OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Mellon
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On 02/27/08 Tara Galvin
said:
Hey, I was aboard the Mellon from 80-81. The XO was R,V, Consigli (AKA The Don) Let's see.
I remember Dan Defoe, My buddie FN Mike Watson, Cathy Rings (later Dunaway) SS3 Palmer, Chief
Litke, Mike Wison, and a guy named Woody. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me or
these people.
tlg
On 02/11/08 Bill Gatter
said:
What a ship, what a time, what a crew. OK, so I was only TAD RM1 for one ALPAT in 78, but
what characters...Alaska Jack, his FTG coveralls & parrot, hitting the islands searching for glass
balls, failed walrus tusk recovery, Nome midpat, Savoonga stopover for ivory carvings, whalebone
that had to go back on next ship, new XO (Trainor) who helped kill one of the diesels while steaming
home...along with multiple initiations...holy mackerel! All that in less than 3 months. Guess I
should mention the 150 fishery boardings. Busy trip. Best Regards to the crew!
On 01/17/08 Joe foster
said:
New email address - Crew member Vietnam deployment - new email address:
joseph.foster@millenniumoss.com. Drop a line if you deployed as well.
On 12/18/07 Debbie Coulter
said:
My husband, Barry Coulter, was on the USCG Mellon 1969-70 (not sure of exact dates). He
went to Viet Nam on the Mellon. I'm trying to find a cruise book for him as a Christmas gift. His
former wife destroyed his. Please, can anyone help me?
On 12/02/07 Tom Yurkunas (SN)
said:
Mr. Allen - Nice to hear from you after all these years. I thought I was the only person
still alive who remembers 'Crash' Cunningham. Still with Charlie Golf after all this time? Good for
you!
I finally made BM3 and was discharged from Air Station/Detroit in August, of 1971. I recently
retired as the Fire Chief of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan and now live peacefully on a lake in
the Irish Hills - south of Ann Arbor.
(Former) SN Tom Yurkunas ... Pre-Com Detail and the Mellon's first fire control director
operator.
On 11/30/07 Tom Allan
said:
I was on the Pre-Com detail, Ford I., Pearl, then two years of OSV, getting ready for
Market-Time, and they took most of the trained crew off, and sent the ship to Viet Nam with our
successors. Figure that out. C.O. R. P. Cunningham should have stayed with helos. But his
successor Ottis Abney was a fine gentleman, and a great ship handler. I wnet from SLJO to head of
the Deck Dept. Special Sea detail in the gun control turret was awesome, especially shen transiting
the Panama Canal. The ship was built with some interesting flaws that led to our starting to come
apart on OSV during a typhoon... many cracks in the air castle aluminum. Hawaii was a great home
port... nice to come home to. I'm still working for the Coast Guard under contract. Will it ever
end?
On 11/03/07 Greg Lowe
said:
I was on the Mellon as an FN from 83-85, straight out of boot camp. Lucked out and
ended up in A Gang. Left in a hurry in 85 to go to MK “A” school. Lucked out that a few of the
guys from the ship happened to be in Yorktown on my grad day, so they were kind enough to all tack
on my crows for me (“gotta make sure they stick”). Twig, Oz, Smitty, Ski, Mike, Andy, Debonis …
Seems that we had quite a cast on board. Read an old message that Bud passed away a couple of years
ago, he and Lisa were on the saner side. If anyone from Engineering is around, drop me a line.
On 09/06/07 DARRELL DAVIS
said:
COOL SITE GLAD I FOUND IT I WAS ON THE MELLON FROM 1975 TO 1977 HAD A CHANCE TO MEET SOME
GREAT PEOPLE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES IF ANYONE HAS ANY PICTURES FROM THAT PERIOD PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
EMAIL ME AT BROTHER38@HOTMAIL.COM I ESPECIALLY REMEMBER TERRY PLEASANCE AND CLARENCE HAYNES IF
ANYONE REMEMBERS THESE GUYS OR HAS ANY PICTURES PLEASE EMAIL ME.
On 08/17/07 kris bush
said:
I was stationed on Mellon 2000-2003 as an FT2. Fears, House, Ambriz, Whiteside,Thompson,
the Braz, Konkle, Pearson, McCammen, Ford, Vollmehausen, Meg-everyone from weapons dept...we had a
blast (except for scuba steve watch-man the firehose!) lol drop me a line
On 07/30/07 Rico Smith
said:
I was stationed on Mellon from 79-80, assigned to deck force and later worked as YN
striker. Now retired and living in Las Cruces, NM. My buddies during that time were Doug Cobb,
Kenny Williams, and Mark Smith. We were all deckies. Fun time for 18 yr old kid outta high
school!
On 07/15/07 Tina Short
said:
Wow Never been here before..didn't know this was here..cool..I was a Sn on the
Mellon sometime around '83-'85..a blurrr...Hello to some and sorry about that to others....young and
stupid .. and too much drink....I definitely enjoyed some times and people there..awesome
experience. Wow feels like a lifetime ago and other times just a few years ago..wow we are getting
old..lol
On 06/11/07 James Barner (OZ)
said:
I decomissioned the Cambell WHEC 32 (The Queen) in 81-82 or so and became a Mellon head
with several other guys that were transfered together from the Queen. I got off Mellon In 1985 as
a main prop snipe FA before FRAM. My most memorable moment was when I put that big lum ox crazyTony
Rogers down and out with one punch in the seamens berthing area at the Portland rose festival. Yea
he was snoring like a big baby! Sorry about the 9 stiches in the lip Tony, Im a nicer guy now
(really I am!) Im not here to brag about my days of thunder but rather to find my sea daddy CWO
Seale and say thanks for all you did to get me an honorable discharge after my little bout of other
trouble that I would rather not discuss. It means a lot to me. Hope your ok Thanks Ozzy
On 05/23/07 Steve Curry
said:
Ens/Ltjg (Communications) 1/69-7/70 - What a treat to see names I remember from the crew.
Served under Capts. Cunningham and my all-time favorite, Otis H. Abney. Served with the latter at
San Francisco also. Had the con on OS Victor the night the mystery ship sailed through us when you
couldn't see the deck from the bridge for the fog. The month of filming Tora, Tora, Tora in Pearl
was amazing. Shared the helmsmans bucket during the rush to Johnson Island to evacuate personnel
when storm seas flooded. Enjoyed reading entries of others who made the WestPac to SEAsia. Will
never forget one-man fishing tubs converging on blow-outs to pick up fish when a 5-inch round fell
short of the beach and nights on deck when the sky was filled with flares & tracers. Would enjoy
hearing from old crew mates. No Ka Oi
On 05/18/07 Stephanie Putansu
said:
My Dad, LCDR Robert Putansu, is retiring on June 22, 2007 after 28 years of service. I'm
posting on all the ships he's been on because I am putting together of book of well wishes, stories,
notes from people he has served with. I know there are a lot of people he's served with that I
don't even know of. So, if you've served with him just drop me an e-mail with a message or a story
that you would like put in that book. It would mean a lot to our family and to him.
skp14_85@yahoo.com.
On 05/01/07 John Stricklan
said:
Served on board Mellon in 85 as a fireman in main prop. Was the last crew on board before
she went to FRAM. Anyone out there from 1985?
On 04/29/07 Jonah Bowles
said:
OK, so I can't spell! Tragedy.
On 04/29/07 Jonah Bowles
said:
Plank owner on pre-com detail. Several Victors, then transferred to Winnebago for SE Asia
tour. Now retired and teaching at VT - what a trajegy.
On 04/29/07 Marc Alden
said:
Served onboard 2004 - 2006 as OPS. Some of the best port calls but the worst 2 years I've
ever served at sea. Anybody out there remember Russia and Manta?
On 03/19/07 Lewis Bowline
said:
81-84 Electrician onboard, good memories, still being a sparky out here, anyone ever
here from EM1 Fleming?
On 02/01/07 John Iampietro, SN
said:
I'm looking for old buddies, Dave Christie, we went from boot camp to the Mellon together;
Rudy Davis, last time I saw him he was in dental tech school; Middendorf (yes that was his name);
Guy Parr? Where are they?
On 01/15/07 Stan Robbins
said:
The Weather Cutter reunion is coming up. May of 2007 in reno. If you pulled an Ocean
Station on the Mellon you should come renew old friendships (and maybe have a drink or two). Here's
the info:
http://www.255wpg.org/New255/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=39
On 01/05/07 Dave Warde, SN
said:
Funny how this all comes back. There was a fellow nicknamed 'Shorty' who was always
getting busted for this or that. Missed the early deployment on the SAR and was escorted by the man
back to the ship in Kodiak.
On 01/05/07 Dave Warde, SN
said:
Stationed on Mellon from Nov 77 to approx May 78 when ET A school billet came in. Made on
Alaska Patrol. We deployed 24 hours early for SAR of an Indian vessel (Chandra Gupta) that abandoned
ship in +50' seas. Found nothing but an empty raft that we couldn't retrieve - 'remember the raft'.
I seem to remember Capt Jack Cadigan liked his coffee made a day ahead of time, frig'd and then
reheated. We broke down in Kodiak and spent many nights drinking at the EM club. I drank too much
one night (yes, it's true) and slipped on the ice on the walk back to the ship, losing conciousness
for a few moments. Made a few friends and P.O. a few others with my young fresh mouth. I have
some pix of Sand Island and the softball team, but can't find much of life onboard the ship. Will
have to keep looking. Good days, I miss them for sure.
On 01/04/07 Al Lazzara
said:
I was stationed on the mellon from aug 1992 til dec 1993 when i got sent to TC school. I
had some awesome times going to san diego, portland, costa rica, panama, mexico, alaska, anybody
that remembers me drop me a line - I live in the chicago area now.
On 12/20/06 John Wampler
said:
Happy RamaHanuKwanzmas to all Mellon vets. Served on Mellon 75-76. Now civilian yacht
captain and Gulfstream corporate jet captain in South Florida. I remember when the Coast Guard was
NOT one of the 5 armed services.
On 11/01/06 Carl Thomas
said:
Howzit and what's up. Semper P. and a great many thanks to those of you that have given
the full term of service to this country. Served on Cutter Mellon during the term '78-80 or
thereabouts as a butter-bar ship driver.. Sitting at work today and remembered the Cutter and
nearly the best times of this life aboard. Saw names slightly familiar when hitting the site as
linked out fm Google.
Great site. Will link back later. Aloha.
On 10/31/06 Eric Luongo
said:
Seaman '76-78 - see a lot of familiar names here. Mellon was first unit, so tough thought
it would be my last, but got out after 30 as a W4 MED --that would surprise most who knew me
then...won't ever forget my months w/ you guys.
On 10/25/06 Don Howard
said:
o/b Mellon 77-79
Some of the 77-79 Mates are getting together in Las Vegas Nov 17 18 19, 2006 at the Palace Station
Hotel & Casino for a weekend of 'Liberty'. We'd love to have more of the crew show up if
possible. We are getting a great rate for a 3 Star Hotel, just $65 per night. For the most part,
it will be an open agenda but we do have a Hoover Dam Tour planned for Sunday. Just get intouch
with me by email or phone for the details.
Phone 713-690-4205
On 10/18/06 Stan Robbins
said:
Any of the old Mellon sailors that pulled Ocean Stations on her planning on going to the
reunion in Reno in 2007?
On 10/15/06 Doug Stucky
said:
I was on the Mellon back in 73,74, and part of 75. I was the payroll Storekeeper for
most of that time , I see a lot of names I recognize but there's a couple I didn't see. Such as
Alvin C. Harvey and Bob Bergman. Marty Dillbeck how have you been. Im still in Reedley
On 09/26/06 Tim Reid
said:
Hello shipmates,just found out about Freds place,I was on the Mellon from 76-78.Nick name
was BooBoo.
On 09/17/06 Brian Brown
said:
Just got a call from Mike Adams and Don Howard today and joined Fred's place. Was on Mellon
'77 - '79 in Honolulu. reading these posts brings back memorys... I remember hanging from the mast
as we installed new longline antennas acting crazy because I was short, boy did we ever freak out
the boots. I also have photos from the ol' days but have not scanned them yet, guess it's time to
get on that. Would love to hear from shipmates. My phone is (541) 543-7782
On 09/16/06 Bill Koch
said:
Served aboard the Mellon in 89 after she came out of FRAM. I can't remember how many times
we had to paint her. We had fun with the welders as the did there work. Didn't do it, no one saw
me do it, can't prove a thing. Got her ready for operational status. Saw the CIWIS shoot, but left
for RM School when she was going for the Harpoon shoot then to Alaska for an ALPAT. Janie Ross was
a good friend as was Leo Olmeda. Obsession begins with an 'O' as in Olmeda was his motto. Had a
good time. The BMC was great. Saw the ship again when I was stationed in Hawaii in 91/92. Looked
better than when I left her. Don't miss Seattle though. They can keep the rain. Give me the dry
heat of Southern California any day.
On 09/15/06 mike adams
said:
Havnt been here in a couple of years... nice to see tim white and don howard on board.
Been in touch with tim white and brian brown. Am in southern california now and remarried. Have
several old folks homes... guess some of us are getting close to that age lol. my cell is 714 253
6453 give me a jingle
On09/04/06 Don Howard
said:
o/b Mellon 77-79 ......... PHOTOS - PHOTOS - PHOTOS, ... I have over 400 photos of the
Mellon and Crew for 1977, 1978, 1979. If you would like to see these Yahoo Photo Albums just
email or call me at 713-690-4205 and I will add you to the list.
On
09/04/06 Don Howard
said:
o/b Mellon 77-79 ........ Ya know Brian Fleming I do think I remember SN Allen now
that you mentioned him. Wasn't he the guy that came up on the Bridge one evening demanding to Speak
to the Capt about something ? I thought he was kidding at first. But the Capt told a Chief to
take him below and explain some CG protocall to him. I don't know what ever happened to him after
that.
On09/01/06 Brian Fleming
said:
Anyone remember SN Allen during the 1978 era? Mike Czuprinski and I were at his Captain's
Mast for smoking dope. It was the most hilarious time I think I ever had. Mike and I kept getting
comments from Captain Jack about our laughing. Finally the Captain even starting laughing at the BS
story Allen was telling about how he got his hands on a hot pot pipe with burning embers in it just
as the OOD walked into the berthing area! Allen was also the guy who freaked out when I dressed
Oscar in coveralls and a parka and dropped him off the flying bridge during the mid watch, right in
front of the windows of the bridge. Allen thought I threw the flying bridge watch over, and started
to freak out. I loved that guy, I will post his picture, once I get it scanned. It definately tells
a thousand words! Looking forward to putting together a reunion.
On
08/23/06 RD Don Howard
said:
RD o/b Mellon 77-79 ..... I've just completed scanning all the slides I took on the Ship
while I was there. If you would like for me to email you any of these old Keep Sake 'Yahoo Photo
Albums' that you might be in, by all means pls send me an email or call me. I have sent them to 7
or 8 of our ole shipmates already and they have been pounding me with great ole Mellon Memories.
Also I am going to try to create and maintain a Crew Directory for all those that were onboard from
77 to 80. So I'd very much enjoy hearing from all who would either call or email me. Now let the
Sea Stories Fly ! Don Howard Houston, TX 713-690-4205
On08/23/06 Tim
White
said:
Looks like its past time to update my Email. Hope all is going well with my old shipmates.
I served on the Mellon as an MST from 1978-1980. I recently heard from Don Howard and enjoyed
swapping some old stories. Im still in Flagstaff AZ working my last 2 years with the fire
department. Its been a great career. Im married with 3 awesome kids. Old friends feel free to call,
it would be great to hear from you. 928-853-4490.
On08/22/06
paul doherty
said:
to anyone just checking in from the 77-79 era, i have just looked at all of don howards
pictures of the 78 alpat, and the shipyard in hono pics. it's well worth the time to check it out if
you were there. he has captured so many things on film. it brought back some great memories. in my
case, the photo's help jog the old brain, as i was in a chemically induced coma much of my time on-
board.
On08/21/06 Don Howard
said:
RD Onboard Mellon July 77 to July 79. Would like to find the following crew members :
ET Brian Brown, RD Mike Conners, ST Jerry Hosstetter (Spell ?), RD Mike Adams, GM Mike
Schaffer, MST Bob Hilldebrand, If you have talked to them recently or know of their where
abouts pls let me know. Also, I was the ship's photographer back then (77 - 79), if you would
like for me to email you some photos, just let me know. I just scanned 4 or 5 hundred slides in
this week. Have alteast that many more to go. So chances are good that you might be in some if you
were onboard then. Photo events include: Drydock in Seattle Aug 77 Departing Seattle Drydock
Nov 77 Juneau AK Liberty Red Dog Salloon Nome AK Liberty 4th of July 77 Kisska Island Last Flt
of Noa's Ark Movie Kauai Dependant Cruise 1st Females Stationed Onboard
On08/16/06 Don Howard
said:
Just signed onto Fred's Place 8/15. Served on Mellon July77 thru July 79. RD2 Howard
was my call sign back then. I was the tall skinny (not so skinny now) Radarman with a camera most
of the time. Went scuba diving with MK Martin, BM Mosely, MST White, ET Falcone, GM Clegg, ET
Lewark & several others. Some of my best times on the ole Boat (besides getting off) was Kisska
Island and the dry dock in Hono when we had Tropical Routine, 7am to 1pm. During that dry dock ET
Cox and GM Clegg and I rented a real neat apt 3 blks from Waikiki Beach and had parties on the roof
every night for the 1st 2 weeks. Some of you guys managed to make some of those parties. Thanks
for the great times & memories guys. Reading all these msg's makes me wish I could turn the clock
back 26 years and do it again. Since I have signed onto Fred's Place, I have talked to 2 shipmates
for the 1st time since I left the Boat, 26 years ago. I hope to talk to several more in the days to
come. Also, I live in Houston, Tx now, if any of you are driving across the country, look me up.
We have plenty of room to put you up for the night and a big ole bbq pit to grill up some great Tx
Que. Before I sign off, I regret to inform you the GM Clegg passed away in 1998 with a rare blood
disorder the Dr's could not treat. He stayed in the CG until he retired in 1996 or early 1997. His
last duty station was here in Houston, at the recrutors office.
On08/16/06
Tom Yurkunas (former SN)
said:
The film that I had in mind was 'Tora, Tora, Tora.' The Mellon was at Pearl Harbor for
repairs (prior to her deployment to Viet Nam) while the December 7th attack was being re-enacted for
the movie. She was tied-up between several destroyers - just east of the entrance to the harbor -
during the filming. The special effects crew placed a dingy full of burning tires in the water to
obscure her lily-white fantail from the cameras. However, if you look very carefully during the
dive bomber sequences, you can see her fantail - with a single sailor standing on the fantail
looking aft. That sailor was me! Because there was only a skeleton crew aboard, I (the BMOW) was
assigned to the fantail with a charged 1-1/2 inch line to make sure these guys didn't burn our
fantail off. (Note: She's much more visible in the Director's version of the film.)
On08/14/06 Don Howard
said:
Bob Pence - I remember it well, Disney's Last Voyage Of Noah's Ark. I even have some old
color slides of the event. I was the ship's photographer back then (77 to 79).
On08/02/06 Ted E. Davis
said:
Was on the ol gal way back when it was still in Hono.. Did Victors and Novembers along
with some ALPATS.. Lost contact with a lot of the old shipmates, this is first time on Freds Place
in years. I retired in 80 as a CWO(Comm) but still hanging around teaching the new OS's at A School
in Petaluma,Ca. Got some good pic's of the old gal but she is getting old like me....
On07/31/06 Bob Pence
said:
Not sure what movie the Mellon appeared in 1970, but the Mellon was in the Disney
Movie 'The Last Voyage Of Noah's Ark' in 1979. Fresh out of dry dock we had only time to paint our
starboard side (our good side) and rescued a upside down B-29 a couple miles off Diamond Head with
Elliott Gould, Geniveve Bouchou?? and Ricky Schroder in it. It was fun and interesting to see
movie stars on the ship.
On07/21/06 Tom Yurkunas
said:
OK, Mellonheads ... trivia time! What major motion picture (made in 1970) did the Mellon
appear in??
On07/15/06 Rick Behrendt
said:
Served aboard Mellon 91-94 as BM2, had great memories of my tour, even all the ALPATS.
Retired in 03
On06/20/06 Frank Perniola
said:
Just signed up on Fred's Place. Served on MELLON from 95-98 as 'Chief P'. One too many
winter ALPATs. Shifted colors after 9/11 (retired) and started working for SUPSHIP Puget Sound
(yes, Navy!). Drop back a dime. Hope this finds everyone well.
On
06/03/06 Mark Tilford
said:
Served twice in Mellon. 76-78 with Olsen and Cadigan and then again 80-82 with
Sardeson and Danielle. ST first tour, jg second. Good memories of great shipmates. My best to all.
On05/06/06 Brett Richardson
said:
On from FRAM - Aug 90. Had some good times. Retiring 01 June 06. Will miss the good
times.
On04/27/06 Tom Yurkunas
said:
As an SA fresh out of Cape May, I was assigned to the Mellon even before she was
commissioned. The original crew (pre-com detail) of the Mellon mustered in Pearl Harbor for
initial training and vast consumption of Primo beer, before flying to Louisiana to take her to sea
for the first time. We sailed east to Baltimore to have some additional work completed - including
the installation of her weapon systems. Then we sailed through the Panama Canel to Sand Island,
Hawaii - with stops in Galveston, Long Beach and San Francisco along the way. I was aboard her for
her first 2 years - which included her first 3 ocean station 'Victors' - while striking for
Boatswain's Mate. Just prior to her deployment to Viet Nam, I tranferred to Barber's Point Air
Station in the SW corner of Oahu, Hawaii. I understand that she was decommissioned, refitted and
recommissioned, and is now stationed in Seattle? That's a long way from the warm waters off Sand
Island. In 1967, SA Tim Sroop gave her the motto 'No Ka Oi' - meaning 'the best of all'. I am
confident that all of you have made sure that she remains 'No Ka Oi'.
On
04/03/06 Lebeau
said:
Served in MELLON 1995-1997 as Engineer Officer. Most demanding job I've ever had in the
USCG. Fortunately for me, I sailed with some of the finest engineers around: Ted England, Frank
Perniola, Mark Smith, Corie Carpenter, Pat Nelson, Brian Reamer, Felix Delgado, DC2 Medrano, DJ
Erickson, Dan Workenhour, Todd Cornell, and MK3 McHugh - just to name a few. I worked for two of
the finest officers that I have ever served with: Steve Bellona (CO) and Mark Miller (XO). We had a
fabulous HIPAT, with pristine fuel at Kwajalein. Other than that, it was ALPAT, ALPATS and ALPATS.
We routinely operated in DODAG, which was frowned on by the rest of the fleet, because they couldn't
do it as effectively. 23 KTS!! on half the fuel of BMGTs. Hello to shipmates Gwen Theole and Chris
Coleman, congrats on the hitch! Dave Carmody in 1975?! - Same guy that I was stationed with at Kure,
no doubt. Regards, MPL
On03/23/06 walt mahoney
said:
crewed 73-75, em3. i have kept in touch with several mates living on the west coast.
presently living in the sf/oakland bay area.
On03/09/06 Brian
Fleming
said:
Hey Troy, I wore out a couple of blades trying to cut that Walrus' head off, then we tried
to tow it with a cable. I still have pictures of me laying on that thing! Nome was cool, even if the
BMC booked me for shooting him the moon. That was a great patrol, capped by our marching through the
wardroom with nothing on but our combo's, singing semper paratus.
On
03/01/06 Bill Brunelle
said:
Was the TT from 82-85. Recently made contact with Gary Sapia ET. Living in the Buffalo, NY
area
On02/03/06 Doak Walker
said:
Upcoming Reunion: 13 to 16 May 2007 there will be a reunion for crewmembers of all ships
that made Ocean Station Weather Patrols between 1946 and 1974. For more information log on to my
website www.255wpg.org
On11/25/05 mike francis
said:
I was there in 98' to 01' as a deckie. Many memories and good friends were made. I hope
this message reaches out to my old mellon family and crew-- snbm/bm3 mike francis aka france-wah aka
franny
On10/25/05 Troy Hill
said:
Any one out there from1978 ALPAT. July 4th in Nome, TOWING OPERATIONS / WALRUS TUSK SALVAGE
OPERATION / WHALE BONE OPS? GOLDEN DRAGON CEREMONY AND ALSO POLAR BEAR CEREMONY. TAD PEARL HARBOR ,
Jim Powell are you out there?
On10/25/05 Gus Dotson
said:
Fellow mellonmates....served onboard from 01-05...good times...met allot of 'special'
people...K-Rob and his mole....your mole is more guamanian than you are ohio boy...ha....Matt
'fawker' Walker....have fun designing clothes...Dan M****R F*****G Butierries....having fun with
T_ROY in FL...they follow eachother everywhere....and the brown guy who was really more yellow,
Kenji.....keep in touch and continue being 'special' in your own ways
On
08/07/05 Mst3 Jose Benitez
said:
It's been awhile, Served Jan78-Jul79. Worked w/ the MST's underway and later with the RD's
in CIC. Went to MST 'A' School and then to the Hamilton (715). Yes another big one. Ha! 3yrs. 4
months and 10 days aboard floating units. Learned alot and met some good folk. Still remember that
BIG Dinner at the RDC's house. Sorry, it's been almost 30yrs. and the names escape me, but every
now and then I remember a face and a name. Most memories are good. Still looking for BM1 McAdams
(Deck Force). Bob Pence, do something w/ that email. Would like to get in touch ASAP. As for Chris
Choina, you're gonna have to help me, I think I my have a clue? My best to all I befriended & deep-
six the rest. Mahalo
On06/18/05 jim(ski)wasielewski
said:
was a qm2 on the mellon during deployment,os november(double)and trip to yokusaka,new
address is propertyman49@yahoo.com
On04/20/05 John Davies
said:
I am a plank owner of the Mellon. Reported to Honolulu for precom. Flew to Avondale ship
yard for Commissioning. Transfered off just before it was to leave for Nam. I was an RD2 and
served with RD1, who finally made chief Rasmussen. I retired from the Guard in 79 as a Chief.
On04/01/05 DC3 James Turnage
said:
Served on the Mellon 1974-1976 New e-mail address (peaceman1969@peoplepc.com)
On01/21/05 Charles G. Loud
said:
Served my twilight tour on the Mellon till I retired in Aug of 77
On01/13/05 John Wampler
said:
New email address captwampler@aol.com Served on Mellon 1975-77
On01/13/05 Richard Griek
said:
Served on the Mellon from commissioning in New Orleans until August 1969, when she left for
Viet Nam (stationed at Sand Island, Hawaii back then). I was an FT2 and got a three month early out
(four year tour) to attend college. Would like to contact anyone on the ship during that period
(good friends were Tim Stroop, Jim Busch, Daryl Barenholtz, Gary Stough, Chief Johnson (Warrent
later). It was an interesting time and the ship was brand new, the envy of many sailors, navy or CG.
I had served on the Half Moon out of New York before that. It left for Viet Nam right after I got
off, also.
On12/24/04 Loring pangborn
said:
Hi My husband was aboard the mellon 1983-84 best time we ever had was at Seattle .Loring
Pangborn pass way July 5 of 2004.Thanks to all our friends who kept contact with us threew the
years. Lisa
On12/19/04 Bob Pence
said:
Been 6 years since I checked in with Freds Place. Sailed with the Mellon from 78 to 80.
Home port in Honolulu as served as a MST. 2 reftras, 2 alpats. 1 walt disney movie, 2
captains(cadigan,o'brien), 1 dry dock, Mellon lites softball team and made many good friends..Tim
White, Dave Macedo, Dave Hodkinson, Jay Shivley, Paul Munn, Mike Adams, Paul Doughrty, Fontaine,
Sturdivant, Sharon martin, Sherich, Hotsinpiller, JD, Benitez, BM3 ? and many more shipmates of
names I can't recollect. I'll never forget my experience on the Mellon. What a blast! Remember when
White and I got abandoned on St. Paul island for 2 weeks. Remember when we came into Kodiak with
only 1 turbine and we crashed into the dock during a snowstorm. Remember when we lost all of our
oceanographic gear over the side when the cable snapped! How about the torpedo that disapeared or
the time we lost hydraulics in the 5 inch gun and almost shot our bow off......a few good stories!
I am living in Alaska and retiring from Dept. of Fish and Game this summer. Have one 13 year old
daughter and divorced. Living the good life in Alaska. Love it. Can anyone else remember any good
mellon stories?
On10/10/04 Doc Williams
said:
To George West. I think I remember some of that stuff you were talking about. Say hello
to Tim Murphy next time you talk to him. So your going to be fifty, son I've got a pair of dress low
cuts older than that.
On08/10/04 Jonathan Rhoads
said:
I sailed from 97-00 as a GM2. Would love to hear from old shipmates.
On08/01/04 Stan Robbins
said:
Hey Doug. I remember you. I also just read the Mellon has been in the P.I. for some
combined exercises. Surprised the Phillipine gov't would let it back in!
On07/13/04 Doug Erb
said:
Just found this web site and it brought back some good memories. I was aboard the Mellon
from May'69 to May'71. Everyone called me FRITZ. I was a TT3 and I also ran the ship's store.
Went on the Westpac to Nam and throughout all of the Orient. Bangkok...loved it, Subic Bay...the
pits. Great old man, Otis Abney. Hated the XO, Suski. Anyone out there from this crew?
On06/30/04 George West
said:
Just wanted to wish everybody that participated or anyone that was ever there for that
matter. A Happy 30th Anniversary on the closing of Ocean Station November. (Actually yesterday as we
broke staion to assist in the SAR of the M/V Giovanni Lolighetti. I'll be raising a glass tonight in
memory of the crew of The Giovanni those that made it home and those that didn't. and to all the
guy's who kept the No Kai Oi afloat. If your ever in the Philadelphia Area give me a call. I had the
privliege to walk the deck one last time in Seattle about five years ago. Many happy memories (along
with a few miserable ones, Hell it was the Coast Guard after all.) I'll be fifty this year and I'm
still surfing! I'm still in touch with MST Tim Murphy and occasionly ET Clark Forsythe.
On06/23/04 Dan Wilburn
said:
Was on the Mellon from 95 to 98 as an SK3 back in my wilder days. Calm down and currently
at Airsta Detroit.
On05/06/04 Marty Dilbeck
said:
Just checking back in. Was on board(GM3) 73-75 with Pancho,Lil Ricky,(Club Linda,home away
from home) Cec Swain, Dave Miles, Steve(and DeDe), and lots of others. What a great time growing up.
(Maybe-lol) sure miss the old girl.
On04/22/04 Jonathan Henson
said:
Served aboard MELLON from 75 to 78 with Capt Olsen and Jumpin' Jack Cadigan. Retiring from
the CG this summer here in beautiful Savannah, GA.
On04/03/04 Bob
Purcell
said:
Bob Purcell USCG 1967-1972 (plank/owner) CGC Mellon 717 wishing to hear from other
plank/owners.
On03/23/04 jim wasielewski
said:
new email address
On03/17/04 Ed Amoroso
said:
Hey everyone I was a SN on the Mellon from around 96-98 met a lot of good people. I then
went to QM A school. I would love to catch up, drop me a line.
On
02/25/04 Rodger McEvoy
said:
Rodger McEvoy USCG 1967 - 1971 (plank/owner) USCGC Mellon 717 wishing to hear from any
other plank/owners.
On02/16/04 Joe Foster (QM3)
said:
I reported aboard the Mellon June of 1969 as a replacement for the Pre-com detail. Made
my first Victor, July 1969, deployed for Westpac (Vietnam) 1/70 - 6/70, pulled July/August Victor,
depart Mellon, 9/70. - Anybody from the deployment crew out there??
On
02/15/04 John Adkins
said:
I remember the trip to Russia to be one of the coolest things ever!!
On02/13/04 EX_CG_GM
said:
Any of you Mellon guys that went to Viet Nam and have been bored ever since may want to
join me. I'm going to Iraq to work a civilian job. Serious bucks to be made there and a lot of
jobs available. Check out kbrjobs.com if you are interested.
On02/12/04
Brian Fleming
said:
Joe Nicholas - post your current email address, I want to drop you a line. Any other
Mellonites from 1976 through 1978, drop me a line.
On02/07/04
ryan
said:
Coconut Humper!!!!!!!
On01/07/04 David Bailey
said:
Stumbled on this place by accident. Was a GM3/2 with smiling Jack, Doug Morrison, and R.
O. (Fly) Brown. Burned up alot of ammo at the range and still remember it fondly. Russ Philip
still pack'in that 44 Ruger?
On12/28/03 James Turnage
said:
Served on the CGC Mellon from Aug. 74 to Sept. 76. I was a DC3. I remember well playing
cat and mouse with the Russian fishing fleet in the Bearing Sea, the USS Coral Sea incident and the
USS Primble ramming into us(lost my camara overboard when she hit us) I was also there in the Adak
NCO club when the fight broke out with the Navy boys and we comendered a Navy bus back to the docks-
the old man was po'd with that one- pulling the whale boat off the beach at Kiska. Thought I was
going to freeze standing in chest deep freezing water; but the brandy was pretty tasty when we got
back on board. I don't remember the island name but we dug up old ww2 Jap rifles and tried to
sneak a few on board only to have to toss them over when caught. Rescuing the Sorcery, Towing the
Polar Star back home, the laundry room fire while at the Kodiak fuel docks, freezing our butts off
during helio ops on Alpat, partying in the port 10 man, broom hockey on the flight deck, giving
Stinky from the aft 30 man a shower party and hanging out at the tower on the beach on Sand Island
drinking brew. I wouldn't trade those days for nothing. If you know me or not feel free to drop me a
line.
On12/17/03 Ken Robinson
said:
Had the greatest time on the Mel from 04/00 to 07/03.......That Rob Miley I'll bet you are
still the King of Useless knowledge at D.C. Peace out all........K-Rob
On11/12/03 Doug Smith
said:
Served on CGC Mellon from Oct. 74 to Nov. 75. Mutual transfer to CGC Munro in Seattle then
on to SK school in spring of 76. Fellow deck apes Dan Inlow,Larry Baptista, Bob Bergman, Bobby
Connor, Curly, Grovey, Stoney, Creamy, all of the fantail fireflies. Drop me a line.
On11/07/03 Andy
said:
Served on CGC Mellon 92-94, AKA 'Jimmy the Drunk', living in Grayslake, Illinois (20 miles
north of Chicago), working as a network administrator. Big shout out to Butler, Studley, Beach, Lee,
Barnes, Hollis, Reitebach and Basham. Good times and great experience, and no, I have not been in
any fights since I've left the Mellon. Drop an e-mail if you served with me, take care.
On09/26/03 Jay Shively
said:
Hey Debbie, talked to Dave a couple of times. 3 grown kids, wow, what happened to the
time? Haven't heard from any of the other RMs/RDs. Got an e-mail from then ETC Grimes (Russell)
who keeps in contact with JoAnne Sherick(YN1). Would like to know what happened to all the old
gang. Am now working for CG as civilian since my heart attack in '87. Have a good one - take
care -later!
On09/21/03 Debbie Antista (Bianchi)
said:
Hi gang. Served on the CGC Mellon/CGC Munro from 80 to 81. Married Macedo and we had
three daughters. Got divorced (it's okay...it all worked out just fine!). I moved home to
California. The girls are all grown up now. Tiff, the oldest, just joined the Air Force. Kahlah
is at UC Santa Barbara. Marci, the youngest, is going to Santa Barbara City College. Remmarried
now and living the good life in California. I always wondered where Opie is (Russell Stevens) and
all the gals I worked with. I saw Anne when she was in Massachussetts. She was a great friend
during a difficult time. I spoke with Dave Hodkinson once. Lastly, does anyone know what happened
to Terry Whiteside? I would love to talk to his wife, Lissa. Wishing you all well!!!
On09/09/03 John Berg QMCM RET
said:
Served aboard from 1-71 to 7-72 as QMCS
On09/03/03 Jason
Alexander
said:
I am looking for Petty Officer Stephen Dickey, he came from A school in summer/fall of 98.
Please contact 'Jules' at the accompanying email address. Whats up from Oklahoma brother?!!!!!!!
On09/01/03 Richard Kieft ( Wimpy)
said:
Hey there old shipmates, this is a new E-Mail address, or i CAN BE REACH ON CG Global, now
a MKC reserve at Station Atlantic City, NJ. Would love to hear from old ship mates.
On08/28/03 Loring Pangborn
said:
Looking for Eric SMith or Ozzy off the Mellon 1982-1984 Loring Pangborn DC3 is looking
for u
On08/28/03 christopher robbins
said:
hey shipmates. i served on the mellon in '02. if any of you remember me then hello and
fair winds to you
On08/06/03 JOE NICHOLAS
said:
HI GANG, HAVE MANY PHOTOS FROM MELLOM TRIPS BETWEEN OCT. 77 THRU OCT 78 TO THOSE WHO
SERVED THERE WAS ALOT OF ACTION ON THE OLD GIRL DURING THAT TIME.ANY OLD SHIPMATES OUT THERE WHO
WANT TO EXCHANGE PHOTOS FROM TOWING OPERATIONS / WALRUS TUSK SALVAGE OPERATION / WHALE BONE OPS?
GOLDEN DRAGON CEREMONY AND ALSO POLAR BEAR CEREMONY. TAD PEARL HARBOR , ETC...
On08/05/03 Dave Carmody
said:
I remember 1975! Getting tossed around on the helo deck taking WX obs during the Sorcery
rescue (with half the deck force in the balloon shelter holding the line to my gunners belt), I was
the guy who got Maced by that SASP on the liberty bus in Adak because he panicked and pointed the
can the wrong way. “Captain Crunch” on the Prebble not only rammed us in towing drills but also
finished the job on our bridge wing mooring outboard of us at Ford Island. Next day CAPT Olsen
didn’t want to wait for the tugs to get Prebble, he used our engines and bow thruster (my special
sea detail billet) to move us sideways from the pier, do a 180 and release Prebble to go outbound,
do another 180 to head for the fuel pier and another 180 (in what seemed like about 400’ of room)
and sideways again to tie up. The Navy linehandlers at the fuel pier were just standing there
stunned at what Olsen could do. Good duty until the next REFTRA. I got off when she went into
drydock in Seattle.
On06/05/03 Tim Desmarais
said:
Hello Mellonheads- I served aboard Mellon from Apr 93' to Oct 94' as a deckie. Went to HS
'A' school and from there to New Orleans (ISC NOLA- HS2)where I still remain. Departed the CG 12/99
and currently work with JRL Enterprises, INC. an educational software development company. If your
ever in New Orleans for Mardi Gras look me up.
On06/01/03 Steve
said:
Toured aboard 80-82 in the radio room. Good times, bad times, great crew. Drop me a line
especially if any re-unions are being organized.
On05/29/03 Gene
Hunt
said:
Mellon was by far my favorite tour. 90-93 as the Aviation Gunner's Mate Chief. A lot of
fun.
On05/28/03 Rick Kieft (wimpy)
said:
Anybody know where Donny Marelo from Tx is? Or Pinky, Kim Eberly also from Texas.
On04/21/03 Rob Miley
said:
Served on Mellon from January'99 until July'02. Had an absolute blast with exception of
dealing with the drunk-on-duty, useless Casey 'Recdeck' Bell. Glad to see the CG wouldn't let him
back in!!! Was there that night in Dutch Harbor when he bit off more than he could chew by trying to
scrap with Moose Eckersly---woulda been a bloodbath if we hadn't pulled Moose off of him. Moose---
take care in Humbolt, brother and don't fall out of that helo! Enjoyed the ride in the whistlin'
shitcan across the equator off Ecuador last year! Thanks for pulling those strings!
On04/10/03 Barbara Griffith
said:
When I was a kid, my dad, a Naval Officer taught us to play the game 'Acey-Duce' Friends
think I'm nuts and that I just learned to play backgammon the wrong way. Anyone know where I can get
the rules or a discription to deal with these ignorent people.
On03/24/03
paul doherty
said:
hi jay, the only two guys i've seen since i got off the baot are mark richards,who was my
roomate when we went to shipyard,after we moved out of the 'y' that is, and dave macedo, who i see
from time to time because he comes from the town i live in. take care, paul
On03/24/03 Jay Shively
said:
Hey Paul, some good parties at the park up the road w/the cooks, the radio/radar gangs
and a few odds and end types, like me (SK1). I've heard from a couple of the guys but none of
the old time party gang. I guess we ALL have to grow up sometime (Bummer).
On03/18/03 Jerry Diles
said:
Hey there!! I am interested in hearing from anyone knowing the whereabouts of QMC Rick
Lednum, or RDC Tom Esford, or any of the CIC gang circa mid 80's
On
03/05/03 paul doherty
said:
i meant, post someting, so we can remanice. time for a new keyboard i think
On03/05/03 paul doherty
said:
hello fello mellonheads. i was there until just before the mellon munroe switch as an
ss3,then an snss, then as sass, in that order. too much pakalolo,and not enough respect for
authority i guess, but i'm all grown up now. steve french, joe middendorf,bill gully, clark bar, ron
malock, oranyone else from that era, pot something so we can remenice
On
02/28/03 R.L. Schmidt
said:
I was part of the Munro crew who took over Mellon in Kodiak. Those Hawaiian cockroaches
were HUGE! I stayed with her until my tour was up in the spring of 81.
On
02/27/03 Tom Randall
said:
Served from 94- 96 on the mellon....Hoggin' with Smokin' Joe and Goat Man In Alaska has to
be one of my fondest memories. Have been out since 98. Work and live in Spokane WA. Anyone know
where Chris Dickerson, Tim Haas, Josh Matteson, Hemsley, Vullo, or JOHNSON went let me know,
later
On02/14/03 mike adams
said:
trying to figure out new format
On01/13/03 Sverre Jensen
said:
It is nice to see that some of you still remember the Giovanna Lolli Ghetti accident on
February 21st and 22nd 1974. I was the chief officer onboard MV Tamerlane at that time.
On01/05/03 Andrea Nash
said:
Hello. Looking for shipmates aboard Mellon during the years 1996-1999.
On11/20/02 JIM WASIELEWSKI
said:
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER RM3 BRYANT WE USED TO CALL HIM BOOM BOOM,HE WAS WITH US ON
DEPLOYMENT,ILL BET ACE ECKERT IS FROM SAEGERTOWN.
On11/19/02 Lee
Maitland
said:
GM3-served on Mellon 70-71 Back to back OS Victors, Yakuska Dry dock, Bar fight in
Yakuska. Got off just b4- SanDiego Trip and missed that beautiful Stew that came looking for me.
Damn story of my life. I remember Jim Wasielewski. Remenber the night 2 drunk deck jocks almost got
washed overboard, same two who got busted pot smoking tween the stacks?-
On11/09/02 John Wampler
said:
Anybody know how I can get a Mellon hat?
On11/09/02 John
Wampler
said:
Whooops, I ment Hal Olson as CO in the mid -70s
On11/01/02
Walt (sonny)cluett
said:
Ok man its been 21 years and I still havent gotten my Coast Guard ring back from the
(person) who im sure accidentaly took it from the engineering birthing showers mid 80's, I would
love very much to see that ring again, blue set stone foxtrot 129 WC ingraved, anyone having info
please reply, served Mellon Munro Mar 80 to Nov 8. come on and be a good coastie and give it
back
On10/24/02 JIM WASIELEWSKI
said:
jim wasielewski email address propertyman49@yahoo.com I WAS A QM2 ON THE MELLON UNDER
OTTIS ABNEY AND HANK SUSKI THE XO MADE VIETNAM DEPLOYMENT AND THE TRIP TO YOKUSAKA JAPAN
On10/22/02 Toasty Coasty
said:
Fan-Tail Fireflys Ruled!!! Great pakalolo in Hawaii. No Ka Oi!!
On10/01/02 Jeff Wood
said:
I served aboard the Mellon from 96 to 98. I am now in Kentucky working as a Firefighter.
I would love to hear from some Mellonites that I met along the way!
On
09/13/02 John Wampler
said:
Served on the Big White Barge in 1974-75. Looking for Steve Riordan, Gary Wavra, Gary
Palenchek, Scott Perry, Mike Barbour and the rest of the Black Gang in the port 10 man. Oh, the
stories of bravery, 85 foot seas in the Gulf rescueing 11 people off of the S/V Sorcery
(structurally damaging Mellon) and then towing the vessel 500 miles to Kodiak with our drunken
towing detail (sailboat was loaded with booze)riding in our wake, taking on the marine/navy base at
Adak (Mellon kicked butt!), swim call on the way back to Honolulu, reftra when destroyer USS Prebble
rammed us and broke our battle ribbons (old man Hal Owen was pissed!), chest high with the ol' man
pulling the whale boat off of the beach at Kiska after a wave tossed it up on the beach... man I
have some pretty vivid memories of 717.
On09/12/02 Stan Robbins
said:
Just checking in to see if any other crewmembers from the Vietnam deployment are around.
If so, drop me a line.
On 08/18/02 Mike
said:
Hello, all 'Mellonites' I was aboard from Apr 91-Apr 93, I was there for the Vladavostok
USSR trip and the American Samoa trip. Lots of fun. If anyone wats to keep in touch just e-mail
me.
On 07/31/02 Lance Warren
said:
I reported aboard the Mellon on 18Dec71, we left on my first patrol 'The Last Victor' on
26Dec71. Made the first ALPAT in the winter of 1972, and 6 Ocean Station 'November''s, 3 REFTRA's,
2 ASWEX's, and the Mellon's second ALPAT in the Summer of 1973. I served with several of the
contributors here. Including: Pancho Cahmberlain, Marti Dilbeck, J.R. Cudd, Van Rhodenhieser, James
Fairleigh, Larry Henderson, and served under Capt. D.J. (Pull the ballard out of the pier) O'Rielly,
and Capt.(later Admiral) Stabile (the BEST). I left the Mellon on 19Dec73. I've missed a lot of you
and value the time I spent with you on the Mellon...NO KA OI! If any of my old shipmates get a
chance, please drop me a note.
On 07/30/02 Megan (Andrews) Martinez
said:
Just updating for anyone that will listen. Served from 96-98 on the Mellon and loved it.
Left the HS rating last year and now I am an EM and loving it. As you can see, I also got married.
Drop me a line!
On 07/18/02 Dave Rightmyer
said:
I was on the Mellon when she went to Vietnam, had the fire in San Diego and the explosion
in dry dock. Had some great guys to be with there from 69-71.
On 06/13/02 Al Daniel
said:
Has anyone heard from Chris Roach? Trying to track him down now that he is out.
On 05/30/02 Chris Wagner
said:
Served on the mellon from '94 to '97. had some real great times left there as a QM2. have
since left the guard and am living in new england. if any one wants to catch up, email me.
On 05/26/02 Matthew Clark
said:
Reported aboard Mellon as an FA in Sept 90 and departed Jan 94 a DC3. A lot of good
memories. It's been the best tour yet.
On 05/09/02 Joe Cerri
said:
Was there for the swap in 80/81 also on SAR for Theresa Lee and TRIAD!!! Whale of a trip.
I'll never forget. Anyone know where ETN? Paul Richardson is these days?
On 03/07/02 FSCS Ron Hillis
said:
Sailed aboard from 1992 to 1995, also 1999 to 2001, GO MIGHTY MELLON. Keep in touch.
On 03/03/02 Sam Dunnington
said:
SERVED AS A FT ABOARD THE MUNRO/MELLON OUT OF SEATTLE '79-'82.
On 02/15/02 Russ Barnes
said:
I'm back...and I'm the MPA baby! Turn two!!!!!!
On 01/05/02 Michael D. McDonald
said:
WHEC 717(MELLON)Closed OS November, SAR 'Gina Lolla Ghetti', Confiscation of Stern
Trawlers while on ALPAT,Relieved 'Boutwell' after/during pummeling By North Pacific by 50+ foot
swells during an ALPAT - Fractured Boutwell's Superstructure by 50+ foot swells, Co-Champions for CG
District 11 Softball, 1st Ship to Dock at ATTU Island since WW11, Wound up in the middle of Russian
Fishing Fleet in Bering Sea - They were playing cat & mouse with us - thought we would ram one of
little boats & cause International Incident, Crossed International Dateline several times, Located
Seaman that fell overboard - off The Coral Sea - but their Captain had our Capt. Stabile beat in
senioity & he ordered us not to pick seaman up, they wanted to save face & do it. Their first
approach with helicopter blew seaman out of OUR floodlights, second time they did it right. We found
him both times, though. I think that is enough for now, that was only between 1973 - 1975! As you
can see, alot is missing from The Mellon's Profile & Highlights! Happy Voyaging! Hull
On 12/31/01 Cathy
said:
Does anyone remember Anita Avery who came to the Mellon in 1982 from Bootcamp?
On 12/03/01 Tom Willard
said:
Served onboard Mell Town as a deckie from Nov 91 - Dec 92 before going to SS school. What
a blast! Crossed the Equator, Intl Date line HiPat, Alpat, REFTRA. Hi to Dave Gamble, Mogavero,
Jackson, Torro, Diffenbaugh, Winters and any other's I've missed. Been a long time but I've not
forgotten the positive impression it's left on my career. Just pulled out the cruise book from the
Equator crossing the other day. great memories.
On 11/28/01 RDC Mike Bowling
said:
Served on the Mellon as an RD3/2 from 91 to 94. Currently stuck in North Carolina.
Headed back to Seattle next summer (2002). I am still in contact w/ several RD's but would be happy
to hear from anyone.
On 08/29/01 Jim Markgraf ( Lansing)
said:
Was on the old boat with Jack and that Parrot as a MSt 3 in 1978 with Like to hear from
Tim Dellot. Mike Wetherroth, John Puglessie, Tim White, Mike Connors, Billy Smith, Mike Adams.
Nothing but good times on the boat. Left the guard in 1981 for the real life.
On 08/28/01 CWO Eric Schoch
said:
FTC from 95-97. I am in touch with a few of ya still. I am down here in Key West now and
its pretty laid back when the cutters are out. And you all didnt think there was a job out there
more kick back than a FTC on a 378. Anyone heading this way... let me know. I'll tip one with ya.
Oh yeah... bring me a snowball.
On 08/13/01 Rochford Guy
said:
Update: Good to see all my former shipmates are alive and doing well. I got out to make
some real money but ended up staying reserve at PSU 313 stationed with Ben Eill and Buzz (Buzzell) I
recentedly saw Aarron Cordell and his wife in the new playboy (pg. 92)NICE!!!!!!!And did a
deployment to Korea and ended up having AJ Duty and Ed West there with us, Go figure. Would love to
hear from anyone who could stand me! I hope ya'll are doing well.
On 07/21/01 Jerry Hutchinson
said:
Hello, my father, Jerry Finger, served on the Mellon during the deployment to Vietnam in
1970. I am trying to contact any shipmates that may have known him. If you, or somebody you know
knew my Dad, can you please email me? I'm interested in any memories and pictures that you may have
of him! Thanks. Jerry
On 06/04/01 Michelle Naegeli
said:
I can't believe I am still in! Hey to all who Slaved in 95 and 96! Hi Dave! It's gotta
be punishment!
On 05/25/01 David Orne
said:
My my my, I see a few from people from my generation Mellon! Can you believe I got out of
the Guard and still ended up living in Alaska? I guess either we just didn't get enough of those
ALPATS or I must be a glutton for punnishment!
On 05/25/01 Doug Morrison
said:
Reported to Mellon in April, 1975 as SNGM. Departed May, 1977 as GM2. I was George
West's replacement under GM1 Happy Jack Moody. Also served under GMC Kitagawa. Remember Dave
Bunch, Russ Phillips and Steve Young pickin' and grinnin' in the starboard ten man. Did four
Alpats. Does anybody remember Fly Brown?
On 04/27/01 Ed Amoroso
said:
Hey everyone, looking for some old shipmates to get back in touch with, Dave Orne,
Michelle Anderson, Becky Hughes, Marc Vullo, and anyone else who served with me from 96-97.
On 04/16/01 Don Higgins
said:
We brought the Mellon out of FRAM in 1989. It was my best tour of all, a really good
ship, a really good crew, a dynamite chiefs mess and a good wardroom. I still remember the work the
CIC crew put in to qualify for the harpoons, they were the best RD's anywhere. Hello to all my
shipmates, chiefs and officers, I hope your time aboard the Mellon was rewarding to you.
On 03/23/01 Joanne (Sherich) Rake
said:
It's been twenty, going towards 21 years since the Mellon crew took over the Munro in
Kodiak on Coast Guard Day. Any Mellon/Munro sailors interested in contributing good sea stories to a
20th anniversary edition of the Ship's Yearbook we put out on the occassion of that ship swap? We
don't need a publisher in these days where websites are free or to be had for a song. All we'd
need is people willing to lay down their rememberances. Joanne (Sherich) Rake
On 02/28/01 CAPT J.R. CUDD
said:
GM J. R. CUDD SERVED ABOARD 717 MELLON 70/71 I THINK,,IT'S A LITTLE FOGGY THESE DAYS.
WAS ON BOARD FOR THE WHALE ATTACK,1ST 378/ALPAT AND THE FIGHTS IN KETCHICAN AND THE RED DOG IN
JUENUE. WOMDER WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO MY FELLOW CREW MEMBERS. T'WAS SOME OF THE BEST DAYS. COME SEE
ME AT ADVENTUREPERDIDO.COM WIND TO YOUR BACK LADS
On 01/31/01 Jon Speir
said:
I was a deckie during the switch in Kodiak. It was my first of four Alpats. I had a great
time serving in Hono. Id love to hear from other shipmates.
On 01/21/01 RIVERA (RAFY)
said:
HELLO MELLONHEADS I SERVED IN THE MELLON FROM JULY 93 TO APRIL 96 I WAS A FN ON A-GANG NOW
I AM A GM2 AT THE CGC BARANOF IN MIAMI BEACH AND I AM LOOKING FOR DC2 ADAMS (TOM) , FN ACEVEDO
(ACE), MK3 GILBERT ,MK1 ENGLAND AND FN GAMBLE. IF ANY OF YOU HAPPEN TO READ THIS DROP ME A LINE OR
IF ANYBODY KNOWS ABOUT THEM YOU ARE WELCOME TO DROP ME A LINE .
On 01/17/01 Frank(Pancho)Chamberlain
said:
Checked on board about the same time Capt. Reily,did. I was a GM1( acting as a cheif).I
see a lot names that I remember from the days we were together.Mike the last time I saw CecilSwain
was in 1990 is Seattle,he was ststioned in Alemeda snd was here on the Mellon during an install of
lauchers,had him home for Christmas dinner haven't heard from him since. GM West I think we made a
couple of trips together. That magazine explosion made it really hard to aligne the 5'38.Understand
that the problem has gone away with the new forward weapon.I think that the first Alaskan patrol for
the Mellon was a real kick,even though I had several beiring sea patrols before that one,I'll always
remember going into Juneau with Hawiian music playing the snow coming down and the girls in full
alaskan garb on the dock. Also the night that the whale struck the ship and FT Umland pulled to GQ
alarm,(still shell shocked from the magazine explosion)Anyway,if any of you want to talk about old
times or even new drop me a line you got my e-mail address,I'm triple retired with nothing but time
on my hands,waiting by the scuttlebutt.
On 01/06/01 Gabrielle Aguon (Irons)
said:
Hey Aguon, you know where I am.(Smarty) You forgot to mention we're still in contact with
Dave Orne. We sure would like to hear from old Shipmates from the old Mellon. I got out in June
98. Can you beleive Keith is a Lifer?? We're currently in San Diego & of course Loving it. Dave
still calls me Potty Mouth Irons.
On 01/06/01 Keith Aguon
said:
I was a decky there in 96/97, met a lot of good people there, and some not so good people
(you know who you are) I am still in contact with Sean Stockwell, Marc Vullo, & Michelle Anderson.
Where are the rest of you? What ever happened to Gabby Irons???
On 12/22/00 Jay Shively
said:
Hey Paul - Howzit - I remember you! I was SK2/SK1 - know the whereabouts of any of the
others from that time?
On 12/19/00 PAUL DOHERTY
said:
I WAS ON FROM 78-80 WITH CAPT. JACK AND OBRIEN. WAS AN SS3. MANY BEERS AND FOND MEMORIES,
FRISBEE AT THE PARK.SAND ISLAND. BEER AND PIZZA,ON SAT.AND MUCH,PAKALOLO
On 12/18/00 Van Rodenhizer
said:
stationed on mellon 73-75 as RD3 any one contact me
On 11/18/00 Bob Bachler
said:
Was on precom 67-69.was 1st unit.Looking back it was never leaving boot camp. The crew was
great.The CO nickname was Capt Crunch
On 11/07/00 Mahlon Edmonson
said:
Served as RD3. Aboard Mellon from 7-71 to 6-73. Closed OS Victor,did many OS November
patrols,one Alpat.Served with RD3 Henderson under RD2 Bunch and RDC Marini.
On 10/06/00 Brian Fleming
said:
12/76 - 12/78 in Deck Force. The best of times, and a lot of good people. Still looking
for Tom Watkins and Bill Smith. Got out, stayed in Reserves, now a BMCS.
On 09/30/00 Larry Henderson
said:
Served on the Mellon from 71 to 73 . Closed Victor and made the fist alpat, I was RD3
worked for RDC Marini and RD2 Bunch
On 09/25/00 Jay Shively
said:
As you all can see, I'm still 'in the Guard' as a civilian now though. Hello to D. Macedo
CWO? - Bob Pence - Charlie Smith (oh those parties and Little Mikey O) - Little Tom S. and Doak
Walker (remember NMO?) Drop me a line here or at my E-Mail. always glad to hear from the 'gang'.
On 09/18/00 Stan Robbins
said:
Ace, Sure there was. Remember the first night in Bangkok? I came off watch and headed
to my 10 man berthing area and there were these really small wet footprints coming from the shower
to the berthing area. Turns out some of the crew had decided to provide a tour for some of the
locals....I guess the only ones interested were women...
On 09/16/00 Adrian Eckert
said:
I was and RM aboard during V.N. deployment and the columbia eagle incident. I noticed an
e-mail about female berthing, sure wasn't any females aboard in 1970.
On 08/26/00 Chuck
said:
Served on board from 1973 to 1975, made HMC, was there for last November Patrol and
Giovanna Lolli Ghetti sinking and a bunch of other stuff. It was a good tour. Fair winds and
following seas to all my old shipmates. Currently living the good life in Las Vegas. Doc Williams
On 08/22/00 Casey Bell
said:
Was there for a while then left like everybody else.
On 08/16/00 Fryar Tuk
said:
I served onboard MELL-TOWN from 92 to 96 and departed for the Natl MLB School. I am
currently at GP Sault Ste. Marie. It was some good times and there was always something to
complain about. It was the best tour yet since Ive been in. Drop me a line. Tuk
On 08/16/00 James Fairleigh
said:
Was on the mellon from Dec71 to Dec73. Hi Wimpy, had a great time and remember a great
bunch of guys. I was an Fa/Fn
On 08/15/00 Becca (Waitt) Dorval
said:
Sailed on Mellon for an ALPAT when I was a 3/c cadet. Now an ENS on DEPENDABLE. Just
wanted to say thanks to those onboard during summer '96 for lessons learned... especially BM1
Schrader
On 08/14/00 Jerry Hutchinson
said:
Hello, my father, Jerry Finger, served on the Mellon during the deployment to Vietnam in
1970. I am trying to contact any shipmates that may have known him. If you, or somebody you know
knew my Dad, can you please email me? Thanks. Jerry
On 08/13/00 Cameron Ferguson
said:
Plankowner on board out of FRAM in 89. Came from Boutwell. FNEM in EMCS O'Callahan's
shop. Around for CIWS install and the CG's first rocket launch. Go Yost Guard!!
On 08/11/00 rafael rivera
said:
USED TO BE A FN ON MELLON FROM 93 TO 96. I REMEMBER ATTU, CHASING RUSSIANS, GM2 DEMASTRY
GETTING ELECTRICUTED LIFTING A 25MM MACHINE GUN BATTERY AND CROSSING THE PANAMA CANAL AND THE
ECUATOR. GAMBLE, GILBERT, MACDUFFIE AND ACE ARE YOU OUT THERE?? DROP ME A LINE. I AM CURRENTLY A GM3
AT THE CGC BARANOF IN MIAMI.
On 06/10/00 Tim White
said:
Hello friends. Served on Mellon from 5/78 through 6/80 as an MST. Nothing but good
memories. 2 ALPATs, 2 reftras, and a drydock. Has anyone heard from Hotsinpillar, Hotstetter, Joe
nicholas? I stay in touch with grizzly Bob Pence. Home is in Flagstaff Az. It would be great to
hear from those who I served with.
On 06/02/00 Brian Green
said:
I cross decked from Boutwell to Mellon when it came out of FRAM in Seattle, Wa. as an
SA/SN. Would like to here, from any other shipmates.
On 05/29/00 Steve 'DORM' Dormady
said:
RMC,USCG(ret). Toured aboard 80-82 in the radio room. Good times, bad times, great crew.
Drop me a line especially if any re-unions are being organized. Contact me C/O
rkputman@charter.net.
On 05/27/00 Moose Eckersley
said:
Was on the Mellon Aug 98 to Mar 99,had loads of fun,but glad I'm off the ship, now an AMT
in Humboldt bay
On 04/25/00 Art Ringler
said:
Ahoy, I am looking for any and all former shipmates. All is well with me, retired and
living in Lake Stevens, WA.
On 04/22/00 Mike White
said:
Where are you at Cecil Swain
On 04/12/00 Clint Hartinger
said:
Hi, iwas on the mellon from dec. 91 to jan 93, would like to hear from an old ship mate.
hey speedy and barnse sc.erickson and ROCKY T. wow been along time.
On 04/11/00 ART RINGLER
said:
AHOY MATES, I WAS PART OF THE RECOMMISSIONING CREW WHEN WE CAME OUT OF FRAM. RETIRED
FROM THE MELLON IN DECEMBER 1989. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FORMER SHIPMATES.
On 04/06/00 CWO DAVID MACEDO
said:
O/B DURING THE HULL SWAP IN KODIAK 80/81. SOME GOOD OLE DAYS...
On 03/19/00 george parker
said:
was on board 11-9-69 to 4-1-71 bm1
On 03/19/00 Steve Riordan
said:
Was stationed aboard the Mellon from Jan '75 til Jan '77 when I went to Belle Isle
Station, Detroit. Any of you snipes remember 'WeirdOne'?
On 03/12/00 Leo Cachuela
said:
One of the TN/SD plank owner. Used to lower your ears at the barber shop. Hope to hear
from all originals.
On 03/10/00 Michelle Naegeli/schmid
said:
new email
On 02/23/00 JAMES TAYLOR
said:
ON BOARD FROM 96 TO 98. AS AN RD. ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE A-TEAM.
On 02/16/00 Jim Bower
said:
See a few old friends from the fishery/O-drop days Jan77-Dec78. Completing last assignment
before retiring at 30yrs.
On 02/07/00 Larry Noble
said:
Served aboard as RD1 83-85 in Seattle. Looking to hear from any shipmates who are still
hangin in there. Currently CWO4 at MSO Houston.
On 01/20/00 Craig Michals
said:
Hello, I was on the Mellon once for exactly 10 minutes. Back in 82 the then incredible
crew refueled an HH-52 which rescued me (us) from the C-130 crash on Attu. I've posted some stuff
around gathering info for my book. Currently, I'm looking for anyone, LSO or boat crews or whatever,
who was involved with the air ops on that patrol. The Mellon was definately a critical link in the
rescue and I want to include that in the book. Thanks!!
On 01/16/00 Gina Stamper (Marshall)
said:
I was on the Mellon Dec 92 through Feb 95 in deck force. Loved chasing the Russkies back
to Russia and the slumber parties in female berthing. Currently at Airsta Port Angeles and due to
get out this summer. Anyone still around? Love to hear from you!
On 01/13/00 sonny Cluett
said:
man do i remember some good old acey duce games late at night underway severed mellon
munro did that switch in kodiak man that sucked but a memory is a memory right do you remember the
frisby football games we played in kodiak or the mid break in anchorage well if you do email me and
well get together and talk see ya!
On 01/04/00 Al Daniel (country)
said:
Happy New Year, glad to see we made thru Y2K. I was a deckie July 97 till Aug 99. Now MST
at MSO Louisville, KY.
On 12/15/99 Dan Wilburn
said:
Was on Mellon from 95 till 98. Currently stationed at Air Station Elizabeth City NC
On 12/06/99 j mastalski mk2
said:
on mellon 1980/1981when mellon and munro crews switched
On 11/28/99 TCC John P. Dunn
said:
New e-mail.
On 11/25/99 BM2 FARMER
said:
SERVED ON THE MELLON FROM JAN 94 TO APR 96. MISS READING CAPT MCENTYRE'S NIGHT ORDERS,
ENJOYED BUSTING THE 'BLACK CAT'. ANYBODY KNOW WHERE TRAVIS HENSON WENT?
On 11/03/99 Jody Williams ( Green )
said:
So just wondering where is everyone that was aboard right befor the Mellon went into Fram
in 85 ????? Is anyone still around.
On 10/20/99 Gary Hansen
said:
RMCS Gary HANSEN. Jumped ship from NGDF to NDIT in Kodiak.Wasn't that fun?? Retired off
NDIT in 82 and still in Seattle growing moss on my backside.
On 10/20/99 Kari Henson (Gilman)
said:
Served on the Mellon from Feb 94 to May 95 when I went to DC school. Would love to hear
from any of the old 'Mellonites'.
On 08/15/99 David C. Bunch
said:
I was on Mellon for 2 tours from Sep 71 to May 73 and May 75 to May 77 had lots of fun.
Russ you streaking fool!I am now at CG Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic in Norfolk, VA.
On 07/28/99 George West (GM3)
said:
On board 73-74 last Ocean Station November Giovanni Lollghetti rescue, Founding Member of
the'Fantail Four'Visited the Boat July99 in Seattle. What have they done to the beautiful 'No Kai
Oi' yikes she looks pretty good especially the flag staff'Little Ricky ' did good work
On 07/19/99 Harry Chchester
said:
SA/SN ON MELLON 1982-1983. YES - REFTRA, Portland Rose Festival, and 2 ALPATS. I'm glad I
was young. Deck Force was hard work but the port calls were tons of fun!
On 06/17/99 ED STELLA
said:
HELLO1 TO EVERYONE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER ME, I WAS ON BOARD WITH CAPT HAL OLSEN AND CAPT
JACK, I HAD A GREAT TIME STILL MISS IT, STILL HAVING A BALL!!!!!, CALL ME 781-545-2412, or write me
at one egypt ave, scituate,ma. 02066
On 06/07/99 J. BENITEZ, SNMST & RD STRIKER
said:
I WAS ABOARD MELLON JAN78-JUL79. JUST WISH TO SAY HELLO TO ALL. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO TRACK
AN OLD FRIEND, BM1 McADAMS. BUD WERE ARE YOU?
On 05/22/99 Marty Dilbeck
said:
Served on board Mellon '73-75 with Capn's Riley and Stabile. GM3. Went to Tracen Petaluma,
then the Valiant.
On 04/16/99 John Larned
said:
Served on the Mellon from '72thru '74. I remember Wimpy who's listed hereanyone else out
there from that era?
On 04/16/99 Megan Andrews
said:
Hi! I was on the Mellon out of bootcamp on October 10th-July 5th 1998 when I left for HS
school. I served onboard for 4 Alaskan Patrols, TSTA in Hawaii in October,1997, and one South
Patrol. I am looking for anyone who was onboard at that time to share my good memories with.
On 04/14/99 Tim Maxwell
said:
Served aboard from 1976 - 78 in Sonar... Anyone still remember that far back?
On 04/13/99 Gerry Altoff
said:
Transferred to the Mellon from the Absecon in late November of 69. Made the Nam cruise
and was shipped to the Cape Small in August of 70, two weeks after returning to Honolulu.
On 02/22/99 Jonah Bowles
said:
I served onboard the Mellon from Avandale until transferring to Winnie for Southeast Asia
tour. I will try to get in touch with other Plankowners as I find them.
On 02/16/99 Nathan Knapp
said:
DWO on Mellon from 91-93. Great ship, even better wardroomand crew!
On 01/20/99 MKC Ted England
said:
I was on the Mellon from Nov'93 to May'96. Worked for some of the best engineers/people
there are...Mr. Le Beau and MKC Perneola. It appears they are going to homestead up there.
On 01/20/99 Rick McCusker
said:
On board the Mellon for the first ALPAT. Lots of good guys onboard, and had a blast in
Alaska. Anyone remember Lt. Fisher starting fights at the Red Dog saloon? I had SP duty that night.
What fun! Was RM3 at the time.
On 01/19/99 David Schuler
said:
Sailed on the CGC Mellon from April 91 to June 94. Was the QM1 and maded QMC in March
1994.
On 01/14/99 Shawn Breedlove
said:
Hey Mellonheads(snapperheads) Speedy (Ultimate Main Prop Snipe) was here. Was on
7/90-4/94. Did Vladivostok, Samoa, Costa Rica, Panama (just to name a few).
On 12/29/98 Richard Kieft (Wimpy)
said:
Was onboard Mellon from 1971-1973 Did last Ocean Station Victor and last Ocean Station
November. We also did the first Alaskan Fishery Patrol,and what a GOOD time that was. I was on watch
in San Diego when the entire Engine Room caught on fire,was also on watch that Labor Day morning
just out of Dry Docks when major Explosion foward killed yard worker.Had great times and remember
great bunch of guys!! Wish could do over agian!!
On 12/28/98 Ralph(Rusty)Hemenway
said:
New Email Address: rhemen@banet.net
On 12/21/98 Russ Barnes
said:
The Mighty War Cutter. Best tour yet. Oct 90- Aug 93
On 12/18/98 Mike Griffin
said:
Served on board from 73 to 75. I was a first class then, retired now, but remember the
good and bad times. She was a fine ship, and took us through some tough conditions. We learned
alot about the ship and ourselfs. Good luck to all that are sailing her now.
On 11/21/98 ET3 W.Rochford Guy
said:
Currently Aboard (still).Hey All you Mighty Mellonites! Does this sound familiar, 'MELLON
your the only cutter in the quadrant!! Investigate distress call near the Russian neutral EEZ! 'Hey
For any gossip Drop me a Line(and no not, 'Do you come here often?')
On 11/09/98 Ed Amoroso
said:
Hey Guys, I reported aboard from boot camp in June of 96 and left in April of 97. I'd love
to hear from some old shipmates. Drop me a line.
On 11/07/98 Bob Pence
said:
I was on the Mellon From 1/79 to 7/80.MST3 Pence and MST2 Tim White alias SLICK and SLIM.
I still keep in touch with Tim who is a fireman in Flaggstaf AZ.I am in Alaska working for Fish and
Game.Any of the old MELLON LITES softball team out there! Meet many old coasties here in Alaska!
Even ol Capt. Jack is up here. I wonder if he still has that parrot.
On 10/29/98 Stan Robbins
said:
I'd like to get in touch with any other Mellon sailors that made the Nam deployment. Drop
me a line guys!By the way, what all was done when the ship went through FRAM.
On 09/17/98 Mike Adams
said:
Aloha former Mellonites from Mike Adams Was stationed on the Mellon from 77 thru 79.
Lots of fondmemories of both places and people, would love to hear from old shipmates. Lost track
of many still in touch with a few.Was an RD under RDC's Gengler and Phillips. Shaka-bra
On 09/01/98 Steve Mansour
said:
I served aboard CGC MELLON out of Honolulu, Hawaii as SNYN during Ocean Station November
Patrol in 1973.
On 08/20/98 Michelle Schmid/Naegeli
said:
I went to the mellon as a SA in August of 95 and left for GM school in August of 96.
On 08/20/98 Kent W. East Jr.
said:
Stationed o/b from Boot Camp (Dec78) till Mellon/ Munro Swap of '80 in Kodiak. Was the
greatest experience of my life!
On 08/20/98 nelson a. lorezca
said:
Hi there fellow shipmates. I was the SKC from 10/89 to 08/91. Hope to hear from anybody.
Happy sailing..
On 08/14/98 JD Lawrence
said:
Was aboard from 5/83-7/84.
On 08/12/98 Bob Hazelton
said:
Stationed on Mellon OCT 75 - NOV 77, and served under CAPT's Hal Olson and Jack Cadigan. I
was a QM under QMC's Jim Cox and Wayne Pelland, both old salts and good teachers.
On 07/21/98 Tom Bunch CWO2 (Bosn) Ret.
said:
I reported onboard the CGC Mellon out of QM A School as QM3. Served from Mar 1969 to Nov
1970. Made the deployment to Viet Nam. I kept in touch with the CO, Capt O.H. Abney until he
crossed the bar in Jan 1992. Would enjoy hearing from any of the old crew.
On 07/09/98 Bob Willis
said:
I was onboard CGC Mellon from January '95 until February '98
On 07/04/98 HARVEY HATFIELD
said:
I SERVED ON THE MELLON FROM DEC 94 - JUN 97
On 06/26/98 HMC Albert S. Hodge Jr. Ret.
said:
Releived HMC Gravis after there return from Vietnam. Made the last Victor patrol. Made
many of phone patches on the Ham radio. It was a good tour of duty. Was stationed with Capt D. J.
Reily at base new orleans after I left X-Ray school. Now live in the New Orleans area and am fully
retired.
On 05/14/98 Russ Philip
said:
Served 1/75 to 12/76. Four Alpats and many beers.
On 05/05/98 Robert M. Dewitt
said:
is there anyone here i no
On 04/18/98 Ricky Osborne
said:
Served on the Mellon73-74 as FN, Last november patrol, Geavona Lolagetti sinking, 3 days
on the sinking Cunard Liner. Good times,great friends.
On 04/13/98 Fred Jacobs, DC 2
said:
Plank holder, discharged from Mellon Jan. '69. Any one else left around from Eng. 2&3
berthing compartment?????
On 10/10/97 Charlie Smith
said:
Does anyone remember partying at Anna Bananas after Mellon softball games, and sailing
with Capt Obrien?
On 10/02/97 Jody Williams/Green
said:
Was stationed on the Mellon up until she went into fram, worked for Mark Palmer. Lots of
good times . Is now out and Married to the Coast Guard . Sure miss it.
On 10/02/97 Little Tom Smotherman
said:
Anyone out there who made the Mellon/ Munro switch?
On 09/18/97 M. R. Andrews
said:
My daughter is currently on the Mellon.
On 07/28/97 robert l. burch
said:
Served onboard CGC MELLON as YNC from July 1977 to June 1979, while homeported in
Honolulu, Hawaii. Departed PCS from CGC MELLON due to promotion to CWO2 (PERS), with interim stop
at O'CCGD14, then reassignment to O'CCGD11, Long Beach, CA.
On 06/15/97 MKCS D. J. Erickson (ret)
said:
Sailed aboard from May of 93 to Jan of 96.
On 06/14/97 Jonathan Henson
said:
Served on the Mellon from 9/75 to 6/78. Captain Hal F. Olsen and Jumping Jack Cadigan were
the CO's. Worked in CIC with RDC Gengler and (then RD2) RDCM Dave Bunch. NO KA OI. I'm at MIO
Europe, Rotterdam, Holland.
On 06/05/97 EMC ROCKY T.
said:
Hello fellow Mellon Heads, I served on Mellon from March 90 to June 93 as EM1. Had a great
tour, lot of excitement and great ship mates. All former Mellon Heads are welcome to drop me a
line.
On 06/01/97 Rick Behrendt
said:
I served aboard 1991-1994, am presently XPO, Station Bellingham, WA
On 05/26/97 LTJG Danielle F. Wiley (was SN)
said:
I served on the Mellon directly out of boot camp in 1993. Enjoyed painting and mess
cooking until I got selected for direct commission. I am now in the M program and getting
transfered to Texas soon. Any old ship mates out there?
On 05/15/97 Larry Carmona
said:
CWO Carmona 8/83-10/85 (Fram) Love to hear from my shipmates
On 05/08/97 Stan Robbins
said:
I transferred from the Chatauqua onto the Mellon just in time for the deployment to Viet
Nam. After we returned I transferred to the Planetree, then to the Blackhaw in the Phillipines.
After a couple trips back to Nam on the Blackhaw we returned to the mainland. My career ended
shortly after that due to a motorcycle accident.
On 05/03/97 Earl King
said:
Served on the Mellon 91 to 94, just made the trip to Vlad.
On 04/29/97 Donald Garnett
said:
was attached from Aug 71-Aug 72, as BM1. Was aboard in thge yards when she blew up after
Labor Day week-end, made the last OSV, and the first 378' to an ALPAT. From therew went to Kilauea
Point Light Sta. on Kauai
On 04/27/97 Richard Clegg
said:
Hello fellow ship mates, I was on the Mellon when Capt. Jack was the CO. We had some great
patrols to Alaska at that time. Would love to do it again
On 04/03/97 M. DeTienne
said:
- onboard from '81 - '82 with both Capts Sardeson and Daniell.
On 03/22/97 Frank Klucznik
said:
Was aboard Mar 1982 - Sep 1984.
On 03/19/97 BM1 Joe Coughlin
said:
Frank Perniola are you still around? Im looking for a good friend that I havnt talked to
in a while. If anyone see's Frank tell him I said HI.
On 03/12/97 Jay Shively
said:
I was there for the 'cross over' from Mellon to the Munro in '84 and left for Naples Italy
a few days later after it was completed.
On 03/09/97 Mark Palmer
said:
Served on board from Jan 1983-Oct 85 when decommissioned for FRAM. Lots of crazy times and
alot of fun. Bob Helle and myself alternated hir pin turns up the Columbia River for the Rose
Festival.
On 02/14/97 Bob Helle
said:
Was aboard twice. Once as civ guest of Capt Stabile. Then from 83-85 till she was
decomissioned for fram. Quartermaster! Range to juliette
On 02/08/97 John P. Dunn
said:
I was on from May 1984 to November 1985. Radioman 3rd.
On 02/06/97 QMCS Walter Fontaine
said:
Did the cross over from Mellon to Munro on CG Day 1984 in Kodiak AK
On 02/04/97 Paul Robichaux
said:
I cross decked from the Boutwell to the Mellon when it came out of FRAM as an FT3/FT2.
On 01/07/97 Larry Carmona
said:
I was EMO from 8/83 to Fram (10/85) Was aboard for trip to Panama
On 12/05/96 MARTIN RISARD
said:
SHORT TOUR BUT A VICTOR AND A ALPAC MADE IT EXTRA LONG. CS3 /72
On 12/03/96 Donald T. Graviss
said:
Plank Holder HMC
On 12/02/96 Doak Walker
said:
Went on the Mellon in Jan 70 and made the Vietnam trip
On 11/29/96 CPO Curt Brownlow
said:
Stationed aboard CGC MELLON (WHEC 717) 1993-96.
On 11/27/96 Jim West
said:
Came aboard in Honolulu as a new CPO in July 1970 and departed about August 1972. Any of
my shipmates here today?
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