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| Name: | DONALD HEALER |
| E-mail address: | dhealer@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | Greg Williams, what can I say, he was just a great loyal friend. I served with MN3 Williamss at DET 2, MN1 Williams at MMU12, and MN1 Williams at Ingleside when when he was a student getting ready to transfer to MMU8 Guam in 1997ish. Many fun memories at Det 2 on liberty and of course the duck pond on base. Those that were there can relate. At MMU12, I took many a trip with Gregg to the big city and at Ingleside, many weekends on the jet skis at Lake Corpus Christi, TX. A real character and I am sure is missed by many a folk.
So Long Shipmate! Donald Healer, MNCS, Ret |
| Name: | Phil Smith |
| E-mail address: | smithphild@aol.com |
| Comments: | I joined the Naval Reserve in Los Angeles in March,1951, two weeks after I turned 18. Boot Camp that summer at San Diego, the next summer I served on AMS Swan, minesweeper out of Long Beach. I decided that was the wrong end of the business.
Next summer I went to Yorktown for 8 weeks as an SA. We reservists were promised immediate promotion to MN3 after six months as MNSN. I reported for duty In June, 1954, as MNSN. Within a week I was an MN3, sent to Hawthorne, NV,and taught electronics in the little school there. March, 1955, I was sent to Yokoska as an MN2. Served there for a year and a half, supervising the shop for repairing mine firing mechanism test sets, leaving for States in May, 1956, as MN1. I am in the front row fourth or fifth from the right side of the picture of the Azuma crew in April, 1956. Went back to Nevada as a school teacher, later State Supervisor of Foreign Languages, then PhD at Ohio State. Taught and served as Administrator at West Chester Univerity, returning to Japan in 1988 to set up a branch of that University in Fukuoka, Kyushu. Now living in Tennessee. Love to hear from Minemen of the era 1952-1960. |
| Name: | Dave Watkins |
| E-mail address: | watdavali@cox.net |
| Comments: | I was stationed at MOMAG DET 2 with Greg in the 80's and have many great memories of him. Alison and I spent some time with him in Charleston after he returned from Japan when I was going to C School. Greg was a great shipmate and a loyal friend and we were shocked and saddened to learn of his death as all of us are when one of our own passes.
Fair Winds and Following Seas my Brother. |
| Name: | Ron Swart |
| E-mail address: | swartre@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Request for donations and the passing of MNCS Greg Williams, USN, Ret.
From: Bond, Gale MCPO USN NAFM Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 4:06 PM Subject: UPDATED INFORMATION RE PASSING OF MNCS WILLIAMS Fellow Leaders, I have received many questions regarding the surviving family of a retired shipmate who passed last Friday night. Here are the facts as I know them to be and some things in process that Misawa Chiefs and others are doing to help. MNCS Gregg Williams, USN Retired, served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of MOMAU-12 here in Misawa until his retirement in 2007. He was a proactive and robust member of the CPO Mess and was recognized by JANAFA in 2006 for his contributions to the Japan/American alliance. Gregg was a long time resident of Japan, spoke fluent Japanese, and although Gregg was divorced from his Japanese wife, he remained in the Misawa area to be near his now 14 year old son (Nick) and continue to be a part of his life. Gregg was working as a SOFA sponsored government contractor for the US Army at the Shuriki facility here in northern Japan. Gregg was involved in a single car accident, hitting a bridge abutment on a dark country road going home after spending a week in Misawa with his son. Gregg was pinned in the vehicle which caught fire and was completely burned. Cause of death is pending autopsy and remains are being identified through DNA testing sometime this week. Between USAF, USN and the Retired Affairs Office here in Misawa, we will figure out the who, what, and when of final arrangements for disposition of remains, funeral, etc... I have a good team getting started on figuring out what entitlements and assistance is available for his surviving son. The time-line for translating Japanese official documents (death certificate, police reports, etc..) and working them into the American system is unknown. In the interim, I am specifically requesting monetary assistance for this young man and his mother. Nicks' mother works as a cashier at Lawson's market and their income level is low to start with - now without child support, it is going to be more difficult. Gregg had no other relatives and his 14 year old is the official next-of-kin. Nick is a good kid who was very close to his Dad and is now living the nightmare a lot of us have gone through in the sudden and unexpected death of his Dad. Add to that the worries over how to make proper arrangements and costs associated have both mother and son in a bad way. I helped get Nick a black suit yesterday and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done both as a father and as a son of a deceased father. Nick attends the DODDS high school here on Misawa Air Base (20K tuition paid by his Dad) and is a good student and well liked by his classmates - he is taking this week off to be close to his mother. Nick still does not believe it was his Dad in the car; his grieving is just starting. I know I am rambling in this and should get to the point but I want you all to 'know' Gregg and Nick as a Navy Chiefs' family albeit a retired family. Gregg did not opt for SBP for his son (we all know we are going to live a long time and SBP is not always a good financial option). I do not know what, if any, life insurance he carried following his retirement. I do know that Nick will eventually receive assistance through the Social Security Administration and perhaps other sources - I leave that up to the Retired and Decedent Affairs experts. For now, and the foreseeable future, he needs help. The Misawa CPO Mess has established a fund specifically for Nick Williams under the title of "MNCS Williams Memorial Fund". This fund is run solely by the base approved and chartered private organization of "Misawa Chief Petty Officers' Association". Account is subject to audit and oversight by JAG and Supply Corps officers. Our President and Treasurer will oversee all facets of donation accounting as supervised by me. Every dollar and yen donated will go to Nick in memory of his Dad from the Japan based Chiefs from the entire region. I ask that any donations be collected and total amount sent by check made out to "Misawa CPOA" with an annotation that this is for the "MNCS Williams Memorial Fund". Every envelope I receive will only be opened in the presence of all three persons responsible for the accounting. Command Mailing address (using MPS) is: Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Air Facility, Misawa Unit 5048 APO AP 96319-5000 ATTN: CMDCM Bond |
| Name: | MNC William Campion |
| E-mail address: | ztcampion@earthlink.net |
| Name: | Clifton Duke Hayes MN1 retired |
| E-mail address: | dhnera@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I retired from the Reserves in 1988, then from the Oklahoma City Fire Department in 1991.Life is great in Little Axe, Oklahoma. Not too many minemen left in the area now so I thought I would see if any one remembers me from my days on active duty at Subic Bay or chance encounters over the years. Check in if you can.
Duke |
| Name: | ronald miller |
| E-mail address: | hrmill59@aol.com |
| Comments: | mineman from 1963 -1967 |
| Name: | Daniel L. Lentz |
| E-mail address: | dllentz@edg.net |
| Comments: | Its been a long time, thought I would take a look and see who is still around. |
| Name: | MN3 Craig Kornegay |
| E-mail address: | craig.kornegay@ge.com and ds24sx2yahoo.com |
| Comments: | US navy 1974-1978 Mineman A school 1975 Kedena 1975-1978 |
| Name: | Henry (Willie) Williams |
| E-mail address: | williams341263@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | to Gary Ardnt. I think I used to play some music with you and Ernie Hilldreth, Harry and Joyce Bright and others during 68,69 and some of 70. I tried to e mail you but had no luck. |
| Name: | Mike Szostkiewicz |
| E-mail address: | saabdude@mail.saabnet.com |
| Comments: | Howdy All! I'm still on active duty, currently serving as the Senior Enlisted Leader here at "The Mine shop formerly known at 'MOMAG' uh, 'MOMAU' ELEVEN" as a plank owner of the new Navy Muntions Command Unit Charleston.
Lucy and I are doing great, and thanks to God and everyone's prayer's, my daughter, Kayli, her Leiukemia is in remission as she's being treated first by the great folks at Driscoll Children's hospital in Corpus Christi, now at the Medical University of SC. Take Care, God Bless... and HOOYAH! R/ Mike |
| Name: | Rachel Chapman |
| E-mail address: | rachel.chapman@navy.mil |
| Name: | MNC Jim Daniel |
| E-mail address: | kathydaniel3566@charter.net |
| Comments: | Served as Mineman from '66 to '80. Key West, Sigonella, MOMAULANT, CVA-43, MONAG CHASN, NAVMAG GUAM, MOMAG EIGHT, GUAM. Have seen some names form the past. Hope to see more. Great site. Thanks. |
| Name: | jim daniel |
| E-mail address: | kathydaniel3566@charter.net |
| Comments: | Went to "A" School in '66 served in Key West, Sigonella, Momaulant, CVA-43 Momag Chasn, Navmag Guam and Momag Eight Guam. Have seen some familiar names and places. Great site. |
| Name: | COURTNEY M. HARALSON |
| E-mail address: | courtney.haralson@navy.mil |
| Name: | Joe Mullins |
| E-mail address: | mullinsjcfam@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Found this site - MN from 1973 to 1981.
Recall serving with one the the best - Maddog Maddox (spelling) in Gaum... Great memories.. |
| Name: | MN1(SW) Simpson, Jarrod |
| E-mail address: | jarrod.simpson@navy.mil |
| Comments: | Life is good in San Diego, since the transition of moving the 32 and 48 shop. No more mosquitos and HEAT! |
| Name: | MN3 DALE PERRY |
| E-mail address: | d_p_perryatlg@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just found this site and I'm looking around for old buddies. I found one, Mike Thoma. I was in Chas. SC, MINELANT, '68-'70. I think MNCS Wicke was MN1 back then.
Any body else around? |
| Name: | MN3 Pelant Joshua E |
| E-mail address: | pelant.navy@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Paul Myers |
| E-mail address: | myersp@mcm11.navy.mil |
| Name: | Ian Weslek |
| E-mail address: | iw@atlanticcollaborative.com |
| Comments: | MN2(SW) last duty station was USS Patriot in Sasebo Japan. |
| Name: | MNCS(Ret) John Bray |
| E-mail address: | john_bray1980@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello to all U.S. Navy Minemen active, reserve, and retired. I am currently working for Coast Guard Sector Guam as a Port Security Specialist. I guess they truly can teach an olds “straight-stick” dog new tricks. It was really great to read about Terry Auberry promoting to Captain and assuming major command – BZ Captain! This inspirational leader pinned my Senior Chief anchors on way back when and it was a joy to have him be a part of this accomplishment. |
| Name: | Marcelino B. Diaz |
| E-mail address: | marcelinobdiaz@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Remember me?
Just popped in to reminiscence about the good times. I am a junior at Wichita State University. Wish I had done this sooner. Drop a line or two. Mabuhay! |
| Name: | Michael Thoma |
| E-mail address: | MN3Thoma@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Still reading this page. Still looking for information. Does anyone remember the John Metcalf murder and trial at Charleston in 1968/1969? If you do please contact me through email.
Mike Thoma |
| Name: | leonard peyton |
| E-mail address: | peytonle@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hey everybody i was a mineman from 1979-1983 stationd at charleston and det2 scotland and det6 crete,it was a great time and i miss my buddies.if anybody reconises my name email me, |
| Name: | Phil Beckwith |
| E-mail address: | wyomnc1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey shipmates, don't forget to go to www.togetherweserved.com/navy and sign up. Its free and the Mineman list is very long and growing. I am quite sure you will recognize some of the entries. Thanks. |
| Name: | John "Bonzo" Bishop |
| E-mail address: | johnbishop_2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I noticed that there is a growing number of Minemen, Retired Minemen and Ex-Minemen who have Facebook pages. Just my opinion, but it is a pretty good place to catch up with old shipmates. |
| Name: | Ron Swart |
| E-mail address: | swartre@knology.net |
| Comments: | Captain Terry Auberry assumes major command of Naval Munitions Command CONUS West Division Friday 28 Aug in Seal Beach, CA. From all of us old buds and shipmates we wish you the very best and are VERY proud of you. Congratulations! |
| Name: | Wenceslaus Jim PAVLICEK |
| E-mail address: | bohunck1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was a mineman and converted from MN2 to MT2 and eventually retired as FTCS. I have never forgotten the good days of being a mineman. I was a mineman from 1957 to Dec 63. |
| Name: | Charles R. Tabor |
| E-mail address: | Zoerel@snet.net |
| Comments: | If anyone reading this remembers me please send me an email. A mineman named Briggs and I used to eat all the shrimp at the Yokuska base chow hall by going thru the chow line 3 or more times until the cook got wise. If anyone knows him please let me know. |
| Name: | Roger Kropf |
| E-mail address: | evaandroger@frontier.com |
| Comments: | Just wanted to update the e-mail address. It's great hearing from all the old buds out there . To all of you going to the Reunion. Pls tell Gunner Balderama and MNCM Maddocks hello for me if there . These are probably two of the most respected Mimeman I've ever known and I'll always Respect the things they taught me |
| Name: | Gary Arndt MN2 |
| E-mail address: | gw1945@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I am looking for any Mineman from around the 1964 - 1968 era. I served out of Charleston, SC. Machrihanish, Create, Sigonella, Sicily. |
| Name: | Tom Hartley |
| E-mail address: | tjhartley@raytheon.com |
| Comments: | Subic Bay, Charleston, Sicily, Macrahanish 73-77, Just leaving my carbon footprint. |
| Name: | Gene Smith |
| E-mail address: | genesxxx@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I read in the dashpot about Ted Cammack and quickly sent him a letter.
It was returned today and had "Released, return to sender" written on it. Does anyone have current contact info for Ted? Thanks, Gene |
| Name: | Michael D. Thoma |
| E-mail address: | MN3Thoma@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello.
Always like to keep an eye on this site. Nice to see entries from new people as well as all the old ones. Need a little help. I need to contact anyone who was at the Mine Shop at Naha, on Senega Island 1967 to 1970. Need information about the grass cutting crews. I can be reached at MN3Thoma@yahoo.com. Thanks before hand for any info you can give me. Mike Thoma |
| Name: | Bob Gill |
| E-mail address: | robert.gill@lantheus.com |
| Comments: | 40 yrs. ago on July 25th 1969 Class # 6093 finished 20 weeks of "A' school. I went to NAD Westloch, HI. for 2 years after that & then back to MOMAG S.C. until Nov. 1972.(Deployed on CVA-43 for 8 months) I have a new email for the EX-minemen page. Thanks! |
| Name: | MNCM(SW/SS) Kurt Stauff |
| E-mail address: | kmsmncs@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am a member of AOM. My next duty assignment takes me to the pinnacle of the modern Mine Warfare Specialist: I will be advising 2 Admirals in mining, ASW, and MCM strategy, training, and planning--not bad for a country boy from Michigan. As a "bent-stick" Mineman, I think I've caught onto the Mineman "groove".
Prior to the first Gulf War, prior to the Korean War--and we can take the history back to the Revolutionary War--MIW has been less than sexy. It wasn't until the Gulf of Haiphong that they needed us--oh, and after the Samuel Roberts incident, et al. I am going to a position where I will be listened to. I think I have a good balance of what it takes to be a modern Mine Warfare Specialist--Chief! Senior Chief! Get off the ships and come to a Mine Shop--you need to learn the other side of being a Mineman. V/r Kurt Prior to the |
| Name: | Jason Ortner |
| E-mail address: | jason.ortner@navy.mil |
| Name: | John W. Waldrop, Jr |
| E-mail address: | johnnyammo2003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | USN 74-78
COMOMAG Charleston, SC MOMAG Unit 8 Guam (plankowner)75-76 MOMAG Det 6 Souda bay, Crete 77 MOMAG det 2 Machrihanish, Scotland 77-78 |
| Name: | Clay Coe |
| E-mail address: | Clay.Coe@chevron.com |
| Comments: | I look forward to viewing this site. |
| Name: | bob gormley |
| E-mail address: | puk_to_u@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.projectgreenlife.com/nulife4u |
| Comments: | Hello folks,
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| Name: | bob gormley |
| E-mail address: | puk_to_u@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.projectgreenlife.com/nulife4u |
| Comments: | Hello folks,
Here is my new website of health and wellness products, some could save your life. Be cool and go fishing, the best stress releiver there is...be cool gorm |
| Name: | Chin Sing Jr. |
| E-mail address: | chin.sing@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I was watching the Huntington Beach 4Th of July Parade. A float came by with all kinds of mines and about 8 Mineman. It was announced that the float was Mobile Mine Assembly Unit One from Seal Beach. What a nice surprise for me to see all these Mineman/woman in the parade.
Go MOMAU ONE. |
| Name: | MN2 Goyathlay |
| E-mail address: | joseph.goyathlay@yahoo.es |
| Comments: | HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!
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| Name: | Norman S. Singleton, MN1 Ret. |
| E-mail address: | norman.singleton@navy.mil |
| Comments: | I served from 1971 to 1991 and have been stationed at most of the sites at one time or another. I still feel the pride of serving as a Mineman. To all of you, Thanks for the memories.
Major N.Singleton,Chief of Police,NSA,New Orleans,La. |
| Name: | MN2 Goyathlay, Joseph |
| E-mail address: | joseph.goyathlay@yahoo.es |
| Comments: | Hey Shipmates! Just wanting to see the new faces of our Mineman and read all their tales. Anyone else besides myself here served at MOMAG 14 in Yorktown VA between 1998 and 2001? I also served on the USS CHIEF MCM-14 out of Texas. To all the Mineman and those who valiantly served in our Seven Seas, UP THE IRONS!! |
| Name: | Rooney Joseph F. |
| E-mail address: | PRooney1@tampabay.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | U.S.Naval Minecraft Base Charleston'S.C.1957and 1958thanks for a great site.I shal return.Joe Rooney |
| Name: | Rooney Joseph F. |
| E-mail address: | PRooney1@tampabay.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | greate site I was stationed on the old wooden M.C.B.at the bottom of calhoun st. on the ashley river 1957 and 1958 in the cable repair shack under MNC Sutter.and the CO.Captain E.J.Burke. worked on and with a lot of MSO'Minemen really are a class act. I left on 12 Dec.58 for the F.D.roosevelt cva 42 out of Mayport. Joe Rooney |
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| E-mail address: | jacob@yahoo.com.br |
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| Name: | Glen L. Hunt, Jr. |
| E-mail address: | glen.hunt@att.net |
| Comments: | I have been looking off and on for several years for information on YMS-477. Just recently I typed YMS-477 in my browser and to my surprise, up came two pictures of the ship and one of the crew. My daddy is right there in the front row, shirtless, 2nd from left with his right arm resting on the chain. A man in a white shirt is immediately to his left. My father served on this little ship during 1944 and 1945 If anyone of you out there served on the YMS-477 I would appreciate hearing from you. I would like to know where YMS-477 went, what battles (if any) that it supported. My daddy died back in 1984 of lung cancer and I'm really sorry that I never asked him about his WWII service. He never talked about it anyway except sometimes about going on liberty with some of his friends. My fathers name was Glen Lee Hunt, Ser. No. 938-90-14 and he was from San Antonio, Texas.
Thanks to all of you for your service. Glen L. Hunt, Jr. 3833 Horizon Dr. Bedford, Texas 76021 817-691-5183 |