H.H. Hess 1977

Dennis served aboard the H.H. Hess as ET2 from Dec 1977 to June 1980.

H.H. Hess 1977

Dennis was known as Mr. Smiley!

Gene and "Big Bob" Burdine

The MSC stewards treated us very well. It's hard to believe you could get such duty in the Navy. (Oct 79)

George Mesko

George Mesko was the ship's carpenter while I was on board the Hess. He taught me so many things about carpentry. We were pretty good friends by the time I finished my tour. (Oct 79)

Magnetometer

If I recall correctly, this was not a repair of the magnetometer. I believe the oceanographers wanted to verify the length and therefore the distance the magnetometer was actually trailing behind the Hess. The ones I recognize are John Hollister (CO-3rd from the left), Thomas Kornegay EMO-fourth from the left), Jim VanArsdale (6th from the left), and the tall guy on the right would be the oceanographer. I believe his name is Dick Vebillious.

Miles Schreiner

Miles Schreiner and I, among others, were fortunate to have George "Bear" Lamica as our photographer. He spent countless hours teaching us the principles and practice of black and white photography. Here, Miles and I are practicing our skills on each other. He probably has a similar photograph of me on the next deck up.

Oceanographers

Oceanographers, from left to right Dick Vibellius, Pat Malabad, Jim McNulty, Jim Pastor

Pat Malabad

Pat Malabad (NAVOCEANO oceanographer) is one of those people you meet in life that makes you happy to be alive. Thanks Pat.

Phil Pellowski

Phil Pellowski (RM3) and I really enjoyed our trap shooting from the fantail. He bought an Ithaca/SKB over-under shotgun from the base exchange in Yokosuka (only $175) and I was jealous. It was a fine shooting shotgun! (29Jul79)

Party

This is the day we played a beer ball game against Oceanographic Unit 2. I can't recall who won. John Hollister (CO), Thomas Kornegay (EMO-standing), Ed Condon, Jim Stevenot, Mack MacArthur, Jim Vogel. (6 Oct 79)

Picnic

This is the day we played a beer ball game against Oceanographic Unit 2. I can't recall who won. John Hollister (CO), Ed Condon, Thomas Kornegay (EMO) (6 Oct 79)

Picnic

This is the day we played a beer ball game against Oceanographic Unit 2. I can't recall who won. Eddie Miles, Rick Woodie, Gary Carroll (6 Oct 79)

Picnic

This is the day we played a beer ball game against Oceanographic Unit 2. I can't recall who won. Eddie Miles and Rick Woodie (6 Oct 79) (6 Oct 79)

Picnic

This is the day we played a beer ball game against Oceanographic Unit 2. I can't recall who won. Walter Reichman, Jim VanArsdale, Mikey Mancuso, John Hollister (CO) (6 Oct 79)