OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
COMMSTA Boston
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On 02/08/08 Phil French
said:
Sorry to hear of the loss of Dave Pouler my old CO of the COMMSTA
On 01/18/08 Steve Wolf
said:
Forget to mention that Freddy Montoya (CAPT, ret.) is also in my office. He was CO of both
COMMSTA Kodiak and CAMSLANT. My boss (CG-62) is CAPT Len Ritter, former CO CAMSLANT, who will be
departing this summer to take command of TISCOM.
On 01/17/08 Steve Wolf
said:
Hello! I was CO from 1988-1990. Finally retired on 30 Sep 07 after 30 years (10 years on
retired recall). Still working at CGHQ in the same job (CG-621) but now as a GS-14. Vern Mann
(OPS) works with me as does Bob Salmon (former CO NOLA). Ben Jones and Pat Poire were my XOs. Saw
a recent picture of NMF and I must say I was very sad to see what has become of what was once a
beautifully maintained COMMSTA! Best to all in 2008.
On 01/12/08 Seymour Brown
said:
Kane! I was at NMF in '76 as an ET, and am still in touch with TT3 Lee Lafferty. Recently
got into Ham after Katrina as KE5JUR. Would love to hear from anyone,
On 01/01/08 Dick Leavitt
said:
Jay, Thanks for the photos of NMF. Was stationed there in 61, 62. Sure brought back
memories.
On 12/31/07 Walter Kane
said:
INT QRZ - Any Radiomen around who served at NMF during period 1975-77? Where'd we all go?
My subsequent 'radio' bio is available via www.qrz.com, enter callsign WB1FYS for details. 73's and
all the best for new year 2008.
On 12/27/07 Lee Welden
said:
Hi there, just wondering if any of you guys or gals served with Wendy Long. she servsed on
CGC Tahoma early ninties, was hoping to catch up after all these years. she serves at commsta Boston
for a while.
On 11/26/07 marty
said:
rick gamache - whar u at brother?
On 11/13/07 Fred Apt
said:
Great station was there fall 76- fall 77 I was MAA at the old garage up the street ans
took care of the old white building on the hill loved it there.I would love to hear from anyone
there at that time. We had a softball team in the town mens league what a great summer at humarock.
Dave Latino, Bill Fairchild hello
On 09/06/07 Dave Asselin
said:
Email Update NMF 83-86
On 07/19/07 Tammie Bustamante
said:
hey I know this is all RM's talking but what about the poor TT1 that had to fix your
tape drives??? I was TT1 there 87-90-Left for GUAM. Many great memories from good ole COMSTA
BOSTON!
On 07/12/07 ivie fowler
said:
7/12/07 ivie fowler gm2 12-56 to4-59 from live oak fl.served on the bibb
On 07/07/07 Michael Tougias
said:
District One is feature in Fatal Forecast, just released by Simon and Schuster. Thank you
to all those who helped me with the research and those who were on duty during this incredible
storm.
On 07/02/07 Dave Dekker
said:
From 4/10/98 Fred Dekker email address changed to: dekkers@abe.midco.net
On 06/20/07 Jim Flood
said:
NMF 73-74 except for a TAD on the Duane. Section B. It was still Boston Radio when I got
there.
On 05/19/07 Donald W
said:
7/76 - 8/77... 2 12's and a 48, 2 12's and a 72... don't remember watch section... what
was the pizza place in town? good Philly cheese steak grinders!
On 02/13/07 Gene Hosack RM1
said:
Bernie Longo only acted like a ET1..In reality he was an RM1..But primarily worked as an
SK1..
On 02/12/07 Dick Verville
said:
I was a YN striker at NMF in 61 or 62. The only name I can remember is Bernie Longo who
was an ET1. Anybody out there from that era?
On 01/02/07 Paul Little
said:
Sorry Gene, forgot you were there, thought I left you on the Bibb, good seeing Chuck
Montanese this last spring at the Bibb reunion in Clearwater, he got out as a cmdr and then went
into the Merchant Marines as a Ships Master, We were both RM1's at NMF 1960/61
On 11/09/06 'Archie' Brooks
said:
Hi Gang! I was a lowly SA, 67-71. Mowed lawns, plowed snow, helped out wherever I could.
Sure miss it!
On 10/07/06 Peter Fackler
said:
Hello folks, I see a few names I remember from NMF, however no Larry and Sue Fortin.
Just wondering what your up to these days. I am in Lafayette, LA these days repairing antique
furniture. I repaired helicopters for about 12 years before this current excursion. Is Perry Darley
still cycling on his Sturgis? B C N U all - ..- ... ..- .- .-.
On 10/03/06 Julie Cummings
said:
Hey all I was at NMF in 1985 and 1986. Drop me a line -- I see postings from a few people
I remember
On09/03/06 Richard G. Ryder
said:
Any of the NMF folks from the late 50's/early 60's remember the call letters for the
CG36500 motor Lifeboat stationed at STA Chatham? She has been restored, but we don't know the
letters except for the first 'N'. Check out the boat at www.cg36500.org, and thanks.
On08/08/06 Dave Asselin
said:
Hi Everyone, Interested in talking to anyone stationed at NMF 83-86
On06/07/06 ETCS Mark G. Huntelman
said:
Presently OIC of what remains of COMMSTA Boston (NMF). I took over in Aug 2005. Just the
transmitter and receiver site on OTIS remain. Greenway is still a tricky road, and I think we have
SUPER-TICKS here !!! 20 Coasties stationed here, and yes we are still finding unexploded ordinance
in the antenna fields!
On06/07/06 David Baloun
said:
Was at NMF '83 to '86. Left CG in '88 after the Rush. Been working with the State Dept
since as a comms person in embassies and D.C. 73's
On05/28/06 Debbie
said:
In search of any former crew members from the USCC Sweetbrier from 1964-1965 Juneau,
Alaska. I am trying to locate anyone that knew Rick Wade. Please contact me at the given address.
Thank you so much!
On05/22/06 gene hosack RM1
said:
Hey Paul Little, how come you didn't mention my name ?? I mov ed on to the USAF/USMC..
Retired from the FAA(Air Traffic Controller) in 1990,, 73's
On05/05/06 george larrimore
said:
Frank Klemm has died of bone cancer at his home in North Carolina. A great man.
On03/09/06 Cornbread
said:
Hey all! Stationed at NMF '92-'94 as SN. Built 200 miles of rock walls for Ogie and broke
tractors racing them down the hill in neutral. Good to see some familiar names. Hope to hear from
you guys!
On02/21/06 Will Halpin
said:
Hey, what about all the guys that manned (and still do) the 600 acre transmitter site down
at Otis? Marshfield was the Ears but Otis site was the voice of NMF.
On02/06/06 Brian Gurney
said:
1969 - 1972
On12/31/05 Walter Fairbanks
said:
Had some good times at NMF, from 1991-1994, Live in Texas and a firefighter now.
On12/01/05 Dick Leavitt
said:
Would lke to here from any RM'S from RADSTA BSN from 1960-1962..Are there any around tha
are in Fredsplace???
On11/24/05 Nathan Mark
said:
Just want to let everyone know, Commsta Boston is still in existence.
On11/18/05 Dick Leavtt
said:
Looking for Doug Blouin RM1. Left Coast Guard in 1963 and believe he lives in Winter Haven
Florida...He is in the directory but, cannot get in touch with him...Thanks...Dick
On11/03/05 LCDR HARVEY FIRESTONE
said:
Fred: I was injured falling backward into a 30ftUTB in 1979 going to fight a fire sortie,
at Sta. Hartford Served with a reserve named Alex??? Need witness for the VA claim. They gave me 20%
I think I'm worse, any help?
On10/07/05 Alton Smith
said:
I was at NMF Sep 72 - May 75 and from Jul 77 - Oct 80 when I retired. Short trip to CGC
Active broke up my tour. I had a great time there for the most part. I remember when they were
building the new building for ops. A lot of fun going thru the transition.
On09/15/05 Tanney Oberg
said:
On 09/15/05 Tanney Oberg (tanbet@comcast.net) said: I was RM1/c on USCGC Sweetbrier and
have written 'Lucky Sweetbrier: Coast Guard Cutter survives WWII Okinawa Kamikazes, Typhoons and
more...' just published. In Chapter 14, 'Dots & Dashes' I quote from a 1942 article in 'QST'
magazine about the CG Atlantic City Radio School.It has many details that all RM's will appreciate.
Book is available on the internet plus Barnes & Noble and Borders Book Stores.
On09/05/05 Estella McCoy
said:
I was Station at NMF/NIK from 84 thru 87.
On08/25/05 Mark Cullen
said:
...._ ...._ ...._ I see some old friends, I was stationed at NMF from 1992 to 1994 I
miss standing watch distress 500khz the old morse code.
On08/04/05 Wendy Stevens
said:
Was at NMF from 74 thru 77. Had a great time! Needless to say, I was the first lady
there.
On07/09/05 Ben Jones
said:
Hello, I was XO of NMF from 87 thru 89. Finished my career in San Francisco, where I
still live.
On05/03/05 Dana Lips
said:
Stationed NMF and Otis 68 thru 69
On04/03/05 dck Leavtt
said:
At NMF 60/62. RM2 Anyone there at that time...
On03/10/05 Dan McClung (DM)
said:
was at NMF 78-79 as RMC, retired from there in 79. Franco had the keg tapped b4 the
ceromony..Hi JC
On02/20/05 Bob (JC)Penney
said:
Looks like it didnt get my name on the last one so here goes again. New email address for
those who care to contact me. 73's
On02/20/05 Bob
said:
Just wanted to post the new email address for anyone who would care to contact me. 73's
On02/17/05 Bob Day
said:
Just checking in, see new e-mail address
On10/05/04 Mike Campbell
said:
June 80-Dec 83. I was a mediocre operator, then filled a created position 'RM dayworker'.
Lots of paperwork, a Monday-Friday sked.The big benefit was that I got to know all four duty
sections. I made friends that I still have today.
On09/10/04 Ron Bertrand
said:
Hi. I am a new member.. Was at NMF from March 1964 to Jan 1965 Prior to that I was on the
Yakutat for around 2 and a half Years Ron K1VET 73
On09/09/04 Ken Franklin
said:
Greetings, Great to see some of the old names on the board. was stationed at NMF 70-71
looking for some of the guys stationed there during that time
On09/01/04 john olivieri
said:
R-17 class Gallups I. Radio School Does anyone have an info on a radio station{Signal
Corps or CG that was on Castle Island. I recall seeing the shack {still there } during the war
1943
On06/16/04 Dave Riley
said:
You may want to give a 2 whistle to the Coastys @ www.radiocom.net/NMF 73s Dave Riley -
AA1A - K1NMF
On05/19/04 mike Tougias
said:
I’m looking to interview Coasties who were involved with several rescues that took place
during a surprise storm off the New England Coast in November of 1980. Several Coast Guard boats
and stations were involved and the cutter that had the most rescues was the Active. There were
several fatalities that day: the F/V Fairwind pitchpoled and only one crewman was rescued at Georges
Bank, the F/V Sea Fever lost a crew member when the pilot house windows were smashed, the F/V
Determined sank, and many more. If you know anyone that was stationed in New England during that
time, including at Cape Cod Air Station please forward this note. I am the author of several books
and working on one about this freak storm. (The National Weather service was sued because if failed
to tell the F/V that the Georges Bank weather buoy was malfunctioning.) Thank you, Michael Tougias
508-520-8843
On04/28/04 Mike Galicki
said:
Greetings all. Nice to see some old names on here.
On04/26/04 Jim
said:
_ . _ _ .._. just see if I still remember, but forgot the seven
On04/25/04 Jim O'Connell
said:
Just trying to see if any of the old NMF-7 crew, COTP Boston, 1961- 1962 might still be
around. Fond memories....
On11/12/03 Phil French
said:
Hello all! Updating EMAIL. Hope all are well...
On11/12/03 KOSH
said:
I am trying to get into the merchant marines,and i cant seem to find a recruiter or info,I
served in the navy for 5 years ,can someone please lead me in the right direction?
On10/15/03 richard sellwood
said:
how can i find out what ships dad was on in ww2. he went to russia and england lots. hes
still alive doing fine but ,forgot ships!!!!!!
On10/13/03 Steve Baker
said:
I'm looking for the wherabouts of a few former NMFers... Donna Hagenberg-Chase or Larry
Chase (Donna's Husband)... and the ever elusive Jimmy Vaughn, the Blues Playin', Hog Ridin', Big
Lil' Man from the South. If anybody knows where I can reach these guys... lemme know. BTW, this
here is Steve Baker x-RM2 from Group Woods Hole, NMO, CGC Jarvis, CGC Mellon, PSta/MSO Long Beach
and no NW FL. Love to hear from anybody who cares!
On07/30/03 Bob Tharp
said:
I am trying to find out information on my dad. I have been told that he was in the
Merchant arines back in 1943. I have never seen him so I do not know to much aout him. Any help that
you can give me would help. His name was leonard Franklin Tharp.
On07/21/03 Brent Cole
said:
Was at NMF for the last year of my CG original enlistment (70-71) after completing the
WESTPAC Tour. I just retired from active duty on July 3rd, 2003. Still looking for Bob and Joe L
from Rhode Island. Tony - remember the 'Bomber' runs to Boston?
On07/20/03 Tyler Burdick
said:
Served 2 tours of duty at NMF - Dec 1942 for orientation at Truro, then to the USCGC
Comanche, participated in the rescue of survivors of the USAT Dorchester, back to NMF in Marshfield
for R&R in 1944. Great duty compared to the North Atlantic...!! Lots of great guys at that time,
Still in touch with Ed McCarthy who was also there at the time. We are getting old but don't know
anyone going in the other direction !!
On05/26/03 paul Little
said:
sta at NMF 1960-1961, remember Carlton Brodie, Chuck Montanese, xo Tony Mazekia, Corky
Kortline (co), Valencourt, bob mcginley, RMIC Brightman, Tony (xo) put Fred Seigel on my watch to
see if we could make a radioman out of him, well he made it and wow got out as a Warrant, guess we
did something right, enjoyed the tour and our guests at night and the bridgeway cafe
On04/12/03 Hilary McKinnon
said:
1973-1976
On03/16/03 'Robert'
said:
Trying to locate a Leon Smith, from Larksville, Pennsylvania. Was a Merchant Marine in
the 50's and 60's. Was last known to be in the Chicago Area. His brother Clement is trying to
contact him.
On01/21/03 Dave Beauregard
said:
Stationed at NMF right out of RM school in Jan '86. Stayed until the end of my enlistment
in Sep '88. Section D the whole time. Remember the SOS I got of the sinking Turkish freighter? What
a night. Made contact with Dave Santos a couple of years back, talked to Chuck Robison several
times over the years and once to Dan Mullins around the time I bought my house down by the Cape. E
mailed somebody from that era named Breen but never got a reply. Worked for Titleist for 12 years
then moved to Florida in 2000.
On 03/22/02 Bob Hood, SR
said:
Just thought I would check in. I was CO 70-75 when all the NMF conversion took place.
Since retiring in 75 I've taught school and worked for Oklahoma City as Supt. Code Enforcement and
Inspection Services. I have great memories of NMF and the crew.
On 03/04/02 marty kearns
said:
rick - your email got kicked back - send me a note to email notated below - where r u
these daze??
On 03/02/02 Rick Gamache
said:
Hey, Marty! Glad to see your alive and well!
On 02/19/02 John Palmer
said:
Nice station, good duty. I was there from 1983-1987 then on down to Miami and retirement
in 1989.
On 01/30/02 marty chesky kearns
said:
i was at nmf for only 8 mos and then stood by as it decom'd. what a great place! still
living in the area (duxbury) but as a civilian. i worked with jim davis at nmf-2 (woods hole)and
then we worked 2gether as civilians at pave paws in sagamore. to the best of my knowledge - he is
still there. great guy - epitomize 'take the shirt off his back for ya' if u scroll down on this
page - he has an entry wit an email address - give it a whirl! i am trying to recollect their phone
number at pave paws and for the life of me - i cannot - sorry!
On 01/23/02 Cj
said:
Wondering if anyone's heard what happened to Jim Davis. He was at NMF in the late
80s/early 90s. Got a medical retirement eventually. Haven't heard from him in a while.
On 12/23/01 bernadette thomas
said:
would like any info in merchant marines contributions during world war 2 my dad just
passed away he was giving full military honors as a merchant marine active duty in ww2 also is there
any records i can look up on my dad and where would i look any help is appreciated bernadette
thomas..dad's name thomas hutson morillo dob 3-25-28 frm charleston s.c.
On 11/21/01 Walter Kane
said:
Greetings from Malabar, Florida. As a Radioman, I reported to NMF in Apr/75 after a tour
aboard CGC Ingham/NRDL. Those were some interesting times... Fond regards to all. 73/sk
On 10/12/01 Dennis Lavertu
said:
I was stationed at NMF from 71-74. My nick name was Tu Tu, guess folks had a hard time
saying my last name so just used last two ltrs. Chief Burke, Chief Hemenway if your out there drop
me a line, or anyone else that may remember me. We had some great folks there, I often think you
all. Tu Tu
On 06/04/01 Dave Riley
said:
Am trying to keep some sort of operation alive at NMF. Pls see www.radiocom.net/NMF
On 03/01/01 Dave Holland xRM2
said:
NMF was my last duty station from the spring of 68-Oct 68. A lot of good times at
Marshfield, the Bridge Tavern and the old Air Force Recreation site.
On 01/21/01 Cindy Gustin
said:
Reported aboard NMF in 1987 after a non-rate tour from purgatory (LORSTA Nantucket). My
time at the Commsta was short lived but, due to the mentoring likes (hee!hee!) of Scottie Schultz
and Tammie Bustamante I realized the Coast Guard wasn't such a bad place after all. Five months
later I left for D5 as a 3rd class with a new attitude towards the Coast Guard. Am still hanging
around with 3 years left before retirement. Thanks guys for being such great friends, miss you.
On 01/01/01 Mark Frankel
said:
Served 93-97, MK2 Then. Enjoyed my time. Spent last year preparing for shutdown. Thanks to
crew for making an MK that can find his way around a computer.
On 11/18/00 Richard Demore
said:
I was at NMF in 1976-78 and again in 1981-83. It was some good duty. Especially remember
and had some good times with Bob Penney, Lenny Sheltry, Crazy (TAZ) Jimmy Vaughn, The midget Harley
rider, cool Mr. Pfeiffer, Woody, Hoopaugh. The time the emergency generator blew up during the
blizzard of 78, no power at all, freezing our butts off and Chip bringing in food on a sled. And
much more that gets foggier every day. And Mr. Brady..Hmmm, I guess I can safely confess now that I
absoluely enjoyed peeing in his gas tank. And especially my nemesis, Mr Jose Franco. One Franco in a
lifetime is enough, but I still liked him.
On 08/08/00 Wade Lankford
said:
I was at NMF from Sept '60 until Feb '61 as RM3. Sure remember having to dig the old
Dodge Power Wagon and the snow plow blade out of the big 10 foot drift in front of the mansion.
Went from NMF to the Dirty 'B' for a month then on to the Cook Inlet. Of all the things I own (?)
my forgetter seems to work the best. I have tried to remember some of the names of the guys there
at the time. There was an ET (Pollard I Think), RM's Chuck Montanese, Brody and of course Fred
Siegal. The cook was from Scituate but cannot remember his name. Sure enjoyed the country setting
in Marshfield. It would be nice to hear from some of the guys there during the time I was there.
On 07/05/00 Izzy Keppner
said:
I was at NMF '91-'94, replacing Scott Schultz (now CWO at Academy). Lots of fond memories
of Marshfield and Fourth Cliff! Nice to see some familiar names! Best to all! We're doing fine,
still in Portland, ME AOR, I'm at MSO now. I'll retire up here, just waiting to see if it will be
as a YN1 or YNC. Anyone know where Marie & Kevin are? Last I heard they were in CA. Take Care all
and enjoy your summer!
On 04/25/00 Brent Cole
said:
I was at NMF from 6/70 to 9/71. Anyone out there from that period. Bob from Rhode
Island? Joe L. from Providence??
On 08/14/99 Rusty hemenway
said:
I was stationed at NMF twice in the 60's and 70's. Served as a Rm1 and RMC. Note my new
email address as of Aug 30th. 73 Rusty
On 08/08/99 R. W. Anderson
said:
Stationed at USCG RADSTA Boston in Marshfield, MA from 1/71 until 12/72
On 05/13/99 Barry S. Kennedy
said:
Was Stationed at Commsta twice. Once from Aug 79 right out of 'A' School until Jul 82
mostly at Xmtr Site. Left as ET2. Second time as ET1 from Mar 93 to Oct 97, Retired as ETC just
prior to bringing the new Rcvr Site online. Have a lot of great memories of the Commsta and Crew.
Would like to hear from some of you. Having a great time in Retirement!
On 03/26/99 phil french
said:
ET2 at COMMSTA early 90s. hi to all... back at the X-site now as the OPS ET1. Remoted MF
in NOV97 secured power in like MAR 98. Waiting on finalbuilding diposition...ETCS Pouler helped keep
some artifacts alive atthe Xmtr site (picture books, time pieces) helpedget the shield monument to
AIRSTA CAPECOD...
On 02/08/99 Kris Breen
said:
Well, well, well!! Hello Herb! (and the rest of you all, too!) Long, long, looooong time
no hear! All is well here on the 'homefront' -- remember the van you say? Oh yea -- seems the SIZE
of the moving van only got BIGGER over the years! Jessica is 10 now and Zachary is about to turn 9.
Sorry to say that our dog Goliath passed away last October, at 14 years old, following a simple
surgery. He will always be remembered for his company during those long mid-watches and holiday
routines. He sure did like shredding those pictures that came through on Christmas! We're in the
process of finding another Cocker Spaniel to add to the family this summer. What have you been
doing with yourself Herb all these years? Tried to find you in the listing a few years back, but no
joy. Great to hear from you again. Drop a line -- Ron's e-mail is BubbaJess@msn.com and mine is
kmb2u@yahoo.com. Glad to see Dave Booth made it up here, too. We managed a reunion late last year
-- great to see you again Dave! Keep in touch! Still haven't been able to get back in touch with Tom
Naples. Looks like he's 'fallen off the face of the earth' again. Hello and good-bye (until next
time) to you all. Time to get cracking on those books. --... ...--'s and ---.. ---..'s !
On 02/02/99 David Santos
said:
Just checking in to see what's going on. I was an SN stationed at COMMSTA for about 8
months before going to PA school. (It was my time off for 'good behavior' after completing a tour
on the good ship Bibb.) Marshfield was a great place to be stationed.
On 01/21/99 Herb Hofstetter
said:
Wow - this reunion hall is great! I was stationed at NMF from 83 - 86. Hi Len and Heidi.
Did I see Len that you're making LT? Congrats. Mark L. How's it going in NJ? Kris and Ron - how
are you both? Remember the moving van to Cape Cod? Fun times. Tony C. What's up Tony? Cindy, how
are you? Up for CWO - good job. Dave, as always, a man of few words - but when you did speak -
people listened! John Gibbons. Hmmm - should I thank you for that mutual to CCGD3? Yes that was
great. But when CCGD3 went away (did you know about that?) and I ended up in the COMMCEN, standing
watches, oh well. Great seeing people at Fred's place. Kinda fun seeing what an 'RM' detailer can
do after the guard! Take care everyone.
On 01/11/99 Kevin Kemp
said:
RM2 Kevin Kemp, here. 1980. Hello to everyone that made it the best winter, spring and
summer I ever spent. What a ride!
On 12/06/98 Bob Flynn RMCS Ret.
said:
Stationed at NMF three times between tours on the old wxships.No xtra pay for being
stationed there. Long hours, six & sixwatches, and work between watches doing all sorts of jobssuch
as cutting brush, grass, painting, cleaning cesspools,and whatever. Port and Stbd liberty and after
two dayson duty, the first thing you did on liberty was take anap to rest up. After I retired they
finally went toS&Q and everyone lived off sta., which was about time!I liked living in Marshfield in
the old days when itwas `country`, but it`s crowded pretty much now. Shot two deer on the sta at
different times, so youknow it was country. Old Mac MacClendon and myself usedto sit on the front
lawn and shoot squirrels Sunday afternoonwhen we had a day of rest between watches ha, ha..Best
wishes & here`s to any old timers who remember thosedays...
On 11/07/98 JIM DAVIS
said:
I WAS STATIONED AT NMF 89-91, HOPE ALL IS WELL, GOOD TO SEE CARLOS IS STILL TRYING TO
RETIRE, MOUSE AND ALL OTHERS GOOD LUCK
On 11/04/98 John Gibbons (mouse)
said:
I went to the commsta as an RM1 in 86 and was there until July of 91. I would like to hear
from any one who might have been stationed there at the time. I was the CWO of ALPHA TEAM AND DELTA
FORCE with Jim Davis , Dan Mullins and Frank Klemm (THATS WHEN WE ALL KNEW CW).
On 09/18/98 Bob Day
said:
A great tour at NMF was had by me and family. Spent this summerback at 4th Cliff visiting
friends met while there. Sad to see thereceiver site in Marshfield's hands but I'm sure they will
do somethingpositive with site. Played my true home course, Green Harbor, several timesand caught
up with all my golf buddies.Best to all NMF'ers. Many have gone on to exemplary CG careers.Bob
DayCO, 92-95
On 08/14/98 David Booth
said:
NMF - still hearing it in my sleep!!
On 06/26/98 Chuck Montanese
said:
Served 60-62 as RMl, Bill Kortlang was CO, Tony Mazeika was XO. Quite a few 1st District
ops served there between tours on White Elephants. Still see and communicate with some
occasionally.
On 06/13/98 Kris Breen (Martin)
said:
Hi Cindy and Terry! Long time no see or hear! Glad to hear all is going well with you
both. Haven't heard anything from any fellow RM'S except Len, Heidi, Mark Labreque and Perry (Hi
you all!).... searched for Tom Naples and found him after 11 years across the city....now we're
searching for DAVE BOOTH. Don't know where he landed?? Suppose to be somewhere here in
Massachusetts. All is well here...going on career #3 now..back in school full-time...Junior this
coming September. Will graduate with a Bachelors in Graphic Design only months before Ron retires
from the Coast Guard in September 2000! Going to be quite a year for us. Would love to hear from
any radioman stationed with us at NMF in the good ole days! Keep in touch! Bye for now. --... ...--
's and ---.. ---.. 's !!
On 06/04/98 Terry Lee
said:
Served at NMF from 85-88 was in section C with Gary Clark, Dave Fryman, Laddie and the
gang. Hi guys!
On 05/17/98 Cindy Woodward
said:
Served at NMF from 83-86 right outta 'A' school. RM3-RM2. Hi Kris! Now I'm a TCC (RMC) at
Pacarea. Started in watch section D, ended up in C with Tom Stewart and those crazy guys!
On 04/11/98 Steve Gannon
said:
Served from 76 to 79 ...great times with Sheldon Kaz, George Timmons , Steve Crozier and
Dave Cournoyer ! Blizzard of 78 was a gas ! Great people doing a terrific job . Mark Donnelly where
are you ? Remember going to the VFW after our second day watch ....whew !
On 04/10/98 (Fred) Dave Dekker
said:
I really enjoyed my short stint and NMF. Great place to live. I was stationed there from
August 1959 to Sept. 1960. Cook by the name of Bill Church and his family were a good friends to my
wife and I. Remember Brody RM2, Chuck Montanese, an ET named Pollard, and ole Fred Siegel walked in
the door about the time I walked out. Would love to get E-Mail from anyone that served at this
time. Regards
On 01/31/98 Jay Schmidt
said:
Hello, ex-NMFers. I am putting together a Web site. I have some pictures from the late
1960s era. I would love to have you send me earlier and later pictures of the station. Please send
in GIF or JPEG format and identify the photo if possible. Thanks from your Table Host.
On 12/28/97 Richard Sibley
said:
Served at NMF from 72-73 as RM. Ended up living across the street from the station. The
mansion has been a private residence for years and is now for sale. The operations buildings are
being given to the town of Marshfield. The CG has been a great neighbor. We will miss them. Still
walk the property with my dogs. Best wishes to all who served at NMF.
On 12/03/97 Matthew J Dini
said:
I was there from 89-91, Carlos, Jim good to see you guys are still around.
On 11/29/97 Ralph (Rusty) Hemenway
said:
My new Email Address is rhemen@banet.net. Ralph (Rusty) Hemenway, RMC, RMCS, CWO, Lt,
LCDR
On 11/23/97 Jim Clementz
said:
I was at NMF from 88-91. Good to see quite a few of you here I know from my time there and
also from when I was on Sherman in Boston from 76-78 (must be getting old). Anybody hear from Steve
Davis? Last I heard he was still at WCC.
On 11/08/97 Anthony Coniglio
said:
After I got out of the reg CG, returned to NMF monthly (83-84) for reserve time. Loved to
sit 500. I am still in contact with an old nmf'er Steve Gannon. Sorry to hear that code is no
more.
On 10/24/97 Bill Gulledge
said:
served as RM1 from Aug. 1967 til my discharge on 22 Apr 1970 as RM1. It was a great place
to be stationed. Though, the barracks on the hill started to get really crowded as they brought in
more 'n more oprs for the prelim before building the new site. If memory serves me Otis xmtrs was
just getting started up when I arrived in '67. 73s! to all the oprs that helped make us the best in
the business.
On 08/23/97 CWO3 Bob (JC) Penney USCG Ret 6/96
said:
Bob (JC) Penney here. Was at NMF 76-78 then again in 79-80. Was there with RMCM Lanoie,
CWO Pfeiffer, Jimmy (TAZ) Vaughn, Rich Demore, Jose Franco, Roland Beatty, Joe Perry, Bruce Wood,
Scamyritz??, Hoopaugh and a host of others. Hi Lenny & Sheldon.. You too Jay Schmidt !!
On 08/11/97 John Maine
said:
Stationed at NMF in 1980-81. Had lots of great memories there. Had great shift assignments
with Jim Coville, Danny Mullins and a whole host of others. Have been living in Maryland since
1981.
On 05/17/97 BM2 David W. Kelley, ret.
said:
Was snrw there 80-81. couldn't get the code. But then I got a real job. Struck BM down the
rd. at Scituate. Rm training was great for BM jobs like ood and cox'n. I still listen to ham and Sw
though.
On 05/15/97 Bob Moore
said:
Served at NMF as RM2 June'94-July '95 - Great Duty - Drop me a line
On 05/01/97 CWO3 Sheldon Kaz
said:
I did three tours at old NMF. First time was 1969, then 76-79 and last time 90-92. I was
there as an RM3, RM2, RM1, RMC, and left as a CWO2.
On 04/26/97 Bob Ryder ex-RM2
said:
NMF meant NOT MY FAVORITE.Anyone recall a Chief Krauser, ca. 1964?
On 03/16/97 Ed Ogonowski
said:
EMO 89-93 I still think NMF means near Marshfield.
On 02/25/97 Jake Garris
said:
Looking for MK3 Rob Quichocho. We were at the Academy together.
On 02/11/97 Sheldon Kaz
said:
Have some great memories of old NMF. I was there when it was a Radsta in 69, then again
76-79, and 90-92. Was there as RM3, RM2, RM1, RMC and left last time as CWO2.
On 01/30/97 Mick McKenzie
said:
NMF'er from Jun 81-Oct 82, was an SARW out of RM school thru RM3, nicknamed the wildman,
worked with "characters" like... "55 Chevy", Skam, Ski, Moonman Gamache, Steve
Nagle, Jimmy Vaugh, JC Penny, Tim Dunton....If you don't remember me, you might remember
this....."party at Mick, Skam and Ski's place...we're celebrating the fact it's
wednesday!"
On 01/20/97 Walter "Sparkman" Kane
said:
Greetings fellow brass pounders... Well, you were if youwere there in the 70's and early
80's b4 the CG went QRT onCW. I was at NMF from Apr/75 to Apr/77 then went on to WCCfor a year
before taking off as Radio Officer in the MerchantMarines. I owe it all to the CG! Good training
and a lot offun. See me at http://home.earthlink.net/~wjk3/73
On 01/16/97 Kris Breen
said:
Hi! Kris here, veteran NMFer....stationed at Commsta Boston from 1983-86. Looking for any
fellow radiomen (or other) to say hello!
On 01/12/97 Mike Rems
said:
NMF was my first assignment out of Radio School for 2 months of Medical Light Duty
(following a car accident).My first watch supervisor was Walt Doucette who laterspent many years at
WCC, pipe firmly placed in mouth,copying in silence. A man of few words but of greatability and
charm.Another name from that brief tour that comes to mindis Ray Quinn (xx) who was the best code
copier I eversaw. 73s to all who come by.
On 01/04/97 Leonard Whitmore
said:
I was stationed at NMF in 1952, right after radio school at Groton CT.Then went on the
Eastwind for the rest of my hitch.I know it's a long time ago, but anyone out there from my era
?
On 01/04/97 Jay Schmidt
said:
I was an RM3 in 67 & 68. My enlistment ended at NMF in Oct. 68. I'm still in
communications!
On 01/03/97 GREGORY CARTER
said:
i was an rm3 there in 87-88
On 12/28/96 Mark Labrecque
said:
Stationed here from 84-88. Left for Honolulu inMarch 88. Any word on RMCM LANOIE. He
retired in 86?? Working in Falmouth last I heard.
On 12/05/96 Dale Osborn
said:
TAD from Vigilant in March '85 for a wonderful 30 days. Hi from Portsmouth Virginia
everybody! Hope to hear from you all!
On 12/01/96 Len Sheltry
said:
I was stationed at NMF twice during my career.From 1977-79 (RM2/RM1) and again from
1981-86 (as an RM1.) My wife (Heidi) was also stationed there as a Radioman. I made RMC and my wife
gotout of the CG. We then transfered to Seattle.
On 11/17/96 Fred Siegel
said:
This is where my career took off. I reported to NMF as a SA (1960) and struck for RM.
While there I met my future wife, and made RM3. Left NMF in early '61.
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