1. Name:

Frank Pulaski

eMail:

webmaster@yagrs.org

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

2. Name:

Tom Yerou

eMail:

tvyer@mindspring.com

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:

YoRay@adelphia.net

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:

ONLINEBUYER@ATT.NET

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:

usnavytom@comcast.net

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:

traceragr15@yahoo.com

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:

vcbiggs@cox.net

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:

franklinatkerson@spcglobal.net

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:

bcallaha@san.rr.com

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:

herbbeck99@yahoo.com

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:

rwalaw@cox.net

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:

gbroome@neo.rr.com

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:

marihew@mho.com

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:

henzen2@mchsi.com

Location:

Clinton, IA.

Ship:

Tracer

Date:

02 Aug 2006

Time:

11:44:40

Comments
Impressed with the new website!

15. Name:

Lee Callahan

eMail:

lee2callaha@san.rr.com

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:

waunderin@peoplepc.com

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:

Brown2000@bellsouth.net

Location:

Morristown, Tennessee

Ship:

Uss Guardian AGR-1

Date:

15 Aug 2006

Time:

08:35:40

Comments

18. Name:

Jim Knight

eMail:

LittleFeather61@verizon.net

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:

killersobral@aol.com

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:

jwredeagle@yahoo.com

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:

rhedges@juno.com

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:

Joppabaldwin@yahoo.com

Location:

Lebanon, Tennessee

Ship:

U.S.S. Outpost AGR-10

Date:

04 Sep 2006

Time:

12:45:18

Comments

23. Name:

Robert E. Riley

eMail:

captainbobriley@comcast.net

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:

dhforkner@yahoo.com

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:

James1_18509@yahoo.com

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:

moped@hotmail.com

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:

richardph@cox.net

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:

xjeepcj7x@aol.com

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:

jojaseto@cox.net

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:

franklinatkerson@cox.net

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:

klefam@jvlnet.com

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:

yagr@cox.net

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:

jmcgee@surfside.net

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:

lulupop@adelphia.net

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:

wek35@msn.com

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:

rerounds@cox.net

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:

davidcondon@hotmail.com

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:

floridapoppie@yahoo.com

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:

sjkt@suddenlink.net

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:

dgt6735@aol.com

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:

harcar@adelphia.net

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:

Sailor520@aol.com

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:

davereiser@starpower.net

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:

ghubbard@sisna.com

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:

harken27@earthlink.net

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

Comments

48. Name:

DONALD L.STEINKUEHLER

eMail:

steinkystein@aol.com

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:

joe_noonan@bomarinterconnect.com

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:

don_maxwell@hotmail.com

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:

whiteron@cox.net

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:

gampy@futura.net

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:

geehdee@aol.com

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:

JERRY1141@AOL.COM

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:

joe_noonan@bomarinterconnect.com

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:

hgwalsh@attglobal.net

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:

boosgmom@aol.com

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:

paulybw@yahoo.com

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:

metcalfwalter@aol.com

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:

mavrick1124@yahoo.com

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:

cpungerchar@payette.com

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:

artandpeg@adelphia.net

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:

mattisoncv@cox.net

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:

jimwarren2@comcast.net

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:

bobalo@charter.net

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:

ralphtucker@hotmail.com

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:

tstaig@cox.net

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:

Joppabaldwin@yahoo.com

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:

Chuckp8310@comcast.net

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:

gbsleeper@msn.com

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:

chuckparkerrsc@att.net

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:

desert57@sbcglobal.net

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:

varmintII@aol.com

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:

jones-walter@sbcglobal.net

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:

bruce@bbkona.com

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:

berlier@jps.net

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:

tacole@hawaii.rr.com

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:

pokemowilly@aol.com

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:

jebh4@comcast.net

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:

pjdlsmith@cox.net

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:

camcg47@aol.com

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:

naomie@ptd.net

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:

flasktwo217@yahoo.com

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:

wshellcar@aol.com

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:

ronaldghand@verizon.net

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:

ljones_23062@yahoo.com

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:

Jack@Jennings.net

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:

rjldoty@carrinter.net

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:

lospencerbump@verizon.net

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:

donald.ellis@patmedia.net

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:

jackmick@egyptian.net

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:

quincy@bizs.com

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:

berthinkel@yahoo.com

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:

cmfasmith@verizon.net

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:

kingstonmerlin@yahoo.com

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:

bsh410@netzero.net

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:

outlookgr2@yahoo.com

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:

rlanewaogxc@aol.com

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:

GMG3PT@WMCONNECT.COM

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:

nh6cq@yahoo.com

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:

budwt@aol.com

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:

jedyer@myway.com

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:

mr.mike4@netscape.com

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:

tamj004@aol.com

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:

tgwise@cfl.rr.com

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:

AAE588@aol.com

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:

ejball619@yahoo.com

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:

tleedoo@u.washington.edu

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:

ruthiewoods@yahoo.com

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:

RTHOMAS37@verizon.net

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:

montgomery6444@sbcglobal.net

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:

DrGamble@aol.com

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:

gjhudsonxx@msn.com

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:

stu56m@aol.com

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:

jcadcpa@aol.com

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:

atc.ron@zoominternet.net

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:

wjewell@pahouse.net

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:

Bobpa39@aol.com

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:

tomperks@sbcglobal.net

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:

lmrisen@everestkc.net

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:

fvv209@hotmail.com

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:

romans3839@hotmail.com

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:

sue1548@verizon.net

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:

tomhmckenna@aol.com

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:

KENKIESLING@AOL.COM

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:

RON-SYL@WEBTV.NET

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:

rogerhelen@sbcglobal.net

Location:

Fresno Ca

Ship:

USS Tracer

Date:

24 Feb 2007

Time:

19:56:04

Comments

Great web-site

130. Name:

Marvin Panganiban

eMail:

marvin@panganiban.org

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:

sandbama@gulftel.com

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:

edarn03@aol.com

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:

grouperlori@earthlink.net

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:

WB5439@AOL.COM

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:

postolka@prodigy.net

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:

r.e.stringer@att.net

Location:

Mount Arlington,NJ

Ship:

Outpost 57-58

Date:

07 Mar 2007

Time:

08:02:08

Comments

137. Name:

Robert D. McKim Jr.

eMail:

Wheresbob1@aol.com

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:

edwin.somers@verizon.net

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:

wcope@swbell.net

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:

melrude@rangebroadband.com

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:

jbradmon@priceeng.com

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:

dennishillw@comcast.net

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:

vonnie448@comcast.net

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:

mwkolbe@juno.com

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:

skipper10@comcast.net

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:

c5la@verizon.net

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:

t.peters@verizon.net

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:

JMURRAY@SOFTCOM.NET

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:

roygod@gpcom.net

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:

goldbikenc@netzero.com

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:

terrifran@webtv.net

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:

clancyreddog1934@aol.com

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:

bgoens@msn.com

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:

clarencebice@yahoo.com

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:

das589@msn.com

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:

RichardHall324@msn.com

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:

rackboy65@bellsouth.net

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:

melonymurphy@yahoo.com

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:

t3792@yahoo.com

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 t3792@yahoo.com, thanks

161. Name:

JACK RODDA

eMail:

JACKATHYE@MSN.COM

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:

adnerb3@charter.net

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:

mgsmith@core.com

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:

codeye12001@yahoo.com

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:

heckeljeri@fuse.net

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:

roysratfink@yahoo.com

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:

rodigirl23@hotmail.com

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:

bawalker@cox.net

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:

fstmark@ec.rr.com

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:

stan728jaynes@hotmail.com

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:

USNRETCPO44@MSN.COM

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:

jreb1943@hotmail.com

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:

GUIDO1939@YAHOO.COM

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:

KENKIESLING@AOL.COM

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:

cbs@adelphia.net

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:

mildredjoran@sbcglobal.net

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:

rizmc@comcast.net

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:

wcmcdowell@bellsouth.net

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:

harwichtroll@comcast.net

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:

fregeau1409@charter.net

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:

angels2@insightbb.com

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:

RSBeckley@msn.com

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:

SeaRaven37@aol.com

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:

rm1usnret73@msn.com

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:

bjhumburg@gmail.com

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:

bob.rpayne@gmail.com

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:

dmorgan960@verizon.net

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:

edward@schaeferbrush.com

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:

cyndim30@bellsouth.net

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:

bobbyinorwell@orwell.net

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:

wyocarhauler@yahoo.com

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:

dmellnick@aol.com

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:

chiefcooldude@aol.com

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:

REGURUTOM@COX.NET

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:

jcrisd@earthlink.net

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:

rpullen25@msn.com

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:

varmintII@aol.com

Location:

Edgewater, Md.

Ship:

USS Interpreter AGR-14

Date:

12 Oct 2007

Time:

16:22:02

Comments

199. Name:

Steven Clark

eMail:

stevenzzz@aol.com

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:

DEBRETIRED@HOTMAIL.COM

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:

philip.caswell@gmail.com

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:

JPCOLVILLE@YAHOO.COM

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:

sharonhill1965@gmail.com

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:

guardiantowing@msn.com

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:

charlie2185@myway.com

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:

Fah0842@aol.com

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:

charles.e.rainey@post.com

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:

mavrick1124@yahoo.com

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:

herb14103@verizon.net

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:

gpl4574@fuse.net

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:

allensiebert@msn.com

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:

 davidnicolai@ymail.com

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:

scanneragr5@yahoo.com

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:

halpaz@peoplepc.com

Location:

Mt. Airy, Maryland

Ship:

USS Lookout YAGR-2

Date:

22 Nov 2007

Time:

11:20:17