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James W Kasi (Kaszubski)
USNS Bowditch/1974 -1984/NAVOCEANO
Post # 317
09-10-2024 | 20:59

Great ship with memorable voyages.
Chris Headley
Michelson and Bowditch
Post # 316
08-13-2024 | 03:57

Hi Shipmates, 13 August 2024 0157 hrs MST

Found a missing shipmate, Dennis E Soule SOG 2. He is from Maine and served durning the time I was aboard the Michelson June 1964 - December 1965. I cannot find any information about him on this site. I'll do some digging through my records to see if I can find anything. I talked to his wife yesterday 12 August 2024; Dennis is ill and wasn't able to speak with me. He worked for General Dynamics Electric Boat for 40 years before retiring.

When I locate more info I'll contact Admin so he can post it on the site.

Best Always
Chris Headley Phoenix AZ
Bob Lockhart
USNS Michelson TAGS23/Jul72-Oct73/ Navy
Post # 315
07-23-2024 | 03:11

Saying hi to all that I was privileged to serve with!
Byron Dale. Kizer Jr
USS Barton 722
Post # 314
07-20-2024 | 10:06

Served on board from Feb 1962 thru May 1966, and with my brother Thomas Dale Kizer in 1966.
Chris Headley
Michelson 1964 - 65, 67 - 68, 69 - 72, Bowditch 1966
Post # 313
07-17-2024 | 00:53

Read the comments of Joseph A. Rugg and his Merchant Marine experience while in the Navy. Kind of reminds me of the time on the Michelson while I was a GI Engineer. I spent a lot of time out on deck cooking my epidermis under the sun. I noticed the MSC deck crew constantly repainting the ship and never getting it done; it was a bigger job than they could do during a 28 day trip.

I decided to see if they would like for me to help them paint. Long story short they gave me a bucket of paint, a roller with a long pole and a paint brush. Now I was part of the deck crew.

Well, that lasted about an hour when one of the union stewards raised hell claiming I was taking work away from the deck crew. What a crock, they could never finish painting the ship as there weren't enough crew to paint all that needed painting. So I returned their paint and tools and retired from MSC. It was fun while it lasted.

I wonder if I'm eligible for a Merchant Marine Retirement . . . . .

Best Always
Chris, Phoenix AZ, 2253hrs MST, 16 July 2024
Tony Geneva
Jamison
Post # 312
07-13-2024 | 21:15

USNS Bowditch
Sperry Tech Rep
1974-1977
Daniel Wardin
Dutton ca. Late 'sixties, early 'seventies
Post # 311
07-08-2024 | 14:52

Stepson of Steve Gage, General Instruments rep. It was a pleasure reading through your many remembrances, a small tickle seeing Lee Everett's name (he visited us at home many times in Barcelona). Also, the name Ed Gauthier who once babysat me at the Hotel Bompard in Marseilles when my parents went to see "Last Tango In Paris." My step father was a great man. Best regards from a son of the "Dirty D."
Chris Headley
Michelson, Bowditch
Post # 310
06-30-2024 | 07:26

30 June 2024

Wishing all a wonderful Fourth of July !!!

Chris
ET2 USN Ret. Joseph A. Rugg
OCU-1 1986-87
Post # 309
06-17-2024 | 16:37

Just checking in. Wondering if any of the Ole shipmates remember me. One of the few USN members who did duty as a Merchant Marine while at sea.
DS3 Michelle K Pleszkoch
H H Hess 1988 Tag-38 USN
Post # 308
06-14-2024 | 22:15

1988...Great experience. Rio , Curacao, Panama Canal, Hawaii. White water rafting, Hang Gliding, interesting ocean geology, working with NAVO. Whale sightings, Flying fish, Bio luminesence! Climbing the A frames. Holiday routine which was just like any other day except there was cake ??? Volleyball madness. Good memories. Hard work.
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