In The Navy?

Camaero · 08-25-06, 05:05 AM

Just curious how many of you have served or is serving in the navy right now. (US or any other navy.)

I would like to hear about your experience.

SkvyWvr · 08-25-06, 06:56 AM

Did 24years in the US Navy. Served aboard 2 Amphibs, 1 Knox class Frigate, commissioned the 1st Ageis cursier the USS Ticonderoga and my last ship was the Nuke cursier South Carolina. Loved every moment of it.

Kapitan · 08-25-06, 08:07 AM

Was due to join as officer on the 10th september but i have to re sit my exams so no giving up just yet.

However i have served ona ship called Dart 8 a 26,000 tonne roro frieghter that does dartford to zeebrugge route.

Dowly · 08-25-06, 08:28 AM

Does sailing on a rowboat count?

Ishmael · 08-25-06, 10:46 AM

6 years USN 1972-78 as a sonarman aboard USS Schofield(DEG-3) & USS Elmer Montgomery(FF-1082). Semi-circumnavigated the globe in both directions. Found 7 confirmed Soviet subs. Actual battle station was on MK 114 Underwater Battery Fire Control System(also maint tech for same). Actually had a crewmember of one of the subs I tracked in the Med in 1976 tow my car home from Burbank to Pasadena, CA in 1998. Good luck with those exams Kapitan. My old Division officer aboard the Montgomery, Ens. John Stufflebeam went on to make flag rank, was a rear admiral & Pentagon spokesman during the Afghanistan war and commanded the Abraham Lincoln battle group during the Iraq War. I believe he is a vice admiral now.

Kapitan · 08-25-06, 10:52 AM

Thanks ishmeal i hope to one day just gain command thats all id like my own ship.

Takeda Shingen · 08-25-06, 10:59 AM

I sailed an inflatable pool raft. Made Captain, too. Nice boat, so long as the youths are not doing cannonballs.

08-25-06, 11:12 AM

1969-70, USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887), rebuilt WWII Gearing-Class destroyer. Patrolled the gun line (fire support for the marines), lifeguard duty off Hanoi (never picked up anybody), escort duty for carriers Ranger and Bon Homme Richard (did pick up the crew of a damaged Phantom who ditched while on approach). Only 4 months off Viet Nam, but a lot of interesting experiences.

Fish · 08-25-06, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowly

Does sailing on a rowboat count?

My granddad was in the navy, does that count.

Camaero · 08-25-06, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowly

Does sailing on a rowboat count?

My granddad was in the navy, does that count.

So was mine... but no hehe

Bartolomeus · 08-27-06, 04:32 AM

Hi

Are for 7 years in the german navy. Served aboard 1 Frigate, 2 Patrol Boats and a Minesweeper.

Zarlock · 08-28-06, 02:58 PM

6 years in the German Navy here, just finished 2 months ago.

Served aboard a fast patrol boat and two intel boats.

08-25-06, 05:05 AM	#1
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	In The Navy? Just curious how many of you have served or is serving in the navy right now. (US or any other navy.) I would like to hear about your experience. __________________

08-25-06, 08:07 AM	#3
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	Was due to join as officer on the 10th september but i have to re sit my exams so no giving up just yet. However i have served ona ship called Dart 8 a 26,000 tonne roro frieghter that does dartford to zeebrugge route. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-25-06, 10:52 AM	#6
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	Thanks ishmeal i hope to one day just gain command thats all id like my own ship. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-27-06, 04:32 AM	#11
Bartolomeus Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 190 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Hi Are for 7 years in the german navy. Served aboard 1 Frigate, 2 Patrol Boats and a Minesweeper. __________________

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08-25-06, 06:56 AM	#2
SkvyWvr Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Addison ME Posts: 469 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Did 24years in the US Navy. Served aboard 2 Amphibs, 1 Knox class Frigate, commissioned the 1st Ageis cursier the USS Ticonderoga and my last ship was the Nuke cursier South Carolina. Loved every moment of it.

08-25-06, 08:28 AM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Does sailing on a rowboat count?

08-25-06, 10:46 AM	#5
Ishmael Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morro Bay, Ca. Posts: 659 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	6 years USN 1972-78 as a sonarman aboard USS Schofield(DEG-3) & USS Elmer Montgomery(FF-1082). Semi-circumnavigated the globe in both directions. Found 7 confirmed Soviet subs. Actual battle station was on MK 114 Underwater Battery Fire Control System(also maint tech for same). Actually had a crewmember of one of the subs I tracked in the Med in 1976 tow my car home from Burbank to Pasadena, CA in 1998. Good luck with those exams Kapitan. My old Division officer aboard the Montgomery, Ens. John Stufflebeam went on to make flag rank, was a rear admiral & Pentagon spokesman during the Afghanistan war and commanded the Abraham Lincoln battle group during the Iraq War. I believe he is a vice admiral now.

08-25-06, 10:59 AM	#7
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I sailed an inflatable pool raft. Made Captain, too. Nice boat, so long as the youths are not doing cannonballs.

08-25-06, 11:12 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	1969-70, USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887), rebuilt WWII Gearing-Class destroyer. Patrolled the gun line (fire support for the marines), lifeguard duty off Hanoi (never picked up anybody), escort duty for carriers Ranger and Bon Homme Richard (did pick up the crew of a damaged Phantom who ditched while on approach). Only 4 months off Viet Nam, but a lot of interesting experiences.

08-28-06, 02:58 PM	#12
Zarlock Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	6 years in the German Navy here, just finished 2 months ago. Served aboard a fast patrol boat and two intel boats.