MAGRAW, John abeech90l@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 Crew 11 from 1968-1971 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Any info on my FE AE1 D. K. Hughes would be appreciated. I would also like to get a squadron patch and would like to obtain a model of a SP5B Martin Marlin from my time in VP-48..." [E-Mail Updated 06APR2005 | 05JUL99]

MAHAFFEY, Sterry D. Sr. otetz@aol.com "...I was in VP-6 from 1947-49. I would appreciate hearing from my old 'mates!..." [07FEB98]

MANN, ADC Mark A. Retired mmann1@yahoo.com "...I joined VP-5 in April, 1972 as an ADJAN. VP-5 was on deployment to NAS Sigonella, Sicily at the time. I was first assigned the duties of Duty Driver. In those months, I met many of the aircrew when I delivered food, coffee, and water to the flights. That led me to riding along on a tactical flight one day and I thought that was the neatest thing since sliced bread. Then I heard about the second mech program and started lobbying to be allowed to enter that program. I was allowed and when the squadron next deployed to NS Rota, Spain / NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, I was there as a NATOPS qualified second mech. Another deployment back to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and then I was up for orders. Wanting to continue flying, I reported to VP-31 for FE school, where I finished #1 in my class. My next assignment was VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. From there, I went back to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and taught ground pounders at NAMTD1011. My next assignment was VP-30 FE refresher followed by VP-45. While at VP-45, my wife got really sick and I took a humanitarian transfer to NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Fortunately, she recovered quickly and I terminated my humanitarian status and reported to VP-16. When that tour ended, I reported to RTC Orlando and pushed boots for 3 years. After RTC, I went back west to VP-31 for another FE refresher course and on to VP-47. I retired from the Navy in 1993 and went to work for United Technologies Corporation's Pratt & Whitney Division and then on to their Hamilton Sunstrand (formerly Hamilton Standard) Division. I retired from there in 2013 and currently live in the Charlotte, NC area. I loved the VP community and everyone in it, and I loved flying the greatest airplane ever built...." [28FEB2019]

MANNING, ATC Joseph B. Retired josephbman@aol.com "...I served with ATU-12 (1948-1951), VP-6 (1951-1954), VW-1 / VW-3 (1958-1961) and VP-19 (1963-1968). I retired as a ATC. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [10APR2006]

MAPPEL, AW2 Marlan mappel@att.com "...I served with VP-6 from June 1968 to March 1971. Flew in crew 1,2, and 4. Would like to hear from anyone in VP-6 at that time. Made deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines 1969 and NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan 1970. Would like to hear from anyone that was in VP-6 at that time. Let me know if you will make the Reunion..." [10DEC2002]

MARGESON, CDR http://www.navy.mil/homepages/vrc30/XO.htm "...Commander Margeson graduated from the University of Washington in 1985. He was commissioned through the Naval Aviation Officer Commisioning Program in Pensacola, Florida and designated a Naval Aviator in April 1987. After completion of flight training and initial fleet replacement training in the P-3B Orion, CDR Margeson reported aboard VP-6, the "World Famous Blue Sharks" in Barbers Point, Hawaii. While attached to VP-6, he served as Schedules Officer, Nuclear Safety Officer and Pilot Training Officer completing two NORPAC deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska and one WESTPAC deployment operating from NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NSF Diego Garcia. After completion of his first sea tour, CDR Margeson reported to VP-31 for FRS Instructor Pilot duty where he earned a transition to the E-2C Hawkeye. Immediately following initial carrier qualification aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) he reported to VAW-110 for fleet replacement training in the E-2C Hawkeye followed by fleet duty attached to the "World Famous Hormel Hawgs" of VAW-114. While attached to VAW-114 he served as Pilot Training Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and Assistant Maintenance Officer completing two WESTPAC deployments based aboard the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Following CDR Margeson's second sea tour and fifth sea service deployment, he reported for shore duty as a "Red Knight" Primary Flight Instructor attached to VT-3 based at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. While at VT-3 he served as Administrative Officer and Operations Officer and received his second fleet transition, this time to the C-2A Greyhound. Following a quick fleet transition training cycle at VAW-120 in NAS Norfolk, Virginia, CDR Margeson reported to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron THREE ZERO. He assumed the duties as Detachment TWO Officer-in-Charge based aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) completing a RIMPAC exercise and WESTPAC deployment in support of Operations DESERT FOX and SOUTHERN WATCH. He completed his tour as the Squadron Operations Officer overseeing one of the most successful and safest operational years in VRC-30 history. Following his tour in VRC-30, CDR Margeson volunteered for a second straight C-2A Officer-in-Charge sea duty assignment transferring to the Navy's only forward deployed C-2A detachment, VRC-30 Detachment FIVE based in NAS Atsugi, Japan. As the Det FIVE OIC, CDR Margeson led the Detachment during three at-sea periods based aboard the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and prior to his departure successfully prepared the Detachment for their role in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. CDR Margeson's most recent assignment was a Chief Staff Officer to Commander, Airborne Early Warning Wing, Pacific..." [11JUL2003]

MARINO, Greg gmdoc1@icloud.com "...I served with VP-6 (1971-1974) flying as a FE..." [21MAR2016]

MARTINEZ, Carlos mehmcpm@yahoo.com "...I served in VP-6 from March 1990 to just before decom, my first and best tour! I hope my old squadron mates are well. I'd really like to hear from anybody who knows where Fred Marazita or Celeste Harnish are. I lost track of them a while back. I was stationed around Hawaii until May, 2000. I'm now in San Diego working with the brown-water Navy. Sure miss the VP days...take care all!..." [10SEP2000]

MARTINEZ, Ricardo A. "Marty" ramart51@aol.com "...I served with VP-6, VP-9, VX-20 and VX-30. Working as a Maintenance Manager (LAWTFC Fueling Operations) at Los Angeles International Airport since retirement in 2004..." [05MAY2017]

MASSENBURG, REAR ADMIRAL Walter B. http://www.mid-atlantic-log.net/KeySpeaker.htm "...A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Rear Admiral Massenburg graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics and was commissioned in November 1970. He commenced flight training in January 1971 and was designated a Naval Aviator the following November. After recruiting duty at Naval District, Pittsburgh as part of Operation Feedback, Rear Admiral Massenburg was detailed to VP-45 from August 1972 until January 1976. He participated in one Atlantic and two Mediterranean deployments while assigned as Legal Officer, ASW Attack Officer, Nuclear Weapons Training Officer, and Quality Assurance Officer. From February 1976 to June 1978, he served in VX-1, participating in the operational evaluation of the P-3C Update II, Harpoon Missile System, DICASS Sonobuoy and numerous detachments in support of special operations. While at VX-1, he obtained a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. In August 1978, Rear Admiral Massenburg reported to Naval Facility, Antigua, West Indies, as the Executive Officer. Two years later, in October 1980, he was assigned to VP-30 as the Team Leader of the COMPATWINGSLANT Tactical Training Team. In January 1983, he again reported to VP-45. During his tenure as the Operations Officer he deployed to NS Rota, Spain / NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal; the squadron was awarded the COMNAVAIRLANT Battle "E" award. Rear Admiral Massenburg was later selected as a member of the Chief of Naval Operations sponsored Antisubmarine Warfare Continuum (OP-113C) in the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel and Training. In February 1986, he was assigned to the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare) as the Antisubmarine Warfare Aircraft Inventory Coordinator (OP-508C2). He reported to VP-6 as the Executive Officer in March 1987. Rear Admiral Massenburg commanded VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from March 1988 until March 1989. During this time, the squadron deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska and participated in RIMPAC 88. Rear Admiral Massenburg subsequently attended the Naval War College where he received a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies, graduating with distinction in June 1990. He then served on the staff of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff as the Branch Chief, Tactical Forces Branch in the Force Structure, Resources and Assessment Directorate (J-8). Rear Admiral Massenburg was selected as a Material Professional in May 1992 and completed the Program Management Course at the Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Following his graduation, he reported to the Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Program Office as Deputy Program Manager for the P-3 Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program (AIP). In April 1995 he assumed command of the Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290), responsibilities included: the acquisition, support, engineering, and logistics for all P-3, S-3, EP-3, ES-3, VP Special Projects, and Foreign Military Sales of the P-3 aircraft for fifteen countries. Rear Admiral Massenburg assumed the leadership and management responsibility of the Assistant Commander for Logistics (AIR-3.0) on 22 February 1999. Rear Admiral Massenburg's Decorations include the Legion of Merit with one Gold Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars and numerous campaign and service awards..." [24JUN2003]

MASTERS, CDR David R. Retired dmasters@comline.com "...A native of Phoenix, Arizona, with 2 years 8 months in the United Stated Marine Corps reserves CDR Masters graduated from Phoenix College in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Aeronautics. He entered flight training as a Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) in 1958 and was commissioned Ensign USNR and designated a Naval Aviator in October 1959. Initial operational assignment was flying the P2V-5FS in VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from Nov 1959 to Jan 1963. Participated in 3 Western Pacific deployments while assigned as Navigation Officer, Classified Material Control Officer and Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and Patrol Plane Commander and augmented to USN. His next assignment was VT-29 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas as Navigation Flight Instructor and Power Plants Division Officer and he attained Aircraft Commander Designation in the C-117, C-118 and T-29 aircraft. Selected for USNPS, Monterey, California in 1963 CDR Masters attained Aircraft Commander Designation in S-2 type Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft and completed college courses in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Warfare and Industrial Safety and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree May 1966. CDR MASTERS next received orders to the Aircraft Carrier U.S. Ranger CVA-61 as Ships Assistant Navigator in 1966 to 1968. During this tour CDR MASTERS qualified as Navigator, Deep Draft Command, Officer of the Deck in-Port and Underway, Boating Officer, Command Duty Officer and Conning alongside during Underway Replenishment. He also undertook the development and the rewriting of all boating, ships control, duty officer and emergency ship handling books for the U.S. Ranger. During this tour he completed several deployments to the South China Sea operating from Yankee Station in combat support of U.S. Forces in Vietnam. In 1968 CDR MASTERS next received orders to the ARMED FORCES SENIOR STAFF COLLEGE, Norfolk, VA completing studies in World affairs, Political assessment, Major Staff Warfare planning and War Plans Development. CDR MASTERS next tour of duty was with the NAVAL AVIATION SAFETY CENTER as assistant editor of Naval Safety publications for Surface Ships, Submarines and Aircraft from 1968 to 1969. CDR MASTERS then began his second tour with VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1969 to 1972. Prior to reporting to VP-6 in November, 1968 as Maintenance Officer, CDR MASTERS attended P-3 Orion aircraft transition training in VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California earning Patrol Plane Commander designation. He served as Aviation Safety Officer, Maintenance Department Head and Patrol Plane Commander in the P-3A Orion aircraft. During this assignment CDR MASTERS completed several deployments to Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. He served as Officer-In-Charge of Naval Air Forces Vietnam at NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. He then received orders to COMPATWINGTWO as staff Maintenance officer achieving the highest levels of Pacific Fleet Operational Readiness and Full Systems Capability for all assigned Patrol Squadrons. For his final career assignment CDR MASTERS received orders to NAS Lemoore, California to implement a new method of Weapons System Development (FIT) for the F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter. The F/A-18 Hornet was developed to replace the former F-4 Phantom fighter and the A-7E attack aircraft. As a result of the Maintainability and Reliability improvement of the F/A-18 strike fighter, maintenance man-hours per flight hour were reduced by over 80%. After completing this most satisfying assignment CDR MASTERS retired with 25 years of military service. Since his retirement CDR MASTERS had participated in many entrepreneurial endeavors in which he obtained US patents for some of them. He enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife Diana..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 31JUL2007 | 07DEC2001]

MASTERS, Jack JAMAPARTY@WEBTV.NET "...June 1947 BOOT CAMP SAN DIEGO company 42 Oct. 1947 Av. fundimental school, NAS Jacksonville, Florida Dec. 1947 NATTC Millington, Tn. Aug. 1947 AL3 ATU-10 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas flt. crew, Maint. stores Apr. 1951 AL2 FAW-6 staff. Pearl H. July 1951 VP-6, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii P2V's Aug. 1951 VP-6 NAS Atsugi, Japan flt. crew Jan. 1952 AL1 VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1952 VP-6 NAS Kodiak, Alaska (Flt crews 1953 VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii Nov. 1953 VR3 NAS Moffett Field, California R6D's Inspection & test & flt.crew Feb. 1957 Left navy, worked at Stanford U. in elctronic research. Got teaching degree and taught for 27 years, mostly public secondary school as well as doing real estate and other but my fondest memories are N A V A L AVIATION AND its wonderful people. I, like many of you, joined at 17 and grew up there...our proms. & "frat parties" stuff happened in the navy. I would not trade or sell that exprience or the memories for all the gold (or stock options) in California!..." [31JUL2001]

MAURER, Ed emaurer@atlantic1.com "...I'm a retired AW1 (1978-1997); looking at my old squadron's page (VP-6 & VP-62) I saw mentioned some old Shipmates. That was nice; especially reading about the wheels-up landing VP-6 performed on Kawaui back in 1980. I never know too many details about it till now. PS: We've an old Soviet Juliet class sub here in the bay area that has been restored and is open as a static display. Haven't been to it yet but it looks like something to go see when the boy gets a little bigger. Aloha..." [14JUN99]

MAXWELL, AE2 Colleen colleen@sailsantacruz.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1985 to 1989. I have great memories and often think about everyone I served with. If your out there send me an email..." [07JUN2004]

McCANN, YN3 Dennis L. dmc9601686@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 67 to 71. Deployments: (2) Naha, Okinawa & (1) NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Would like email or street addresses of any officers or enlisted personnel in squadron..." [06JAN99]

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McCULLOUGH, Don Circa 1968 dmac1147@gmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (1966-11/1968) as a "Julie" Operator with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan..." [E-Mail Updated 19APR2015 | E-Mail Updated 07AUG2008 | E-Mail Updated 24OCT98 | Updated 25JAN98]

McCUNE, TERRY mack@thevision.net"..I am seeking old navy buddies that served with me at NOTS, China Lake (1948 - 1952 and VP6 (Blue Sharks)(1952 - 1954). We were all AD1 at the time. Names are GEORGE ZINGLER and LOUIS CAMERSON HALL. Would be delighted to hear from any one that knew me any time during my Navy career. (1942 - 1966). Give me a call at 209-526-1218 or give me an e-mail message." [E-Mail Updated 16MAY2001]

McDONALD, ATC(AW/NAC) Doug McDonald.DouglasC@tacamo.navy.mil "...I served as P-3A/B IFT/Radio Operator. VP-6 Jun-84 to Sep-87. VAQ-44 Oct-87 to Oct 91. BUPERS SDC Oct 91 to Sep 96. SERE NAS Brunswick, Maine Oct 96 to Present. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me...Currently at VQ-4 doing the TACAMO thing..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 22JUN2000 | 11APR98]

McEACHERN, AMH1 Kenneth W. werunamck@att.net "...I served (FE) with VP-6, VP-31 and VP-48..." [30NOV2014]

McGUIRE, Clarence D. pappymac@bellsouth.net "...I started out in Jan 1959 in San Diego. Joined VP-6 in March 1959. Started flying P-2V's as an AO. Transfer'd in Jan 64 to Fall Brook Cl., Seal Beach Annex. Out in Aug 64. Back in Oct 68 with the TARS in NAS Jacksonville, Florida then as a VP-62Plank Owner. Transfer'd Oct62 to VP-64 NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania as an AW2. Then to HAS-30 to HSL-36 Mayport. Transfer'd to VP-30 as a AW1 instructer in non acustic P-3C II. RETIRED Aug 83 AWC. Would like to contact anyone who may have crossed paths with me. Also looking for those who participated in Operation Dominic Spring of 62..." [E-Mail Updated 24FEB99 | 17MAR98]

McGUIRE, David pappymac@bellsouth.net "...I was in vp 6 Feb 59 until October 63. I do not have the numbers about the aircraft but someone might know. During operation Dominica we were returning from a patrol when we had a fire in the starboard receip. We were unable to maintain flight on one engine so we exercised the jettison bill. Then we took it a little beyond and stripped the aircraft of every thing plus wiring. We were being followed by a rescue aircraft that was directly over head when the PPC told me to fire the flare. (did not know that the Dumbo was overhead)) The flair missed the plane but scared them enough for them to move back. We flew on one engine for many many hours at an altitude of 25 to 50 feet. When we landed at Christmas Island we ran out of fuel at touchdown. The Aircraft was a strike. If any one remembers please E Mail me. Thanks. This took place in the spring of 61 or 62. (Old Age memory)..." [12MAR99]]

McGUIRE, Ronald Lee mcguire@gte.net "...I was stationed with VP-6 from 1961-1964. Flew with various crews. AOAN at the time. Contiuned my military career retired in 1982. Worked until 1998 for Raytheon as Senior field engineer in the middle east. Really nice to see this page and book. My brother and I were statationed together in VP-6 such fond memories" A special hello to "Big Squirley." Now live in Maud, Tx RR2 Box 228 75567 903-585-2205..." [22JUN98]

McKAY, AW1 Byron byron_mckay@flashcom.net Circa 1974 Circa 2000 "...I was an AW with VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1973 to 1976, and an Instructor at FASOTRAGRUPAC NAS Moffett Field, California from 1976 to 1979, and spent 1980 on board USS Ranger out of San Diego as a member of the CIC ASW team, during which I got my flight time in SH-3 and S-3A/B aircraft. I was on around 3 deployments to WestPac during my stay at VP-6. I left the Nav in 1980 for personal reasons, and have always missed the sense of family with my Shipmates and squadron members. I've never had a better job since..." [Picture Updated 07JUL2000 | 11MAY2000]

McKENNA, Doug "DougieMac" Retired dhmckii64@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1977 to 1983, VP-1 from 1983 to 1986, VP-22 from 1986 to 1988 including TAD to VP-17 NAS Adak, Alaska in 1987, VP-31 (2nd Mech School) in 1979 and FE School 1981 and VP-62 (Reserve) from 1989 to 1996. I got a few degrees from Embry-Riddle and an A & P Cert and currently have my own consulting company. I travel extensively so let's communicate a hook-up. Aloha!..." [E-Mail Updated 19MAY2011 | E-Mail Updated 22JAN2003 | 27DEC98]

McMILLIN, Jerry L. mpatjer@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1950 to 1953 and TWA from 1963 to 2003..." [24JUL2003]

McMILLAN, Jasper jmcmil12@netscape.net "...I served with VP-1 and then with VP-6 (1983 through 1987). Would like to hear from anyone interested..." [27MAY2000]

MEGOW, Randy rmegow@hotmail.com "...Would love to hear from any old Shipmates. Started out in VQ-1 from 1985 till 1990. Went Flight Engineer and have been in VP-6, VP-4, VP-11, VP-10, VP-26, and now find myself here at CPRW-5. Can't say "shore duty is for fags" anymore. Take Care, and God's speed to all..." [12DEC2002]

MENSEN, ADCS Scott Retired Circa 2001 porsche413@aol.com "...I joined the Naval Air Reserves in Dec 1972 on the delayed entry program. Just two weeks out of high school and after a short Reserve boot camp in NAS Memphis, Tennessee. I completed T-56 "I" level repair training and was sent to AIMD NS Rota, Spain where I spent two years in the shop as well as at the jet test cell (and 6 mos in the crash crew), while in NS Rota, Spain I completed training for a Private Pilots License and flew all over southern Spain in the flying club's two Cherokees, 150's and the T-34. It was a great time for a young teenager living off base and touring around Spain. I spent many a weekend in Torremolinos, or at the various Ferias. I joined the Navy with the desire to fly and when my time was up in Spain I was given orders to Second Mech training at VP-31 NAS Moffett Field, California and then across the runways to VP-46 where I deployed to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan in 1976 ( back to ‘31 for FE trng.) and later NAS Misawa, Japan in 1979, both great deployments with a lot of flying and a lot of traveling to other countries, P.I., Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong , Australia, Indonesia, and many more. In 1980 I moved to the other coast with VP-24 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and low and behold my next deployment took me back to the Pacific with the first 2 + months of the NAS Bermuda deployment in NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and various points in that AOR. In 1982 I moved across the street to VP-30 as an FE Instructor doing Alt NATOPS and Fleet IUT. I missed WestPac though and in '85 transferred to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and to VP-6, my first deployment there in '86 to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, the pinnacle of deployments especially since I had become a CPO by that time. You can't top being a CPO in Cubi!! The next VP-6 deployment was to NAS Adak, Alaska and that was obviously the payback for a great NAS Cubi Point, Philippines deployment, it sucked really bad and the only good thing was the dets to Elmendorf for training flights, Chillkoots is da bomb!! In '88 I got my wish to go to Special Projects (VPU-2) and that is the best place to be as an FE! I spent the next 5 years there and felt like I was stationed in NAS Misawa, Japan and made frequent dets to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. We spent Christmas and New Years in NSA Bahrain during the Gulf war in 90/91. In '93 I left Hawaii for NAS Jacksonville, Florida again, this time in VP-30 as the FE Airlant Evaluator and then with the decommissioning of VP-31 we became the Fleet NATOPS Evaluation team, It was a great job and I really met a lot of people but I missed WestPac so at the end of the tour in NAS Jacksonville, Florida I moved back to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and VPU-2. Shortly after checking in I found myself at Entebbe, Uganda during the Ruwandan refugee crisis, followed the next year with a NAS Sigonella, Sicily det flying over Bosnia and then a year and a half later in NAS Sigonella, Sicily again for Kosovo, this time with the whole squadron! In between were many dets to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and NSA Bahrain and a lot of Utaphao Thailand stopovers. In Oct. 2000 I completed my last det and in May 2001 I flew my last P-3 flight which put me at 25 years to the day and 14,050 flight hours, and 28 years of Naval Service. During my terminal leave I accepted a position with Hawaiian Airlines in the pilot training department as a DC-10 ground school instructor. In late 2002 we transitioned to the B-767 and taught all of the various pilot ground school classes on that aircraft. In 2007 I moved to the Safety department at Hawaiian as a Flight Safety Analyst for which I manage the Flight Operations Quality Assurance Program (FOQA) and the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). My wife and I are still living in Kapolei, Hawaii. Any old squadron mates please drop me an email, I love to hear from old friends. Mahalo..." [BIO Updated 27JAN2014 | BIO/Pix Updated 04FEB2007 | BIO Updated 15OCT2001 | BIO Updated 10SEP2000 | 00XXX97]

MICK, William B. bmick@frontier.com "...I served with VP-6 (1968-07/1971) in the Maintenance Division as a Storekeeper. Still speak with Pete Milito Aviation shop. Retired 2013 from State of WV..." [31MAR2017]

MILDREN, Dwight 'Ike' ikem@erols.com "...VP-31 in NAS North Island, San Diego, California for P2V (5) aircrew training, VP-6 Blue Sharks 1964-1967. When I joined the squadron in Hawaii, it was the day after an emergency deployment in support of early Vietnam operations. I met up with the squadron in Naha, Okinawa. After B School, was transferred back to VP-6 1968-1968 and served one deployment in Vietnam (Utapo), Thailand. My brother, Bob Mildren, received 'brother duty' orders to VP-6 the same day that I received orders to NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, Weapon System Division. Plankholder in the Tactical Support Project, Dec 69. Served as ASWOC/TSC analyst, installer, trainer for TSC NAS Keflavik, Iceland, TSC NAS Moffett Field, California, TSC Jacksonville, TSC NAS Adak, Alaska. Ended Navy tour during NAS Adak, Alaska and worked as a contractor for installations of TSC NAS Sigonella, Sicily, TSC NS Rota, Spain, TSC NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, TSC NAS Bermuda, TSC NAS Agana, Guam, TSC NAS Misawa, Japan, TSC NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and TSC NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. TSC renamed to TSC and subsequently reversed name to TSC due to ASW being out of vogue. I served in VP-68 in USNR and various Reserve ASWOC/TSC and ASWOC/TSC (ASWOC 468) units. Currently working at EMA, Inc. on ASWOC/TSC and other Tactical Mobile GCCS-M projects..." [01APR2000]

MILDREN, Robert bobmildren@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 (1969-01/1971)..." [07AUG2014]

MILLER, Robert B. p3orionb@aol.com "...I served in VP-1 (74-77) and VP-6 (85-87) and did some work with the guys in Dallas in between. I retired in '94 but my times in the squadrons were still the best I ever had. Well, almost the best :) but I have never met etter people or had better friends. For you guys out there still taking the Orion in harms way, good luck and following winds. (Remember, thoswe following winds will be in your face on the way home)..." [18MAR2002]

MILLS, AOCM(AW) Ron Retired mcpo9e@aol.com"...I served with VP-6 (1973-1976), VP-31 (1976-1979), VP-46 (1979-1982) and VP-19 (1985-1990)..." [BIO Updated 08FEB2012]

MINYARD, PO1 Edward D. Retired EMinyard54613704@aol.com "...I served with the Navy from 1969 to August 31, 1993. I have spent most of my time in the Hawaiian Island serving with VR-21, VC-1, VP-6, VP-22, VP-17, NAS Pensacola, Florida Test Cell Operator, NS Mayport Florida (USS Saratoga), NAF St. Louis Mo. Douglas Corp. A-12, and Naval Recruiting Office St. Louis, Mo. I would like to talk to any one of my former Shipmates just to know how you are doing and to let them know that I am thinking of them. Hey Doc - how is the old Watermellon Gang doing? Fair wings and good sailing..." [18MAR2001]

MISCHEL, Jim jmischel@wbcable.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1973 to 1975. I flew with Crew 9 although I made a "circuit" with Crew 4 during the 1974 NAS Cubi Point, Philippines deployment. Transferred to PMTC in July of 1975 where I was aircrew on the one P-3 in that command. Our primary tasking was testing of the Harpoon missle..." [18NOV2007]

MOLINO, Cathy L. (Purdy) molino2@myway.com "...Hi everyone. I served with VP-6 from 1989 to 1992. Just saying hello to everyone..." [01OCT2003]

MOLINO, ADC Tony tbmolino@msn.com "...Was in VP-6 from 1990 until decomm. Great parties at the Coastie Club and even better ones in Ewa Beach. To all Bluesharks from that time in my life "ALOHA". Been out of the community for awhile but still see some of you around. Any Sharks that want to share old times just email me. I also served with VP-9.." [E-Mail/Promotion 01OCT2003 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 19OCT2000 | 05AUG98]

MONDY, Bill Bmondy002@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 from December 1950 through May 1953. I was a crewman with Crew 9 and 11. I would like to hear from anyone from those years. Enjoyed my tour with VP-6..." [12MAY2000]

MOONEY, Larry lmooney@freewwweb.com "...VP-6 1964-1966 ATN Radioman I would like to contact my old Shipmates..." [31JUL99]

MOORE, ATCS Bill Retired oldwrestler@aol.com "...I've contacted some of you but if you remember me, VP-6 December 1976 to July 1981. Drop me a line or two. I look forward to hearing from you. Retired and loving it..." [E-Mail Updated 04MAY2002 | 26AUG2000]

MOORE, Bob Rmoorewi@aol.com "...VP-6 July '84 to Aug '87. ETD at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from Aug '87 to Oct. '91. VQ-3 April '92 until I retired in '97. Currently residing in Wisconsin A.K.A. ice planet Hoth! Would like to hear from past squadron mates..." [05FEB2000]

MOORE, LT John c/o His Wife Alison Moore shark.11@att.net "...I'm looking for shipmates of my husband, Lt. John Moore of VP-6, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He served there from 1987-1992..." [28AUG2000]

MOORE, ATCS(NAC) William F. "Bill" Retired oldwrestler@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-6 (December 1976 to July 1981), NATTC NAS Millington, Tennessee AVA Instructor (October 1981 to October 1984), VPU-1 (November 1984 to October 1989), VP-31 (November 1989 to October 1992), VP-46 (Oceober 1992 to December 1995) and retired after returing from NSF Diego Garcia. I now reside in Monmouth, ME. I would like to hear from anyone who may have any pictures of my reitrement ceremony in November 1995 (no pictures were ever provide by the squadron). I would also like to hear from all Shipmates from any of the outfits I was stationed at. My oldest son is currently serving with VP-10 as NAVCOM LT(jg) and my youngest just completed ARMY MP school and is haeding to South Korea in February 2009..." [19JAN2009]

MOREHOUSE, YNC Marvin Retired marvinmorehouse@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (Admin Office) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from April 1955 to April 1957 with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan and retired December 1976. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 23JUN2011 | 01JUN2001]

MORRIS, Richard "Dick" dmorris@mosquitonet.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1964 to 1966 as a Jez Operator on Crew-1. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [11APR2011]

MORRISON, YN3 Steve stevem.92929@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 (12/1965-09/1967) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska (1966)..." [E-Mail Updated 02JUL2012 | 08JAN98]

MOSK, CDR William F. https://cnatra.navaltx.navy.mil/ctw-4/vt-35/cmdsuite.shtm "...Commanding Officer VT-35 - Commander William F. Mosk is a native of Southern California and graduated from the University of California in Los Angeles, with a degree in Economics. Entering the Navy through the Aviation Officer Candidate Program, he was commissioned an Ensign in May 1985. Designated as a Naval Flight Officer in March 1986, his initial fleet assignment was to VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. While there he served as Phase/Corrosion Branch Officer, Tactics Branch Officer and NFO/Aircrew NATOPS Officer. As a Blue Shark, he flew the P-3B(Mod) achieving designation as Patrol Plane Tactical Coordinator and Mission Commander. His deployment sites were throughout the Pacific and Southeast Asia including NAS Misawa, Japan; NAS Adak, Alaska; NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NSF Diego Garcia. In 1990 Commander Mosk was selected for the Pilot Transition program and was designated a Naval Aviator in June 1991. After fleet replacement training at VP-30, he reported to VP-49 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida in March 1992. There he served as Command Services Officer and Tactics Officer and was designated Patrol Plane Commander and Mission Commander in the P-3C. With the World Famous Woodpeckers, he deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1993. Upon VP-49's disestablishment in 1993, Commander Mosk reported to VP-5 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Serving as Quality Assurance Officer and Command Services Officer, he achieved designation as Patrol Plane Commander, Mission Commander, Beartrap Pilot and Instructor Pilot in the P-3C. He deployed with the Mad Foxes to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1994. In January 1995, Commander Mosk was assigned to PCU JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) in Norfolk, VA as Operations Administrative Officer and Officer of the Deck (underway). After the ship was commissioned in December 1995, he deployed for several Builders' and Acceptance trials as well as the initial shakedown cruise. Upon completion of refresher training at VP-30, Commander Mosk reported to Patrol Squadron TEN for his Department Head tour. While a Red Lancer, he served as Safety/NATOPS Officer, Assistant Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Officer. His deployments included a split site to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1997 and to NAS Sigonella, Sicily in 1999. While deployed to the Mediterranean theater in 1999, Commander Mosk flew 44 combat missions in support of Operation Allied Forces. In August 1999, Commander Mosk reported to United States Atlantic Command in Norfolk, VA. Redesignated as United States Joint Forces Command in 2000, he served as C4I Systems Modernization Branch Chief and was responsible for the Theater Air Missile Defense Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration. Commander Mosk reported to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas on 1 November 2001 as Executive Officer of VT-35. Commander Mosk's military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, and the Navy Achievement Medal as well as numerous other unit and service decorations..." [02JUL2003]

MOSLEY, Ernie "MO" ernben@bellsouth.net "...Served with 1965-1966 VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1967-1968 VP-50 NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Moffett Field, California. I would like ot hear from anyone but especially Mickey Flagg..." [06NOV2000]

MULLINS, AMS2 Robert robertmullins@lycos.com "...I was with VP-6 from 71-75. I have seen several names I remember well Price, Ski and a few others. Randy Cade and I keep in touch from time to time (Photo Lab). I have tried to locate a few others with little success so maybe someone I know will get back to me. It would be great to hear from some of the crew that was there when I was. If anyone knows where Yvan Duranleau (AJ) is please let me know. We all sure had some times. I still have cruse books from 1971-72 PI. and 1972-73 NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan deployments..." [03NOV2000]

MURKEN, AX2 Walter "Walt" dodlawman@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-6 (1970-1973) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2014 | 24DEC98]

MURPHY, ADC (AW) Glen Retired makoa87745@acninc.net "...I served in VP-6 (90-decom), VP-4 (84-87 and 92-95) and at WINGSPAC (95-99) all at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Would like to hear from all lads and women I served with. I have my own business now and would like offer my services to all my Shipmates. To everyone still on active duty, keep up the great job and remember "IF" is in the middle of "LIFE"..." [22SEP2000]

MURPHY, Seibert L. seib_m@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 and VP-60..." [E_Mail Updated 08JUL2009 | 14FEB2000]

MURPHY, AMS3 Tom Murph6148@aol.com "...I served in VP-6 1969-1971. Worked in the airframes shop and on the "check crew". Was on deployment to the Philippines and Thailand in 1969 and then to Okinawa in 1970. Home base was NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Break out those old cruise books and send me an e-mail..." [08FEB2002]

MYERS, AO3 Mark seadog411979@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1984 to February 1988 in the Corrosion Control and Ordnance Shop. Would Like to hear from anyone that was in the squadron then. I saw Bill Davis 10 years ago at my wedding. Is there any one else from the Ordnance Shop out there? Drop me a line. I would like to hear from ya..." [02NOV2003]

MYERS, Richard L hlmyers@aol.com"...I was a member of VP-6 when we first arrived in NAS Atsugi, Japan, and prior at Tachikawa and Johnson AFB..."

NEAL, Don c/o His Son Michael Neal chase.neal@mciworld.com "...My father was in VP-6 in the early fifties. He is Don Neal and his address is 369 37th St., Astoria OR 97103. I'm sure he'd appreciate hearing from others in his unit..." [25MAR2000]

NELSON, AW2 Gregory A. roadsscholar@gateway.net "...Served with VP-6 from 1969-1972. I flew with Crews 5, 6, and 11 out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. My time including deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAS Naha, Okinawa, and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines with various detachments to Utapao, Thailand, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, etc. This is a great web site. I'll be happy to return contact to anyone interested..." [15NOV99]

NELSON, AK2 James B. jn@armaster.com "...I served with VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as an Aviation Storekeeper (AK) from 1987 to 1990. VP-6 was a great family. I miss my friends and those I've lost contact with over the years. I would enjoy hearing from any VP-6 Shipmates or those I served with at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii Supply. NAS Adak, Alaska, NSF Diego Garcia, and who could forget NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. My NAVY days where the glory days. Best wishes to you all..." [30JUN2007]

NICHOLS, PNC Larry ldnichols@starpower.net "...I was in VP-22 and then VP-6 out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I was a PN1 when reporting to VP-22 and, if I remember correctly, was with VP-22 deployed at NAS Adak, Alaska when I made PNC ..." [03JUL2001]

NICHOLS, Michael timbercamo1@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 (07/1978 to 09/1981) as a Cook..." [16JUL2011]

NOVETZKE, LCDR Richard C. N999N@aol.com "...From Pensacola it was Hutchinson Ks for multiengine and the PB4Y-2 thense to first squadron duty with VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Certain events made that a memorable tour. Sally gave birth to two beautiful daughters now both married and parents to two each of our four grand children. Dick did his obligatory tour at the nav table of the P2V5-F while at the same time moonlighting with the local FASRON flying fleet airplanes FASRON was too lazy to pickle. It was great sport and included the F6F, F4U, AD-5, F9F-5,6, Panther and Courger, F2H-4 Banshee and some other minor sports and little known religions that I have since forgotton. . . .I think the SNJ was in there somewhere. Coming off a P2V training flight on the nav table and going to the FASRON line and "checking out" whatever looked like fun to fly was truely a wonderful experience and I will forever be thankful to the Navy and a series of FASRON operations personnel who believed me every time they would asked me if I was checked out in the airplane. Yea Sure. I have fond memories of walking slowly down the stairs from the Ops Office with the flight manual in my hand looking for the chapter titled "How to Start the Airplane". Serveral times I had to have a Plane Captain make the start but from there it was just plain fun. While in VP-6 I skipped the right seat and got a job as PPC with a crew of my own, I was so impressed with myself I figured this was the life for me. Accordingly, I applied for Regular Navy, but with the stipulation that I be sent back to college to complete work toward a degree. The Navy agreed but said it would be 1965 before that would happen so I took my discharge after four years and put myself in school at the University of Minnesota where I finally did complete my undergrad work. That was 1956 and I continued to want to be around airplanes so when the Navy called and offered me augmentation to Regular Navy from civilian life I opted to become a lifer and put the uniform back on and joined my second squadron, VP-10 in NAS Brunswick, Maine. Two signal events occured during my VP-10 tour which incidently only lasted about 18 months. The first event occured because I was the Fleet Air Wings "personal" pilot and as such spent time in Washington while he was on business. At BUPERS I learned that I was doomed to be on sea duty non stop for the next 8 years. Ugg I said to myself. When I got back to Brunswick, several days Iater, I had a nite launch over the Atlantic looking for a oil drum or something that looked like a Russian sub. It was 3AM, 100 feet off the water, flying the same Bureau Number P2V that I had soloed in Kodiak Alaska 5 years earlier. . . .and I decided then and there that I had to leave the Navy. It took me 9 months to get out so back to civilian life I went as a military sales rep for Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For the next 2 years I flew with the Naval Reserve out of NAS Minneapolis (VP-814). One day I got a call from Aero Commander Inc. in Olkahoma with a offer to come to work for them. . . .which I did. I checked out of VP-814, packed my family in the station wagon and headed for Oklahoma City to find a house then on to NAS Dallas, Texas to check into another VP. Never got there. While on the road, the Berlin crisis hit and I heard on the car radio VP-814 had been called to duty. I figured if I was gonna take thier money I better be ready to do the duty and since I didn't want to go back in the Navy, I never did check into NAS Dallas, Texas and that was the end of my flying of Navy airplanes. I missed it but to me family came first and the two simply were not compatable. At Aero Commander Inc I was called National Accounts Sales Manager which meant I got lots of flying in on various demo tours of new models of the Commander. I got into experimental and production flight test and worked with the turboprop version of the Commander as well as the Jet Commander. After 7 years there, I got a phone call one day from Collins asking me to come back to work for them. . . . I accepted and back to Cedar Rapids we went. Two years into my new job as Director of Sales for Collins, I got fired from the job in what I recall to be one of the classiest political confrontations one could ask out of the corporate world. It was great sport as well as great theatre. Two days later, I was "recalled" and went to work with Arthur Collins at the "think tank" in Dallas. Since I am not all that bright, sitting around thinking all day was not my cup of tea but the gods of corporate life smiled on me and a head hunter connected me with McGraw-Edison and suddenly I was in the station wagon again, this time headed for Ft. Lauderdale to head the Instrument Division. Ft. Lauderale is no place to raise children. Cedar Rapids Iowa is. A call to a banker friend of mine in Cedar Rapids pleading with him to find me a distressed business I could buy (cuz I didn't have any money) led me to the purchase of a company called Midwest Nameplate Co. I formed a corp to acquire the assets and U.S. Nameplate Co. was born. (http://www.usnameplate.com). That was 1970. We have been here ever since. As I grew old the company became more prosperous and on balance I could say life has been good. During the interim, we added two more children. . . .both boys. . .one is here working with me in the company and the other is in SLC in the movie business as a camera sorta person. Wife Sally when not raising kids was the consumate volunteer and had her nose in just about anything that had to do with making kids happier than they were. Meantime she brushed off her political disappointment at Goldwaters failure and ran the Iowa Republican Party for several year as Chairman (person). In 1989 George Bush tapped her for a Ambassador post and she took up residence in Malta for the next four years. I was on the commute from Malta to CID during that time and racked up a ton of Frequent Flyer miles with TWA. All in all it was a grand experience and we were looking forward to Sally's next posting in Austria when Clinton upset the applecart. So now were are Cedar Rapids and Naples Florida citizens. I am in the process of turning my company over to my kids and hoping and praying I can keep my mouth shut and hands off and let them see what they can do with it. I still fly airplanes. I currently have a Cheyenne for serious travel but up until last year had a N2S-4 Stearman for fun and games. It was a beautiful airplane. . .in Navy colors of course..." [BIO Updated 21AUG2000 | 15JUL2000]

NOS, Scott P. sgnos@worldnet.att.net "...VP-6 1989-1992, TSC Iceland 1992-1994, USS Kitty Hawk 1994-1996, VPU-2 1996-1997, OIC FASO Det NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1997-NOW. Getting ready to get out! Married to Mo Vargas' Sister Gianna and one great son!..." [21APR98]

NOWOSAD, Walter M. w13n7starview@gmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (10/1958-09/1961). This was my first and the best of assignment of my twenty years in the Navy. I have since retired from civilian pursuits. Please feel free to contact me..." [E-Mail Updated 17JAN2012 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 23AUG2004 | 22APR99]

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OBBINK, Bruce J. bruceobbink@comcast.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1958 to 1962. Served with some of the very best men that I have ever known. I had a long tour with the squadron and have relived all those moments with great reverence. We have retired and moved to the California coast..." [E-Mail Updated 25MAR2008 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 15JAN99 | 07FEB98]

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O'BRIEN, Mike OB419@aol.com "...I served in VP-6 from 1954 to 1958. I was Patrol Plane Commander for crew five in "PAPA CHARLIE' 5, and also known as "Fight'n Five", and without a doubt the very best in the fleet..with the best men that ever flew the Neptune..Kloac, Harris, Lytle, Mibb, Mason, Allen, Walker, Boese, Kemp and Fredenberg. We proved it..." [20JUL2000]

OSTROFF, Jeff Retired jeffostroff@embarqmail.com "...I served with VP-31 in October 1974, VP-6 (IFT on Crew 3) from January 1975 through December 1976, VP-23 NAS Brunswick, Maine (Flying P-3Bs as an IFT and Radio Operator), and VX-1 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (Flew an EP-3A as IFT). I went civilian and got a job flying specially modified P-3As for General Offshoe Corp. out of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Re-entered acive duty in 1984 as a P-3C IFT student at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VP-40 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1985 to 1998, TAR with VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1988 to 1992, VP-68 NAF Washington, D.C. from 1992 to 1996, and VR-53 NAF Washington, D.C. until I retired October. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates. Thanx!..." [E-Mail Updated 11JUL2007 | E-Mail Updated 11JUN2006 | E-Mail Updated 21JAN2004 | E-Mail Updated 08JUL2001 | 16AUG98]

OWNEY, IS1 Lee leeowney@hotmail.com "...I was a member of VP-6 "Blue Sharks" from 1982 to 1985. I served in the Intelligence Division IS1 Lee Owney. I left in 1985 and went to Fleet Intelligence Center Europe and Atlantic in NAS Norfolk, Virginia until 1988 and then became an Civilian (Sandcrab) at the same location until 2003 when I retired as a GS-12. I look forward to hearing from some of my old VP buddies..." [09AUG2006]

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PADILLA, CMDCM Leo Retired vp47cmc@aol.com "...Yo Shipmates, finally removed my khakis after 33 years of service 1 June 03. My last tour was with NSAWC in NAS Fallon, Nevada, sadly not with a P-3 command. Twenty-seven years with P2Vs and P-3A/B/Cs, I was like a fish out of water in Fallon. Luckily, Shipmates at K-Bay persuaded me to do a retirement ceremony there with my community. Mahalo to CMDCM Mo Radke and YNCM Larry Box. The finishing touch to the day was some painted label San Miguel and Red Horse, compliments from AECS Ron Wood, mahalo Mate. I'm now a college student working towards a degree in Golf Course and Sports Turf Management and a househusband. Life is GREAT, and transition has been smooth. My only hang-up is missing the great times and sea stories with the gang. I'd love to hear from friends during tours in VP-4, VP-6, VP-22, VP-31, VP-46, VP-47, VP-48, CPW-2, CPWP, CPRFP, VQ-3, and PMTC, NAS Point Mugu, California. Final destination is Mesquite, NV, but temporarily in San Diego for school..." [BIO Updated 24OCT2003 | BIO Updated 18APR2000 | 22OCT98]

PARKER, Ronald rrjparker@aol.com "...I served two years as a Parachute Rigger in FASRON-119 from April 1952 until APril 1954 at NS Sangley Point, Philippines. It was a growing up period for me. I was only 17 when I arrived fresh out of Lakehurst. I later served in FASRON-119 and VP-6 at Oak Harbor, Washington. As I retire I have to give thanks to all the training and guidance given me by the older people I served with. This made the tour fruitful and leaves me with many good memories. One thing that has always bothered me is why I was sent on a 30 day TDA to the USS ORCA CVA 249, a tender. They also sent a second class storekeeper. M. Able. They had no parachute loft, they didn't seem to have an assignment for me and the ship went to odd place. It went up the Saigon river (remember the French were still fighting there in 1953) and picked up Vietnamese sailors, then the ship went to Bangkok. Afte thirty days it returned to the Phillipines. As I guess it happens in the military some things don't have an explanation. Such as why would we go to Saigon and why did they send us. Anyone got a clue?..." [02JAN2001]

PAVLOW, Mark Pavlow@execpc.com "...I started out my duty in VF-121 at NAS Miramar. Then to VP-6 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [05DEC2000]

PEARSE, LT Robert T. b747rtp@yahoo.com "...I joined VP-6 in February 1964. We deployed to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan in June of the same year. We were a replacement for VP-42 out of NAS North Island, San Diego, California. I was in LCDR Bruce Campbells crew. Since he was a senior officer the second in command and myself were sent with the airplane and crew all over the place. We were detached to Guam, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and ended up in NAS Iwakuni, Japan. In February of 1965 we returned home to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [02JUN2001]

PECK, AME3 Jim fuzzybare47@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 from just prior to deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska in 1966 until leaving for "B" school in early 1968. I worked in the Av-equipment shop. Unfortunately, 41 years doesn't do the memory any good..." [08NOV2009]

PENNINGTON, Will pennie59@comcast.net "..."Hello fellow VP travelers. It has to end someday and for me that day is February 6th, 2006. I'm retiring after 27 years of VP fellowship. It's been a great honor to serve with so many fine people in such great squadrons: VP-8 (1977 to 1981), VP-6 (1982 to 1986), VX-1 (1986 to 1989), VP-11 (1989 to 1992), Force Warfare (1997 to 2000), VP-4 (2000 to 2003) and NAVAIR (2003 to 2006). The riches I've accumulated over the years cannot be measured in terms of per diem, but in memories. The people were the best part, the Orion the best aircraft in the Navy, and the deployment sites unbelievable: NAS Bermuda, NS Rota, Spain, PI, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NSF Diego Garcia, NAF Misawa, Japan and all the detachment sites. Some of the people I will never forget: STGS1 John Phillips; AWCS Mike Glenn, Red Phillips and Jim Piepkorn; Steve Velde, Dave Metzger, Rick Leitch (Rick e-mail me) and Bob Brown; Brian Fraser, Phil Seifert, and Glenn Atwell; Glenn Ford, CWO Baird, John Wolfe, and Bob Lishness; Mike Cherry; Jim (WO) Lee and Craig Springman; Heidi Davis, AT1 Hamelton and all the maintenance folks; and, of course, Tank. Thanks to Nevins Frankel for this GR8 VP website. Thanks to all my Skippers, esp. CDRs Riffle, Sikes, Miller, Hill, Horsman, Skinner and Hollyer, for their confidence and support. Most of all, thanks to AFCM Bud Leady and ABCM Sam (4.0) Underwood: they exemplified the type of Sailor I wanted to be. Fair winds and following seas..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 22OCT2005 | E-Mail Updated 13OCT2000 | 07MAR99]

PEREBOOM, Rob thebooms@sprintmail.com "...I served in VP-6 from 1991-1993. I was in the squadron when it decommisioned. From there I served in VP-9 for a year. I made deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAF Misawa, Japan, and Diego Garcia..."

PERRON, Bill abper@chartermi.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1970-1971. I worked in the airframes shop in Hawaii, Philippines, & Vietnam. Chief in charge was named Olson..." [08JAN2002]

PETERSON, BRYAN FLAMINPETEY@HOTMAIL.COM "...I WAS IN VP-6 FROM "89" TO IT'S DECOM. FINISHED MY TIME IN VP-4 UNTIL JUNE "94". WAS IN VPU-2 FROM "94" TO FEB "99." I AM CURRENTLY WORKING IN THE DALLAS AREA. LOVE TO HERE FROM SOME OF YOU OLD BLUE SHARKS..." [22MAR99]

PICKERING, Richard Charles "Papa Rich" Retired paparich@comcast.net "...Joined the Navy - Flying Midshipmen Program (03/1946), Preflight at NAS Pensacola, Florida (08/1948–03/1949), Basic Flight Training at various NAS (03/1949–10/1949), Advanced Flight Training at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas (11/1949-02/1950), Navigation Training at NAS North Island, San Diego, California (03/1950–04/1950), VP-6 (Maintenance Department) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (05/1950–01/1953), Advanced Training Command (Flight Instructor in PB4Y2 and P2V) at NAS Hutchinson, Kansas (03/1953–09/1955), Maintenance School at NAS Memphis, Tennessee (10/1955–12/1955), VP-22 (Maintenance Officer) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (01/1956–09/1957), FAW-2 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (10/1957–02/1960), Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey, California (03/1960–03/1962), Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS F) at Arlington, Virginia (04/1962–03/1964), Naval Air Technical Training Center at NAS Glynco, Georgia (04/1964–06/1964), USS Essex (CV-9) (CIC and Operations Officer) at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island (07/1964–07/1966), Office of Naval Operations (Aircraft Carrier Assignment - World Wide) at Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia (08/1966–07/1968), U.S. Naval War College at Newport, Rhode Island (08/1968-07/1969), Staff, Commander-In-Chief ((CINCPAC), Camp H, M, Smith, Oahu, Hawaii, Briefing officer for Admiral John Sidney McCain Jr.) U.S. Pacific Command (08/1969–06/1972), NAS Moffett Field, California (Maintenance Officer and Executive Officer) (07/1972–07/1976) and retired (with 6000 pilot hours) on July 1, 1976..." [12AUG2013]

PINHO, Joseph M. josephpinho1@gmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (1970-1972) and would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [06MAY2015]

PITTMAN, Gerald (Jerry) TGPittman@aol.com "...I served in VP-6 from Apr 1966 until Aug 1969. Made three deployments NAS Adak, Alaska 66, Okinawa 68, The P.I. 69. Served with a great bunch of guys in Crew 9, PPC Lt. Fred Holt, Crew 4, PPC LCDR Jesse Heywood, and Crew 2 & 1, PPC CDR James A. Loberger. I'm probably best remembered as the idiot that walked away from a $10,000+ tax free Re-Enlistment bonus in 1969. Like to hear from my Shipmates and friends from those wonderful years..." [01SEP98]

PLANK, AWCS Chuck (CW) Retired cwp47@yahoo.com "...Served in VP-6 and VP-56; ASWOC/TSC NS Rota, Spain, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NAS Sigonella, Sicily; CPW-11. Retired in sunny Fla in 92. Have lost contact with almost everyone and would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [22MAR2005]

POMEROY, Charles charlesp@coffee.ocn.ne.jp"...I served in VP-27 (PB4Y2s) from November of 1948 until the squadron Disestablished in December of 1949, starting as an AL3 (flew with Lt. Cdr. Wiley Hunt) and doing one tour flying out of Kodiak. Served in VP-6 from January of 1950 (again flying with PPC Hunt, and then with Lt. Sullivan in our second tour in Japan) to 1953. Yes, I was one of the original "Blue Sharks" and flew a total of 79 missions during the Korean war, doing two tours of duty. (By the way, P.R. Foster and "Rags" Raglan, both of whom I had flown with in VP-27, were MIA in the patrol lost near Vladivostok during our second tour in 1951 I served one more tour in Kodiak with VP-6 in late 1952 (Lt. jg Scott Carpenter was our Navigator, Lt. John St. Marie our PPC), after which I was transferred to Alameda, where I joined VP-9. VP-9 brought me out to Japan again for a third tour of duty in 1953, just after the shooting stopped. But the Navy decided that La Dolce Vita was what I needed, so it was a transfer to Naval Attache duty in Rome, Italy, for two years. Then back to my beloved P2Vs. this time P2V-7s, with VP-11 at Brunswick, Maine. We did a tour in Malta, from where I was again able to visit old friends in Rome. I left the Navy in November of 1956, after almost nine years of service, to continue my eduction. I have been in Tokyo most of the past 40 years working as a correspondent for various publications..." [E-Mail Updated 07MAY2005 | E-Mail Updated 11OCT99]

POWELL, Gary gary.powell@home.com "...Served as a DK2 in VP-6 from '84-'86. Feel free to drop me a line. Would really like to get in contact with old buddies like Jim Murray, Van Steekley, Dean Mayers, and other YNs/PNs/DKs (groundpounders). But hearing from any old Shipmates will be great!..." [09AUG2000]

POWERS, AW3 Sam sam@sgtpowers.com "...I served with VP-6 from (1977-1980) with a deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 10SEP2014 | 15MAR2001]

PRICE, Kenneth KPriceKen@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from May, 1971 to Feb. 1975 . Would love to hear from Shipmates who served at the same time..." [30MAR2000]

PRIOR, RICHARD c/o SAMANIEGO, RUDOLPH R. (Sam) SAMANIEGOCFO@AOL.COM "...I SERVED WITH VP-6 FROM 1962 TO 1965 IN SUPPLY. I MOVED FROM TEXAS TO OHIO TO BE CLOSER TO AN OLD Shipmate RICHARD PRIOR WHOE SERVED WITH ME ALSO. WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD SHIPMATES FROM VP-6..." [09FEB2002]

PROEHL, AW1 Anthony (Tony) Retired tproehl@meekercoop.net "...I served with VP-1 (1980-1983), FASO DET NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (1983-1986). VP-6 (1986-1990) FASO DET NAS Moffett Field, California (1990-1992). Retired 1992. Alive and well living in the frozen tundra..." [E-Mail Updated 10JAN2006 | E-Mail Updated 03OCT98 | 31MAR98]

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PUCA, Stephen Retired vio1@comcast.net "...I had the pleasure to serve as an IFT with VP-6 from 1975 to 1978 and VP-4 from 1982 to 1985. I retired at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in June 1985. It's been way too many years since I have heard from any of my old Shipmates/flight crew members. I don't remember too many names now but some of the ones I do are: LT Dick Settles, the best officer I ever knew and my PPC on Crew 5 with the world famous Blue Sharks; LT Gary Cramer with the platinum blond hair who loved to sail; an AW named T.K. Hohl;, a FE named George Fields, and another AW named Chuck Johnson. Some of the best years of my life and the best times I ever had were spent with you guys in the VPNavy. Got my "mumbles qual" in 1975 and never looked back!..." [E-Mail Updated 01JAN2007 | 19APR2006]

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RADULSKI, Stan mompop8@verizon.net "...I served with a great bunch of guys as a line crewman with VP-6 from 1949 to 1952. Would be glad to hear from any and all..." [21APR2006]

RANDALL, AW3 Kevin "Scooder" kevin@randallconsulting.net "...I served with VP-6 through the decom in 1993. I would love to hear from any of you that I served with. I was an AW3 and went to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Misawa, Japan with VP-6. My nickname was Scooder. Hope to hear from any of you..." [07DEC2002]

RAUSCHER, ATC Jerry j2crausch@msn.com "...I first joined VP-22 in August of 1956 and spent the next 7 and a half wonderful exciting years with them. I then went to Florida to a heavy rag and 3 years later returned to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii VP-6 some years later returned to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii to join VP-1. All wonderful years. Looking for anyone that has a few minutes to swap email..." [22APR2007]

"...RAY, CDR Willard Douglas "Doug"...CDR Willard Douglas "Doug" Ray passed away November 25th, 2011 in Creston, IA. Cdr Ray served with VR-8, VR-7, VP-6, VP-46, Naval Missile Center (NMC), VR-30. Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Merlin Wilkins and the Rev. Dianna Clark will officiate. Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery with military honors. There will be no public viewing..." [30NOV2011]

REAP, LCDR Dan Retired dateach@hawaiiantel.net "...I started my long VP career at VW-1 TACAMO NAS Agana, Guam which later became VQ-3. Left NAS Agana, Guam as an AE3 and went to VP-50 where I made AE2. 1969 - 1971. Made deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan and NS Sangley Point, Philippines, with detachments to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Good friends with Steve Gueid and Jerry Zwolley (can't remember the correct spelling). VP-31 from 1971-1975 then off to VP-22 as an AE1 and started a 20 year stay at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Went to VC-1 and made AEC and Avionics LDO. Then to VP-1 from 1983 - 1985 as Material Control Officer and finished up as Assistant MO. Left NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as a LT and went to Ottawa Canada on the PEP. Great job as Aircraft Engineering Officer for the CP-140. Back to VP-6 from 1989-1992 as MMCO. Back to VC-1 as assistant MO until they disestablished. Finished up at VP-4 and WINGSPAC and retired, LCDR in 1995. Have been teaching at various universities in Hawaii and working as a contractor for the government. Love to hear from old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 03MAY2008 | E-Mail Updated 07SEP2004 | 12FEB2003]

RICHERZHAGEN, Rich kcir2591@aol.com "...I am looking for members of VP-6 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1975 to 1978. I worked VP line and Ground support. Did Philippines deployment in 78 also several NAS Agana, Guam and NSF Diego Garcia dets..." [20NOV2001]

"...RICHTER, AECS Dennis...I am sad to report my long time friend and Shipmate passed away October 30, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Dennis was assigned to VP squadrons / AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida and VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as Mainenance Control Senior Chief where he retired 1986 and moved to the Philippines. He eventually returned to his home town in Iowa where he has resided since the mid 1990's. He is suvived by his wife, 3 grown children and one granddaughter. He will be missed by all that know Dennis..." Contributed by TILLIS, AFCM Donald dtillis1@yahoo.com [31OCT2014]

ROACH, ADR3 TM troachsr@aol.com "...I was in ATU-614 from 1957 until it closed. Prior to NAS Hutchinson, Kansas I was in VP-6 from 1955 to 1957. I would love to hear from old Shipmates..." [10OCT2006]

ROACH, ADR3 Tom troachsr@aol.com "...Would like to hear from all Blue Sharks who served during 1955-57. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Tom Russell, John Lemley, Larry Lambeth, Eugene Heiney and Dave Fins dfuzzycat@aol.com. If you want to contact any of the above I will forward any notes to them..." [27JUL99]

RODRIGUEZ, AD3 Felix feliz.o.rodriguez@us.army.mil "...I served in VP-6 from 1991 until decom, then I served in VP-22 from 1993 until decom. Now I am in the Army as a Legalman SSG. I would like to hear from the powerplants shop specially the onorthodox mechanics..." [E-Mail Updated 11FEB2009 | 25APR2001]

RESPONDEK, Nick nicker61@yahoo.com "...looking for buddies. I was in VP-6 from 85 to 89 as an AO on crews 5 and 11..." [21FEB2000]

RONEY, JAMES GLOCK19@SGI.NET "...I AM LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER Shipmates FROM VP-6 FROM THE YEARS OR 1960-1963. ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY OR IF YOU ARE ONE, PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANKS IN ADVANCE..." [15SEP98]

"...ROSE, AE1 Ronald Edward...I am sad to report that my friend, Ron Rose (VP-1, VP-6 and VP-31), passed away December 23, 2014 in Winter Park, FL. SEE: In Memory of Ronald Edward Rose..." Contributed by SALAS, AECS Rick rbsalas@msn.com [27JAN2016]

ROSE, AE1 Ron Retired ronbren4@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1972 to 1980, VP-31 from 1980 to 1983, and VP-1 from 1983 to 1989 as a Flight Engineer. I could of never made it in the regular navy, but the VP Navy - now that was a party that lasted for 16 yrs of my 20 years four months and six days of service. I flew with a lot of crews and enjoyed them all. Really miss all those I flew with and those who supported the air crews..." [E-Mail Updated 22DEC2003 | E-Mail Updated 14FEB2001 | 29NOV98]

ROSENBERG, Leo lechro@yahoo.com "...My VP tours were in VP-16, NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1959-1963, VP-6, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1967-1969, VP-44, NAS Brunswick 1974-1977 and CPW-11, NAS JAX 1977-1980. I would enjoy hearing from some of my old Shipmates...I served in ATU-614, Hutchinson, Kansas. I worked in the Elecric shop, working on P2V-4,s. As a civilian I have worked the last fifteen years on the staff of Commander, Sea Control Wing, Atlantic at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida and now NAS Jacksonville, Florida" [BIO Updated 25APR2000 | 24AUG98]

ROSSMAN, AW2 Ken Retired kenr64@comcast.net "...I served with VP-49 (1965-1970) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (Julie/Jez) and VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployments to NAS Bermuda, Utapao, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan..." [E-Mail Updated 27JUL2012 | 19FEB2000]

"...ROTHMAN, MS1/AW1 David L...ROTHMAN, David L. MS1 formerly AW1 USN (Ret) passed away 8 Sep 2014 at the age of 65. The Patriot Guard Riders having been invited by the family of fallen US Navy Veteran, MS1 David L. Rothman, to stand and honor during his Interment service at the Diamond Crest Cemetery, Susanville, CA. 96130. MS1 David L. Rothman served his country proudly from 21 Dec 1973 to 30 Apr 1994. MS1 David L. Rothman entered the US Navy at the end of the Vietnam War and served as an Aircraft Acoustic Operator flying in US Navy P-3's. Later in his career, he became an instructor in Anti Submarine Warfare until his separation in Apr 1994. After serving in the US Navy, David Rothman was actively involved with the VFW and American Legion in Susanville, serving as the Van Ride Coordinator for Veterans needing travel arrangements to the VA Hospital in Reno, NV. until his retirement. MS1 David L. Rothman was a proud US Navy veteran. Because of his love of life, his sense of humor and his love for his family, he will be missed by many." While flying as an AW, Dave was assigned to VP-4 (74-77), VP-6 (78-82), VP-31 (82-85) and VP-48 (85-89)..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [30NOV2014]

ROTHMAN, Dave [(209)858-2990] "...SS3; VP-4 (November 1974 through February 1978), VP-6 (October 1978 through September 1982), VP-31 (January 1983 through December 1985), VP-48 (December 1985 through October 1989), and retired May 1994. Old Shipmates passing through the Central Valley can contact me at (209)858-2990..." [28MAY2000]

ROWAN, Tim milrow@webtv.net "...First I flew as a ss-3 in VP-6 out of Barbers Point Hawaii from July 1984 to May 1988 (crew five) two Philippine and one NAS Adak, Alaska deployment. I was wondering if there are any old shipmates out there, officer or enlisted...would love to get in contact with you!!..."

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"...SALAS, AECS Rick...My husband, AECS Richard Salas, passed away February 1, 2018 in Portland, OR. Rick served with VP-31 (1969), VP-1 (1969-1972), VP-50 (1972-1975), VP-31 1975-1978), VP-48 (1978-1981), VP-31 (1981-1984), VP-6 (1984-1987) and CPW-2 (1988-1991)..." Contributed by Barbara Salas rbsalas@msn.com [26JUL2018]

SALAS, AECS Rick Retired rbsalas@msn.com "...I served (FE) with VP-31 (1969), VP-1 (1969-1972), VP-50 (1972-1975), VP-31 1975-1978), VP-48 (1978-1981), VP-31 (1981-1984), VP-6 (1984-1987) and CPW-2 (1988-1991)..." [27JAN2016]

SALOMON, CAPTAIN Ferdinand L. FerdSalomon@mchsi.com "...I served with VP-5 from 1980-1983. I joined the squadron in NAS Jacksonville, Florida right after the NAS Bermuda deployment and then made back-to-back NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments with the Mad Foxes. My brother, Gate was also in VP-5 from 1981-1984 (I think) and I had the opportunity to fly with his crew on week-long det to NS Rota, Spain (I was the PPC and MC, he was the TACCO!! Lots of fun). I then served with VT-6 from 1983-1986, VPU-2 from 1986-1989, VP-6 as Ops Officer from 1990-1991 (deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska during that time and had to watch Desert Storm on CNN with everyone else), CPW-2 from 1991-1993, VRC-30 from 1993-1996 XO/CO CODs (81 traps), NATO (London!) from 1996-1999, and NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida 1999-2001 Base XO. I am still active, now the Chief of Staff for Chief of Naval Education and Training at NAS Pensacola, Florida, probably retire in 2004. Would be interested to hear from any Shipmates I served with!..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 27JAN2003 | 02DEC2002]

SAMANIEGO, RUDOLPH R. (Sam) SAMANIEGOCFO@AOL.COM "...I SERVED WITH VP-6 FROM 1962 TO 1965 IN SUPPLY. I MOVED FROM TEXAS TO OHIO TO BE CLOSER TO AN OLD Shipmate RICHARD PRIOR WHOE SERVED WITH ME ALSO. WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD SHIPMATES FROM VP-6..." [09FEB2002]

SAWYERS, PH1 (NAC) John islandcop@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (1983 to 1987), PMTC (1987 to 1991) and VP-69 (present)..." [21SEP2003]

SAXTON, Jim jfs0758@eagle.sbeach.navy.mil "...I served in VP-6 from 65-70, VP-31 from 74-77 and VP-47 from 77-80. I threw in a little shore duty in-between at NAS Bermuda, NAF El Centro, and NAS Key West. Two tours onboard the USS Kitty Hawk 83-87 and 92-93 and one tour onboard USS Tarawa. Retired in 93. Would like to hear from any of my former Shipmates. "AO's forever..." [21OCT98]

SAYE, Robert (Bob) P. Saye c/o his son Jim Saye jwsaye@negia.net or james.w.saye@lmco.com "...My father served as an electrician in VP-6 from 52-53 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and in NAS Kodiak, Alaska. His name is Robert (Bob) P. Saye and he was from Athens, Ga. and still living in Ga. If you served with him or know anyone who may have please e-mail me. Thanks..." [08SEP98]

Obit "...SCHAMP, ATC Herb Retired...Herb was a terrific individual. His heartattack on the morning of the 21st shocked everyone...he walked when he played golf, three times a week. He was the Miramar Men's Golf Club. He dedicated a lot of time to San Diego Jr. Golf. He sang in his church chior. Our Mother of Confidence Catholic church in University City (San Diego) was packed for his memorial service, a testament to a wonderful man and shipmate. Respectfully, AXC Dennis "Fetch" FETSCHER Retired dfetscher@cox.net..." [30DEC2006]

SCHAMP, ATC Herb Retired (Deceased 2001) WILLYV2@AOL.COM "...I arrived in NAS Kodiak, Alaska in March 1963 after ASA-16 and crew training at NORIS. Since I had spent 3 years in VW-12/AEWBarRonPac at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii flying radio in the Willy Victor (hence the e-mail address), I was assigned to Crew Six the next day for a flight out to NAS Adak, Alaska. Returning from the NAS Kodiak, Alaska deployment in July, I was assigned to Crew-8 with Lcdr. Conklin as PPC, Ray Jensen as Julie and Tony Mano as Jezz and the rest of a crew which trained together at NORIS. As a crew, we worked all of the Electronics and had it all covered. My APS-20 school in Biloxi in 1958 helped out a lot. We flew 13614 for 1 year as we kept the same plane with the crew. On our way over we ron at Kwajelien and on take-off the pilots nesa cracked. We had to wait for a new one and had a good week of deep sea fishing. Fianlly made it to NAHA and VP-6 departed for NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Lots of young ladies left crying at the gate! We made many trips through the Tainan Straits which was exciting and/or boring depending what happened. Together with Crew 1, we went to Saigon for the first of the Market Time deployments in July 1964. We were the first two aircraft to fly the recon's and had a good time in Saigon. Both of the crews painted "Nose Art" on the planes and that became the fad for the deployment. Crew ONE had Snoopy sitting on top of a Tori Gate looking for Subs. Crew 8 had Johnny Oinen (our AO) paint a large swordfish with one of the "go to hell" hats from Saigon on its sword in rememberance of the good fishing on Kwaj. I remember the day ZE-6 (135555 or "triple nickle five") landed at NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan with a stuck gear. They jacked it up, dropped the gear and pinned it, replaced the props, ran up the 3350's and with a min crew returned to NAHA. And it made the flight back to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Returning to Ault Field the 135614 was sent to PAR (commonly called "paint and return"). I stayed in Crew 8 and picked up Buno 140971 as our "new" plane. If any of you remember me, you will remember I painted the radio compartment gold. We made the 1965 NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment. Again making 2 trips down to Saigon for Market time. After some time back at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, I left for VR-21 in Oct '66, went to VFP-63 at NAS Miramar in Oct'69, AVIB SCHOOL in June of 73, NAMTD-1013 MIRAMAR in March '74, CVW-11 STAFF as AVIONICS/FLIGHT DECK CHIEF in June'77 and retired in November 1978. Worked for Lockheed Marine Systems in San Diego for 16 years on the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles and retired from there in 1996. So, now all I do is play golf and keep house as my wife Sharon is still working for the San Diego City Schools. If any of you recognize the name or time, please drop an e-mail. I keep up on all of the Reunion and have been to quit a few. VR/AEW/VP etc. So, drop a line and let me know how it goes..." [03JAN2000]

SCHLAEFER, Dan dschlaef@acnet.net "...Member of VP-6 1960-1964 We flew P2V-5s all over the South Pacific. Would like some more pictures of P2Vs..." [29JUN98]

SCHOENHOLTZ, Roy royandcarole@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-6 from August of 1964 to September 1966 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii throughout the Pacific and finally at NAS Adak, Alaska. I was an ADR 3 and was lucky enough to attend the decommissioning at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I would like to hear from some of my old Shipmates..." [04MAY2005]

SCHULTZ, Jim jcschultz@aol.com "...My first VP squadron was VP-22 from 72-75. Had the best times of my career with crew 8 and Stanley Morton Brown and John "Squatty Body" Fenton. You too, Glen "Goodtime" Brodie. Got out and made potato chips for Frito Lay for 3 years and re-entered the VP Navy as a TAR with VP-6. Thanks to all the pilots I flew with for keeping me alive. Went to VP-90 as Officer in Charge. Off to COMRESPATWINGPAC for a while and back as CO of VP-60. (Anybody get the idea that I liked Glenview?) A tour at RESASWTRACEN and back to NAS Glenview, Illinois as CO with the job of closing the base. Saw a lot of great units disappear during the "downsizing." I retired when offered the "opportunity" to go to the staff in New Orleans. What a fun career, and all without a single day on a boat at sea. I served with hundreds of great folks and had LOTS of great skippers. I would enjoy hearing from any squadron mates..." [22DEC2000]

SCHULWITZ, AMS2 Wayne R. wrs924@yahoo.com "...I was with VP-6 from 1977 to 1978. I joined the command in NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. I also was with VP-40 from 1978 to 1980. Join the reserves drilled with other commands. In 1991 drilled with VP-93 untill 1993. I retired in July 1999..." [06MAR2010]

SCONTRAS, Andy Retired andyscontras@mac.com "...I served with VP-11 (PPC) from 1975 to 1979 and VP-6 in 1986. I'm always happy to hear from former VP-6, VP-11, ASWOC NAS Bermuda or NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii Shipmates. Life is still great! Did my 20 years before they threw me out and now doing the airline thing with NorthWest..." [E-Mail Updated 01JUN2004 | 18APR2002]

SECHRIST, Dan Dan4Renee@cox.net "...I was with VP-6 from 1975-1978. Spent most of my time with crew 6 operating the JEZ and radar. Would like to hear from any one who was with the squadron at the time..." [E-Mail Updated 28MAY2002 | 05FEB99]

SETCHFIELD, AMCS Glenn Retired seabat60@yahoo.com "...Joined VP-6 from VW-1 just before the 1953/1954 NAS Agana, Guam / NS Sangley Point, Philippines deployment as an AM1 Worked mostly night check as POIC. Flew some with Scott Carpenter's crew. When I left VP-6, I went toVP-4 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Six months there, then 2 years NAS Memphis, Tennessee before close to 8 years in heavy attack, A3s as an enlisted BN. Then to VP-28 as a Flight Engineer. Finished my Navy career at EISO/MEAD mostly on the road out of NAS Patuxent River, Maryland..." [E-Mail Updated 02AUG2009 | 20AUG2004]

SEVERSON, ADC Arne E. Retired arne_92@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 (06/1956-12/1959) with deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan 1958), VP-42 (06/1962-1965) with deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines / NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam (08/1964) at beginning of that Era, Naval Missile Center Oxnard, CA (1965-1968) Power Plant E2A mechanic/inflight tests, AD “B” School (1968) at NAS Millington, Tennessee, VP-42 (1968-late 1969), VRC-50 Det NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (1970-01/1971) (13 month tour), VP-48 (1971-10/1973) P-3 FE Crew 4, Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) (07/1976-08/1978) at NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and retired August 1978 out of CFAO..." [BIO Updated 24APR2020 | 16SEP2018]

SEWELL, AFCM Donald A. Retired dsewell2@austin.rr.com "...I was VP for almost 30 years. Started in 1965 with VP-47, VP-10 in 1972, VP-31 in 1973, VP-47 in 1973, VP-6 in 1985 Also NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Moffett Field, California. Served as F/E for 14 years. Removed from Flight upon making E9. Served as CMC NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Moffett Field, California, VP-47, VP-6 and at AIMSO NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Did a tour with VXE-6 as Maintenance MCPO..." [E-Mail Updated 24MAR2004 | 29SEP99]

SHANK, Gerald (Jerry) Jerry3Putt@aol.com "...VP-6. June 57 to Oct 60. Second radio Niner Transplant 1958 deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. 1st radio Six Transplant 1960 NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment. Some of the best times and memories I ever had. Especially 1959 Austrailian trip..." [20NOV2001]

SHUART, AT1 Jerry M. c/o his son David R. Shuart d16940shua@aol.com "...My father AT1 Jerry M. Shuart served from 1947 to 1968 in various squadrons. VP-112 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, VP-9 Cecil Field, VP-32 NAS Norfolk, Virginia, VP-176 NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VP-109 NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VP-6 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, VP-10 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, and VP-9 Sanford, Fl. If you know him please let me know..." [20APR99]

SILBAUGH, AT1 Randy ransil@sgi.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1985 - 1990 then to NAS North Island, San Diego, California from 1990-1994..." [10OCT2001]

SISK, AO1 DAVID Retired bbstacker67_69@sbcglobal.net "...I joined the Navy in 1963. I served with VR-21 (1964 to 1966), VA-27 NAS Lemoore, California (made the May 1968 to January 1969 WesPac aboard the aboard the USS Constellation), VP-49 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (1969 to 1970), AIMD NAS Lemoore, California (1971 to 1974), VP-6 (1974 to 1977), VP-31 NAS Moffett Field, California (1977 to 1980), USS Tripoli LPH-10 (1980 to 1982), USS Ranger CV-61 Ships Company AIMD (made 1982 WesPac Cruise), NAS Moffett Field, California and retired as AO1 in May 1985..." [E-Mail Updated 12JUL2006 | 04MAR2005]

SKELLIE, Mike mikeskellie@charter.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1987 to 1992. I would like to hear from fellow "BB stackers" and bluesharks..." [E-Mail Updated 18FEB2004 | E-Mail Updated 09AUG2003 | E-Mail Updated 02MAR2000 | E-Mail Updated 16OCT99 | E-Mail Updated 23AUG99 | E-Mail Updated 02NOV98 | 09JUN98]

SKINNER, Rear Admiral W. Mark http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/people/flags/biographies/skinnerwm.html "...Rear Admiral W. Mark Skinner - Commander - Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division - NAS China Lake, California and NAS Point Mugu, California - Rear Admiral Mark Skinner is a native of Houston, Texas, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1977. He completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1979. He reported first to VP-23. He then served as an FRS Instructor Pilot aboard VP-31 until 1984. After graduating from Test Pilot School in 1985, he reported to Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate where he was recognized as Directorate Test Pilot of the Year in 1986. He served as the Communications Officer in USS Ranger and then went to VP-6 as the Safety/NATOPS Officer, then Maintenance Officer. In 1991, Rear Adm Skinner joined the staff of CPW-2, serving as Current Operations Officer. He served as Executive Officer for VP-47 and subsequently took command in 1994. He then reported to Combined Task Force 72/57 as Operations Officer, directing VP forces participating in Operations Vigilant Sentinel and Southern Watch, and PRC-Taiwan Contingency Operations. After graduating from Naval Postgraduate School as a Conrad Scholar, he was awarded the Department of the Navy award for excellence in financial management, and the Rear Admiral Thomas R. McClellan award for excellence in administrative sciences. After completing the Defense Systems Management College Program Manager Course, he joined Naval Force Aircraft Test Squadron as Chief Test Pilot in 1996. As Commanding Officer of Naval Force Aircraft Test Squadron, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, in 1998, he was later selected as Program Manager for a Chief of Naval Operations Special Project. He served as the Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer for Air ASW, Assault and Special Mission Programs until February 2002. Rear Adm. Skinner assumed command of NAVAIR Weapons Division in August 2004 with responsibility for Navy weapons and systems RDT&E and fleet support capabilities at NAS China Lake, California and NAS Point Mugu, California. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy Achievement Medal, and other unit deployment citations and ribbons..." [20MAR2005]

SLADKY, Ken sladky@aol.com"...Served in VP6 as an AT2. Flew as Radar Op. aboard P2V 1950-1952 Kodiak, Whidbey, Barbers Point, Tachikowa, Johnson, NAS Atsugi, Japan. Would like to here from old buddies..."

SLEMKO, John jslemko@rcn.com "...I was a Blue Shark (VP-6) from 1953 through 1955. Deployed to NAS Agana, Guam, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, back to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, then NAS Kodiak, Alaska. I am trying to locate, Angelo DePersis AT2, Tom Nichols AT2, Bob Steen AT2, R. Rakoce AT2, D. Lambrecht AT2. I invite any Blue Shark veteran to visit my Web Site: http://dwp.bigplanet.com/ezpick/door/. Mention that you were a Blue Shark for a complimentary subscription..." [22DEC99]

SMALL, Andrew Captnred1@aol.com "...I was stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii at the ASWOC from 1984-1986 then with VP-6 from 1996 to 1990. I am looking for any of my Shipmates during that time and find out how things are going. Especially any of the members of Crew 8 that were there for the big crash. I would like to know how everyone is doing these days..." [16JUN99]

SMITH, Larry soarlarry@ttlc.net "...Served in VP-6 From 1965 to 1969. TAD to NAS Adak, Alaska 1966, NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan 1968, and NS Sangley Point, Philippines 1969. Worked in Airframes shop, flew as 2nd mech. and Flight Eng. on crews 7 and 9. Hi to all my Shipmates..." [09MAY2002]

SMITH, AKCS Levene (Smithy) smith_levene@yahoo.com "...I served with the Blue Sharks VP-6 from February 1981 through November 1986. After VP-6 FASO NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1986 through 1990, USS Abraham Lincoln from 1991 through 1995, Exam writer NAS Pensacola, Florida from 1995 through 1998, and now the USS Dwight Eisenhower from 1998 to present. I would like to get in touch with anyone that work with me. Looking forward to hearing from the VP Finest year..." [11DEC2000]

SNELLING, LCDR Bob http://www.friendsofbob.org/meet.htm "...In June of 1965, as a newly commissioned Ensign, Bob reported aboard the USS Robert K. Huntington (DD-781), a World War II vintage Destroyer, stationed at Mayport, Florida, and served there for two years as Gunnery Officer and Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer with collateral responsibilities of Public Affairs and Personal Financial Affairs. The Huntington made one Mediterranean Sea deployment and several short cruises to the Caribbean during Bob's tour. Upon completing all associated flight training, he reported in 1969 to VP-28, The Hawaiian Warriors, at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, where he served as pilot and Flight Line Officer. Later in 1969, VP-28 was decommissioned so he immediately reported to VP-6, The Blue Sharks, also at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. While serving in the patrol navy he spent three short periods in Vietnam flying in Operation Market Time, an operation designed to keep supplies from arriving to help the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. While his primary responsibility was to fly as a Patrol Plane Commander in P-3, aircraft he also served VP-6 as Assistant Administrative Officer and Personnel Officer. During his time of service he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal all for service during the Vietnam war. Upon leaving active duty he joined VP-64, a reserve patrol squadron, at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Bob earned the rank of Lieutenant-Commander which he held upon resigning from the Naval Reserves in 1975. Bob joined Delta Air Lines as a pilot in 1972. He has flown as Flight Engineer, Co-pilot, and Captain on many of Delta's jets. He has spent most of his twenty-five year career flying the Boeing-727 and Lockheed's L-1011. He is currently an L-1011 Captain based in Atlanta, GA. He specialized as a flight instructor for 13 years with Delta. Most recently he taught pilots and co-pilots on the Boeing-727. Bob was promoted to Senior Flight Instructor, a position he held for about two years before returning to full time flying in late 1996..." [17APR2004]

SNYDER, AW1(AW) Terry Retired sensorone@roadrunner.com "...Bitchmaster Lives. I served with VP-6 (1982 to 1987), VP-30 (1987-1990), Naval Oceanography Command Facility (NOCF) NAS Bermuda (1990 to 1993) and VP-11 (1993-1995). Retirement is bliss..." [E-Mail Updated 11JUL2008| E-Mail Updated 05MAY2002 | Updated 17JUL98 | 00XXX97] [ICQ# 2443136]

SORENSEN, Marty maddmart@netzero.net "...I served with VP-4 and VP-6 from 1981-1985..." [12MAY2002]

STANOFF, Jerrold G. "Jerbo" greggregbo@yahoo.com "...Any Blue Sharks from VP-6 who served from 1958 to 1961 contact me and let me know who else from that time you are in contact with, thanks..." [27DEC2006]

STEPHENSON, AO1 Mark "Vito" Abyss2020@aol.com "...To all you VP-6 Crew 6 guys from Nov 81 - Apr 85 "Midnight Mushroom," 88 Oct - 91 Oct Voo Doo Vikings. I will be retiring in June of 99, currently in VP-4, lets have one last party for us old guys! Talk story and remember the days of the PI, Thailand, good friends, and the times when we made a difference. Has any one seen the Shark? If there are any PMTC Blood Hounds from Apr 85-88 Oct drop me a line I will be moving to Oxnard next year. Take care folks..." [26APR98]

STEVENS, AZ3 Gunnar gunns@cox.net "...I served VP-6 (1968-1971) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan with detachments to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand, NAS Agana, Guam, Japan and NAS Midway Island. Nothing has come close to the camaraderie that I experienced back then. Not even my 26 yrs in law enforcement. We may have been young and foolish but we were always there for each other. I'm trying to locate aerial photos of U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand that would show the Naval Det location. We were down at the end of the runway just across the street from the Red Horse (Air Force version of our SeaBees). God Bless you all and hope you all had a great Christmas!..." [27DEC2012]

STODDARD, Jerry VP6VET@aol.com"...I would like to locate other members of VP-6 who served between 1961-1964, especially those who were part of Operation Dominic. Thanks alot and keep up the good work..." [E-Mail Updated 29JAN99]

STRINGER, AW1(AW) Kenneth W. Retired ken.stringer@outlook.com "...Retired in summer of 2005. Served with VP-6 Crew-2 from 1987 - 1991, FASO DET NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1991 - 1995, VP-16 Crew-3 from 1995 - 1999, VP-30 1999 - 2002, and VP-4 Crew 7 from 2002 until 2005. I racked up nearly 6000 hours upon retirement, with my final flight over central Iraq, and within 24 hours I was headed home to begin terminal leave. I will always miss the crews, flying, and comradely, but certainly not the office politics. I am currently working as a pilot for Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), flying the CRJ-200. I'm based out of Atlanta, but still living in Hawaii. Always interested in hearing from old Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 23JAN2024 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 17OCT2009 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 26JUL2006 | E-Mail Updated 22NOV2004 | BIO Updated 18DEC2002 | BIO Updated 04DEC99 | E-Mail Updated 03OCT99 | E-Mail Updated 21AUG99 | 25AUG98]

STRONG, Bill Bstrong@sonixtech.com "...First served with VP-6 Crew 11 1993-1996. Shore tour with VP-31 as IFT instructor and CNAP Evaluator go out in late 1989. Looking for any of the old crew or squadron mates. Feel free to E-mail me its always good to hear from old friends..." [18FEB98]

STRONG, Donald C. II dstrong@cnetech.com "...I served in VP-6 from Mar. '83 to Mar. '86. I was an Aviation Electrician's Mate Second Class. I made two deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines during my assignment to VP-6 while stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I am proud to have been a Blue Shark, and have many fond memories of some of the detatchments we made to places like Midway Island, NAS Adak, Alaska, and Pataya Beach Thailand. I would love to hear from any Shipmates I served with..." [07JAN2001]

SULLIVAN, John A. SULLIVAN.JOHNA@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV "...I was a member of VP-6 1952-1955 flew in BE1(1I50), BE8(8I50). My rating at the time was AL3..."

"...SULLIVAN, John J. (JJ)...Just wanted to notify you that John J. (JJ) Sullivan died a couple of days ago from pneumonia and emphysema..." Contributed by DeVARNEY, AWCS David "Devo" Retired navydevo@aol.com [23JAN2002]

SULLIVAN, John J. (JJ) jj1313@hotmail.com "... NAS Glenview, Illinois (1955-1960), VS-72 NAS Los Alamitos, California (1960-1962), ASWTAC School (1966-1970), VP-6 (1970-1974), VP-31 (1974-1975), and retired (9-75). Worked for McDonnell Douglas Hellicopters and retired in 1993. Loved those P-3's except the one I swam out of on 5 DEC 71..." [07NOV2000]

"...SUMNER, AO Charles "Frank"...My Beloved Father, AO Charles "Frank" Sumner, has passed away July 12th, 2011 from his battle with cancer. Dad served with VP-6 and VP-48. He and our family loved the Navy. He will be put to rest with full honors at the National Cemetery in Riverside CA on Monday July 18th 2011 at 12:30pm. If you knew my father and would like to attend his service please contact me. "Good Hunting Father"..." Contributed by Robert Sumner rsumner2062@roadrunner.com [15JUL2011]

SUMNER, Frank CFrankSumner@aol.com "...I served with VP-48 at NAS Moffett Field, California from June 1967 until December 1970. I was an aviation Ordanceman. I flew with crews 3 and 8. I was also stationed in VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, from Febuary 1972 to December 1974..." [16DEC2000]

SURETTE, Jim jimsurette@verizon.net "...I served with VP-6 (1980-1983) with deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, and NAS Adak, Alaska. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [31AUG2011]

SVETE, CTR3(PN) Ed edsvete@preformed.com "...I came to VP-6 in the middle of 1972 as a "Converted CT" CTR3(PN). Didn't like the Personnel Office job, but enjoyed the people and the squadron. AWCS Chuck Clevenger helped me get my private pilot license in 1973, and I was able to do a little flying with the NAS Cubi Point, Philippines Flying Club. Today, 14,000 flight hours later, I still miss the good times we had at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. By the way, if you're going to be in the North Florida area, check out the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola, Florida you can easilly spend a day there. I'd definately like to hear from some of the VP-6 gang from 1972 to 1974..." [31AUG2001]

SWANSON, AWCM Carter Retired carter2781@cox.net "...I served with the Blue Dragons of VP-50 from May 1979 to March 1983. I was on crews 1, 2, and 10. I recognize many Shipmates names. My career history is VP-6, VP-50, NMPC NAS Dallas, Texas, Naval War College, USS Indepence CV 62, VS-29, USS Carl Vinson CVN 70, USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72, U.S. Army Sargeants Major Academy, VS-41, USS Coronado, CMC at Commander Naval Beach Group One in NAS North Island, San Diego, California until my retirement..." [E-Mail Updated 27FEB2008 | E-Mail Updated 11MAY2004 | 28NOV98]

SWENSON, AT2 Dave Wdswenson@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-6 from December 1971 (a day after the P-3 went into Subic Bay, until mid 1974 when I went back to Millington TN for "B" School. I finished up my tour with a couple of years at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington AIMD electronics. I had a great time with VP-6. Tours in NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, Utapo Thailand, NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and back to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. While at Barbers Pt. Lived our in Makaha, and later Pearl City. I would like to hear from any old friends from those good old days..." [11SEP2002]

"...SWANSON, ADCS (AW) Dennis...I'm the daughter of ADCS (AW) Dennis Swanson. My father passed away on August 5, 2008 from cancer, which was determined by the VA to be service-related. He is buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. He served with BC-10 (23JUL79-05AUG80) at NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, VP-30 (05SEP80-31OCT83) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VP-6 (07FEB84-15FFEB87) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VP-23 (13NOV90-15NOV94) at NAS Brunswick, Maine and VPU-1 (15NOV94-15OCT96) at NAS Brunswick, Maine..." Contributed by Amanda Dillon amanda.ce.dillon@gmail.com [21MAR2023]

SWINDLER, Darren darren.swindler@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 (1986-1989) with Crew-8 (Nomads). I was also on the infamous "lost prop" flight. I would like to hear from formerShipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 04JAN2012 | 18AUG2003]

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THANE, Daryl dwthane@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (FE), VP-31 and VP-48..." [23JAN2016]

"...THOMAS, James (JT or Red)...My Dad, James Thomas (JT or Red), past away at the age of 49. Dad served with VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. If anyone knew him (I believe he was a Senior Chief at that time) please feel free to leave me a message at neobie75@hotmail.com. He past away april 16th, 2002 at the OSU Medical Center. Thank you...Mike Thomas Dogbone321@yahoo.com..." [18APR2003]

"...THOMPSON, MCPO Micheal W...My Father, MCPO Micheal W. Thompson (Retired), passed away on November 17, 2003. In his 28 years of service he served with VP-46, VP-6, VP-24, along with many other squadrons. He had many friends in the Navy and his family is trying to spread the word to them. Also, can anyone tell me how I can get a copy of the Navy Times? Thank You...Arron Thompson mvcali88@hotmail.com..." [27NOV2003]

THOMPSON, AVCM Micheal mwt100@swbell.net "...I served with VP-6, VP-22, VP-31, and VP-46. Currently seving as CPOIC NAMTRADET Tinker, AFB. Going to retire in May 2003 after 28 years of service..." [12DEC2002]

THOMPSON, LT Robert (BT) drbt2000@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1974-1978 as a NFO. I graduated from Dental School in 1983, and I am praciticing dentistry in the St. Louis area. I would like to say "HI" to all my JOPA Friends..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 04SEP2001 | 11JUN2000]

TOMLINSON, AZ2 Dean "Tom" deantomlinson@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-6 (1966-1969) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [12MAR2016]

TOOLE, AT2 (AW) Tom TooleT@Mugu.Navy.mil "...I serverd in VP-6 from 91 till Decomm. And in VP-17 as the IFT Bluecard till they Decommed. Went to PMTC for Shore duty got out of the Navy and now work there as a GS-11 Network Administrator. Still Fly as a Civilian with NWTS on the NP-3D's on occasion..." [04JUN98]

TOURVILLE, Brian bdtourv@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-6 (1987-1991) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska (twice) and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. I worked in Phase, W/C 110 and QA..." [28OCT2015]

TOWNSEND, Glen E. gtowns33@yahoo.com "...Went to VP-6 (is there any other?) out of AO-A school in 53. Was a groundpounder but got my flight-skins with a lot of different crews. Left the Blue Sharks as an AO3 for VF-92 and the Shangri-La (CVA-38) in 55. Took discharge as AO2 in 56..." [26OCT98]

"...TUCK, Ellery F...I am sad to report that Ellery F Tuck (served with VPB-108 in WW II and VP-6 in Korean War) passed away June 25..." Contributed by Avery Booth Stone astone@prexar.com [04JUL2006]

TUCK, Ellery F. (Deceased) c/o Avery Booth Stone astone@prexar.com "...My brother, Ellery F Tuck, served VPB-108 (WWII) and VP-6 (Korea). I'd like to connect him with former Shipmates. He was at NAS Pensacola, Florida for some of his training. Any info re: his service, and any Shipmates who wish to get in touch, will appreciate it. Thanks..." [Deceased 04JUL2006 | 14JUN2006]

TUK-SCOTT, Barbara p3mamabear@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1986 and 1989. I am looking to share some sea stories with old Shipmates..." [10JUL2003]

TURVOLD, CDR Wade D. http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/vp4/xo/ExecutiveOfficer.htm "...Commander Wade D. Turvold was raised in Aiea, Hawaii. He attended the United States Naval Academy and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in May 1989, graduating with Merit. After completing flight training at NAS Pensacola, Florida and Mather AFB, California, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer in August 1990. Commander Turvold then completed initial P-3 training in VP-31, at NAS Moffett Field, California. Following this training, Commander Turvold reported to VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in March 1991. He served as Public Affairs Officer and Legal Officer while attached to VP-6. During this tour, Commander Turvold deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAF Misawa, Japan and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. Following the decommissioning of VP-6 in March, 1993, Commander Turvold reported to VP-9, also based at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. While assigned to VP-9, Commander Turvold completed a NSF Diego Garcia and Masirah, Omandeployment, and served as Readiness Officer and NFO NATOPS Officer. During this tour, he participated in peacekeeping operations in Somalia. In July 1994, Commander Turvold reported to VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. While assigned to VP-30 he served as the NFO Schedules Officer, Fleet NATOPS Primary NFO Evaluator, and NFO Training Officer. Commander Turvold reported to the United States SIXTH Fleet Staff in July 1997, embarked in USS LASALLE (AGF 3), homeported in Gaeta, Italy. There he served as the Assistant Undersea Warfare Officer, Maritime Patrol Aircraft Operations Officer and Assistant Submarine Operations Officer while deployed to the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Commander Turvold also performed duties as Operations Division Officer, Admiral's Barge Officer, and served as Battle Watch Officer during the Kosovo conflict. Commander Turvold reported to the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island in August 1999, graduating with Distinction in June 2000. There he earned a Masters Degree in National Defense and Security Affairs. Following this tour, he underwent P-3 refresher training at VP-30. In December 2000, Commander Turvold joined VP-47 based at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he served as the Tactics Officer, Training Officer and Operations Officer. While at VP-47, he completed two deployments, one to NSF Diego Garcia, NSA Bahrain, and Oman, and the second to NAF Misawa, Japan and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In February 2003, Commander Turvold became the Weapons Tactics Unit Officer in Charge for Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, serving in VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. In April 2005, Commander Turvold assumed the duties as Executive Officer, VP-4 while deployed to NSA Bahrain. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with three Gold Stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with two Gold Stars), and numerous unit and campaign awards..." [19APR2005]

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UHRLAUB, AE1 James A. II juhrlaubii@msn.com "...I served with VP-31 in 1975 (training), VP-4 and VP-6 from 1975 to 1979, VP-MAU NAS Moffett Field, California from 1987 to 1991 (plank owner) and several other reserve VP squadrons in between..." [07JAN2009]

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VACEK, Glen glen.vacek@verizon.net "...I served with VP-6 (flight technician) from 1988 to 1992 and Force Warfare/VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1993 to 1997. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 22SEP2010]

VETTE, Greg gregvette@aol.com "...I was an AW aircrewman with VP-6 the Blue Sharks out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1973-1975. I fondly remember some of my fellow crewmembers (crew 8) and how professional and supportive they were to me, a very young fellow with enthusiasm but not a lot of experience. If any of you remember me and read this note, I want to say thank you! Some of your names are Lt. Dick Borowick, pilot; Lt. Doug Bellows, pilot, Ens. Wingert, navigator, and others who I just can't put a name with your smiling face. I would love to here from any of you that remember those times..." [02FEB2001]

VIGUS, AWC(AW) Nolan Duane (Dewey) usnawc@hotmail.com "...VP-1 (Aug 76- Sep 79), VX-1 (Feb 80-Feb 83), VP-6 (Apr 83 - Nov 87), FASO NAS North Island, San Diego, California (Feb 88 - Mar 91), ASWOC/TSC NAS Adak, Alaska (May 91 - Feb 94), FASO NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (Mar 94 - Jun 97), SERE Instructor NAS Brunswick, Maine Jul 97 - Present). I retired from Maine in October 1999 and moved to Pilot Point Texas..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 14JUL2000 | E-Mail Updated 13JUL2000 | 11MAY98]

VOGT, AW2 Michael mvogt@wbkansas.com "...I was a SS-3 with VP-6 from 1988 to 1991 with Crew 11. I now work in the TV business in Wichita Ks. Looking forward to hearing from fellow Shipmates. Anyone out there know the whereabouts of Steve Woodard, Mike Connelly or Chuck Michaels?..." [12JUL2004]

VOLK, AWC(AW/NAC/IUSS) Bill Retired bill _volk.bill@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 (1987-1991), VP-22 (1991-1993), CPRW-10 (1993-1996), VP-1 (1996-2001), JMF St. Mawgan (2001-2005), FASOTRAGRULANT-DET NAS Brunswick, Maine (2005-2008) and retired in 2008. Had a great time in the Navy with some fantastic memories and experiences, just imagine if I could remember them all! HA! Take care and be safe everyone..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 27SEP2019 | 28OCT2005]

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WALDOW, AMH2 Robert waldow37@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-6 (1956-1958) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. Was in a flight crew and loved the P2V. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [18JAN2018]

WARD, FROST frostw@bellsouth.net "...I was in VP-6 in the early 1950s. When it was the Blue Shark stationed in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with tours to NAS Kodiak, Alaska, Guam and the NS Sangley Point, Philippines. I want to get into touch with any one from that time. Thanks..." [03FEB99]

WATERS, CDR Wayne Retired wwaters@slonet.org "...DOB 4/19/19 at St. Louis Park , MN. Attended U of Minnesota. In January 1941 enlisted in the Navy V-5 (flight training) Program at USNRAB Minneapolis. Underwent elimination flight training in N3N's at Minneapolis in March 1941. Having survived my first encounter with the Navy, in April 1941 I was sent to a personnel pool at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. This NAS had just opened and started flight training. In May 1941 I was sent to NAS Pensacola, FL, designated an Aviation Cadet in Class 5C-41-PC. Primary training was at NAAS Saufley Field, Florida. Chose and was placed in multi-engined training. Other choices were Carrier aircraft training and VO/VS training (cruiser/battleship scouting). I had completed all flight training except for two navigation flights on December 7th. I received my commission and wings on December 15, 1941. My orders were to proceed to an advanced training unit at NAS San Diego and upon completion report to the CO Utility Squadron Two (VJ-2). I got my advanced training 5 days later aboard a ship in a 5-ship convoy headed for Pearl Harbor. On January 15 1942 I reported to the CO VJ-2 at NAS Ford Island. The squadron had about 8 J2F's and three PBY-1's. For you young buckos the J2F was a amphibian biplane equipped for landing on aircraft carriers, land or water. Tasks consisted mostly of inshore patrol, task unit and convoy air coverage, subarine escort and torpedo chasing, ship photos, target towing, delivering mail and pay to outlying units on other Hawaiian Islands, etc. In November 1942 the squadron received three PBY-5A's (amphibians) and in January 1943 the squadron departed for the South Pacific on the way we found out that our destination was the New Hebrides Islands. The route south was Palmyra Island, Canton Island, Fiji Islands to Efate Island in the New Hebrides. Two detachments were located at Espiritu Santos and Noumea, New Caledonia. Headquarters remained at Efate where operations took place from Havana Harbor as there was no nearby field to operate from. Each location had one PBY and one J2F. The J2F proved to be a very versitle aircraft as it could take personnel and/or equipment to remote island locations, land in the water and deliver or pick up whatever was required in a matter of hours. No other method of transportation could do that, I was located at Bomber Strip Two on Espitiru Santos. There was a FABU (Carrier aircraft repair Unit) outfit located there so our detachmant pilots checked themselves out in various carrier aircraft that were awaiting overhaul. As a result of that we did extra duty picking up aircraft that were orphaned at various locations (TBM's at Fiji Islands) and delivered repaired aircraft F4F' to Guadalcanal). The F4F cockpit and landing gear was almost identical to that in the J2F's but had awful short wings. In addition to these two aircraft types we also flew SBD's. In September we returned to the West Coast, USA (19 days on a liberty ship across the South Pacific alone), After 30 days leave I was assigned to Utility Squadron Seven (VJ-7) at NAS San Diego. Here the primary aircraft was newly acquired JM-2's (B-26's). In June 1944 the squadron deployed to NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, TH. In February 1944 I departed for Aerology PG school at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (one year course). In March 1945 I was assigned as Staff Aerological Officer to COMNATSASIA at NAS Agana, Guam, MI. In November 1947 I was assigned to the Naval Air Technical Training Unit, Lakehurst, NJ after 3 months TAD at the Instrument Filght School at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. NATTU Lakehurst consisted of the parachute riggers school and the aerographers matesschools. My job was flying an R4D flying classroom for the aerographers mate schools and providing for graduation jumps for the parachute riggers. The R4D was the largest heavier-than-air craft at the NAS among many blimps and helicopters. In 1950 I was assigned to the General Line School at Monterey, CA for the one year course. Upon completion I was ordered to the Seaplane Tender, USS Pine Island (AV-12) which just happened to be at Iwakuni Japan, The Pine Island also operated from Buckner Bay, Okinawa and the Pescadores Islands in the Formosa (Taiman) Straits. The seaplane tended tasks were to operate a seadrome for seaplanes. In this case PBMs My job aboard ship was Operations Officer. After 18 months I was ordered back to Fleet Air Wing One at NAS San Diego where I was placed in charge of the physical plant while the FAW deployed to the Western Pacific. They returned in a year and I was ordered to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington as senior Aerological Officer. In August 1959 I received orders to Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VW-12) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. A few months after reporting, VW-12, VW-14 and the VW maintenance squadron were combined into the Airboren Early Warning Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRINPAC). This was the largest aircraft squadron in the Navy with 36 WV-2's and 3 R7v's (Lockheed Super Constellations). The "Barrier" was a 1500 mile extension of the DEW Line that extended from the Aleutian Islands to Midway Island. Crews rotated from Barbers Point to Midway on a 15 day basis and flew the Barrier about every 18 hours. These were 15+ or- hour flights and ended right where they began at Midway Island. The goal was to keep 4 AEW aircraft airborne on the Barrier at all times. Every so often familiarization flights were made to emergency alternate airfields at NAS Adak, Alaska, King Salmon, NAS Kodiak, Alaska and Elmendorf AFB. After 3 years on the Barrier, I became the squadron XO and rarely flew the Barrier after that. I extended my tour for one year and then retired from the Navy on August 31, 1963..." [12AUG98]

WELDEN, CMDMC (NAC/AW) Lawrence Thomas https://www.cnet.navy.mil/vp30home/cmc_weldon_bio.htm "...Master Chief Welden joined the Navy in July 1977. After completing recruit training in Orlando, FL, he reported to AD-A school in Millington, TN. In November 1977 he received his first orders to NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, AIMD Power Plants. In September 1980, he received orders to VP-24 onboard NAS Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to Power Plants. While in VP-24 he became a P-3 Flight Engineer. He completed five deployments with VP-24 and was advanced to First Class Petty Officer. In November 1987, he reported to NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where he was assigned to Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate, Power Plants Division. He was selected for Chief Petty Officer during this tour. In October 1991, he received orders to VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. After reporting to VP-6, he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. Upon his return from deployment with VP-6, he was instrumental with the decommissioning of the squadron. In March 1993, he reported to Executive Transport Department, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in support of CINCPACFLT. He was assigned as the Leading Chief Petty Officer and completed a successful tour. In April 1995, he returned to NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where he was assigned to Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate and served as the VS Division Officer in Charge. While serving this tour, he was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer. In November 1997, he accepted orders as Command Master Chief to VS-30, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He completed two successful cruises with the squadron. In September 1999 he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy in Rhode Island. He was awarded a citation from the Fleet Reserve Association for "Outstanding" Physical Readiness Training. In March 2001, he received orders to VP-30, NAS Jacksonville, Florida where he is currently the Command Master Chief. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit citations..." [15JUN2003]

WELKER, Charlie P. magicman1102@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 Crew 9 as a Radio Operator from 1968 to 1971...." [30DEC2008]

WERTZ, AWC Gary R. Retired airprof@comcast.net "...I served with VR-883 and AWS-88L (1963-1965) at NAS Olathe, Kansas 1975 did a short tour on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) (1976), AW "A" School, VP-6 (1977-1980) with deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (1978) and NAS Agana, Guam (1979), ASWOC CPRW-2 (1980-1983), VP-1 (1983-1987) with deployments to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan/NAF Misawa, Japan, CPRW-2 at TRAFAC and retired in June 1991. I taught for Embry Riddle (1983-2002) both in Hawaii and Washington State and recently retired as a Department of the Army Civilian in December 2012. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [BIO Updated 09SEP2013 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 22FEB2004 | 00XX97]

WEST, AW3 Glenn Gwest@mauimail.com "...I was in VP6 from "91 until decommisioning, looking for anyone in the squadron during that time! especially Crew 8, (Frank, Ron, Pete, Chief Rock and the O's you know who you are! E-mail me..." [17SEP98]

WEST, AW3 Ray ray@dixiegen.com "...Served in VP-6 1969 to 1972. Would like to hear from anyone from that timeframe..." [07MAR2002]

WHEELER, Dale F. dwheeler@iserv.net "...Served with VP-6 from March 1952 to June 1955. I sure would like to hear from any of my old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 22FEB2002 | 20JAN99]

WHITE, DK2 Mar Retired MARASHDAN3@AOL.COM "...VP-6 FROM 1991 TO 1993-- NAS Misawa, Japan DEPLOYMENT. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE ANYONE FROM THE SQUADRON. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLE DAYS. KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!..." [23JAN99]

WHITE, CDR Scott R. http://www.patronsix.com/html/white_vp-6.html "...A native of Milton, Florida, Commander Scott R. White graduated from the University of West Florida in June 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his commission through NROTC. He commenced flight training in August 1975 and was designated a Naval Aviator in June 1976. Commander White reported to VP-44 homebased at NAS Brunswick, Maine in February 1977. He completed two deployments to the North Atlantic and qualified as a P-3C Update II Patrol Plane Commander, Instructor Pilot and Mission Commander. His billets in VP-44 included Pilot Training Officer, Schedules Officer and Pilot NATOPS Officer. In March 1980, Commander White reported aboard VT-2 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida where he qualified as a Primary and Intermediate stage flight instructor in the T-34C aircraft. He taught student naval aviators radio instrument and precision aerobatic flying until July 1982. Assigned to USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) in November 1982, Commander White qualified as a Tactical Action Officer and made a Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployment with Battle Group BRAVO. From November 1984 to November 1985 he was a student at the College of Naval Command and Staff, U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He concurrently earned a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Salve Regina College in November 1985. Reporting to CPW-2 in December 1985, Commander White served as the Administration Officer and as Officer in Charge of an extended joint service detachment to Midway Island. Following refresher training, Commander White reported to VP-22, homebased at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii where he served as the Operations Officer, Executive Assistant and Quality Assurance Officer. With VP-22, he deployed in P-3B (MOD) aircraft to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. In June 1989, Commander White reported to the staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, where he served as Assistant for International Security Affairs and Assistant for Command Relations. On March 15, 1991, Commander White reported aboard VP-6 as the Executive Officer and assumed the command on March 27, 1992. Commander White's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal,National Defense Service Medal and other unit and deployment citations and ribbons..." [17APR2004]

WHITAKER, AX2 toni_k@attglobal.net "...I served in VP-6 from 1969 - 1973..." [09APR2000]

WILCOX, AWCS Bob Retired vienna1420@gmail.com "...I served at NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal 64-66, VP-44 66-69, VP-30 69-71, TSC NAS Keflavik, Iceland 71-73, VP-6 74-78, TSC NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 78-79, VP-23 79-83 and Finally using all my P-3 experience I Instructed in S-3As at VS-41 83-86. I would do it all again but at almost 70 years old I don't think I'd pass the Aircrew physical. Great friends, Great memories."..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 21JUN2015 | 26DEC2000]

WILCOX, PH3 Richard R. randbwilcox@comcast.net "...I served in VP-6 from 1963 to 1966 as a PH3 (photographers mate). Flew in P2V's and P-3A's. I was always TAD to the base lab, but took most of the photos for the cuise books, official photos and a ton of BUPERS photos of personnel. I just retired from the California Highway Patrol after 30 years as a peace officer. I still photograph (big into digital). My time in the Navy and with VP-6 was the best time in my life. God Bless..." [02DEC2004]

WILDE, John john.wilde@navy.mil "...I served with VP-6, VP-31, VP-94 and VP-67. I'm interested in hearing from any Shipmates out there..." [E-Mail Updated 30DEC2010 | 26DEC2001]

WILLIAMS, ATCS J. B. Retired jbwlms@attbi.com "...Served with VP-1, VX-1, and VP-6..." [E-Mail Updated 17JAN2002 | E-Mail Updated 31JUL98]

WILLIAMS, Darrel "WILLIE" carmelitaw@hotmail.com "...I would like to say that I am happy to see some of my old Shipmates name again. I served in VP-6 from 1974 to 1981 and from there I served VQ-2 from 1981 to 1985. Then on to VAQ to VC and till retirement. I hope to hear from someone in the future. Thanks for the memories..." [12MAR2000]

WILLOUGHBY, Dean W deanwilloughby@msn.com"...I was in VP-6 53-54, was a AE, would like to hear from any old squadron members I knew. Enjoyed my hitch in the Navy especially the tour with VP-6. Would like to be notified of and attend a reunion. (ex AE1 50-54)..." [E-Mail Updated 12DEC98 | 00DEC96]

WILSON, ADC Stephen James Retired wilson_75@msn.com "...I served with VP-17 (1971 to 1979 and 1982 to 1986), NRL (1987 to 1988) and VP-6 (1989 to 1991). I've been going through the list of Shipmates and it sure brings back a lot of great memories..." [25JAN2008]

WINN, AEC Tom easy501@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1970 to 1974, DW Taylor Research/Development (Hovercraft), VP-19 from 1980 to 1984 and retired from NAMTG Det NAS Jacksonville, Florida in 1987. Currently I'm with Continental Airlines teaching ground school to B737 crews. I Would love to hear from all my old Shipmates who were in these outfits with me..." [08JUN2004]

WINNS, Rear Admiral Anthony L. http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/people/flags/biographies/winnsal.html "...Rear Admiral Winns is a native of Jacksonville, Fla. He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in June 1978. He completed initial flight training at NAS Pensacola, Florida, and advanced navigator training at Mather AFB, Calif., where he was designated a Naval Flight Officer in January 1980. Following initial P-3 training at VP-31, Rear Adm. Winns was assigned to VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, in July 1980. Flying the P-3B MOD aircraft, he served as Legal Officer and Aircraft Division Officer. He completed two deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, and detachments throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. In January 1984, Rear Adm. Winns was assigned to the Naval Military Personnel Command in Washington, D.C. During his tour, he served in the Aviation Junior Officer Assignment Branch as Fixed Wing Initial Assignment Officer and VP Community Shore Duty Detailer. In April 1986, Rear Adm. Winns reported aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59), homeported in Mayport, Fla., as Operations Administration Officer. He qualified as Fleet Officer of the Deck Underway and Tactical Action Officer, and deployed to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, and the North Atlantic Ocean. Following this tour, he attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif. He graduated with distinction in December 1989, earning a Master of Science Degree in Financial Management. After refresher training in VP-30, Rear Adm. Winns reported to VP-56 at NAS Jacksonville, Floridae in June 1990. During this assignment, he served as Special Projects Officer and Administrative Officer, and deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. He then reported to CPW-11, as CNO Special Projects Officer. Rear Adm. Winns served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of VP-11 from August 1992 to July 1994. During his tour as Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron Eleven deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, and participated in Bosnian Sharp Guard/Sharp Edge and Caribbean Drug operations. During the Sigonella deployment, the squadron became the first patrol squadron to employ the Maverick Missile System. During his command tour, VP-11 was awarded the coveted Battle "E", Golden Wrench Award for aircraft maintenance (4th consecutive), and numerous unit awards. From August 1994 to March 1995 Rear Adm. Winns was assigned to the Roles and Missions Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. He served as Executive Officer aboard USS Guam (LPH 9) from August 1995 to December 1996 and deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. He reported aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) in December 1996 as the ship's Executive Officer and assumed command as Commanding Officer in May 1997. During his tour as Commanding Officer, Essex was awarded the Battle "E" and deployed to the Persian Gulf for Operation Southern Watch. Rear Adm. Winns was then assigned as the Policy Division Chief, Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate (J-5), on the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. He became the first officer in his Naval Academy class to select for Flag rank in May 2000. He assumed duties as Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force, Pacific and Commander Task Force 32 on 22 June 2001. Rear Adm. Winns has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign and service awards..." [01JUN2003]

WISE, Glenn scorp1@siu.edu "...I was in VP-6 from 1989-Decom, I was the last AW in VP-6. I am currently in the reserves attached to VP-94 Crawfishers aboard NAS New Orleans, Louisiana. I am about to graduate college with as B.S in Aviation Management and my Commercial/Multi-Engine Pilots License. Remember the kicking parties in Ewa Beach!! Anyway Im still in touch w/ a few guys from the old days, drop me a line..." [30SEP99]

WISE, AMS3 John L. m1tanker90@yahoo.com "...I was assigned to VT-3 in August 69. Randy Zache and myself was the Fst. Lts. Div. PO's. Our leader was Chief Warret Officer James Posey. Our Old Man was Codr. Daly. I got transfered in August 72. I joined VP-6 at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines in Oct 71 Got out of the Navy Nov 72. I was the corrosion control shop PO. I rebuilt the mascott the Blue Shark at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [17MAR2010]

WOKOUN, Dennis wokoun@texas.net"..YNC 4211 Colonneh Trail San Antonio TX 78218 210 822 1357 VP-6."

WOLF, AX2 Noel leonflow2002@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1962 to 1964 as an AX2 crewmember in aircraft PC-8. It was a great time in my life with many wonderful memories and accomplishments. I would love to hear from former Shipmates..." [31DEC2003]

"...WOLF, ADCS Raymond "Skip"...I must inform all that Skip Wolf passed away in February 2008. Skip served with VP-6, VP-11, VP-26 and VW-12. His ashes were scattered at sea by a Crew from VP-26, made up of Active Duty Trident CPO's...GRAY, AFCM Richard W. "Dick" Retired dickgray@brooksendway.com..." [14JAN2009]

WOLF, ADCS Raymond "SKIP" Retired swolf@suscom-maine.net ".... I was attached to VP-6 in December 1958 until mid 1959 when I was transferred to the VW Navy attached to VW-12 for training. Back to VP-11 from June 1964 until September 1967, I was attached to VP-26 in September 1972 while deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and remained on board until retirement in June 1975..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 25MAR2002 | 11SEP98]

WOODS, David woodsy@javanet.com"...I'm an IFT on the P-3C UIII in VP-10 right now. I've been with VP-6, VP-22, and VX-1..."

WOOD, LCPO Ron w4woody@comcast.net "...Curently at BUPERS. Looking for Shipmates and FEs who served with VP-1 from 1982 to 1985, VP-6 from 1989 to 1992, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii ETD from 1992 to 1996, VX-1 from 1996 to 1999, AIMD NSF Diego Garcia from 1999 to 2000, and VP-47 from 2000 to 2003. Lets hook up just to tell some old sea stories. Later Folks!..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 01JUL2004 | BIO Updated 21APR2000 | 30DEC97]

"...WORRAL, CAPTAIN David Jason...Just thought that you all should know that my Father, Captain David Jason Worrall, Retired passed away on February 27, 2003 the day before his 80th birthday. He was the Commanding Officer of VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii when I was a small child. He died from cancer and we are trying to see if any other of his fellow officers who went on special bombing missions over Johnston Island also have died of like cancer. I would appreciate hearing any information you may have regarding this. I am trying to get a case similar to the Agent Orange case for Vietnam. Thanks for your time in this matter. My Dad relished the times he spent with his men in this squadron. Many great stories have filled my life revolving around VP-6. If you have any nice tales to share about my Dad I would appreciate hearing about them. I am trying to put together a memory book for the family about my Dad. Much regards...Rachel Worrall White Rlwhite423@aol.com..." [27MAY2003]

WORRY, Stephanie Airman youngmom70@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-6 (1989-1992). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 28JUL2011 | 04AUG98]

WRIGHT, Bill RACEPARTS@aol.com "...Served with VP-6. Would like to hear from A. J. Sullivan, Stan Greenwald, and Doug Bensing..." [16APR2000]

WRIGHT, Jim jim2wright@bellsouth.net "...Hey all you VP-6 Cobat Air Crew #5 warlords! I was Crew 5 TACCO from 83 to 85 and the Nav before that. Retired after the russians quit in 95. I saw Tim Rowan's post, my sponsor Andy Winn's and some other guys. My daughter who was born during my tour is graduating with high honors this weekend from Univ. of Florida tomorrow. I work for a small financial organization called CitiGroup, maybe you've heard of it? I'm a Senior Vice Preident in the IT field. My jobs in the squadron Ord branch officer, Nuclear Safety Officer, NFO Training Officer and Asst Training Officer. I remember the outstanding crew we had in Crew 5. We did the impossible time and again and made many other crews look pretty lame just be succeeding time and again. We screwed up a few small details now and then but brought home the bacon when it was really important. I have this sick hobby of road racing bicycles now, and for the last 13 years. It's fun and it keeps me tired and skinny. I've won some state championships and placed at nationals 4 times. I never raced against Lance but have raced against guys who raced against him last year in the Tour of Georgia. Bikes are my passion now. Work just pays for tires and chains. Drop me a line if you want. I still see Denny Lybarger from VP-1 now and then and Bob Vanmeter from the East Coast. Joe Lovelace lived near us in Orange Park for awhile, but I never saw him. I saw AOC Anderson at NAS Jacksonville, Florida in the 90s as well as Andy Winns. We still send cards to Jeff Bange at Christmas time, he was OinC ata NAS Cubi Point, Philippines ASWOC when I was Ops Boss there..." [08AUG2005]

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YAW, CDR Perry D. http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/vp9/co_bio.htm "...Commander Yaw was born in Binghampton, NY and was raised in Long Beach, NY. After graduating from Long Beach High School, Commander Yaw was accepted into the ROTC program at Auburn University where he graduated with honors in August 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. In February 1989, he received his "Wings of Gold" after completing training at NAS Meridian, Mississippi. CDR Yaw reported to the West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron, VP-31 for initial training in the P-3C aircraft. Upon completion of training, he reported to the "World Famous Blue Sharks" of VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, in May 1991. During his tour with the "Blue Sharks" he qualified as Patrol Plane Commander and made one deployment to NAF Misawa, Japan. Following the disestablishment of the "Blue Sharks" in 1993, CDR Yaw transferred to the "Golden Eagles" of VP-9 for the first time, where he qualified as Patrol Plane Mission Commander and Instructor Pilot. During his first tour with the Golden Eagles, he deployed to NSF Diego Garcia and Masirah, Oman, flying missions in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. In October 1994, CDR Yaw was selected to attend FRS instructor training at the East Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron, VP-30 enroute to the West Coast NATOPS evaluation team for Commander Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CPWP), at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He reported to CPWP in February 1995 and served as a NATOPS evaluation team member, Patrol Plane Instructor Pilot instructor, and Maverick Missile System Introduction lead Pilot. In February 1996, CDR Yaw reported to the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), in Norfolk, as the Operations Administration Officer. While aboard ENTERPRISE he qualified as Officer of the Deck Underway and deployed to the Mediterranean, and Arabian Gulf. In May 1998, CDR Yaw returned to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and reported once again to the "Golden Eagles" of VP-9. During this tour at VP-9 CDR Yaw served as the Training Officer, Assistant Maintenance Officer, and Maintenance Officer. During this tour in VP-9, he completed a Tri-site deployment to NSF Diego Garcia, Masirah, Oman, and NSA Bahrain, and a dual-site deployment to NAF Misawa, Japan, and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. The 1998 tri-site deployment was the first ever deployment of the Aircraft Improvement Program (AIP) variant of the P-3C aircraft. It was also during this tour that VP-9 completed its homeport change from NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, to MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. In July 2000, CDR Yaw reported to Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, home ported at MCBH. CDR Yaw served as the Force Training Officer and Assistant Chief of Staff for Training. In May 2004 he reported, for the third time, to the "Golden Eagles" of VP-9 as the Executive Officer one month before their deployment to NSF Diego Garcia and NSA Bahrain in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and other FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet tasking. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various other campaign and unit awards..." [05DEC2005]

YOUNG, AZC Arthur Retired seadog381@comcast.net "...Reported to NAS Moffett Field, California in late April 1955, right out of Boot camp in San Diego. San Jose was a very exciting place for a poor, 16 year old black kid, from the red clay hill of Cobb county Georgia. I feel in love with the Bay area at first sight. And what luck, my next duty station was aboard the USS Bon Homme Richards (CVA 31) in V2 division, home ported at NAS Alameda, California (from Feb 1957 to July 1958). My flight station aboard was on the LSO platform. A perfect place to learn Carrier operations, but I had a very close call when the first A3D aircraft crashed aboard and aircraft parts scattered all over the LSO area. The ship deployed to the Far east from August 1957 to FEB 1958 In those days a Carrier did six months on deployment & JUST SIX months home. My next duty station was at NAS Alameda, California - man what luck. I was there from August 1958 to August 1961. Next PCS was VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a six month deployment to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. We were called home early to take part in the last open air nuclear test operations out of Johnston Island. I was on Johnston the night they made that famous, first test shot in space. If anyone ever tell you that Nuclear warfare can be handle, you tell that person to visit my nightmares - nightmares I have to this day. After the bomb went off above at around 200 miles up, we were told we could look up. The sky from horizon to horizon was cover with fire that changed colors every 30 seconds or so. I don't remember the order of the colors - Red - Green, Blue, purple - just the final color was yellow which slowly faded. One of the older guys standing near me said: Old my God, this should never happen again. A few months later, the world went through the Cuban Missile crises. You can imagine the bad dreams I had during that period. My next PCS was to VAW-11 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. My Detachment (Lima) deployed aboard the USS Hancock (CVA19). Two close calls on the flight deck convince me to try get the hell out of harm's way. During this deployment the date November 22 (23 local Asian time) 1962 occurred while we were off on Vietnam. It happen after 0100 hours, while most of us were sleeping. That date changed my life. I got serious with my career. I was a 2nd class when that happen and would become a Chief by 1968. My next PCS was at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines as a AZ2. I would spent one year at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and then be transferred to NS Sangley Point, Philippines, across the bay from Manila - the PCS gods were always smiling on me. My next PCS (Feb 1967) was at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York, in Brooklyn New York, training reservers. My wife loved New York City, but I was bored in a training people. After two years, I asked to return to duty in WESTPAC. VQ-3 at NAS Agana, Guam came up. A great command. After two year I was back at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. This time as a AZC. 12 to 15 hours work days - 6 day work week were the norm this time around. My next tour was at VF-124 at NAS Miramar, California. When I got to the squadron, Dec 1972) they had just transferred their last F8 aircraft and were awaiting the new F-14 Aircraft. We got the first one in Feb 1973. I had a good crew and was my own Division officer - no problems, except my twenty years was coming up and I needed to buy a house while on active duty. I called my detailer to agree to stay on active duty for another tour if I could be transferred to the Bay area. He said okay and I got order to VP-48 at (lets hear the drum roll) NAS Moffett Field, California. Life is NOT FAIR. Hey this is where I came in at. The Squadron was due for a WESTPAC deployment in Sept 1974 to the Misawa Air Force base on the extreme tip of northern Honshu Island. We would be the first Naval Air squadron to go there. We were told it would start to snow (like clock work) on 15 Oct. I don't recall if it started to snow on that date, but it was close enough and it started snow in a way a Georgia boy should never have to endure. Right before the deployment begin, BUPERS started a major reduction in force and I made the cut. In mid-Jan 1976 I packed my bags and headed back to NAS Moffett Field, California from retirement. But I was not finish with the Navy. Many months later, I would sign up with the Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) and become a REAL Sailor. I would sail on eight ships before getting my dream Job - A shipboard Inspector / Instructor in logistic & Desktop Computers. In this job I would travel the world, inspecting ships and training crew members and best of all staying in 4 star hotel with great room serve. Since no one in my department had ever been aboard a ship, I wrote up my own trip tickets deciding where, when and how to go. The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, All over Japan, Hong Kong, England, Italy, Israel, Australia , Kenya, Canada, Up & down the West , Gulf and East coasts of America. The only place I never made it to was Brazel & New Zealand. Since our ships never went to those places, it was hard slipping a trip through our travel department - God knows I tried a few times. And they paid me good money to have me do this. Not bad for a poor country kid from Georgia, whos main abition in the early 1950s was to make it up north to the midwest and get a job in the Auto industry..." [17AUG2007]

YOUNG, ADR3 Richard G. Trover33@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 from January 1959 to Jaunary 1962 as a prop engine mechanic (ADR3). Really enjoyed my tour in Hawaii. Made two deployments to Japan. Have lots of photos as momentos. Still use a pair of binoculars and a drafting set that I purchased in NAS Iwakuni, Japan in 1960. Those were the "GOOD OLD DAYS."..." [04MAR2002]

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ZANIEWSKI, AW2(SS-1) Steve s.zaniewski@comcast.net "...I served in VP-6, VP-31, and VP-23 and pretty much love every minute of it. Any Team Bohica members give me a shout. You know who you are. Also am looking for squadron patches from VP-23's last deployment..." [E-Mail Updated 01JAN2005 | E-Mail Updated 14OCT2000 | 03JUL2000]

ZEISEL, CAPTAIN Dick Retired eldoz@msn.com "...I served (in chronological order) in the following squadrons: VP-47 (1951-53); VP-8 (1961-64); VP-30 (1964-67); VP-49 (XO/CO 1967-68); VP-31 (CO 1970-71)...Having been involved in the very first P3V-1 (P-3A) introduction in 1962 and still involved with the P-3 in 1970-71 (first west coast P-3C)..." [E-Mail Updated 05FEB99]

ZIMMERMAN, Jim orwinjim@aol.com "...Would like to hear from members of Crew 4 VP-17 70-74. Shire, Murphy, Nickleson, Moran, Demsphy, Thompson, Stagner. I served in VT-2, VT-3, VT-6, METG 6 VAH-1, RVAH-1 and finally I got it right, VP-17, VP-1, VP-6, CPW-2 and finally VP-1..." [24OCT2000]

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