Looked for TAGS sight for some time. happy to have found you.

Please add me to your logs...Best of times, Worst of times. Marselles, France, PLM HOTEL,Probably first to have sailed with two female Ensigns!!!

Was an RM3 stationed at NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry, NI, during the above periods and helped to communicate with both ships and several other USNS ships.

What is the status of this site? Is it possible to upload photos, etc.?

This was great duty!! nice web site and I hope all are doing well!!

I read the entry from Gary Hooper and I was on the Bowditch at the same time. I remember soome of the guys. I remember the XO Mr Moss especially. Great guy. My year on the Bowditch was fun and interesting.

Thanks for your diligence in getting the site back up and running. I look forward to having the opportunity to contribute a photo of the OCTDET crew in 1960. I'd welcome hearing from anyone who was aboard during that time.

Wednesday 22 Oct 2015 - 0100 hrs CDT

During the process of acquiring Earl's site we have found some interesting facts about our friend Earl. Earl was not one to brag or toot his own horn. He did say in his Bio that he graduated from Penn State with a BS in Biophysics, which is all true. What wasn't said is that he obtained his 4 year degree in 2 years and 5 months. That was an astounding accomplishment. Thought you might like to know.

Still working on the last few issues, which are turning out to be more complex than originally thought. We will get there, just don't know when that ship will make port.

Thanks everyone,

Chet

Had a great time. Earned my Shellback on her. Sad that it was her last voyage. Camel riding in Canary Islands was a hoot.