Best Friends
George "Jorge" Simms, Chuck Gable, Mark Sawin, John "Little Johnny" Riddle, Randy "Studman" Stidham, Don "D1-B1" Birch, Steve "Chumley" Waller, David "Dutch Boy" Davis, Mark "Skidwell" Tidwell, Danny Olds, Jim Otto, Hal Romans, Albert Harris, Gary "Boy" Hodgman, Larry Dearmore, Mike Reece, Kevin "Boomer" Boone, Mark Reed, Chevy Brown, Marty "Tarbaby" Tarbox, Doug McCowen, David "Turk" Turkington, Don Johnson, Carl Moore, Dan Dubois, Eric "Squirel" Wilhelm, Brett "Bear" Moyer.
I realize that I am missing many folks. I am sorry. Contact me and I will certainly add you!
Best Moment Without a doubt, my best moment was the day I earned my dolphins. It was just before the completion of our Med Run in 1983. I qualified in just 11 months.
I also completed my Shutdown Reactor Operator qualification prior to returning to port from that Med Run.
Time has been kind to my memories of the Sturg'. I don't recall all that many bad times. I do recall more than a few good times. Even getting caught by NRO with donuts in maneuvering while in the shipyard. I thought we were in deep sh!t. But, it all worked out OK!
Worst Moment
The day that IC2(SS) Larry Dearmore was killed in a car wreck. He had less than a week left in the Navy and he was going to return to San Antonio, TX. It was a day that will ever be in my mind. What a terrible loss that was.
A year later, doing an annual PM on the 1MC back-up battery, they found a note that Larry had left when he did the maintenance last. It was a cheerful note telling us all the fun he was having in San Antone.... but, alas, it was not to be. Sad indeed!
Do any of you gents remember when the noobie Chief HM jumped off the main deck of the USS Orion while we were in the med? Wasn't it a suicide attempt? I know the Goat Locker didn't cut him much slack during the ride over there. Wow!!
Chain of Command
CO: CDR C.E> Armitage --> CDR D.P. Cocolin XO: LCDR Suhr --> LCDR Speer Eng: LCDR R. Terpstra --> LCDR K. Requard Div Off: LTjg G. Kenney --> ENS A. Flath --> LTjg K. Murry RCLPO: ETC(SS) Charles Gable
Other Memories
Battery Replacement Med Run in 1983 Northern Runs in 1984 -- Blue Nose Initiation! Refit in the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1985/86
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Comments
Keeping my "nose clean" was easy on the USS Sturgeon. It was a great command with excellent people.
Criteria The Arctic Service Ribbon is awarded to military personnel the Navy and Marine Corps and to civilian citizens, nationals, or resident aliens of the United States for 28 days of service above the Arcti... The Arctic Service Ribbon is awarded to military personnel the Navy and Marine Corps and to civilian citizens, nationals, or resident aliens of the United States for 28 days of service above the Arctic Circle. For personnel working at remote ice camps and divers working under the ice, each day of duty will count as two days when determining award eligibility. There are no subsequent awards of this ribbon. MoreHide
Description I separated shortly after this award became authorized in 1986. It was retroactive to January 1982. We spent the requisite amount of time north of the Arctic Circle, much of it under the ice in 1984.
I... I separated shortly after this award became authorized in 1986. It was retroactive to January 1982. We spent the requisite amount of time north of the Arctic Circle, much of it under the ice in 1984.
I QUALIFY for this ribbon. Although, it does not show on my DD-214. MoreHide
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
Description That year's Med Run. Away from home port from May until November. I was new on board and, as such, not eligible for an augment. But, that worked out too. As I got back to home port FULLY QUALIFIED - a... That year's Med Run. Away from home port from May until November. I was new on board and, as such, not eligible for an augment. But, that worked out too. As I got back to home port FULLY QUALIFIED - all my watch stations and Submarines. MoreHide
Best Friends
Steve Spring, Mark Joiner, Ken Barclay, P.J. Perkins, David Carver, Rick Henry, Jim Hossier, Jerry Monroe, Phil Keller
Best Moment
David Carver's Wedding in Sacramento, California. I took the long way there, via Oregon and down the Pacific Coast Highway! What a difference from South Florida!!!
Worst Moment
Found myself in a bit of trouble when I missed the first day of ETMS (Electronic Technician Maintenance School) after David's Wedding. I had approved Leave Papers, but, that didn't seem to matter to the "Powers that Be" at the time.
Chain of Command
Crew "D"
Other Memories
1) Re-enlisting
2)Refueling and Initial Criticality of the A1W-3A Plant. Not many people can say they've done that!!
3) Welcoming New Years 1982 at Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Worst Moment
When I missed the first day - due to being on approved Leave. And someone in the command wanted to charge me with AWOL. Big pain in the Ass.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Comments The first award was late in being awarded. I had "stepped on some toes" at the end of my staff tour at prototype. The command on the Sturgeon got it squared away for me. Second award was right on time... The first award was late in being awarded. I had "stepped on some toes" at the end of my staff tour at prototype. The command on the Sturgeon got it squared away for me. Second award was right on time. MoreHide
Best Friends
Steve Spring, Mark Joiner, Steve Waters, Kelly Williams, David Carver, Jerry Monroe
Best Moment
Finishing fairly high up in my class and learning that I would be "Scrapped Up" for staff duty!
Worst Moment
Those dreaded barracks for staying over for additional study time.
Chain of Command
Class 7908, Crew "D"
Other Memories
Just the long days.... The long bus ride to and from the plant on top of a 12 hour day. Didn't leave you much personal time on a given work day. However, the rotating shift was tolerable and the periodic 5-Off was easy to handle!!!
Best Moment
Picnic with the Staff out by the lake!
Worst Moment
1) Being a designated Submariner, I had to get all my wisdom teeth out in one setting. Still had to be at class that evening. That was NO FUN.
2) Flying in from Fort Lauderdale on 3 Jan 1979. Left 78 degree weather and was greeted by 3 degrees with much wind and snow! Not a good first impression.
Chain of Command
Class 7920
Other Memories
I recall the riots that took place during my stay there. Some of the young sailors just didn't seem to approve of the way the businesses outside the gate treated them.
Worst Moment
The punishment I got for leaving my locker unlocked. Running back and forth to the Quarterdeck to retrieve my personal items (1 at a time!).
Other Memories
I just recall that I had much to learn about being a "Sailor". And that it was the start of something wonderful!
George "Jorge" Simms, Chuck Gable, Mark Sawin, John "Little Johnny" Riddle, Randy "Studman" Stidham, Don "D1-B1" Birch, Steve "Chumley" Waller, David "Dutch Boy" Davis, Mark "Skidwell" Tidwell, Danny Olds, Jim Otto, Hal Romans, Albert Harris, Gary "Boy" Hodgman, Larry Dearmore, Mike Reece, Kevin "Boomer" Boone, Mark Reed, Chevy Brown, Marty "Tarbaby" Tarbox, Doug McCowen, David "Turk" Turkington, Don Johnson, Carl Moore, Dan Dubois, Eric "Squirel" Wilhelm, Brett "Bear" Moyer.
I realize that I am missing many folks. I am sorry. Contact me and I will certainly add you!
Without a doubt, my best moment was the day I earned my dolphins. It was just before the completion of our Med Run in 1983. I qualified in just 11 months.
I also completed my Shutdown Reactor Operator qualification prior to returning to port from that Med Run.
Time has been kind to my memories of the Sturg'. I don't recall all that many bad times. I do recall more than a few good times. Even getting caught by NRO with donuts in maneuvering while in the shipyard. I thought we were in deep sh!t. But, it all worked out OK!
The day that IC2(SS) Larry Dearmore was killed in a car wreck. He had less than a week left in the Navy and he was going to return to San Antonio, TX. It was a day that will ever be in my mind. What a terrible loss that was.
A year later, doing an annual PM on the 1MC back-up battery, they found a note that Larry had left when he did the maintenance last. It was a cheerful note telling us all the fun he was having in San Antone.... but, alas, it was not to be. Sad indeed!
Do any of you gents remember when the noobie Chief HM jumped off the main deck of the USS Orion while we were in the med? Wasn't it a suicide attempt? I know the Goat Locker didn't cut him much slack during the ride over there. Wow!!
CO: CDR C.E> Armitage --> CDR D.P. Cocolin
XO: LCDR Suhr --> LCDR Speer
Eng: LCDR R. Terpstra --> LCDR K. Requard
Div Off: LTjg G. Kenney --> ENS A. Flath --> LTjg K. Murry
RCLPO: ETC(SS) Charles Gable
Battery Replacement
Med Run in 1983
Northern Runs in 1984 -- Blue Nose Initiation!
Refit in the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1985/86