The Goat Locker CPO Deck Log 1997 Part 1


CPO email addresses are available by clicking on the CPO's name. I also have a separate listing of just CPO email addresses. CPO Homepage links are provided where available. Please note that all email addresses and Homepage links worked when placed on this page. Overtime some may not work due to Chiefs changing their Internet providers. You can save the file and use your browser to view it off line or you can view it with any word processor. Use your browsers "find" or "search" command and search for shipmates by rate, name or command.

Name: James Clark AEC/Ret
Comments: My whole career was wasted in VP units. VP-10 (1972-1979), NATTC MEMPHIS AE'C' School, VP-26 (1979 -1982) VP-11(1982-1984), VP-30 (1984-1989), VP-8 (1989-1991), NAS BRUNSWICK MAINE (LimDu 1991), VP-8 (1991-1992), NATTC MEMPHIS AE'A1' School Staff (1992-1995). Retired January 1995.

Name: GSEC RICHARD E. TENNISON USNR-R
Comments: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Name: Donald D. Beasley
Comments: Go Chiefs

Name: EOC(SCW) Joe Lavoie
Comments: I JUST DROPED IN TO SEE WHO IN THE SEABEE'S ARE VISITING. GREAT WEB PAGE!!

Name: MMC Herman W. Palmer
Comments: I'm looking for crew members who served aboard the following ships: USS Belle Grove LSD 2 (1955-1959) USS Kearsarge CVS 33 (1959-1962) USS Preston DD 795 (1964-1967) USS Bennington CVS 20 (1967-1969) USS Dubuque LPD 8 (1972-1974) I was a MMC from 1967 until I retired in 1974.

Name: AGC(AW) Jim Richmond
Comments: Great site, I was looking for some clip art for a certificate for a retiring fellow chief and found just what I needed. Keep up the good work, and if you're ever in Pensacola, We're building a "Goat Locker" for Active Duty/Reserve/Retired E7-9s. In this day and age, CPO Clubs are becoming rare. We're going strong here and invite all travelers to stop by and check out the CPO Club (You can bring guests there) and The Goat Locker (Private room). AGC(AW) Jim Richmond President, CPO Club Advisory Board alt email=JPNB@2worldnet.att.net

Name: AKC(AW) Darrel Kuhse
Comments: Hats off to the "Goat Locker"!

Name: QMC(SW/SS) Joseph M. Wager
Comments: Great WEB site!

Name: MUC John L. Hester USN RET.
Comments: FEB 65-AUG 84. Duty stations:NTC, SAN DIEGO, COMNAVAIRPAC USS. CONSTELLATION, ORISKANY, CORAL SEA, MARS, SPRINGFIELD. NTC SAN DIEGO, COM SIXTHFLT, NAVY BAND NEW ORLEANS, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, LEADER NAVY STEEL BAND, OPRATIONS NTC GLAKES. CURRENTLY BACCARAT SUPERVISOR, MIRAGE HOTEL AND CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NV. FEEL FREE TO DROP A LINE.

Name: Anthony P. McCullough
Website: Sparks!Networking
Comments: Nice Page. Found it on Fred's Place. I stood in for a scumbag on light duty at the Navy Chief's initiation. I was initiated in the CG about a week later. Both were fun. Met a lot of good guys.

Name: HMC(SW/FMF) FRANK E. JOHNSON, JR.
Comments: As a new Chief, this site came in handy for Initiation.. I am proud and honored to be a member of the BROTHERHOOD..

Name: JB Hall ATCS USN ret.
Comments: Glad to see this page. Not a lot of water out here in West Texas.

Name: ISC(AW) David Krushell USNR
Comments: Liked your "Chain of Command"!!!!

Name: QMCM(SS) Robert A. Gilmore
Comments: Retired in 1984 after serving at the following duty stations: Uss Entemedor (SS340); USS Grouper (AGSS214); USS Sea Robin (SS407); USS George Washington (SSBN598) commissioning crew & 4 patrols; USS George Bancroft (SSBN 643) commissioning crew & 4 patrols; GMS Damneck as a navigation instructor; COMSUBRON 18; Bureau of Naval Personnel as a detailer for BM, QM, & SM.

Name: CTRCM Dave Jarrell
Comments: Came across your info while looking from some good info on the shellback initiation. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Name: CTRCS(SW) Ouellette, Robert L.
Comments: Previous Duty Stations: NSGA, Hanza, Okinawa, Japan 1978-1980 NSA/CSS Ft. Meade, Md. 1981-1983 NSGA, Edzell, Scotland 1983-1986 USS Spruance (DD-963) 1987-1990 FCTCL, Dam Neck, VA. 1990-1994 NCTAMS WPAC, Guam 1994-1996 NSGA, Ft. Meade, MD. 1997-Present Great Page.

Name: RMC(SS) Jim Legg
Comments: Ret RMC(SS) 655(b) 655(g) 620(b) Sasebo, Mayport, CSG-6 Been here many times, met many old/new mates. Best site ever. UPDATE ON CHARLESTON--POMFLANT is all Army you wouldn't know it, all pavment..pier (charley) empty only Army Milvans..The whole place looks abandoned. It's really sad but I can close my eyes and still see it as it was and will always be. Always remember.. SUBMARINERS DO IT DEEPER.

Name: ATCS(AW) RUSS VINCENT
Website: OVER-THE-HILL-CLUB
Comments: Presently assigned to VAW-78 NAS Norfolk, Va. Viet-Nam Vet assigned as HM to Force Logistics Command, 1st FSR, 1st Mar Div Sept 1969 to Sept 1970.

Name: OSCS Charlie Young USN-RET
Comments: Chiefs do not need to make comments, They the Chiefs are now and forever.....................

Name: MMC(SS) Steven K. Avery
Comments: Served aboard SSBN 641 May 82-Mar 88, SSBN 635 Apr 88-Sep 89, MTS 635 (Plankowner) Sep 89- Apr 91, SSN 646 Jun 91- Feb 93, SSN 770 (Plankowner) Jun 93- Jun 97, AS 39 Aug 97- Present, STILL GOING

Name: SKC(SS) Jack McClay
Comments: I was on the 662 from Aug 85 - Apr 90. Nice to see a lot of names I recognize, and planning on attending the reunion in Maryland.

Name: GENE HALL EMCM(SS)
Comments: ACTUALLY MY COMPUTERIZED FRIEND SURFED US IN. I WAS ON 662 FROM 1971 TO 1976. GLAD TO SEE SO MANY OLD SHIPMATES ON BOARD THIS THING. GREAT JOB GREG! LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.

Name: Jim Brooks
Comments: Just surfed around untill I came upon this site. Great site, Ill certainly keep it as one of my favorites

Name: FCC(SW) ANDY NOBLES
Comments: RTC ORLANDO: 78 USS PHARRIS(FF-1094): 80-83 N&MCRC HUNTINGTON LI, NEW YORK: 83-87 USS HENRY B. WILSON(DDG-7): 88-90 USS MILLER(FF1090): 90-92 SUBASE GROTON: 92-95 USS CARL VINSON(CVN-70): 95-PRESENT

Name: AFCM (Ret) Jerry E. Williamson
Comments: Happy to find a Chief's gathering place on the web.

Name: CTRCM R. Todd
Comments: Greetings from CINCUSNAVEUR/NSGD London. Anyone wishing to contact the Greater London CPOA or want to know more, contact me and I'll hook you up.

Name: Albert E. Dickgieser, QMC, USCG, Ret
Comments: USN Basic Training, San Diego, CA. 1962 US Naval Radio Sta (T), Driver, Va 1962-1963 USS Vermilion KA-107, Norflok, VA. 1963-1966 USS Sacremento AOE-1, Seattle, Wa. 1966-1967 USS Luzerne County LST-902, Viet Nam 1967-1968 USS Ogden LPD-5, San Diego, CA. 1968-1969 US NAval Air Sta, Alameda, Ca. 1969-1971 USCGC Wachusetts WHEC-44, Seattle, Wa. 1971-1972 US Armed Foces Police Det, Tacoma, Wa. 1972-1974 USCGC Iris WLB-395, Astoria, Or. 1974-1976 USCG Tracen I&T Branch, Cape May, NJ 1976-1979 USCGC Cape Horn WLB-395, Woods Hole, Ma. 1979-1981 USCG Tracen I&T Branch, Cape May, NJ. 1981-1982 June 1982 Retired June 1985-Present: Correctional Officer, Washington Dept of Corrections..

Name: MEL CRAIG
Website: SANGAMON COUNTY 911
Comments: RETIRED NAVY LDO DUTY STATIONS INCLUDE NAVCOMMSTA KEFLAVIK ICELAND NAVCOMMSTA SIDI YAHIA MOROCCO NAS MEMPHIS TN USS CALOOSAHATCHEE (AO-98) NAVCOMMSTA THURSO UK NAVCOMMSTA NEA MAKRI GREECE USS BELKNAP (CG-26) COMNAVSPECWARGRU TWO CINC U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND MAC DILL AFB FL

Name: EMCS(SS) John L. Sullivan
Comments: Served on Nautilus,Plunger,Permit, and Drum. Retired 1990 Emcs [ss]. Always looking for old shipmates to BS with . Drop me a line ---Sully

Name: John (Jack ) R. Hawkins IV, RDCS, USCG Retired
Comments: Retired Senior Chief Radarman, Retired 09/01/86 with 21 years, 2 months, 22 days active duty. Served aboard the USCGC ABSECON (WAVP-374), Norfolk, VA USCGC STORIS (WAGB-38), Kodiak, Alaska USCGC PONTCHARTRAIN (WHEC-70). Long Beach CA. USCGC RUSH (WHEC-723) San Francisco, CA Precom Crew and Vietnam Deployment HARBOR ADVISORY RADAR PROJECT/VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM, San Francisco, CA Precom Crew USCGC RELIANCE (WMEC-615) Corpus Christi Texas USCG TRAINING CENTER, CAPE MAY, NJ (Instructor/ Recruit Career Counselor) ATLANTIC AREA TRAINING TEAM, Governors Is. New York USCGC RUSH (WHEC-723) San Francisco, CA USCG GROUP Charleston, SC USCG HEADQUARTERS, Defense Operations Div. Washington, DC Vessel Traffic Service, New York, Governors IS. USCG Support Center, Governors Is, NY, NY (Security Police)

Name: CTRC James "Cutty" Cutter
Comments: This page is the best site I was able to find to assist with initiation questions, traditions, and customs of the Navy and the Chief Petty Officer rank. I thank you on behalf of the "Class of 1997" for your foresight and diligence in providing such a treasure. To all Chiefs: STAND NAVY and FIGHT on!!!

Name: CMSgt William E. Yarnall
Comments: Graduate USN Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 55 BLUE

Name: PHC Michael A. Harnar
Comments: 12 years on active duty as a PH and 2 1/2 as a reserve PH1. PHC is a nice rank and I'm glad to have entered the Chief's community.

Name: HMC(SW) RONALD RUTHERFORD
Comments: GREAT PAGE,HOPE SOME OLD SHIPMATES SEE MY NAME AND LOOK ME UP!!

Name: BUC(SCW) Dan Hellyer
Comments: Was emailed your address from a fellow Chief and I just stopped by to check it out.

Name: CTRC Benjamin Alvarez
Comments: I'm the CTRC stationed onboard USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55).

Name: George F Wrightam
Comments: I retired in 1977. I served aboard the USS Greenfish SS-315, the USS Seadragon SSN -584, the Cashmir Pulaski SSBN-633, the USS Flasher SSN-613, the USS Daniel Boone SSBN-629 and the USS Grayling SSN-637. I have spent most of the time since I retired working at the Arkansas Nuclear One power plant.

Name: AEC(AW) David K. Bock
Comments: Just wanted to take the time to say hello to all my new brothers and sisters.

Name: Banbury Marvin L BTCS USN RET
Comments: Served from 51 to 74 LST 601, KEARSARGE CVA33, ADAKMAIN STA NAVSTA PACRESFLT SAN DIEGO,USSBRANNON, USS WHITEHURST ,NAVRESSTA LAKE UNION, USS AMERICA, USS FECHLER, USS OBRIAN, PACRESFLT, BREMERTON, USS CHICAGO CG11, USS COMPASS ISLAND. I NOW LIVE IN EAGLE RIVER ALASKA.

Name: MMCM(SW) Doc Stanard USN ret.
Comments: Served with pride 10/65 to 12/95. Sailed aboard Enterprise, Nimitz(plankowner), Long Beach(my pers favorite), and Halsey. Did a recruiting tour in Detroit District and an excellent shore tour at Fleacts Yokosuka. Last thirteen years spent as Command Master Chief on LBeach, Halsey, and Fleacts Yoko.

Name: Riordan, Bryson M. MMC USN Ret
Comments: I served in the USN from 6-10-60 to 10-18-79 and was stationed: at or on USS Rowan DD782, USS Gurke DD783, USS Rupertus DD851, CBC Port Hueneme, USS Cleveland LPD-7, USS Rowan DD782, USS Parsons DDG33, DATC/FMAG San Diego, USS Vesole DD878, USS Macdonough DDG39. I now live in Alaska and with my wife operate a Bed and Breakfast, which can be found on 1st Travelers Choice, If you come up and injoy fishing I can point you in the right direction.

Name: MMCM(SW) Doc Stanard USN ret.
Comments: Served with pride 10/65 to 12/95. Sailed aboard Enterprise, Nimitz(plankowner), Long Beach(my pers favorite), and Halsey. Did a recruiting tour in Detroit District and an excellent shore tour at Fleacts Yokosuka. Last thirteen years spent as Command Master Chief on LBeach, Halsey, and Fleacts Yoko.

Name: G D Bennett
Comments: Coast Guard Card Carrying Chief Interesting pages.

Name: Joe Arns PICM/IMCM SW Ret.
Comments: Great Site, Found a few old (sic) shipmates. I'll be back

Name: Darrell E. Lucas, RMC USN, Ret.
Comments: Retired 9/78 at NAVCOMMSTA, San Diego, CA. USS Bronstein (FF1037) 1972-1975,

Name: AZC(AW) Philip Vyce
Comments: AWESOME Website....Helped me alot during CPO Initiation.....Duty Stations Include:,VX-5 China Lake, CA. 81 - 85, NAS Agana, Guam 85 - 87,VFA-113 Lemoore, CA. 87 - 90 United States Naval Strike Warfare Center Fallon, NV 90 - 93, VAQ-134 Whidbey Island, Washington 93 - 96, Bureau of Naval Personnel 96 - present, AZ Detaler

Name: GSCS(SW) V Reveron
Comments: Retired - 1994

Name: MMCS(SS) Keith Stewart
Comments: Did my 20 yrs. on destroyers and several boats; Flying Fish, D. Webster(Gold), Tecumseh, John Marshall, Hunley. Retired MMCS(SS) and playing at being a boiler inspector now for the State of La. Just proves there is life after death. Would like to hear from old shipwrecks.

Name: ETCM(SS) David C. "Chuck" Minnich
Comments: Duty Stations commencing Jan. 1977: Oceanographic Unit TWO-USNS Dutton (TAGS-22) 1979 - USS Will Rogers (SSBN 659) Blue 1981 - Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific (NSTCP) 1985 - USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) 1988 - Commander Submarine Force, US 7th Fleet (CTF 74) 1991 - Commander Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) 1995 - USS Seawolf (SSN 21) Next - USS Kamehameha (SSBN 642) Blue

Name: CTIC(NAC)Casey L. Raiford
Comments: Great page, I must admit. I just got initiated a few weeks ago, and I have to tell you I and the guys in my group got a lot of good gouge from your page. Made quite a few seemingly hard questions pretty easy. Thanks for the unwitting (or was it?) help.

Name: Michael Doll, BUCS(SCWS) Ret.
Comments: Welcomes all messages from fellow Chiefs.

Name: NCC(SW)RALPH O, TAYLOR,USN,RET.
Comments: I just happened to stumble on to your site, very nice!!!!!!!!!!!! I did 27 yrs in the good old nav, been ret for 9 yrs. 6yrs brok serv and i just turned 58 yrs. My last 5 yrs were on the USS Leftwich DD984, enjoyed it very much...But I could not reenlist any body in today's navy. I like your one item that read a CHIEF or an E-7, wow that is sure true. I'am also a member of the Coral Sea Asso, VFW, AND FRA. This is short, sorry. ONCE A CHIEF ALWAYS A CHIEF!

Name: Mark Greene ETCM(SS)
Comments: What no ice cream? Still on active duty after 22 years!

Name: John W. Phillips
Comments: I'm just finishing a tour as CMC for the Office of Naval Intelligence and am on my way to a tour as CMC of USS Carr (FFG52), by way of Senior Enlisted Academy

Name: DPC Carl Weikel
Comments: Great Idea! Will pass the word to other Chiefs in the area about this page. There is a bunch of us who have retired to the desert. Served aboard the USS Hamner (DD-718) during the Vietnam mess, Subgroup 5 staff during my reserve time and the sisters CV-63 and CV-64 during my years as a tech rep for Lockheed. Also as instructor at NamTraDet 1036 at NAS Miramar. Additional duty at Lockheed included development of S3-A and S3-B Viking and work on the defunct P-7 and the maybe to be built F-22.

Name: HMC Pamela S. Powers
Comments: Great Page! Glad to find this!

Name: ADC (AW) Chris Disponett
Comments: Great to see that the Chiefs are hangin together on such a great web site, thanks to the one who started this wonderful site.

Name: Dennis J. Ryan, FTBC/SS
Website: Ryan5257's HomePage
Comments: 18 June 1974- Present, FLT Reserve date: 30 June 98 Originally from Tuscola IL USS LAFAYETTE SSBN 616 (Gold) Sep 75-Jul 79 USS H.M.JACKSON SSBN 730 (Blue) May 83- Sep 86* (*CPO) USS MICHIGAN SSBN 727 (Blue) Sep 86- Mar 90 USS GEORGIA SSBN 729 (Gold) Mar 93- Feb 96 Strategic Weapons Facility,Pacific,Bangor WA Feb 96-Present "Just say NO to the MT crow! Be PROUD! Go BALLISTIC! FTB"

Name: AKCS (AW/SW) Douglas R. Sims
Comments: OUTSTANDING HOME PAGE IVE REALLY ENJOYED IT. I HAVE THIS PAGE BOOK MARKED ON MY COMPUTER.

Name: Larry A. Carter. LNC, USN, (RET.)
Comments: WOW! This is nice. Thanks.

Name: EMCM(SW) Pat Manley
Comments: Boot Camp @2 Great Lakes Mar 78, BE&E/EM "A" School, NUCPWR School @2 Orlando, USS Newport (LST-1179) Aug 79 - Mar 84 (put on Chief Sep 83), NRD New York Jun 84 - Jun 87, USS Dwisght D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) Aug 87 - Aug 91, COMDESRON 2 Staff Sep 91 - Oct 94, USS Conolly (DD-979) Nov 94 - Apr 97, USS Laboon (DDG-58) May 97 - present. Nice website..keep up the good work..all chiefs (new and old) never forget where you came from!

Name: EMCS(SS) Tony Belluscio
Comments: Served on 622,626,635,757,771, NPTU Charleston(x2) and NSTpac

Name: RMCS(SW) Bill Keenan USN RET
Comments: Enlisted Nov 56 Retired June 83. Was on USS BOXER CVS21, USS Tripoli TCVU64, USS Tarawa CVS41, USS Blue DD744 (Best Crew in the Navy), USS Talbot DEG4, Navsta Rota, NavcommSta WashDC. Great web site Master!

Name: James E. (Jim) Johnson, ISCS (SW), USN, Retired
Comments: Cruised the Persion Gulf on board USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during Desert Shield/Storm.

Name: CTRC Neil C. McEvoy, USN (RET)
Comments: USN from 11/71 to 11/95. Duty stations included USS NIMITZ(CVN68), USS DE WERT(FFG45), NSGA Northwest, NSGA Kunia. Nice site! Found several shipmates herein. Thanks!

Name: RMCM Pat Nicometo
Comments: Now that I have finally gotten into this thing here I go. Found out about this webpage through my CPO Selectees. Neat page. Here is some of the information you requested. RMCM Pat Nicometo(formerly Reddington). Current Duty Station-Command Master Chief Navcomtelsta Sigonella, Sicily Italy. Previous to that I was at NCTAMS MED Naples Italy, RTC Orlando, Fl, NCTAMS Eastpac Honolulu Hi, NCTAMS Westpac Guam, NAVCOMSTA Yokosuka, JA, NAVCOMSTA Stockton, CA, NAVCAMS WESTPAC Guam, NAS Alameda. Schools attended: RM"A" School Bainbridge MD,RM"C" School, San Diego CA, Senior Enlisted Academy BROWN Group Class 38, 1989. Dates of rate, RMCM1991,RMCS 1988,RMC 1984. Enlisted in May 1973.

Name: ETCS/SS Steve Cockerham
Comments: Steve Cockerham and rate is ETCS/SS

Name: BLANTON RODNEY L ICC(SS)RET.
Comments: COMMANDS NAVAL SAFETY CENTER NORFOLK VA USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SSBN 640 INSTRUCTOR SERVICE SCHOOL COMMAND GLAKES USS DANIAL WEBSTER SSBN 626 SERVICE SCHOOL COMMAND GREAT LAKES ILL USS POGY SSN 647 USS ANDREW JACKSON SSBN 619

Name: FCC(SW) Roy D. Freeman
Comments: What ever you do, strive to be the best at it.

Name: CTRC Michael Raine
Comments: Excellent Page !!!!Keep up the good work !!!!

Name: CMC Jerrold Patterson
Comments: Just made Chief myself....CMC (construction mechanic ) I am attached to MIUWU 209 out of Mobile, Al. MIUW is a Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit.....harbor defence.Proud to be a member of the Chief's community

Name: James Revels, HMC/USN
Comments: Hello:Great upcoming year to retire. Will do so June 98, leaving present duty station March 98 to begin job search and leave. Looking for a job in Tucson, AZ. If you have a contanct pass it on. Thanks!

Name: Tony Finazzo EWC (Ret)
Comments: Duty Stations: RD A school Norfolk VA USS Heyliger DE 510 USS Hartley DE 1029 USS Direct MSO 430 USS Frigate Bird MSC RD B School (student) USS Tringa ASR 16 RD B School (Instructor) USS Lawrence DDG 4 (As EW) BUPERS Fort Meade, MD NISC Suitland, MD Pentagon Retired from Navy 1977 Retired From Federal Service (NAVSEA) 1997 Started third career as Beltway Bandit (parttime)Great Page

Name: RMC(SS)Raymond G. Wilgeroth, Sr.
Comments: Currently on E-Board as Base Secretary for United States Submarines Veterans, Inc. San Diego Base. Qualified on USS BANG (SS-385) in 1963. Last Boat USS PERMIT (SSN-594). Retired April 1981. work email=rwilgero@2mail.sandi.net

Name: STSCS(SS) Rick Patterson
Website: Homepage
Comments: Nice site, from what I've seen so far.

Name: CTTCS Jon H. Bode, USN, retired
Comments: Think I logged in once before but forgot to indicate my rank/rate. Outstanding Web Page! P roud to have been a part of the SS for two patrols in 1968... one diesel and one nuke. Outstanding experiences with the best of the Navy.

Name: EMC (SS) John P Wolfe
Website: Spaced Out
Comments: I'm a Nuclear-type and have a passion for learning. Love science and related topics. Just transfered from the USS Hartford (CSS4, Groton, CT) and will be stationed at NSSF, R-10/10D, Groton.

Name: HMC(SW) DAVID G. AKERS
Comments: Outstanding page Master Chief. Past duty stations include: Greatlakes, Il, USS Simon Lake Kings Bay Ga., USS San Jose Guam, NAF El Centro Ca, USS NIMITZ Bremerton, Wa. I am currently stationed at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Ms.

Name: Donald Kunz, CMCS
Website: Island X-2 Shakopee, MN
Comments: Looking for all the SEABEE CPO's , send e-mail. NMCB-10 SEABEE Veteran , drop by and leave name for MCB-10 reunion book. Interested in starting an Island NMCB-10 with the Navy Seabee Veterans of America ?

Name: BMC E. D. Holland
Comments: I am writing just to see what this is, and if I can find it beneficial in training new chiefs in our area.

Name: MSC John R. Bell
Comments: I've been on the following commmands: USS Fort Fisher LSD 40 (12/78 - 11/80), USS Wabash AOR 5 (11/80 -7/82), NAEC Lakehurst, NJ (7/82 - 1/85), USS Nathanael Greene (GOLD) SSBN 636, USS Alexander Hamilton (BLUE) SSBN 617, Naval Station Annapolis, (1/90 - 12/93), USS Aspro SSN 648 (12/93 - 5/94), Subase pearl Harbor, BOQ Officer (5/94 - 3/95), USS Hawkbill SSN 666 (3/95 - 5/97), CINCPACFLT Bachelor Housing Office, Pearl Harbor (5/97 - 7/98) (Will retire in july 98) I love this sight thanks.

Name: EMC(SS)Richard Yoder
Comments: Great site! I was very pleased to find a site where I can find shipmates. Keep it going. Would like to hear from anyone from days gone by.

Name: RMCS Phillip W. Rainey, SEAL, USNR
Comments: Just passing through.

Name: Ron Kruse MMC (DV) Retired
Comments: Retired Navy Diver first class looking forward to hearing from any shipmates.

Name: ATC(AW) Joe Phillips
Comments: Please list my address so that fellow shipmate might find me.

Name: CTTC(NAC) Charles T. Diaz
Comments: Duty Stations: Recruit Training Center, Orlando, FL Hospital Corps School, Balboa Hospital, San Diego, CA Camp Pendleton, CA 1st Marine Brigade, Kaneohe MCAS, HI Naval Technical Training Center, Corry Station, Pensacola, FL Naval Security Group Department, Rota, SPAIN Naval Aircrewman Candidate School, NAS Pensacola, FL Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron TWO, Rota, SPAIN Technical Guidance Unit, CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk, VA Old Dominion University (EEAP), Norfolk, VA U.S. European Command, Joint Analysis Center, RAF Molesworth, UK Electronic Warfare Operational Programming Facility (EWOPFAC), NSGA Northwest, VA

Name: ETC(SW/AW) DANIEL J. ABEYTA
Comments: Great Site

Name: L.H. Hager (Skip)
Comments: Qualified Darter SS-576, 1959 Nuc School NLON 60-1 Plank Owner Sam Houston SSBN-609 and Lewis & Clark SSBN-644. Retired Dec. 1978, SUBRON 1 and 7, Pearl Harbor

Name: AFCM George A. Everding
Website: James S. McDonnell USO
Comments: Greetings CPO's. Am convalescing from some very serious surgery to repair an aortic aneurism. Appreciate the Goat Locker. It serves a very useful purpose I was a CPO for ten years before I made LDO. Adm. Jeremy (Mike) Boorda promoted me back to CPO at the 1995 FRA Convention because he said he was so used to calling me Chief. You know how it is - Once a Chief, Always a Chief. We are all so proud of our CPO service because it is so hard to make.

Name: LDO LT--ex MMC(SS)David L. Seavey
Comments: Great web page. Retired USS Independence (CV-62) USS G.P. Lipscomb(SSN-685) USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640) USS Olympia (SSN-717) Shippingport (ARDM-4) USS L.Y.Spear (AS-36) USS Dolphin (AGSS-555)

Name: YNC(SS) Brett Kulbis
Comments: Deep Submergence Unit, San Diego, CA. Last assignments include: USS BREMERTON (SSN 698); COMSUBRON SEVEN Pearl Harbor, HI; USS PROTEUS (AS 19); USS POGY (SSN 647); PSD Whidbey Island, WA and NMCB FIVE. I would just like to send out a hearty congratulations to all the new Chiefs. Hope to here from some of my past shipmates.

Name: AMEC(AW) MILES E. L. MINSON
Comments: WHERE HAVE I BEEN, HC-3, RECRUITING DUTY IN TEXAS, VR-24, VFA-136, COMLATWING-1, VFA-105, GITMO CUBA, NAS CECIL FIELD, 22 YEARS SO FAR.

Name: CTIC Anthony V. Farrell
Comments: Class 104. Glad to be aboard. Take care shipmate -Tony

Name: Robert K. Doerler
Comments: Outstanding pages, very well done, Thanks. Some of my duty stations include: 12/51 - 9/54 USS Albany CA-123,1/55 - 2/56 USS Mississippi EAG-128, 4/56 - 4/57 USS Saratoga CVA-60 (Plankowner) , 4/57 - 9/58 NAS Atlantic City, NJ, 9/58 - 4/59 NAD Ft. Mifflin, PA, 11/59 - 11/64 USS Canberra CAG-2, 11/64 - 10/67 NOF Yokosuka, Japan. 2/70 Retired. Like to hear from shipmates. Email:

Name: CTRCS(SW) Ronald Ward
Comments: Great Page, look forward to listing my page here when it's ready!! I'm stationed at NSGA Misawa, Japan. During my career, I've been assigned to: NTTC Corry Station ('82-'83), NSGD Rota, Spain ('83-85); Diego Garcia, BIOT ('85-'86); CINCUSNAVEUR London,UK ('87-89); NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, Fl. ('89-'92); America's Finest Cruiser USS-FOX (CG-33) ('92-94); NCTS Imperial Beach, San Diego, Ca. ('94-'95); and now here in sunny Misawa. I leave Misawa in Sept '97, heading for the USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70) as a Chief Warrant Officer.

Name: Pappenheim Paul E. ISCS
Comments: RIA-Five Command Senior Chief. Will be in Dallas on the CNRIC Staff.

Name: FTCS(SS)Chuck Leppla
Comments: Heard about your site on the prodigy vets board,thought i'd check it out.Haven't seen it all put looks great so far. Was on the Balao ss-285,Clamagore ss-343.Sennet ss-408,Lafayette, ssbn-616,Hamilton ssbn-617,Monroe ssbn-622 and Greenw ssbn-636. was in from 55 till 74. Best part of my life!

Name: ATC(AW)Carl Lewis
Time: 1997-09-27 07:47:00
Comments: Searching for all old shipmates from the following places and dates: VT-24 -- 1971-1973 USS FDR 1973-1975 HSL-32 1982-1985 NATTC Millington 1986-1990 VAW-126 1990-1993 NAS Brunswick 1993-1996 NAS Keflavik 1996-1998

Name: EMCM(SS)SERGIO M. FROST
Comments: CREW MEMBER SSN 662 12/71 - 12/76;

Name: HTC Christopher Lott
Website: Homepage
Comments: Great site Master Chief! I'm an HTC stationed at the Diving Locker at SIMA Everett Wa. My wife, Suzanne and I have started a little sandblasted gift and award company at the url above.

Name: ROGER D. "MABEL" STARNES, CTTCS, USN (Ret)
Comments: Shipmate, SUPER JOB on the Web Site!!! And I love this GOAT LOCKER. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this. I am a retired CTTCS who rode targets for awhile as a CTR, then got smart and SCORE'd over to CTT and rode Boats as a POS 4/5 or POS 4/8 ELINT'er. In my opinion submarines are the only way to go to sea (Submarines once, Submarines twice, Holy Jumping.......)!!I served 3 years with the Army Security Agency from Jun69 - Jul72. Then, from Jan73 to Aug74, I worked as a City Policeman in my hometown of Chester, SC. In Sep74 I accepted a position as a State Trooper in SC. I worked that from Sep74 to Dec78, at which time I returned to active duty with the Naval Security Group and served from Dec78 - Jan96. I transferred to the Fleet Reserve on 31Jan96 with 20 years service. While in the Navy I was stationed at : RTC Orlando (Dec 78-Feb79) NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL (Mar-Oct79) NAVSECGRUACT Charleston, SC (Oct79-Dec82) Deployed as a Surface Cryptologic Direct Support (DIRSUP) Element Team member onboard: USS SARATOGA (CV-60)-(Nov-Dec79) USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27)-(Feb-Mar80 & Jun-Jul80) USS LUCE (DDG-38)-(Jul-Aug80) USS MT. WHITNEY (LCC-20)-(Oct-Nov80) USS AMERICA (CV-66)-(Feb-Mar81) USS EISENHOWER (CVN-69)-(Jun-Jul81) USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)-(Apr-May82) NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL (Dec82-Sep83) US Naval Field Station Sinop, Turkey (Oct83-Oct84) National Secutiry Agency Ft. George G. Meade, MD (Oct-Dec84) NAVSECGRUACT Pearl Harbor, HI (Jan85-Jan89) Deployed as a Subsurface Cryptologic DIRSUP Element Team member onboard: USS NEW YORK CITY (SSN-695) (Apr-May85) USS HADDO (SSN-604) (Twice) Jun-Jul85 & Aug-Nov86 USS PINTADO (SSN-672) Sep-Oct85 USS SARGO (SSN-583) Feb-Apr86 NAVSUBTRACENPAC, Pearl Harbor, HI (Feb89-Mar91) NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL (Apr91-Apr94) NAVCOMTELSTA Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T (Apr94-Nov95) NAS Pensacola, FL (Nov95-Jan96)

Name: Andy Chiodo MMC(SS) USNR
Comments: Great site Master Chief! I served six years onboard USS STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN-634) July 81- July 89. I currently drill at NAVMARCORESCEN EBENSBURG, PA. I will surely bookmark your site and return to the "Goat Locker" often. Fair Winds.

Name: CTOC Trish Kington
Website: Homepage
Comments: Currently stationed at NSGA Pensacola. Other duty stations: CNFJ Yokosuka, NCU London, NTTC Corry, NSGA Misawa. (Boot camp Company KO69 - Orlando 1982)

Name: Roy L. Smith CTIC(NAC)(Ret.)
Comments: This is GREAT!!! I didn't realize how much I've missed the mess.

Name: FCC(SW) Fred Lunsford USN Retired
Comments: BZ for a great page. 1972 - 1992, Duty stations incl: USS R. K. Turner (DLG 20) CG 20, USS Mahan DLG 42, USS Macdounough DLG 39. MOTU-10 CHASN, Naval Weapons Station CHASN

Name: PRC(AW) Elsa "Victoria" Conely
Comments: I'm currently at NATTTC Pensasola as an curriculum manager/instructor. I'll be reporting to the USS John C. Stennis in Jan 98. I'm looking forward to using the Goat Locker! Hello to all my fellow chiefs; it's so nice to be here!My duty stations include: 86-89 - VRC-30, North Island, CA; 89-91 - HC-5, Agana Guam; 91-93 - NAF Misawa, Japan; 94-96 - NATTC, Millington, TN; 96-97 NATTC Pensacola, FL. More later!

Name: CMC Ed Thomas
Comments: Seabees CAN DO

Name: DSC(SW) Charles L. Conway
Comments: Retired in November 1990. Served in RM (A school), Vietnam 1970-1971, Assault Craft Unit 2, USS McCandless DE 1084, Pre-comm USS Arthur W. Radford DD 968 Defense Logistics Agency Washington DC, DS (A&C Schools), USS John F. Kennedy CV 67, Naval Unit Lowry AFB Denver, CO, (2 tours), USS John Rodgers DD 983.

Name: LIC David M. Brown
Comments: Great Lakes was my Bootcamp locale 1972/73. From there I served onboard the USS Blueridge (LCC 19) from March 1973 to December 1976, partaking in the evacuation of Saigon in 75. From there it was on to SIMA San Diego for shore duty. Then to my last active duty station, the USS Ogden (LPD 5) where I stayed til May of 1981. Since then, I got out of the Navy, only to move next door to an active navy member who talked me into joining the reserves. I did. I just completed my twentieth year with the Navy/Navy Reserves. I'm not out yet. I think I'll hang around til they kick me out. If anybody out there remembers me, send an e-mail. That includes a certain YN Joe Wesley from the USS Ogden. My Son and Daughter have joined the Navy also. If you see ATAN David M. Brown II or SR Sheila A. Brown, salute em for me!

Name: Leo A. Carter HMC(SS), USN (Ret.)
Comments: Retired 1960. Served on ARCHERFISH, SPERRY, CHIVO, BUSHNELL, BAYA, SPINAX, and on and on and on. ARCHERFISH WWII crew holds reunions every 2 years. Think we are planning the 38th for 1998 in Ft. Myers, FL. I do have the current roster of crew, addresses, phone numbers, of the crew we could locate over the years. Last year in Truckee, CA we had two more show up after 50 years.

Name: HTC(SW)(RET)Dan Darsey
Comments: HTC(SW)(RET)

Name: HMC David N. Strobel
Comments: Nice page Master Chief, as a new chief i look forward to visiting often. My current duty station is Naval Hospital Jacksonville FL, I am headed to North Carolina shortly to good old camp swampy.

Name: Bryan Fliegel, HMCS(SW/FMF)
Comments: My current duty station is Fleet Training Group Det Norfolk. Past duty stations, Branch Medical Clinic, Sugar Grove, WV. Naval Support Force Antarctica (Winter Over 93-94). Portsmouth Naval Hospital. USS Monongahela . Naval Hospital Pensacola. USS Pharris. Naval Hospital San Diego. Thanks again for a great page.My work E-mail is either bth0fsb@2bth20.med.navy.mil.

Name: ENC(SW) Brian Walters
Website: Family Spirit
Comments: The "Goat Locker" is a Chief Petty Officer's dream page. Very impressive site that links us together.

Name: CTACS, USN (Ret) Arthur (YT) Strandgard
Comments: Transferred to Fleet Reserve Nov 92. Duty Stations: NTTC (NCTC) Pensacola (72-75); NSGA San Vito, Italy (75-78); NSA/CSS Europe Frankfurt, Germany (78-79); NCEUR Stuttgart, Germany (79-81); NSGA Key West, FL (81-82); USS AMERICA (CV-66) (82-84); COMOPTEVFOR, Norfolk, VA (84-89); Senior Enlisted Academy (89); Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), (89-92). Keep up the good work...excellent web site.

Name: EWC(SW) Peter A. Lanciers
Website: Homepage
Comments: NTTC Corry Station; AUG 83 - MAR 85, USS TRUXTUN CGN-35; MAR 85 - AUG 90, USS MISSOURI BB-63; AUG 90 - 31 MAR 92, USS CHANCELLORSVILLE GG-62; MAY 92 - MAY 94, Mobile Technical Unit Five MOTU - 5; MAY 94 - 30 SEP 94, Fleet Technical Support Center Pacific FTSCPAC;SEP 94 - SEP 97, USS OLDENDORF report OCT 97.

Name: ACC(AW) Cynthia D. Hiett
Comments: I'm looking for a couple friends that chat in the "goat locker"

Name: PNCS(SW) C.H."Bob" SWAIN (RET)
Comments: PSA New London, PSD Brawdy, PSA UK/NOREUR, NAS JAX, NAVCOMMSTA LONDONDERRY, USS SALINAN (ATF-161), NAVSTA KWEST, NATTC MEMPHIS, USS ALTAIR (AKS-32), NSA SAIGON

Name: HMC(FMF) Robert Lohner
Comments: NMCSD San Diego Good information!!!!

Name: HMC Mark G. Boyd
Comments: I just recently put of the anchors, but wanted to sign the log so hopefully any other shipmates out there can find me.

Name: YNCS(SS) ROBERT W. REED, Retired, EX-COB SSBN658
Comments: Enter me in your log

Name: OSCM(SW) Joe Smedinghoff
Comments: Shipmate, great page. It's good to see the brotherhood on the superhighway. What a way to try and find old shipmates and make new ones. I'm presently stationed at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. My prior duty stations include CMC of Navsta Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico(8/91-8/94); Bupers, Washington D.C as a Detailer(12/87-791), USS Curts(FFG-38), (11/85-11/87) & USS Crommelin(FFG-37),(3/83-11/85) both in Long Beach, CA.; RTC Great Lakes, Il(11/80-12/82); USS Julius A. Furer(FFG-6)(3/77-8/80); OS "A" School, Great Lakes, Il (11/76-2/77); RTC, Orlando, FL Color Company 409(8/76-10/76). I will retire after 22 years in the summer of 1998, Would like to hear from any old or new shipmates.

Name: MSCM(SS) Raymond J. Atwood
Comments: I've been on the SSN's 575, 591, 629, 671, and 687. I'm currnetly the SUBPAC Force MS and have 20 years active service to this great country. Your page is great so keep up the good work and hope to here from some past friends.

Name: BMC Terry DeJaynes USNR
Comments: Bootcamp: Great Lakes 1981, USS DAVID R. RAY (DD971) 1981-1985, entered the reserve program in 1987.

Name: SHCM Vernon Runyan
Comments: I retired in 9/64 after 22 yrs. I served on USS Cape Gloucester CVE 109, USS Iowa, USS Piedmont (AD17),USS Dixie (AD14),NEX Rota Spain, Recruiting command in K.C. Mo.

Name: STSC(SS) D. B. Melton
Comments: USS PINTADO (SSN-672)USS MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL (SSN-708)USS SILVERSIDES (SSN-679)USS DOLPHIN (AGSS-555)

Name: RMC Bob Kiehlmeier Jr. USNR-RET
Comments: It is great to be back in the company of CPOs. I retired in '94 after 26 years (High Year Tenure bit me), and miss all the good people out there.

Name: CTRC Troy A. Barrall
Comments: Joined in '82 as a real "R" brancher, duty stations include NSGA Pyong Taek (83-84), NAVCAMS WESTPAC (84-87), RAF Edzell (87-91), Ft. Meade (91-94), COMUSNAVCENT (94-95), Ft. Meade (95-present), and am ready to PCS to the USS San Jacinto (CG-56).

Name: ETC(SS) LAWRIMORE
Comments: Boats: USS BALTIMORE 81-86, USS HELENA 86-89, USS HOLAND 89-91, USS ALEXANDRIA 91-94, COMSUBDEVRON TWELVE 94-97, USS MIAMI 97-PRESENT. On my way to Pearl Horbor for a Twilite Tour. Great page, helped me out temendously during Initiation. Found alot of old Shipmates here. Thanks a Bunch........."BO"

Name: AKC (AW) John Kocianic
Comments: CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO COMMANDER, FLEET AIR KEFLAVIK,ICELAND. PREVIOUS DUTY ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE VX-1, NAS PATUXENT RIVER (84-89), NAS KEFLAVIK (89-91), USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (91-93), NAS JACKSONVILLE AIMD (93-96) AND NAS KEFLAVIK (96-98). INITIATED 16 SEPTEMBER 1991. THE BEST CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SITE ON THE 'NET! THANKS MASTER CHIEF!

Name: CTIC Sam Cowan
Comments: Master Chief, Thank you for this outstanding site. I found it several weeks ago, but I wanted to wait until I had the anchors on my collar to sign in. The wealth of information available through this site proved to be of great benefit to me and my fellow Chiefs during the inititation process. Networking within the mess is essential, and you provide a great forum to do that. I look forward to meeting other Chiefs through the Goat Locker.

Name: ETCM(ss) DAN HALSTEAD
Comments: Good page! I was a Submariner for 24 years.Chief of the Boat on SIMON BOLIVAR SSBN641 and FLYING FISH SSN673. CMC at COMSUBRON SIX. Moved to aviation(sort of) and now CMC at VC-6

Name: AMEC (AW)Maureen Fitzgerald
Comments: I just want to say that it is an honor to be a part of this brother/sisterhood!

Name: OSC(SW) Dye
Comments: Thanks for setting up a graet page, It has Help't me numerous times. Keep up the good work.

Name: CTRC(AW) Mark J. Oberley
Website: Mark Oberley's Homepage
Comments: I have been in the Navy for fifteen years, during which I have been stationed in Iceland, Spain (X3), and Pensacola, Fl (X2). I am currently in Pensacola on EEAP working full time on a Masters Degree in Software Engineering. From what I have seen, you have a wonderful page set up for the CPO community, BZ...

Name: FCC(SW) Edward Fritz
Comments: Formerly an MS now an FC. Stationed about the USS Normandy CG-60 since Feb94. Past duty stations were the USS Cleveland LPD-7, San Diego; USS Caron DD-970, Norfolk, Virginia.

Name: EOC James E. Hanson
Comments: Just stopping by to say Hello. I retired as an EOC at Port Hueneme, Ca in April of 1990. Good to see there are chiefs alive and well.

Name: FTGC(SS) RICHARD W. VARNON
Comments: I served on USS Jack (SSN 605) Apr 93 to Sept 67. Precomm and commisioning crew. Anybody remember the HoneyBee?

Name: MMCS(SS) Ben Christianson Ret.
Comments: Neat idea. Keep up the good work.

Name: ETCS(SS) Michael D. Johnston
Comments: Formerly QMCS(SS) before rate conversion last year. Currently stationed at COMSUBPAC staff in Pearl Harbor, HI Past commands include: COMSUBRON 3 in San Diego, CA, USS Asheville (SSN-758), USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN-708) USS Okinawa (LPH-3), USS Sterrett (CG-31).

Name: Todd T Schroeder ISC (SW)
Comments: Naval Strike Warfare Center "NSWC" (Fallon Nevada) 1985 - 1989 Fleet Air Recon Squadron Two "VQ-2" (Rota Spain) 1989 - 1991 USS Arkansas "CGN-41" (Alameda California) 1991 - 1993 Joint Intelligence Center Pacific Detachment "J-DET" (Kami Seya Japan) 1993 - 1995 (Yokota AB Japan) 1994 - 1997 Commander Patrol Wings Pacific "COMPATWINGSPAC" (Barbers Point Hawaii) 1998- Check on- Jan 98

Name: CUCM FRANK R. PARKS
Comments: Keep up the good work

Name: SHC(SW) Thomas J Kramer
Comments: USS White Plains 80 -82, USS Conopus 82 - 85, RNMXB15 DET 1515 85 - 88, Edzell Scotland 88 - 91, USS Yorktown 91 - 92, NEXCOM Fleet Assistance Team 92 - 93, Souda Bay,Crete 93 - 94, USS Jack Williams 94 - 96, Keflavik, Ic 96 - present.

Name: NCCM Linda M. Sundberg
Comments: This is the best site on the web. Trying to hunt down some of the ole Naval Reserve Recruiters. (CANRECs) I've been stationed in Little Creek, Va (REDCOMSIX) Washington, DC (DET 5) New Orleans, La Headquarters, and now CMC of DET2 in beautiful Great Lakes, Il

Name: AMCS Dennis L. Bachman (NAC) USN RET
Comments: Duty stations AdaK 62-63 VA-196 63-64 NAS Lakehurst 65-69 VA-22 70-71 VP-9 deployed to Iwakuni 71-74 VP-30 74-77 CVA-41 USS Midway 77-81 NAS Cubi PT.81-85 NAF Misawa 85-88 Naval Air Logistics Office New Orleans 88-90 retired July 90 old shipmates please drop a line. thanks master chief for this great site

Name: FTC/SS Mitch Taylor
Comments: Stationed in Groton,CT for 10 years. I have served on the USS Alexandria (plankowner) and the USS Hartford. Did my shore duty at NAVSUBSCOL. Transfering to USS City of Corpus Cristi. Great Job with the page! This is a fantastic place for CPOs to meet and keep in touch.

Name: STSC(SS) Scott A. Wells
Comments: Great Site!!! I'm looking for USS Silversides (SSN-679) sailors...'87-'91.

Name: CTTC(AW) Ken Kirkland
Comments: Currently stationed at NSAG Rota Spain. Other Stations are NSGA San Vito, CINCLANTFLT HQ Norfolk, VA., NSGD Rota, NCTS Diego Garcia.

Name: ETCM(SS) Steve Kyle, USN(Ret)
Comments: Great page...well done. I served on USS John Marshall (SSBN 611(G)), USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN 601 (B)), USS Dixon (AS 37), USS Guitarro (SSN 665) and USS Gurnard (SSN 662). My shore tours were at Recruiting District San Diego and Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Orlando.

Name: CTMC Nicholas R. HAUBRICH
Comments: It might be intelligent to worry about perceptions but the value of doing the right thing and being honest is that you won't need to worry about them (perceptions). Image does not go very deep, not to say that it isn't important, but again, if we concentrate more on the image we may forget to worry about the Core, which may be intelligent but not very wise. Nice page you got here Master Chief. I'm currently stationed at NCTAMS EASTPAC, Wahiawa, HI. Thanks again for having this page, it's a wealth of information and a great source of pride.

Name: Jesse J. Pedrero HMC/SS RET
Comments: Served aboard Sea Devil SSN-664, Birmingham SSN-695 G.C. Marshall SSBN-654, J.K.Polk SSBN-645, G.W. Carver SSBN-656,Silversides SSN672. I've been retired 11years now. I sure miss it. Especially the comaradie of my old shipmates.

Name: Kirk, Robert M. EMCM(SS)RET
Comments: enjoyed your page, thanks!

Name: STSCS (SS) Timothy Domrose
Comments: Going to Norfolk to be COB on USS NARWHAL SSN 671

Name: EMCS(SS) Bennett Ray
Comments: Heading to USS Buffalo in Hawaii. Interested in quality of crew or any information concerning her.

Name: ETC SS Mark A Mandile
Comments: Served on the USS Sculpin (SSN 590) From Jul 1982 to Jul 1987. Served at Group Two From Jul 1987 to Jan 1991. Served From Jan 1991 to Mar 1993 USS Tecumseh. (SSBN 628). Served From Mar 1993 to Feb 1996 Subase (Port Services) Groton CT. Currently Serving as ANAV onboard USS Toledo (SSN 769) From Feb 1996 to ???? Qualified in submarines on 12JAN83 onboard USS Sculpin.

Name: AWCS (AW/NAC) W. Spence Cunningham
Comments: Spent 8 years 10 months on active duty with VP-45 (82-87) and an instructor tour with VP-30 (87-90). Seperated on August of 90 and affiliated with the USNR aboard VP-62 (90-present). Super page Master Chief!

Name: AKC(AW) William A. Peters
Comments: Just went through the "GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE" 16 Sep 97. Thanks for a great website.

Name: ICC(SS) Ret. Kelley E. Cunningham
Comments: I just wanted to take a minute to congradulate 2 really good friends, sailors and as of the 16th of Sep 97, Chief Petty Officers. CONGRADULATIONS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ETC(SS) Mark Mandile (Groton, Ct) & STSC(SS) Terry Kincer (Bangor, Wa)I retired in 1993. Miss the goat locker and old shipmates. It was nice to find this page. GREAT JOB.I have been on the USS OHIO, USS WILL ROGERS, USS SCULPIN, USS SCAMP, also did shore tour at Naval Brig Sand Point. Looking for old shipmates. Also trying to find ICCS(SS) Steve Swartz, Last stationed at sub school in Groton Ct, he's probably an EMCM by now.

Name: SKC, David R. Shugart, USN, ret.
Comments: I still remember the swell of pride filling my chest and the hair on the back of my neck standing when i put on the hat.Making chief was one of the most prised rememberances of my life. I still have that pride of being a CHIEF. Duty stations: USNRTC, Oklahoma City, ACB-1 Westpac Det. Youkosuka, USS Montrose APA-212, USS Eldorado LCC-11, NAS Kingsville, Texas, Naval Advisory Group, Nha Be, RVN, USS Hancock CV-19 , Fleet Maintenance Assistance Group, NAS, Alameda, Ca., Naval Support Forces Antarctica (summer support), NROTC Unit, University of Oklahoma, retired Dec. 1984.

Name: DKC(SW) Neil Fidler
Website: The Fidler Family Home Page
Comments: My active duty stations were USS Kitty Hawk(CV-63) '80-'83; PSD Newport RI '83-'86; USS McCloy (FF-1038) '86-'88; USS Aylwin (FF-1081) '88-'90. As a reservist, I've served aboard USS Fulton (AS-11) '90-'91; NSSF New London CT '91; CBC Davisville RI '91-'93; and Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 '93-Present. Great site, Master Chief.

Name: AWC(AW) Thomas S. Stevens
Comments: Excellent wealth of information! Nice work on the page.

Name: FCC(SW) Dan A. Barrett
Comments: Orlando-Boot Camp ('84), USS Leahy CG-16 ('85-'88), Recruiting NRD Memphis/NRS Meridian, MS ('88-'92), USS Vincennes CG-49 ('92-'96), and presently at ATRC Dahlgren, VA as CISO rep.

Name: JOCS(AW) Gwyneth J. Schultz, USN
Comments: Currently attached to the Naval Media Center, I work in the Pentagon as reporter for the Navy Wire Service and Navy News Service.I have been in 26 years, will go Fleet Reserve at the end of January.These are my duty stations: RTC(W) Bainbridge, MD; Defense Information School (JO"A") Fort Harrison, Indy; COMONE Boston; GTMO at the AFRTS station and on the GTMO Gazette; SUBASE New London on The Dolphin; NRD Milwaukee Recruiting Support; FLTACTS Yokosuka, JA, on The Seahawk; NATO-SACLANT, Norfolk, VA; Navy Broadcasting Station Det. Souda Bay, Crete; NDW Washington, DC on Sea Services Weekly; COMNAVSUPPFOR Antarctica as APAO, in the NBS Det and editor of Antarctic Sun Times; Naval Media Center, Washington, DC, Broadcasting Detachment Liaison; Navy News Service.

Name: PCC Dale A. Herolt
Comments: I found your page very helpful durning my month and half fun time. I am very proud to be a member of the Chief's Mess now and I hope I can fill the shoes of the many outstanding Chief's that I have known and will come to know.

Name: John R. Bell MSC
Comments: I enjoy your connections and your web page, a lot of information is provided thank you

Name: RMCS(SS)(RET)Morris Spencer Newkirk, Jr.
Comments: I'm retired and living in Oslo, Norway. Served on: SABLEFISH SS303, TORO SS422, PIPER SS409, GROUPER SS214, HARDHEAD SS365, and JALLAO SS368. Had tours on COMSUBLANT\DEPCOMSUBLANT\COMSUBRON TWO and various other surface and NATO commands. Retired from NATO civilian employment in 1968 and settled in Oslo. Really enjoy "Surfing the list" and have noted one or two possible old shipmates. A really great way for us "Bubbleheads" to keep in touch.

Name: STSCM(SS/AW) Jeff Bittner
Comments: Think your homepage is simply outstanding. Have a nice day and may the force be with you Command Master Chief Naval Media Center Washington D.C.

Name: AGC(AW) R. S. ALFELOR
Comments: One stop shopping!! I am impress of how you created this goat locker home page..

Name: RMC(SW) Patrick Hinnant
Comments: Past Duty Stations: USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) May 84 - Aug 87 CINCUSNAVEUR LONDON UK Nov 87 - Dec 89 USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64) Jan 90 - Jan 95 NATO AWACS GERMANY MAR 95 - Present Looking for old shipmates out there. Since I'm High-n-Dry in the middle of Europe I like to surf the Web for Chief's Homepages. Thanks Master Chief!

Name: YNCS(SS) JIM THORESON RETIRED
Comments: Looking for x-OMAHA SSN 692 Sailors going to the Re-union in Omaha, Neb. Sep 29th thru Oct 2,1997. This could be a good chance to swap some good "Sea Stories"

Name: CTRC Terry Sadler
Comments: Master Chief,I found your site over 2 months ago but wanted to wait to sign your log book until I was INITIATED and PROUD. This is a great site and hopefully one day I'll be able to do something similar. Keep up the great work. Proud to serve.

Name: OSC(SW) John Crewdson
Comments: It's great to be a part of the Brotherhood!

Name: RMC USNR Robert Payne
Comments: BZ Master Chief. Excellent web page. Hope to find a few old shipmates here. Started at Kagnew Station, Asmara, Ethiopia, Africa, the CINCLANTFLT then USS Harry E Yarnell (CG-17) then went into the reserves. Will retire April of 98.

Name: ISC Mary Arvidson
Comments: The Goat Locker website is terrific...it was a quite a help during the recent initation(yes, I'm one of the new guys..). But besides that it is very informative and a great place to surf on...

Name: STGCS Randy Sopicki
Comments: As a Chief I served on:USS Francis Hammond (FF-1067), 1977-1982 FLTASWTRACENPAC 1982-1985 USS Bagley (FF-1069) 1985-1989 Fleet Reserve 1989-

Name: OSCS(SW) Gerald Eubank
Comments: Stationed in Yokosuka JA from 81-95. Served in USS KNOX (FF-1052), 81-84; USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), 84-88; CNFJ (SDO in the CAVE), 88-91; & USS FIFE (DD-991), 91-95. Currently assigned to ATG in Ingleside, TX. Have orders back to CSG7 in Yokosuka, will report Mar 98. Look forward to hearing from any fellow shipmates.

Name: Scott Baxter SMC
Comments: I HAVE A QUESTION I HOPE MY FELLOW CHEIFS CAN HELP WITH. IN A SITUATION WITH SIDEBOYS FROM THE ENLISTED CHEIF AND OFFICER RANKS AND WITH THE OFFICERS USING SWORDS, DO THE CHEIFS OR WHITEHATS HAVE AN EQUIVALANT? (I.E. CUTLASS?) IS THE CUTLASS EVEN STILL USED? thanks!great site,keep up the good work

Name: CTICS Steven J. Stake
Comments: I am currently stationed at Cryptologic Services Group, Yokota, Japan. Previous duty stations include: Great Lakes (MAR-MAY 82); DLI Monterey, CA (MAY82-MAY83); Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo , TX (MAY83-SEP83); NSGA Misawa, Japan (SEP83-OCT87); Cryptologic Support Group, Kamiseya Japan (OCT87-MAR92); NAVCAMS Guam (MAR92-FEB94); KRSOC Kunia, HI (FEB94-FEB97).

Name: DTC Ronald E. Souder
Comments: Just completed initiation and it was great! I'm really grateful to have made it and for it to be such a good learning experience and to have really meant something. Everything makes a little more sense now! Whew!

Name: FTCM Pat Stroud
Comments: Master Chief Fire Controlman, retired in 1993, after 30 years. Served on following sea commands: U.S.S FLETCHER DD 445 U.S.S. PHILIPS DD 498, U.S.S. HISSEM DER 400, U.S.S. DAVIDSON FF 1045 U.S.S. SACRAMENTO AOE 1, U.S.S. PAUL FF 1045. Served at following shore commands: RTC Great Lakes, FT A,B,&C Schools, Great Lakes, Naval Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Wa.Fleet Training Group, Pearl Harbor, MOTU 12 Mayport Fl. and NTC,Orlando, Fl.

Name: ENC Michael E. Hanley (Mike)
Comments: Am very happy to be a part of the CPO community and looking forward to all the hard work and privleges that come with the tile of CPO. SIMA Everett, WA. Detachment 4

Name: MTC(SS) James R. Hartley
Comments: USS Nevada SSBN 733 (blue) May 85 - Sep 89 TTF Bangor Sep 89 - Apr 93 USS Ohio SSBN 726 (blue) Apr 93 - Dec 95 USS H.M. Jackson SSBN 730 (blue) Dec 95 - Nov 97

Name: Pamela A. Minnis, NCC, USN Ret
Comments: Hi Ya Mates, alt email=BATMEN4ME@2aol.com

Name: Lynn Verhaal DPC(SW) USN RET
Comments: I am the only Verhaal to have served in the U.S. Navy, so if the name rings a bell you know me.

Name: AEC(AW) James W. Ashe
Website: Ashe's to Ashe's
Comments: An outstanding site with excellent info and links. Great Job.

Name: YNC Rebecca S. Myers
Comments: This is a great source of information. I am out here in Idaho with no Naval facilities within 500 miles and one of my roles here is to give classes to Freshmen enrolled in the NRTOC program on the role of a Chief Petty Officer. Thanks for taking the time to create this.

Name: NCC Peter Wolfgang Berryman, USN (RET)
Comments: Had a great time looking at the pages. I enlisted in 64 RTC San Diego, served onboard Coral Sea(CVA-43) 64-68, Kearsarge (CVS-33) 68-70, Navcomsta Kodiak 70-71, NRD OKC 72-75, USNS Rigal (T-AF-58) 75-76 VF-142 onboard America 76-78, NRD Dallas 78-83, NRD New Orleans 83-85. I'm always interested in contacting old shipmates, my prior rate was SM. Thanks BZ

Name: BMC USNR RETIRED DOUG WILSON
Comments: USS SEMMES 1968 -70 RESERVES 1967-88 GREENEVILLE,TN KINGSPORT,TN

Name: ADCS Martin Wayne Lowery
Website: Lowery Homestead
Comments: I was Stationed at USNR VF-694 NAS Columbus, Ohio 1955-1963 Inactive NAS Lakehurst, N.J. 1956-1958 USS Shangri-La CVA-38 1963-1966 VT-23 NAS Kingsville, Tx. 1966-1970 VAW-113 NAS North Island Deployed aboard USS Enterprise CVN-65 RVAW-110 NAS Miramar 1973-1977 VRC-50 NAS Cubi Point, P.I. 1977-1980 Transfered to Fleet Reserve July 1980

Name: Howard Wright
Website: USS Washington BB56 - Home Port
Comments: I found this page interesting and informative. I am looking for any shipmates or family members of the Battleship USS Washington BB56

Name: Ed Hamblin, SKCM(SW), USN Ret.
Comments: Ships included: USS TULARE (LKA-112), USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983), USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25), USS HAYLER (DD-997). Other duty stations: PMOPAC; Naval Support Force, Antarctica DET ALFA (winter over 73-74); Naval Support Force, Antarctica, Summer Support Unit; NROTC Unit, Tulane Unversity; Naval Station, Rota Spain; Fighter Wing, Atlantic, Oceana, VA.Command Senior Chief, USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983), Command Master Chief USS HAYLER (DD-997) and Fighter Wing, Atlantic. Retired August 1995; life is good. I do miss the interaction of the CPO Mess...I spent 20 years of my career in khaki, with 9 of those years in shipboard messes. Sites like this are good for us retirees... just need to figure out how to have a CPO Mess Chat Room. Thanks.

Name: Wes Myers ADCS USN (Ret.)
Comments: I'm following up some information I received in my e mail yesterday.

Name: Sonya Stephens, AZC
Comments: Thanks for all the info. Great help during initiation.

Name: MAC(SW) Curtis Webb
Comments: Great site. Glad to see it on the net.

Name: Barry G. Watt MSC Retired
Comments: I joined our Navy in 1950 and here are my duty stations.NTC San Diego for boot camp, Astoria Oregon Fleet reserve base, Radford DDE446,Silverstien DE534,Proton AKS 28 (converted LST) Point Mugu Calif. ,MagoffinAPA199,Norton Sound AVM1,. Thetis Bay LPH6 ,Great Lakes , Tortuga LSD ,26 Pickaway APA222(tad), back to Tortuga, Loyalty MSO 457,Peacock MSC198 Catskill MCS1, San Diego, Shasta AE33 Haleakala AE26 Naval Station Keyport Wash. where I retired in 1977 This is really a great page Master Chief ,well done to all.

Name: Blaine Olmstead ENCS Retired
Comments: Retired From recruiting in Feb 97, having fun as a civilian

Name: AMHC(AW) JAMES T. MILLER
Comments: JUST PUT ON "THE HAT" PROUD TO SERVE.

Name: BMC David Allen
Comments: Duty Stations: Enlisted 01 Sept 1972, University of Colorado NROTC Active Duty May 76-May 78, USS Brooke (FFG-1) Discharged May 78 Enlisted Naval Reserve 1986. USS Anchorage (LSD-36) USS Prairie (AD-15) NWS Concord Recalled: July 1988 SBU 13 DET F NSWTU, Operation Ernest Will Appointed BMC 16 Sept 1993. Disharged 30 April 1996. Commissioned LDO Ensign 01 May 96.

Name: Dale A. Dickinson OSCS RET.
Comments: Just found this site. Looks great! Ret 1978 from SWO school Newport RI. Ships Taylor DDE 468, Somers DD 947, Halsey DDg 23, McDonnell FF 1043

Name: AEC Colleen Burt
Comments: Active Duty for over 11 years, currently a drilling Reservist. Duty Stations: AIMD NAS Oceana AIMD NAF Lajes AIMD NSF Diego Garcia AIMD NAF Adak, AK VA-128 NAS Whidbey Island VAQ-209 Washington, DC

Name: AOC Ron Ragen (USNR/VP-64)
Comments: Like to hear from old friends from VA-165 (Boomers) 1976 to 1979.

Name: CTRCS(NAC) David V. Medert, Retired
Comments: Just signed on and wanting to look around. Great idea for a Homepage for CPO's. Will be visiting here often. Duty Stations: NSGA Winter Harbor, Maine NSGA Kamiseya, Japan NCS Adak Alaska NSGD Key West, Florida VQ2 NSGA Homestead, Florida USS Josepheus Daniels USS America USS Voge USS Boston USS City of Corpus Christi NSGA Northwest, Virginia NCS Rota Spain CINCLANTFLT BUPERS

Name: FCCM(SS) Mike Hory (USN RET)
Comments: Great Page. Looking for shipmates from past. Would be interested in knowing about reunion from USS Lewis & Clark (SSBN644)., USS Sennet (SS408), USS Amberjack (SS522)

Name: James (Jim) Goodhue SKC(SW)
Comments: Previous duty stations: 1971-1975 USS BIDDLE DLG-34 . . . . . . . . . . . E2/E5 1978-1983 (RESERVIST) NAVMARCORESCEN GREEN BAY. . E5 1983-1986 NAVRESREDCOM REG 16 MINNEAPOLIS . . . . E4/E5 1986-1989 NAVRESCEN AVOCA PA . . . . . . . . . . E5/E6 1989-1992 NAVRESREDCOM REG 4 PHILADELPHIA . . . . E6/E7 1992-1995 USS MAHLON S. TISDALE FFG-27 . . . . . E7 1995-1997 NAS JRB WILLOW GROVE . . . . . . . . . E7 1997- USS CLARK FFG-11 . . . . . . . . . . . E7/E?

Name: Stewart Wolfe
Website: Stew's Woodshed
Comments: Great web site. I'm a retired Chief, and as they say "Once a Chief, always a Chief."

Name: ETCM(SS) Frank J Tomazin USN RET
Comments: first visit. Find it very interesting. Hope to be a regular.

Name: HMC(AW) David Pearce
Comments: This is great Shipmate, I'm still active duty for 2 more years. Are you retired? Keep up the fine work, and carry on the tradition, "ASK THE CHIEF"

Name: MMC(SS) Gary M. Kelch, USNR
Comments: Thanks for the page!

Name: AZCM(AW) Carl G. Hinchey, USN Retired
Comments: A typically OUTSTANDING job, Master Chief! A hearty Sierra Hotel to you and all Chief's standing "The Watch."

Name: ICC(ss) Mike Lame
Comments: Retired in Sept 1984. Served on USS Sam Rayburn SSBN 635 G, USS James K. Polk SSBN 645 G, USS Patrick Henry SSBN 599 G

Name: CTOC/USN/Retired James W. Middlebrooks
Comments: Dates of service 12/47 - 04/68. Various duty stations as follows: USS TARAWA (CV-40), USS CADMUS (AR-14), Schools Command, Norfolk, Headquarters Support Activity, Naples, Italy, Naval Security Station, Washington, D.C., Schools Command, Imperial Beach, CA, Adak, AL, Kami Seya, Japan, Nicosia, Cyprus, USS NORTHAMPTON (CC-1), USS WRIGHT (CC-2) Naval Security Group, Atlantic, Norfolk.

Name: CTOCM Michael "Mike" J. Story
Comments: Stationed at: NSGA Edzell, Scotland; NSGA Homestead, FL; NSGA Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico; USS Coral Sea; NTC Cory station, Pensacola; NSGA London, England; NSGA Kami Seya, Japan.

Name: GSEC (SW) (Ret).Harry P. Goodell
Comments: Retired from USN 1 August 1996

Name: EMC Gary Simpson
Comments: Active duty 1971-1983. Served aboard USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36), USS Enterprise (CVN-65), and USS Texas (CGN-39).

Name: CTRC(NAC) John Black
Comments: Won't be in Bremerton long, only a year. Hopefully be back on the East coast next year. You gotta love it!!!

Name: Mark Whitton
Comments: I have 17 years under my keel and three to go! I am currently at Wallops Island, Va.'s Aegis Combat Systems Command. Previous tours: RTC San Diego, USS Jesse L. Brown, CIWS C School , USS Jesse L. Brown, Instructor at Damneck, USS Santa Barbara, ACSC Wallops Island. This is the best CPO tribute I have ever seen, keep up the good work. Its good to see something on the Internet worth looking at!! Appreciate it all.

Name: ICCS(SW) Dan Wynne
Comments: Really enjoyed the page.

Name: Mark Messer
Website: M&M Computer Consultants
Comments: I am a retired Senior Chief Firecontrolman. Retired in 1984, from the USS Dale CG19. I was stationed on the USS Worden (DLG 18) in 1965-67, the USS Josephus Daniels (DLG 27) in 1967-69, the USS William H. Standley (CG 32) in 1974-76, and the USS Dale (CG 19) 1982 to retirement in 1984.

Name: RMC(SW) Richard J. Tokarz, USN (Ret)
Comments: Thanks for having this web address.

Name: CTRCS(SW) Dennis Coates
Comments: Outstanding page - will make sure I let others know its here.

Name: ISC Michael W. Crough
Comments: I like your web site. It provides valuable information on our history and hertiage.