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Home Town So. Meriden, Ct
Last Address INVERNESS, FL
Date of Passing Feb 27, 2012
Location of Interment Florida National Cemetery (VA) - Bushnell, Florida
Edward R Metzger, 73, Inverness, Fl
EDWARD R. METZGER, AFCM, U.S. Navy, Retired, 73, of Inverness, died Monday, February 27, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Edward was born on October 28, 1938 in Meriden, Connecticut, to the late George and Helen Metzger and came here in 1996 from Connecticut. He retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief, with 26 years of service. During his Naval career, he was a flight engineer on the "Willie-Victors", Typhoon Hunters, stationed in Guam. In 1999, Edward founded the "VW-1 All Hands Alumni Association", and was currently serving as President. He was also an enthusiastic bass fisherman. Edward is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Sally; his son, Dan Metzger of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter, Kristi (Edward) Hardgrove of Higganum, CT; his brother, Rudy (Judy) Metzger of Dunnellon, 6 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kerri Lynn, in 2001. Funeral services for Master Chief Metzger will be conducted on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 12:30 pm from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, in Inverness. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday from 11:30 am until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to: Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc., P.O. Box 6163, Ocala, FL 34478.
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I have been into Bass Fishing since 1985. I currently run a 2003 Triton TR21 bass boat with 225 HP Mercury optiMax engine, and I fish as much as possible. Since retirement the second time in 1994 I have fished from Texas to Maine to South Florida and many places in between.
My other interest is in raising our grand daughter. She came to live with us in 2001 at 6 years old due to the passing of her Mom. She is now 15, a Sophmore in high school and learning to drive. Great fun.
My wife and I are the coordinators for a Military reunion group, VW-1 All Hands Alumni Assn. Please check out our web site http://vw1assoc.tripod.com/
NEC AVCM-8300-Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief
Base, Station or City NAS Patuxent River
State/Country Maryland
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VX-1 Pioneers Details
VX-1 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE [AIRTEVRON ONE] Pioneers
AIR TEST AND EVALUATION ONE is responsible for the Navy's Air ASW test an evaluation effort. The problem of detecting a submarine in all kinds of weather in the vast ocean area, localizing its position, and then pinpointing the target with enough accuracy to release a weapon is complex. The Officers, men, and women of VX-1 are making an important contribution to the Antisubmarine Warfare effort and the defense of the Nation.
The unit first formed during WWII in response to the German submarines threat. The response by the United States was the commissioning of the Air Antisubmarine Commander Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, on 1 April 1943 at Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
In order to consolidate ASW evaluation service of air and surface units, the Antisubmarine Development Detachment, comprised of both Air and Surface Divisions, was commissioned on 17 September 1943. By the end of the war, the Operational Development force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, was formed, to which ASDEVLANT reported for duty.
Since 1946, the squadron has undergone three name changes and one relocation. In October 1949, the name changed to Development Squadron One, and in February 1950 to Air Development Squadon One. On January 1, 1969, the present title of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One was adopted. The long association with NAS Key West ended on 15 September 1973 when the squadon changed homeports to its present location at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Over the years, VX-1 and its evaluation crews have received numerous awards which include the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, 3 Meritorious Unit Commendations, 6 CNO Safety Awards, 11 Silver Anchors, and 7Golden Anchor Awards for retention,as well as a variety of additional citations and commendations.