Monday, 3rd September 2007

Name: Kevin Lauler

E-mail address: KLauler@aol.com

Squadron: VA-34

Message: Thought I'd drop a line and say hello to everyone. I was assigned as a parachut rigger abord the USS America back in 1981, 82, 83.. I've been looking for the Frog... bubble chaser E-5 when I last saw him..

Monday, 3rd September 2007

Name: Bud Jackson

E-mail address: budmanjacksopn@aol.com

Squadron: Green Lizards VA95

Message: Went to the Mini reunion yesterday at Rocky Point on "THE ROCK". Thanks to John and Carol Schork along with John Scrapper for the effort put into the event. Unfortunatly, the turn out left somthing to be desired. People have short memories, I guess. Anyway guys thanks for the good times and take care, Budman

Wednesday, 5th September 2007

Name: Al Lieberman

E-mail address: alsdock@sbcglobal.net

Squadron: VA-85

Message: I recently found this website while looking for memory lane. Quite interesting. Especially when I learned of Cmdr Eddy's episode with the can of pop in the cockpit during a flight in the Med. Funny, we never heard a word about that at the time. I was assigned to the Line & Powerplants divisions from '76 through '79. Looking back, it was a great experience. I would like to hear from former Buckeyes! I'm currently in Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!) Drop me a line...alsdock@sbcglobal.net

Friday, 7th September 2007

Name: Peter C. Ward

E-mail address: retnavycpo@gmail.com

Squadron:

Message:

Friday, 7th September 2007

Name: Peter C. Ward

E-mail address: retnavycpo@gmail.com

Squadron: Cockpit layout pictures needed

Message: Hi all. I am a retired USN CPO, and am in need of information concerning the layout of the A-6B,C, and EA-6A cockpit. I have a friend, Ron Zambrano, who designs/creates simulation aircraft for use with Microsoft's Flight Simulator. If anyone reading this has the information I need, please contact me at: retnavycpo@gmail.com. Thanks. Peter C. Ward AMEC(AW, USN, (Ret.)

Tuesday, 11th September 2007

Name: Maj Melissa Watkins, USAF

E-mail address: melwatkins@mindspring.com

Squadron: VA-75 ("Salty" Bill Watkins)

Message: Want to stay connected to all that knew Salty. He was killed in Iraq in Apr 03 after transition to the AF as an F-15E WSO. We had two kids together who are now 5, William, and 4, Mary Allison. Just trying to stay in touch with guys that knew their dad and would appreciate a membership of some sort to search the membership. Many Thanks! Melissa

Friday, 28th September 2007 2:45:00 PM

Name: Daniel Hamner

E-mail address: hamners@optonline.net

Squadron: VA196/128/VAQ130/129

Message: Just found this site. Spent 17 years of my Navy time at NAS Whidbey from 1966 to 1983. Retiring as an AECS in 1983. Are any of you old "Pawn Busters" still around?

Friday, 28th September 2007 12:43:16 AM

Name: Ed Lowe

E-mail address: ELA2@EdLowe.org

Squadron: VA 196 / CAG 14

Message: Retired flight surgeon, call sign Disco Doc. Just dropped in to see what's going on. I'm outta here....

Thursday, 4th October 2007 9:43:10 AM

Name: AFCM (RET) Phil Moore

E-mail address: pm2288@att.com

Squadron: VA-36

Message: Served with the Roadrunners from 1988-1992. Two deployments with the Roadrunners, inlcuding Desert Shield/Desert Storm. By far my best tour in the Navy was with the VA-36 and the A-6 community at Oceana. Gosh how I miss those days! I also served with Admiral Joe Mobley at CNAL. What a great man!

Friday, 5th October 2007 12:37:00 PM

Name: Robert Casity

E-mail address: bobkat77@hotmail.com

Squadron: u.s. army

Message: I am a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the U.S. Army. I am a cousin of Charles "Tuna" Turner who was killed in Operation Southern Watch. I'd like to talk to people who knew him or others in the navy who flew in combat. Email me at bobkat77@hotmail. airborne. Specialist Cassity

Tuesday, 9th October 2007 10:54:41 PM

Name: RICK LOWRY

E-mail address: TRKTRAC@HOTMAILVWA

Squadron: VMA(AW) 225

Message: HYD. MECH 69-70 DA NANG

Friday, 12th October 2007 7:55:16 PM

Name: PJ LYNCH

E-mail address: vipergtsfe@comcast.net

Squadron: vma(aw)533 hyd shop

Message: HEY anyone from 533 know of any reunions coming up? Write me and let me know. PJ

Sunday, 14th October 2007 12:16:06 PM

Name: Boxman

E-mail address: b.b.wood@comcast.net

Squadron: 128,165,196,VX5,95,52

Message: I got up with Robert who was looking for info about Charlie Tuna. He's plugged in now. FLY NAVY!

Monday, 15th October 2007 1:43:32 PM

Name: CDR Stan Parsons, USN, Ret.

E-mail address: svp_00@hotmail.com

Squadron: VAQ-136

Message: Need help! I am a newly-appointed sponsor of an A-6 museum aircraft on display at the Valiant Air Command in Titusville, FL. Aircraft currently has four drop tanks and I want to display it as a bomber (as it rightfully should be). Museum in P'Cola has a couple of MERs and some practice MK-82's that they will donate. I need logistic support to get them to the aircraft in Titusville. Also, would like some expertise to put a squadron logo on the aircraft. Any ideas?? Please e-mail me...Thanks

Monday, 15th October 2007 2:04:01 PM

Name: Maggie Ruede

E-mail address: Pruede@cfl.rr.com

Squadron: 332/533

Message: Check out the squadron log book for March 28,1975. Our daughter Megan was pickled at 11:03 on that Good Friday. I believe her arrival is listed in the log. A stroll down memory lane when I saw this web site. Maggie Ruede (Phil BN 332/533)

Wednesday, 17th October 2007 1:49:04 PM

Name: Dennis Bush

E-mail address: dbushky@hotmail.com

Squadron: VMA-AW-533

Message: Would like to hear from anyone who was with me at Chu Lai March 1967 to Feb 1969

Friday, 19th October 2007 11:50:03 PM

Name: Joseph Swafford {Swadog)

E-mail address: jswford@myway.com

Squadron: Attack Squadron Fifty-two

Message: Hey Guys! Ol Swadog here thats Joe Swafford from VA-52 days. Served from 9/80 to 6/84. Would really like to here from someone from that time period. Commissioned or noncommissied. I live in Locust Grove, Georgia now. Divorced. Three children. One son and two daughters. oldest daughter in college on leave teaching second graders in Bankock Thailand. My others two are just teen agers and a handful. I have custody. Hey be taken to you. OK...Carry on for now sailor....Petty Officer Swafford

Thursday, 25th October 2007 2:53:21 PM

Name: Marc Thibodeau

E-mail address: b-feet@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-42, 55,65

Message: Tibbs here...Quick note to say hello to my A-6E brothers out there. Am in Philly now..if in town give me a shout. out...

Thursday, 25th October 2007 1:57:44 PM

Name: Rob Aubrey

E-mail address: RAAUBREY2003@aol.com

Squadron: MALS-14

Message: Looking for old Radar Techs from w/c 650. Miss you guys

Wednesday, 31st October 2007 4:50:55 PM

Name: John Weymouth, Sgt USMC Plane Captiain

E-mail address: John.Weymouth@med.ge.com

Squadron: VMA(AW)332/533/242

Message: I didn't ralize it at the time, but what a Honor being affiliated with this incredible aircraft and the Men that maintained and flew them. After seeing the program about (then) Capt C. F. Bolden and yelling at my wife to "come and see this", it renewed my curiosity about the Intruder. Thank you for putting this site together and showing more information on this awesome flying machine and the crewas that serviced them.

Thursday, 1st November 2007 5:45:22 PM

Name: Dave Ricci

E-mail address: ricci36@sbcglobal.net

Squadron: VMA(aw)-242

Message: Arrived in DaNang Nov.'67 and stayed with 242 until Dec.'68 as a plane captain. Many wicked nights. A-6: the best! Semper Fi!

Thursday, 1st November 2007 4:37:39 PM

Name: Patrick M. St. Romain

E-mail address: pstroma@cox.net

Squadron: VMA(AW)225/533

Message: I joined 225 at Cherry Point in 1966 and stayed with them until 1968 then went to Chu Lai and joined 533. I was a plane captain and stayed with 533 until 225 got to Da Nang in 1969. I left Da Nang in August 1969 and got out of the Marines when I got back to the states. Looking for anyone who might remember.

Tuesday, 6th November 2007 8:29:31 AM

Name: RT Hines

E-mail address: tnblueknight57@aol.com

Squadron: VA-165

Message: I was a boomer from 1970-1973 in the Ordnance shop. Boomer Ordnance is having reunions around the country. Contact me for info on more Boomers.

Friday, 9th November 2007 5:10:38 PM

Name: Tim Lofton

E-mail address: cumulus84@aol.com

Squadron: VA-155 Silver Foxes

Message: Just passing along a greetings to all as we go into this Veterans' Day weekend. Somewhere out there Charlie Turner's son, Andrew, is sixteen. Hard to imagine. RIP Tom and Charlie, and others who have given. Tim Lofton AZ2 VA-155

Monday, 12th November 2007 8:34:01 AM

Name: roger bennett

E-mail address: roger.bennett@uk.thalesgroup.com

Squadron: va-128

Message: Just thought I’d drop you a quick line to say Hi. It’s hard to believe, but it’s now over 20 years since I arrived in Oak Harbor on exchange from the Royal Air Force.. Doesn’t time fly???!! After VA-128, I returned to the Tornado GR Force in 89 and flew Tac Recce during Desert Storm in 91. Spent about 4 years in Operational Requirements in MoD(UK) and commanded the RAF Deployment in support of Southern Watch, Riyadh in 93/94. Retired from the military in 98 and now work south of London, near Gatwick Airport, for THALES Aerospace. Met up with Randy D at a Conference in London about 18 months ago and he updated me on the whereabouts of many of the guys. Jodie is now 21 and Sadie 19……………Boys focus the mind…….Trouble. Nah, not really. Both doing well and enjoying life to the full. Cheers Bodger

Tuesday, 13 November 2007 6:25:39 PM

Name: Boxman

E-mail address: b.b.wood@comcast.net

Squadron: VA 128

Message: Hi Brit, Didn't want you to think nobody loved you. Glad to hear from you. I was Charlie Oscar when you were at the RAG. We saw you several times in the news during Desert Storm and subsequent. Nice work over there! I think you need a business trip to San Diego next May. Might run into a bunch of your ol' buds. Say Hi to the Queen for me. Boxman

Saturday, 24th November 2007 3:05:28 AM

Name: AMS3 medina

E-mail address: miguelvmedina@gmail.com

Squadron: VA-55/42/75

Message: MISS THE WARHORES AND OUR SITER SQUADRON VA-65 RETIRED 2007

Wednesday, 28th November 2007 5:04:42 AM

Name: David Wagner

E-mail address: oakahrborwa96@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-196

Message: I was in VA-1996.I made the last cruise with the squadron.I was wondering do you guys have more reunion planned.Are their reuinons for this squadrons or all A-6 squadrons

Wednesday, 28th November 2007 5:08:50 AM

Name: David

E-mail address: oakharborwa96@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-196

Message: I was wondering do you have patches for all a-6 squadrons. Do you guys and gals have just some of them.Also would to know if you decommished this squadron can you get a lithograph.

Thursday, 29th November 2007 2:26:47 PM

Name: Mads Bangsø

E-mail address: webmaster@aircraftprofiles.dk

Squadron: -

Message: Hi I'm a avaition artist who specializes in Post War US Naval aviation. I'm teh offical artist for Tailhook associations member magazine, (in the upcoming Issue there'll be a VA-34 drawing) I always try to improve my drawings, and i'm currently working on adding detail to my A-6 drawings. However, i find it very difficult to find info about the stecils (all those small text pieces on teh aircraft, that have warnings and cations written on them) on the NAVY Intruder. If anyone can help me with that ? I would be greatly appriciated ! Please fell free to wirte me at my e-mail adress: Webmaster@aircraftprofiles.dk, even if you just have questions or comments... Thanks alot !

Thursday, 29th November 2007 11:05:28 PM

Name: wayne maynor

E-mail address: fafat1@charter.net

Squadron: va128/ vaq129/va42

Message: Served with all 3 sqdns at different times. va128--1973--1975 ; va42 1978--1980; vaq129 1984 as powerplant mechanic/ instructor. This was a great and memorable acft.

Monday, 17th December 2007 10:07:07 PM

Name: Marilyn Dewispelaere

E-mail address: mdewie82@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-155

Message: I was married to LCDR Dan D. Dewispelaere and after his accidentin 1991 moved to Va. Beach. I lost contact with Mic and Robyn Gleason and Sharon Sweigart. Does anyone know their email addresses. Hello to all my friends from Whidbey Island! It's been a long time. My youngest, Nicholas Dewispelaere is now 19, at William and Mary and playing football for them. I would love to hear from anyone who knew Dan (us). Have a Merry Christmas 2007. Marilyn

Monday, 17th December 2007 5:24:58 AM

Name: Phillip Wilcock

E-mail address: phillipwilcock@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA 128

Message: Hello to all. VA 128 from 82 - 85 Fantastic experience - Dave Williams, Bud Langston, Randy D. Memories remain. Regards, PJW

Monday, 24th December 2007 5:55:42 PM

Name: Dan Davis

E-mail address: ddavis4@bellsouth.net

Squadron: VA-196

Message: Just checking in for the first time. I joined VA-196 in spring of 1966 for training in the A6. I remained with l96 until august of 1969 making two west pac cruises.

Monday, 24th December 2007 7:33:59 PM

Name: Earl Berlin, Jr.

E-mail address: EBJ1248650@Hotmail.com

Squadron:

Message: Thanks for creating a very nice web site. I've always liked the A-6 and I do miss it. It wasn't pretty but it sure was impressive ... and very effective in the ground attack role. Sure wish the A-6F had entered squadron service.

Tuesday, 1st January 2008 10:22:12 AM

Name: Bill Miller

E-mail address: eldonguy@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-35

Message: was with the ordinance shop from 1987-1990,( red )

Sunday, 6th January 2008 1:24:25 AM

Name: Chris Coggon

E-mail address: cmcoggon@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-115

Message: I was in the Eagle Line from May 94 to Aug 96 (2 months after our birds flew the coop). Drop me a line if you were there at the same time. EFR!!!!!

Tuesday, 8th January 2008 3:25:17 PM

Name: Paul D. Dziedzic

E-mail address: pauld-kw@hotmail.com

Squadron: VMA(AW) 121 & VMA(AW) 242

Message: I was with VMA(AW) 121 in El Toro from 1977 - 1981 and with VMW(AW) 242 in El Toro from 1982 - 1987 6022 Power Plants - or as we used to say "Thermal Pneumatic Propulsion Engineer" If anyone remembers me, drop me a line!

Wednesday, 9th January 2008 11:17:38 AM

Name: Ron Null

E-mail address: heloteshippie@sbcglobal.net

Squadron: 121 ,225 ,533, 242

Message: I like the new look. Would love to here from anyone I served with. Has AO effected you ? Let's talk about it.

Thursday, 17th January 2008 4:35:44 AM

Name: Jim Simmons

E-mail address: jdsimmons@fedex.com

Squadron: VMA 121

Message: Was in airframes from 4-1973 until 10-1976, moved over to VMA 202 from 10-1976 to 6-1977 nice web site John, you were a Capt the last time I saw you.

Thursday, 17th January 2008 10:56:24 PM

Name: Bill Deskin

E-mail address: Bdeskin@roadrunner.com

Squadron: VMA(AW)242-224

Message: Twice with 242 at Da Nang. Great Squadron and great folks to work with.

Friday, 18th January 2008 1:47:49 PM

Name: Joe Sorter

E-mail address: heyyou42@msn.com

Squadron: VMA (AW) 121/242

Message: I was a Power Plants mechanic on the A6E Tram with VMA (AW) 242 (83-84 & 90-91), VMA (AW) 121 (84-88) AND MALS-11 Power Plants (88-89). All in good ol' MCAS El Toro. I sure miss the A6. I didn't know how much of a blessing it was, until it was gone.

Sunday, 20th January 2008 8:43:35 PM

Name: tim lynch

E-mail address: shadowdoozer@yahoo.com

Squadron: vma 533

Message: I'd like to say hey to anyone still around fron viet-nam 1968-69, Chu-Lai, vma 533. Semper-Fi

Sunday, 20th January 2008 1:52:04 AM

Name: Marvin K, Newman

E-mail address: newmanmk@comcast.net

Squadron: VMA (AW) 121

Message: Flight line ordnance Sergeant With the Squadron from 72 to 74 at MCAS CPNC. Anyone still around? Drop me a line/

Thursday, 24th January 2008 11:20:26 AM

Name: M Kramer

E-mail address:

Squadron: VA-75,85,176

Message: Great web site, its been alog time but remember it like it was yesterday. Any Punchers, Buckeyes or T-Bolts drop a line. 78-88. Line/Tshooter/PP shop. There will never be another like the Intruder!

Thursday, 31st January 2008 8:11:15 PM

Name: Bill Rosano

E-mail address: rosanow@comcast.net

Squadron: VMA(AW)-533

Message: I was in the 533 electric shop 3/68-4/69. Would like to hear from anyone from then and there.

Friday, 1st February 2008 2:16:37 PM

Name: Steve Smith

E-mail address: stevesmith0426@yahoo.com

Squadron: VMA (AW) 533

Message: Would like to hear from anyone with the squadron from 78 to 81, especially from flight line.

Saturday, 2nd February 2008 7:56:37 AM

Name: J. Briggs

E-mail address: briggsey1229@yhoo.coom

Squadron: VMAT (AW) 202, VMA (AW) 332, 224.

Message: I'd love to hear from anyone from 1980-88. Anyone out there from then?

Saturday, 2nd February 2008 4:05:54 PM

Name: Dan Heaton

E-mail address: heat2@att.net

Squadron: VA-75

Message: Any SUNDAY PUNCHERS from 1975-1979 still runnin amok out there? Give us a shout down here in TEXAS!!!!

Saturday, 2nd February 2008 8:24:49 PM

Name: kenny fields

E-mail address: streetcar304@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-82

Message: Sorry for "intruding" on the "all waether attack" site, but if you would like to read a hairy story about an A-7 pilot off USS America in 1968 getting shot down in Laos and then getting shot at on the ground while evading for 39 hours amidst a pot load of Phatet Lao and NVN....Read "The Rescue of Streetcar 304" published by Naval Institute Press. Write me if you have any questions or were on the ship at same time.

Friday, 8th February 2008 11:03:10 PM

Name: Jeffrey Stewart

E-mail address: jeffrey.k.stewart@navy.mil

Squadron: VA128

Message: Plane Captain/ Avionics 1993-1995

Monday, 11th February 2008 3:23:17 PM

Name: Marvin A. Rogers Jr.

E-mail address: pastorsandyrogers@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-85

Message: What a ride down memory lane in reading all the messages. I was an AE-2 in VA-85(early 70's), and AEC in VA-85 (late 70's early 80"s), and then a CWO in VA-85 mid/late 80"s). Couldn't get away from the Black Falcons. Was also in VA-42 to start with. Went in in 1968, got out in 1988. Only by God's great grace did I, and anyone else who will admit it, make it through. Sandy Rogers pastorsandyrogers@yahoo.com

Monday, 18th February 2008 10:42:57 AM

Name: beaman cummings

E-mail address: beamancummings@charter.net

Squadron: VMA(aw)-533,242,224,202 and VA-128

Message: Great web site. Started as a B/N in DaNang with 242 69-70 and ended as a Pilot with 533 in Desert Storm 91.

Monday, 18th February 2008 1:22:03 PM

Name: Bob Rowland

E-mail address: Bjcrowland@aol.com

Squadron: VA-85

Message: Was in from 83-87. Looking for any of you "Buckeyes" from that time. Had a lot of fun back then...met a bunch of great guys too!

Monday, 18th February 2008 8:20:25 PM

Name: Rick Johnson

E-mail address: myjohnson88@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-115

Message: I was with VA 115 when we went forward deployed to Japan. The Midway left Alameda on Sept.11,1973. I was an AMS 2 at that time. Now USN RET.

Friday, 22nd February 2008 5:51:02 PM

Name: Mario Tonkli

E-mail address: madtonks@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-75

Message: ....Hey Fellow Punchers.....was Intelligence Specialist...72-76...first with Cdr. Bill Greene,then others....anyone else from those days???

Friday, 22nd February 2008 8:11:16 PM

Name: Steve Azaroff

E-mail address: moonslyd@cox.net

Squadron: VA-95 & VA-196

Message: I was a a Green Lizard from '86-'89, and later with the Main Battery '93-'97. Now USN,Ret and working for the USAF.

Friday, 22nd February 2008 8:38:31 PM

Name: Robert A. Butler

E-mail address: atcscmat@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-75

Message: Assigned to Attack Squadron Seventy-Five From Sept. 1978 to Feb. 1981. Made two cruises on the USS Saratoga CVA-60 1978/79 and 1980 Med. Cruises. Worked in Maintenance Control as an AZ and worked for CDR. Mike Smith when he was the MCO for the Squadron. I am now an Air Traffic Controller and reside in Southern California. Anyone know where I can buy a 1978/79 Med. Cruise Book let me know and thanks!

Saturday, 23rd February 2008 11:18:18 AM

Name: Ed Valasek

E-mail address: ed11776@optonline.net

Squadron: VMA- 533

Message: I was in VMA 533 Avionics shop from 1963 to 1966. Just checking to see if any of the old geezers are still around.

Wednesday, 27th February 2008 7:32:47 AM

Name: mike elmes

E-mail address: elmonhusa@aol.com

Squadron: VMA -AW 121/242

Message: I was at 128 the same time as Charlie Turner and Tom Costen.(VA-55) Charlie's wife and son are doing well. A friend of mine had dinner with her a few months ago. She is living in VA.

Friday, 29th February 2008 5:00:53 PM

Name: Gregory Polk

E-mail address: gregpolk@comcast.net

Squadron: VA-35 Black Panthers

Message: I was in VA-35 during the 80's. My rate was AO2 serving under CWO4 Sam and the notorious Chief Catt. Would like to say hello to my brothers that are still serving and retired. Would like to hear from some of you, drop a e-mail.

Saturday, 1st March 2008 1:03:41 AM

Name: Victor Smith

E-mail address: vtrsmith@aol.com

Squadron: 224/225/242

Message: 224 at Cherry Point, 225 at Da Nang mar 70 till mar 71, finished with 242 at El Toro. Com/Nav/Ecm techs rule!!! please give me a buzz!!

Thursday, 6th March 2008 5:04:54 PM

Name: Jack Anderson

E-mail address: janderson6@cox,net

Squadron: VA34

Message: I am trying to locate "Scotty" George Ball. We were roomates aboard CVA60 in 1958.I've been told he was an A6 squadron commander prior to his retiring.

Sunday, 9th March 2008 11:41:07 PM

Name: Chris Morton

E-mail address: christopher.morton@boeing.com

Squadron: VA-95

Message: I was a green lizard mechanic in the powerplant shop from 86-89 and since then I been buliding commercial jet engines for almost twenty years now. Just saying hello to all my former ship mates.

Tuesday, 11th March 2008 3:09:40 PM

Name: Chester L. Simpson

E-mail address: coluismc@scinternet.net

Squadron: VMA-224

Message: VMA-224 was my first squadron after I graduated from AO-A school. I was assigned to the gun crew. I enjoyed every minute and learned a great deal.

Thursday, 13 March 2008 2:02:29 PM

Name: Eugene "Crash" Hillmann

E-mail address: fuzzerelli@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA-52

Message: I was assigned to VA-52 from Oct 1969 till Aug 1972. I worked in the AIMD as an ATN2. Would love to hear from anybody who also worked there during that time period

Thursday, 27th March 2008 10:24:21 PM

Name: Tom Lucke

E-mail address: lucke@chorus.net

Squadron: VA-85

Message: Served on the Kitty Hawk, America,& Constellation AE shop all the way with 85. I toured the Abraham Lincoln recently but no A6's! As the old saying goes"Ya don,t know what'cha got till it's gone" Any other"Black Falcons"out there drop me a line.

Sunday, 30th March 2008 11:21:51 AM

Name: Paul w. Cahill

E-mail address: pcahil47@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA 165 Boomers

Message: Looking for fromer boomers from the 1967-1968 West Pac cruise on the Uss Ranger CVA61 Caw2 (NE). I was an AE2 in the SACE shop on INS and Afcs flight systems. Any one out there.

Friday, 4th April 2008 9:43:04 AM

Name: Walter Pietruk

E-mail address: wpietruk@cfl.rr.com

Squadron: VMA-533

Message: Avionics Tech 1986-'87 Med cruise aboard USS J.F. Kennedy. Would be grateful to hear from , then LT Col Byrum or Major Thornell, (if memory serves correctly). For the last 20years I have been at John F Kennedy Space Center and ran across this GREAT Web site! Thanks for the memories and Semper Fi!

Friday, 4th April 2008 10:44:46 AM

Name: LCDR Dave "Chris" Christopherson

E-mail address: A6Chris@msn.com

Squadron: VA-128, 165, 115

Message: Came to the A6 Community for my second tour in the Navy from VA-215 in NAS Lemoore. Did tours in VA-165 from 1978-1980, VA-128 Framp Instructor, 1980-1983, VA-165 1983-1986, NAMTRAGRUDET 1001 1986 -1989 (promoted to Chief during this tour, AMSC) Then a tour in VAQ-132 1989, 1992 (selected for CWO) 1993-1994 VA-115. Retired in 2004.

Friday, 4th April 2008 11:07:00 PM

Name: John Wachal

E-mail address: johnwachal@sbcglobal.net

Squadron: H&MS/VMCJ 1

Message: Looking for photos of J1 aircraft EA6s, RF4Bs,and EF10s. H&MS-15 Cherry Pt 67-69, DaNang 69-70 hydraulic shop

Sunday, 6th April 2008 2:20:22 PM

Name: Carl Carlson

E-mail address: carl.carlson@sbcglobal.net

Squadron: VA7A Dive Bombing

Message: Our planes were SB2C dive bombers aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE CV-32.(1946-47)We also had F4Us,TBMs and F6s. I got my ship at Guantanamo bay in 46.We made two wonderful Med cruises.Our only problem was when one of our escorts struck a mine offthe coast of Treste,Italy. Squadrons home base was Quanset Point RI.

Monday, 7th April 2008 1:09:45 PM

Name: chuck kunkel

E-mail address: chuck2557@yahoo.com

Squadron: VA85 Line Div

Message: i was a Plane Captain from 1978 to 1981. made 2 med cruises (79/80) and 1981. The Flight Deck will be the most adventurous place i'll have ever worked. grogan,blaylock,lentz,minnis,dean talbot, miller,gaskill,lajoie any o you out their yet or anyone else. it was GREAT.

Tuesday, 15th April 2008 7:17:16 PM

Name: Dan Rush

E-mail address: danrushvet@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-115 86-89

Message: Those were the days. VA-115, USS Midway and the great adventure of Westpac. What these poor kids today are missing. Sheesh, our navy became civilized...what a shame.

Tuesday, 15th April 2008 6:09:20 PM

Name: Larry O'Brien

E-mail address: dav3555@msn.com

Squadron: VMAAW 533

Message: I have Bu#154162 at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Looking for any crew members that flew her in Chu Lai 6/68 to 6/69. also looking for pics of the aircraft

Monday, 21st April 2008 4:08:10 PM

Name: Jack Morris

E-mail address: jdmcsf@comcast.net

Squadron: VMA(AW)-225

Message: I am looking for any photographs of VMA(AW)-225 A-6A Intruders at Cherry Point (?) in their original paint scheme, i.e. before the blue rudder with the Viking's head.

Saturday, 26th April 2008 2:46:09 AM

Name: patrick Mally

E-mail address: pjmally@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-115

Message: I am looking for a friend Tim Hines. We were on the Midway together 83-86. I was in VAW-115 He was a BN with VA-115 and we were neighbors living on the beach in Hiyama.

Monday, 28th April 2008 6:45:00 PM

Name: Spencer Hayman

E-mail address: haypsalms149@yahoo.com

Squadron: VMA-332

Message: I was an A6-E Tram avionics tech in the fire control shop at Cherry Point from 88-91. Would like to here from others around that same time, just email me or look for me on myspace. I am looking for a Richard Lynch that was in the S-1 shop

Tuesday, 29th April 2008 10:26:38 AM

Name: Dave "Chris" Christopherson

E-mail address: A6Chris@msn.com

Squadron: VA-128, VA-165, VA-115

Message: Retired in 2004 as an LDO LCDR, Was an airframer FRAMP Instructor in the RAG, and the in the Boomers in the airframes shop, 2nd 165 tour I worked the Line Division, and as the troubleshooter LPO, Airframes and QA. Had the distinct poleasure of working for the legends in the Whidbey A-6 community, CWO4 Bill Shields, AVCM Max Melton, AVCM Moore, AVCM Lillis, CWO4 Wendling. Pilots and BN's most remebered; (current or retired rank) Capt Thomas F. Cleverdon -pilot Capt Doug Undesser -pilot Capt "Buster" Crabb -pilot Capt R.O. Mcharg - B/N Capt H.G. "Woody" Sprouse-pilot CDR Dean Dolquist -pilot CDR Aldo Kuntz -pilot CDR Doug "Fuzz" McClure -pilot CDR Dave Vaughn -pilot LCDR Frank Edwards -pilot LT Carpenter B/N LT Eric Hamm -pilot LT John Dunn - B/N and many, many more, as well as the great sailors that worked for and with me maintaining the greatest aircraft of all time. Thank you and God bless you.

Wednesday, 30th April 2008 9:42:16 AM

Name: John F (Jack) Smithson

E-mail address: john.smithson@navy.mil

Squadron: VA-42, VA-85, VA-42, VA-65, VA-42 VA-36

Message: Hey all you A6 Ordies. It's been a long time. I got this website address from Vice Admiral Starling and thought I would check it out. There will never be another aircraft like the Intruder. It may have been labor intensive but it could could "put bombs on target" like no other aircraft in the world. love to hear from anyone who served.

Wednesday, 30th April 2008 11:17:05 AM

Name: Michael A Chotkowski

E-mail address: INTRUDERA6E@comcast.net

Squadron: VA-65 Powerplants/Line Division Powerplant T/S

Message: Hey all you old "Tigers" where are ya? Those were the days crusisin on the IKE. Would love to hear from any and all of you who served from 79-83. I was in Powerplants and also served as the PP TS on the line. Drop me a line and let me know how you are!

Sunday, 4th May 2008 7:09:13 PM

Name: GARY THOMAS

E-mail address: SRAGTHOMAS@AOL.COM

Squadron: VMA(AW)533

Message: I WAS A PART OF THE TRANSPAC FROM CHERRY POINT TO CHU LAI IN 67-68.I DOUBT IF ANY OF THE OLD GUYS FROM THERE WILL EVER READ THIS UNTIL THEY HAVE FREE INTERNET IN BARS AND HOUSE OF ILL REPUTE BUT JUST IN CASE ID LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM MY OLD OUTFIT.I WAS ALSO KNOWN AS REDDOG IF YOU DONT REMEMBER MY REAL NAME.

Tuesday, 6th May 2008 3:22:46 PM

Name: Dana Johnson

E-mail address: BCHFUZ@aol.com

Squadron: VA-42 Green Pawns

Message: Worked on THE LINE from '77-'81. Still live in VA Beach. Was sad to see the Intruder go. Still a great bird ! Every once in awhile I hear a EA-6B go out of NAS Oceana. The sound turns my head and I know what it is before I see it ! Makes a old Plane Captain feel go to see that !!! Take care!!!!

Thursday, 8th May 2008 3:18:50 AM

Name: Richard (red) Shawley

E-mail address: ras0904@hotmail.com

Squadron: VA-85

Message: Just found site, was in 75-79, AD E-5, if any pilots/bn's, or any others cares to contact me, please do! I do remember rosey roads, and all else...Sleepy i really remember you as a driver, you always flew and trapped well