My Ship: Various (non AGR) Date: May 4, 2011 Comments: I was trained by a a Radarman who has recently passed. He was a very good guy and always tried to help the troops. OSCS Roy C. Hamilton Rest in Peace.

372. Name: John Whistler eMail: [email protected] My Location: Johnson, NY My Ship: USS Searcher Date: May 6, 2011 Comments: Feb 1957 thru June 61. Would love to hear from any shipmates that served during this time. I will be at Nashville reunion, May 2011. 373. Name: Brian Burke eMail: [email protected] My Location: Sparks, NV My Ship: USS Locator AGR6 Date: May 8, 2011 Comments: I served aboard the Locator from 6/58 to 12/60 as a machinist mate home port treasure Island SFO. Remember some big seas out there during storms. I am still a sailor, sailing Lake Tahoe on my 24 foot Corsair Trimatan (Jubilant)

374. Name: Andy Guglielmo eMail: [email protected] My Location: Boca Raton, FL My Ship: USS Searcher AGR-4 Date: May 20, 2011 Comments: First hand account of the fatal engine room fire on the Searcher on November 13, 1955. Go to sea stories to read.

375. Name: Raymond Stringer eMail: [email protected] My Location: NJ My Ship: USS OUTPOST AGR-10 Date: June 18, 2011 Comments: I will never forget those long days on picket

376. Name: Steve Levy eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lake Worth, FL My Ship: USS INVESTIGATOR Date: June 18, 2011 Comments: I served aboard agr9 from sept 1963 to sometime mid 1964. Came aboard as DKSN and transferred when I passed DK2 exam. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in Sept 2010. Does the YAGR association ever have reunions??? 377. Name: Michael Tourigian SK-3 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Brigantine, N.J. 08203 My Ship: USS Investigator AGR-9 Date: June 29, 2011 Comments: I served from July 1959 to July 1961. I remember a shipmate by the name of Marvin Hunter who lived in california. Would love to locate him.

378. Name: Jerry Mickelson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Sherrills Ford, NC My Ship: USS TRACER Date: June 29, 2011 Comments:

379. Name: Ted Wilming eMail: [email protected] My Location: Corinth, NY My Ship: USS Outpost/USS Skywatcher Date: June 29, 2011 Comments: 1st time visit

380. Name: William W. White eMail: [email protected] My Location: Manchester, CT 06040 My Ship: Guardian Date: July 4, 2011 Comments: would like to read the guest book online

381. Name: Steven C. Laroe ETC USN (Ret) eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hanover,MA 02339 My Ship: USS Fulton AS-11 Date: July 5, 2011 Comments: Great Web site, very good information, Fair winds and a following seas to all

382. Name: James M Knowlton SR eMail: [email protected] My Location: Suffolk, VA 23435 My Ship: USS INTERPERTER AGR-14 Date: July 5, 2011 Comments: I was on the INTERPERTER from 1963 till decommissioning in July 1965. I enjoyed my time in. (The email address above seems to be in error)

383. Name: Gary W. Case eMail: [email protected] My Location: St. Louis, Michigan My Ship: U.S.S. Guardian Date: July 5, 2011 Comments: Served on the Guardian from March 1961 to November 1963.

384. Name: Dave Terry eMail: [email protected] My Location: RI My Ship: OUTPOST 1960 - 62 (I think) Date: July 6, 2011 Comments: I've missed the last few reunions due to family and health reasons. At least I'm able to find time to work with Harry, Roland Cote and John Hemminger to finish the AGR exhibit, and wrap a few handrails to prevent kids from sliding down ladders!

385. Name: Lee Blevins RM3 eMail: [email protected] My Location: Pinole, CA My Ship: USS Tracer (AGR-15) Date: July 22, 2011 Comments: I am a plank owner on the Interrupter/Tracer. Just found that there was a website. I can't access it for some reason. Anyone know why? (Lee if you can't bring up the home page go to http://www.yagrs.org/home.htm) Interested in hearing from anyone on board from Commissioning through 1960

386. Name: Robert Steup eMail: [email protected] My Location: Middleburg, FL My Ship: USS Vigil YAGR-12 Date: Aug 6, 2011 Comments: On board at commission to Aug 1958

387. Name: Ron McDaniels eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hickory, North Carolina My Ship: USS Picket Date: Aug 6, 2011 Comments: Is there a plank-holders certificate available from the Picket? Also, a ship ensignia? I left the Picket as a RM2 and would be happy to hear from any shipmates. Ron

388. Name: Robert Rovegno eMail: [email protected] My Location: Franklion, NC My Ship: USS Guardian Date: Aug 27, 2011 Comments: Served onboard 1962 to 1964. DC striker in shipfitter shop with Ferrell, Doty, Siefert,and Meli. Wish I knew what happened to them.

389. Name: Tim Macomber eMail: [email protected] My Location: Edgewood, Maryland My Ship: USS Locator Date: Sept. 10, 2011 Comments: Hello, I would just like to put my Dad's name out there again. Robert \"Bob\" Macomber served aboard the USS Locator between 1960-1963, and it would be wonderful to connect with anyone who served with him. I think the world of my Dad and would love to hear stories about his Navy days! (If some of you sailors on the Locator remember Bob Macomber please check in with his son Tim)

390. Name: Baron Sowersby eMail: [email protected] My Location: Kingman, Arizona My Ship: None Date: Sept. 24, 2011 Comments: Great site!

Thank you all for your service to our country....lest we forget the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Job WELL DONE guys...

391. Name: Jerry D. Williams eMail: [email protected] My Location: Oroville, CA My Ship: USS Scanner AGR-5 Date: Sept. 24, 2011 Comments: Is there a roster of shipmates from 1959-1961?

392. Name: Walter Wunk eMail: [email protected] My Location: Middle Village, NY My Ship: USS Hancock CVA19, 62-64 Date: Sept. 24, 2011 Comments: MY FRIEND, JOHN, SERVED ABOARD THE USS SEARCHER AGR4 IN THE 60'S AND IS LOOKING TO PURCHASE THE SHIP'S PATCH. I LOOKED ALL OVER THE INTERNET BUT COULD NOT LOCATE IT.CAN YOU HELP ME? 393. Name: Cody Allen eMail: [email protected] My Location: Boise, Idaho My Ship: USS Locator AGR-6 Date: Sept. 27, 2011 Comments: My father, Lee Wilson Allen, served aboard this ship from late 50's-early 60's? He passed away in 2008! I was wondering if anyone could get me some info on the ship at that time and maybe someone he served with. He talked about a guy named roger he served with and last my father knew roger lived in Arizona! I always enjoyed hearing his stories of when he was in the navy, particularly when he was out at sea. He was stationed at Treasure Island, San Francisco! I don't know if you can help me with anything but just wanted to get more info about his ship and him during that time! Locator sailors please get in touch with Cody if you knew Lee Allen.

Thank you, Cody C. Allen

394. Name: Sammie Clifton eMail: [email protected] My Location: Exetr, RI My Ship: USS Vigil AGR-12 Date: Oct. 4, 2011 Comments: I was an ETR3 from 1993-1994 on the Vigil then transferred to the Barge (YR-65) from Dec.' 64 to June '65 when I got out. Married a RI girl and stayed.

395. Name: Ronald Weil eMail: [email protected] My Location: Chicago, IL My Ship: USS Searcher Date: Oct. 14, 2011 Comments: Missed last re-union, hope to make 2012's

396. Name: Jimmy D Waddell eMail: [email protected] My Location: New Bern, NC My Ship: USS Interceptor YAGR8 Date: Oct. 16, 2011 Comments: Interested in making contact with men aboard ship during 1956-1959.

397. Name: Ronald L. Mallory eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hastings, NY My Ship: USS Guardian AGR-1 Date: Oct. 19, 2011 Comments: Served as RM from 1959 to 1962

398. Name: Darrell Brock eMail: [email protected] My Location: Daphne, Alabama My Ship: Vigil (AGR-12) Date: Nov. 1, 2011 Comments: New address, new email address. served on USS Vigil from 10/62 until 03/64

399. Name: Robert Guimond eMail: [email protected] My Location: Pennock, MN My Ship: USS Atka Date: Nov. 1, 2011 Comments: I was a radioman RM2 1960-1962

400. Name: Thomas J Perkins eMail: [email protected] My Location: The Villages, Fl My Ship: USS Protector AGR-11 Date: Nov. 18, 2011 Comments: Served Dec 1963 til July 1964 BTFN

401. Name: Arthur Deitch eMail: [email protected] My Location: Philadelphia, PA My Ship: USS Outpost Date: Nov. 23, 2011 Comments: Please send new info went to the Phila reunion

402. Name: Dennis Heffron eMail: [email protected] My Location: Washington My Ship: USS Investigator AGR 9 Date: Dec. 28, 2011 Comments:

403. Name: John O. Grettenberger eMail: [email protected] My Location: East Lansing, Mi. My Ship: USS Picket AGR-7 Date: Dec. 28, 2011 Comments: Sept 1959 - 1962, LTJG Supply Officer

404. Name: Art Price eMail: [email protected] My Location: Burnnside,Pa 15721 My Ship: USS SKYWATCHER (AGR-3) Date: Dec. 28, 2011 Comments: Seems like another life time (huh) ?

405. Name: Edward Baker eMail: [email protected] My Location: Wilbraham, MA My Ship: USS Vigil AGR 12 Date: Jan 16, 2012 Comments: 12/04/62-12/04/64

406. Name: Bob Tompkins eMail: [email protected] My Location: Quakertown, PA My Ship: USS SKYWATCHER AGR 3 Date: Jan 16, 2012 Comments: On board 1960-1962. Extended during Cuban blockade. Home port was Davisville RI. Docked at Key West during blockade duty.

407. Name: Quincy eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lohn, TX My Ship: USS Guardian AGR -1 Date: Jan 27, 2012 Comments: Visiting. Was the ships yeoman USS Guardian AGR-1

408. Name: Eric Sesskin eMail: [email protected] My Location: CALIFORNIA My Ship: USS SKYWATCHER Date: Feb 16, 2012 Comments: I WAS ON THE SKYWATCHER 61-62

409. Name: Robert T. Young eMail: [email protected] My Location: NY My Ship: USS Investigator AGR9 Date: Feb 25, 2012 Comments: Any one still out there? 410. Name: William M. Daly eMail: [email protected] My Location: Northbridge, Mass My Ship: USS Investigator AGR9 Date: Feb 26, 2012 Comments: Enjoying retirement, my Mass license plate is GR9

411. Name: Ron Stasiak eMail: [email protected] My Location: San Jose, Calif My Ship: USS Interceptor AGR-8 Date: March 15, 2012 Comments: Served aboard from Nov 1958 until August 1961

412. Name: Odie Malvin Selby eMail: [email protected] My Location: Sparta, TN My Ship: USS Watchman AGR-16 Date: April 4, 2012 Comments: Vestal Lee Templeton passed away on april 3, 2012 in Belle Vista, AK. He came aboard the USS Watchman in july 1963. (per Hunter Funeral Home Sparta, TN). Looking for John Poston who lived near San Diego, CA., and Daniel Lambert. If any one remembers these guys let me know.

413. Name: Bill Wiseman eMail: [email protected] My Location: United States My Ship: USS Outpost AGR 10 Date: April 16, 2012 Comments: Last Chief Master-at-arms. Took her to the reserve fleet parking place in the Hudson River in 1965 after Bayonne. On board 1964-65. Winter pickets in Northern Station and Dog Rocks off Cuba- Fond Memories 414. Name: Jerry M. Green eMail: [email protected] My Location: Madras, OR My Ship: USS Watchman AGR-16 Date: April 28, 2012 Comments: Onboard 26 april to 26 dec of 62

415. Name: Paul Neugebauer eMail: [email protected] My Location: My Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: April 28, 2012 Comments: Sent photos of ship to an Ed Carlin, but they came back. May have changed his email address. Anybody know him?

416. Name: M. Gordon "Westy" Westbrook eMail: [email protected] My Location: St. Pauls, NC 28384 My Ship: USS Lookout AGR-2 Date: May 4, 2012 Comments: November 1955 Through June 1959 AS A Radar Operator

417. Name: Stan Misiunas eMail: [email protected] My Location: Dyer, IN My Ship: USS OUTPOST YAGR 10 Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: Served aboard 1957-59 was the boat coxswain. Picket duty was boring but had a great time and met some great guys.

418. Name: H. Owen Brovont eMail: [email protected] My Location: Livermore, California My Ship: USS Guardian Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: Also served on the Lookout and Outpost from 1961 through early 1964. I would be interested if any members of the electronics division on any of these ships have joined your group.

419. Name: Dominic Ullom eMail: [email protected] My Location: Chesapeake,Virginia My Ship: USS SCANNER (YAGR-5) Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: Like to see more shipmates from the Scanner attend the annual YAGR REUNIONS. JOIN THE association and get the latest info.

420. Name: Ralph Wynn eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hemet, CA My Ship: USS Interdictor AGR 13 Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: I was on the interdictor from september 1960 until june '62. I was on the deck force and transferred to the engine room as a EMFN. I made 3rd class on the ship before being transferred to A school in san diego. I continued my career and got out in 1967 going to work for GTE and retired there after 31 years. I am now retired and enjoying myself. I was just thinking of what happened to the 13. If anybody knows let me know. Had a great time on this ship. Best duty I had during my seven years in the navy.

421. Name: David Faulkner eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hookerton, NC My Ship: USS Outpost Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: ABOARD OUTPOST FROM NOV. 1958 UNTIL JUNE 1962. I CAME ABOARD AS A FA AND LEFT AS DC2.

422. Name: Gary Griffith eMail: [email protected] My Location: Elwood, NE My Ship: Uss Interceptor AGR8 Date: May 20, 2012 Comments: I was on board Postal Clerk a year before and up to the decommission. There is some concern we were subjected to being exposed to some gases for experimental purposes in a program called CHAD. Whats up with that???

423. Name: CAPT Ralph P Edwards eMail: [email protected] My Location: Coupeville, WA 98239 My Ship: USS Investigator, AGR 9 Date: May 26, 2012 Comments: CO of Investigator then became Chief Staff Officer of RADRON Two. Good to see so much activity developing,

424 Name: Bill Wiseman eMail: [email protected] My Location: United States My Ship: USS Outpost AGR 10 Date: May 30, 2012 Comments: Last Chief Master-at-arms. Took her to the reserve fleet parking place in the Hudson River in 1965 after Bayonne. On board 1964-65. Winter pickets in Northern Station and Dog Rocks off Cuba- Fond Memories

425 Name: Dave Crestin eMail: [email protected] My Location: Harwich, MA My Ship: USS Protector 1962-63 Date: June 25, 2012 Comments: My first visit. Great site. many thanks.

426 Name: Jossep A. DiBacco eMail: [email protected] My Location: Greensboro NC 27455 My Ship: AGR 14 - USS INTERPRETER Date: June 30, 2012 Comments: RD2 plank owner 1958 - March 21, 1961

427 Name: Walter Metcalf eMail: [email protected] My Location: Washington, Maine My Ship: USS Outpost AGR-10 Date: June 30, 2012 Comments: YN3 in ships office 1964-65 North Atlantic in the winter was exciting, to say the least.

428 Name: Leonard H. Ruff eMail: [email protected] My Location: Kennewick, WA My Ship: USS Tracer AGR-15 Date: July 4, 2012 Comments: MM2/C served on board 61/65.

429 Name: Paul M. Langenus eMail: [email protected] My Location: Williamsburg, VA My Ship: Outpost Date: July 9, 2012 Comments: Hello to all!

430 Name: Donald L. Swanson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Illinois My Ship: Uss Skywatcher YAGR 3 Date: July 9, 2012 Comments: Finished Tour on board..Arr. late summer 55. Discharged July 58

431 Name: Kenneth Bonacci eMail: [email protected] My Location: Salem, Ma My Ship: USS Searcher Date: July 24, 2012 Comments: "Tedious," does not adequately describe time spent at sea on a Liberty ship. Tortuous, as in mental torture, is closer to the truth. I'd love to see the "shipping over," rate for this duty. BY the way, I don't know about the other ships but the Searcher had a swimming pool, such as it was. It was located directly under the main radar mast.

432 Name: Allan Ehrhart eMail: [email protected] My Location: Ledyard, CT My Ship: USS Guardian Date: Aug 4, 2012 Comments: Served on board the USS Guardian from '56 to '60. Spent most of that time in QM gang on the bridge. Left western PA & have been a New Englander for the past 50+ years.

433 Name: Thomas Cole eMail: [email protected] My Location: Waianae, Hawaii My Ship: USS Lookout YAGR 2 Date: Aug 4, 2012 Comments: short time only ET striker sept 1955 to feb 1956

434 Name: John P Morgan (JP) eMail: [email protected] My Location: New Jersey (former New Yorker) My Ship: USS Vigil AGR12 Date: Aug 21, 2012 Comments: Radioman 3rd. class served on Vigil 1959 - July 1962. Just passed 50 years since discharge can't believe how fast the years go by. I have many memories of the ship and the great crew, Some names on the crew list ring a bell. I hope there are many members still around for contacts. Smooth sailing to all.

435 Name: Ted Wilming eMail: [email protected] My Location: Hadley, NY My Ship: USS Outpost. AGR - 10 Date: Aug 24, 2012 Comments: On board from Skywatcher, GR -3 as a RDSA, In. 1962 thru decommissioning in 1965. Left as RD2 and went to Brooklyn Navy Yard.

436 Name: Nell Doyel eMail: [email protected] My Location: Pensacola, Florida My Ship: AGR 15 Date: Aug 31, 2012 Comments: Very nice!! This is the first time I have visited it. You are doing a great job!

437 Name: Donald L. Swanson eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lake Villa, Il 60046-9396 My Ship: USS Skywatcher YAGR 3 Date: Sept. 11, 2012 Comments: I am already signed in..Just wanted to send a poem by a shipmate..Billy D. Headlee USS Skywatcher...How do I get it out to members? Served on the "Watcher" 1955- 58..Built a complete western saddle in the woodshop just before discharge.. Also would like to hear from Jim Kuchnicki ..Alpena, Mich. 438 Name: Raymond Stringer eMail: [email protected] My Location: Mount Arlington,NJ My Ship: USS Outpost ARG 10 Date: Sept. 28, 2012 Comments: I am updating my email address

439 Name: David Condon eMail: [email protected] My Location: Boynton beach, FL. My Ship: USS Outpost ARG 10 Date: Oct. 27, 2012 Comments: I served on the Outpost from 10/60 to 10/62. Any Outpost Alumni residing in Florida?

440 Name: BM1 NeSmith, Mike eMail: [email protected] My Location: Julian, CA. My Ship: AGR-9 Date: Oct. 27, 2012 Comments: there is no place for change of address on home page Mike we don't put residential addresses on the website but I will forward it to our officers.

441 Name: Reginald T. Walker eMail: [email protected] My Location: Lowell, Ma. My Ship: USS Guardian Date: Nov. 16, 2012 Comments: hi shipmate, i was an RM-3 from 1956 to Nov. of 1958 on a kitty cruise...love it...i am unable to attend reunions but i had been a paid up dues member but have heard nothing in quite awhile..Hope to hear if and when someone can email me thank you

442 Name: Thomas A. Williamson eMail: [email protected] My Location: None My Ship: None Date: Dec. 3, 2012 Comments: I worked with the picket ships off the east coast from the 703rd AC&W squadron on Cape Cod MA. USAF retired. Thanks you navy folks

443 Name: Leon C. Gall eMail: [email protected] My Location: Jacksonville Beach, Florida My Ship: USAF Radar Operator Date: Dec. 3, 2012 Comments: Great Site. My Dad served on USS Natoma Bay CVE-62 as a Ball Turret Gunner on the TBM Aircraft.

445 Name: Frank Kolb eMail: [email protected] My Location: Bardstown, KY My Ship: None Date: Dec. 3, 2012 Comments: Retired USAF E-9 radar maintenance, radar site vet. Impressive museum, and apparently, a well organized group with active membership support. My visit was prompted by Lee Doyle's message in the USAF-Radar Site Veterans Digest

446 Name: Ken Bonacci eMail: [email protected] My Location: Salem, Ma. 01970 My Ship: Searcher AGR-4 Date: March 29, 2013 Comments: Served 33 months, 61-64. Is there aanyone who recalls losing our screw at sea and all that followed. There is a story I think should be told. I was the BMOW at the time. and watched it head out to sea on its own voyage. You would not think it possible for a 10,000T ship to shake so violently, that everything not in a fixed position, took flight. Or how about the storm in the North Atlantic, with a sea state 10, winds 100MPH. The inclometer took a full tilt. I couldn't get the wing watches brought onto the bridge, but rather had to lash them down at the gyro repeaters. Thinking these thoughts tempers the fantasy of "my old Navy days." Let's hear from you. Peace

Ken

447 Name: Delmer Grommon eMail: [email protected] My Location: Philippines My Ship: USS Outpost YAGR 10 Date: March 30, 2013 Comments: good info thanks

448 Name: Bill Ivie eMail: [email protected] My Location: Jacksonville, Florida My Ship: USS Vigil GR-12 Date: March 31, 2013 Comments: Served as ETR-3 63-64. I was transfered to a ship in Little Creek which was under the same Commandant as the Vigil. I have many memories of my time as a YAGR Sailor. Served 8 yrs active then served 20 more in the reserve. Retired with 28 yrs service as ETC.

449 Name: George Satter eMail: [email protected] My Location: Churchville New York My Ship: USS OUTPOST AGR10 Date: March 31, 2013 Comments:

450. Name: Aaron Glenn eMail: [email protected] My Location: Twin Cities, MN My Ship: USS Interceptor Date: April 20, 2013 Comments: Also served on the Lookout and Outpost from 1961 through early 1964. I would be interested if any members of the electronics division on any of these ships have joined your group. ______

451. Name: Frank “Sam” Samperi eMail: [email protected] My Location: Marblehead, MA My Ship: USS Searcher AGR4 Date: April 10, 2013 Comments: Great job with this site Frank. It's great to see and hear all the posts. ______

452. Name: Lawerence Merten eMail: [email protected] My Location: Clovis, CA My Ship: USS Watchman AGR16 Date: April 23, 2012 Comments: Glad I found this page.

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