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Your Name: Donna Renae
Years Aboard: 1985-87
Rank: JO2
E-mail: prairieship@yahoo.com
Comments: I'm in the process of getting this site up and running so PLEASE be patient! In the meantime, feel free to sign in and maybe your shipmates will run across this site and do the same over time.
Your Name: Jerry Kester
Years Aboard: 1983-1985
Rank: GMT1
E-mail: oilman85037@yahoo.com
Comments: Received the invite to your website and am glad you have created it. I will look around and see if I have anything to contribute. Good luck and smooth sailing........Jerry
Your Name: Michael A. Bankson
Years Aboard: '82-'84
Rank: EM2
E-mail: bankson@zianet.com
Comments: I was in R-3, my divo was EMC Kokosky(sp)
Your Name: Don C. Turner
Years Aboard: 1946 - Six months July to November
Rank: SA
E-mail: w6roy@pacbell.net
Comments: My 1st assignment out of bootcamp. Worked in ships office until I went to Radioman Class A school at NCTC San Diego. Retired in 1966 as a Cryptologic Technician Chief (Technical Branch).
Your Name: RAY WILSON
Years Aboard: 3YRS.
Rank: RM-3
E-mail: IWARON@AOL.COM
Comments: ENDED MY TOUR IN R-4 DIV. BEGAN IN THE DECK DIV.(1ST DIV.)CAME ON BOARD IN DEC. 72, LEFT IN AUG.75. MADE TWO WEST-PAC CRUISES. PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Your Name: Dennis Reeves
Years Aboard: '90-Decom.
Rank: CWO4
E-mail: drreeves1@hotmail.com
Comments: The ship as machine was the worst I ever served on. The stuff of nightmares! (But I got my revenge... I signed the papers releasing her to the Pakistani scrap dealer and was the last man off as she was towed out of sight!) Her crew, on the other hand, was
Your Name: Dennis Reeves
Years Aboard: '90-Decom.
Rank: CWO4
E-mail: drreeves1@hotmail.com
Comments: Where was I?...Oh yeah, The crew was one of the best I ever served with! Miss those times. Best wishes to all. Drop me a line if you have some time.
Your Name: James L. Ferreira
Years Aboard: 1971-1973
Rank: Second Class - Shipfitter
E-mail: BakerSt@home.com
Comments: It was a nice place to visit, glad I didn't have to stay.
Your Name: J.L.Morgan
Years Aboard: 6
Rank: EM1
E-mail: morganjl@home.com
Comments: My first ship,went aboard 1949,left 1955.Was a ship's company Electrician...Attended decomissioning in Long Beach.
Your Name: Ronald Hogg
Years Aboard: 1954--1957
Rank: IC3
E-mail: ron4eve@eoni.com
Comments: Looking for other members of the IC gang Or EM gang. 1954-1957
Your Name: Morris Pichon
Years Aboard: Aug'70 - Feb'75
Rank: PH1
E-mail: moepichon@aol.com
Comments:
Your Name: Rae Henderson
Years Aboard: 1982-1985
Rank: PN1
E-mail: shellbacks2@aol.com
Comments: Was one of the first enlisted females onboard. I worked my butt off, learned to really cuss,play poker and became "MOM" to lots of great kids. I would say looking back, Prairie was my best tour in my 20 year career.
Your Name: Walter Kirsten
Years Aboard: 1966-67
Rank: yn3
E-mail: boomer@penn.com
Comments: Served as Torpedo Shop Yeoman
Your Name: Roger MacVittie
Years Aboard: 1965-1968
Rank: GMM3
E-mail: kc7rxv@aol.com
Comments: Retired in 1988 GMCS-SW, RODE 4 DDG'S 3,6,7, and 12
Your Name: Rene Hazeltine
Years Aboard: 1982-1986
Rank: TM3
E-mail: rhazeltine@powerweb.net
Comments:
Your Name: MCPO Richard L. Keefover , USN-Ret.
Years Aboard: 1982-83
Rank: ETCM
E-mail: keefy@txucom.net
Comments: Hope this is a great endeavor. I was R4 Division Officer and retired onboard in November 1983.
Your Name: Dennis Olsen
Years Aboard: 1960-63
Rank: IC2
E-mail: Lampini2@aol
Comments: R3 Division Gyro Repair
Your Name: Robert "Chez" Sanchez
Years Aboard: 1987-1989
Rank: MR3
E-mail: chezfam1@yahoo.com
Comments: Repair Division
Your Name: Alan Fields
Years Aboard:
Rank: HTC
E-mail: hooksem@aol.com
Comments: Old decrepit but a whole lotta good times.
Your Name: Michael B. Aboe
Years Aboard: 1978-1984
Rank: HTC
E-mail: msaboe@msn.com
Comments: Will there ever be any reunions planned?
Your Name: Carol (Paulsen) Barnes
Years Aboard: 82-85
Rank: PN2
E-mail: cabarnes@citlink.net
Comments:
Your Name: Floviel W. Hollins
Years Aboard: 2
Rank: SK3
E-mail: fwhollins@home.com
Comments:
Your Name: Alexander "Sandy" Bewkes
Years Aboard: 1965-1967
Rank: QM-SM-SK-BMSN
E-mail: avss1@home.com
Comments: Came aboard Jugo ban and went into the QM Gang with QM1 Kennedy, QM3's Palmer and Gutkowski, QMSN Mulvihill and SN Tylock. Went messcooking then to SM gang. Went messcooking then to RD gang. Went messcooking. After 9 months messcooking I transferred to S1
Your Name: Arthur Small
Years Aboard:
Rank:
E-mail: asmall1@nycap.rr.com
Comments: Good luck with your web page. How about links with other AD's? I served on the Hamul (AD-20) & Dixie (AD14)
Your Name: CHERYL EWTON
Years Aboard: 1985-1989
Rank: YN3
E-mail: CAS1127TN@AOL.COM
Comments: HAD SOME GREAT TIMES, GREAT MEMORIES
Your Name: George E Demand
Years Aboard: 1981-1985
Rank: ML2
E-mail: magooge@aol.com
Comments: The oldest and the best was my first ship in a long nave career. I made some great friends there and grew up. The proud Prairie has a special place in my heart. "the oldest and the best with more rust than the rest"
Your Name: Eric W. Larson
Years Aboard: 2
Rank: IC3
E-mail: ericjoann@netzero.net
Comments: I was aboard May 1972 through May 1974 working in the ship's company IC shop. ICC Cossar and IC1(Toad) Brant were in charge of us at that time. I would like to locate anyone who worked as a ship's company IC or Electrician.
Your Name: Joe Glass
Years Aboard:
Rank:
E-mail: Glass67@wans.net
Comments:
Your Name: Ed Raymond
Years Aboard: 1965 - 1968
Rank: ET2
E-mail: ETCMRet@hotmail.com
Comments: My first ship, worked in the Cal Lab. I remember the wooden decks and canvas racks..
Your Name: Paul Blain
Years Aboard: 2.5
Rank: EM3
E-mail: pblain@hibbing.com
Comments: Sister Tami is STILL in the navy - she made E-7 last year and is now going for E-9. She remembers Prairie (she visited me while I was on board).
Your Name: Patricia Day
Years Aboard: 1990-1993
Rank: LCDR
E-mail: pkday1@aol.com
Comments:
Your Name: Gregory Eckert
Years Aboard: 1990-1993
Rank: ET2
E-mail: gregory.eckert@intel.com
Comments: Drop me a line!
Your Name: Bob Fotheringham
Years Aboard: 1974-1975
Rank: HTFN
E-mail: rkf2@email.byu.edu
Comments: I am looking for former ship mates who worked in the hangar bay,on the helo deck aft, weld shop.
Your Name: Roberto Valtierra
Years Aboard: 1981-1985
Rank: EM3
E-mail: Robert_Valtierra@Baldor.com
Comments: I served four years in the Lighting Shop along with Paul Blain, Jim Champ, and a bunch of other great people. I miss those good old days on that rust bucket. "The oldest and The Best"
Your Name: Ron Gonzales
Years Aboard: 1985 - 1990
Rank: HTC
E-mail: HTCM Gonzo@aol.com
Comments:
Your Name: Jim Williams
Years Aboard: 90-decom
Rank: MMC Ret.
E-mail: JSWilliams4@aol.com
Comments: Assigned to the ships sup office, RS Division. One and a half pacs, shellback initiation, even caught a few fish, yea had a good time while onboard.
Your Name: Dale Tucker
Years Aboard: 1966
Rank: EM3
E-mail: tucker@netrover.com
Comments:
Your Name: James Hamner Wheelhouse, Sr
Years Aboard: Feb 1945 to May 1946
Rank: Seaman
E-mail: jbwhse@aol.com
Comments: Glad to have this website, will visit often.
Your Name: EMCM Frederick Kokosky USN (Ret.)
Years Aboard: 1980-1984
Rank: EMC
E-mail: kokosky@ureach.com
Comments: I had the distinct pleasure of serving as R-3 Division Officer while on board the "Oldest and the Best". She was a fine ship with a magnificent crew...
Your Name: Duncan O'Mara
Years Aboard: 2 years
Rank: LT
E-mail: DFOMara@aol.com
Comments: Engineer Officer , '89-'90
Your Name: scheetz
Years Aboard: 1954 - 1957
Rank: sksn
E-mail: johnscheetz@hotmail.com
Comments: ran the gig for the capain for 2 yrs and then went into supply. also was aboard when we made the world cruise and still have the cruise book that they had made for us and will share it with u if u want pictures etc 1954 to 1957
Your Name: Henry Chan
Years Aboard: 10 months
Rank: SHC
E-mail: usshunt@aol.com
Comments: Report aboard on 25th Dec 1962 to 2nd dec 1963. really nice to serve the crews.
Your Name: Robert E. Wiliams
Years Aboard: 0
Rank: AE-2
E-mail: RDW113@aol.com
Comments: my dad served on the Prairie In the early 50's.He was in 1951-55. I know he's trying to get in touch with old shipmates.His name is Robert H. Williams and he was an EM 3 or 2. I don't remember.
Your Name: Chuck Gullette
Years Aboard: NA
Rank: MM2
E-mail: chuck642@aol.com
Comments: I was stationed aboard sistership USS Cascade AD-16 (TAD) in the summer of 1969 as a MMSN enroute to Nuke school. I learned a lot in that old engineroom. And all of the newbie stuff ie. Bucket of Steam etc. Sorry they are all gone. Actually all ships I wa
Your Name: Wayne Kosloski
Years Aboard: 1963 to 1966
Rank: Seaman
E-mail: wkosloski@aol.com
Comments: Any of my old shipmates feel free to e-mail me.
Your Name: Bill Parker
Years Aboard: 1942-45
Rank: Lt (jg)
E-mail: shparker@midsouth.rr.com
Comments: Bill Parker died in 1987. I am his son. He was Deck Watch Officer/Navigator on the USS Prairie in Argentia and the Central Pacific. He told me very little about his time on the USS Prairie. I have recently found a record he left. If you served the USS Pra
Your Name: Jeff Holubetz
Years Aboard: June 84 - Feb 88
Rank: HT3
E-mail: A69roadrunner4406@msn.com
Comments:
Your Name: Greg Maddock
Years Aboard: 1985 - 1988
Rank: DK2
E-mail: ptrbltdrvr_2000@yahoo.com
Comments: Hey Donna, How the heck are you? Me? Retired from the canoe club. Married and have 3 pets....that is about it in a nutshell....great site... later, Greg
Your Name: Saundra Freitas
Years Aboard: 1985-1989
Rank: BM3
E-mail: skkags1@msn.com
Comments: Sure do miss those good ole days!
Your Name: Wendell Goodwin
Years Aboard: 1967-1970
Rank: DS1
E-mail: wgoodwin@altavista.net
Comments: A good ship should be remembered, especially by a good crew.
Your Name: Jeff Gears
Years Aboard: June 77- Jan 79
Rank: TMSN - TM3
E-mail: daddarth aol.com
Comments: Ship was just coming out of a "Yard" period, what a mess! Worked in 1ST DIV for about 6 months and then went to Weapons Dept. Did one WESTPAC and then transferred off. A fondly remembered ship.
Your Name: Robert H. WIlliams
Years Aboard: 1952-1955
Rank: EM2
E-mail: wil1931@westnet.com
Comments: Finally a AD-15 website. Was a ships company electrician. I see some familiar names in guestbook, hoping to see more.
Your Name: Steve Hoit
Years Aboard: 4 years
Rank: ET2
E-mail: hoit1@llnl.gov
Comments: In R4 div worked in Radio central was on board during evac of Viet Nam. We could fix anything!!
Your Name: Jim "Kiss" Kissling
Years Aboard: 1965-1969
Rank: MM2(DV)
E-mail: jfkissling@juno.com
Comments: Last 3 years was with the diving locker with such good guys as: James Wrobluski, Jack Carter, James Webb,Ronchie Romain and Grant Worsley.
Your Name: Pete Tracy
Years Aboard: 1966-1970
Rank: IC-3
E-mail: pttracy@aol.com
Comments: Made 1 Hawaii and 2 Westpac cruises while aboard Prairie. Was in the Gyro Shop (R-3 Division).
Your Name: Ray E. Riesgo
Years Aboard: 1951-1954
Rank: FA; FN; IC3; IC2
E-mail: ray29@home.com
Comments: Xfered from PF8 to AD15 in 1951 at Sasebo. Placed in B Div and later xfered to E Div/IC Gang. Jan 1955 sent to IC 'B' School, then xfered to AD25 at LBeach, CA.
Your Name: Shawn L. Pardo
Years Aboard: 1989-1993
Rank: ET2/E5
E-mail: shawn.pardo@kla-tencor.com
Comments: I was assigned to the repair departmentand worked mostly on test equipment. I also served as a master-at-arms for a year.
Your Name: Rick Miller
Years Aboard: 1976 - 1979
Rank: ETN2
E-mail: rickmill@gte.net
Comments: was onboard during 77 yard overhaul and 78 Westpac. Anyone know ET2 David Laughlin who was onboard during that time frame???
Your Name: Deborah Federspiel
Years Aboard: 1982-1986
Rank: HT3
E-mail: longface1062@msn.comI
Comments: I would enjoy hearing from any one from the HT shop or Repair Dept.
Your Name: marcia bain
Years Aboard: 4
Rank: sk3
E-mail: bainmarcia@hotmail.com
Comments: Had some really good times here and met some of the best now looking for lost shipmates please contact (1989-decom)
Your Name: Marshall Reheard
Years Aboard: 8-1952 - 11-1955
Rank: MR2
E-mail: mlreh@att.net
Comments: I think of my days aboard the Prairie and of the good times I had with fellow shipmates. It has been forty six years this November that I was in Hunters Point (dry dock) leaving the ship for the last time going through the process of being discharged. I r
Your Name: Karen Aldrich ReBuck
Years Aboard: 1983 - 1987
Rank: EM3
E-mail: krebuck@ameshome.com
Comments: I would love to hear from anyone that I served with. I'm particularly interested in locating Rebecca Dilley or Maria Betonney, both of whom I lost contact with over the years.
Your Name: Robert Kohl
Years Aboard: 6 months
Rank: Fireman
E-mail: srcarbone1@hotmail.com
Comments: Served aboard USS Praried from Apr. 1951-Oct 1951 as fireman.
Your Name: vince(pat)patton
Years Aboard: 4 years
Rank: seaman
E-mail: patton@onlyinternet.net
Comments: I served aboard the Prairie from dec.75 to aug.79. Went thru drydock overhaul and two wespacs.Also went to mazatlon mexico for shake down cruise after drydock. Had one hell of a good time on this ship,with some great friends.
Your Name: stephen oconnor
Years Aboard: JAN 79-SEPT 80
Rank: MR3
E-mail: SOSHOP1@AOL.COM
Comments:
Your Name: EVETTE THOMASON
Years Aboard: AUG 89- MAR 93
Rank: SK2
E-mail: EVETTEMANRIQUE@HOME.COM
Comments: Wow, I grew up on board USS PRAIRIE.
Your Name: Mke Camburn
Years Aboard: 1990-1993
Rank: IC3
E-mail: mcamburn@modempool.com
Comments: had a real hoot on board Prairie,I miss the fun times! Now I'm a sheetmetal fabricator(shop foreman),who knew?
Your Name: Randy Drake jr.
Years Aboard: 1977-1980
Rank: E1
E-mail: Giglionic@aol.com
Comments: I was on this ship and it was the best years of my life! and i really enjoyed it. Randy Drake
Your Name: Paul Flemming CDR USNR
Years Aboard: 1983-1985
Rank: ENS-LTJG
E-mail: Paul.Flemming@goodrich.com
Comments: I was the communications officer from Jan 1983-April 1985. Made One West Pac Tour with Captain Stephen Duich. We had a great crew and many great times. I built a model of the Prairie that some may remember from 1985-1993. Would love to hear from all my ol
Your Name: Heidi Krug
Years Aboard: 2
Rank: BM#
E-mail: Blittledipper@aol.com
Comments: Please delete the previous entries..sorry. O_MAN I too miss the good old days87-89 I worked in the canvas shop for Chief Holler and Saundra "TOMATIS" Anyone we know..look us up!
Your Name: Lowell Smith
Years Aboard: 1956-1959, 1965-1970
Rank: SFC
E-mail: slsmith@olypen.com
Comments: My best memories from 20 years of Navy life are the Prairie days.
Your Name: Bryan Carpenter
Years Aboard: 85-90
Rank: ICFN - IC3
E-mail: Disn4u@aol.com
Comments: Was in the R-3 (Gyro), CCTV & E-Div.... Was kind of shy and not very out going.... but hey.. if any of you remember me drop me a line...
Your Name: Scott Goodman
Years Aboard: 1982-1984
Rank: DPSN
E-mail: scottalangoodman@hotmail.com
Comments: PRAIRIE was a pretty awesome experience -- but things weren't always as they seemed....after PRAIRIE, I returned to other investigations work for different staffs in the San Diego area, finished my BA in Crim Justice, was eventually commissioned, then the
Your Name: Albert Meller
Years Aboard: 1985-1987
Rank: ML3
E-mail: ameller@aol.com
Comments: The Prairie was my first and Last Ship. We went to alot of places and I got to make alot of new friends.
Your Name: victor h bulnes
Years Aboard: 1983-86
Rank: sn-fn
E-mail: bulnose@rocketmail.com
Comments: my first ship....
Your Name: Alex "Sandy" Bewkes
Years Aboard: 1965-1967
Rank: QM/SM/BMSN
E-mail: AVSS1@home.com
Comments: Remembering QM's Kennedy, Mulvihill, Tylock & Ski; SM Anselmi, Walker, Ainsworth; BM's Sposato, Woodard, Chrestman. Remember the Frank Knox salvage op.
Your Name: Ken
Years Aboard: Cowan
Rank: Seaman
E-mail: n3376c@aol.com
Comments: I was on the Prairie '45-'46 discharged June '46.Worked in the sheetmetal shop with Don Weiner who I keep in contact with. Like to hear from others of that time period.
Your Name: Peter Burrowes
Years Aboard: none
Rank: civilian
E-mail: pburrowes@amcongroup.com
Comments: My Dad served aboard the Prairie at the end of WWII, and I have known three other people who served aboard her from WWII through about the late 70's. I've always wanted to see a photo of her. Thanks!
Your Name: Martin L. Gascoyne
Years Aboard: 2years; 70-72
Rank: RM2
E-mail: marty@countrygardner.com
Comments:
Your Name: Michael Joseph Welsh
Years Aboard: 1941-1945
Rank: Ist class machinist mate
E-mail:
Comments:
Your Name: Joseph Valentino
Years Aboard: 1941-1945
Rank: 3rd class machinist mate
E-mail:
Comments:
Your Name: Marlin Kinning
Years Aboard: 1950-1953
Rank: YN3
E-mail: kinning@airmail.net
Comments: Worked in Captain's Office. Member of Western Band organized in 1950 and played on board and in Japan. Other members were Billy Bell, Harold Newcomb, Laurence Ussery and Bob McLean. Does anyone remember these guys?
Your Name: Tom Kenny
Years Aboard: 1962 - 1966
Rank: IM3
E-mail: frankenny@msn.com
Comments: The USS Prairie was my first, last and only ship. I am proud to say that I served aboard the Prairie from Jan. 1962 where I joined her at Hunters Point CA as a Seaman Apprentice (SA) - until Jan. 1966 where I left her in San Diego CA as an Instrumentman 3
Your Name: Michael Bukowski
Years Aboard: 82-84
Rank: DPSN
E-mail: bukowskim@yahoo.com
Comments: Worked in the ADP shop mostly doing data entry. Sharon and I met on board and were married at the base chapel in Long Beach with most of S-7 division in attendance. I am still on active duty serving on USS Wasp as an ITC (and still married to Sharon). Doe
Your Name: William j Sivill
Years Aboard: Oct 1965 to Mar 1967
Rank: HM1
E-mail: wsivill@wsivill.com
Comments:
Your Name: Ussery,L.W
Years Aboard: 1950- 1954
Rank: ME-2
E-mail: megant@communicomm.com
Comments: Would like to hear from anybody that was in the shipfitter shop or the sheetmetal shop or anybody else.
Your Name: Ronald B Crail
Years Aboard: 1966-69
Rank: E-3
E-mail: evilone687@hotmail.com
Comments: I was on the Prairie almost 3 years before I was sent to the USS Buckley, then to Vietnam on P BR's. I went to Hawaii, Philippines, Taiwan while I was on the Prairie.
Your Name: Michael Bankson
Years Aboard: '82-'84
Rank: EM2
E-mail: bankson@zianet.com
Comments: I was in R-3 div, 51-B
Your Name: Steve Meyer (Billy)
Years Aboard: 02/87-09/88
Rank: E3/FN
E-mail: grouch@prtel
Comments: Fantastic 2 years(well, not all of it),great experience. Good Friends:Spank, Duck, Wiggy, Surf'sUp, X, Freddy, Tert-cous,Uncle Walt, Odell, Randy,...lots of good guys from R2
Your Name: Bob Fotheringham
Years Aboard: 1yr 74-75
Rank: HTFN
E-mail: bobfotheringham@byu.edu
Comments: Looking for ship mates who worked in the hangar bay D.C. shop flight deck aft.when Joe fell off the roof. Also was on board during V.C. evac.
Your Name: Carl Lupo
Years Aboard: !978-1979
Rank: E-3
E-mail: Carlsept2000@yahoo.com
Comments: HI. After leaving USS Praire I became a ordnanceman and spent 13 years in the navy getting out as a AO1.
Your Name: Harry Chilton
Years Aboard: 11/76 to 11/78
Rank: SKCS
E-mail: sharnhar@home.com
Comments:
Your Name: Forbes Robertson
Years Aboard: 89-Decomm
Rank: PM3/E-4
E-mail: forbesrobertson@hotmail.com
Comments: Had a blast onboard Prairie and made some really awesome friends. Write me if you remember me. Does anybody miss bug juice as much as I do?
