Foy, Joe, GMG2

Gunner's Mate G (Guns)
 
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Current Service Status
USN Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Current/Last Primary NEC
GMG-0872-5"/38 Cal Twin Mount Maintenance Technician
Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Gunner's Mate G (Guns)
Primary Unit
1967-1969, GMG-0872, Cruiser Destroyer Group 8, Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT)
Previously Held NEC
SN-0000-Seaman
9595-GM-Small Arms Marksmanshp Instructor
GM-0000-Gunner's Mate
GMG-9501-Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor Instructor
Service Years
1964 - 1969
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Cannon Cockers Card
Cold War
Order of the Rock
GMG-Gunner's Mate G (Guns)
One Hash Mark

 Official Badges 

US European Command Allied Command Atlantic U.S. Navy Security Gun Captain (pre-1969)

NATO Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean NATO Standing Naval Forces Atlantic US Navy Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Order of the Golden Dragon Blue Star Cold War Veteran

Excellence Award Weapons Maritime Warfare Excellence Award Efficiency Excellence Award


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
American LegionVietnam Veterans of America (VVA)The Army and Navy Union USA Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association
Ship 7Association of Gunner's MatesNational Association of Destroyer Veterans (Tin Can Sailors)American Veterans (AMVETS)
United States Naval InstituteAssociation of the United States Navy (AUSN)Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)Surface Navy Association
  1995, American Legion - Assoc. Page
  1997, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) - Assoc. Page
  2008, The Army and Navy Union USA - Assoc. Page
  2008, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association
  2009, Navy Club of the United States of America, Ship 7 (Member) (Elgin, Illinois)
  2009, Association of Gunner's Mates
  2009, National Association of Destroyer Veterans (Tin Can Sailors) - Assoc. Page
  2009, American Veterans (AMVETS) - Assoc. Page
  2009, United States Naval Institute - Assoc. Page
  2011, Association of the United States Navy (AUSN)
  2011, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) - Assoc. Page
  2011, Surface Navy Association



 Remembrance Profiles -  2 Sailors Remembered


Training Exercise - UNITAS '69
From Month/Year
August / 1969
To Month/Year
April / 1970

Description
UNITAS exercises are sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command with the objective to foster cooperation and increase interoperability among the navies of the Americas. Held continuously since 1959, UNITAS has become the premier multinational naval exercise in the Southern Command area of operations.

During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region.

UNITAS supports U.S. Southern Command objectives for enhanced maritime security in its area of responsibility.  It is intended to train participating forces in a variety of maritime scenarios to test command and control of forces at sea, while operating as a multinational force to provide the maximum opportunity to improve interoperability.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
August / 1969
To Month/Year
December / 1969
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
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Motivational
Liberty
My Old Ship: The USS Laffey (DD-724)
USS Laffey Replenishing At Sea

  59 Also There at This Battle:
 
  • Baker, Robert, LT, (1969-1995)
  • Bell, Bruce, CPO, (1962-1988)
  • Bentley, Edward, CPO, (1951-1975)
  • Bowling, Steven, PO2, (1968-1972)
  • Bremner, James, CPO, (1955-1973)
  • Brewster, Timothy, PO2, (1969-1975)
  • Campbell, Rick, PO3, (1968-1972)
  • Cuello jr., Gus, PO2, (1967-1971)
  • Dudley, Jay, PO2, (1968-1972)
  • Duecy, Pat, PO2, (1967-1971)
  • Halsey, Steven, PO1, (1967-2006)
  • Hauer, William, AN, (1965-1969)
  • Hoffman, Michael, PO3, (1968-1971)
  • Jojo, Al, SCPO, (1964-1990)
  • Kermen, Robert, CAPT, (1967-2004)
  • Lueck Jr., Robert, SCPO, (1967-1988)
  • Maguire, Michael, PO2, (1967-1977)
  • Markovich, Peter, PO1, (1967-1972)
  • Maxwell, Nolen, CPO, (1963-1985)
  • Mitchell, George, CPO, (1968-1990)
  • Moore, Wesley, CDR, (1961-1987)
  • Newell, Joe, SCPO, (1967-1987)
  • Nixon, James, CAPT, (1968-1998)
  • Panko, Tom, PO1, (1964-1970)
  • Popek, Richard, PO3, (1968-1972)
  • Ryan, George, PO3, (1967-1971)
  • Schmidt, Edward, PO3, (1966-1970)
  • Siebecke, Al, CDR, (1946-1977)
  • Simpson, Charles, LCDR, (1965-1976)
  • Snider, Bill, CPO, (1969-1989)
  • SORRELL, Richard, PO3, (1968-1970)
  • THOMAS JR, Robert, PO2, (1966-1970)
  • Waller, Alan, MCPO, (1968-1993)
  • Waters, Larry, PO2, (1969-1973)
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