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Hugh · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:25 pm Post subject:

Oh yeah, you've seen this one before. My last ship, USS DRUM (SSN 677) June 1985; Emergency Surface.

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LarryH · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject:

I was stationed on a Frigate, Amphib Helo Carrier, Destroyer, Cruiser and lastly another Amphib Helo Carrier. IT was always scary when out trying to find a Submarine (one of ours!) and then seeing a periscope pop up! Always wondered how many times I went in the water. ????
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Fish_Scientist · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject:

My pop served in the silent service for many years in the 1970s. During a family trip "out west" in 1988 we were on base at San Diego and one of his old boats (USS Barb SSN-596) was at the dock. He learned that it was soon to be decommissioned and was allowed to give his family a tour of the boat. That was a real treat to his (at that time) 13 and 14-year old boys!

He also served on (and was plank owner of) the USS L. Mendel Rivers SSN-686.

I have great respect for all of those who served, but especially those who have gone for months without seeing the sun.

Steven

Hugh · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:00 pm Post subject:

Mr. Rivers was a good friend of the United States Navy. A lot of us were proud that one of our submarines was named for him.

Sun? What's that?
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JOHNNY WACKO · Buckeye Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 1161

Had a friend who lost it on a 6 month under water trip.They kept him sedated for 4 months.he made it it but has had Seiko trouble and drug issues as well.
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