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Batmex1 |
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 11:15am
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Ahoy, shipmates! Thought I would introduce myself. Name is Ralph Duran, retired Master-at-arms CPO (1974-1995). I have always loved the PT's since I was kid and learned about the 109 boat. My uncle, Henry Tellez (now deceased) was a Seabee in the PTO and would love to tell us nephews about his adventures and his encounters with the Peter Tares. I enlisted in the NAVY because of him and made it my career. Too late to serve aboard the devil boats but love them just the same. When I graduated from A school back at NTC San Diego,(1974) my "dream sheet" was PBR's but the Navy in its infinite wisdom sent me to the USS Enterprise CVN-65 and my fate was sealed to serve in bird farms for the majority of my career. I am very proud and honored that you have seen fit to allow me to join this board. Anchors aweigh and godspeed!!!
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 12:13pm
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Welcome aboard. I think you will enjoy your stay here. Many fine folks on this site that can answer just about any question you might have in mind..............
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Batmex1
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 12:17pm
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Thanks for the welcome. I have been reading many of the posts here and have already increased my knowledge about 1000 times! Thanks again! Hope to visit here quite often!!
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 12:49pm
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Welcome aboard Chief! (from one Chief to another)
I agree with you, this board is really great for all the expertise and sharing of stories and everything else. Except for the occasional spat between agreeing which is the best boat: Higgins or Elco (I say Higgins!) we are all pretty freindly here. The group I am in has been directly helped numerous times by members of this board, so I think your contributions will be very well recieved. Hope to hear more from you soon. Take care.
Jerry Gilmartin MMC(SW) -nuke Ret
USS Long Beach CGN9
USS California CGN36
Save the PT Boat PT 658 Curator Portland, OR
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earl
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 2:40pm
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welcome aboard ralph.it will be good to have some fresh input.
earl pt 108 ron 5
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Will Day
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 5:01pm
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Welcome aboard, Chief....
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Batmex1
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 5:25pm
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Thanks again to all for a great welcome! Its been awhile since I've been around and/or talked to some "old" salts. I miss my NAVY, well, sometimes Anyway, hope to add my $.02 once in awhile....if nothing else, might give the devilboaters a chuckle or 10! Hearty hand-salute to you all!
Ralph Duran
MAC,(AW),USN, (RET)
USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65
USS LAWRENCE DDG-4
USS TRIPOLI LPH-10
USS CARL VINSON CVN-70
USS KITTY HAWK CV-64
VAW-114 MIRAMAR, CA.
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 6:12pm
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Hey Ralph,
Last time I checked the Kitty Hawk still had a 63 painted on it! Jerry
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Batmex1
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 7:57pm
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Roger that....63......maybe my oldtimers kicked in.....64 was the Constellation i believe. Dont know....after awhile they all look alike.....haze gray and underway. Thanks for that!!!
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: Jul 20, 2009 - 8:07pm
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Thats OK after all you were on the Big E. Once an Enterprise sailor, Always an Enterprise sailor. The most awesome ship in the NAVY Big E!! I will always be in awe of that ship. It still is the fastest carrier ever built. Jerry
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