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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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: … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
I spoke with Fred's wife, and he loved his days aboard the Mazama...always talked about them. Fred was 68 when he passed. I understand some of you knew him quite well....Kenny Rayborn, Bobby Herein, Moon Shiner, and possibly Bill Masterson who also … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]