Thank you for the hard work you do on the web site. I served on the Sierra from 1982-1984 and again from 1985-1987. I belong to the USS Sierra Veterans Association and still keep up with a handful of former Sierra Sailors. I was in R-3 division. If anyone remembers me, drop me a note. I retire from the Reserves in 2009 after almost 28 years.
Hello: My name is Ken Nichols now a retired lighting Sales Manager, after completing college who served on the Sierra from 1967-68, in S-1 Division, as a SK-3. I came aboard from NSD GITMO, shortly before deploying to OPERATION SPRINGBOARD ; spending the winter in San Juan(oh gee). I truly look back to those days; i really grew up during my Navy time, and like a lot of old vets wish i had stayed. My (2ND)wife Linda and reside in Boynton Beach,Fl and would like to hear from old shipmates.
My name is Don Keener (RM3) and I served aboard the Sierra about the same time. I came aboard from NAS Gitmo and served until Sept. '68. I would like to hear from former buddies of the radio shack...
i was onboard the sierra from 1959-1962 in evaporator room like to find a med cruise book for that time would also like to hear from others that served at that time warnick65@hotmail.com.best time of my life
hello-my name is Dave(pat)Patterson & i was on board the Sierra in 1967 & 1968 during operation springboard--i worked in the repair gang machine shop (valve's) just aft of the mess deck ---i would like to find the cruise book for springboard---i got to visit with my ole buddies WADE SPIVEY & STEVE SALSBURY--36 years later & Wade had one--i was in that book & didnt know it till then--
Hello: My name is Michael Reed. I served aboard the Sierra from 5/83 - 9/85, in S-7 Division, as a DP2. Great memories... Returned to Eugene, OR. after EAOS in '85, and have lived next door in Springfield since '91. Would love to hear from shipmates who remember me.
Hi Shipmates! Roy Crane, MR3, served on board from Nov 73 to Jul 76. Sierra was homeported in Norfolk when I arrived. I was fresh out of MR'A' school in San Diego. Assigned to the main Machine Shop, as a MRFA I did all the grunt work that E-2's are supposed to do. And made parts as well. And what a first-rate shop it was too.
I recall the Sierra bowling team was short a man, and I was invited to join. It wasn't for my skills as a bowler, that's for sure. I could bowl a consistent 110. 'Seems like we played against other ship's teams - 'been a long time ago. I was 20 y.o., single, lived on board, and pretty well 'fresh off the farm'. Good times.
Later on, I worked with Scott Stevens in the Pump Shop, one deck above the Main Shop and on the port side. He was from Michigan. He and I built small plastic model USN ships while we were onboard. Launched a couple of 'em - one out in the Atlantic, and one in Pensacola Harbor.
In either '75 or '76 Sierra did a tour working on the USS Lexington CV-16 ? at Pensacola. I enjoyed that, especially since I have a fondness for Essex class carriers. While we were in Pensacola, the Naval Air Museum was close by. 'Got to attend a Blue Angels show while we were there. If I recall, they were flying F4 Phantoms.
In July of '76, I was transfered to the USS Vulcan AR-5, which had many similarities to Sierra.
I became a civilian in July 0f 77. 'Been farming ever since.
I served aboard the Sierra from 10/1958 to 9/1960 in the Print Shop R-1 division. Went to the Med in 69 and do have the Cruise Book & plan on bringing it with me to this years reunion in Ocean City, NJ. This is for anonymous blog. Hope to see you all there. 2 more shipmates, since i have joined have passed away that belonged to our organization, Ray Bennington & John Burlew.
Wow this is great I was on the Sierra in 1983 and 1984 I was a fireman apprentice worked in the tech library under Chief Paterson my name was Susanne Baker, I got out of the navy in 1985 which was the biggest mistake I ever made. Being on the Sierra was amazing and a thrill of a life time alot of hard work but so worth it.
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Richard,
Thank you for the hard work you do on the web site. I served on the Sierra from 1982-1984 and again from 1985-1987. I belong to the USS Sierra Veterans Association and still keep up with a handful of former Sierra Sailors. I was in R-3 division. If anyone remembers me, drop me a note. I retire from the Reserves in 2009 after almost 28 years.
Hello:
My name is Ken Nichols now a retired lighting Sales Manager, after completing college who served on the Sierra from 1967-68, in S-1 Division, as a SK-3.
I came aboard from NSD GITMO, shortly before deploying to OPERATION SPRINGBOARD ; spending the winter in San Juan(oh gee).
I truly look back to those days; i really grew up during my Navy time, and like a lot of old vets wish i had stayed.
My (2ND)wife Linda and reside in Boynton Beach,Fl and would like to hear from old shipmates.
My name is Don Keener (RM3) and I served aboard the Sierra about the same time. I came aboard from NAS Gitmo and served until Sept. '68. I would like to hear from former buddies of the radio shack...
my name is william huston EN3
was on board from 82 to 86 had a great time if yo remember me give me a shout
i was onboard the sierra from 1959-1962 in evaporator room like to find a med cruise book for that time would also like to hear from others that served at that time warnick65@hotmail.com.best time of my life
hello-my name is Dave(pat)Patterson & i was on board the Sierra in 1967 & 1968 during operation springboard--i worked in the repair gang machine shop (valve's) just aft of the mess deck ---i would like to find the cruise book for springboard---i got to visit with my ole buddies WADE SPIVEY & STEVE SALSBURY--36 years later & Wade had one--i was in that book & didnt know it till then--
i posted as anonymous b4
Hello:
My name is Michael Reed. I served aboard the Sierra from 5/83 - 9/85, in S-7 Division, as a DP2. Great memories...
Returned to Eugene, OR. after EAOS in '85, and have lived next door in Springfield since '91.
Would love to hear from shipmates who remember me.
Dan "Big Bird" Jones, served from 1980-1984 had a son born on our 1982 IO cruise, looking to talk to anyone that remembers me.
Hi Shipmates!
Roy Crane, MR3, served on board from Nov 73 to Jul 76. Sierra was homeported in Norfolk when I arrived. I was fresh out of MR'A' school in San Diego. Assigned to the main Machine Shop, as a MRFA I did all the grunt work that E-2's are supposed to do. And made parts as well. And what a first-rate shop it was too.
I recall the Sierra bowling team was short a man, and I was invited to join. It wasn't for my skills as a bowler, that's for sure. I could bowl a consistent 110. 'Seems like we played against other ship's teams - 'been a long time ago. I was 20 y.o., single, lived on board, and pretty well 'fresh off the farm'. Good times.
Later on, I worked with Scott Stevens in the Pump Shop, one deck above the Main Shop and on the port side. He was from Michigan. He and I built small plastic model USN ships while we were onboard. Launched a couple of 'em - one out in the Atlantic, and one in Pensacola Harbor.
In either '75 or '76 Sierra did a tour working on the USS Lexington CV-16 ? at Pensacola. I enjoyed that, especially since I have a fondness for Essex class carriers. While we were in Pensacola, the Naval Air Museum was close by. 'Got to attend a Blue Angels show while we were there. If I recall, they were flying F4 Phantoms.
In July of '76, I was transfered to the USS Vulcan AR-5, which had many similarities to Sierra.
I became a civilian in July 0f 77.
'Been farming ever since.
I served aboard the Sierra from 10/1958 to 9/1960 in the Print Shop R-1 division. Went to the Med in 69 and do have the Cruise Book & plan on bringing it with me to this years reunion in Ocean City, NJ. This is for anonymous blog. Hope to see you all there. 2 more shipmates, since i have joined have passed away that belonged to our organization, Ray Bennington & John Burlew.
Make that the `59 cruise not 69.
Wow this is great I was on the Sierra in 1983 and 1984 I was a fireman apprentice worked in the tech library under Chief Paterson my name was Susanne Baker, I got out of the navy in 1985 which was the biggest mistake I ever made. Being on the Sierra was amazing and a thrill of a life time alot of hard work but so worth it.
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