Guest Book
(Em2, 1987-1991) | I hope you like this site... |
(ET2, 83-86) | Thanks for the site, brought back some good memories! |
(1971-1973) | thanks for the memories |
(EM2, 1983-1986) | Thanks for bringing back some great memories. It's good to see that the old 'Sag' is still at work. |
(EM2, 1987-1991) | Excellent site Brad, nice work. Brings back memories that's for sure. |
(DCA, 8/76-8/79) | Who has the Mushroom Flag? 57 Degree Rolls and the joys of having Marines onboard. Best wishes to all who served onboard, with a few minor exceptions. |
(GMG3, 1971-1972) | Would love to hear from my old shipmates. Thanks for the great site! dgcrosby@bellsouth.net |
| As a member of the Australian Project Team responsible for upgrading the USS SAGINAW it was interesting reading about the vessels history | |
(MR1, 1976-1979) | WORKED IN A-GANG, WAS WONDERING IF SOMDAY A REUNION MIGHT COME UP. |
(ET3, 92-94) | You guys seen what the Aussies did to the boat? copphure@hotmail.com |
Royal Australian Navy | Thanks for a very informative website about the ship's history, I have just been onboard HMAS KANIMBLA for sea trials and she is still going strong!!! |
(BM2, 1980-1984) | I HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THE OLD SHIP .HAD A LOT OF TIME TO GET TO KNOW HER AND SHE DEON'T LIKE HEAVY SEAS . |
(GMG2, 83-87) | Unitas Cruise was great and the rolls she took off of haterus |
(SKSN, 1973-1976) | Countless Carrib Cruises, one 6 month Med Cruise, even more great memories ,a few lasting friendships, plenty of empty beer cans. Thanks for putting together this great site, it really put a smile on my face. |
(FC2"SW" , 1988-1991) | Outstanding Sight. I will admit that the Saginaw was the best ship that I have served on because of the crew and our tightness. Great job. |
| Your sister in-law just wanted to say "Hi" | |
(L/Cpl, 90-91) | Operation Desert Storm. "U.S.M.C." |
(MS3, 1973-1977) | PRETTY NEAT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS SITE. HAVE LOTS OF MEMORIES ABOUT THAT BOAT. WAS WITH TUCH FOR MY WHOLE TOUR SO SOME OF THOSE BEER CANS WERE MINE. |
(YN2, 1984-1988) | I served under Cmd Fagan and Cmd Bugarin "talked to him last year", great ship. I managed to see the world, the best were unscheduled because we broke down in front of them. #1 engine room fire got us 30 days in Italy. Great site, Thanks!!! |
(e-4, 90-91) | usmc shield/storm..................was a good old ship |
(ETR-2, 1972-1975) | E-mail me @ bd486@scn.org SM-1 Tom Pruitt made the flag, it was a 59 degree roll how many more of us are there out there? I still have the recording roll meter my brother and I made. Best wishes to all!!! |
| For anyone's info- My brother, Dave lives in Everett Wash, Mike Price lifes in Mule Creek, New Mexico, Harry Elam is in Wash DC Does anybody remember the time I climbed the mast at midnite? Forklift races or the first time "THE FLAG" was unfurled? I still draw the mushroom and have it on the wall where I work. Didn't we all learn a lot in the Nav? | |
(OSSR-OS2, 1985-1989) | I sailed thousands of miles on her and have many fond memories. I still remember the main-space fire like it was yersterday, and the "Clean-Sweep" of 89, and the extremely rough waters of the Fyords in the North Atlantic. I was "mess-crankin" at the time and we took a 57' roll and a fork slided off the officers' table and stuck into the bulkhead and all of the port side porthole in the mess blew out! lol. I led OI division through the best AmphibRefTra ever recorded. I went back to Virginia to go see some old freinds and went onboard while they were turning her over to the Australians. If there is anybody out there that still remembers me, feel free to say hello. I am working overseas in Germany as a Senior Network Controller for Europe. My E-Mail address is: Atherton-Cole@t-online.de. |
(S/SGT USMC, 1972-1979) | I WAS ABOARD THE SAGINAW IN 1974, WHEN THE PYSIC, JEAN DIXON, PREDICTED THAT SHE WOULD SINK ON HER RETURNED VOYAGE IN THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE. HIT VERY ROUGH SEAS ANDSCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME, WITH ALL THOSE BELLS, WHISTLES, AND CAPATINS COMMANDS THAT NONE OF US MARINES UNDERSTOOD. ALOT OF WATER ONBOARD AND NAVY GUYS RUNNING ALL OVER THE PLACE, BUT SHE BROUGHT US HOME SAFELY THANKS, SHIP AND CREW. |
(EX RAN , 1994-1996) | I was one of the original RAN commissioning crew on the SAGINAW (now HMAS KANIMBLA) that spent 10 mths in LITTLE CREEK NORFOLK VA and delivered it safely back to AUSTRALIA.The ship definetly needed some major repairs & SHIPS HUSBANDRY(which was done at the LUMUT NAVAL YARD IN MALAYSIA in MID 1995 as it is cheaper)The Ship has finally finished its conversion (along with FAIRFAX COUNTY) after four long years and millions of dollars overbudget looks totally different now, they have cut the big horns at the bow,We had a top time in NORFOLK did not do much work while we were their though mainly swimming in the base pool and going on trips to Amusement parks and making nuisance of ourselves at the local bars.in VA.This is a great site hope it gets bigger. |
(EN3, 1988-1990) | Thanks for the site, it brings back alot of good memories! |
(Ens-Lt j.g., 1972-1975) | EMO-Comm 73-74, Asst 1st Lt. 75. Most maneuverable ship in the Navy. Controllable pitch and Bow Thruster allow movement in any direction. Anybody know what an MR-5 is/was? |
| Yes, Harry I know what the MR5 was and I wish we really had let it go over the side that night!! I remember too what an MR3 is/was, do you? I believe I still have the book on both of them. And I still think the Aussies wrecked our boat! See you later! | |
(EN3, 1983-1984) | Worked in #2 eng room will get pictures sent to this web This is great |
(EM3, Oct 70-May 74) | Plank Owner and Shell Back |
( E-4, 1988-1991) | To any one I served with that may read this I would like to say hello. E-mail: sgombaski@hotmail.com |
(MS3, 1992 -1994) | Great site Brad! Proud to be one of the last crewmembers to serve aboard this great ship. The time was short, but sweet! |
(SM3, 1971-1975) | Hey!!! Remembering that 59 degree roll. I almost went over the side from the signal bridge. Thank God for railings. |
(ENCS(SW), 1987-1993) | Hey Brad Great Job! I retired from the "Nav" in May 2000. Enjoying retirement in Norfolk, VA! |
| I'm seeing names I haven't seen in years! Nice to see Pabon... mail me and say hi. Same for Tuch and | |
| Same for Tuch and anybody else (us old timers) I still practice emptying beer cans!! Best wishes to all | |
(EM2, 1987-1991) | If anyone has suggestions for improving the site, I would greatly appreciate them! Also, if anyone would like to share pictures, or stories, please send them to me, and I'll put them online! Thanks! |
(SN, 1973-1975) | Great to see old friends from way back when! I "came of age" on that damn ship! I was 17 then. Clark H. and Santucci warped me like older juvenile deliqunet brothers! Never been the same, no sir. Fond memories of a cook attacking me because he thought I was the devil... starry nights on the aft...Email me dudes: zerbe@fcmail.com |
(HT3, 1976-1978) | I'LL NEVER FORGET THE MED' CRUISE. THE TIMES WE HAD IN NAPLES,MOROCCO AND CELEBRATING MY 21st BIRTHDAY ON THE BEACH IN ST. TROPEZ!! THANKS TRAVIS FOR SAVING US ON THOSE SURPRISE BUNK INSPECTIONS WITH THE SHERRIF!!!!SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES. |
(SMSN, 72-75) | Wow - 3 days bread and water in the Saginaw brig - 50 something degree roll that hung there for eternity - watching Augie roll back and forth across the sig bridge - abducted in Naples - knocked out in Tortola - apollo - cypress - smoking camel shxx - ouzo - the purple onion - hungry helen - boones farm, mj and 3/2 beer a deadly cobmination - pepermint beach club - snorton norton on the mast - playing spades - teaching Santucci how to drink beer - big jim parker - the black angus in san juan - my best bud Z - bug juice - ships parties on veagues w/formaldahyde beer - Most of the worst and a few of the best days of my life....Thanks for the establishing this site! |
(SN, 1973-1975) | Thanks for the list Dan. I often tell these stories but lately I wonder if they really happened, especially the camel sh** and the my night at the Black Angus. |
(RM2, 1971-1973) | I remember all the good times (and there really were some) with a shipmate named James D. Seago, from San Antonio, Texas. There was the six month cruise to the Med and two three month cruises to the Carib. One of the better times was being in drydock in Philadelphia, cause we could come home on the weekends. I'll never forget the rocking and rolling on the best ship in the Navy. Does anyone remember the picnic we had on some island in the Carib. while our "grunts" were playing war games? Each sailor was allocated two beers. That was one of the good times. Thanks for this opportunity. I don't miss being in the Navy, but I do miss the guys in communications: radio, signal bridge and cic. Thanks, Jim |
(MS3, 1973-1977) | DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE GUY THAT WOULD TAKE A DUMP ON AN OFFICERS DESK AND WAS KNOWN AS THE PHANTOM SHITTER ? |
| Clark - I believe that your memory serves you correct in regard to the PS.... can't say I recall him choosing his targets so discriminately | |
(Bm3, 6/76-6/80) | It feels great to hair from friends of the Sag. dblade124@aol.com |
(EN3, 2/77-9/79) | Mr.Travis (hard to break habits), glad to see your name on the site.. I got out before all #%$&(broke loose with Bob Betts. Hamm, good to see your name on site-where's Smitty (EN1), last I heard he was headed for Iowa to do recruiting. I also remember Fiore and James. I am still in touch with very few of our shipmates. Any you guys want to contact me (703) 330 -2364 or WWW.Wfcoalrun@aol |
| You really do have to check this site on a regular basis. Any of you guys get to Sequim, Washington my phone number is (360)683-0731. Call and we will try to empty a few berr cans! | |
(EM2, 1987-1991) | Just a note to everyone to check the News section... |
(FT, 1970-1972) | Plank owner & Shell back Anybody remember hitting the pier in Gitmo and having to the whole time there at anchor? |
(ICFN-IC2 , 1988-1990/2) | OMFG Brad, Well done sir!!! I just came back from a trip to the Saginaw. MI Museam today, they have the original Capt's Boat from the origanl Sag that sank off Hawaii... this site is incredable, any one from the Old A&E gang feel free to Email me at GWPOPE@QWEST.NET BTW if ya dont remeber me Im in Picture two behind IC2 Georges.. WHAT a trip!! |
(HM3, 1985-1989) | Was on the Saginaw with my Marines to Teamwork 88. |
(SM2, 1981-1985) | This was my home for 3 years and 9 months. I appreciate this website. Was wondering what the old girl has been up to...Thanks. Aces and eights forever! Hey Aussie, take care of my girl, eh? SkwidVishus |
(POCSS, 1994-1996) | I was one of the Aussies sailors who went to Little Creek in 94 to bring her back to Aust. I would like to say thanks to the US crew of the ship, the OS's and Frank (FC1, now CPO) still playing darts mate? For putting up with us, and our sea training group (we did'nt mean to wake you guys up at 2300 fighting fires etc) The old girl is up and running now. She can roll all right. Thanks for the memories guys, and for being excellent hosts. Cheers Davo |
(1971-1974) | A great ship with a solid gold crew. I have great memories and shipates who are still good friends. Good job on putting this website together. |
1st Bat. 8th Marines "C" comp. 1st plt. (Cpl., Oct. 89-Apl.90) | Excellent site.Didn't realize how much I'd forgotten about our Med. float until I saw this site.I fondly remember being kicked out of hiding places by the Navy while we were trying to sleep and get out of working parties during the day!! ha ha! |
(rm2sw, 86-91) | HEY SHPMATES THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES IN MY LIFE WITH YOU ALL I SEE ALOT OF FACES I SERVED WHITH ON THIS PAGE AND WISH I COULD RELIVE ALOT OF TIMES WITH YOU GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE POWDER DRY |
(RM2, 76-79) | Great site; brings back some extraordinary memories...reftra, cattle cars, 25 foot hammerhead sharks, at least 5 caribs, 3 med cruises in 1 year...escorting the USS RAY back from the med & the PHM's back from Panama...without a doubt, the best ship I served on in my 20 years. Sorry to hear bout CDR Mac, only served under him a short time, but he was A#1 in my book. You Aussies take good care of her...she is a beautiful lady! |
(ET1(SW), 90-93) | Brings back many memories. Got a chance to see the old girl during my last West Pac. Also many pictures of the Sag before the conversion on the wall of a bar in Sidney. Aloha All ETC(SW) To Smiley Yes I am Still in. |
(HM2, 1976-80) | Great job on web site. Brings back memories, most good! |
(fN, 1977-1979) | Greetings everyone. Glad to see a few familiar names on the site. I worked in M-division with Scott Patterson, Wes Perry, George (birdlips) Johnson, Bill Ledford, Dave Coward, Tom Gillock, Paul Abrahamson, Mark Berman and Bill Apperson to name a few. What a crowd to hang-out with! Fergie hope all is well. Remember those refueling like it was yesterday. Have you heard from Butch? I too left the ship before the bottom fell out with the Betts thing. I have recently got a hold of Wes Perry and George (birdlips) Johnson. They are doing great. I retired from the Navy in September 1998 as an Engineering LDO LT (I'm sure some of you may find it hard to believe if you remember me from back then). I enjoyed my days growing up on the SAGINAW as a very young man. I was 17 when I reported and 19 when I departed. Nothing but fond memories our the Med, Carribean, and North Atlantic cruises. Not to mention the Panama Canel transit. Mr. Coons and ENS Kin Kin were the MPA's I served with. If you have any additional info from that time period, please feel free to email me at toye@uii.com. Thanks and hope you all are well and enjoying life!!! On a humorous note, you may remember I was nominated by the crew to be the one to blue-ball Baby Hugi while the rest of the snipes held him down in #2 EOS. He was then found later hanging from the stern anchor screaming that he was going to jump. We all had to answer to the Cheng after that one! Take care. |
(ENCS(SW), 1987-1992) | Hey Brad....You're doing a GREAT JOB on this Web Page! Thanks...It brings back memories.. |
(bm1, 1981-1984) | when i was a seaman i hated this beast i now miss and love her the friend s like bob durfee eric hatter frank castlebeery i even miss the old aft deck watch i think often of marg 2 82 never thought i would miss her this much ausy she will give you a life time of memorys treat her kind and she will get you home |
(CDR, 88-90) | Wow, I just stumbled on to this site. Great job Brad!!! Two weeks ago I bumped into one of my old XOs - Phil Briscoe. He's the Commodore at Beach Group Two now! I'm retired in Virginia Beach, about to move to southern Oregon, but my email will remain the same. I've bookmarked this site and will drop back often. |
(EM3, 1971) | Was part of the first crew for 40 days in '71, till hospitized and never did get to see her afloat. I would have sure enjoyed serving aboard her. |
(GMG3-GMG1, 80-82-85-89) | The Saginaw was my first Ship and will always hold a special place in my heart. I have served with alot of people in my 21 years in the Navy, but still to this day I have several close friends that I met on the Saginaw. The Best Commanding Officer I served with was CDR Mcguire, and the Best Chief I ever worked for was GMGC(SW) Larry England. Both of these fine Sailors I served with on the USS Saginaw. The person that inspired me to convert to the Master-at-Arms rate was MA1 Bill Leon, who I had the honor of serving with on the Saginaw. I am proud to serve on the Saginaw and I hopew she has may good years ahead of her. Her name may have changed, but she will always be the USS Saginaw to me. Thanks MAC(SW) Russell J. Ledford |
(IC1, 1980-1982) | I retired from the Navy in 1994 as an ICCS. That was a very interesting tour. Especially on the North Antlantic cruise. If you were never on an LST, you cannot understand what bad weather does to that ship!! |
(RM2, 84-88) | Saginaw was my first ship and UNITAS 85 was my first cruise. What a way to start a Naval Career. I have a lot of Great memories and have seen a few folks. Capt (ret) Bugarin, RADM Marshall (XO), and LCDR Bonsall (COMMO). RM2 John Day - give me a holler sometime good buddy!! |
(EN2, 1976-1976) | onbord for only a short while but i still remember the good times.anybody remember me you can contact me at chevellee@aol.com |
(Ensign, 1989-1990) | Great website. It is great that the ship lives on when many of her sisters do not. |
| Paul Rubino..... Any relation to a "Woody" Rubino who was an ensign in about '74? Just had to ask! | |
(BM3, 70-72) | Bob Graf, I remember hitting the pier everytime we came into Gitmo. Still have the "Hemi"? Great sight. |
(HM3, 72-73) | Great to see this site. Good memories of Aruba, Panama, Vieques, and Gitmo. Anyone know where I can get souvenirs with USS Saginaw on it, prefer a CO's ballcap? newholland4630@yahoo.com |
| Not only did we hit the pier a lot in Gitmo, but Capt Brown hit the city pier in Livorno Italy, and we were always hitting the pier at Little Creek or knocking the lights over etc. We had a small hole in the Starboard side up by the bow for a long time from a tug trying to prevent the loss of a pier light! Some years back Harry Elam went on board and talked the CO out of a hat and a coffee mug for myself and my brother. I will ask if any of that is still available. I think I have a copy of the stamp that the government of the BVI issued commerating our visit to Tortola, and I will find it and at least make color copies for any of you guys. Anybody heard from Butch Vaughn, or Gary Ballard? Best wishes to all - Ralph | |
(1st LT, USMC, 1971) | Served aboard the USS Saginaw on her first Medeterrain Deployement in 1971 as part of the Marine assualt company. |
(Ltjg-MPA, 1972-1975) | Just found this site and it is great! Was saddened to learn of the passing of Capt. McLaughlin, one of the best Captains a ship ever had. I remember the role meter from CANUSEX and the reading in the "True Gator" area. A guy I work with was down in Tortola last year and the Guy who ran the Smugglers Cove hotel/bar was still there. I was in Australia last year and saw the HMAS Kanimbla tied up in Newcastle still being worked on. It sure looked different with the derrick arms gone and the deck house doubled in size. Best wishes to all you former shipmates. |
| John - I still have the "electronic" roll meter that my brother and I made. It read 59 to stbd and 52 to port! I was in the ET shop when it rolled, and Mercedes Pabon almost went over the signal bridge. When Harry Elam was skipper of the Lockwood, he had it in his stateroom, and sent it back when he transfered. I've said it before, but call or write, and if any one gets close to Sequim, Washington - I have cold beer! Good to see your name, and best wishes | |
(BM2, 12/78-08/82 10) | Hello shipmates |
(SKSN, 1973-1976) | Please read my "quotes" under "messages" If you are offended, I apol....., no I don't I'll try and add to them when I sober up |
(BT3, 1977-1979) | John I can't beleive you didn't remember me in your comments. Really liked the website.What is the Bett's incident... Contact me : azerial2002@yahoo.com |
(EN2, 72-75) | I was A-Gang LPO and Capt. gig eng.on carib.cruse and med.cruse.and i rember that big roll we took a trash can and a ENFN landed on me im looking for a ship mate an MR2 bill Vansig i think that is how he spilled his last . |
| You really do have to check this site regularly!! I remember you and it's good to hear and see your name here. Last I knew, Bill Vancek (I think that is how he spelled it) was married to a lady from Virginia Beach and was going to move back to the Vancouver, Washington area which was where his mother lived. I too have tried to look him up but haven't had any luck. Let me know if you find him. Also Mike Price and I have tried to find Jim Airheart (?) who was from Kansas around Manhattan. You know, we might not have liked that boat, but some of the people were sure what made the difference! Best Wishes - Ralph | |
(fn, 75-79) | i have all good memerry of my four years. but i cant remember thare name. but i can remember what we call you maget,chickerhawk,abe,bill ledford,g.johnsonjust to name a fuw.i hope to hear frum you |
(EN2) | Ralph like you i also have a full set of those stamps I have them under glass to protect them.I will try to get them scaned an put in if you can't .Bill was a good man we were close his first wife (Kathey) i thinkused to go out now and again to the old ACEY-DUCEY club,I rember a man in M-Div. we called magot that was his nick name any body rember a BM2 Hendrick he was the cox.for the capt. gig . I see ENC scarlett every once in awile he retired here in S.C. and the last time i talked to him he had his own lawn service. He has keep in touch with some of the guys from the ship if and when i see him again i will tell him about this web site I think he will like it |
| Marion, good to hear back from you! Where in SC are you? Lonnie (Butch) Vaughn ETN3 was living in Anderson, and I sent him my last (I think) set of the stamps along with some pictures of my 20th wedding celebration. Then, next time I called him it was no longer his number! Butch drove truck I think after he got out, and maybe that is true now again. Anyway, if you get the chance, his last address was on Northview Drive in Anderson. Next time you see Chief Scarlet please say hello for me too, I really liked him. Putting the stamp on this site would be a great idea especially for the guys that were after us. Have you ever heard from Jim Parker or some of the other HT's? Take care and PLEASE do keep in touch - Best Wishes - Ralph | |
| I posted a message in "messages" regarding the stamps. Anybody who wants a copy let me know. Best Wishes - Ralph | |
(SHSN, 1979-1983) | Rock And Roll! |
(OS2, 1987-1991) | Nice site, I like to look at all the old names. They bring a lot back. I was sad to see that the old ship is now gone. If you would like to contact me my email address is mike@nitmik.com |
| I was wondering if anyone here knows my uncle. Tex "Rick" Manuel II. I was hoping to get a hold of some of his old friends as a suprise. If you know him and would like to drop me a line I would really appreciate it. Thank You! my e-mail is angel_kisses_bw@hotmail.com | |
(EM2, 1973-1976) | Stumbled across this site yesterday (11-26-01) and flashed back as if 25+ years hadn't passed. I was the WCS for Engineroom #2 in my last year and worked with "Maggot", "Tuna / Monster Head", "Fig" and the Simpson Bros. What a group and what a great time. Thanks for the memories! |
(SN, 1971-1973) | Outstanding site.Would like to hear from any shipmates i served with.I retired from the naval reserves as a BM1.25 years service.it's hard to believe it has been 30 years.I would like to know the address or phone # of either Phil Roden,Mick Bohon,Phil Parquette,Don Baxter.Iwas back in Little Creek in 2000,it's not the same without the Saginaw there.I have great memories of being an assault boat coxswain on the Saginaw. Remember GO NAVY/BEAT ARMY. |
(FN, 76-79) | WOW! Great site... I was one of the "Motley Crew of # 2" Engine room with Pat "Lepprecan" Maloney, Bob Betts, Jim Lehman, Henry Ash, Kerr Dawg and Dennis "Ski" (something Polish) to name a few. I also remember well John Toye (still have the hot Vega you bought from Betts)? Many great (yet fuzzy) times with the turd chasers like Fiore, Tim "Hillbilly" Simmons, Ron "Tree Trunk" Trees and some of the others. Lot's of good times in M div. with "Garlock", "Chicken Hawk", Jim "Oscar" Johnson, Tuna, Smitty, Pat Finley (ENC), Jimmy Patti, Matt "Bugs" Moran, "Fergie" and Butch Lecalsie (sp?). Hello to Pete Travis, Mr C (Joe Coons), Mr Kinkin, Master Chief John Laramore and everyone else from 76 to 79. I am still fond of saying that I hated it for 4 years but look back with fond memories! Take care all! |
(Cpl, USMC, 1981-1989) | Saginaw was the last 'gator I served on before I got out of the Corps. I was with Weapons Company, 1st Bn, 6th Marines during Solid Shield '89. |
(YN2, 77-80) | I WAS AT WORK THE OTHER DAY WHEN I RAN INTO A GUY WHO WAS ON THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY. HE AND I STARTED TALKING AND HE FOUND THIS SITE FOR ME BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD LIKE TO CATCH UP WITH SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES. I HOPE THOSE OF YOU WHO SAILED FROM 1977 THROUGH 1980 REMEMBER ME. I WAS THE BEST YN ON THE BOAT. JUST KIDDING. IT WAS TRULY A TEAM EFFORT. THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SITE AND I HOPE OTHERS FINE IT AND GET CONNECTED. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND HIT ME UP ON THE EMAIL AT perry.corbett@mscwest.msc.navy.mil. |
(ENCM (SW), 1988-1993) | Last week Joe Alvarez (ENCM (SW) and myself were setting in my office talking about the Saginaw. So we decided to surf the net to see if the Sag had a website. We couldn't believe what we saw. It's nice to see that some guys still care about the old lady. She had her problems, buy we all took care of her until the end. Joe Alvarez and my self are DOD contractors in the DC area. We support the Surface Combatant fleet on all engineering issues. I still run into some guys up here and we talk about the good old days. I still miss it after being retired 8 years ago. Take care and I'll keep in touch. Ron |
(ENCM (SW), 1988-1993) | Forgot to give you our e-mail address's and numbers Ron Roades - rroades@aera.com (703) 415-4667 x115 Joe Alvarez - jalvarez@anteon.com (703) 253-3109 |
((YN2) YNC (RET), 1975-1977) | Thanks, great site, Chief Dalton, PN1 Yatzo or YN2 Searifino, it you find this site drop me an email (kshank@innernet.net |
(L/Cpl., 82) | Med.cruise 1982 Beruit Seeing this web site brought back a lot of memories. |
(RM3, 1971-1973) | I am really glad that I came across this website, It has really brought back some good memories. |
| Just want to add that the pictures in this site are great. Just wish I would have took some back in 72 to send in. Yes, I remember you Jim Wright. I just hope you remember me. | |
(RM3, 1971-1973) | Just wanted to add that I remember "AUGIE" from the signal gang to. It has been quite a while and i forget alot of the names but can anyone remember a guy we called big dumb in the radio gang? Anyway, just wanted to place my email address incase aanyone wanted to get a hold and talk about old times. rondi16@hotmail.com |
(bm3, sept 72-july 76) | Good site, thanks. I have tried to forget the saggy years. could not wait to get off the that boat. But in reflection, those were the years of great adventure and memories. Lyons, Iremeber the roll meter. I thought it was 60. all i remember is looking out the bridge wing and only seeing water. semed like the boat stayed there for ever. I ran small boats as a cox. I really hated when swells would build against the ships side and make it quit hazardust to hoot up to the davit blocks. Remeber the corgo boom that bent in half. The flooding in the forward compartments. how about the fire foam malfunction that coverd the whole aft deck. This site has brought me fond thoughts both good and bad. |
| Good to see both of you here! Although he wasn't dumb I think you remember Nick Morelli. Ken, I have the roll meter back again, it went back in the navy when Harry Elam was skipper of USS Lockwood, and lived in his stateroom! Best wishes to all... | |
(Ltjg, 78-80) | Stumbled across this site - brought back a lot of old memories! I was the MPA for three years and was also responsible for A-Gang for about 18 months. CO's during this period were Cdr Brierley and CDR McGuire. Good to see several names of snipes on the registry like Mike McAfee, Pete Travis, Bill Ferguson, Joe Ledford, John Toye etc. The M Division group was a great bunch of characters! I stayed on active duty for 9 years and recently retired from the Naval Reserves. I joined BOC Gases, a global industrial gas manufacturer, in 1986 and now serve as VicePresident, Distribution and Logistics for our North American operations. My email is fred.kinkin@us.gases.boc.com |
(HT , 1980-1984) | Howie, I hope you gave up cutting hair.You were a little better on the drums. ILAILAILA |
(L/Cpl, 1982) | Was a Marine on the Saginaw in 1982 when she took us to Lebanon. I was on three different ships when I was a Marine and the Saginaw was my favorite even though we rarely had any A.C. in our compartment. |
(LTjg/DCA, 1976-1979) | LCPL Case: You guys would've had AC in the Troop compartments if you didn't drink all the chilled water from the AC system. It was only after I poured a gallon of concentrated laxitive into the system and the word got out that life at sea for the Marines (and us sailors) was comfortable again. ALL the best, and I'm glad you enjoyed the Saginaw's hospitality. |
(BMC(SW/AW) (RETIRED), 1988-1991) | Hey shipmates you can E-mail me at charrin349@aol.com |
(BM3, 72-76) | It is good to hear from all the jokers that sailed. It looks like Lyons is holding the bunch together. Thanks for the glue Ralph. As i have read though the comments the memories are many. I remember M. Miller on the cpts. gig. how about our sea pappy BM1 Feilds. I remember Baby Hughy, strange fellow he was.And my personal pain in the side LTJG Sullivan God's gift to Ops. I look forward to hearing from more of you guys. |
(MR2, 76-78) | Was just looking at all the new names that have came up on the pages lately. Sure reconized alot of them. I ended up finally joining the reserves and retired out of there as a chief MR. I still keep in touch with Joe Macurak en3. He lives near Butler PA. Also him and I went to Pontiac MI for Greg Hawn's wedding . Last I new he still lives there. Hey Mac McAfee nice seeing that nobody has shot you yet. also hello to you Fergy, Its like they say served with hundreds, remember maybe twenty names. But all it takes is start telling old sea stories and suddenly another name pops up. |
| Hi to you too, Ken. It is a lot of fun reading some of the stories again and realizing that those who came after us had some of the same problems! A name from our past is Harry Elam. His daughter in law puts out a very nice family website at elams.org. You might get a charge out of some of the photos and stories. Harry was up here for a visit a couple of years ago, and it was like old home week. Take care of yourself and if you ever get up this way...... Write or call if you want too or e-mail to bd486@scn.org best wishes - Ralph | |
(FN, 76-79) | Jerry Hamm: Nope, nobody has tried to shoot me lately although I have dodged a few bullets in my younger years! However, today I'm just a laidback middle aged cowboy doin some horse dentistry out in Central California! Good to see you on here and very nice to see that Greg Hawn is still around! Drop me a line if you wish... Equine-Excel@bak.rr.com Look forward to hearing from you or ANYONE else! MMc |
(Lance Corporal USMC, UNITAS XXVI) | Trying to re-live old times and stumbled accross this site. Sad to hear they decommisioned the old girl. Some of the best times I had in the Corps happened while stationed aboard that ship. I remember the adrenaline pumping trying to hit the ramp just right in our AAVs and I can still hear the bell of the turntable rotating. One of my staffs lost his front teeth on the ship after he did a faceplant coming down a ladder. My hope is they are still floating around in her as a memento of our visit. Thanks to all you guys that helped guide us in to her after our ops. |
(FT1, 1950-1951) | I was on the USS Renshaw DDE-499 on July 28, 1951 when a submarine sonar contact was obtained. When it failed to identify itself it was attacked for 29 hours by five different ships in TE 95.11. This happened in the Yellow Sea about 125 miles west of Inchon, South Korea. The sixth ship in TE 95.11 protecting the two carroers (USS Sicily CVE-118 and the HMS Glory) was the HMAS Warramunga D-123. I would like to hear from crewmembers on the Warramunga concerning their memories of this event. My e-mail address is: a499march@aol.com Another shipmate on the Renshaw and I have written a book (206 copies, published in 1998) on this attack. It is now on this website: http://www.ussrenshawmysterytarget.com To read the book's contents, click on the top center tab. A new window comes up. Then click on the choice (View os HTML). The book's chapters and t |
(Ex RAN, 1994-1996) | Would any USN sailors no the whereabouts of BM3 Steve Casavant and clerk Randall Mcmaster who served on the USS Saginaw in 1994,they took us out and showed us the Nighlife around Norfolk and Virginia Beach all the time.I would like to get in contact with them. Email kusats@yahoo.com.au |
(DCC(SW), 1989-1992) | It's good to see a site for the Saginaw.The more participation, the better the site will become. Keep up the good work. |
(SN, 72-74) | Hey - what a great website! How the years have gone by. I forget names...remember being the first ship to pull into Tortola BVI. Got invited with some of the officers to Govenor's reception...and was carried back to the ship in the early morning hours...wish i could remember all the names....such great memories...! attorneyrogers@aol.com |
| I remember you too! Unfortunately, we do forget most of the names, but sometimes with a little jog we remember. Good to see you. We could do no wrong on Tortola could we!! If you want a color copy of the stamp set, send me your address and I will mail you one.. Best Wishes and take care - Ralph | |
(FTG 3, 72-76) | Cant beleve Deweese slept more on his feet than in his rack. EM club .75 cent happy hour and still managed to spend entire payday. Straws in my FRO. Driving Duffys truck back with 3 wheels. Anybody-What was port that claimed to have 112 bars. Tried but only made it to 4. Camel sht,gun mag buds,ft shop burbon,reefer decks with, well, reef,movies on fan tail,reefer decks again,whos sleeping in crows nest,EDIE WILLIAMS with a little help from Clark, Tuch we need to clean air filters,we'll do mine first. Compartment cleaning rocks, Still dont know how those guys stuck fox tails through that thing. Tuch,Clark I hear Jolly Roger calling us, lets do it @July 02. Maybe we can get Dangerous Dan also. My turn to call. |
(LTCOL , 1990-1991) | Had the pleasure of being CO of Troops during Desert Shield/Storm with L 3/2. Your site brings back lots of great memories. thanks, |
| Thanks very much for the site.. I am using the info as part of a gift for my dad, Roger L. Hattabaugh. See the message board for add'l info. | |
(ENCS, 1970-1972) | This is an excellent site. Reading some of the comments brought back a lot of good memories of a lot of professional sailors. Mr Kocmich I still have your recipe for boheminan sausage. I doubt if most of you have enough hard drive space to hold all the stories I could tell.I retired in '75 and then went to work for the Navy at SupShip Bath, ME. Then retired from there.I went to the decommission at Little Creek. Was told there that Capt Brown had passed away. I never thought that there could be so much emotion attached to a ship. Would love to hear from former Saginaw crew members. E-mail.. lbhsr@agate.net |
(Midn 1/c, 1974-1974) | Although I only spent a Middie Cruise on Saginaw, an unforgettable time-The Turks invading Cyprus, missing Barcelona and Dependents Charter Flight, LeBossier jumping overboard, the dead cow in the water, etc. What a way to get introduced to sea duty. Made 4 years on JFK seem tame. cs |
| Charles - thanks for the sanity check. I've been wondering for a long time if I really saw that cow. | |
(YN3, 92-Decom) | Thanks for giving us all a place to remember the SAG. I was onboard for the 92 MARG, SAG's last long voyage. I was with her until we took the flag down the last time and turned to keys over to the Aussies. |
(LTjg, 1975-1978) | Was Assistant 1st Lieutenant - relieving Harry Elam before moving to CIC. Great seeing the names of people I served with. The Saginaw was a good ship and I enjoyed my 3 years aboard her - have many great memories. Thanks for keeping the wed site up. |
(EN2, 1976-1978) | Seems like forever ago. Good times and good friends. |
(L/CPL USMC, 8/90-4/91) | GREAT SITE, ENJOYED MY TIME ON YOUR SHIP |
(FN, 76-79) | Hey Doug Crowder!!!!! Seems like just yesterday that you were the best man in my wedding! Well bud, Dani and I split in 1980 and I've been re married for 20 years this time! Drop me a line Doug! Equine-Excel@bak.rr.com C-ya, Mac |
(EN2, 1973-1976) | I have been checking the guestbook on occassion to see if I could pick up familiar names. Does anyone out there remember Charley "Tuna" (aka Monster Head), Robbie and Royce Simpson, EN1 Steve Hall or "Maggot" Millican? |
(Cpl-USMC, 08/77-11/77) | First and last time on a LST! Had some great times in Torremelinos, Spain. |
(en3, 1993-decom) | just like to say whats up to all my brothers. The sag was the best time of my life. If anyone has a picture of the crew when it decommissioned please email me smokedog2754@aol.net |
(EM2, 87-91) | I'll never forget: Rosy Roads, Mombasa, Haifa, Naples, Palma, Tormellinos, Bornholm Island Denmark, Puerto Cortes Honduras, UAE, Oman, Newport RI, Great Women, Great Times, Great Crew. I'll take a Med at 21 over a Pac at 34 any day. |
(EN2, 11/80-7/83) | Mike Hines - EN1 sent me the link to this site. 20 years now....WOW! It was nice to some old ship mates signed on. Hope all are going well! |
(QM3, 1984-1988) | Enjoyed the Bridge watches and the water hours. |
(OS3, 1989-1993) | Great website! I have fond memories serving aboard the ship and will keep them with me for the rest of my life! |
(E3 A gang, 1970-1971) | I was part of the crew during precom training in Little Creek and Norfolk. I still have a copy of the picture of the Saginaw hitting the Pier, it was published in Little Creek base Newspaper. I also won the first pinocle Tournament among the crew with a second class storekeeper as a partner who's name escapes me. After winning the tournament I was transfered out and never did get the engraved plate mailed to me but recieved the trophy. I remember seeing the sign up sheet for the tourney and being a pinocle lover I signed up. After partners were assigned I was walking through one of the crew area's and my partner was playing cards and I asked him what he was playing. I had never played double deck before nor heard of it as I grew up playing single deck. He panicked and sat me down and for the next couple days we played as much as we could. As luck would have it , our play styles complimented each others and the cards helped us win it all. |
(E3 Agang, 1970-1971) | My email Woustor@Yahoo.com |
| Lou - I don't think that pier 15 was fixed, as I have pictures of a bow-shaped gash in it. We also hit the city pier in Livorno I think, and for a while we had a nice hole on the stbd side forward where a tug bumped us pretty hard to keep us from knocking down another light pole on pier 17 (i think) with the dreick arms! Just call the skipper of Saginaw Capt Crunch! See you later 0 Ralph | |
(E-3, 1983-1987) | I reported to the Saginaw as a kid and left as man, she gave some experiences I would never have had. |
(1982) | Mr.Pete Travis, I have no clue what you are talking about. I know of no Marines aboard the Saginaw when I was aboard her that drank from the a.c. system. The scuttlebutts worked fine. But apparently you served aboard the Saginaw a few years before I did. I was on two LSTs (Spartenburg County being the other) and both had A.C. problems. What long term affect does laxative have on A.C. lines? :-) Take care and best wishes! |
(En3, 1970-1972) | To FT Graf, I have a picture of the pier in GITMO. I also remeber the Sunday beach parties in the Med.M-Div was the reason for the two beer chits. I was on the consol in main control when we attempted to leave Genoa without a pilot. This site brought back some great memories. Thnks |
(En3, 1970-1972) | Ft. Graf Do you remember a time in Virginia Beach when we were in your car and we wound up in the Virginia Beach jail. Seems ther was a miscommunication over a hand jesture and something about underage embibing. |
(PNSN, 1991-1992) | This a cool site !!! I found this site and certainly brought back a lot of memories. I had some good times on the good ole saggyballs. |
(EM2, 1982-1986) | Hope all is well with those who served aboard "1188" |
(BM3, 87-91) | This is a great site. It brings back lots of memories. Thank you |
(gmg3, 1972-1975) | like to hear from dan duffy,jim waldron.e-mail.rayphilalba@aol.com. |
(EM2, 83-87) | I had a grand ole time on the Sag and made sure everyone that was whith me had a memorable expieriance also.Would like to hear from some of my old crew.BIGMIKE@BRADS.NET |
(HN, 84-86) | DENOFISH@AOL.COM |
(EN3, 1985-1989) | It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. To all my fellow M-DIV shipmates - I survived and I am doing well. NAMOR328@hotmail.com |
(BM3, 72-76) | I would be interested if anyone ever heard about a ship yard ghost. Sometimes seen on the foreward turn table. Or is it something like relative bearing grease, that I went after one time. |
(GMG3, 72-75) | YES KEN, I DO REMEMBER THE STORY ABOUT THE GHOST ON THE TURN TABLE.WAS THE GHOST OF A SHIP YARD WORKER.I NEVER SAW IT. |
| Ken - I,too remember the story about the shipyard worker and the forward turntable. I believe I was able to find out that no one died on board during construction, and I never saw a ghost, only marines down there. Chief Scarlet was the one who told me no one had died. Sometime it would be fun to run down all the wierd rumors that were started both before and after we were on board! Best Wishes - Ralph | |
(EM2, 1974-1977) | Ralph, do you remember Price's zebra stripped jeep?? I enjoyed this web site! I do not like what the Aussies did to her!! I do remember the chart on the amo hoist in the Et shop, and I do think we should have a reunion!!! |
(Cpl./E4, 79-82) | Hi guy's I was on the sag during the 79 carib and the 79/80 med floats. I was the dumbassed jarhead that flooded the the barbershop, Staff NCO quarters, Disbursing office (and ruined that sailers bible collection) I guess that I created quite the mess. I remember they made me clean it up, So I started throwing pails of water out of the door right next to the barber shop, and all the dissolved bible paper turned to paper mache and loaded all the nonskid on the flight deck with it. We couldnt get mail for a couple of weeks. And from what I am told the squids couldn't get paid for quite some time because of the condition I had put the disbursing office in. Oh what a mess but oh what a memory. Sorry about those days guys. But thank's Brad for the great web site and refreshing these memories. James Minix jiminix@netnitco.net |
(bm, 83-86) | i still remember the first ay i walked down the pier and said what the hell is that! i was just 17. i grew up with the sag and all the great guys that i met their. now i am married with three girls and i often find myself longing for the great times i had on board and in those exotic ports of call. hello to virgil, frank, the mad hatter, james medley, smith, bost, whalen, sommerville, willis, acfalle, tiannia, and the great dino. if i forgot you i appologize,it has been 20 years. i truly miss you and those wonderful times. |
| Howard - Damn right I remember that jeep! We will have to ask Mike what he did with it. I just sent him a note today, and hope to hear from him around Xmas. This site is full of blasts from the past. Best wishes to you and yours and the beer is cold when you get here. I wonder just how we would go about organizing a reunion and how to find the guys. Hey - have you ever heard anything from Jim Airheart? Mike and I have had no luck in finding him. Happy holidays - Ralph | |
(SK3(SW), 91-94(decom)) | I was just surfin the net and thought I would see if I could find anything on the Saginaw and wow, Am I ever amazed. This is a great site! Keep up the great work! |
(BM1(SW), 87-92) | i'm glad so many people want to remember saginaw. all i heard be fore i left were complaints. |
(CWO4, 1987-1990) | Great site Brad, lots of memories. |
| To Howard Mathew - Howard, I got a note from Mike today and he reminded me that the jeep was stolen, and found in Tidewater Auto Salvage. He also reminded me about a certain ETR-2 and his '56 Chev and a treaspassing misunderstanding. I had forgotten some of that, but I suppose it's just as well. Happy New Year, and yes, I still have the chev - Ralph | |
(IC3, 1972-1976) | Happy New Year...well, maybe. Here's my new e-mail...a link some of you might enjoy and a couple of questions. mcprice@vtc.net http://www.b-v-i.com/roadtown.htm 1. Who shot the cow floating by near Cyprus? 2. What officer said "No, that isn't a Soviet helicopter coming towards us"... just before it turned and we traded goodies from the ship's store with them? 3. Anyone know the whereabouts of Jim Airheart (Norton, Kansas), Steve Hall (Monroe, Louisiana), Dave Ciampi (Medford, Mass.) and several others whose REAL names escape me at the moment? 4. Who remembers my Zebra Jeep, Yacht, fishing and crabbing expiditions or being carried back to the ship on a regular basis by me? 5. How about the day I got run over by the ship as it was pulling into the pier at Gitmo? |
(IC3, 1972-1976) | Why does the name Howard Matthews sound familiar? |
(HT, 3-80-9-82) | Just like everyone else I saw some names of old shipmates and LOTS of good memories came back. Would like to hear from some of you guys. |
(YN2, 1984-1988) | I remember we were the first U.S. ship to visit Bornholm Island, Demark in 20 years, and managed to take out part of their pier pulling in. Great place, I hope to go back there some day. |
(YN2, 84-88) | Anyone hear from Dino lately? |
(FR-IC3, 1991-1994) | Seeing your sight brought back alot of memeories. I just want to say that you have keep her alive with all you have done here. I do keep in touch with EN3 Whitaker and have run into a few people from the old crew from time to time. This is a great site you have. Nocka69@hotmail.com |
(ENCM (SW), 8/1986-9/1993) | My office has moved and the telephone number is (703) 824-0030 x107. Joe Alvarez's is the same at (703) 253-3109. Alot of things have changed since the last entry I did back about a year ago. Emily my wife of 31 years passed away from cancer in Oct. I will miss her and I had alot of friends to get me through the hard time. It's the same up here in the DC area working for DoD. Joe and myself work for two different companies that supports the Surface Fleet in engineering. Hope to see some of you guys if we ever have a reunion. Take care Ron |
( GMG 2, 10/83-3/87) | Well Nice to see some old familiar names in there lets hear from some more |
(HM2, 72-73) | guy's i remember alot, but forget some to! the 59 0r 60 degree roll i'll not forget sickbay's fresh water tank broke thought me and my striker were both goners.playing pinnacale in the room eith chairs tied down.Have to fine old book of crew to remeber more. e-mail meliabeek@aol.com,thanks for the memories Don Kersey & ron McKenzie i do remeber those names. |
(LCPL, 1989) | Hey guys. Thanks for mending my hand when we went too Veages is. Divers hatch came down on it when i left the beach at onslow CLNC. YAT-YAS |
(sgt usmc, 1975-1975) | Last cruise was good |
(FTG-2, 1973-1975) | Since finding this website last week I have already contacted and heard from JJ Waldron and Phil Paquette, who I served with on several Carib. cruises and one Med. Anyone remember the NIS coming aboard and having 86 crewmen going to captains mast; Bax. spent 3 days in the brig B&W. the XO finding his uniform laid out on his bunk with a knife sticking out of his hat? He left the ship the next day. Jean Dixon predicting a ship with the aces and eights was going to sink 3 different times; and it nearly happened 3 times. #1 when the causeway got loose in the North Atlantic during Snowy Beach and knocking a big gash in the hull. #2 the ship running aground in the Carib. and flooding the starboard ballast pumproom-we steamed back to Little Creek with an 8 degree list. #3 loosing the load during condition 3 steaming at darken ship and Capt. McGloughlin firing a very pistol so the flagship in Phibron 8 wouldn't collide with us. That last time half the crew slept topside with lifejackets on. Remember the LVT going off the sterngate with the hatch open and sinking like a rock. We bent the 10 ton boom in half trying to pick it up. Donating the van to the orphanage in Aruba, getting kicked out of the yacht club in St. Thomas when the CO and Xo were drinking at the pier with the gun gang and we all stripped down to skivvies and took a swim. Price getting on the 1MC with his electric drill, firing it up and saying "this is a drill". Great times, great people, great memories. |
(PN3, 1985-1989) | I miss all you guys! I wish had taken your addresses with me before I got out in '89. Please feel free to Email me at shindlerslist@frontiernet.net. It was a pleasure to serve with you! |
(BM2 , 1980-1983) | Looking at this site really took me back to the good times I shared with my shipmates. It was a great time in my life, "I miss it". I wish all the people I served with well. kendun@bellsouth.net |
(Cpl. E-4, 8/77-11/77) | Request permission to board, Sir!: Morehead City, North Carolina, August 1977. We sailed three weeks, avoiding a hurricane, through the Straits of Messina, Italy, past Mt. Etna volcano, and the Greek Isles, to put ashore in Turkey for Exercise Display Determination. Locals kept telling us "Shuddup". What you tellin' me to Shut Up for? Found out it meant "homemade wine", for sale. Somebody stole the Turkish flag and they were gonna hang the two guards. The Marine Corps fed us canned C-Ration chicken made in the Korean War. It was older than I was. The cook on USS Saginaw made the best bread ever and during a storm lost every pot in the Galley. Foreigner's "Hot Blooded, Check it and see" played again and again on the intercom radio. And liberty in Torremolinos, Spain, was like nothing I've ever seen or done again. My only regret is that I didn't have more time to spend on the Saginaw. It's not a job, it's an adventure. |
(HT 3, 73-77) | Just found this sit.Though I would say hi to all.This is a great sit. brought back some good times .I live in DELHI NY. Talk about beer drinking. I OWN A BAR IN TOWN CALLED BLINKIEYS.If you ever get to delhi i will by .Take care nice to know you guy are still around. |
(e-4 usmc, 1987-1988) | i was so gald to see the old ship serving and not scrap. keep her serving well australia. |
(GMGSN-GMG2, 3/74-8/77) | Great site, Don't forget GMG? Schindler, all the talk he said about FTN I ran across him a year after I came back in, he had reenlisted, also GMG? schnieder. Anyone know where they are? |
(SN, 74-76) | Where to start, deck ape, hated the first 6 months on board. Message to whatshisface Day. Kiss my ass. I have more money than you'll ever dream of having. To Wilson and Carruthers. How's it going at Rykers? To Hingle. Did you really try to screw the governers goat on Tortola? and were you the Phantom Shitter? To Paul Baer. The funniest man I knew at that time. Not because your jokes were all that great but you clearly enjoyed them. Could'nt help but laugh along. You and I nearly single handedly painted that entire ship in dock at Newport News.To Thomas Moore. A truly decent Bama boy. You still eating out every night? Glad you talked me out of joining in the brawl at Gitmo. Loved you man. To the late Captain Bruce. You were decent, all things said and done, about the 45/45 restriction/extra duty. To the XO (can't remember your name but don't take it personally, I barely knew my own) thanks for letting me slide on my drunken sea detail helm duty pulling out of St. Thomas. Hey Becker, you still wrecking stolen jeeps in Tortola? Micheal Vichi, did you ever fulfill you aspirations of becoming a Roto-Rooter Man? Without getting sappy let's just say I hated it and loved it. Probably have some company in that regard. Work hard and played harder. Gator Navy........looks like a fine navy day. Great sight. Thanks. Jack Davidson |
(en2, 85-88) | I REMEMBER MORE GOOD TIMES THAN BAD TIMES ON THE SAG .I CHERISH THE MEMORIES,JEFF DONALDSON I REMEMBER YOU WELL .WE WERE PRETTY CLOSE IN AGANG . I AND MCCALL WERE SLUSHERS IN THE BERTHING . RIO WAS A TRIP,THE WHOLE UNITAS CRUISE WAS.IM A HVAC CONTRACTOR NOW ,AND OWE IT ALL TO THE EXPERIENCE I GAINED ON THE SAG.miss you guys-[mcall,billy bralsford,croslis,wallour,ht2 bell,ht3 butler,em3 smith, en2smitty,enfn sims,en3 brown.I WISH I HAD GOTTEN ADDRESSES. |
(Deckape & Plankowner, 71-74) | Just found this site. Boy, talk about old memories! I remember some of you guys by name, some by face, some by stories. Speaking o stories, does anyone remember when we were anchored out in the chesapeake for helo ops and we were given those three old jeeps? They wouldn't run, but we scavenged parts from one to get the other two working? We then had races in the tank deck with them until the one I was driving blew its engine. I think I still hold the speed record in the tank deck of 43 mph. I remember BM Jupe bending the derick arm before commisioning because nobody unhooked the colar, so we unshipped the arm, lowered it to the pier, and took a new one that was boxed up and waiting to be loaded onto another LST when it got back to port. I always wondered what they did with that bent derrick arm. Send it back? How about the time on our first med cruise when we were anchored offshore and that storm blew up? We started dragging anchor towards the breakwater and the Capt. ordered us to get underway with the anchor still on the bottom? I remember Chief "Shaky Jake" standing there looking over the rail at the ancor chain trailing behind us and saying "Twenty seven years in the Navy and I ain't never seen nothin' like this." Has anyone heard from Alan Lincon, "Fast Eddie", "Drifty", Maynard Nash,or Ace Wallace? There are others I would like to hear from, but names escape me right now. Who was with me when we got locked inside that bar in San Juan for "Happy Hour", and the owner said,"No one in, no one out for two hours and the drinks are on the house!" I would also like to thank again the Officer (I don't remember his name) who relived me for a few seconds on the helm during the Apollo 17 launch so that I could get a look also. Like a lot of you, I hated and loved that ship. I'll check back from time to time. I just want to say thanks for the m |
(FN, 1977-1979) | Hope all is well with everyone. I am looking to get ahold of Dave Cowart and Bill Ledford from M-division. Has anyone heard from them? Drop me a line and let me know if you have. John |
(e3 most of time, 1975-1979) | i havent seen any new name . and say hi to McAfee, john toy, wes, chicken hawk, whate was his name? g. johnson. thanks for the memerys |
(MR 3 , 74-76) | Brad, You done good shipmate!! We didnt serve together but this is a really great site. If any of you OLDTIMERS want to cantact me the E mail is aerochips@hotmail.com. I live in the area of Grand Coulee Dam where I work. Keep on rollin... even if it aint 59 degrees. Bill |
(OS2, 1979-1983) | Great site! I am a former crewmember of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) & wanted to say hello to the great gators of th USS Saginaw - our ships steamed together a time or 2, that's for sure! |
(EN2, 1976-1979) | WHY DID THEY GIVE THIS BOAT TO THE AUSTRALIAN'S I NEEDED IT FOR MY OWN POND!!! |
(seaman, 1975-1977) | Wow, I was blown away when a friend brought up this website, I have not seen the old ship since 1977, thanks for all the memories that came back to me. |
(sm, 79-82) | I just found this site today 11/22/03 and it brought back some good, no ,wild ones is more like it. In the form of Jerry Lance and Howie Baird. Jerry iknow i haven't kept in touch with you but i sure would like to hear from you. Rcloutier@hotmail.com or ph# 4125633400 |
(sm, 79-82) | Howie Baird i got some rock&roll stories to tell you drop me a line @ Rcloutier916@hotmail.com |
(sm, 79-82) | me again jerry i messed up my email address here the right one Rcloutier916@hotmail.com |
(RM2, .1986-1991) | GREAT SHIP GREAT PEOPLE IM LIVING IN ARIZONA NO OCEAN HERE WORKING AT A NUKE POWER PLANT IN THE SECURITY FIELD MISS ALOT OF YOU GUYS MAIL ADDRESS IS 11026 N 28TH DRIVE 53 PHOENIX AZ 85029 HOPE TO HERE FROM SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES ANCHORS AWAY ..... |
(EN2, 1975-1977) | I served on the Saginaw in "M" Division and then the "A" Gang. I spent most of the time in "A" Gang. I was Lee Helmsman during special details and general quaters. I loved being at sea and I loved all the places we traveled. If any old shipmates remember me, drop a line. ehornsby@cinergy.com |
(SK3, 70-72) | Lots of good memories on this sight about Capt. Browns "Crunch" and the "Wild Bunch". How about Chief "Cunky" Cherry who called everyone "Dickie Bird". I remember that roll, I was tied to the helm and I didn't think she would ever right herself. Do you remeber Chief savage giving us close quarter drill behind the precom barracks then doing and about face only to walk into the wall. More later. |
(SK3, 1970-1972) | Correction to my story about Savage, he was Lt. Savage. Engineering officers who's desk was not secured during that nasty roll and it distroyed his office and wedged the door shut so he couldn't get in. Anyone remember Sam Melay setting off the die marker down in GITMO and we were at man overboard stations until Sam appeared on the bridge to relieve the watch hours later with traces of green die in his ears. Boy was Capt. Brown torked as he set regular underway watch. We must have circled one hundred times in that area of the ocean. |
(ETR-2, 72-75) | It seems that every so often someone reports remembering THE roll! My guess is that most of us that remember rolls of 59 degrees or so - Augie just about went over the side one night! - can be real glad the damn ship DIDN'T capsize. It also seems that several of the crews experienced the fine seaworthy charactistics of the Large Slow Targets. We don't seem to have been the first and weren't the last! AH the good ole days! Best Wishes and Happy Holidays (2003) to all! Ralph |
(RM2, 1987-1991) | HEY JERRY WARMKESSEL MY ADDR IS ON THE WEB SITE HOW BOUT A LINE AND GIVE ME A EMAIL ADD OR HOME ADDR ANY ONE WANT TO DROP ME A LINE ADDR IS THERE THANKS BRAD FOR A GREAT WEB SITE AND BRAD YOU WHERE THE FIRST SAGINAW SAILOR TO GREET ME WHEN I REPORTED ABOARD THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES |
(BMSN, Oct.81-April83) | |
(EN3, 1982-1983) | As i think back on my days on the Sag.I have forgoten the bad times but rember all the good times. |
(PFC, USMC, 1979-1980) | Please sign this on-going petition for a US Congressionally-authorized Cold War Service Medal at http://www.petitiononline.com/pfcmongo/petition.html . Thank you for your service. Peace. |
(FN, Jan 83-7/4/87) | To the Boys of A Gang, I have some pictures of some our tavels(Rio). By the way, I still have the picturs Brad "Birdman" Brette(from PA) took when the girls in Rio (when he was standing under the ladder)durning a ship's tour. E-Mail me at Fenceruner1@juno.com - I will scan some of the pictures for anyone who wants them. Van Hayes, you and rest of the A Gang kept it fun. |
(PN1, 1978-1980) | GOOD TIME ON THE SAGINAW, VERY INTERESTING SHIP. |
(PN1, 1978-1980) | TJFOWLER2@COMCAST.NET NICE WEB SITE |
(BM3, 70-73) | I remember the pre-com San Deigo and Long Beach. I remember the CRUNCH all the way from PORT AFTER STEERING with a guy named Assarin. The Shellback ceremony. As I read, more and more memories surfaced. I recall being good friends with John Beard and Micheal Webb. My e-mail is NashofMD@comcast.net |
(EN3, 88-90) | LOOKING for OLD SHIPMATES FROM 88 TO 90 DROP ME A LINE AT sterry@charter.net thanks aka(BEAVER) |
(EN2, 1980-1983) | Is anybody out there... Hello Palmos.. found this site by accident.. brought back some memories........................Thanks saginaw |
(MS2SW, 1985-1989) | |
(Rm2, 1986-1988) | Whats up Jerry and John. Drop me a note at nothoo_2000@yahoo.com. Would love to hear from you. |
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(HMCS, 1972-1974) | SECOND CHIEF CORPSMAN ON THE SAG. |
(ETR-2, 72-75) | Good to see you,Doc - let us know when the hot water is fixed in sick bay, will ya, and by the way, you can usually find a cold coke in the ET shop because we still have OUR fridge!! In fact I still have it and it is in the trailer as we speak! It IS good to see you, and I hope all is well with you and yours - Best Wishes - Ralph |
(Ens/Lt (jg), 1970-1972) | Stumbled on this site and had a lot of good laughs and shed a few tears. Ran into LCDR White at a convention in Washington DC - he told me that Capt. Brown had passed on. I remember very fondly the men of Second Division - Gunnery - giving me a birthday cake for my 23rd birthday. I also remember staying up all night in GITMO boresighting Mount 31 and 32 using the moon, and slipping the gears in the turret drive (we shot very well the next day)and GM2 Johnson's heroics clearing Mount 32 after a round was crimped in the breech. Broom, Crosby, Beard, I read your stories. Good to hear from you. Got out of the navy in '75 and went into the Army in Field Artillery. Retired in '94 as a Major. Drop me a line. rjs392@aol.com |
(LCPL, 90-91) | The Ship was small. The towlets backed up. The cotts were uncomfortable. And the bald headed guy John Kelly was a real AHOLE! as our CO for L Co. 3/2. Bastard!!! |
(EM2, 70-73) | HELLO TO ALL YOU SALTY DOGS FROM THE SAG. ESPECIALLY R DIVISON FAT BOY JERRY JIM PARKER AND ALL THE PLANK OWENERS WHO SERVED O.K.DECK APES TOO!.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! |
(YN3, 1981-1985) | It was great to have served with everyone onboard the "SAG". kiandnora@hotmail.com |
(HT3(SW), 1982-1985) | Not to bad of a ship, went to SIMA San Diego ( 1985 to 1988 ) and then to USS MISSOUR BB-63 ( 1988 to 1992 ) and so ret. USN 2002 HTC(SW) 20 years and 4 days... |
(LTjg, 1/79-1/81) | John Toye: I am
a religious man but it is amazing to know that you retired from the Navy. I
remember being OOD inport on a night watch while you were on restriction. I
spotted you climbing down a mooring line with a bucket of tools. I went on
the pier and asked, what are you doing? Your reply to the best of my memory
was, "Some fishing." Thanks for serving. To then YNSN Sinclair: The CO was away and XO McDonald was acting CO. When he got the opportunity, he put you and another guy on 3 days bread and water in the brig. I sent the duty MAA over on my duty day to pick you guys up. The brig OIC announced that your ride was there and you guys began whooping and hollering. "For that outburst, you can stay another hour." You guys got back to the ship and you said, "Can you have the duty driver take us to McDonald's?" And I did as it was an emergency situation. Forgive me if I am mixed up about this; please post any rebuttal. Hi to IC1 Steffen, SN Cloutier, PN1 Fowler, RM2 Miller, Pete and Fred. Pete Travis and I with an LCPL crew were overboad one time. To Fred: I am still mad about you spending all my comsummable $ on your division. Write back if you want to hear about when Mr. Kinkin got out of his rack in rough seas and got his big toe stuck in the back of a chair. For the Aussies: I kept a 2 liter bottle of water in my locker. It was just enough water to rinse off when you were soaped up and water pressure was lost. Let us know if you need some guys to fill in. We will recruit the guys from this website. I was COMMO and then A&E if anyone wants to give me a holler. It is interesting how as we get older we forget the bad stuff. TDEldridge@aol.com |
(EM2, 1987-1881) | Hey all... If anyone is going to be in the Cincinnati area on the 22nd of June... drop me a line! I'm throwing a big "My Divorce is Final party"... bbroerman@bbroerman.net |
(EM2, 87-91) | I come back here often, nice to reflect about the old memories my first ship provides, as I'm an EMC now, with an approved retirement date pushing boots in Great Lakes. If anyone has contact info on EM2 Chris Ryan, EM2 Darren O'Shea, EM1 (before he got busted) Mike Estes, or EM3 Joe (Tony) Valentine. I would appreciate it. My email is Bojimis@comcast.net I ran into ENC Gary Olson last summer he's at FTG on the West Coast. He's doing well and looks the same as he did 16 years ago. Take care all!!!! Oh and before I forget. HI GREG POPE!!!!!!!! |
(fn, 79-81) | Jerry Lance????? good memories guys!! ROLL BABY ROLL!!!! |
(Cpl, 1987-1987) | I was an ebarked troop during the '87 cruise, proud to be included withing the "Shellback" community, well done with the site. If I can ever get my photos scanned, I shall be happy to send and share them with you. |
(RM2, 1989-1992) | Hey John Day, how are things going with you. If you have e-mail, please send me your contact info...would love to relive some old time...chris@recruiterinc.com (NO I'm not a recruiter for the Navy)...Hope to hear from you...Have you heard from RM1 Starks? |
(Cpl, 1987-1987) | I was an ebarked troop during the '87 cruise, proud to be included withing the "Shellback" community, well done with the site. If I can ever get my photos scanned, I shall be happy to send and share them with you. |
(ICFN-IC2, 1990-1993) | A lot of fond memories of Saginaw. I had a lot of fun!!! |
(Sm3 , 1970-1972) | I was the one who gave Augie his nickname. Big dumb in the radio room was Richard Kieser from Kentucky. Prior to crossing the equater John Jadlocki, Sm2 and I were responsible for Capt Brown's black ear |
(Sm3 , 1868-1972) | To all my shipmates. Hope you are all alive and well. I'm living and working in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Anyone interested in sending a personal message I can be reached through email Tpatz@new.rr.com or (920)432-4541 |
(HT, 1980-1982) | Howie. bummer about Helsel,how to reach you? got some pics of you two you might want. Any one know how to reach Todd Rowen (HT2)? |
| I know my Dad serve on this ship and I have been doing research on the ships name. My Dad served in the Navy in World War II. Dad died in September 2002. | |
(RM2(SW), 84-88) | Hey John Day - where is the address man?? drop me a line at spud942@cox.net. Hope all is well |
(SK3 & SK2, 1969-1971) | Plank owner....orginal crew that was form in Norfolk and flown to Long Beach, Calif., liberty in Acopoco, went thru to Canal at night, Shellback in Davy Jones Navy, shake down training in Gitmo, yards in Philly, tossed off lines when ship left for the Med...had knee surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital....yes I remember!! |
(BM2, 1989-1992) | gpeter@charter.net |
(ETR-2, 72-75) | Rick Pridemore-- Are you related to a Ron Pridemore from, I think, Wheeling West Virginia? If so he and I were stationed together at NATTC Glynco, Ga while you were on the Sag. Best Wishes - Ralph |
(Sk2, 1989-71) | No, not related Ron |
(SK2, 1969-1971) | I'm trying to find Gary Soplinski or Leo Hahan, they are plank owners from that first crew. |
(SK2, 1969-1971) | Gary was from Wheeling, WVa., and Leo was from Johnstown, Pa. |
(RMC, 4-77-5-79) | I remember a few of the names here, but then my memory is going downhill lately. I remember RM2 Lucas as one of the RM's, also ENS Palko. I relieved ENCM John ?? as Senior enlisted advisor in I think May of 78. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers this old man. email hcr177@aol.com Thanks |
(FN, 76-70) | Chief Forster... I beleive that woulda been Master Chief John Laramere! He was also UDT/EOD and one hellava guy to work for! |
(SK3, 1970-1972) | 12/19/04 Scrolled dawn the message board and see a lot of us Plank Owners reporting in. We were a damn good crew as I recall and that ship was always spotless except when Sam Melay threw a five gallon bucket of red lead stained paint thinner off the windward side as we pulled up in Navplion Greece. Made her look like a coast guard cutter on the port side. Capt Brown held liberty until the staging went over and we painted her out again. He saw it as he pulled away in the gig on the initial good will run to the beach. Not a good day that was! |
(OS2, 1987-1991) | I was wondering what happened to the ship. I have lots of good memories from my tour aboard. |
(Bm3, 1987-1991) | Great picks and site. I had a great time on the mighty Sag... |
(BM3, 1987-1991) | me again anyone who wants to get in touch? email me rdrmn@yahoo.com. I have been in the Coast Guard since 93" |
(L/Cpl E-3, 1977-1977) | I was a Marine stationed on the Sag in the fall of 1977 when we escorted the USS Ray back to the US after it ran aground during operation "Display Determination". Me & a buddy were late getting back to the ship in Malaga, Spain, and wound up cleaning the bowels of the bow ramp for 3 days. God I miss those days! |
(L/Cpl E-3, 1977-1977) | To Cpl. Haynes Johnson: Boy I just read your comments and did it bring back memories. I was also on display determination. I remembered evrything you mentioned; the stolen Turkish flag, the "shallap", and Torremolinos. I loved Torremolinos so much I returned there in 1982 for my honeymoon. |
(os2, 1982-1986) | Wow beeen almost 20 yrs.What memories,hope old crew are doing well,anyone recoginze me drop me a line at Brad1964@comcast.net |
(QM3, 1991-1993) | ... Greetings Shipmates ! After 8 years active I'm in the Reserves now. I'll never forget my first ship.... or the 'duct tape diaper' from the Gunner's Mates. |
(GMG!, 1980-1982) | I actually served two tours on the Saginaw from 1980 to 1982 then from 1985 to 1989. she was a great ship and I will always have fond memories of her |
(HM2, 71-75) | I think it was 74 when I did my Med. cruise with my grunt unit. The 1st day on board the HMC with the handlebar mustache rescued me and 3 other Doc's and put us in the dispensary and also bunked us with the crew. |
(BM2, 1979-1981) | I was beginning to wonder if I could find any who was on the Saginaw when I was. Mr. Kinkin and Mr. Eldridge, I remember you. Some people called me "Reddog." I didn't get my life straightened out until the last 8 months I was in. I began school once again in January of 1982. I finished college and seminary by 1988 and have been a pastor ever since. My life couldn't be better. I am thankful for my years I spent in the Navy and on the Saginaw. Here it is, twenty-four years later. Life is sure flying by. kduncan88@cs.com |
(FN, 1983-1987) | Hey guys the trouble maker is back! M-DIV at the Brass Rail. Anybody here from Mike Hower? we lost contact. well drop me a line,sprkmn@yahoo.com |
(AM2 (AW)) | I never served on this ship but I am from saginaw michigan and I was glad to read the story. |
(BM1(SW), 77-81) | The Saginaw was the best ship i have ever served on In 1977 when reported aboard from Uss Detroit on a split sea tour i was a BM2 and made rate very fast and earned my eswos on the north alantic cruise .I have alot of good memories of the great times i had and a great crew every one worked hard and played hard It was a good tour of duty BM1(SW) Richard P Turner USN RET |
(Corporal USMC, 1982-1986) | Traveled to many countries in South America, I met my future wife in Peru in August of 1985. Also sailed to the west coast of Africa aboard the Saginaw. Enjoyed many sites and I will never forget the ship that took me to Lima-Peru. Going through the Panama Canal was also a great experience. |
(EMCS (SW), Aug 88 -Oct 90) | It is great to hear all your comments and stories. Reading them brings back a lot of memories. My time on the Sag was one of the best in my naval career and all you guys I worked with were the greatest! I am retired now for over 12 yrs. Would love to hear from any shipmates who remember me or don't remember me and just want to share sea stories.Leave me a message on the sag's message board or e-mail me at greybeard86021@aol.com Old LST sailors never die, they live on forever on web sites like this one.Keep the stories and comments comming. |
(POMT (RAN), Mar94-Oct94) | Had a great time in Norfolk VA, it was great to see the family in Aus after 9 months away though. Saginaw was certainly a handful engineering wise but a great experience all the same, that girl would roll on wet grass when she got going (35Deg Port - 35Deg Stbd)on the way home. Commisioned her Kanimbla in Little Creek Norfolk, returned to Australia and steamed her around for 12 months before major modifications. Posted to HMAS Manoora May 1997 (ex USS Fairfax County)Promoted to Chief and remained on her until Nov 2002 before leaving the Navy. Great memories, great comraderie and great stories to tell! |
(RM2, 72-75) | FIRST BLACK GUY IN RADIO. I REMEMBER RM2 WRIGHT, CHIEF STITES AND OTHERS FROM RADIO. I CLEARLY. REMEMBER THE LYONS BROTHERS (ET'S). LOOKING FOR SOME OLD FRIENDS (SM3 DORCUS). |
(1985-1989) | Great site, it was nice to grow up on the mighty Saginaw. Have alot of great memories in 1st Division. |
(kos town, sept 92 ) | met some marines on the island of kos from this actual ship, names were neil warren or warren neil not sure which way round and jeff an promised to write and thats where i went wrong and affixed wrong postage and did not recieve a reply because of this silly mistake. if any one remembers visiting the island in 1992 for 5 days it would be nice to hear from you. |
(SKC(SW), 1987-1988) | Great site. Great memories from the flat bottom days, trying to hold on to my rack in the English Channel and the engine room fire that took us to Naples for 14 days and all the work that the whole crew accomplished. |
(ETR-2) | Washington! Nice to see you here. Remember the time the brow rolled up on Stites' foot? Anyway, Dave and I are living in your state (Wash.) Please write or call and if you get up this way, I bet I can find a few cold ones! Ralph Lyons 182 Atterberry Rd. Sequim, Wa. 98382 e-mail rblyons@3dnorth.com Ph. (360)683-0731 Hope you are doing well! Best Wishes - Ralph |
(1970-1974) | Just wanting to say Hello to anyone I served with. I'd really like to get together and have a reunion of some sort, but its so hard to find everyone. Please if you remember the name and want to contact me, please do so. theboy7074@yahoo.com or call me at 724-748-4814 is my house number my cell phone is 724-967-3962 I'd love to hear from some old friends! |
(FN, Dec 76-Jun 80) | Really nice web site,just wanted to say hi to all Mike McAffe,Bill Ferguson,Butch Lacalzzi,Bill Ledford,Tom Gillock,Shelky,En1 Small,En1 Alvarado,Pat Maloney,Dave Cowart,Dave McMasters,Ashe,John Toye,Mark Berman,En3 Hungrey,so many more people that I can picture and just cant remember there names. I hope this finds you all well and in good health Mark "Ski" Cerajewski |
(sksn, 82-86) | |
(CPO, 1999-2004) | Great site guys. The old girl is still going well as HMAS KANIMBLA. She even managed to pick up a Meritorious Unit Citation in the Persian Gulf year before last (2004). Can't seem to rid ourselves of you USMC and USN Seal types though. Must be the food or something but once they come onboard they don’t seem to want to leave. |
(HT1/C, Jan 77-Jan 80) | Great site... good to see a lot of names from the past. Retired in 1993 as a DCCM. The pictures bring back a lot of memories of heavy seas and hard work, but most of all the good liberty. |
(RM, 91-92) | To all who remember me, hello, and I hope life is treating you well. To all those I don't know, I just want to say thanks for helping me remember some of the good times. Kessler, you are still a schmuck! |
(EN3, 1970-1972) | Reall had alot of good times and meet alot of good people. |
(cpl-USMC, 02-84) | I Think about the days at sea aboard this ship.Somtimes I wonder if the ship is still the same. |
(RM1, 1981-1991) | Radio LPO- the ship I retired on during the scud attack in TEl-Aviv Isreal |
(LT, 1985-187) | Great ship, great crew |
(RM3, 1972-1973) | HEY RALPH LYONS, HAPPY YOU REMEMBERED ME. YEA CHIEF STITES WAS A CHARACTER (BUBBLES). I RETIRED IN 1971, MADE CHIEF BUT COULDN'T MAKE SENIOR DUE TO BEING ON THE FAT BOY PROGRAM. YOU BELIEVE THAT! HELL I COULD BARELY MAKE 160LBS ON THE SAG. NICE HEARING FROM YOU. STILL LOOKING FOR SM3 DORCUS, RM3 BUSBY, SM PAYNE AND RM3 KING (EVEN THOUGH) KING WAS A ---K. SEE YOU GUYS |
(sm, 79-82) | gerry or howie got a new email address please contact me @ rc-gc@hotmail.com |
(72-75) | Washington!- I never would have guessed you to stay in! And I just CAN'T see you over 160! Man, if you ever get up this way - I have a cold one or several!! It's good to hear from you and I live in Sequim, Washington - (360)683-0731. I hope this finds you well and happy - Best Wishes and Take care - Ralph Please call - |
(72-75) | I almost forgot - For anyone who remembers the mushroom flag - Capt. Mclaughlin's son; Maj. Mclaughlin, USA has it and is planning to use it as his flag when he takes a new command in Dec! I wish him well, and hope the flag brings him luck - Ralph |
(Ens./Lt.Jg., 1974-1976) | I remember being chewed out by the XO quite a few times because of all the antics that Ralph and Dave Lyons did. This website has brought back old memories. Those 3 years were the hardest times of my life. |
(Boats, 1992-1994) | Some of the best times of my life. Miss you all. You will always be my brothers. Get in touch bostonis4me@comcast.net Daniel P. Hyde |
(SH 2, 1971-1972) | Plank Owners unite. This is Gino your old buddy from the ship's store.New bargains everyday. Reunited with Rollo last year tearful reunion. Never forget starching Burn's underwear in Gitmo. Thanks for the memories guys. schlegelba@aol.com |
(PC3, 1970-1973) | I just saw David Crosby's name. Do you ever hear from Rosie or Robbie? Seems like eons ago. |
(GM3, 1970-1972) | Who threw the Captain's and XO's parking signs in the water? |
(72-75) | For Dan Hernickle - Please write again to bd486@scn.org and/or rblyons@3dnorth.com we accidentally cleared the mailbox and I lost your address. Happy new year to all and best wishes - Ralph |
| looking for someone that served with jeff fry. 81-84 | |
(en3, 1988-1991) | had many fond times on board the saginaw. I will never forget the good ones and bad ones. I live in chicago now. You can e-mail me at ldenz@comcast.net god bless all who sailed onboard. |
(Bmsn, 1985-1988) | Alot great times.. I have alot pics.. tbusser@yahoo.com |
(RM2, 1981-1984) | It was great to know that the old Sag has web site. |
(ETRSN (PNA), 1971-1973) | 4 months of mess cooking, 6 months of compartment cleaning. It was great being 'PNA' "Passed, Not Advanced." Hey Rocco, remember when we wrecked my Camaro that night in Slatington, PA picking up 'that chick'? Also when you said to the elevator operator at the Arycasa Hotel in Barcelona re: your purchased sword-"NO, PARA HOMBRES!" |
('73-'75) | For the information of anyone who wants to write - New address - rblyons@straitisp.com I look forward to hearing from you guys - Ralph |
(QM3, 1974-1977) | GREAT SITE, WENT IN AT DECK APE, THEN TO QUARTERMASTER. SORRY TO HEAT ABOUT CAPT. MAC. WHAT A GREAT GUY. WE WENT TO TORTOLA BECAUSE HE HAD A GIRLFRIEND THERE. LOOKING FOR BUDDY BIRKOFF, GENE BECKER, RON JOHNSON. MANY GRAET DRUNK TIMES. CIGARS AND SARDINES ON THE BRIDGE, WATCHING BM'S PUKING. DRYDOCK IN NEWPORT NEWS BEATING UP THE GAY GUYS. GREAT MEMORIES |
(SM2, 6/82-6/84) | I served on SAGINAW as the signal gang LPO in MOD-LOC. Got to see the ISRAELIS in action in BEIRUIT. I will always remember my time on the SAG. Shipmates my e-mail address is sm1knapp@hotmail.com. I found this site 27MAR2006. TKS. |
(BM3, 1986-1989) | Hello to all you alumni of the USS Saginaw.Great to see some names of the people I served with.Remember that fatefull med cruise we took.The Fire?Was that an experiance or what.Naples Italy for a month to patch us up to make it back across the atlantic wasnt so bad though.As I remember we also passed the USS Stark somewhere by the Suez canal.She had a great big hole in her hull from the gulf.Many good times there on the Saginaw.We had a great 1st Div. deck crew.anyone who would like to contact me may do so at brockoboy@yahoo.com |
(fn, 85-88) | I remember that Unitas Cruise got pictures too I was just staying in trouble on the Saginaw even got demoted .I was never happy there lol . I did meet some people that helped me grow up , I will never forget I can't mention them all en2Bell, ht3Butler,en3Hayes,en2Coleman,os2Shipman, fnLipscolm. You all were brothers to me. I gotta stop Im reminiscing . |
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