Hotel Company June 1969-Cape May, CC Hillard. Anyone out there??

Has any one got any information about Tony Warren, He was a BM1 at Cape May in '78. knew him back then as well as any recruit knows the 'Man'. Just wondered what ever became of him.

Anyone know how I can get a hold of Bill Gill?

Hi All, The reunion and 20th anniversary celebration of USCG base Philadelphia and USCG base Gloucester City NJ. will take place 13 June 2008. If you are a Vet of either base and would like more information please go to the Base Gloucester reunion page. http://www.fredsplace.org/reunion/d5/0180.shtml. Maybe we'll see you there. Jack

'02/23/08 Submitted by: William Perkins wgp1959@yahoo.com I am looking for a picture from my boot camp days. I was in Echo 118 in Alameda . We started boot camp on 22 March 1978. Thanks.'..............................Bill, congratulations on your 30 year retirement this month. Perhaps you or someone else here at Fred's can help out a retired W3 who was also in bootcamp at RECRUTRACEN Alameda in 78. We're trying to pin down what smallboat was used at the training center in 1978 to train recruits. Most recall it was a black hull wooden boat of about 55-feet in length. Here's a link to the forum ... (http://usmilnet.com/smf/index.php?topic=12214.msg249114#msg249114) any help would be greatly appreciated. I have another email address which is coastie6670@yahoo.com if anyone can help me identify the smallboat in use at Alameda in 1978........... Thanks in advance

The wicked wheels are turning. It might be time to return to Boothbay Harbor, that quaint Maine drinking town with the serious fishing problem. Any of you yahoo’s who were at the station during the Sullivan – Gavagan (late 70’s) eras: consider being in BBH on Columbus Day weekend 10-13 October. The foliage should be decent, the town will still be open and the tourist population will be manageable. If we can sneak through Wiscasset without being pulled over by Kathy Williams we might be able to pull this off. If another date(s) works better I’m all ears. I have fairly recent contacts for Aho, Bourdon, Coppock, Lance, Milkiewicz, Nedderman, Waters, Williams and Sawyer and a few of the non-coastie local knuckleheads; and old but maybe usable addresses for Carey & Sabra. No clue where Berry, Cheney, Cooney, Derricot, Drumgoole, Fairfield, Galbraith, Gavagan, Gracey, Hall, Harmon, Hatfield, Heyer, Howland, Inangelo, Kaumeyer, Kessler, Mancuso, McAuliff, Oldham, Pandora, Peterson, Roemheld, Sample, Simpson, Smith, Weaver or the numerous names I have probably semi-permanently spaced out. Unfortunately, I know exactly where Bob Arima, Jimmy (Boomer) Buma, Freddy Lane and Jim (Pappy) Papp are, we obviously need to drink a toast to a few great guys who crossed the bar way too early. I understand they still serve the amber nectar in a few places in and around BBH. If you are game – and if know where any of these folks are, let me know at icepier@yahoo.com – I’ll run this up the flagpole and see who salutes.

Looking for a retired BMC that goes by the name of Clay! If anyone knows the current location of Cleydette Sawyer originally from AL who was stationed with me in MA I would appreciate you letting her know I'm looking for her. Please ask her to get in touch. 281-229-1256 or by email. Thanks

Attempting to find out if there are still any other AD Light Ship Sailors out there. I retire 1 July this year and as you can assume am curious if I am the last one on AD. Tom

I am looking for David Santos. He is or was in the Coast Guard. I see an entry from him in this system in 1999, I went to JO school with him in 1986, If anyone knows how I can get a hold of him please let me know. Last I know he was a PAC. Many thanks

ISC Honolulu Range Dedication Ceremony ISC Honolulu has just completed the construction of a new range on Sand Island. In tribute to his service, the range will be dedicated to RADM Dwight Hodge Dexter, who served with honor and valor from 05 Nov 1926 to 15 Sept 1959. In particular, he served with distinction in World War II in the Pacific Theater, most notably in the attack of Gaudalcanal and was the Commanding Officer of SM1 Douglas Munro. In order to do this, we must locate the family of RADM Dexter. If you have any information on his immediate family or descendents, please contact LT Joseph Castaneda (915) 525-3784 or email:

Hi ya'll. Trying to locate a very dear friend that I lost touch with. If anyone or if he is seeing this, could you please have MCPO Marvin Gebers, (ret) email me. I would really love to touch base with him and his family again. Thanks

Still looking for old friend, named Jack, was stationed with him on the Jefferson Island 1998-1997. Anyone know where he is?. Would like to get in contact with him.

Looking for FREE access to info :) .........Thanks

Anyone know how to look up old shipmates. I do have their name and SS# from the old days. Any help would be appreciated.

I am looking for a picture from my boot camp days. I was in Echo 118 in Alameda . We started boot camp on 22 March 1978. Thanks.

Looking for YNCS Ron Hutson, Ret, last known location was Cleveland, OH in early 90's. If you know him please have him contact me. Thank you Dave

Was in the Coast Guard from March 1969 thru Dec 1973, Boot Camp Almeda Ca., USCG Winabago, Sand Island, Hawaii, Government Island Radarman school, USCG Burton Island, Long Beach,Radarman 2nd class on board Burton Island. ANY COAST GUARD shipmates out there?I'm In Houston Tx. cell 713-4162405

Trying to locate 2 fellow aviators, any help appreciated. Capt. Art Hanson, probably now retired, though not sure. LCDR or CDR now if still active, Chris Moss. Thanks

Hi I am looking for “old” shipmates of CWO4 (BOSN) Kenneth Frost. Ken is retiring from the Coast Guard with 29 years service. His retirement ceremony will be on 31 OCT 08. I am looking for “dirt” or good stories as part of a ROAST for/of Ken at his retirement. If you were stationed or worked with Ken and would like to remind him of interesting things in his CG career, please shoot an e-mail to dugald.s.pettigrew@uscg.mil or to my home account at dukes41@sbcglobal.net. Ken went to Boot Camp at TRACEN ALAMEDA and served at Governors Island (RD School) , base/group New Orleans, CGC BIBB, CGC EAGLE, ATG Atlantic, CGC SHERMAN, PACAREA (PI), MLCPAC, and D11 Auxiliary. Ken is a good friend and I’d like to do my part in giving him a great send-off as he retires from the Coast Guard.

` White Shield' Looking for anyone that can tell where I can locate the Old white Shield that went on the cracker jack uniform that we use to wear. Am trying to put a uniform together

I saw in the last Retiree News Letter that YNC Rich Ansell had crossed the bar last October. He and I served together for several years but would have been a fairly young man. Does anyone know what happened? I did not see anything on the Memorial Board.

i was assistant engineer aboard the m/v valour that sunk in a storm off the north carolina coast on jan. 18, 2006. we lost three good crew members that day. the rest of us were saved by the crew of the justine foss. one of our crew fell overboard and was requed by a coast guard helicopter and one brave resque swimmer.that same day i was medivaced due to a deteriating medical condition by another brave helicopter crew who faced dangerous sea and wind conditions. i don't know the their names or the unit thay were from but i just want to thank them. these men and also the women of the uscg put thairs lives on the line every day so others may live. i'm proud to have served in the uscg and thankful to have serve my country who has given me back so much. i wish the men and women who have served and are still serving in the uscg fair winds and following seas.

Bob Larive owner of the Fior d’Italia Restaurant invites all those who are interested in supporting the Coast Guard’s new ship USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) to have a delicious meal. Eat at his restaurant and mention the Bertholf commissioning. 10% of the total bill (excluding alcohol) for lunch or dinner, any time any day, will be donated to support the commissioning activities and the ship. The offer expires August 4, 2008. For additional information visit the Fior d’Italia wed site at: www.fior.com

Looking for Klaus Wolf, CWO retired in the Carolinas last year. Call me cookie (707) 535-9796 be in E-City next week.

I am a civilian who will be taking my 65' sport fish up the east coast in july of this year. I plan on traveling from sandy hook n.j. on july 4th, 2008 to port washington on the long island sound. How do I find out about restrictions on the east river at that time and would you suggest that I pick a different date due to crowded conditions. Also does anyone have suggestions on ports to stay at between N.Y. and Newport , Rhode Island. This is my first time up there by boat and any advise would be appreciated. thanks, bob

i am trying to find a member who retired. not sure where but we were stationed in yorktown va from 1982-1985. there name is gene and joyce thomas. I believe that they moved to alabama, around birmingham if any one can help would be appreciated thank you

Looking for anyone who was stationed at the small boat station, Ponce De Leon, in Daytona Beach FL from 1992-present that saw a large ship model of the USS Prudent. This model was made by my late father, GMC Frederick C. LANGILLE. The model has disappeared and, it rightfully belongs to me as my late step-father, Robert Messenger, gave it to the station without my knowledge or permission. It is one of the few things my late father made that he gave me and, I would like it returned. Please contact me either thru e-mail or, call me at 304-736-0163. Thank you. Frederick C. LANGILLE, Jr. CPT, AG, USAR, (Retired) (former RM3, USCG)

Looking for coasties stationed at Base Woods Hole 1980-82 .Would like to here from you.

Greetings to All! Tomorrow Tuesday the 19th might just be the day after Presidents Day to some and to others it might just be another day but to The Coast Guard Reserve it's there Sixty Seventh Birthday. As I said in the past, the Coast Guard Reserves are the least recognized for their part in Homeland Security. They are truly a big part of the 'SHIELD of FREEDOM' Today we have many Coast Guard men and woman overseas on foreign soil that are a big part in keeping this land free. Let's all SALUTE and CONGRATULATE the Men and Woman of the Coast Guard Reserves Home and Abroad. SEMPER PARATUS and BRAVO ZULU. BMCS Jack Crowley USCG Retired

Anyone who served on the Burton Island after Operation Deep Freeze '69 remember cleaning/tearing out the asbestos from the stack? Please contact me as I have Asbestosis and someone that could verify we did that would be a lot of help. Thanks

Hello to all. I am looking for a helicopter pilot I was stationed with at CGAS San Francisco in 79-80. His name is Dick Hewell (sp?) and he was a LT at the time. If anyone knows how to reach him please let me know.

I am looking for boot camp picture - November 82 USCG training center, Cape May, NJ - June 1971

Anyone out there from Cape May S-55, also from the Cutter Walnut WLM 252 Nov. 64 to Nov. 65 and the Commisioning day of the Cutter Confidence WMEC 619. If so drop me an e-mail.

I am looking for Rick Nordick and Will Milner. If anyone knows where they are at I would appreciate an email. We were stationed in Kodiak, AK in 74-76.

Hi again ya'll, I forgot to mention in the previous bulletin that from 76-80 my last name was Bregante.

Hi ya'll; I'm looking to hear from anyone who served with me. I joined in Sept. 74, and was in Cape May (U-24). After that I was at COMSTA San Francisco. In spring of 77 I went to AD School. Fall of 77 I was at CGAS Kodiak (H-3's). 1980 I went to CGAS San Francisco. Returned to CGAS Kodiak in 81(ALPAT Division) ; then went to CGAS New Orleans in 82. Got out there in 83.

i served on the storis in 1941 if there are any surviving crew members alive and well please reply to richardeharney@gmail.com. i am anxiously awaiting responses as it has been many years. thanks and bless you

I am trying to contact CDR Steve Rapolis(spelling may be in error) ex-C-130 pilot. Anyone know his wereabouts? Regards

46 YEARS AGO TODAY I WAS SWARN IN TO THE GUARD. I WENT TO CAPE MAY AND WAS IN R-48. ARE THERE ANY ONES OF R-48 LEFT OUT THERE? I RETIRED IN 1982.

Looking for HM2 Jose Escandon. Got out at Miami Airsta. Anyone having any info please email me. Thanks.

hello everyone- My name is George Covell and I am a docent at Pt. Sur Lighthouse. We are in restoration and ask your help to identify the communications equipment that was used in the 1950-51 era. We would also appreciate any other information with respect to Point Sur any of you may have. Thank you for any help you can provide

I am trying to find some old friends that were stationed at the Southwest Harbor Maine Coast Guard base in the early 80's.. The names I am trying to find at Thomas Lucci(not sure of spelling), Robert Destine, Steve Ronzio, and 2 others we called Mudcat and Tex... we had some major Keggah Jams with these guys and would love to have a reunion this summer.. My husband is now disabled and has thought alot about these guys in the past few yrs and I would love to be able to invite them back to Maine to visit him and I. If anyone knows anything about any of these guys please email me at Charmedrg@aol.com. TY so much for any help you can give.

does anyone know or have an idea of how many GM2's they are going to make in march. i am number 20 on the list and wondering when i should expect to make it.

The first National Security Cutter, Bertholf, performs sea trials in Mobile Bay, Ala, Feb. 08, 2008. After meeting all requirements the cutter will be homported in Alameda, Ca. View the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8BRGYulUco

looking for old coasties who was aboard U.S.C.G. GLACIER FOR 'DEEP FREEZE''66'.OUT OF LONG BEACH,CALIFORNIA .....SNIPES ONLY GYOUNG EN-3

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Duane Riopelle please pass my email addresse on to him. Thanks, Shelley

Coming up on my 50th anniversary in the CG. Looking for former members of C-36 (June 1958) Cape May, CWO(BOSN) Bob Gatlin, CWO(COMMS) Pete Hopkinson, and CWO(MED) Bill Ferrant and any others that hung around.

I am trying to find the date and the names of the two unfortunate enlisted men that were killed in a horrific bomb blast at the Cape May training center in late 71' or maybe 72' . I was there when a fisherman brought in a World War Two 5 inch mortar round to the dock that he had caught in his fishing net and and gave it to these men which in turn they didn't report it to the proper authority and decided to take a cutting torch to it and make an ash tray out of it in the machine shop. Suprisingly the Historians office @ Headquarters cannot find anything, nor the Cape May library and the Cape May herald. I appreciate anybody who remembers this incident and could help me get the exact date so I may continue my research. Thank's Rod

Looking for shipmates from the CG bouy tender W 277 Cowslip from 1964-1968

To anyone interested in music. Go to http://www.snowcaneband.com

Anyone knowing Robert Kramer please read. His CG History is as follows TRACEN CAPE MAY (boot camp) USCGC POINT BENNETT TRACEN YORKTOWN (MKA School) USCGC MACKINAW (the original one) CG STA TILLAMOOK He was severely injured is an accident in January. He is now is stable condition. If you want more information you may contact me I will provide contact information.

I am looking to find some old friends that were posted in my unit between 1991 and 1993 on the CGC Sweetgum located in Mobile AL.

Just checking to see if anyone has a FS2 study guide. I would really appreciated them.Thanks!

It is with regreat that I inform you of the crossing over the bar of another great Coastguardsman and Chief Petty Officer. On January 30th in a hospital in Cookson,OK. ATC Richard (Dick) Wells passed over the bar. Many of you old timers and CPOA Members knew him as an easy going likeable Sailor. Dick was born in 1938 and after joining the Coast Guard he was appointed Chief in 1974 and joined the CPOA, at the same time he was elected as the President of the Huston Chapter of the CPOA and four years later be became the National Vice President. In 1995 he was honored with the highest award that the CPOA has to offer. Dick became the 12th CPOA Gold Lifetime Member. I know that the CPOA as well as many Coast Guardsman and Retirees will miss him and our prayers are with Norma at this time of Mourning.

Dave Johanson DC2 on the Yakutat out of NewBedford Ma. '65 until Sept, '66, now in Kelso, Wa.

Happy 22th G-122

Looking for all Decisive sailors which includes all officers during the following years 1982-1986 Myself an a couple fellow retired crew members are wanting to try and see how many folks are interested in a reunion. It might be a nice idea before we all pass over the bar. There are a few good sailors also from 1989-1992 as I went back for more abuse. Please email me and we can go from there

Still looking for CPO Dave Murphy out of CCGDONE(f) in 1973. Thanks for helping again.

I am tring to get in touch with a crew member from the Courageous. His name Charlie Thomas. He was from Georgia and left the ship for ETor TT School in December 1968. Thanks.

Anyone who knows Robert Kramer aka Bob please read. Bob was severely injured in an accident in Portland Or. He was run down while walking his dog with his wife. He is in ICU and has been for over two weeks. He sailed on CGC Mackinaw and I believe the Point Winslow he was also at Station Tillamook Bay. Please contact me if you want contact information or would like to make a donation to his family.