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Primary Unit 1993-1996, HM-8452, USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)
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1978, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association (NERA)
- Assoc. Page
1991, American Legion, Post 158 (Member) (Tigard, Oregon)
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1992, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 55 (Member) (Portland, Oregon)
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1992, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
- Assoc. Page
1997, International Chief Petty Officers Association
2001, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 1 (Life Member) (Portland, Oregon)
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2007, Navy Together We Served
2008, United States Navy Memorial
- Assoc. Page
2009, National Chief Petty Officers Association
2016, Marine Corps League, USS Oregon; Detachment 470 (Member) (Portland, Oregon)
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2016, Navy League of the United States, Oregon Council (Portland, Oregon)
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2022, Plankowners of the National Museum of the Surface Navy, Plankowners (United States)
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What are you doing now: I retired from OHSU in April 2015. Was thinking about doing traveling work but at age 65, I just did not have it in me to do that. Will be working part time but not at OHSU due to it receiving retirement pay from there. Also going to play more golf as there are two golf courses with a half mile from us.
Volunteer at Portland, Oregon USO three times a week to keep busy and to get out of the house. Have also been volunteering with Homes for Our Troops and Wounded Warriors projects in the Portland area.
Other Comments: Like sleeping in, but I am working in our yard everyday and doing things like going to nurseries, and just enjoying not working full time.
1970-1970, Naval Reserve Surface Division 13-9, Region 13 (REDCOM 13)
1970-1970, USS Uhlmann (DD-687)
1970-1971, HM-0000, Naval Station (NAVSTA) San Diego
1971-1972, HM-0000, Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA
1972-1973, HM-0000, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Seattle
1974-1976, HM-8452, Branch Medical Clinic (BMC) Makalapa, Naval Health Clinic Pearl Harbor, HI
1974-1976, HM-8401, Branch Medical Clinic (BMC), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay
1975-1975, HM-8452, Tripler Army Hospital, US Army (USA)
1976-1976, HM-8452, Barking Sands, Hawaii, Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)
1976-1978, HM-8452, Naval Hospital Agana, Guam
1978-1979, HM-8452, USS Dixon (AS-37)
1978-1984, HM-8452, Naval Reserve Center (NAVRESCEN) Bremerton, WA
1981-1981, HM-9588, COMNAVRESFOR New Orleans (CNRF)
1984-1984, HM-8452, Naval Air Station (NAS) Dallas, TX
1984-1984, HM-8452, Naval Training Station (NTS), San Diego CA
1984-1986, HM-8452, Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA
1986-1988, HM-8452, Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan
1988-1993, Detachment Oakland, Naval School of Health Sciences (Staff)
1993-1996, HM-8452, USNS Mercy (T-AH-19)
1994-1994, HM-8452, National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) Bethesda, MD
1996-2000, HM-9587, Navy Recruiting Region (NRR) West, Commander Naval Recruiting Command (CNRC)
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Navy.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
Did you encounter any situation during your military service when you believed there was a possibility you might not survive? If so, please describe what happened and what was the outcome.
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Navy?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
Aug 05, 1953, ME AND MY BROTHER BILL
Dec 25, 1953, My 1st car
Jun 07, 1968, High School Graduation Picture
Nov 17, 1972, My 68 Mustng Fastback 2+2
Apr 28, 1980, FAMILY PHOTO
Aug 10, 1991, MY OLD 56 CHEVY 4 DOOR HARDTOP
Jul 04, 1993, Two wild and crazy guys
Apr 06, 1997, A Night out with my wife
Jun 16, 2000, Other Photos
Aug 31, 2000, Retired from the Navy
May 07, 2008, 16th Wedding Anniversary Picture
