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Date First Last Hometown Email Note
10/16/2020 Jerry Hamil Margaretville waterguy23@gmail.com

I was an MR on the Mazama 1966 westpac tour first time signing in

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10/27/2020 Scot Thomas GOODLETTSVILLE FSCOTTHOMAS@BELLSOUTH.NET

My Father-in-law, Owen K. Doughrity told us that he served on this ship during WWII. He rarely talked of the war, but his granddaughter (my daughter) actually got this information from him when he was in the hospital a few months before his passing at the age of 92 1n 2019. He has been gone …continue reading!

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04/17/2020 charles wood Deltona Fla. papacharlie34@yahoo.com

I was a member of the ship during the Vietnam war and had sign in a few years ago but was never added to the crews list. was a 3rd class gunnersmate.

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06/25/2020 Dan Ewing Perrysburg danewing@gmail.com

On the 1966 Westpac tour.

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06/26/2020 William “Bill “ Gohde Weehawken/Hoboken gohde4u@aol.com

Happy 4th of July 2020, stay safe, wear your mask…as always ??

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06/21/2019 bill gohde Hoboken/Weehawken gohde4u@aol.com

Good evening, havens signed the book in a while, hope alls well with everyone..Just a quick reminder, that at this years reunion in Rhode Island, we will be having out own Mazama night on Oct. 17, thursday..so anyway HAGD…GOHDE BM3

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10/21/2018 Michael McClelland Mineralwells WV. Michaelmcclelland2@msn.com

Very glad to have made the hook up with all of you..

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08/20/2018 Beverly King Eastvale CA dd694@verizon.net

We will be happy to welcome you at the AE/AOE Sailors Assoc. reunion. This year it is in New Orleans. 2019 in Newport R. I Member or not all AE or AOE Sailors are welcome.

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04/21/2018 Dennis Milan South Dennis, Ma. dmilanmazama@hotmail.com

Frank. I remember going into Da Nang in 69, June-July maybe, but not sure of the date. I know the Marines needed them and Mazama was the closest at the time. Also, remember going into Cam Ranh Bay and being met by a PBR, to take one of our guys home for his Dad’s funeral, …continue reading!

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04/24/2018 Arsenio Nabas Angeles City, Philippines am_nabas@yahoo.com

From boot camp San Diego, I came aboard the USS Mazama in Jan 1964, departed in Sept 1989 (SA to SD2) for duty on board USS Independence CVA-62. Have all the cruise books except the 1969 Vietnam cruise . Will attend the re-union in October 2018. See you guys!

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05/05/2018 Dennis Milan South Dennis,Ma. dmilanmazama@hotmail.com

Hey Tod (Ed), Haven’t heard from you since 69.[some of my pics are in the 69 Cruise Book] Hope you are well and hope you never forget our time on the Mazama. Hard to believe that the Navy depended on all of us to get to VietNam and back in one piece! Best Regards, Dennis …continue reading!

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05/06/2018 Steve Turner Greenwood. IN steveandjanturner@gmail.com

I was on the recommetiion crew of the USS Mazama AE9 in 1961 and served on her to 1964. I served on the USS Shasta AE6 in 1960 /1961. I was on the Cuban Blockaid in1962.

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05/07/2018 David Rumpeltin Ho-Ho-Kus NJ 07423 (Now Ramsey NJ) n2utg@aol.com

Made the ’69 Westpac, came aboard November ’68 as a PC3, left with an early out January ’70 as a PC2. Got married, returned to my civilian job as a letter carrier (what else) in Ramsey NJ, had 3 kids (now grown), an architect, a music teacher and a private commercial pilot, and former Marine. …continue reading!

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05/08/2018 NABAS ARSENIO Manila, Philippines am_nabas@yahoo.com

will attend 2018 reunion in New Orleans.

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05/26/2018 Dennis R. Milan South Dennis, Ma. dmilanmazama@hotmail.com

RD-2, 1968-70 Hope everyone’s OK!! Special shout-out to Dave Rumpletin and Chief Wahking! Great ship with a great crew.

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05/12/2018 Dennis Milan South Dennis, Mass. dmilanmazama@hotmail.com

Boarded the Mazama in Davisville around October 1968, just in time for the 69 Westpac cruise. Had a great time with a great crew and saw things I never would have expected to see in my life! I worked in CIC as an RD-2 with some good guys. Especially fond of Chief Wahking and Dave …continue reading!

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03/07/2018 Jose Orengo Staten Island, NY orengolin@outlook.com

YN3 Ships Office 1967’ 68

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02/12/2018 Ed Doyle Depew NY edandcandee@hotmail.com

Fond memories of Westpac cruise 1969 and the decommissioning of the Mazama in Philadelphia in 1970

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08/29/2017 Frank Pitsenbarger TROY zjagwah@yahoo.com

Anyone remember off loading emergency papa flares and munitions in Da Nang and Cameron Bay 1969-1970?

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09/07/2017 EUGENE FROST Millport frostyray@gmail.com

Millport ny 14864

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10/26/2017 Edward (Tod) Ode Buffalo NY todode@aol.com

Nearly 49 years and I’m just now looking back at my time on the Mazama. So many memories, good and not so good but I’m a better person for it I believe. Missing my shipmates now and our Captain and some of the Junior officers as well. I was assigned the Captains driver during West …continue reading!

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11/10/2017 Wiliam "Bill" Gohde Weehawken/Hoboken gohde4u@aol.com

Happy Veterans Day, November 11, 2017

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11/11/2017 Robert Thompson Reno Nevada nutronman@sbcglobal.net

I served on the USS Mazama from April to September of 66. I was then stationed on the USS Klondike in San Diego till March of 67. I volunteered for Vietnam and did two tours there until I got out of the navy October of 68. That was a lot for a 17 year old …continue reading!

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08/24/2017 Linda Huska/McClintock Cleveland, Ohio llhus@oh.rr.com

My dad, Ted McClintock, “Mac”, was aboard the day of the attack on the Mazama in WWII. My dad passed in 1984 at age 57. We knew little of his service time and would very much appreciate any information offered regarding the day of the hit. Thanks so much, Linda

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08/15/2017 Alice Lambert West Warwick Rhode Island Allylamb8@verizon.net

Looking for an old friend who was a cook on the Mazama , does anyone have information, around the late 70’s. His nickname was Toby, Paul Tobias, from New Your City.

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04/06/2017 wes schirman phx, az. lo-n-wes@cox.net

I was on the Mazama from 1944 to 1946. Hi to all. Wes

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04/07/2017 Arnold (zeke) Graham Mooresville NC arnold.graham@att.net

Served on AE9 1952 till 1954 as RMSN 6th division. L. D. Channler was the Executive Officer. Fair winds.

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04/23/2017 don Taylor Inverness,fl dtaylor175@tampabay.rr.com

Inverness, Florida. Just wanting to say hello to all my old shipmates!

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05/19/2017 Albert Packard Springfield, MA pinkpack@ymail.com

Live in Springfield

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05/23/2017 Robert Crandall Rochester NU racaesa@gmail.com

I have a ladies Jacket with USD Mazama embroidered on it size large please contact if you would like it

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03/31/2017 John R. N.Y. john17PIM@aol.com

My father and his Seabee unit received a commendation for unloading ammunition from the Mazama after it was struck Jan. 12, 1945 at Ulithi atoll. It reads; “COMMENDED FOR AMMUNITION HANDLING” THE BATTALION POINTS PROUDLY TO ITS TOUGHEST STEVEDORE JOB: DISCHARGING AMMUNITION FROM A TORPEDOED AMMUNITION SHIP. WITHIN A FEW HOURS THE MEN WERE ABOARD …continue reading!

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12/25/2016 WILLIAM "BILL" GOHDE WEEHAWKEN/HOBOKEN GOHDE4U@AOL.COM

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, stay safe, God Bless, enjoy this special Holiday… Bill Gohde 1965/1968

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11/10/2016 WILLIAM "BILL" GOHDE WEEHAWKEN/HOBOKEN GOHDE4U@AOL.COM

JUST A IST OF MANY REMINDERS, SAN DEIGO, CALIFORNIA, HOLIDAY INN BAYSIDE, SEPT 17

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10/13/2016 jimmy moore Selma North Carolina jimmy.moore1944@gmail.com

I was a ships serviceman aboard the Mazama from 1965 till 1967. Extended my tour to go to Viet Nam and discharged upon arriving back the states.

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09/16/2016 Deb Frost Wasilla snowgoose@mtaonline.net

I wanted to add a “Thank you” note to everyone who attended the reunion – and especially to the many of you who knew and loved my Dad, Jerry King. Although my trip to Maine was a sad and rushed one, I am glad I was able to personally meet and speak with many of …continue reading!

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08/28/2016 David Lemke Yakima, WA dlemke2@gmail.com

Made the last trip on the ship when it was in Vietnam.

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12/04/2016 Dr. Tom Driber Trenton, NJ tdriber@bellsouth.net

My dad served on the Mazama WW II. He was injured in the Keiten torpedo strike but, survived. My brother and I are seeking any info from that period.

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11/12/2016 Arsenio Nabas Angeles City, Philippines am_nabas@yahoo.com

Aboard from Feb 1964 to Sept 1969. Served as captain’s steward. Retired as CEC in 1989. Nice to read notes from old shipmates.

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09/07/2016 Patrick B. Piper Cleveland, OH javelinsailor@gmail.com

Live in Friendswood, TX spent 4 Years in College, six years in USAF and 23 Years at Continental Airlines as an A&P mechanic. I am also a pilot and own a Cessna 150 which I spent twelve years rebuilding. This all I know right now. I married my wife Diane thirty-one years ago. This is …continue reading!

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07/29/2016 Scot Thomas Goodlettsville TN fscotthomas@msn.com

Father-in-law served on AE9

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07/24/2016 Robert Crandall Horseheads racaesa@gmail.com

Hello everyone I am trying to recover all the AE 9 crew addresses I once had of the AE9 crew to continue to send cards to them. My computor crashed and all that is lost.

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06/21/2016 Bob Farias NH.. farias.robert@ymail.com

I remember you John. Not sure you remember me, Bob Farias EN2 – A Division. Nice to hear from brothers. Hope all is well. We have lost so many ship mates…

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06/19/2016 John Weaver Cleveland, Ohio johnjweaversra@sbcglobal.net

I served on the Mazama from Fall of 1967 – 1970. EN-2 worked in engine rooms. I picked up the ship in Malta during 1967 Med Cruise and finished with the 1969 WesPac Cruise…..anybody from M & A Divisions read this Guest book? Would like to get in touch.

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05/25/2016 William Smither Frankfort, KY wd513smit@verizon.net

Joined the Mazama in 1962, following Radar ‘A’ School in Great Lakes. Served in Cuban Blockade, 1962, as RDSN, later as RD3. Also, remember well 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy which seemed to bond the crew even closer. Transferred to USS Springfield (CLG-7), in December 1963, and later promoted to RD2. Also, remember …continue reading!

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05/22/2016 Beverly King Eastvale, CA dd694@verizon.net

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05/20/2016 Bruce DeVlieger Newark Valley, NY bd13811@hotmail.com

I was on the Mazama from 1965 to 1967 in the Gunny Division (I think it was called) as FTG3rd class. What stories I recall! Laundry guy’s arm in the ice machine to a 2,000 lb bomb rolling up someone’s arm on deck. Tons of good memories too.

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05/18/2016 jean mcnamara greenport ny schmoogirl2000@yahoo.com

Looking forward to your classes

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05/11/2016 William "BILL" Gohde Hoboken/Weehawken gohde4u@ol.com

How’s yous guys……., hope all is well…Just a reminder about the upcoming AE/AOE Sailors Association annual Reunion this year in Portland, Maine at the Fire Side Inn and Suites, reservations are going fast, this will be a Reunion to remember with many familiar faces from 67, 68, 69 deployments, including the Kings of Silicy…

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03/21/2016 David Anderson Cape Coral, anderson3756@aol.com

I guess I failed all the rules.

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01/17/2016 Bill Masterson PHILA bmasterson20@GMAIL.COM

Christ, they are all gone. Who’s left from 1964 to 1968.

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01/20/2016 Richard Williams Palatka, Florida richardhwilliamssr@gmail.com

RM2 (67-68) WesPac Presently working as “Veterans Service Officer” for Putnam County, Florida. I last talked to Ray Coolbaugh (postal clerk) about a year ago.

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12/23/2015 WILLIAM "BILL" GOHDE HOBOKEN/WEEHAWKEN gohde4u@aol.com

Kathy and I want to wish all Mazama sailors and all those who served on hardest working ships in the USN, a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, ENJOY.

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12/16/2015 Charles Wood Deltona ,Florida papacharlie34@yahoo.com

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02/02/2016 Dennis Bechler West Bend , Wisconsin drbechler@hotmail.com

I attended a few oiler reunions but now defunked. Will be looking into this upcoming Mazy reunion. I was on ship in Nam in 69. I have my old WesPac 69 cruise book set to go. Thanks……..Dennis and Marlene Bechler.

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02/26/2016 Theodore Mereau Ogdensburg NY marci1210@gmail.com

My dad passed away in 1995, he was a cook on the ship 1944-46. He as a Golden Gloves in the Navy. He didn’t talk much about the WWII as many in that era didn’t. I met ARMY Col. Robert Chan today , he is 102!

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03/12/2016 Jim Manning Notasulga, Alabama jtmanningsr@gmail.com

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12/07/2015 EDWARD REILLY MORGANTON, NC EJ_REILLY_1700@YAHOO.COM

USS MAZAMA 9/65 – 8/67

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12/07/2015 EDWARD REILLY MORGANTON, NC EJ_REILLY_1700@YAHOO.COM

USS MAZAMA 9/65 – 8/67

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11/26/2015 WILLIAM B GOHDE Weehawken/Hooken gohde4u@aol.com

Good Morning Mateys. I want to wish you all a mighty Mazama Thanksgiving. I personally had three of them while aboard. Have a great day…… your shipmate, Bill Gohde, BM3.

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11/20/2015 George Reed St James Missouri johnlaw484@hotmail.com

I served aboard the USS Rainier AE 5 1967-1970. R Division Damage Control

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11/22/2015 Leroy Duncan Louisville ky ladcad4147@gmail.com

Arrived on Mazama in 1954 in Naples out of boot camp, worked on aft deck force. Put her into moth ball in Orange, Texas as a RM3 in 1957. She was mothballed there until early 60’s when recommissioned for cold war service (Cuban blockade).  To me she will always be the best ship in the Navy.

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11/08/2015 Dr. Thomas J. Driber Trenton, NJ tdriber@bellsouth.net

My Dad served on the Mazama WWII and was one of eight injured and killed in the enemy attack. My Brother and I still have Dad’s “calendar girl trench art” on the 40 caliber shells from the ship and that apparently helped him pass the time. Dad (Thomas B. Driber, aka Tomo) was knocked from …continue reading!

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My father Walter Brooker passed away on March 30, 2005. He was proud of his Navy service, and a big admirer of AE 9 and its crew. Optimistic by nature, he frequently told others that every day after 12 January 1944 was a bonus.

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08/23/2015 Bob Carlton Andalusia, Al riverhouse04@comcast.net

Spent time flying EA-1F’s off numerous CVAs (11, 19, 31, 34, 42, 43, 64, 65) in the Tonkin Gulf 1966-1967. Remember taking ammo from USS Mazama.

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My dad didn’t say too much about his war years, but he did tell a story of being blown overboard off the stern when the Mazama either was struck by a Kaiten torpedo or hit a mine. He and fellow shipmate Bob Hockman both went in the water and swam from the vessel, thinking it …continue reading!

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07/22/2015 Charles Abbott Ector Texas 75439 abbott_chas69@yahoo.com

Mayport, Florida 1963-1965

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06/21/2015 Dennis Koenig Quinct, IL damdennis35@yahoo.com

I came aboard October 1967 with George Talbot while the Mazy was anchored out in Izmir, Turkey. Departed in February 1969 when I got into Hospital Corps School. Looking forward to seeing all my mates in September. Calm seas my friends.

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06/13/2015 Bob Galler Windsor,Ct rsgaller@gmail.com

Aboard 1961 – 1963 as SN.  I worked on the signal bridge with Ron Parker.

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06/04/2015 Dennis Koenig Quincy, IL damdennis35@yahoo.com

Hello all!

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06/02/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist@Verizon.net

Newest Find… John Wahking RD1 67-68 Med Cruise Said he would visit the Mazama Guestbook…

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06/01/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist@Verizon.net

Found: Danny Smith – BM3 1967 – 68 Med Cruise Does not have a computer

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06/01/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist@Verizon.net

Found: Abner Long PCSN 1967-68 Med Cruise Atlanta, Ga.

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06/01/2015 Gerald Busck Holtsville, NY pbrist@Verizon.net

Found: Paul Harmon – BM3 1967-68 Med Cruise Living in Lizell, Georgia

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06/01/2015 Abner "the PC" Long Atlanta, Georgia rlongalong@gmail.com

Hello to all of you out there in veteran Navy land…..hope all is well in your life and family. Yes, I still remember the good old days of the 1967-1968 Mediterranean cruise. I occasionally pick up the old cruisebook and re-live those days. Hope all of you have a great future ahead of you, and thanks …continue reading!

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05/31/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

Today’s newest find… Dennis Anderson SHB3 67-68 Med Cruise Lived in Henry SD, now living in Watertown South Dakota

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05/31/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

Today’s new find… Gary Falconer ETRSN 67-68 Med Cruise Lived in Beltsville MD, now lives in Springfield VA.      

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05/30/2015 Gary Falconer Springfield Virginia ghfalconer@gmail.com

Retired last year after 35 years in the Department of Defense. Served one year on the Mazama as an ETRSN before transferring to the USS Wrangell AE-12 for Vietnam.

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05/30/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

My find of the day… Daniel Crane SN… Lived in Akron, Ohio, now living in Barberton, Ohio… Has MS… He would like to hear from some shipmates. He is a member of the AE Sailors Assoc (AESA) but has never visited our Official Page here or Mazama’s Facebook page.

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05/30/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

Newest find… Carl Bonner SA…. lived in Needham, Alabama, now lives in Quitman, Mississippi…. Tells a story of hoisting three drums up and over the side and cut rope…. soaking himself with contents… He has had cancer several times and nearly blind…. Would love to hear from those who knew him.

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05/30/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

Found somebody else… Kenneth Konkel SFM3 living in Houston, Minn… runs a tractor repair operation with his son and grandson..

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05/30/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

Found and talked to a former snipe from the ship today… Lawrence Werth from Grand Island NY… Now living in Florida… He said he would log on to the web site… He was on ship for four years… Med cruise, West Pac and more…

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05/30/2015 Gerald Busic Holtsville, NY pbrist786@Verizon.net

A new find… former shipmate Elwood Neff SN… made GM3 while on ship 67 – 68. Has some medical problems… Would love to hear from ya’ll. Living in Ripley WV…

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05/23/2015 William Gohde Weehawken/Hoboken gohde4u@aol.com

Almighty Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless waves, who bid’st the mighty ocean deep it’s own appointed limits keep: O’ hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the Sea, less not we forget.……..William Bill Gohde, USS MAZAMA AE9, President – Ammunition Ships Sailors Association.

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05/23/2015 Ronald A Coons Athens, NY ymiron@aol.com

I had the honor of serving my country aboard on the USS Mazama AE-9 from 67-69. I was in first division and was a winch operator and coxswain for the liberty launch during the Mediterranean Cruise and later became a BM-3 . I enjoyed all my fellow shipmates from all divisions and was proud to …continue reading!

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05/23/2015 EDWARD Reilly Morganton, NC DocRides@yahoo.com

Made EN2 the day I separated and entered for two years reserve duty.  My time on the Mazi was the best…to this day I still wish I had re-enlisted!!! Live and Learn!! Ed

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05/19/2015 Bill Gohde WeeHawken, NJ gohde4U@AOL.com

One of Mazama’s oldest ship mates has passed on and will be reporting for duty at his final port of call. Ralph Hann served in WWII on USS MAZAMA, and was in one of the largest Naval battles when the Mazama was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific. Ralph received injuries that would …continue reading!

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04/24/2015 Phil Exman St. Paul, MN philipexman@yahoo.com

I was aboard the “Mighty Mazy” from 1962-65, I guess you could say I grew up on that ship, because I enlisted so young. Great days, great memories.

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04/25/2015 EDWARD Reilly Morganton, NC DocRides@yahoo.com

Served on MAZAMA from Sep 1965 thru Aug 1967 and separated just before the 1967 Med Cruise.

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03/25/2015 Frank Pitsenbarger TROY zjagwah@yahoo.com

1969 Vietnam WesPac.

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03/16/2015 Ken Cochrane Yonkers NY Drkencochrane@gmail.com

Staying in touch.

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03/02/2015 Joseph Sapp Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania jvs222@outlook.com

Served on board during my first hitch. I boarded while she was in Brewers dry dock, Statin Island, NY in 1966.

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02/26/2015 Joe Stoneham Charlotte NC joe_stoneham@hotmail.com

ET2 Served on Westpac Cruise 69-70

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02/09/2015 Charles Marquis Cape Coral, FL cdrchuckm@juno.com

Served in Mazama ’68-’70. DK2. Best regards to all shipmates!

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01/07/2015 Michael Gaydos Westwood,Ma.,02090 mgaydosiii@gmail.com

Does anyone know about the Mazama’s history during 1961-63. I have found a silver bowl presented to my father and mother (Mike & Jo) from the Officers! I remember a story about a ship having a torpedo stuck into it’s side in the past. MG

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12/20/2014 Brady Ross San Antonio, TX bradypross@gmail.com

My grandmother recently gave me some old military documents of my late grandfather, Marvin Ross. As I am active duty Air Force I was curious of the time my grandfather spent in the Navy. From those documents I discovered that he served on the USS Mazama in WWII and from there discovered this website. I …continue reading!

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12/14/2014 Stuart Wilson Bradford uk stuwil9856@hotmail.co.uk

Hi, I met up with some of you guys in Singapore 1966and had a few beers down Bugis street when you were on R&R from Vietnam. We kept visiting Borneo /Sarawak/Malaya. I would love to swap stories. I am now almost 71 years old but good times never fade. I was in the Royal Corps …continue reading!

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12/07/2014 Michael Lockard Geneva, Ohio lockardsloft@yahoo.com

My Father’s served on this ship and was aboard when what he explained was a suicide sub hit the ship. He explained they weren’t sure just what it was at first sight of it. May God Bless our Troops.

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12/04/2014 Rodger Shaulis Aurora, Ohio rodger@infores95.com

From USS Wrangell AE-12, just stopping by to visit your site. Looks good.

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12/04/2014 Robert Crandall Rochester NY aesa@frontier.com

Served in 1st Div from 1967-69. Made the Med Cruise 1968, Vietnam 1969, several shakedown cruises. I sure do miss the guys I served with and will always have fond memories of the Mazama

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11/26/2014 William B Gohde Hoboken/Weehawken gohde4u@aol.com

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, Kathy & Yours Truly; Bill Gohde AE/AOE SAILORS ASSOCIATION

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11/11/2014 William Gohde Weehawken/Hoboken gohde4u@aol.com

Happy Veterans Day to all our Mazama shipmates, and to all who have served our country. William B Gohde AE/AOE SAILORS ASSOCIATION

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11/12/2014 James Riding In Tempe, AZ james.riding_in@yahoo.com

I went to the Mazama in January of 1969 in Davisville and stayed on her until she was decommissioned in Philadelphia in early 1970. Soupy, I remember that night watches in the radio shack along with the port and starboard watches. Wow, that was a long time ago. Whatever happened to Chief Goodwyn? He was …continue reading!

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11/03/2014 Dan Hendrickson Vero Beach, FL daniel_3500@yahoo.com

Just wanted to see if anyone remembers my father, Donald Vern Hendrickson? He served 1952-54 in Deck Division. Thanks…Dan

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10/31/2014 William Griswold Cadiz, Ohio bill43907@comcast.net

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10/15/2014 Bob LeMoullec New York newsman13@aol.com

I don’t think my life would be the same without serving with you guys. I was driven to the Mazama in December ’65 by none other than Bill Gohde from the Cadmus, which was in Newport at the time. I remember all the events Bill Masterson wrote about…I remember the Ed Reilly humor…the great friendships, …continue reading!

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10/05/2014 Robert Crabtree Beaumont, Texas crabtree@wldblue.net

Served on the Massy from 62-65 in 1st Division, made many friends and had a real adventure. Hope to make the reunion.

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10/04/2014 James Fletcher (Fletch) Winter Garden, Florida Pfletch24@aol.com

I served on the Mazama from 1964-1967. I enjoyed serving my country with all the guys that were on the ship. I was in the engine room along with Bill Reseck and Larry Werth.

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09/07/2014 Albert Brinkmann St. Louis, Mo. albrinkmann@yahoo.com

My father, Albert G. Brinkmann MM was on the Mazama 1944 till the surrender outside Tokoyo harbor. I remember him telling me about the torpedo that hit the ship, opening a hole big enough to drive a tractor trailer through. He also told me of a Jap plane that hit the ship and dove into …continue reading!

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08/23/2014 Gerald J. Salzman Beaver Dam, WI. jerryjsalzman@hotmail.com

Served on MAZAMA — October 1961 to December 1964, EM 3 / 2

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08/02/2014 Raymond Brunelle Pelham, NH www.hunter@namknightsnh.com

Hey Brothers. I was on the WesPac Cruise in 1969. EN-3 Ray Brunelle. I’ve been retired almost two years now and just getting into this social computer stuff. My time on the Mazama was the most notable of my four years. It would be nice to do liberty in Subic one more time and be …continue reading!

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07/29/2014 Bob Farias NH farias.robert@ymail.com

Ed, very nice tribute to Jim. He will be missed. He was a great shipmate and a good man. I still have a picture of you and me drinking in Subic Bay. Please give his family my very best. Not sure you remember me….Goose EN2 A Div, tried to email you but it wouldn’t go …continue reading!

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07/18/2014 Ed Reilly USA EdReilly@Comcast.net

July 13 at 8:56pm. I was asked to put together a few words about Our ‘Ol Friend and Brother BT3 Jim “Moonshiner” Reed….Just a bunch of kids thrown together on the USS MAZAMA AE-9 an Old WWII Ammunition Ship that had seen better days before some of us were born…LOL, I can still remember Jimmy …continue reading!

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06/26/2014 Albert Borchardt Kansas, OK vicmar@sstelco.com

I was on Mazama March 1952 to June 1954. I boarded Seaman 1st Class in San Diego prior to Mazama recommissioning as . I left as BN2. I was in the 2nd Div and Master-At-Arms for a while. Lots of good men and lots of fun. Often think about those days in my old age …continue reading!

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06/19/2014 Chuck Tabor Baltimore, Md robatc@verizon.net

I served onboard Mazama from Mar 1965 – Jul 1968 I was lucky enough to have been on the Westpac and Med cruises during that period. A great bunch of guys!!! robatc@verizon.net

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06/08/2014 Jack Fay Scarborough, ME jfay0001@maine.rr.com

Joined up with Mazama in Naples, Italy in 1968 to replace LCDR Hines as Navigator. Stayed on board though 1969 when President Nixon decided to reduce the force by 15,000. Last moment on the Mazama was as a helicopter lifted me off to start my journey home. Great crew in all departments.

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05/25/2014 Robert (Lurch) Lyons Fairfax okla lyonsrobert76@yahoo.com

A lot of my shipmates in 1st Division seem to have passed on. Please contact me if you served 1966 to 1968. Lurch

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04/12/2014 Bobby Herrin Nederland, TX. bobbysministorage@sbcglobal.net

I was in First Division as a Seaman from March 1964 to December 1965. I was a leading Seaman and made the Mediterranean Cruise in 1964, left the MAZAMA in Davisville December 20 1965. I still live in Nederland, Texas. See all of you in San Antonio for the reunion later this year.

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04/05/2014 Jerry Miller Dallas nlm320@gmail.com

J.R. Miller was on ship 1952-1955. Still resides in Dallas, TX today. Hi Doc, I live off Bryan Street in Dallas, we’re practically neighbors! Here are a few of the photos I have, there are more, but they are at the lake house. I could get them to you in the future. Do you have …continue reading!

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04/04/2014 Connie Glass Independence, MO cj295@att.net

My Dad, Jesse Glass was on the Mazama when it was torpedoed by a Japanese Kamikaze Submarine. He is now deceased

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03/20/2014 Anthony Christiano Palos heights ill ac-perfectpasta@sbcglobal.net

Rene. I was not a shipmate but if this is the same Ray Kroll, I was his quarterback in high school. Many stories, great memories of your Dad. I left for college and lost contact. You may contact me anytime.

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03/02/2014 LeRoy McIntosh Charleston, SC lankmail@comcast.net

Was on the Mazama the day it was torpedoed January 1945.

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02/28/2014 robert farias Rochester NH farias.robert@ymail.com

Best of luck to all who served with me. Bob EN2 1966-68

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02/08/2014 (Donald) Pamela Clay Kincaid, Il 62540 pamclay777@yahoo.com

I only wish that I had thought to look your site up while my husband, Donald was still living. He died in July 2011 from pancreatic cancer. He served on the Mazama from 1966-1968. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for serving our country. God bless!

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01/24/2014 Rene Kroll Chicago, Illinois renek614@yahoo.com

My father, Raymond Kroll, was on this ship from I believe 1966-67. I am doing some research for personal reasons and I love reading about this ship and everything everyone has to say about it. My father was a great man and died from a military related death from when he served in Vietnam. I …continue reading!

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01/14/2014 A.A. Supernault Port Henry, NY vsupernaul@live.com

Please ad me to crew list. Came on board at Davisville in Fall of 1968 and left at Philly in March of 1970. RM3, known as Soup. Me and Riding who came from deck crew, always had mid-night watch. Other RM’s were Paul Bombardier, Larry Kilsworth, Ken Cockrane. Joseph Faden, Chief Goodwin, George Orline, and …continue reading!

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01/02/2014 Bob LeMoullec NY Metro area newsman13@aol.com

I’m proud to have served with you guys!!!

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12/31/2013 William Bill Gohde Hoboken/Weehawken gohde4u@aol.com

To all of our shipmates “Happy New Year 2014”

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12/27/2013 Gerald (Jerry) Busic Holtsville NY pbrlst786@verizon.net

Reported aboard at Staten Island shipyard on Feb 9, 1967. Made Med Cruise. Worked in engineroom and while in the Med was the Captain’s Gig engineman. Left ship on April 30, 1968, then went to Brown Water Navy in the Mekong Delta.

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12/23/2013 Chuck Crudele Chicago,ILL cvcrudele@yahoo.com

Mazama shipmate from 1963 – 1966. Rate was SM3.

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12/19/2013 Phil Powell Cheraw, SC ppowell@cheraw.com

Email from Bill Gohde forwarded to Doc, August 16, 2010. Note, we have the photos and they will be posted on the web site in the future): Phil: When the USS Mazama was decommissioned in 1970, the US Naval Bureau donated the brass ship’s bell to Old St David’s Colonial Church in Cheraw, South Carolina – …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Clayton Lankford Hanahan, SC claylank@att.net

E-mail received October 10, 2010, sent to Doc: Clayton: My father-in-law, Leroy E. (Mac) McIntosh, 85 (86 this November), was on board the USS Mazama when it was attacked. I am emailing for him because he does use the computer, although his wife, Nell, 83, does use email www.nellmcintosh@comcast.net. Mac is still alive and doing well. …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Dot Russell Unknown cybele736@hotmail.com

E-mail sent to Doc July 6, 2010. Numerous photos and the document recounting early history of the Maza, hand typed and written notes will be posted on this site in the future: Dot: My brother found this document from papers our dad, Walter J. Gladwin (Quartermaster of the first crew of the Mazama) left to us when …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Billy Masterson California maybe bmast@cableone.net

Old 2010 e-mail to Doc: Bill Masterson: Doc great to hear from you. You sewed up my finger from the whale boat ops. I was on watch when the BRIT jet crashed 100 yards from us in Subic Bay. I was taking reading on the bridge with my bad hand. I called the falling jet and …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Dale Spitler Gig Harbor, WA dalespitler@comcast.net

E-mail to Doc April 9, 2011: Greetings from an old timer. Not sure how many of us are still around. I’m from the days of having to row to the Med. We have been shaving with the old girl for years. Served on her in the 52’s and the 53’s. Homeport now is Gig Harbor, Wa. Sweated down …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Ralph Hann West Salisbury, CT consultone1@comcast.net

E-mail originally sent to Doc on July 30, 2010: I am so glad it worked out for you. This is something I forgot about (Doc: 1944 ship’s muster list will be added later). I have no idea how it survived from the day I left my barracks to go on board the Mazama to today. …continue reading!

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12/19/2013 Ralph Hann West Simsbury, CT consultone1@comcast.net

Old post July 2010: Doc forwarded below email to Ralph Hann who served on Maza in 1944, Ralph’s response dated July 7, 2010: Thank you for this interesting documentation by Quartermaster Walt Gladwin. I served in the wheelhouse as a Helmsman many many hours and was friendly with the Quartermasters but at this point in …continue reading!

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12/18/2013 Dennis R Bechler West Bend WI drbechler@hotmail.com

Served WesPac cruise in 69 and was aboard to Decommission . Got to choose next station, look out Morroco! Good learning and growing up time. Made good friends.

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12/18/2013 David Rumpeltin Ramsey NJ n2utg@aol.com

I was PC on the 1969 Westpac cruise. I came aboard Election day 1968 and left the Mazy 31 January 1970. I  had one hell of a good time with a great crew! Thank you all for the memories.

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12/17/2013 Norman Goodhue Weymouth MA bumpa816@comcast.net

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12/15/2013 Paul Palladeno Daphne, Alabama 1ragman1@att.net

Re-commissioning Plank Owner 1961. Served during the Cuban Blockade 1962 as BM3 in the 2nd Division. Left the Ship April 13, 1963. We formed the “Cuban Blockade Survivors Association” some years ago, and enjoy annual reunions with our C.B.S.A. shipmates. We wish Fair Winds and a Following Sea to all of our Mazama shipmates. Doc …continue reading!

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12/15/2013 Patrick "Pat" Piper Cleveland, Ohio ppiper2@att.net

I made the famous WestPac round the world cruise in 1966. I boarded USS MAZAMA in Davisville, RI in the winter of ’66 about a month prior departure for Tonkin Gulf. The best crew I had ever been with. Made lots of great friends, shined shoes, and loved the excitement of the voyage. As a …continue reading!

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12/14/2013 Al Bingham Avon, CT alfred_bingham@msn.com

Thank you for the great job on resurrecting the old web site, Doc. I served aboard the Mazama from 2/67 to 4/69 in the Supply Department as Disbursing Officer and later Supply Officer. I came aboard in Davisville, RI and experienced the Brewer Dry Dock Upgrades in Staten Island; the Gitmo Shakedown Training; the Convoy …continue reading!

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12/14/2013 William "Bill" Gohde BM3 Hoboken/Weehawken Gohde4U@aol.com

I came aboard in 1965, I met her in Earle, New Jersey..2nd Division, 1st Division, Captains gig, WestPac 1966, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Around-the-World, Shellback, Mazamite, and the Walrus…Thank you to Doc for a SUPER JOB, BRAVO ZULU. (NOTE: Billy is our Official Sergeant at Arms…thanks Billy, Doc)

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12/13/2013 DONALD CARLSON Rockland,Maine 04841 doncarl@midcoast.com

I was the ET on the MAZ from 1965 to December 1967. I came aboard in Mayport, Fla. I left the ship in Naples, Italy for my discharge after 4 years. I was part of the deployment from Davisville,R.I. to go to the rearming off the coast of Vietnam. We stopped in Panama City after Panama …continue reading!

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12/13/2013 Ralph Hann 860-658-6898 consultone1@comcast.net

Hi Doc: Glad to see that you have the Mazama website back up. What a great job. Hi to all our former shipmates. Can anyone tell me how many shipmates are still alive and well who were on board the morning we were Torpedoed in the Ulithi Atoll on January 12, 1945??? I would like …continue reading!

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12/14/2013 Bruce Jarvis Delray Beach, FL brjarvis@bellsouth.net

Nice work on this site. Much appreciated….Met the ship in Subic Bay in Sept of 65 (I think) ….. Good times in hindsite…

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12/13/2013 Eugene Frost 607-535-4655 frostyray@gmail.com

I was a SN crew member 1961 to 1963 Cuban Blocade.

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12/13/2013 Joe Ham Southfield JHAM01@PRODIGY.NET

USS MAZAMA….one of the greatest experiences of my life! Rough sailing at times but honored to have served my country aboard the MAZAMA (AE9). Great crew. Came aboard May 1965 at Davisville, Rhode Island….Went ashore May, 1967

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12/13/2013 Darrell Harper Tell City indiana ldkmharper@psci.net

WesPac Cruise 1969. Returned to States and went to Philadelpha for decomissioning.

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12/12/2013 Michael Clukey Bonita Springs, FL. mclukey@centurylink.net

Served on board from the re-commisioning in 1961 to January 1965. It was a great crew from the captain on down, some fun times in the Med in 1964. Still keep in touch with many of the crew from that era. I was in the 2nd division with boat’s Bednarz. You can e-mail me if you …continue reading!

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12/12/2013 Ralph Hann West Simsbury, CT consultone1@comcast.net

I served aboard the Mazama 1944-45. Have vivid mermories of the day we were torpedoed, January 12, 1945. See the story on the HISTORY page. That day I lost my best friend Ed Marsh the only sailor to ever lose his life while serving on the Mazama during WWII. I would like to hear from …continue reading!

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12/12/2013 James Reed Indianapolis Indiana moonsher419@aol.com

Was on board from December 1962 to December 1966 – made 3rd class BT.  It was the best duty I ever had. She was a Grand Ole Lady and I was proud to have served on her.

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12/12/2013 John Donaldson La Jolla, CA jdonaldson@san.rr.com

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to all my shipmates who sailed with me on the Cuban blockade!

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12/12/2013 Bob Galler Windsor, Ct rsgaller@gmail.com

Served in the signal gang from 1961-1963.

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12/12/2013 Clarence (Clay) Freeman Pasadena, MD 21122 cfree11@verizon.net

Served aboard from 1961 to 1963 as SFP-2. Was ship’s master-at-arms.

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12/12/2013 Edward Mox Delphos, Ohio edwardmox@sbcglobal.net

I served on board the USS Mazama AE-9 October 1961 until March 1963, and during the Cuban Blockade.

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12/12/2013 Robert Hall Inman, S. C. hallbob@bellsouth.net

Came aboard the Mazama at Cuba Naval Base in April 1956. Aboard the Mediterranean Cruise in 1956. Left the Mazama in Orange, Tx. June 1957. I will always remember the experience.

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12/12/2013 David Anderson Cape Coral, Fl. 33904 anderson3756@aol.com

Glad to see site back up. Nice job Doc.

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12/12/2013 Rick (Frederick) Becker Cedar Falls, Iowa rickbtoo@yahoo.com

I served aboard Mazama in M Div from Oct 1965 to Aug 1967. I was part of the Great 1966 WestPac Cruise: Panama Canal, Suez Canal , Shellback, Round the World. A lifetime of memories and friends. I stayed in Navy Reserves until 1975. Now a retired Tool and Die Maker.

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12/12/2013 Robert Crandall Rochester NY aesa@frontier.com

I served from 1967-1969 and the USS Mazama AE – 9 in the 1st Deck Division. I came aboard the ship in Davisville RI on August 09 1967 after a tour of PBR in Vietnam. I am sending you the 1969 WesPac Cruise book to get back on the site.

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12/12/2013 Rick (Frederick) Becker Cedar Falls, Iowa rickbtoo@yahoo.com

I served aboard Mazama in M Div. from Oct 1965 to Aug 1967. I was part of the great crew for the 1966 Westpac Cruise, Round the World, Panama Canal, Suez Canal and a lifetime of memories and great friends ! I remained active Naval Reserve until 1975 . Now a retired Tool and Die Maker.

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12/12/2013 Darrell AKA "Hambone" Nelson Red Wing, MN vike40@gmail.com

Was on the Mazama from 1966 to 1967 made the west Pac cruise around the world through both canal and became a shellback. Many good memories of the ole girl..

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12/19/2013 Guy Crosby Jefferson County, LA cros26@bellsouth.net

E-mail originally sent to Doc August 26, 2010: Guy: Doing well, I lost everything when Katrina hit. I did not leave New Orleans but I had insurance. Still have my life. I am retired from the Navy as First Class Storekeeper and retired from the Jefferson Parish sheriff office as a Lt. I’m on SS and …continue reading!

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