ITC (SEL) Congradulations on yours selection! Welcome to the mess. I was on board the INDY from 1994 through Decom. I was PC1 McDonald and ran the Post...
The U.S. nuclear submarine Nautilus accomplishes the first undersea voyage to the geographic North Pole. History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) Construction of...
For anyone who loves good music of all kinds: Check out this list of BLACK performers out there over the years who have covered the great country hits in...
There is a photo in the album under the folder Early Indy showing the Independence alongside USS Enterprise CV-6 on June 22, 1958 at the New York Naval...
Odyssey Marine Exploration issued the following press release today: Grand Opening Of Odyssey's Shipwreck & Treasure Adventure Scheduled French Quarter...
Good evening to all!! I just want to say welcome to all new members to whom I have not shared a greeting, and welcome aboard to you!! Jump in and post ASAP!!...
Hello to all!! Amen to the condolences to all who have recently lost loved ones in the fight for our freedom. This note comes from Jackson, Tennessee. My son...
While I deal with the sadder memories of my time served on the Indy, I try as I can to put them in perspective. I know in many cases there was nothing I could...
History repeats itself. I was on the INDY from '71-'73. During that time we had another sailor get sucked in. One evening a member of the deck crew was...
I was on board the Indy from Late 1989 thru Oct 1992, and I recall one incident on Cat # 2 I believe, there was an airdale sucked into a Prowler Intake, and...
WHAT A PHOTO! Sad but great history for our old girl and BIG E. If a great ship like BIG E can be hacked and torched, we cannot expect INDY to be saved. Too...
Hey Dave, I just wanted to say hello to all! I'm glad to here that I'm not the only one who still has visions of the tragedies we faced on the Indy. It makes...
Just for curiosity I checked under groups to see if there was a group for the "INDY". 62 on the side and number one in my heart. I was on the COD crew from...
Welcome aboard Randy! Check into attending the reunion this October. Les Locklear BT3 1960-1964 3 MMR & Oil Shack In a message dated 8/5/2005 1:20:47 PM...
Hey there Randy, I was on board the Indy from March 80 to September 83. So I we over lap each other's time frames a bit. I have posted a photo of Miss Belle...
I believe Captain Windsor was relieved by Captain Kennedy ,August 1965 ... _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just...
The time has come… It has been about a year since NOAA, Northrop Grumman, and The Mariners’ Museum successfully removed the two XI-inch Dahlgren cannon ...
It was in 1965 that Capt. Kennedy took over the Big I when we were off Vietnam. It is in the 1965 cruse book.I heard skinny that Capt. Windsor had a tragic...
He was Capt. in 63. I know he sent me to the brig, twice. After which I realized the error of my ways. Thanks to a Chief whose name is lost to me. Chris...
All the CO's & XO's are listed on the web site. http://www.ussindependencecv-62.org/gwf/coxo.html#bridge Capt. John E. Kennedy Commanding Officer 11Aug 65 -...
I thought this might interest the Goup. Being as I am currently Metally Disabled)? Well, absolutely nothing wrong with Me really, I was thouroughly checked out...
I have not yet had a problem with the VA. I've been treated with kindness and respect when I visit Castle Point, NY. I do suffer from a Mental Defect(s),...
Hi, That's exactly Why I would never consider anything beyond a request. and a very polite one at that. she was very nice old Lady, in fact. Back during the...
OK, I am back in the fold!! I have been out of town for a few days, but I am back and glad to see so many new members!! Welcome to all of you!! We are very...
Glad you've landed on both feet Hawk after facing some major "bumps in the road"! I hope the pavement is better the rest of the way Shipmate! I've had my...
Yes, the Hawk is ALIVE and WELL, I trust!! I agree with Carl, I do hope the sea is much smoother for you the rest of your voyage. The next 2 years around here...
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