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Hello to everyone! My father was abord the Oriskany from 1962 to about june of 1966, he was "A" division, engineman. his name is Jerry Dunnagan, his full name is Jerrell Felton Dunnagan. it would be much appreciated if anyone that knew anything about him ould get in contact with me. You see he treasures the memories he had aboard, but he has absolutely no one to share them with. (except me) i really want to do something special for him, just to let him know that i do care about him and the history of the riskany. I myself was in the military, and i am still in contact with my good friends, i just wish that one day my father will be able to say the same! "My heart pours out to the crew of CVA-34, for all hell the ship has seen, and for all the accomplishme ts"

Wayne Neighbors - 12/03/00 06:14:46
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Larry, I haven't been here for a while so thought I would drop in. You have made this into one of the best of the many Oriskany web sites on the net. Good job ... and thanks for using the poem. Wayne

Pete Clayton - 12/01/00 07:24:27
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My Email:shiphornet@aol.com

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I was the ADCA from October 1974 until Sept 1976. I was privileged to be the OOD underway for her last arrested landing, an E-1B. Today I am the Chief Engineer of the USS HORNET. Oriskany's SPS-30 and SPS-43 radar antennas are installed and operational (rotate) aboard HORNET. Her main engine throttle wheels and numerous other components are installed in the CVS-12 today. Approximately 30 port lights and 50 ready room chairs are also aboard. A large compartment on the gallery deck of HORNET has been de inated as the CV-34 moemorial. In hangar bay 2 a large 5 ft diameter plaque of the ships patch commemorates the "Mighty O." No matter what happens in Texas the ORISKANY lives forever aboard the CVS-12.

Larry Lefoy - 11/30/00 14:56:13
My Email:llefoy@swbell.net

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Counted 35 entries below.

Tom Herold - 11/28/00 03:49:14
My Email:burntsand@mindspring.com

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Was aboard with VA 163,1964-1968, home station NAS Lemore, Have the books for 65-66, this is the best Mighty Doughnut site i've found as yet,will be the best when the rest of the guys catch up with us, thank's...Tom Herold AMS 2. what a serious time that was.................

Charles J. Flenniken - 11/27/00 18:31:28
My Email:unclegrantv@aol.com or stage197@aol.com

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Great sight. On board 60-65 V-4 Div. LPO

gregory paul cunningham - 11/20/00 01:04:12
My Email:singlewheel@hotmail.com

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you have done an execellent job ,,,,, i would like to know where you worked on the ship , and if you knew ron moser ??? from queens ? new york ? i was in v-3 division thank you for your time ,,,reply asap thanks greg cunningham

Thompson,Michael C - 11/13/00 19:02:05
My Email:mcthompson@uswest.net

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Served with VA-152 1965 thru 1966. On board 1966 and 1967 cruise's. Discharged Jan 1968 upon arrivial CONUS. Re-enlisted in the Air Force the same year. Retired Aug 1988, as E-7 aircraft maint.

William A. Szalkowski - 11/08/00 00:42:20
My Email:skiteam@borg.com

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Just stopped to check on the site for a report my daughter is working on. We live in Oriskany, New York. My wife and I grew up here. Nice pictures of the ship.

Don Walton - 11/05/00 13:29:43
My Email:don.walton@erols.com

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E-Div. Westpac 1967

Nick Stokes - 11/03/00 17:22:46
My Email:stokesn@one-eleven.net

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Served in E Div. '68-'71. Would like to hear from anybody I served with.

Cliff Newton - 11/01/00 22:10:34
My Email:cnewtf250@aol.com

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R-Division 9-64/7-66

Richard Gregory - 10/28/00 17:49:55
My Email:usnretaec@juno.com

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Great job in putting this site together. Thanks for the memories. Made cruises aboard the "O" in 1951 and 1952 with VF-11, (The Red Rippers)as an AE3. Became a sheelback on 1952 cruise before we pulled into Rio.

Dick Stark - 10/23/00 16:49:33
My Email:dick.d.stark@boeing.com

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I served on board the Oriskany from 1959-1963, V-1 division, Phone talker in flight deck control. Nice to see a web sight dedicated to the Big O. Dick Stark ADR-3 USNR

Charles J Mihm - 10/20/00 19:37:19
My Email:mihmc@cs.com

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GREAT SITE. I WAS ON THE USS ORISKANY TWICE FOR THE SHAKEDOWN 1951&1952 THE CAPE HORN CRUISE WAS PLANE CAPTAIN WITH ( THE WORLD FAMOUS RED RIPPERS ) WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY ONE 1950 TO 1954 C J MIHM

r. Schriner - 10/13/00 18:21:56
My Email:ryans@zbzoom.net

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Ae 2 with Va 163 from No. 65 to Dec. 68

Anthony G. Carroll - 10/01/00 00:14:31
My Email:giddyup@i1.net

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I am U.S. Navy Ret. and Disabled Veteran and I worked on the flightdeck. My point, I have worn a POW/MIA bracelet of LCDR Donald V. Davis since I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972 and today I found out his remains were identified on 04/01/98. His last mission was from the USS Oriskany and I wanted to look at the ship he catapulted off. I hope he knows he was never forgotten, thuo I did not know pe sonally I carried him on my wrist and in my mind. Donald, rest in peace. Anthony G. Carroll, U.S. Navy Ret. Disabled Veteran

Jim Mitchell - 09/23/00 08:31:17
My Email:JBMitch3@cs.com

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I was on board the ring of fire from Sept 1968, 3rd div boatswains mate for two years and commissary cook for two years. Best four years of my life was spent on the big "O". My buddy Randy from the legal office saw to it that I got my ged before I got out. Thanks Randy I owe you one.

william l. eck - 09/22/00 16:11:21

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aboard oriskany from nov. 1963 to nov. 1966. worked in "w" div.

Bethany - 09/21/00 20:42:35
My Email:BLF3@aol.com

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I have written a few people that were on the ship the same time my father was. He was killed in the fire. If anyone is willing to share any memories they may have of him, I would be anxious to hear. Cdr. George K. Farris.

Chris Mogavero - 09/20/00 04:57:14
My Email:cmogavero@msoportarthur.uscg.mil

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I went to high school in Port Orchard Wa. just across the water from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and I used to gaze out the window of our school library at the Oriskany as she and several of her sisters lay quitely sleeping in mothballs in the mid 1980's. always thought she should have been made into a museum on the Bremerton waterfront. wanted to go aboard to see her up close even after hearing stories from shipyard workers that claimed she was haunted. I joined the Coast Guard, moved away and was always sad to see one less ship when ever I would return home on leave. Finally it was her turn and my dreams of a Pacific Northwest naval aviation museum were towed away to ports unknown. I just transfered to Port Arthur,Tx. in July and was quite amazed to see he old girl sitting down here while I was on patrol. She is not as pretty as last I saw her but still impressive and proud. I am trying to find out if I can take a tour of her. I will try to get a photo the next time I pass by to post on this sight. Just hought I'd pass on these memories and expieriences and a thank you to all who served aboard her. You are rememberd.

Lauren Curtis - 09/19/00 02:30:27
My Email:laurencurtis@earthlink.net

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Thank you for the memories. My husband was Jerry Curtis. He was a yellow shirt with V-1. He came home June 1969, we were married in Jacksonville Arkansas and I got my discharge from the Air Force. Jay passed away with cancer, May, 1992. We have thre sons, Patrick, Michael and Christopher and 2 grandchildren, Jerry and Alyssa. If any one remembers him, it would be great to share the memories.

Delaney - 09/15/00 00:31:56
My Email:DamianDelaney@aol.com

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I just wanted to tell Jim Coyne that even though he went "Postal," he will always be a Boatswain's Mate. You can't wash it or rub it off! By the way, Jim, if you read this please correct your Email address. You're no more a greezyeal than you were a Posta Clerk. Hope to hear from you, Boats!

Bill Spadafora - 09/04/00 03:52:12
My Email:wgs@netquest.com

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Great Web Site. I caught up with the O-boat in 71 (Hunters Point). She'd just returned from a WestPac Cruise and was being refurbed. Spent 3+ years in V-2 (Cat Crew). Left her in Subic. June of 74. Starboard Cat Ruled.... Fond Memories.

Rod Stouder - 09/04/00 02:05:48
My Email:RSshop@aol.com

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I board from 1972 to 1975 work in the cats. Thinking back nothing else on the ship would have been as much fun or as hard of work. Also had a radio show at night. You know whats funny, you tell people the things you saw and did and they just shake their h ads.I would redo all over again if I could go back in time. Looking for old shipmates V-2 Cats. Glad to see this site.

John Rossi - 09/03/00 23:46:58
My Email:johnr@alberici.com

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Great job, Larry! Keep up the good work.

Ed Aldrich - 08/28/00 22:05:16
My Email:eda@alberici.com

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Great website. You really brought back some great memories for many sailors.

David Stanley - 08/25/00 21:19:20
My Email:manny1180@aol.com

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My brother, Dean Stanley, was aboard the Mighty O from '64 to '66, just missing the fire by a few days by being transfered to a new duty station. I retired from the Navy in '87 with 21 years under my belt. My first ship was the USS Mt.Katmai (AE-16), ment oned in the above recollection of the fire.

Gabriel Burgi - 08/15/00 23:04:20
My Email:morknmindy@att.net

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My father was on the Big "O" around 1966 or so...I am not sure, he doesn't talk about it much. Maybe someone will recognize his name. Dennis Wayne Burgi He said he was a aviation electrician's mate, and also did some air rescue swimming with helos. Anyone recognizing his name, I would be glad to pass on a message.

Jim Coyne - 08/09/00 01:37:39
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I was assigned to the 'Big O' right out of boot in March 69, I spent the my first 2 Westpac cruises in 1st division under BM1 MacVay. I ran the Bos'n locker and had over 200 hours at the helm, my favorite duty was catching those pallets of bombs during un raps. In '71 I transfered to X division and worked in the Post Office under Chief Roger Salmon, I ran the flight deck mail crew, and often sold money orders on paydays. I was discharged in Aug 72 as a PC3, while the 'Big O' was in drydock in Japan. Please e-mail me if you remember that bearded postal clerk (me) or know the whereabouts of Russell Runge, a shipmate who was also in X division in 71 & 72. Thanks Jim

Patrick Tracy - 08/07/00 20:53:57
My Email:pat_tracy@hp.com

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V-2 Cats Nov 3 '66 to '69. Great Ship, great crew. Tough Cats gang, worked hard, played hard, but compassionate to a green sailor those first seasick days out of Subic. Later served aboard Ticonderoga & Gompers as AN photog to PH2. Great website. What emories!

Ernie Forehand - 08/05/00 06:34:33
My Email:forehand@friendlycity.net

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I was on the Oriskany in 1953-1954 in Fighter Squadron 192. the Flying Dragons. In the operating areas of the Wesatern Pacific, in the Sea of Japan and in the East China Sea near Formosa. I enjoyed your site and reading the questbook.

Harry Melnick - 07/31/00 16:55:55
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading through the various entries regarding the ORISKANY. I served aboard her while attached to VA-95 during the 1955/1956 WESTPAC cruise.

Jim C. Nelms - 07/23/00 17:36:35
My Email:JCNelms@peoplepc.com

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Served aboard the USS Oriskany 1966-1968 OE div

Robert A. Backlund LCDR USN Retired - 07/16/00 02:58:38
My Email:mad4bob@earthlink.net

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Served on 65,66,67 cruises with CVW 16.

Bud Bondietti - 07/15/00 07:41:26
My Email:bbond50@pacbell.net

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I was aboard her from Jan, 1969 to July, 1971. I was an Aviation Ord. with G Div.

Fred W. Walters ACC USN Ret. - 07/12/00 07:11:08
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I served on the "O" Boat from Jan. 65 to Nov. 68. Without a doubt the best tour of all my twenty-two years of Naval Service. There was just something about the Oriskany that is hard to explain. From the time I first set foot on board in San Diego until I transferred off in dry dock at Hunters point, I seemed to know that I was in the company of fine and brave men. I feel that each and every other man aboard must have felt the same way. They just had to feel it like I did or we could not have accomplis ed the things that we did. As I look through this outstanding site and several others devoted to the USS Oriskany my mind is flooded with memories. There are many sad memories but the good ones far out weigh those. I was sadden by the photos of that on e proud ship striped bare and rusting, not at all the ending she deserved. To all of those shipmates I served with that visit here, I wish you FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS, AND TO THE MANY THAT GAVE THEIR ALL, REST IN PEACE.

Larry Lefoy - 07/10/00 10:57:01
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Larry Lefoy - 07/01/00 15:29:51
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