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Former Crewmen
This is a list of men and women who have served on the Adams. It is totally voluntary (I'll bet you never saw that in the Navy), your name won't appear here unless you put it here. Do keep in mind, however, that spammers can see your email address here, too. NEW - If you would like to try out the new DDG-2 Forum, use this link.
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(Return to Index) Rate/Rank: YN1 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: Rochester, NY E-mail address: tabballe@rochester.rr.com Comments: I was assigned to the Adams coming off two tours in Vietnam with the Seabees (MCB-121). I only spent a litle less than a year. Shortly after arriving aboard the ship went to Charleston, SC for upgrading, etc. for about six months. The short time I was aboard was a great experience for me. The best bunch of shipmates I ever had the pleasure being stationed with. I retired in Feb of 1979 as a YNC. Any former shipmate that may recall me, please feel free to e-mail me. Name: Glen Adcock Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Tallahassee, Florida E-mail address: sandstonelot5@comcast.net Comments: I have some very fond memories of being a member of the Adams Family, they mostly have to do with the NATO cruise and visiting all those great places. I hated that the last place I got to visit before I got out was Guantanamo Bay Cuba. When we arrived back at Mayport (it) was a happy day for me because I got out of the Navy. I fondly remember my days on board the Adams but I was ready to move on with my life. After 17 years with the Florida Highway Patrol I am now employed by the U.S. Marshals Svc as a Federal Court Security Officer. If anyone would like to E-Mail me I would love to hear from you. Name: Andy Alba Rate/Rank: MMFN Served on the Adams: March 1969 November 1970 Currently live in: Long Island N.Y. E-mail address: andrewjalba@yahoo.com Name: William R. Alderman Rate/Rank: SO1 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 Currently live in: Hampton, Florida E-mail address: shipalt@alltel.net Comments: Charles F Adams was one of the 3 destroyer types that I served in during my 20 years in the Navy. Each has it's own special place in my memories. Name: Al Alexander Rate/Rank: STG-3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: almkinfl@hotmail.com Comments: Adams was a good place to "grow up" AND see the world. Name: Jerry Allen Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Mobile, Alabama E-mail address: bamabellesrest@aol.com Comments: Just came across this site and it brought back so many memories. I recognize alot of the names that you guys mentioned. I`m still looking for Tommy "Hound Dog" Stephens. If you remember me, drop me a line. I would love to hear from you. Name: MMC John D Allen Sr Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: Mar 1966 1967 Nov 1968 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: FROGMAR13@AOL.COM Comments: Hi, shipmates Name: Ken Allen Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: kenneallen@hotmail.com Comments: One of the most exciting times of my life, I got to see many different places in the world. The Med,the MiddleEast, Africa, and who can forget all the hours in the Caribbean. I think often of my days on the Deuce. Name: Tim Allen Rate/Rank: BTFA-BT2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: tallen375@cfl.rr.com Comments: My career in the Navy put me on many ships but like good woman, you always remember fondly your first. There were many hard times in the pit, but the good times far outweighed the bad. I would love to see the Deuce on the loose again. Name: Alan L. Allman Rate/Rank: ETR2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Utah E-mail address: pappy0108@yahoo.com Name: Glen A Almas Rate/Rank: HM2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Nelg1946@comcast.net Name: Sheldone Almond Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Athens,GA E-mail address: Comments: Part of the decommissioning crew. Name: Bobbie R. Andrews Rate/Rank: None given Served on the Adams: Plank Owner 1963 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: boandy008@aol.com Name: Arnold A. Anger Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: July 1974 1975 October 1976 Currently live in: Meadville, PA. 16335 E-mail address: RBINHOOD0063@AOL.COM Comments: Looking for Ken Benson GMG 1st Class Wayne Wallace CPO GMG (Retired 1976)Tuthill GMGSN any other crew member - contact me!! Name: Mark Arnold Rate/Rank: MS3 Served on the Adams: July 1979 - 1980 1981 1982 - March 1983 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: thearnolds2001@att.net Comments: It would be so cool to hear form all my friends and shipmates again please drop me a e-mail if you like!! Name: Richard Arrison Rate/Rank: see comments Served on the Adams: Plank owner Currently live in: Died 1963 E-mail address: wattsup@tds.net Comments: Dick was my brother, unfortunately he died in an accident shortly after being discharged from he Navy. I believe he was a machinest mate first class. He served in Bath Maine during construction of the Ship and was aboard on the sea trials and maiden voyage to Europe. I still have photos of the Adams Name: Jose A. Aviles Rate/Rank: EN3 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: avilesja@nswccd.navy.mil Comments: The Charlie Deuce was my dream ship, I made a lot of friends and made a lot of good port visits that I will share with my friends. I stop by and see this ship every day where I am currently stationed at, just wanna holla at a few friends, MM1 Lang, Hambrick, Red Rides, Frenchy, MM1 Epps, take care guys. Don't forget me guys, I retire 31 Aug 2002 20 long years, Jojo holla. Name: Scott Ayala Rate/Rank: Fireman Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Olympia, Washington E-mail address: scottayala@aol.com Comments: Looking up the old days and saw this site! Wanted to say Hi to my old shipmates! (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: California E-mail address: tootncomen@aol.com Comments: I remember two med cruises, Norway, Germany. Hard to remember being that young Name: Joseph J Bailey "JJ" Rate/Rank: HTFM Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Connecticut E-mail address: bails_n_j@yahoo.com Comments: Many years have passed, still I think back to the great times that I had on board the Adams. My shipmates, the food! Mideast deployment, pulling out of Djibouti at 0200, Egyptian DD's Yom Kipper war. Phoenix beer (the best) Shellback card, (sore backside and knees) Camel riding. I still keep in touch with a follow snipe from Mississippi (Smitty) he's doing well. To all my fellow shipmates those times were the best. I hope to hear from you. Name: Mark Baines Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Plymouth, Michigan E-mail address: mbaines13@gmail.com Comments: Remember being on "ZULU" station off the coast of Iran when the American hostages were released. I tell everyone that the Iranians heard that the Charles F. Adams was near and Mark Baines was in Combat room! Name: Ron Baird Rate/Rank: HT2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: CO E-mail address: rbairdx2@wmconnect.com Comments: Some good times, some bad, but we all remember don't we. Name: John "David" Baker Rate/Rank: BM-2 (SW) Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: thebakers@comporium.net Comments: Hello, everyone and If anyone remember's me e-mail me. I enjoyed my tour on the Duece and miss all the people. I'll never forget the good times and places I went to on the Adams Name: Robert ( Ricky B) Baldwin Rate/Rank: GMT3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Naples, Florida E-mail address: rkbaldwin@hotmail.com Comments: Great times with some great guys. Haze gray and underway. Name: Jeff Barba Rate/Rank: JO2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: VA E-mail address: jbarba@exis.net Comments: It's been a lovely cruise...... Name: Mike Barlow Rate/Rank: QM1(SW)/QMC(SW) Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: mtb1@cox.net Comments: Great ship and shipmates Name: Charles R Barnett Rate/Rank: MM1 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: bbar1672@aol.com Comments: I, like some of the others, remember problems with our missles. We had them go in the water and come back at the ship, we had one go between the stacks. One time when we were loading them on board, one fell off the rail and put the whole base on alert. If I remember right, they usually hit what they fired at. While on board Adams, I served with some of the best engineers of my career. We had some great times to look back on. After leaving the Adams, I went on to serve on two other ships and two tours of shore duty before retiring in 1980 as MMCM. Looking forward to hearing from some of the crew. Name: Warren Bartlett Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: warrenbartlett@hotmail.com Comments: The "Chuckie" was a long time ago. Name: Larry E. Bassett Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Ft Morgan, Alabama E-mail address: lbassett@pac-service.com Comments: Late May 1968, sea bag packed, last night on ship. Was headed to home for the last time. Woke up around 06:30 with ship rocking we were at sea hunting the Scorpion. My last week on the Charlie Deuce was spent as a civie. No watches, nothing to do but enjoy the worst storm off Hatteras i had ever seen. I slipped up to the bridge during the storm only to have the Captain run me off. Either he did not know i was a civilian or did not care. Name: James A. Baysingar Rate/Rank: GM Served on the Adams: Mar 1984 - Dec 1985 Currently live in: Atoka, TN E-mail address: jabaysingar@yahoo.com Comments: Deployed in 1984 to Persian Gulf. Name: Steve Bearden Rate/Rank: EWSN-EW2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: spatrol2001@yahoo.com Comments: I still look at the Adams with pride. We learned to recognize many things by their profiles, and the Adams had the profile of a true fighting ship, unlike many of the more modern ship. I'd like to say thanks to all the ship's crew. The Charles F. Adams was a great place to grow up. I'll have to agree that we don't always realize the true value of our friendships until we loose track of the friend. I hope to hear from many of my old friends. What happened to Captain Branco? Steve Name: Ken Beasley Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: kbeasleyiii@satx.rr.com Comments: Serving on the Adams was an unforgettable experience. CO's were Roy Hoffman and John Jones. After I left the Adams I served on the Long Beach and the Saratoga. Name: Howard (Butch) Beatty Rate/Rank: EM-3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Meadowlands, Pennsylvania E-mail address: butchbeatty@hotmail.com Name: Bobby J Beauchamp Rate/Rank: SM3 Served on the Adams: Dec 1980 1981 Oct 1982 Currently live in: Burleson, TX E-mail address: bob.b8961@gmail.com Comments: I was lowered onto the fantail of the Adams on Christmas day 1980. After a very long transit to the Indian Ocean to catch her. We even ended up getting extended on that cruise. I remember being taken to the bridge to meet Capt. Joe McCarthy. There he was sitting in his boxers and tee-shirt, smoking a cigar. Wow what a first day!!! Name: John Beckham Rate/Rank: RM1/IT1/E-6 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Jacksonville E-mail address: J_beckham@bellsouth.net Comments: I served on this ship it was rough and as hard as any kid would imagine. Name: Russell Beem Rate/Rank: MT3 Served on the Adams: 1963 Currently live in: Grants Pass, Oregon E-mail address: None given Name: Doug Belcher Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: dshootr@cs.com Comments: The Adams was the only ship I ever served on and for that I am gratful. There were only good times for me there and a lot of growing up. I remember great friends like Dean Baker, and Mark "wheels" Fearing. I recall hearing "On the road again,...and again,...." during the Indian ocean cruise. And free beer from the US Navy. In all, a great way to grow-up. To the ship and crew of the Charles F. Adams, best wishes and stay safe. Name: Mark Bell Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 Currently live in: Sudbury, MA E-mail address: bellma@ieee.org Comments: My first ship. What an experience for a young 18 y.o. I really wasn't expecting to get dropped out of a helo onto the fantail in the Persian gulf for my arrival! I felt like a VIP, yeah right, then STG2 Kaarstad led me to my rack in the middle of the AS division lounge that I had to trice up when not sleeping on it. I must say it was a life learning experience living and working with all my crew members back then. Name: Frank E. Bellais Jr. Rate/Rank: MMC Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: D'Iberville Ms. E-mail address: frankbellais@msn.com Comments: Just looking for fellow shipmates from 77 to 79 Name: Russell G. (Buff) Bellile Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: WI E-mail address: bupa@newnorth.net Name: Gary Belter Rate/Rank: FTG2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Rockford, IL E-mail address: gary@beltermachinery.com Comments: Proudly served on the Deuce with the crew in Gunplot below the messdecks where we kept the 5" guns on target (always). Revisited the ship at Mayport, FL with the family in 1982 as she was just returning to port. I remember the 1969 Med cruise, 6 months in the Charleston Ship Yard, GITMO Cuba shakedown cruise, Bermuda, the 1972 NATO cruise and dozens of ports along the way. I was on duty as the forward lookout and was the first to spot the Greek freighter that collided with our nest of ships/subs at Naples, Italy. I am probably the only crewmember that actually sounded the collision alarm before a real collision. Oh, the places we've been and the sights we've seen .. Yeah, those were great years. Name: John D. Bender Rate/Rank: OSSR Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Fl E-mail address: jjinder2@comcast.net Comments: Was Googling the Adams and saw this site Hey to all my Brothers!! Jimmy Griffin, FX, to funny to read his memories loved my life and the experiences we had then to Frances lmfao busting on FX love this!! If you see my post say hello its been to long since our last beer.....I left you all to soon breaking my neck but hey things happen for a reason I met woman of my dreams in hospital been married 30 years and got to kids...Scott Lewis very sorry to here about Rob he was a cool old laid back guy that helped a bunch of us angry young men who were trying to find their way...Well ....... email me lets get a drink..... Name: Paul Beneke Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: 1971 - 1972 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: beneke@locallink.net Comments: I enjoyed serving on the CFA. Greatest ship in the Navy! Would love to hear from some of my old shipmates. Name: Stephen Bennett Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: seawpolf340453@yahoo.com Comments: Hi there snipes, how is it going, remember bunberry Aus. The I.O. cruise, in 80. Flight quarters was real fun ........NOT LOL Name: Kenneth Benson Rate/Rank: GMG1 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Fl E-mail address: kennethbenson@bellsouth.net Comments: Looking for Wayne Wallace GMGC Name: Timothy Benway Rate/Rank: SMSN Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Phoenix, AZ E-mail address: tnb1661@yahoo.com Comments: I'm very grateful for this site. To find a site that has so many shipmates listed is great. My 1st contact was Scott Lewis 4-1-06. It was great to share old times. We covered such a small portion of our lives. Seeing how we are in the sams area we will have some catching up to do. Some of the other shipmates need to update your e-mail address. Tried to get in touch with some of you. But your e-mail isn't working.I started out as deck ape and became signalmen after about 9 months. We had some of the best Liberty, while alot of you guys were still working We were out hitting the beach. I to remember the hurricane. I spent some time behind the helm going through it. The course was 094. I will never forget that. With the waves smashing down on us I wondered if we where going to make it. We did, and if everyone remembers the deuce came out of it the best. When we got to Rota our ship suffered the less damage. We were by far the best destroyer in the Med. When I was on the Adams We recieved 3 battle E. Some really great gunners. If I had to go to war the Adams is the ship I would have wanted to be on. The whole crew was the best. Some of us had our difference, but when it came down to it WE WHERE THE BEST TEAM a ship could ever have. For all you snipes, you guys really have stayed in touch. My hats off to you all. Without your hard work down in them hell holes at temps out of this world, and to still do your jobs. Well done to you all. Great to see the signal gang on here to. I'll be in touch. Anyone is welcomed to write. My address is current, and my main e-mail tnb1661@yahoo.com. I want to say hello to everyone. Hope to hear from some of you guys. God Bless us all. Timothy Benway. Name: Donnie Berthiamue Rate/Rank: EM1/EM2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Spencer, MA. E-mail address: DBERTHIAUME177@HOTMAIL.COM Name: Brad Billingsley Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Orlando, FL E-mail address: Bradbfla@aol.com Comments: Wow lots of old friends Greg Burns (still got the red hair?) Ken Hall(my partner in repair of the fire control system), Butch Miller (thanks for the use of your great supply of tools). And of course Mullins still in love after 25 years (and I remember why he fell in love funny story). Hope to here from some of you guys. Great fun and good people. ASW head the cleanist on the ship, life is great. Name: Joseph A. Bittof Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Jacksnville, FL. E-mail address: joebittof@att.net Comments: Name: Gary L. Blackwood Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: 1971 Thru 1972 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: glblackwood@bellsouth.net Comments: At last I got an E-Mail address. Just for the information Charles Lovell GMG1 lives about 20 miles from me. If anyone knows anything about Chief Otte please E-Mail me. Name: Walter D. Blair Rate/Rank: SK2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Lilburn, Georgia E-mail address: wdblair@comcast.net Name: Harvey H. Bloodsworth Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 l969 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: hansumharv@peoplepc.com Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served with me on the Charlie Deuce. Name: David Blount Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Fayettevills NC E-mail address: DeacanBluez@aol.com Name: Rick "Bones" Bonin Rate/Rank: QM3 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Rhode Island E-mail address: RI_Bones@msn.com Comments: I would look forward to hearing from anyone I served with while aboard the Adams. I have remained in contact with one other shipmate over the years, David Merriman, PMSN who lives in Il. Anyone wishing to contact him can do so by e-mailing me and I will provide his address and phone number. Mark Densmore QM3 also lives about an hour from me in Mystic Ct. Although I was his best man at his wedding some years ago, I have not been in contact with him in any years. For the Museum, I would like to place on loan my copy of the Charles F. Adams cruise book from the Mideast cruise we went on in or around the Fall of 1974. I would also like to place on loan to the Museum a patch from DESRON (Destroyer Squadron) 8 which is no longer in existance that the Adams was a part of. They later became a part of DESRON 14 when DESRON 8 was desolved. I look forward to hearing from any of you soon. I do have vivid memories of the Adams when aboad her and remember the names of many of those I served with. Rick Bonin (ex QM3) "Bones" Name: Michael Books Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: skoob30@hotmail.com Name: Grover H. Borum (Flex) Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1998 1989 1990 Currently live in: Orlando, Fla. E-mail address: borumham@yahoo.com Comments: Hope everyone is looking at what they're doing with the "Deuce". Would like to hear from some old, or not so old, shipmates. Had some good times and plan on heading up to Jax to see Her home. Just found this crew list and thanks J.R. for reminding me about Betty Lou. Name: Stephen J. Bost Rate/Rank: RD 3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Southern California E-mail address: ancwisdom@earthlink.net Comments: Things I remember: The 'incident' in Naples, the collision at sea, rescuing the downed crewman off the plane that crashed in the Med., wayward missiles, rough seas and the calm, beautiful caribbean, and meeting some really good people. After I got out in Dec. '71 in went back to college in Oklahoma where I got my BA. I then discovered Eastern philosophy and Yoga and then toured the world and lived in India for some time. I am a published author, have a website: desertmystics.org, married with three children living in southern California. I remember "Buff", he was leaving as I was coming on-board, also David Tenney, Nicki McClintok, etc., it would be great to hear from some of the guys who served up in CIC back then. What a wild and crazy time it was. Take care y'all. Name: Jim Bosworth Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Midland, Michigan E-mail address: JunkThis@chartermi.net Comments: Hated the Navy, loved the ocean. The Adams made that possible. Name: Richard E. Bourdeau Rate/Rank: MMFN Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 Currently live in: Eugene, Oregon E-mail address: storybook3694@yahoo.com Comments: I remember it all. Please contact me and let me know how you are. Name: Paul K Bowen Rate/Rank: QMSN Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Lagrande, Oregon E-mail address: wwwpkimob@yahoo.com Comments: Anybody know what happened to Guy Callentoni? Name: Skip Boxall Rate/Rank: LTJG/LT Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Fl E-mail address: seabox1@bellsouth.net Comments: I was in the process of relieving LTJG Tyler as MPA and then GQ Lane sent me to DCA school and then became the ADAMS DCA. I read all the comments from shipmates from my era which brings back some fond memories. Jack Kelly, Fred Marcel, and Paul Ecker in particular, I went on to be Weapons Officer on the Sampson (DDG-10) another great ship. Name: Brian Boyle Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Tampa, Florida E-mail address: brianboyle1@verizon.net Comments: Glad to see the Adams is still floating. Thanks to all of you who are working so hard to turn the Adams into a museum. Had a great time on the Chuckie Deuce back in the 80's. Made the Indian Ocean cruise in 81 and learned what Gonzo Station was. Had a blast in Bunberry Australia with the rest of my BT and MM friends. Also made a North Atlantic NATO cruise and a Caribbean cruise. Hope to see some of my old friends at the next reunion. Name: Keith N. Bradshaw Rate/Rank: ETRSA Served on the Adams: 1970 Currently live in: Utah E-mail address: toadnjoad@aol.com Comments: Reported aboard the Adams in May of 1970 directly out of "A" school as an E-2, ETRSA.....didn't even know what the "R" stood for. I spent about 3 months aboard, went for 1 short cruise of about 2 weeks, then I got transferred over to the "Silly Willie" DE-1059, also out of Mayport. I assume that the EMO had me transferred because he knew that I was trying to get brother duty on board the USS AULT DD698. Well, that never happened because the AULT got xferred to the reserve fleet and they didn't have a billet for an ETRSA..... So instead of three years at sea with the "Charlie Duce", I only got 3 months... Still it was nice to have served.... What a shock it was to go from such a decked out warship to one of those puny-looking DE's with only 1 gun!!!! It turned out ok, but that's a story for another day. Name: Randy Bradway Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 SEPT 1979 "The Best Years!" Currently live in: Lakeland, Florida Right in the middle E-mail address: gtozrule@tampabay.rr.com Comments: Well, it's been a while but here's some people I'm still in touch with and then I'll list some we're wondering where they are? And maybe this will encourage them to email! Thanks to this website I've got in touch with "Moon" Mullins (now a school assistant principle), got Ferge (Jack Ferguson) to get on here (Jack of all trades..master of?), still in touch with Bruce Loving (master welder/engineer) and Lee Retherford (building contractor) from the GM side of the house. Going to email Mat Tonges. Does anybody know where the following people are, maybe we can have a reunion??????? or at least email. GM's first: Dusty (Dusty) Roberts, "Rod" Rodriguez (one of the best people i ever met in the Navy) Chief "Bo" Bovasto, Dan "Grape Ape" Mcqinn (Huntsille?), Ron Dohr, Gary "Willie" Williams (reenlisted, I saw him in Charleston I think around 1982?) Hey Willie remember the boxing match? Well I got some pictures to post to jog your memory!, Little Roberts, Tanker (did you retire as a Master Chief?), GMMC Lingold (best master chief I ever knew, was on board as Weapons Dept in 79), lots of others.... Chief Huess, Fred, BB, Mike Breen, Lucas (remember Jaques Cousteau?), Dawson (FT type), Ben from Florida, my good friend Steve Walsh (lost touch hope all is ok) in St. Pete, Tasso (Lee is looking for you), Murray from Largo??? (lost touch) I know there are alot more I just can't remember right now.... sorry about that. Lots more space so I'll ramble on.... do you remember........ * The mooring line breaking at the back of the ship when somebody said: "Give er another turn, she'll be alright!" (sounded like a shotgun going off and Willie picked nylon splinters out of his leg for months) * The hydraulic rain forrest? * All the stantions breaking off the back of the boat by our mooring line? * The faulty After Steering alarm that went off as we were pulling in from a cruise? * Mahoney? (suddenly disappeared in thin air??????? I wonder why?) * Mike Corder? (probably owner of a multimillion dollar electronic surveylance business now) * Painting over those rust lines and salt spray before comming into port? * The big storms of 80/81 and Fred's wwwwwwwwwwave!!!! * Security briefings to stay out of the gut and heading right for it? * Getting to be the bouncer of a famous bar in Puerto Rico after beating all the locals on thier own tables? * Scoring hits on the Talos birds several times!(frigate said it couldn't be done!) that's why we got (2) battle E's!!!!!!!!! during that time.... * Security alerts? * Mail buoy watch? * All those good dive trips in Puerto Rico and the 13 lb. snapper I shot off the officers beach. The cook took it and made "gilli gilli". * After steering take control!!!!!! * Fantail cookout in the middle of the Russian ships? * Boxing on the nonskid in front of the missle launcher? (I finally got to kick Willie's but!) * The Harry Chapin concert? * Hang fire in the gunmount..... * Going through the baddest storms right through the middle on both deployments! We had great trip planners!, were they the Quartemasters? * The beautiful French beaches? Marseille and Toulon? * Ouzo? Never drank it and probably can't spell it either! There are a few things to remember.... lots of good times had by all........ only a few bad, most self inflicted. I've got some good pictures to post as soon as I figure out how to do it. I am now 45, retired, married, own a hobby shop business, independently wealthy (for what I need in life) drag race on occasion, and have a passion for 1967 Pontiac GTO's. We may try to do a reunion of some sort in Tennessee around beginning of June 2002 so if you want to drop in, drop a line. Anyway, email and share some sea stories... cya Randy Name: Jerome D. Bragdon Rate/Rank: FTM3/FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Maine E-mail address: jdbragdon@exploremaine.com Comments: The Adams was the only ship I served on in my 4 year hitch. My training was for Missile Plot, but spent some of the time working in the Radar Room. Was on board for many rum runs to the Caribbean and the Blockade. Still have many slides of the FT Gang from 62-64. Name: Al Braig (plank owner) Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 Currently live in: High Ridge, Missouri E-mail address:albraig@hotmail.com Comments: From the Fleet Training Center in Newport till the time I left the ship it was quite an experience. One the I still reflect back on till this day.I know crazy things happen on all ships, but with the zany crew we had outrageous activities were part of the daily routine. I remember Frank White asking the supply officer if we could have a bicycle so we wouldn't have to walk to far. We struck a deal with a yard bird and when we tried to bring the bike on board the O.D. said no, because it was bright yellow. We got some gry paint and a decal of the ships patch for the front fender. The first time the captain saw the bike was during an inspection of one of our storerooms and all he said was "I like the decal it adds class to it" Some of the other antics were when the rest of the crew was eatin something like meat flovored noodles, a select group of us would be cooking stakes on hot plates in the after steering room. I rember lending out the use of the store rooms for weekend card games some of which did last all weekend. I hope to get to an ADAMS reunion some day just to talk to a few who served after me, I left behind a couple of bottles of crown royal under the deck plates in one of the store rooms, but could not get to them when it was time to leave the ship. Hope you enjoyed them who ever you are. Name: Tim Brandle Rate/Rank: E-3 BM Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: t.brandle@yahoo.com Name: Rick Bratke Rate/Rank: FC1(SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Sterling Heights, Michigan E-mail address: rickbratke@ameritech.net Name: Charles Brecker (Plank Owner) Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: New Port Richey, Florida E-mail address: Charlesbrecker@aol.com Comments: I was 4 months in Bath, Maine and took DDG2 to Boston for commissioning. The Adams was a treat to be on since I was on a 2nd world war destroyer (USS Robinson 562) before the Adams. Great ship great crew from the Captain to the mess cook. Name: Terry K. (Hausman) Briggs Rate/Rank: MM3[SW] Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Pa. E-mail address: terr@epix.net Comments: Worked in #1 main engine room / thottleman. Name: Mike Britt Rate/Rank: PC3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: brittmike@msn Comments: I made some great friends and enjoyed ever minute I was on the Charlie 2 Name: Steven "Randy" Britton Rate/Rank: ENS Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: New Hampshire E-mail address: rbritton@cyberportal.net Comments: The "Chucky Deuce" was my first ship, and a great place to start - for the short time I was there before she was decom'd. I have fond memories of the ship and crew, who got me my first sea legs and gave a wet-behind-the-ears Ensign the confidence to take charge and succeed. I went from decom on CFA to precom and plankowner on USS Scout (MCM 8), another great ship, before switching to PAO. I'm now a CDR (sel) in the Reserves. Glad to see that the good ship may well live on in perpetuity! Hope to hear from some old shipmates!! Name: Henry H. Brooks Rate/Rank: SM2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Jacksonville FL. E-mail address: Bigjim.brooks@comcast.net Comments: The Adams was a great start for a young pup. A good group of shipmates. Fare winds to all. Name: Alan K Brown Rate/Rank: TM3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Warner Robins, GA 31088 E-mail address: abrown@mail.maconstate.edu Comments: I would like to hear from the ASW division plus other crew members who served aboard the Adams during this time. In the Navy, on board the Adams was the best memory of my life. Name: Henry J. Brown Rate/Rank: Machinist Mate Third Class Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Jacksonville Florida E-mail address: avatarbrown@msn.com Comments: Hey guys nobody mentioned Halifax Name: Joseph V Brown Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Twinsburg, Ohio E-mail address: JMLBREAD@Adelphia.net Name: Lawrence K. Brown ETC USNret Rate/Rank: ETC Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: heylarry@cox.net Comments: She's was a good ship with a great crew. Always remember, Sailors belong on ships, and ships belong at sea: Where everyday is a "Holiday", and every meal a "Feast". Name: Michael "Trezman" Brown Rate/Rank: MS2 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: michael.brown@sheriff.co.brevard.fl.us Comments: How do want your eggs do-do heads? Some of you guys would order 6 overeasy. I was a skinny little black guy with the big mouth. A lot has changed since then, but I will always look back on my time on the duece with fondness. I ended up in jail. As a matter of fact I've been in jail for 20 years. I run the place as a Sheriff's Commander. Would love to hear from you guys that remember me. Name: Steven Brown Rate/Rank: STG3 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: sylphoneguy@yahoo.com Comments: ...so we're going through all the spaces getting ready to pull into GTMO the next day. STG1 Jones hands me a can of paint thinner mixed with powder blue paint and asks me to get rid of it. Trying to accomplish everything at once, I open the midships door on the port side and dumped the can over the side. Needless to say, at 16 knots, not a drop of paint hit the water. But it did cover the entire port side of the ship. Ah, youth. Name: Terry D. Brown Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: terryd1942@aol.com Name: Timothy D. Brown Rate/Rank: SMSN Served on the Adams: late 1974 - 1975 1976 1977 - early 1978 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: fossilfan_47401@yahoo.com Comments: I never thought I'd miss my time on the ol' Deuce, but I do. While I was aboard her we went through Dry-dock in Philly('75), Gitmo training in Cuba, numerous trips to the Carribean, and a Med Cruise. In particular, I remember going to Romania; one of only a few US warships to visit the Black Sea during the "Cold War". I recently discovered that our XO, P. T. Deutermann, is now an extremely successful Author. Ron Harrison and Glen Davis live in the Philadelphia area. Rick Rucker (our corpsman), I'm sad to say, recently passed away. I've lost touch with just about everyone else I knew from that time. If anyone who remembers me and those strange days from the mid-70s, please feel free to contact me! Name: Cdr. Ron Brunson (ret) Rate/Rank: Ens - LTjg (OI Div Off) Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Waldorf, Md E-mail address: rbrunson@ncis.navy.mil Comments: I must admit that I still tell sea stories about my time aboard Adams. Though I don't always remember the names of the people, the stories get better with each tellin'. Chief King and OS1 Morrow were my mentors in those early days. I had a great division who pulled port/starboard watches and played hard on liberty. My hat's off to all of you who served on the "Charlie Duce"!! Name: Bantu K. Bryant Rate/Rank: Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: bkbryant@bellsouth.net Name: Patrick Bryant Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: none given Name: John Hartwell Bucklin (Plankowner) Rate/Rank: STCM Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Spudma@aol.com Comments: I served in the great CFA from 17 June l960 to 31 March l965. Now having fun as a Park Ranger in St. Petersburg, FL. Not a day goes by that I don't fondly remember what adventures we had helping to win the Cold War. See you guys in Geechyville in October. Thanks to you who put together this Web site. Name: Christian T. Burke Rate/Rank: BT3/BT2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: CBurke1297@aol.com Comments: The Charles F. Adams was first and finest ship I ever sailed on. The crew was by far the best in the world. I salute each and every man who sailed her. Especially to all of "Those who sailed below" Chappy where are you? I steamed in the forward fireroom. To chat with any and all members is welcome. Just Email me sometime....... Name: T.R. Burke Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: trburke@cox.net Comments: Good times were had by all (most of the time)! Name: James Burkhalter Rate/Rank: Machinist Mate / E2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Middletown Ohio E-mail address: j.lburk@yahoo.com Name: Charles Burkhardt Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Penna. E-mail address: chanobee@csonline.net Name: Roger L. Burkhart Rate/Rank: Ensign - Ltjg Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: VA E-mail address: Rburkhart@reimersinc.com Comments: My tour aboard the Charles F. Adams provided me with the opportunity to work with a great group of men. It had a significant impact on my life. The Mideast Cruise of 1973 was stark, but interesting. The North Atlantic cruise of late 1974 was cold (I was 1st Lt at the time). Philadelpia shipyard in 1975 provided a lot of time ashore. Gitmo in the Spring of 1976 was a real challange (I was DCA then). Name: Gregory Burnes Rate/Rank: STG-2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Olympia, Washington E-mail address: burnesg@co.thurston.wa.us Comments: I just want to say that I am proud to have served on the Adams. The crew was great and we got to have some great port calls (Carribean and NATO cruise)... The A.S. division was the best! Name: Gordon Burns Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 Currently live in: Dallas, TX E-mail address: gsburns22@yahoo.com Name: Harold (Dean) Burton Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: hburton@woh.rr.com Comments: I'll never forget when the steam line blew out in the early 1970's. Name: H.P. "Butch" Butler Rate/Rank: BM2 Served on the Adams: 1968 - 1969 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Comments: I checked aboard in November of 1968 and was, of course, assigned to the Deck Dept. I remember many of my shipmates from that era. I retired from Sigonella,Sicily in 1986 as a BMC and now live in the Charleston, SC area. Would love to hear from any of you who sailed with me. Name: Jim Butler (Butt) Rate/Rank: FTG2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: California E-mail address: Comments: What wonderful memories this site brings back--of the ship (we didn't call her the Charlie Deuce!) and the men. Please write if we served together, or if you know the whereabouts of any of the FT gang from the latter half of the '60's. Thanks! Name: Bill Byrd Rate/Rank: YN3 Served on the Adams: August 1964 1965 August 1966 Currently live in: Chattanooga, TN E-mail address: bbrrt@comcast.net Comments: I came aboard with FN stripes (from the reserve unit). They appropriately placed me in the fire room. But a yeoman was about to get out so they started looking in service records to see if anyone could type. My lucky day. Ended up in the ship's office for the duration. Name: Ralph L. Byrd, Jr. Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Byrdtruth@aol.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: SNFT/E3 Served on the Adams: Aug 1960 - Sept 1961 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Comments: Plank owner Name: Richard (Todd) Calloway Rate/Rank: STG-3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: toddcalloway@yahoo.com Name: Randy Camp Rate/Rank: BTFN-BT2 Served on the Adams: August, 1972 1973 1974 1975 February, 1976 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: bmcamp@charter.net Comments: Was oil king and worked in both firerooms . Retired from the Navy reserve 10 years ago . Would like to hear from any old shipmates. Name: Kevin T. Campbell Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 8/ 1966 1967 1968 6/ 1969 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: kevin_campbell3205@yahoo.com Comments: I would like to know if there are others ET's from the 60's registered Name: Randal S. Campbell Rate/Rank: MM1(SW) MMC(SW) Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Huntsville Alabama E-mail address: fivecampbells@knology.net Comments: The DOG-2 was the best DDG on the waterfront, and I can vouch for that cause I was on ONE more before I retired. Best bunch of Snipes ever to go "IN THE HOLE". THANKS to all the A.E.R. HEROES, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, AND I MISS EACH ONE OF YOU. Mr. D, how come you remember 33 1/3 ? Our E.O.T. said 34, Guess Main was dragging us again. CFA was the true highlight for my navy days, glad its over,wouldn't do it again, BUT LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT! Name: Dan Cancelmi Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1/2 Currently live in: Rochester, NY E-mail address: Comments: Today is 09/14/01 and my wife and went out to our front steps with lighted candles at 7:00 PM this evening to show support for America. We where joined by several neighbors and one of them had USS Charles F. Adams DDG2 baseball cap on, (small world we live in). I have lived next door to Paul Agustine (served aboard around 1970) for 16 years not knowing we had this in common. He told me about this great web page. My tour on the "The Jolly Charlie" may have been the greatest adventure in my young life. "Join the Navy and see the world", Gitmo, San Juan. Virgin Islands, Med, Northern Europe and Charleston, Panama, Florida, New York and Newport. While in the Med. I was able to get a short leave and visit my Grandmother who lived about 70 miles north of Rome. I was taken there by a cousin whom I had never met before by train and bus, it was the one and only time I saw my Father's mother. As I have scrolled through this great list of names it brought back many great memories plus some sadness to see that some of us have passed on. I remember very well that man overboard call and trying to refuel in the North Atlantic in very heavy seas. My best to all, drop a line when you have a chance and May God Bless America. Name: Steve Cannon Rate/Rank: HT2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: Comments: I met some realy good people on the Adams. Name: Terry Carlile Rate/Rank: JO3 Served on the Adams: 1980 1982 1981 Currently live in: Fort Worth, TX E-mail address: terrycarlile@yahoo.com Comments: From the shipyard to Gitmo to the Persian Gulf...what a ride for a 19 year old. Listened to "Journey" the first time out to sea. Remember the first sea trial in 1980 and we had to come back pierside...a shipyard worker left a rag in the steering housing on the bridge. And the tragic desert duck pick up at nite for a fallen ICman. Name: Bill Carnright Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Plank Owner Currently live in: Vermont E-mail address: bikerbee@madriver.com Comments: What a great ship, great crew and great memories from precom barracks in Newport and all of the cruises to my discharge in Charleston in the spring of '62. My plank owner certificate has a place of honor on the wall of our home in Waitsfield, Vt. Wish I could have made the reunions and hope there will be another. Plase E-mail me. I'd love to hear from you. Name: George Carroll Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: rollcar425@aol.com Name: Edward Casler Rate/Rank: F/A- MM3 Served on the Adams: 15 Nov 1971 - 1972 1973 1974 - 25 Aug 1975 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: ed.casler@ngc.com Comments: I worked in A-Division and Stood my underway watches in Main Control as MMOW. I also served on board DDG-16 from 30 June 79 - 31 May 81. I completed my Career in 91 and retired as a SCPO, I still have a lot of good memories of steaming the DDG's. Name: Sid Cavey Rate/Rank: PN3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: San Diego, California E-mail address: scavey@cox.net Comments: I remember my tour with the "Deuce" fondly. Saw Rome, Athens, Barcelona, Palma Mallorca, Malta and Naples while on '69 Med Cruise. Turned 25 in Brindisi, Italy. I served with a great crew and would love to hear from them. I was Jim Kennamer's best man and would love to re-connect. Name: James H. Caylor Rate/Rank: GM2 went off GMM1 Served on the Adams: 11 1960 - 04 1962 Currently live in: Richland, Washington E-mail address: Comments: Helluva learning experience and met lots of nice people. We had a good "liberty machine" going. They got liberty and we got the work to get the equipment back on line. Retired after 25 years as 04/1976 as GMCS off the CLGN-37, USS South Carolina - and have not looked for water since except with a fishing pole in hand. Name: Alan Caynor Rate/Rank: FC3 / FC2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: Czar@worldnet.att.net Comments: Looking back on what was some of the best times of my life, going places some people only dream about. Hope all the guys that I knew are doing well for themselves. Name: Cris Challender Rate/Rank: EW3 Served on the Adams: 1983 - 1984 Currently live in: Chicago area E-mail address: Name: Alva Chapman (Aka chappy) Rate/Rank: BT3 Forward Fire Room Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Dayton, Ohio E-mail address: chappy751@yahoo.com Comments: Even though there were times I was scared during the I/O Cruise from 1980-81 I couldn't think there could be any better crew than the one I was with. When I look back at the captain and the crew at that time I would have steamed her till the final judgement. You guys were great!!! Chappy Name: Mark ("HAPPY CHAPPY") Chapman Rate/Rank: MMFN-MM3 Served on the Adams: BRAVO 4 / 1988 1989 DECOM Currently live in: GLENDALE, AZ E-mail address: metlof@cox.net Comments: I worked in bravo 4, It was an experience, Especially when we hit all the ports. And all the G.Q's, bravo fires,and everything else.. And hanging with Bopp, Chief Davis finding that shop with the wine in old gas pumps and then the M Div.fight. With "Boon". Name: Paul E. Chapman Rate/Rank: GMGSN-GMG2 Served on the Adams: Feb. 1969 1970 1971 1972 Nov. 1973 Currently live in: Morristown, Tennessee E-mail address: paul_chapman@charter.net or corvairjunkie@hotmail.com Comments: Served in two Divisions while on board, A/S Div. under GMGC Gunther and G Div. under GMGC Ottie. Got to meet a lot of interesting people and see a lot of the world aboard the Duce. Very rarely a dull moment, from getting washed overboard with STG2 McMinn in thr Med . Collision in Naples, all the Rimex's in the Caribbian and the NATO cruise and of coarse the Middle East tour Name: Tracey Chapman Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: Currently live in: Mt. Upton NY E-mail address: chappytolfid@yahoo.com Name: Mike Cherro Rate/Rank: SM1 Served on the Adams: December 1979 1980 October 1981 Currently live in: Corpus Christi, Texas E-mail address: mike@corpuschristiharley.com Name: Richard M. Chmielecki Rate/Rank: IC-1 (Plank Owner) Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Connecticut E-mail address: rmchmie@attglobal.net Comments: I remember the men overboard in the Med because a firehose broke loose on the forecastle in heavy seas and they sent an officer and 3 or 4 men to gather it up while we were steaming at 30 knots. The intention was not to slow down so that we could make a previously scheduled rendevous with another ship. Well we ended up fishing these guys out of the water but I thought the officer was LT.Muckow. (09/17/10 Correction) The officer involved in the man overboard was Lt. Carpenter, not Lt. Meukow. I wonder if Stephen Snowman remembers the tuna fish caper when a case of tuna fish mysteriously disappeared from a breakout he was making and ended up underneath the deck plates in the IC room. I remember Chief Healey. There was a great guy. He was involved with the 'Jimmy Fund' when we were in Boston and I think he retired to R.I. There was also an IC3 Richard Blair from Saulte Ste. Marie. Then there was the Cuban Missile Crisis and the North Atlantic Cruise and the Med Cruise and the Bi-Weekly trips to either Puerto Rico or to Mayport, Florida for plane guard duty for any number of carriers. We spent a lot of time at sea those first 4 years. Name: Milton V. Christy Rate/Rank: CS3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: NH & Florida E-mail address: greeknh2@yahoo.com Comments: Had a great time on the Adams. Made the Northern Europe Cruise, Cuba. I was on the original commissioning crew and a plankowner. Commander Monroe was the orignal commander and Chief James Healy was the Chief Commissaryman - anyone out there remember them? I remember in Charlestown S. Carolina the 'Green Lantern' and the 'Brown Derby'. Feel free to e-mail me. Name: Richard Cilento Rate/Rank: SH3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: s49goose@aol.com Name: Vince R Cipriano Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: August 1964 1965 August 1966 Currently live in: Myrtle Beach, S.C. E-mail address: F4PHANTOM64@YAHOO.COM Comments: I served on "The Dirty Deuce" through 3 Med cruises, 2 NATO cruises, initiated into Royal Order of the Blue Nose, steamed to Santo Domingo during Jarhead Invasion. Name: Mark D. Clift Rate/Rank: STG 3 Served on the Adams: Dec. 1982 1983 1984 Aug 1985 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: cty94259@centurytel.net Comments: A day does not go by where I do not remember my time on the old girl or the friends I've made. Who remembers the Boots and Saddle in Philly? Name: Donald Odell Cocke Rate/Rank: BM 2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Big Island, VA E-mail address: OCCGP4@AOL.COM Comments: I made two Mediteranian Cruises, a North Atlantic Cruise as part of a NATO Fleet. During the NATO tour she was a going ship. I also made several trips to Puerto Rico on the CFA. I was the coxswain of the Captain & Commordores gig boat. I had many, many good times there. Name: Howard Cockrell Rate/Rank: MM1 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Memphis, TN E-mail address: howardandjeanetta@comcast.net Name: Guy "Guido" Colantuoni Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: March 1981 1982 1983 1984 April 1985 E-mail address: guycola@optonline.net Comments: I served on the "Charlie Deuce" from IO cruise to IO cruise and everything between, including a stint in the yards, GITMO (came out with a couple of "E's" on the stacks) a NATO cruise (best cruise ever ), A few trips to the islands south of Florida, I served (Bravo 4 & Oil shack) with the best! Name: Dave Condello Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: davacon@excite.com Comments: I picked up the ship in Naples during the 72 Med cruise and was onboard until August of 74 when I was discharged. Even though I hated being in the Navy, and would count the days I had left at every muster, looking at this web site brings back alot of memmories. The places the ship visited, Lisbon, Scotland, London, San Juan, St Croix, New York, Recife Brazil, the Roof Top Lounge in Massawa Ethiopia to name a few, the experiences I had and the friends I made during my time aboard the Adams was well worth it. Name: Brian J. Conley Rate/Rank: RM2(SW) Served on the Adams: Jan 1989 Jul 1990 Currently live in: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 E-mail address: conleybj68@gmail.com Name: Golden F Connell Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Tallahassee Fla E-mail address: connellag@yahoo.com Comments: Salute to, Good times , good friends , good beer, E-MAIL Name: Ronald W. Connelly Rate/Rank: SOG3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Plankowner Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: Rocone8ret@aol.com Comments: Jolly Cholly was the Taj Mahal of the fleet from the day I boarded her in Charlestown, Massachusetts. There are too many good times, good people, and unforgettable memories to mention. I'd be more than happy to hear from any and all plankowners. The memory of this great "sea-going greyhound" will never be forgotten. Hope to see her in Bay City.....and soon! A&F Division forever! Name: Randy Conwell Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: rgg3upnorth@centurytel.net Comments: A remarkable life growing experience, while serving my country. The work was difficult at times and the hours tedious. But the experience of collectively working and living on the Charlie Deuce, along with the true camaraderie within our engineering division, created memories which have lasted a lifetime. I hope to see her in port as a museum some day. I'll certainly make the trip south to Jacksonville. An opportunity to ignite those old memories, and salute all those I had served with one final time, would be wonderful and humbling. Name: Dave Cook Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: August 1979 - June 1980 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: Comments: I joined the Adams in the Philly Ship Yard 1979 and got out after Gitmo 1980. Saw her in the Philly Ship Yard in 1998. Looking real bad. Needed a paint job and had the 39A sitting on the fantail. Hi to Jim Downs GMG1 whom I served with on the Gus Boat too. I still remember the Carrot Cake! Dave Cook FTM3 Name: Joe E. Cooner Sr (RMC Ret) Rate/Rank: RM1 Served on the Adams: Dec 1972 1973 Oct 1974 Currently live in: Corning, NY E-mail address: coonnected@stny.rr.com Comments: Was the leading Radioman on the North Atlantic and Middle East Cruises. I see a lot of names in this site that I knew while serving on the Adams, including guys that worked for me, like Rick Holt (Reverend??) and Kenneth Lee, both good Radiomen. Remember the communications competitions? Lots of good memories. Seems everyone remembers the Mideast cruise of 1973 Yom Kippur war. We had to get underway from Djibouti in the middle of the night to escort the SS Lasalle to Saudi Arabia. Retired Dec. 1979 while on CCDG-12 in Mayport. Contact me if you remember me. Does anyone know anthing of SM1 John Connelly. I still have his shoe brush. Name: John Costa Rate/Rank: Fireman Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: California E-mail address: Comments: I was a fireman in Bravo 2 worked with a great bunch of guys some I really would like to get in contact with like Ruiz, Jones, Glades, Alfred Annas, Dale Breeding, BT1 Hunt, Hiser,Phelps,Butler, Senior chief, and both JR'S "BT1 and IC2" also including those bilge rats from "bravo 1" and everyone else I've forgotten some many more people to list. If I never hear from any of you that's OK because I will never forget any of you guys. I never would have thought I would miss the time spent in the USN but those were some of the best times of my life thanks for the good and bad memories. Name: Marty Coughlin Rate/Rank: DK3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: mcoughlin@murphy-stl.com Name: Darrin Coulson Rate/Rank: 0S2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Pittsburgh PA E-mail address: dtcoulson@mac.com Comments: Loved those years on the Duece! I used to see her as I crossed the bridge in Philly when on the road. I've had a great career since leaving the Navy, but still remember all the Fun on the Chuckie-Duece! Name: Harold Craft Rate/Rank: SN - BM3 Served on the Adams: Late 1968 1969 1970 August 1971 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: Comments: Great memories. Would love to see my old Shipmates again. I have contacted a couple of the guys and the rekindled friendships have been great. Any of the shipmates that remember the highline accident that injured my ankles please email me. Also any one that attended my wedding July 10, 1971 get in touch. Thanks for the memories and friendships. Name: Chris Crane Rate/Rank: ET1 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: flachris@bellsouth.net Comments: My time on the Adams provided me with many memories. Most of the ones I remember are of the good times spent with my fellow crew members. The Persian Gulf was forgetable but the North Atlantic was a ball. Name: Michael J Cross Rate/Rank: ET3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Austin, Texas E-mail address: mcross214@gmail.com Comments: Hit me up on email if you remember the cookie incident. ;} Name: Robert Cruce Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1996 1987 1988 Currently live in: High Springs, Florida E-mail address: b.cruce@yahoo.com Comments: I work in number 2 Boiler plant. Name: Mark Cruzen (Cruzer) Rate/Rank: GMG2 (SW) Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990-Decom Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: mkcruzen@aol.com Comments: Wow! The Duece still lives today through all of our memories. The good and the bad. We made the best of it though. I'm proud to be one of many who served on #2. I think back and wonder what some of the guys are doing now - Grabby, Michael P. Stanley, Samya, cowboy, Bill Thorpe and Dennis Marsh and everyone else I can't seem to remember? Hope everyone is living a great life. Name: Kevin Cullens (Cowboy to some) Rate/Rank: STBG,GMG2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Arizona E-mail address: kevin_cullens@msn.com Name: Melvin Dwayne Cunningham Rate/Rank: BT 2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 Currently live in: South Dakota E-mail address: None Given Name: Rick Cusmano Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Alexandria, VA E-mail address: rcusmano@earthlink.net Comments: Had some great memories on her! I retired after 22 years and now working for the Office of Naval Intelligence. Name: Gerald K Czerwinski Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Sturtevant WI E-mail address: husk10@wi.rr.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: FTG2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 Currently live in: Jeffersonville, IN E-mail address: jdaniel1127@comcast.net Name: Doug David Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Barnes, Texas E-mail address: jddcat@aol.com Comments: 6/27/10 - just found this site. Would love to hear from Stine, Sidney, Worcester Name: Glenn B. Davis Rate/Rank: EW2 Served on the Adams: October 1975 1976 1977 March 1978 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: gdavis@apexpkg.com Comments: I often see the Charlie Deuce sitting idle in the Philly shipyard as I drive by on I-95. I've asked permission to go aboard, however my requests have been denied. I'd love to see it become a museum. Name: James Davis Rate/Rank: ET3 Served on the Adams: 1989 - 1990 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: Comments: I was a part of the decommissioning crew. Proud to have served onboard. Name: Mike Davis Rate/Rank: MMC Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Name: Robert C. Davis Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: Mags12@bright.net Comments: Came on board before 1st. northern Europe, med shakedown trip. Got off during Cuban blockade at Colon. Served with groat, Liss, Cancelmi, Demitro, Garren, Donaghy, Chmielecki, and Chief Warren in the IC room. Retired 1978. I crossed paths with many Adams sailors all over the world in 20 years. the statement about not burning your bridges held true as during the above period much needed help was received and given by our shipmates. Thank you, looking forword to a reunion some day in Bay City. Name: Lester Day Rate/Rank: MMCS Served on the Adams: NOV. 1974 1975 JUL. 1976 Currently live in: Danforth, Maine E-mail address: docjr1@pwless.net Comments: The Adams was the last ship I served on and have found memories of my time on her, especilly the ship yard overhaul in Philly. We had a great engineering Dept. Name: Paul R. Deal Jr. Rate/Rank: BT1 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: pauld_1957@comcast.net Name: Lance Dean Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: November 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Janeville CA E-mail address: odean@frontiernet.net Comments: Turning 50 makes me feel I was very young when I was on board the Adams. We were gone all the time, all at sea. I got to see the world but most of it was water. I did see the captin a few times but that is in the past. Please email if you rember me or not. Name: Ken Deane Rate/Rank: GMM-2 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: NY E-mail address: kdeane@twcny.rr.com Name: John E. Deason Rate/Rank: SKC Served on the Adams: 1963 - 1964 Currently live in: Maryland E-mail address: Comments: Would like to hear from anyone Name: Kenneth (Kip) DeGroff Rate/Rank: FTG3, FTG2, FC1 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Middleburgh, New York E-mail address: kipvic@midtel.net Comments: There were so many great memories. Gunplot, launcher control, Mt 51 and Mt 52 and the pride of being the BEST shooter on the East Coast. Then of course there was Australia, Carribean, Jamaica and Nato. Our great 2 cans of Michelob after 60 days in the I/O. To the crew, Nuk'em T Day, Phil, Frank, Big Mike, Colonel Austin, Jimmy red eye, Steve W., Benny B., Randy T. and the rest of G/GM best of luck and drop a line someday. Thanks Name: Philippe DeLosSantos Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: pdelossantos@triad.rr.com Comments: Very fond memories of the Deuce Name: Denis Demers Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Southport, Fl. E-mail address: denisinc59@yahoo.com Comments: Good ship had fun good crew Name: Bob DeRouen Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 Currently live in: Slidell, La. E-mail address: b.derouen@yahoo.com Comments: Been trying to get on the list for a couple of months. Would you please add me to the list of former crew members. Thanks in advance. Name: Jim Devers Rate/Rank: FTM-2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Memphis, Tennessee E-mail address: Name: Tom Devlin Rate/Rank: SHSR-SH3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Delaware E-mail address: TomdevlinDDG2@aol.com Comments: First I just like to say what a surprise it was to find The Duce web site. Also great to see many of the crew from '81 to'84 especially the guys from Supply Division. What can I say, great cruises{IO & NATO}, great friends and shipmates and most important great memories. Name: Fred Dodson Rate/Rank: MMCM Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: f.dodson@l-3com.com Comments: E-mail is his son's. I can relay messages till his computer works again but he wanted to get on the list. He retired in '75, moved to Texas, got a degree and worked a few more years then retired for good. Doing well and travels a lot. Name: Joseph J. Doherty Rate/Rank: HM3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 Currently live in: San Francisco, CA. E-mail address: doherty49@yahoo.com Name: James Donaldson Rate/Rank: CWO3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Comments: Best ship, best crew of my career. From hot, dark and quiet of the coast of Oman to 33 1/2 knots at full power in the Persian Gulf, the Adams was a steamer. Nice to see some names of real "Hole Snipes", Mr. Nee and Mr. Strode. I get to see the Adams as I travel through Philidelphia, I hope to be able to visit her in Michigan. Name: Dave Donovan Rate/Rank: OSSN - OS3 - OS2 - OS3 (in that order!!!) Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: PA E-mail address: bccd06@comcast.net Comments: Sometimes I look back on my time in the USN and I ask myself the question: "What the hell was I thinking?!" I often think about my time on the Duece, especially the grat times playing guitar w/Johnny S. on the fantail and writing politcally incorrect songs about politically incorrect subjects. I have seen the Charley Duece on occasion(or what I think is her) in the yard at Philly on my way to a Flyers game. And I even went as far as to ask someone what it would take to get in and walk her deck one more time. No way! I guess I'll have to wait til the museum opens! A couple of memories that stick out (besides the PDL-whatever happened to it???) was the time we were in Spain and we were nearly rammed by the Barney as she was pulling into port, and how several of us were "mass-pick-pocketed" by some locals. We drowned our sorrows that night! Anyone who remembers the night in Cuba when the band played at the Chief's club, please tell me what happened...I just don't remember. Hope some of the crew I served with reads this and can get in touch. I'd love to hear from you. Take care! Name: Edward F Dougherty Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 18 June 1964 1965 10 November 1966 Currently live in: Charleston, SC. E-mail address: edoc@bellsouth.net Comments: I served on "The Dirty Deuce" through 2 Med cruises, 1 NATO cruises, initiated into Royal Order of the Blue Nose. Name: Donald D. Douglas Rate/Rank: FTCS Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: spike3612@yahoo.com Comments: It was a great time. I never retired, I still dream about it, and work every night. Name: Thomas C. (TC) Dowden Rate/Rank: ENS - LT Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: TCDowden@AOL.COM Comments: My first ship was the Adams and it's the one I remember when I think about being underway. Name: Sid Draper Rate/Rank: EM2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Kingwood Texas E-mail address: Comments: Boarded the Adams in Charleston SC. We then moved port to Jacksonville. Did a Cuba, VI, Med cruise. Departed the Navy in May 1970. God I wish they would have talked me into shipping over, but I'd probably be an alcoholic. I hung around with Ed Crum, Mike Stein, Doug David Dingus, and other great friends that my memory will not let me recall. I haven't heard from anyone since I got out. Name: George F. Duke, III (Frank) Rate/Rank: STG-2 Served on the Adams: May of 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 February 1978 Currently live in: Gainesville, FL. E-mail address: dukes4uf@bellsouth.net Comments: It was great to find this site after wondering for many years about some of the great guys I served with. I reported aboard not long before the "Duece" left for the Red Sea Cruise. It was during this time that I was initiated into the Royal Order of Shellbacks after being a lowly pollywog. I won't get too long-winded here but I too served with a great group of sailors in the Sonar Shack. I remember Ross McMinn, Mobil, Doug Hearley, Stan Beers, Chief Markham, Ron Harrington, Jonesy, John Loughton, Chief Bright and so many others. I especially remember the yards in Philadelphia because this is where I met my future bride. She was serving as a Navy Nurse at the Naval Hospital, yes, an officer no less. We have been married for 27 years and have three children. I also have great memories of the many trips that Dennis "Doc" Glaude and I took to his home in Manchester, New Hamphire while we were in Philly. I am still in touch with HM2 Glaude, he served as my "Best Man" when I got married. I served as his "Best Man" when he got married to a young lady from Gainesville whom he met on one of our many trips to the lake where my parents lived. I am still in touch with Chief Mike Bright, who reported aboard while we were in dry-dock at Philly in 1975. He subsequently advanced to Chief Warrant Officer, retired and still lives in the Jacksonville, FL. area. I would like to hear from any of you that served aboard the Charlie Duece during my time aboard. Boy I said that I wasn't going to get too long winded but whatever. Hey Mobil, do you remember the night Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's HR record. We were sitting in front of the tube at your place in Mayport. Those were great days, as someone said in their synopsis, "we reported on board as boys and left as men." I have done many things since I left the Navy, taught high school math, coached high school football and baseball, and had a successful career in the Insurance Businss, but none compares to the great times aboard the Deuce. I almost forgot, the last I heard and saw of the ship was in Philadelphia again. My wife and youngest son were going through on their way to visit her parents in New Jersey. They went onto the base and got pictures of her tied up to the pier. I also hear they are trying to get her moved to Tampa as a Museum, that would be great. Name: Thomas Dunklee Rate/Rank: FTM2/FTM1 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Holland, Michigan E-mail address: tomdunklee@aol.com Name: Gary D. Dunn Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: Dec. 1968 - 1969 - Mar. 1970 Currently live in: Louisiana E-mail address: garyddunn@bellsouth.net Name: Mike Dupe Rate/Rank: YN2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: mikedupe@hotmail.com Comments: FIRST IN CLASS - SECOND TO NONE!!! Was proud to serve aboard her!! Made great friends.. Name: Eddie J (Chico) Duran Rate/Rank: MM2 (RDiv) Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Bakersfield, CA/B> E-mail address: je1duran@sbcglobal.net Comments: I was part of the pre-com crew. Served with some of the Navys greatest men. Over the years I have often tried to get in touch with some of them. I still have a picture of myself Danaghy IC2 and someone else that I haven't been able to identify in the cruise book. We were at a nightclub in Lisbon,Portugal. I still remember Danaghy sketching a picture of me. Still have that also. He used to tell me that I was the first Mex/American he ever saw in person. Matter of fact I was the first Mex/American to serve on the Jolly-Charlie. Over the years I have connected with A Lillimagi MM1. He resides in Concord,Ca. I was reading the comments on the web and learned about Rao passing away. I served on Shore Patrol with him a few times. Have very many fond memories of you OLD shipmates. Most of them anyway. Grin Grin. I am retired now from the Postal Service. Live in Calif. Any of you guys feel free to E-mail me at bjsthe3rd@aol.com Does anyone know when the next reunion is?? Sure would like to make it. God Bless all of you and Our Nation Name: Ehrlich LaRone Dyson Rate/Rank: OS/E7 (RET) Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Baltimore, Maryland E-mail address: larond@yahoo.com Comments: I learned truly the meaning of school of hard knox. The Adams given me both of best worlds" Friends and Experience". The Adams has taken me places people dreamed about, I just want to say thanx to the shipmates for there support while serving on board and a strong shout out to my partner OSC(SW)Alphonso Lewis (FONZ) making me the OS I am today. I'm an OS1 serving my country in Bahrain due for transfer to Korea SEPT 2001. If anyone heard or seen OS2 Crazy Cochern or OS2 Emil Meyers tell them to drop me a line. Name: Ron Dzikowski Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: DDG2vet@gmail.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: RM 2 Served on the Adams: 12/ 1960 - 1961 - 4/ 1962 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: common-tater@chartertn.net Comments: Really enjoyed the many miles and oceans traveled on a great ship with a great crew. Would like to hear from anyone remembering me. Remember Bill Becker and Jerry Fredericks had a chief in the radio room from Saco Maine. Many others which I cannot remember. Name: Kent Eaton Rate/Rank: SOG-2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Sebastian, Florida E-mail address: kenlin1942@att.net Comments: She was a great ship. Looking forward to seeing her at her new home in Jacksonville Name: Robert B Eaton Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Deceased E-mail address: Comments: My dad served on the Adams in the late 60's. He always said they were the best years of his life, and he would have stayed on - if my mom wouldn't have made him get off! I grew up hearing about some of you, and would love to hear some stories. Name: Paul Ecker Rate/Rank: Lt. Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Savannah, Ga E-mail address: eckerpw@gmail.com Comments: Served onboard during Cdr. Mosher and Cdr Lanes time in command. Was the Weapons Officer. Had some great times on DDG2 during a couple of Med cruises. What a great ship. Name: Chip Edwards Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1971 Currently live in: Plano TX E-mail address: crbce@aol.com Comments: Came aboard after the NATO cruise. Went out once on a weapons exercise and was put on alert for the Lebanon crisis but she needed too much work and went into Charleston for overhaul. With one year left I reluctantly trans ferred to the Calcaterra and made a North Sea cruise and became a bluenose. The "Charlie Deuce" was a great ship - sorry my stay aboard was so short. Name: Jack Elzner Rate/Rank: BT-3 To BT-1 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: West Virginia E-mail address: jacke@iolinc.net Comments: The "Sucky Chucky Maru" was quite a trip for me when from a LSD 250 psi boilers to 1200 psi. When I left Adams I when back to West Coast and was picked up as Warrant Officer. Adams was a good ship with a fine crew. Name: Paul Elzy Rate/Rank: FC2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 (decom) Currently live in: Grapevine, Texas (I still cant believe I live in Texas) E-mail address: soonersfan1968@tx.rr.com Comments: Great guys, GREAT times! This site has confirmed a few stories that my wife didn't believe. And proved some of these "characters" really did exist. Would love to hear from any of my old shipmates. I still can't believe it was that long ago, but I guess all of us grow up sometime. Name: Michael G. England Rate/Rank: JO3/E-4 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 (as E-3) Currently live in: Grapevine, Texas E-mail address: mgengland_44@yahoo.com Comments: It was a great honor to me to serve on the Adams under the command of Cmdr. Roy F. Hoffmann and with the men of that crack crew that set new 6th fleet records for anti-aircraft fire and shore bombardment in the fall of 1967. Name: Robert D. Enochs Rate/Rank: FC3 - FC1 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Oklahoma E-mail address: rde4610@aol.com Comments: Best command in the navy. Name: Chuck Enstall Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: St. Louis, MO E-mail address: chuck@technfp.org Comments: Great times in Main Control and eventually the Oil Shack. I remember when a new BTCS came onboard and him not taking kindly to the fact a MM was the Oil King. Here's to the many friends I made in those years such as Chuck Strode, Ken Pitts, LT Smith and others. I hope all is well! Name: Pete Enstrom Rate/Rank: SM2 Served on the Adams: end of 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: crjflyboy@msn.com Comments: It sure was nice to look through the list and see some names I had long forgotten. Every now and then I have dreams (nightmares?) that I am back in the Navy. To tell the truth I still kind of miss my time on the Adams and the people I worked, ate, and rubbed shoulders with. Name: Jose L. Escobar, CPT, MP, USA Rate/Rank: QM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: JESC714@AOL.COM Comments: Left the Adams in 1987, and became a commissioned officer in the Army. I came to the Adams while drydocked in Philadelphia. I have great memories serving in that wonderful ship that we hated so much, yet felt sad when we left it. The guys from the bridge: QM1 Palmer, Jeff, Seymour, Winkler, and of course the fellows from CIC- OS's- My good friend Scootie-San Angelo,Texas, Brownie, Mike Rebyak, Cochrane-still have the Seyko diver's watch. Write back if I served with you. "Let's not forget GM3 Cane..in heaven". Name: Billy Evans Rate/Rank: TMO3 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: hdbevans@epix.net Comments: I would love to hear from someone I served with. I have worked for the Army since I got out and ride my Harley for the Military Veterans MC. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: RM3/RM2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: knfrm@aol.com Comments: What a great time I had while on the Adams. The Stanavforlant curise was a blast. We really had a great tour with all the european ports we visted. Alot of good memorys of some good friends and a few of the pubs we hit. I think this web page is great too. Name: Bob Fairweather Rate/Rank: GMG2-GMGC Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: rfairweather@cfl.rr.com Comments: I remember my time aboard the Adams as the best of my Navy career. Of the 5 DDG,s, 1 Frigate and 1 Cruiser, she was the best. For those of you who remember me, I retired in 1984 as GMCS after 24 years. Sure wish I could relive some of those years. Anyone remembers those times, e-mail me sometime. Name: Ron Farthing Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 Currently live in: Fraser, Michigan E-mail address: QUARTERPEN2@HOTMAIL.COM Name: Brian Fee Rate/Rank: Ensign or maybe jg " porkchop" when I arrived Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 E-mail address: fatherfee@yahoo.com Comments: I was the first plankowner to arrive at Bath. The Adams was a hull and superstructure when I first saw her, no paint and not much interior finished. Since there wasn't much for me to do and I didn't know how anyway, I spent most of my time working with the Preble DLG 15 (I think). As I had some spare time I went to the Bowdoin College Library in Brunswick and looked up info on Charles F. Adams. That's where I got a copy of his family crest which became the emblem shown at the top of the of Web Page. It was a real thrill to watch a ship get built and come to life and Bath Ironworks was the best possible place to experience it because of all the history. It was also fun to hang out in the bar of the hotel some of us stayed in and listen to sea stories. (I just came back from a trip to Bath which is what got me started looking up the Adams on the web.) Last time I saw the ship while in commission was when I was on a reserve two weeks in Rosy Roads, the next time I saw her was driving into Philadelphia past the Navy Yard and being shocked by seeing that high bow with the number 2 on it. I can't be that old and neither can the Adams !! I really hope we can save her and would like to help. Name: Harvey Ferguson Rate/Rank: PN3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: hferguso@nycap.rr.com Comments: I had some really great times aboard the Adams. Especially the northern Europe cruise. Name: Jack P. Ferguson Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: jpacferguson@aol.com Comments: Oh the memories. Jimmy Buffet and Molly Hatchet, and Lynard Skynard never had anything on us. We left a dent in the local watering holes everywhere we went, from the Med, the Carib and even that waste of 100 days in the Arabian Sea waiting for the Iranian hostages to catch a plane back to the U.S.of A. To all my shipmates, we have memories that we will never forget, most we can't expound upon in this public forum, but we all know the meaning of the brotherhood of the Charlie Duce. Oh yeah, Sr. Chief Macdonald I still don't shine my boondockers! Looking for Chief Bo and Mike "Muddy" Breen, are you out there? Name: Armando Fernandez Rate/Rank: RD Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 Currently live in: Valparaiso, Indiana E-mail address: afernandez@att.com Name: James W. (Jim) Finan Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: Jim.Finan@bellsouth.com Comments: I served on the Adams with STANAVFORLAN and the notorious '73-'74 mideast cruise. The time I spent on the Adams (and in the Navy) are important and defining points in my life. I would like to hear from some of my old shipmates. Name: Steve Fincham (Grand Pa) Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: sfincham@virtua.org Comments: I served 4 years on the Adams, I hated every minute of it and would do it all over again. Name: Michael P Finn Rate/Rank: Commander Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Comments: I proudly served on USS Charles F. Adams with the finest crew of professional American Sailors for 32 months. I was the decommissioning CO who had the special opportunity to extend the service life of the ship by nearly a year in response to the outstanding material condition. While I had command we sailed in the North Atlantic, Med and Carib. Adams will always hold a special place in my mind. I hope all who served in her with me are enjoying success. Name: Duane L. Fish (Lee Fish) Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Tallahassee, Florida E-mail address: duanefish@embarqmail.com Comments: It was so long ago, names are hard to recall. I remember Chief Moreland in the electric shop, Tommy Arp, MM Division, Warren Davis, MM Division, Roy Dominguez, Electrician, Jimmie Ballard, Electrician, Mr. Phael (Spelling?), Mr. Poole. Too long ago.... Name: Herman L Floyd Rate/Rank: MMCUSN Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: Comments: I'd like to here from some of my old buddies!! Name: Gary Force Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Lafayette, CO E-mail address: 1gforce@prodigy.net Comments: I did the early assignment to CFA from boot camp for 6 months then on to Sonar A school in Key West and back to the CFA for the rest of my tour. The times in the Med, Carib and even Gitmo were good. Charleston was OK but enjoyed Mayport/Jacksonville more. I remember the night the boiler blew and was forever changed by it. After my early discharge to attend school at Metro State in Colorado on the GI bill I graduated with a BSEET. Next several years working in Technical Services for CDC, Network Systems Corp. and STK. Given early retirement opportunity by STK a couple of years ago. Now learning to golf, fish and volunteer at the local American Legion. Hope to hear from 'poo bear' to hear about his dad. Name: Charles Ford Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: cford1@triad.rr.com Name: Allen Forrest Rate/Rank: SMC Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Jacksonville Beach, Florida E-mail address: mailbox@allenforrest.com Comments: My service aboard the Adams, especially the 1972 NATO cruise, was one of the most memorable points of my career. Name: Del Foster Rate/Rank: YN3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 Currently live in: NC E-mail address: delton.l.foster@us.army.mil Name: Larry F. Fowler Rate/Rank: CS3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: cposailor23@aol.com Comments: One of my main memmories of the CFA was how well it rode at sea. Comming from a Somner Class (DD762) It was like a dream come true. The galley was great. Plenty of room. I changed rate in 1966 to AX3 and continued my career in the Navy and retired in 1984 with 23 years. Does the CFA ever have any reunions? Who do I contact. Good luck all you shipmates. Name: Roger B. Frank Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: gonavy2123@comcast.net Comments: Today is 2/22/04, great web site. Found names of friends and hope to hear from them. Got to show my wife the ship when it was in dry dock in Philadelphia. Also remember the Cuban Crisis. Name: Ralph Franxman Rate/Rank: ETN-2 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Covington, Kentucky E-mail address: ralphncathy@insightbb.com Comments: Ahhh, memories, memories. The Carribean, Brazil, dead in the water in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, Africa, flies and goats, Pakistan, Egyptian submarines, waves breaking over the Signal Bridge, the Sea and Anchor detail, the stars in the sky in the middle of the Atlantic. Name: Jeffrey Frasier Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Buffalo N.Y. E-mail address: jfrasier2003@yahoo.com Comments: If you remember me, send me an e-mail Name: E N Frazier Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: grumppa59@hotmail.com Comments: Plank owner. Look thru cruise book now then try to put names faces together Name: Charles Frederick Rate/Rank: FTM 2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Gilbert AZ. (Just outside Phoenix) E-mail address: chasfred@yahoo.com Comments: The Adams was the BEST East Coast ship!!! Great crew. Would love to hear from any of the ole buds from G/GM Div again. Name: James W. Freeman (Jimmy) Rate/Rank: seaman Served on the Adams: 1969 - 1970 Currently live in: Hendersonville, NC 28792 E-mail address: star@brinet.com Name: John C. Fritz Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: jbfritz2@bellsouth.net Comments: So many memories... The missle shoot on the NATO cruise when our TARTAR got out of telemetry and blew up almost directly overhead! Traveling from Bermuda to Ft. Lauderdale going abeam of the Gulf Stream and induring 30-45 degree rolls. Footprints 3 feet up on either side of the passageway after we made port. Nicknames.. Possum, Scooter, Hitch, CT, Frog. Jimmy Baker and Gaylon 'Scooter' Scoates almost missing ship's movement in San Juan and having to leap from the pier onto a fender. Football on the pier in Naples. Nova Scotia. Sea snakes in the Red Sea. Snorkeling in GITMO and Curacao. Shore Patrol duty in Recife. Riding bikes in Lisbon. New York City and going to the Bachelor's Three Club. The Carousel Club in San Juan. A card game called 'Rat F***'. Inlaid coffee tables from Karachi. Crossing the Equator(I have my Shellback 'diploma' hung proudly on my wall). I'd like to hear from fellow crewmen from that time. Name: Joseph (Jake) K . Fryar Rate/Rank: GMM1 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Hawaii E-mail address: jake1@hawaii.rr.com Comments: My first tour on a destroyer. What a experience! I have many fond memories of my shipmates...Hoyt, Snake, Buck and GMLS MK.11 Crew. Ran into Lt. Carpenter here in Pearl Harbor, I was at FTG and he was CO of the U.S.S. John Paul Jones. I am not on email at this time, but will shortly. Looking forward to hearing from all my shipmates. Name: David S. Fulton Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: kojackamus@yahoo.com Comments: Worked in aft engine room. Had a blast wrestling on the deck plates as a member of the EWF (engineering wrestling federation). Does anyone remember the 'Big Section" watch team? Name: Marvin D Furry Rate/Rank: Machinest Mate 3rd class Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Edwardsville, Illinois E-mail address: mfurry@siue.edu Comments: Serving aboard the USS Adams was one of the most pleasurable times of my life (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: FTGSN Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: Comments: Lots of memories of the Adams. Our homeport was Charleston, SC. Visited Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Gitmo, Panama, Key West, and Sh_t City (Norfolk )LOL. Can't forget the Cuban Blockade, we had gone down to Gitmo to test fire our Tarter missles. We had civilian engineers and academy cadets on board. When we got there we went to General Quarters, only this time we heard "this is not a drill". Afterwards we headed to Colon, Panama to meet troop ships coming thru the canal. We later enjoyed a ships picnic on the beaches of Vieques. I'll never regret joining the Navy and will always be grateful for the people I served alongside of and the ships I served upon. Jim Gaffney FTGSN 5430963 Name: Daniel Gagnon Rate/Rank: YNSA Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Wales, United Kingdom E-mail address: dgagnon@jitpack.wanadoo.co.uk Comments: The only ship I served on. What a great time in the Indian ocean and NATO cruises. Have some great memories. met my wife in Portsmouth England and have been married and living in the UK for the last 25 years with 4 children. Any one who remembers me will know that this means I grew up, because my memorie of the Charlie Deuce (on land) was one fantastic party. I welcome anyone who remembers me to e-mail me. Charles Adams was a great experience and continued to give me great memories throughout my life. Name: Randy Gambrell Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: E-mail address: deceased Comments: Randy Gambrell passed away Nov 16th 2011, he lived in Coahoma Texas, was married to Melanie Gambrell they had no children, this information was posted by his good friend Jesus Ibanez BT3 , served on the Adams 71-73 Name: John L. Gammo II Rate/Rank: FCC Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 - 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Comments: Miss walking her proud decks. Helped decom the CFA. Name: Pete Gannon Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: GA. E-mail address: Comments: Plankowner. Enjoyed the Adams so much that I went into the Army. First Med cruise we come into new homeport Charleston and hear "NOW TURN TO TITIVATE THE SHIP". During explosive structual tests, I was on watch in the after engine room and a 1 ft. square deck plate sheared it's screws and went flying in the air. I remember a Tartar hitting a Regulus drone missile dead on the nose when they were supposed to miss. Name: Raymond Garcia Rate/Rank: E4 - BT3 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Albuquerque, New Mexico E-mail address: Ray.garcia@kirtland.af.mil Comments: Would like to hear from crew members who served on the Duce Name: Barry Gaston Rate/Rank: EW-2 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: bgaston@voltdelta.com Comments: I remember the mostly good times on the Duece. It's great to see so many names I recognize on this site. Name: Harry (Pete) Gault Rate/Rank: GS-2/GS-1 Served on the Adams: Sep 1960 1961 June 1962 Currently live in: Solomons Island, MD E-mail address: gaultp@comcast.net Comments: Too many fond memories to recount. One of the best was Jake Fryor and I swimming back to the ship in GITMO Name: John E. Geary (Plankowner) Rate/Rank: SOG 2 Served on the Adams: l960 1961 l962 \ Currently live in: Sebastian, Florida E-mail address: johnegeary@bellsouth.net Comments: Plankowner. Served on many shakedown cruises and N. Europe and Med . The Jolly Charlie was a great one. Drop me a line. Name: Patrick M. Gendreau (Frenchy) Rate/Rank: BT-1(SW) Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Philadelphia,PA E-mail address: GFRENCHY069@AOL.COM Comments: Working in Philadelphia at NAVSEA I see the ADAMS all the time. I sure miss the good time and the friends . Bobby Bush, Dan Gasaway, Jerry Bell or Master Chief Bell, Brian Moore, Brian Boyle, the Mole Man. I would enjoy hearing from anyone that cares to drop a line. The ADAMS was my last command that I served on and I will never forget the times we had, both the good and bad. Name: Tom Georges Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: illini_fitter@yahoo.com Name: Anthony F. Gerald Rate/Rank: EW2 Served on the Adams: 08/ 1983 1984 1985 06/ 1986 Currently live in: Lumberton, NC E-mail address: toneygee46@hotmail.com Name: Barry R Geyer Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Pa E-mail address: sundnckd@aol.com Comments: I have a lot of fond memories of the Charlie duce and Mayport Fl. Currently I work for ppl Generation as a control room operator/shift leader at the Holtwood hydro electric station, Lancaster county Pa. Name: Dennis L. Glaude Rate/Rank: HA to HM2 Served on the Adams: Aug 1973 1974 1975 Jul 1976 Currently live in: GA E-mail address: dglaude@msn.com Name: Charles N. Glimenakis Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: New Hampshire E-mail address: chasng@aol.com Comments: I remember RMC Polhy, Capt. G.Q. Lane, CMD.West, RM Jimmy Smith, OS Tommy Morgan, OS Dan Matthews, Bill Small, CMD. Mosher, Rick Barriault, Fred Carpenter, RM Tom Burns, Ltjg Siragusa, ET Bill Oneil, SM Perry Comeau, Herb Higgenbothom, QM Bones, PN Leo Payne, Bob McCabe, RM Bill Minton,and I see many more faces but can't place names Name: Terry Godwin Rate/Rank: LT Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: gtgsailor@idcomm.com Comments: Weapons Officer Name: Jeff Golay Rate/Rank: OSSR - OS-3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: charlesfadams2@aol.com Comments: Hope to hear from anyone who served on the Adams with me, it was all a big ride I just can't seem to forget :), the duty and team work from those days are still not surpassed! Persian Gulf, Africa South America, Europe. Visit my web-page that will be operational on 3-1-2003. Name: Murray A. Golden Rate/Rank: ETN3 Served on the Adams: 1973 - 1974 Currently live in: Sarasota, Florida E-mail address: chip2020@verizon.net Comments: Became a Shellback on the Charlie Deuce during the Middle East Deployment (73-74). Name: Robert "Ricky" Goodliffe Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: robsan381@email.msn.com Comments: Currently living in Lubbock, Texas. Would like to hear from my old buddies. Name: Christopher D. Grabarczyk Rate/Rank: SN/GMG2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: YOKOSUKA, JAPAN E-mail address: gunner1sw@yahoo.com Comments: Had a wonderful time on the Adams. I am currently a GM1 station in Japan. Looking for my fellow shipmates who were there when i was there. GMCS Dave Clark and GMG1 Bob Cottene where are you???? Name: Robert (Ski) Gradomski Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: bobgradomski@hotmail.com Name: Sam Graffeo Rate/Rank: SH3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: sgraffeo@hotmail.com Comments: I would like to hear from my old sea buddies. Name: Gary D Greely Rate/Rank: HM2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: gdgreely@hotmail.com Comments: It was a fun and growing time. Met a lot of fantastic individuals while I was there. Name: Bill Green Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: bill@bgspainting.com Comments: Kerner is still alive, good to hear. I survived the ship. I did grow up on that ship. The two med trips were great. The multiple trips to the warm waters were great. Norway was an eye opener. The search for the Scorpian as a mess cook was a mess in the greens, I re-washed. Storming the castle in Naples was cool. The canal and the bay that followed is Germany. Had to volunteer for the swift boats to get off the ship. Ended up in Virginia, shore duty, must have been a New Yorker in Bu-Pers. If there is a reunion I will try to be there. Loved being a deck ape. Name: James Green Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Bastrop,LA E-mail address: james_greeneye@yahoo.com Comments: I really had a great time, I miss all of my friends/shipmates Name: Richard C. Greenway Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Elk City, OK E-mail address: greenwm@elkcity.com Comments: Anyone know where Buddy Lindler, FTG3; Tim Ryan,FTGSN; and Greg Powell, FTG3 could possibly be? Anchors Aweigh, my boys!!! What memories!!! Name: Randall W. Greubel Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: rgreubel@mytownonline.com Comments: Have many good memories and had many good times aboard the Charlie Duce Name: Ron Griffin Rate/Rank: SK2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: ntkd3@aol.com Name: Thomas G. Groat Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 (plankowner) Currently live in: N. Tonawanda, NY E-mail address: tgroat6418@yahoo.com Name: Richard Gormley Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: New Castle,PA E-mail address: rgormley22@gmail.com Comments: Never forget the days on the "CHARLIE DUECE' would love to see it again. Find me on Facebook Name: Robert A. Gronczniak Rate/Rank: FC2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Florida E-mail address: bgronczn@comcast.net Name: Joe Groves Rate/Rank: SMC(SW) Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Paw Paw, West Virginia E-mail address: smcswusn@yahoo.com Comments: Great duty on the Duece, great CO, Captain Finn!! Name: Eric Guentner Rate/Rank: HTFN Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: IL E-mail address: Comments: Looking for my buds its been a long time Name: Gary L Guest Rate/Rank: DC3 Served on the Adams: 7/ 1962 1963 5/ 1964 Currently live in: New Port Richey, Fla. E-mail address: gguest@tampabay.rr.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: Sept 1962 1963 Aug 1964 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: john.haberland@gmail.com Comments: 20 yrs selling lasers & construction equipment. 21 yrs owning a tavern & resturant. Would love to take one more cruise on THE SUCKY CHUCKY!!! Name: Kenneth R. (Kayar) Hall STGC(SW) RET. Rate/Rank: STGSN-STG2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Boise, Idaho E-mail address: kenrhall@yahoo.com Comments: Funny how we all share the same feelings about the Chucky Deuce. She was a special ship filled with special men. I literally grew up while serving aboard her and my memories are still vivid as life stories today. Name: Charles (Chuck) R. Hamblett Rate/Rank: Seaman Served on the Adams: April 11 - August 14, 1964 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: Comments: Served on the deck force while waiting for discharge. Did they ever get the asrocks working? Name: Robert Hamilton Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Still in Jacksonville E-mail address: bchbob@yahoo.com Comments: What a crazy mixed up place to have grown up. Doing really well livin the good life. Name: Mike Hammer Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 Currently live in: Madison, WI E-mail address: hammer710@charter.net Name: Dale Hardy Rate/Rank: OSSA - OS2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: hardy_dale@hotmail.com Comments: I didn't know then that I was having the best time of my life. We went places and did things that most people will omly dream about. Name: Michael Hargrove Rate/Rank: DCA / BA / LTjg Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Connecticut E-mail address: mikpiper@aol.com Comments: Had a lot of great times during the three years on board. Appreciated the hard work and skills of the R and B division members. Used the engineering experiences to go on to a career in boiler design improvement and repairs - there is always work to be done on boilers. Also used the "alongside" bagpiping experience to join the Springfield Kiltie Band in MA. Name: Roger Harkness Rate/Rank: YN3 Served on the Adams: 28 Oct 1977 1978 1979 to 16 Feb 1980 Currently live in: Oklahoma City, Ok E-mail address: roger@theinsideout.us Comments: I was the Master Helmsman, they used to joke that I was the Captains Boy. I started out on the deck force and became a Yeoman to get off the helm, it didn't (work). I was the greatest YNSN helmsman in the Navy, because I was the only YNSN helmsman in the Navy. We went into the Phili Yards for our overhaul and dropped a five gallon can of tile glue on my hand, busted it pretty bad, from medhold, I was transferred to the USS Suribachi, the second to the worst ship in the Navy, and guess, I became the master helmsman on that ship too, but it was easier. Name: Bill Harman Rate/Rank: SOG2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 July 1962 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: Wilhar@localnet.com Comments: I had a great time on the Charley F. Worked with the best sonar gang in the fleet. Enjoyed all the cruises and serving on shore patrol on the French Riveria. Also the great A & F Division. Many good memories. I Just can't believe all the time that has passed since the good old days on the Jolly Charley! Keep in touch. Name: George Harp Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: kharp@wcoil.com Name: Gary Harris Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: deputydog10@hotmail.com Comments: I am proud to have served aboard the Adams and appreciate the effort of those involved in keeping her and her history alive in Michigan. Name: Rick Harrison Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 02/ 1983 TO 11/ 1984 Currently live in: Jacksonville Florida E-mail address: harrra@comcast.net Comments: Remember the day when the news of Ski, Oliver, and another BT2 they drove off phillips highway and JTB RIP. Name: Daniel Hasenstab Rate/Rank: BMSN E3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Vermillion, Ohio E-mail address: danny33a@aol.com Comments: Looking for my old crew who worked on deck with me.. e-mail me any time. Name: Donald Hauserman Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: patreefarmer@yahoo.com Comments: Had some good time on the Adams. A good crew of guys to work with. Like to hear from the crew Name: Don Hay Rate/Rank: RM1 Served on the Adams: 1983 1998 1985 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: haydon1957@comcast.net Comments: Had some great crusies on the ole Chuckie Duce, those North Atlantic ones were the best. If anyone remembers me and would like to contact me please do Best regards to all. Name: Kevin Hayes Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: Name: Joseph Heil Rate/Rank: ENS/LTJG/LT Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Manassas, VA E-mail address: jphssh1@aol.com Comments: DCA on ADAMS, then served as CICO & OPS on USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) and later CSO on USS WASP (LHD-1). Retired as a CDR in 2001. Name: Wayne Henderson Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Maryland E-mail address: whenderson@vazquezinc.com Comments: Great website. I do a lot of work in Philly and I still see the duce sitting there. I still keep in touch with some of my shipmates including Leo from Michigan. When the duce comes up to Michigan we will both be there and hope to see everyone else there. Name: Danny Herrington Rate/Rank: MM2 - MM1 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Alpine, Alabama E-mail address: danny3851@att.net Comments: One of the best if not the best shipmates in my 23 years in the Navy. I remember the good times and the bad . Just went through the web site saw a lot names I remember. Wanted to say hi to all of you MMs and BTs E J ,LEO ,SKI, Name: James Herrington Rate/Rank: EM2 Served on the Adams: 1960 - 1961 Currently live in: Arizona E-mail address: JTHERRTON@aol.com Comments: I was in the original crew that put the Adams in comission, but left her the day she became operational and joined a squadron in Charleston, SC. I still have a copy of the comissioning program that lists all the crew. Name: Ed Hicks Rate/Rank: FTG2/FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: New Hampshire E-mail address: edman603@cs.com Comments: Precom at Newport RI. Made the navy a career and retired in 1984 as LDO Ord, Lcdr. Name: Frank Higgins (aka Hurricane and FX) Rate/Rank: MM Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Brick, NJ 08724 E-mail address: frank_higgins@comcast.net Comments: After joining the Navy, I said to myself "what did I just do??" Then came the Adams, oh man what a ship. The friendships I made and the places I visited will stay with me for the rest of my life. I ate, drank, and fought with all you guys. You will always have a special place in my heart. But let's all not forget that the MMs and BTs ruled the ship. I will never forget the med cruises and the Caribean, especially when Craybe and O' Donnell jumped overboard portside. Those were the best years of my life and thanks to each and everyone of! you. The Hurricane. Name: Harold G. Higgins Rate/Rank: BM3 plankowner Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: covtry6@insightbb.com Comments: I was the one who threw the life ring to Lt. Carpenter in the Med. Does anyone remember that swim call? Name: Bueford Hightower Rate/Rank: EWC/EWCS Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: China Lake, Ca E-mail address: bueford.hightower@verizon.net Comments: My first and best CPO mess. Name: James M. Hilly Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: OS3Squid@msn.com Comments: Living in Florida - if any one I served with wants to, give me a call 352-470-5291. Hope to hear from you. Name: J. Hilton (this is just a guess, the entry came in without a name) Rate/Rank: LCDR, XO, Plankowner Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Jhilton007@aol.com Comments: It was a proud day in 1960, on a cold day in Boston, MA, when we raised the colors as a fully commissioned ship, and first of her class in the U.S. Navy. When we loaded the TARTAR TSAMS and aimed then over the audience, a cheer went up - pretty impressive. The Shakedown cruise to Northern Europe, showing the French, Germans, Swedes, and Danes what a great and proud ship we were, was the highlight of my tour. Name: Gerald Lee Hoagland Rate/Rank: BM2 Served on the Adams: yes Currently live in: Jeffersonville, Indiana E-mail address: glhoagland@yahoo.com Comments: Served on the duce in the Philly ship yard and at Mayport. REALLY enjoyed my tour aboard her. Name: Joseph A. Holland Rate/Rank: BT 2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: joestar50@gmail.com Comments: Just adding my name to list ship mates Name: Miles Holliday Rate/Rank: Signalmen SMSN/SM3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: E-mail address: mhollid1@netscape.net Comments: I myself received orders to the Duce after leaving Signalmen Class A school in Orlando December 75. She was supposed to be in Mayport when I arrived there after two weeks leave in Hillside, N.J.. The Duce was nowhere to be found in Mayport nor did anyone know where she was. After three weeks in a holding Barracks, I was flown to Philly, Pa where she had been for more than a year. She was ready to leave when I boarded. My first Sea Detail was a six hour ride down the Delaware River. It was January and 21 degrees without the wind-chill factor. Most of the OC dept stood on the signalbridge and we were very happy to be headed to Florida. The Duce had been refitted with the latest in laser guidance fire control systems, electronic warfare toys and other mysterious stuff that I still can't pronounce correctly. Subsequently, during the next year (1976), the ship and crew underwent several Sea Trials in the Caribbean and a 6 week stint in Cuba where she earned the Battle E ribbon. In the early spring of 1977 we were off for our first Med cruise with the new and improved Charlie duce. By the way, the war in Israel was still raging when we arrived in Haifa. 1978 yielded yet more Caribbean cruises, another battle E and another Med cruise. Finally, for me at least, in January of 79, we took the cruise back up the Delaware river for another refitting. I was discharged in mid summer 1979 while she was in dry dock mostly gutted. That was the last I saw of the Charlie Duce, My home for almost for years. Regards Miles Holliday (ex SM3) Name: Harold Hollifield Rate/Rank: MM1 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: TN E-mail address: haroldholl@earthlink.net Comments: The best ship I was on. Would love to hear from ship mates. Seen Capt. Hoffman at the reunion in SC. Name: "Mobil" Holmes Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: STG2Mobil@aol.com Comments: The two most fun days of my life were spent on board the Adams as we crossed the Equator in 73. As a polywog, I raised hell and along with Ross McMinn and Judd Bowness, among others, received special attention in Shellback Land. I was one of the few to plead not guilty before the Royal Baliff, and Ross and I were adjacent to each other in, as Chief Dotson put it, TO THE STOCKADE. I was one of the few who the Captain got down on his hands and knees to question me about mutiny and conspiracy as King Neptune (Markham) pinned my head to the deck with his trident. I now live in Florida and primarily do DJ for parties, weddings and special events (no not a ***** bars). As Ross says in his paragraph, I have maintained contact with Ross, Jud Bowness, I have seen John Louthan, as well as having talked to Stan Beers, Patrick Moran and Popcorn Walker. I would love to hear from anyone I partied with. I would love to find Tom Anderson, Dough Hearley and Brad Kelly, to name a few. For officers, I remember how cool John Parr and Tree were. I ran into T. J. Moore a few years back, he was Commodore of a destroyer squadron in Norfolk. Glad Ross turned me on to this page. I am going to contact Popcorn and make sure he gets on it. Looking forward to hearing from Trez and Dave Schmale. Dave used to ride with me to Evansville In. and after I kidded about naming my daughter Mobil, Dave was the first one to call me Mobil. Needless to say it stuck. My wife calls me Mobil and during a visit, my mom even slipped up and called me Mobil. Name: Rev. Richard (Rick) Holt Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Ga. E-mail address: tanstaafl01@att.net> Comments: Spent many hours watching the water go by and swapping sea stories on the Charlie Deuce, along with some other things I don't mention much now. Hope to see her again, and remember the good times and people. My, she's a beautiful ship. God Bless. Name: Michael ( Harry ) Horner Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: mikequis62@aol.com Comments: Worked in the aftfireroom. Then went to the oilshack. What a time on the "Chucky Deuce". First and last ship I have sailed on. Fond memories and fairwinds to all of the crew. Name: Mike Hoschek Rate/Rank: Sk3 Served on the Adams: 79 Currently live in: MASS. E-mail address: Panth93@aol.com Comments: The best time I had was while in Mayport and going to club Dallas and several other bars while the other ships were out to sea the women ran crazy... The only thing I hated was trying to sleep in those small racks after coming in from drinking and lights out and attempting to climb up onto the top rack. I wish I made the trip to the med in 79 now that the WTC.. God speed. GO USA Name: Michael W. Hotchkin Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 11/ 1968 1969 1970 7/ 1971 Currently live in: MI. E-mail address: Name: Leoy Houghton Rate/Rank: GSSN Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: Leroy@c4.net Comments: Had fun down in Gitmo, San Juan. Virgin Islands,Med, Northern Europe and Charleston. Live in Fla. during the winter and Massachusets during the summer. Retired from the reserves as an FC1 in 1988.Retired from teaching in 1995 and presently work for the Park Service on Cape Cod. Drop me an E-mail. Lehoton@webtv or Leroy@c4.net. Name: Anthony Howard Rate/Rank: ST-1 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: ahowardret@aol.com Comments: Saw the Charlie deuce for the 1st time in Boston shipyard. Part of commissioning crew on that cold winters day. Enjoyed the Northern Europe cruise, my first time over seas. part of a great SONAR gang. Went on to teach at the sonar school San Diego and after the Navy, a 30 year career with the Federal Government. Name: Eric Howard, EMCS(SW), Ret. Rate/Rank: EM2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: EHoward3@AOL.COM Comments: The screw guards weren't checked on New Year's! Hi to my old shipmates... Name: Donald C. Hubsch Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: birddog58@hotmail.com Comments: Had some great times on the Charlie Deuce with some great guys. It's hard to believe that it was all those years ago. Name: Ernest Huddleston, Jr. Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: Comments: Had a great time on the Adams. Made the Northern Europe Cruise, England, Cuba. Remeber when the padeye broke on the Captian's lanch, and several of the crew fell overboard, what a day that was! Name: Alan Hughes Rate/Rank: ETN3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Mich E-mail address: the_raven103@hotmail.com Name: Charles Hughes Rate/Rank: YN1 Served on the Adams: 1969 Currently live in: Birmingham, Al E-mail address: Comments: I enjoyed my brief time aboard. Name: Robert Hughes Rate/Rank: OS2(SW) Served on the Adams: NOV. 1986 1987 1988 1989 MAY 1990 Currently live in: Anderson, S.C. E-mail address: jrh0078@aol.com Comments: good times, great memories Name: Russell C. "Rusty" Hughes Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: July, 1966 1967 August, 1968 Currently live in: Phoenix, AZ E-mail address: daycurtis@gmail.com Comments: I did two Med cruises and a North Atlantic cruise. I was there when Terry Manganello died. We went on liberty alot together. A very warm person and a great sense of humour. Name: Bill Hunteman Rate/Rank: FTM3/FTM2/FC2/FCC Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Norfolk, VA E-mail address: tomahawkgod@yahoo.com Comments: Best time in the Navy, Best Ship I've served in. Not a day goes by I don't think about when I served in her. 1984-1986 ADAMS CREW I'M RETIRING FROM THE USN!!! 9 NOV 2005 1000 Anchor Station Conference room NOB Norfolk, VA You're invited Send me an e-mail with your snail addy and I'll send you an invite! Lemmie know if you made CHIEF (Chiefs get different invite). Any pics of deuce in that time frame, please e-mail em to me!!!!!! I know where the following are: CAPT(RET) Robert Branco, CAPT(RET) Jimmie R. Jackson(XO 'Oak Tree') CAPT(RET I think) Yerger (Was CHENG) GMCS(RET) Harold Strassner FCC (RET)Chuck Ruck FCC(RET) Dan Divalerio FCC(Now) Cenci GMCM RET (NOW) Bob Dawkins LOOKING FOR Last known Location or status of: FCC Wiley Bonner (GM Division) FCC Don Lafond LT Terry Ward(G Division) LT Larry Lucas (GM Division) FC1 Jim Vanauken FC2 Steve Frye FC2 Kevin Clark GMC(CS?CM?) Bob Cottone GM2 Micheal "B" Stanley GMM2 Rory Calhoun GMM1 Mark Fearing (I heard he was dead, then someone else said no he wasn't) - Basically anyone from G or GM divisions or anyone else who knew me from 1984-1986 Name: Donald J Huston Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 - 1984 Currently live in: Pierpont, Ohio E-mail address: trucker1932000@yahoo.com Comments: Aft engineroom did all the work, we always had to push the forward engineroom. haha (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Miami, Fl E-mail address: ibanez217@aol.com Comments: I have many fond memories of my time aboard the Charley Deuce Name: Philip Ingram Rate/Rank: FCC(sw) Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 - 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Jacksonville, FL. E-mail address: philipingram@clearwire.net Name: Casimiro Irace Rate/Rank: SKSR-SK2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: ICASIMIR@SUFFOLK.LIB.NY.US Comments: Would love to hear from the guys in the Supply Division Name: Lynn R. Izard Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: South Carolina Comments: I look back and think how good I had it and didn't know it. Most of us went aboard as children and left as men. When I see the passion my own son has for life and the way he stands by his peers - I see us - shipmates, all learning about life, and standing by each other on liberty and on those long watches out there. I hope that all of our kids experience the genuine trust, love, and compassion we found out on those deployments. Remember the Atlantic crossing in 78? How about the time we spent in Rosie Roads in 76? And there was the time the forward pumproom and diesel were flooded and we went to G.Q. at 0100 and pumped water all night. I remeber how she steered and how she always wanted a little right rudder. If I ever had to go back to sea I would want to sail the Duece. Lived in Philly last year, went down to the yards and was overcome with how sad she looked all alone. Hope when I go I ride the seas with her, forever. I am not ready for email yet, I'll have to ask my kids to get me an address or show me how. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: MR-2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Savannah, TN E-mail address: Bridgmark@yahoo.com Name: Richard Jacobson Rate/Rank: STGSN - STG3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Billings, Montana E-mail address: riloja@msn.com Comments: Stumbling across this page has brought back some memories and put me in contact with a 'lost' friend. I found my cruise book from our NATO-Mediterranean Cruises 64 - 65, and intend to look up some of the old faces now listed on this web site. I did get in touch with Bill Kohler who served on the CFA the same time as I did. My wife and I just got back from Hawaii where we visited Bill and his wife for a week. It was a fun time and we had some great laughs over our time together 45 years ago. Wow! After my time in the Navy, I went back to school to get my BS in mathematics and worked on a masters. I taught school for 10 years and then worked for the Oil and Gas Commission for 25 years. I am married, and have 3 sons, each of which has graduated from college and are now on their own. I have built a couple of homes in my spare time and spent many years following my sons baseball and football teams around the country. I do hope to contact more of the old crew and find out what has happened to each of you. Take care. Rich Name: Joe Jarboe Rate/Rank: BT3/FN Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida E-mail address: jarboejoseph@att.net Comments: Two kids, a wife, and twenty years later, I still miss the great times on the Chucky Duece. Name: Don B. Jefcoat Rate/Rank: GMGSN/GMG3 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: Comments: 1st ship, 1st cruise, 1st port, 1st and only GITMO. WOW !!! 13 countries in 3 years, 3 mos. Good (Dolphins, Green Halo, Lunar Eclipse) and Bad (40 ft. seas, traffic jams, GQ & Head duty) Sights. Overall a great trip. Glad I took every tour ship offered. Hope to see crew at reunion whenever it happens. JAFO Name: Harry (Red) Jenkins Rate/Rank: BTFN - BT2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Wichita Falls, Tx. E-mail address: harryjenkins@sw.rr.com Comments: Maggie & I switched watches that night so he could watch the movie on the mess deck. Those years & experiences have become some of my fondest memories. Would like to hear from those I "steamed" with. Name: Hugh O. Jenkins Rate/Rank: SM3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: hughjenkins1@hotmail.com Comments: After all these years, I still miss the open sea, the glassey sea, the swells, and I'll never forgot that 50 degree roll while in a hurricane. I am proud to have served on board the Big "E". Thanks to Roy Hoffman and some of the greatest men I've ever known. I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates. Name: David Jernigan Rate/Rank: MM1(SW) Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 (Decom Crew) Currently live in: Dallas, Texas E-mail address: djsilverado@aol.com Comments: Oh Boy what a time in my life... Met some of the best friends in life and visited places that I could only dream of... Steam on Chucky Duece!!! Name: Connie Johns Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Akron, Ohio E-mail address: nita.johns@hotmail.com Comments: This is my wifes e-mail address she'll make sure I get the messages. Hey Walker if your out there contact me. Would love to hear from all of you guy's. I have a lot of great memories from my day's on the Charlie Deuce. Name: Billy E Johnson Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Memphis TN E-mail address: bjohnson1945@bellsouth.net Comments: It was a ship good crew lots of great guys. Proud to be a part of it. Name: Dave Johnston Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: Oct 1977 1978 1979 June 1980 Currently live in: Kentucky E-mail address: gmg1dave@ispky.com Comments: Say hi to all my shipmates and former Adams crewmembers. Had real good times onboard the Adams and would like to haer to hear from ya'll. Name: Gerald (aka John) Johnson Rate/Rank: MT-2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: jjohnmt@aol.com Comments: Plank Owner - Began my tour on the Adams serving on the pre-commissioning crew in Bath, Maine. That was the start of a very memorable two years. Name: Stephen M. Johnson Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: roover10@netzero.net Comments: I am a plankowner and enjoyed my tour on Charlie Fieldday Adams. Name: David J Johnston Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: Oct 1977 1978 1979 June 1980 Currently live in: Kentucky E-mail address: gmg1dave@ispky.com Comments: I miss the Adams and the crew who serve onboard. Feel free to email me at the site above Name: Ken Jones Rate/Rank: BT2 (SW) Served on the Adams: December 1986 1987 1988 1989 August 1990 Currently live in: Converse, Indiana E-mail address: krjones24@msn.com Comments: Came aboard as a BTFR, left as a frocked BT2. Thanks BT2 Kelly and BTCS Oliver!! Name: Robert R. Jones Rate/Rank: GS1 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: California E-mail address: gibobX2@yahoo.com Comments: I have the honor of being a plankowner of this great ship. Being a crew member of the CFA was the highlight of my naval career. I would enjoy hearing from my shipmates that commissioned her. Name: Roddy Jones Rate/Rank: SM2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: Roddy@Webtv.net Comments: Getting underway on a U.S. Navy Destroyer is very near the top of my list of the most exciting things I have done in my life. Name: Robert Joss Rate/Rank: Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Queens, NY. E-mail address: blues603@aol.com Comments: Name: James F. Jordan Rate/Rank: LCDR Served on the Adams: 1974 - 1975 Currently live in: VA E-mail address: captjfj@aol.com Comments: A good ship and a good crew. Name: Ken Jordan Rate/Rank: MS3 Served on the Adams: 1980 - 1981 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: kdkj@netzero.net Comments: I served 1 1/2 years on the Adams. I made some good friends in that time. I miss those days at sea on the best DDG in the fleet. To Mark Arnold and Jeff Barba, contact me at my E-mail sometime. I'd like to stay in touch with my friends from the Adams. Name: Robert Joss Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Queens N.Y. E-mail address: bobbypatty83@aol.com Comments: Often think about the times on the Adams. The only ship I was on during my 3 yr tour. Seen a few names I remember, Gilbet (Chico) Ornelas, Bob Reed, Jerry Allen. A time that I think of with great pride. Would like to hear from my old shipmates. Name: John H. Joyce Rate/Rank: FT1 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: mandy@visi.net Comments: Retired from the Reserves about 5 years ago. Came upon this site while searching for Chief Healy. (who I found at this site had deceased.) Now a member of the Old Fart's Club. Nice to see so many familiar faces still about though. Plan to retire in Texas soon. Email always welcome. Name: Tom Juranitch Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: tom@juranitch.com Comments: The Duce was no vacation, but I am glad I sailed on her. Has anyone spotted the SEAHAG? (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: EW2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Las Vegas, NV E-mail address: kaspari1@yahoo.com Comments: Retired 2002 as EWC(SW). Currently full time substitute teacher at an elemntary school. Name: James Keeton Rate/Rank: HTC Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Callahan, Florida E-mail address: blitz08@windstream.net Comments: Really enjoyed serving under Captain Mosher and CDR Jordan XO Name: David G Kell Rate/Rank: ETR2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 until Nov 1970 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: toni4ct44@yahoo.com Comments: Had good and bad times aboard Adams but most were good Name: Ed Keller Rate/Rank: BM2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Desoto, MO E-mail address: valloans@yahoo.com Name: John Kelley Rate/Rank: ENS, Ltjg, LT Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: jkelley@hq.nasa.gov Comments: What a ship!!! An experience only those who rode her can really tell for sure. I remember "GQ" Lane and John Narciso as CO's and of course PT Dueterman as XO. Whoa! Mayport memories include life membership at Top of the Tides, 4 deployemnt in 3 years, banzai liberty briefs on the gut, the hydraulic rain forest, UnReps good and bad day and night, chem lites, How sharp we always looked, mail bouys and buckets of steam, Rosner burying a case of brew on the beach at rosie roads - and finding it the next time through! 32 knots and no smoke chasing Forrestal to Norway GIUK gap, Hurricance crossing with Independence - Lt Keville and I tied down to the bridge hand holds trying to stand JOOD and the water spraying in through the bridge windows as we took another greenie, Fuel oil in j-o country "Boys town topped off sir!", how good the girls looked in all those ports and how they looked in the photos we looked at back home. cattle cars in Rota, crashing the SOVMEDFLT change of command at Kithra anchorage, playing a german destroyer in some med exercise, towing targets for A-7s to shoot at, the forever MODLOC in the eastern med, we could find some bad weather that ususally ripped the lifelines right off the main deck, Hot gun mount 51, thunderstorms in Instanbul harbor, Shipyard memories - shop 26, upgrading radio central thanks to the USS Interpid in the inactive basin, man overboard of Cape Hatteras in January, Super people doing incredible things BMs, MMs, RMs and SMs, and their Tycom "E"s. What professional folks. Names like RMC Yeoman, RM1 Minton (how old was Bill anyway?), RM1/RMC Schelegel, RM2 Wood, the Grape Ape and them all, all the RM crew and SM crew Wriggelsworth, Sobolok, Holiday,et al What am I doing now married 2 kids and still doing inactive reserve duty as an O-6. Ah-ha Lifer! Regards to all and please drop me an email anytime Jack Kelley Name: Kenneth R. Kelley Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Connecticut E-mail address: mav_ric24@yahoo.com Comments: Served in the great after fireroom my whole time there. Had a great time. Remember a few people from there, BT1 Deal, BT1 McGee, BTFN Jones, BT3 Back, Chief Pitts, Chief Oliver. If anyone that remembers me see's this, E-mail me. Name: Ron Kelley Rate/Rank: RMC(SW) Served on the Adams: Feb 1983 1984 1985 Apr 1986 Currently live in: Panama, Republic of Panama E-mail address: kelleyrc@hotmail.com Comments: Last of 5 ships that I served on. Hands down the best!! Name: Collin Kennedy Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: East Providence, RI E-mail address: ckennedy1965@gmail.com Comments: I was young and stupid, but it was the best time I ever had. Name: Robert Kerner Rate/Rank: Not given Served on the Adams: March 1968 1969 December 1970 Currently live in: Hallandale Beach, Florida E-mail address: brooklyndude613@aol.com Comments: Was some great times. Just one request before I re-up(NOT)... Can I get in a boxing ring with Lt.Cmdr. Beasley? 4 real !!!!! Name: Bill Kesseler Rate/Rank: BT-2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Auburn, Calif. E-mail address: billnpat@inreach.com Comments: Served on three Med cruises and the North Atlantic. Was in charge of supply room for both fire rooms and top watch. Was on ship when we won gunnery excersise and was the first Navy ship to go into a small Norway port and when leaving we run aground on a sunkin ship and bent one of our screws. The ship limped into port in Spain and in process of having the screw replaced by a tender on the starbord side and the Tatnel on the left side was ramed by a Greek oiler hitting the Tatnel. Had many great memories and some not so good but all and all wouldn't have missed it. Will look forward to going to Mi. and seeing the ship soon. Name: David Kidd Rate/Rank: E3 Served on the Adams: 1972 - 1973 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: kiddone@excite.com Comments: Charlie deuce was a great ship with a great crew. I'd really like to see her again and hope they can save her from the torch. Best regards shipmates! Name: Bob Kinneer Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Pa E-mail address: Comments: Hey to all you people who served on the Charlie Duce : Hope you are healthy happy and doing well. I have mostly good memories of doing my time on the Duce. I had many friends and good learning experiences on that ship. I recently saw the Duce in mothballs at the Philly Navy Shipyard.....wooooooo what memories it brought back. Hard to believe there was so much life on that ship sitting there dead. Well drop me an e-mail if you remember me. Hope everyone is doing OK ! Bob Kinneer ( aka Johnny Lightning) if anyone remembers ;) Name: William Kirk Rate/Rank: ENS/LTJG Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: Westfield, New Jersey E-mail address: wekirk100@yahoo.com Comments: What a great find! Lots of old shipmates and fond memories. I came to the Adams right out of NROTC. Joined in Charleston just in time to move to Mayport in July, 1969. I was the R Divison officer, went to Damage Control School at Philadelphia and then came back and rejoined the ship in Barcelona at the start of the 1970 Med Cruise. As soon as I returned I was made the MPA. Good introduction to Navy Logic! Great to see a lot of familiar names. The whole experience was an eye-opener. Some vignettes of those good times: - the unwelcome collision to our nest in Naples, Captain Gatje's mother getting picked up by the Greek police in Leros, festival in Brindisi, Tony Finefield's car wreck in Civitavecchia, the political prison on Leros, "Boys Town," being the school ship for Destroyer School in Newport. The last was particularly memorable because I was ever the reluctant engineering officer. My boss, LT Bill Lawrence, the Chief Engineer got back at me for my reluctance to apply to DES School by making me participate in the Prospective Engineering Officer Course while we were there. I wound up running all over my own engineering spaces when we ran BCCE/BDCE drills! Many thanks for all the guys in M Division for their tolerance and assistance. BTCS Goldie was a lifesaver. CO's were CDR Jones, then Carl Gatje. LCDR Beasley was memorable as XO. Jack Pugh, ASW, Mike Tansey, WEPS, Dick Klima, Ass't Supply Officer, Pat Kuziak, MPA, George Vincent, DCA, Ben Tipton, 1st LT . . . . lots more, on this sight. Adams destroyers are beautiful ships and the Charlie Duece was a "Class Act" in all ways. Name: John Kirkland Rate/Rank: was BT but not sure if 1 or 2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: gd44@in.com Comments: I'm his brother. Lost track of him, but know he served. This is my email. Name: Wayne Kitzmann Rate/Rank: YN3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: paper39@aol.com Comments: Adam's was a great ship. Aircondition from one end to the other. Being the weapons yeoman before moving into the ship's office, I sure remember a lot of you shipmates. Lt. W.D. Harvey and Lt. J. J. Durkin really come to mind. I was painting the bow an hour after reporting, thanks to Bos'm E. Whitley, BM2, him with all that artwork on his body. He was a good guy. Rember the Gig; Artic circle, London, Edinburgh,Gito & them tartars going over the mast. Going around with Capt. or Xo on the ship inspections, I met most of you. Retired now just running in my 39 Ford hotrod. Wondering if it would make it to Mi. Name: Aaron (Butch) S. Klein (Deceased) Rate/Rank: Plank Owner Served on the Adams: 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Illinois Comments: My dad was a great man. He was always proud that he was able to serve his country. After he returned from being in the Navy, he married Kathryn Fehmel. They then had 3 children, Karla, Gina and Mark. Dad was diagnosed with malignant plueral mesothelioma (a cancer caused by asbestos) in September of 2002, and he passed away July 4, 2003. We miss him more than any words can say. Name: James Klein Rate/Rank: FC3 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: james_klein68@yahoo.com Name: Jack Klett Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1964 Currently live in: Muncie Indiana E-mail address: jklett3204@comcast.net Comments: Served short time from Jan-June 1964. Went to Gitmo Bay with the shake down cruise. Name: Kenneth D Knight Rate/Rank: EM2 Served on the Adams: March 1962 1963 1964 April 1965 Currently live in: Pell City, AL E-mail address: kdknight60@centurylink.net Name: Joseph G. Knipple Rate/Rank: HM3 Served on the Adams: 1973 Currently live in: Nevada E-mail address: Orionjgk@aol.com Name: Bob Koch Rate/Rank: LTJG Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: bpkoch@pinn.net Comments: I will never forget the growing-up I did on her decks. I was a member of the Decom Crew and hated to see her go, she still had some life left in her. Name: Mike (Slim) Koegel Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 Currently live in: Minnesota E-mail address: Comments: I too was aboard in Naples when we were rammed by the Greek freighter. I still stay in touch with Mando , in fact , I'm Godfather to his daughter Mandy. I'd very much like to know if anyone knows what became of D.B.Tenney ??? Here's to the funniest guy I ever met, Wayne (Flash) Selleck, who was killed by a hit and run driver in early 1971 will serving aboard Adams. Name: Willaim "Bill" Kohler Rate/Rank: SN/ETR3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Roanoke, VA E-mail address: wfkohler@aol.com Comments: The experiences I had and the friends I made while serving aboard the Charlie Adams have not faded, even though many years have silently slipped by. They have been refreshed numerous times through the years, as they found their way, as anecdotal experiences, into friendly exchanges of life’s adventures. What an outstanding opportunity it was, in the learning curve of life, to travel on that unique and special branch of the pathway of life. You can read the rest of Bill's comments by downloading the following file via the link: kohler_comments.doc Name: Paul M. Kolba Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: tbear122@hotmail.com Comments: Any body that remembers KB from Forward Fireroom, drop me a line. I remember J Barba and Boyle . Name: Victor Krage Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: ccandc2@insightbb.com Comments: I enjoyed my years on the C.F. Adams. I met a lot of guys that I became very good friends with. I especially miss seeing Rich Connell FTM3, Gary (Hitch) Hitchcock FTM3, Gaylan (Scooter) Scootes FTM3, Herchell Ananias Jones FTM1, Jose Back FTM1 and many more, but I cannot recall names. Special memories include crossing the Atlantic late in 1969 and enduring one of the worst sea storms in history, we actually took 45 degree rolls. Then there was the collision with a Greek freighter while moored between our Tinder and our sister ship the USS Tattennel DDG (not sure of the spelling or her number). The truth of this story was that no one saw the Freighter, after the bow of one of the ships (that was moored closer to the pier than us) and bending its bow at almost a right angle causing it to put a large hole the bow of the Tattennel and then sandwiching us between the Tattennel and the Tinder the story was that we were squashed so badly that we actually got longer. The ship was mass confusion no one seemed to know what to do. Power cables had been pulled apart and were throwing sparks everywhere. In my bare feet I ran to the Quarter Deck insisted that Quarter Deck Watch Call General Quarters. I then ran across the Asroc deck jumping over slapping electrical cables that had been pulled apart, to my General Quaters Station, which was in Combat. I then started requesting that all Damage Control stations start reporting in to me until appropriately relieved by the Combat Office. Later it was reported (I believe) by the Italian Coast Guard that we were struck by a Greek freighter and they (if you can believe this) did not know that they hit anything. This is the true story. Name: Robert Kraus Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: kraus@uakron.edu Name: William (Bill) Kreitz Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Donna, Texas E-mail address: Bill@fishingriverrods.com Comments: I have lots of memories and a great respect for the crew that I served with. I wonder what happened to Steve Glodeck and Steve Bost. Name: Bruce E. Krontz Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: krontz1@bellsouth.net Comments: Retired Name: Kevin M. Kuhlman Rate/Rank: ET2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Arlington, Texas E-mail address: peanut2300@yahoo.com Comments: I had the best crewmates ever, and great memories to last a lifetime. Especially to my ET buddies, miss you all and will never forget. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: ETN3 Served on the Adams: May 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Mar. 1977 Currently live in: Abilene,TX E-mail address: gaditm@37.com Comments: She was known as the suckie chuckie to some, but the 5 years I served aboard the USS Charles F. Adams will stay etched in my memory for a long time. You never forget your first ship. Name: Gary Laffoon Rate/Rank: FTGSN-FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: glaffoon1@yahoo.com Comments: It seems like such a long time ago. I remember seeing so many things, and I have forgotten so many things. It was some of the best times of my life, and some of the most important lessons I ever learned. Name: N. D. Lamb Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Comments: One of the best ships I served on with some of the best memories in my Navy career. There was a lot of good times with a lot of good friends. Nobody could work and party as hard like deck dept. Name: Anthony (Tony) Lamberth Rate/Rank: YN2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Name: Louie Lana Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Rochester, NY E-mail address: louielana@msn Comments: I may have complained a bit,,hahaha,,who didnt? (What do you expect from a BT?) It may sound corny but, I look back with pride and miss the guys I became so close with. It was an experience I now treasure !! Name: Rick Lana Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Canandaigua, New York E-mail address: richard.lana@va.gov Name: George Lane Rate/Rank: QM3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Wyoming E-mail address: none Comments: (307) 752 - 3842 Call me if you have time. Name: Monson S. Lane Rate/Rank: GMG-3 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Connecticut E-mail address: Comments: Who can forget Mayport FLA, the mideast cruise in 73-74, shellback initiation, sleeping in mount 51 during condition 1 while being circled by Egyptian destroyers. I visited five continents while serving on the Adams. Although I couldn't wait for discharge while in the yards in Phila. in 1975, I look back on this time with the fondest of memories. I'd love to hear from any of you. Name: Allen Lang Rate/Rank: Seaman Served on the Adams: 1963 - 1964 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: ahlang@mindspring.com Comments: I served in the deck force while waiting for orders to Fire Control A School at Great Lakes. Name: Christopher A. Lardie Rate/Rank: SN/SM3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: Comments: Enjoyed my time on the USS Charles F. Adams. I don't remember alot of you but anyone that was on there during the time that I was there please feel free to contact me. I am currently a SM1 stationed in Ingleside Texas. Name: E. Frank Layne Rate/Rank: QM3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: fralay@comcast.net Comments: Boarded as a SN 9/64 and spent Xmas in Cannes. What an eye opener being barely out of high school. Moved to QM working for QM1 Poppell in spring, 1965. Discharged in 8/66 to enter college under GI bill. The time I served was a great growing experience. Thanks to all who helped shape my life. Name: David Lazar Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: davidlazar@horizonview.net Comments: I was glad to serve aboard the Adams. I met a lot of good people and had some good times. Name: Merlin D. Leach Rate/Rank: MT3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 Currently live in: Alpena, AR 72611 E-mail address: drleach@merlinfoundation.com Comments: MT3 was later changed to FTM3 Name: E. Floyd Ledbetter Rate/Rank: SM, STG3 Served on the Adams: August 1964 1965 August 1966 Currently live in: Marietta, Georgia E-mail address: f.ledbetter@comcast.net Comments: Had two great cruises in the MED and had lots of fun. Met some really good people and have stayed in touch with some. Would love to make contact with some of the old gang. Name: Kenneth Lee Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: Comments: Reported aboard during STANAVFORLANT cruise. Made 1973 MIDEASTFOR deployment. I was discharged from the Navy while the Deuce was in the Yards in Philly in 1975. Its great reminiscing and seeing some of these old familiar names. Name: Herbert F. Leidig Rate/Rank: FT1/FTCA Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Virgina E-mail address: herblusnret@aol.com Comments: Plank owner, was in the A&F div(ASROC) Name: Chris Lemen Rate/Rank: FTM1 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 E-mail address: joeatgc@yahoo.com Comments: I am trying to get any information at all reguarding my Grandfather. If anyone would be willing to share any information or photos from these years it would be greatly appreciated. My email address is above. You can also find me on FaceBook; Joe Wynkoop. Thank you & may God bless you. Name: Kevin Lempner-Brzezinski Rate/Rank: EW3(SW) Served on the Adams: 1989 - decom Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: brzezinskik@yahoo.com Comments: Too many good times to recall. Thanks to all of you for some of my best memories of being in the Navy, and that's from Capt. Finn through the rest of the crew. Name: Scott Lewis Rate/Rank: OS2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Arizona E-mail address: redskyline@cox.net Comments: My best friend and a former shipmate and crewmember of mine has just passed away. The world will not be the same without Robert Lewis Lowe Jr. more commonly known to his old buddies as Bob Lowe. He was my best friend. I’ve known him since 1978 when I first came aboard the Adams. I was a skinny angry kid that took life way to serious. Bob was my surrogate older brother who taught me how to lighten up and laugh a little bit. He has been my friend ever since. He had a big heart. He loved Harleys. He leaves behind a wonderful wife, a daughter and stepson he was very proud of. He helped shape my life. I will miss him. He used to call me homer and I never got mad, if another man ever used that term, I’d plant him where he stood. Ride on Loweboy. I would love to hear from anyone who served on the Adams or knew Bob. Name: Bob Lightwine Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: rlightwine@aol.com Name: Howard Lightwine (Deceased 11/30/05) Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Missouri Name: Buddy Lindler Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: buddylindler@bellsouth.net Comments: I had many memorable times. Valuable life lessons were learned. I only remember the many good times. In hindsight, I have always wondered why I didn't stay in the service. I lost contact with all of my good friends within a year after leaving the ship. Tim Ryan, Paul Capps, and Ralph Byrd are the only 3 that I can even remember seeing after I got out of the service. Tim was still in Florida. Paul was in South Carolina and I believe that Ralph was in Florida. The NATO Cruise was a blast. The Middle East Cruise was a lot of sea time with Christmas in Port Louis, Mauritius. I think that I could literally write a book about all of the fun times that we had... so I will stop before I get started! I will most definitely visit the Charles F. Adams if it finds a home in Jacksonville... I ended up at Clemson University a day after I got out of the service. I graduated with a BS in Math in 1977 and got a career job in Florida. I have lived there ever since. I became a PADI Scuba Instructor in 1988 and moved up the ranks and retired from PADI in 2007 as a Master Instructor. I taught evenings and weekends and literally was in the West Palm Beach area and the Keys almost every weekend for years... I had the privilege of teaching many people of all ages how to dive so that they could experience the wonderful world under water. Man, I wish I was certified when I was in the service... We were in some of the most beautiful areas of the world on our cruises... And with that I will stop... Name: John Lineberger Rate/Rank: QM2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Lorida, Florida E-mail address: jcphotoman@gmail.com Comments: Any shipmates please email me. Also looking for a video clip of us stopping a Russian freighter during the Cuban blockade. Name: Frank S. Lingad Rate/Rank: MSCS (SW) Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Florida E-mail address: Comments: What a great ship!! Great crew and of course, great chow! Name: Jerry M. Liss Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: Dec 1960 1961 Dec 1962 Currently live in: Bowling Green, OH E-mail address: jerry@crashbox.com Comments: I was transferred from USS McGowan DD 678 a WW2 era ship. The Adams was a welcome change of duty. The Officers & Crew were 1st. rate as was the Ship! We had an never ending series of adventures from shake down to the Cuban Missile Crises. Name: Michael A. Lockemy Rate/Rank: BTFN Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Black River Falls, Wisconsin E-mail address: redseal1965@yahoo.com Comments: Some of the best years of my life. Never any regrets except not having more time on-board. Left the Deuce and went to the FID and got lost in the shuffle of a floating city. To think such cramped quarters would be missed. Name: Jeff London (Lamitz) Rate/Rank: MT-3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Currently live in: California E-mail address: skywatcher@pon.net Comments: My GQ station was the port TDT on the signal bridge: a ring-side seat for viewing those wayward missiles. Gulp! Culebra Island, the site of those shore bombardment exercises, is now a highly rated tourist destination. Incredible! Vivid memories of those cruises to Puerto Rico and Cuba and the crew I sailed with. Name: Mark Long Rate/Rank: MM3-MMFN-MM3-MMFN-MM3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 decommisioning crew Currently live in: Wilder, Ky E-mail address: Gothamhieghts@cs.com Comments: Like most in our group I hated the Navy but really liked the Duece. Nothing was better than knowing when no other ship in her class would make their commitment, the Duece could. It always left a swelling of pride and brings a tear to my eyes even today. Name: Bill L. Loucks Rate/Rank: CS3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: NYC E-mail address: wll88s@yahoo.com Comments: I served with B.B. Newell and T.J.Moore, and the crew during Standing Naval Force Atlantic cruise. It was a great time in my life and a great crew. I was injured shortly after after our cruise. I was discharged in 1973. I returned to my hometown, became a Meat Cutter, then after ten years I went back on active duty. I retire in 2002 as Chief Navy Counselor with a total of 26 years active duty. I am now working as an industrial pharmacist for a major parmaceutical co in the NYC area. I have a wife (Navy Wife!) of 35 years, and 4 grown children. I will always miss the U.S. Navy, the greatest adventure that a boy from a small town in the U.S. can ever have!! Name: Johnny Lowe Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Comments: I spent two good & bad years on this ship, but I still think about it. A lot of good friends, hope we can be together one day. Name: Andrew (Quazar) Lozier Rate/Rank: FTG3 & 2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 Currently live in: Hermon, Maine E-mail address: Comments: There were some fun times and some not so fun times. Like vertrep at 6:00 am Christmas morning 1980. With the Christmas tree hanging upside down from the midships. Diago Garcia was a trip but Bunbury, Austrlia was the highlight of that cruse. Got my shellback certificate and mooned a Russian spy plane. The skipper said that if those butts wound up in Time magazine they'd be grass and he'd have the lawn mower. Name: Craig L. Luther Rate/Rank: PN2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Harrisville, NY E-mail address: tluther@twcny.rr.com Comments: It was such a great feeling to find this site. So many memories came pouring in. My days on Chucky were truely the best. Would love to hear from my shipmates. Bill Stott Family and the Luther's have remained family all along. Would truely like to hear from others. Peace out. LUTH Name: Mitch Lutzke Rate/Rank: OS2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Maine E-mail address: dispatch74@yahoo.com Comments: Wanted to update email. Any OS's on board while I was there out there? Drop me a line. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: EN2/1 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Trenton, N.J. E-mail address: jmacdouj@comcast.net Comments: I can verify the Adams patrolling off the coast of the Dominican Republic during the time I was aboard for which the ship was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon. Name: Ed Maile Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Currently live in: Avon, Minnesota E-mail address: emaile@mywdo.com Comments: It was a fun 4 years in FL. I really do miss the ocean, maybe I will hear from some of you. Name: Les Majors Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Leitchfield, Kentucky E-mail address: model42dlux@hotmail.com Comments: Love to hear from old radarman. E-mail me Name: Greg Malone Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Oregon E-mail address: malone_gs@yahoo.com Comments: I look back on my time on the Charlie Deuce with pride and fond memories. I wouldn't want to go through it again but I wouldn't trade my time aboard for anything. We had fun and we had challenges. I still think of the clear skies in the dark of the night and bright stars shining over head. WOW what a feeling to be on the after superstructure on a warm, clear night in the middle of the Pacific or t Med. The care packages from home and sharing them with your buddies and shipmates. Sleeping three deep and nose-to-nose with you bunk mate above, below or beside you. (Thank the Lord for those little pieces of sheet metal full of holes.) Crossing the Pacific in a Hurricane, refueling in the frigid North Atlantic in winter, bringing supplies on-board on Sunday, our only day of rest at sea. The good times with my closest shipmates: Rick Sanders, BB King, Richard (Van) Van Houghton and all the guys in the GM Division. I often wonder what happened to that talented musician Mike Breen and that crooner "Moon" Mullins. Who can forget the Condition Three watches at sea or the four-section duty in port? How about those watches in after steering (especially during the rough weather) or the long watches on the QuarterDeck? How about those midnight watches on the Weapons Roving Patrol? I often think of FTMC Chief "Bo" Bovastro, my good buddies on the Missile Launcher (Willie, Dusty, and all), my good mates in Radar Tracking and Weapons Control and of all of those in Missile Plot who I worked with and supervised. For some reason some of you chose to confuse my faith and referred to me as "Father" when you knew darn good a well I was a Baptist and not a Catholic. grin I'd love to hear from my shipmates who served aboard from 1976-1979. Greg Name: Tony Mammoccio Rate/Rank: SHL3 HMFIC in the laundry Ha!Ha! Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: South New Jersey E-mail address: tonybob1234@aol.com Comments: I ran the ships store. I loved it, and the people on board the Duece Name: Terrence J. Manganello Rate/Rank: Petty Officer Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Deceased E-mail address: bettyann@frontiernet.net Comments: Terry is my brother and I'm looking for any of his friends who served with him. I'd like to hear stories about my brother and also any information on the accident that killed him. Please e-mail at the above address. Thanks in advance. And also, thank you to all of you who served our country. You are not forgotten. (Webmaster's Note: Memorial Page here) Name: Richard Mann (Charlie) Rate/Rank: ET3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Nevada E-mail address: NVTroop1864@aol.com Comments: Sps-39 specialist,had a great time doing shore patrol in foreign ports. I'd like to hear from people on board at the time. Name: Mark A. Manning Rate/Rank: OS2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Danvers, MA E-mail address: markmamwork@yahoo.com Name: Fred Marcell Rate/Rank: LT / Weapons Officer Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Olney, Maryland E-mail address: fmarcell@yahoo.com Comments: Relieved Paul Ecker in Naples in summer of 1976. I served under CAPTs G.Q. Lane and John Narciso and with XOs Pete Deuterman and Walt Wasowski. Those were good years, among the most memorable of my life. We had a wonderful and cohesive crew, and outstanding middle management among the chiefs and senior petty officers. Charles F. Adams was a great ship on which to go to sea. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments made here especially by those who were my shipmates, former chiefs Fairweather and Bellais whom I remember fondly. I read Ron Brunson's and Jack Kelley's comments also and recalled spending many hours on the bridge with them. Name: Donald L. Markham Rate/Rank: STCS Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: don@bytemark.com Comments: Served on the duece from 1971 to 1974. Most of the time I was the CMAA along with my duties in Sonar. And, also by the way, I was King Neptune when we crossed the line. Many memories of that time and I'm sure others do also. Name: Dennis Marsh Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: dimarsh@adelphia.net Name: Louis Martin Rate/Rank: E-4 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: ksmartin52@aol.com Name: Don Martineau Rate/Rank: RM3 on adams but transferred to Everglades AD-24 when RM2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 I think Currently live in: Farmington, NH E-mail address: martid@metrocast.net Comments: Memory not too good...went on Adams in Newport and rode to... Name: Chris Mastny Rate/Rank: FC2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: IL E-mail address: aardvarkcjm@yahoo.com Name: Duane P. Mathis Rate/Rank: PN3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Montana E-mail address: dmat@bcairoriginals.com Comments: Would not trade my time spent aboard the Adams for $1,000,000.00!!! It was not a job, it was DEFINITELY an ADVENTURE!!! Thanks to all the GREAT men I had the privilege of serving with. Many, many GREAT memories! Name: Mike Mayo Rate/Rank: HT2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 Currently live in: Mt. Juliet, TN. E-mail address: Comments: I was only on board for about a year but had the best time. Would like to hear from some of the crew. Most of my time was spent in drydock. Name: John D McBryde Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: Montgomery, AL E-mail address: jmcbryde@ballhort.com Name: Alan McCord Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Orlando, Fl. E-mail address: wildhorse50@juno.com Comments: Yea - - - I was there! The rough trip over to the Med. in '69. The trip was so rough that during my mess cook duties I had to have a second person with me in the foreward freezer. The cargo netting over the frozen food was a real joke when everything went weightless. A guy could have gotten burried up there and no one would have known. Spent my 21st birthday out at sea without a drop to drink. I remember being "Med." moored in Naples and missing my seat when I started to sit down for the movie. Damned freighter caused a lot of mass confusion. All I know is my station ended up being at the top of the starboard ladder on the ASROC deck with a loaded M1 keeping people from coming up. Oh there's plenty to remember - - like blowing a steam line in the aft fireroom (my station) on our way back into Charleston from a shakedown cruise. We were converting from "black oil" to JP5. I also remember someone (was it Schaffer????) that got slashed in San Juan because he didn't think Old Town was that bad of a place after dark. (If I got the wrong name please forgive me but that name sticks with me). I remember a long night in Athens that I don't remember anything of. If you find that confusing - - you should have been me, Ouzo is a wonderful drink. The NATO cruise was a real blast. Getting to the north Atlantic was a real treat for us smooth water sailors. Would still like to hear from Rodger, Larry, Dave or the rest of the "aft" gang and oh by the way Marty did you ever get those shoes bronzed that my dog marked as his territory while you were wearing them. All in all I guess the time abord the "duce" was one of life's better experiences and it does a body good just to remember. Name: Roger McCoy Rate/Rank: FN Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Rogerm7@embarqmail.com Comments: Great Ship - Great Crew. Will never forget the Cuban crises. Name: Perry W. McCullough (Mac) Rate/Rank: TMCM Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: CT (Deceased) E-mail address: ccarolyn65@aol.com Comments: Dad loved his days on the Adams. He was very proud to serve 30 years in the Navy (1940-1970). I would appreciate any comments you might have about my dad or his good friend Jim Healy (deceased also). Name: William M. McDonald Rate/Rank: FTG1 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Milwaukee,Wisconsin E-mail address: wmcdonald9@wi.rr.com Comments: Three Mediterranean cruises. Charleston, Mayport, Houston, Spain, Italy, Malta, Greece, France, Germany, Norway, Azores, Jamaica, St.Croix, St.Thomas, St.John, Guantánamo Bay. I try to remember the good times and not the bad. Name: William G. McDowell (Mac) Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 Med Cruise Currently live in: Ky E-mail address: mcdowellb10@yahoo.com Comments: I had a great time working with the crew. I met a lot of nice people. I have a lot of memory I will never forget. Go Flying Squad!! Name: Mike McEnaney Rate/Rank: OS1(SW) Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1983 1984 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: theboss_mike@yahoo.com Comments: There are no finer memories than the ones I have from my time aboard C. F. Adams. Name: Robert McGaughey Rate/Rank: EN3 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 and 1990 left right before decom Currently live in: Fulton,MO E-mail address: robertdmcgaughey@hotmail.com Comments: Didn't ever think I'd say this but "I really miss the tin can of the sea, and the people on board her, I'm proud to say that they are forever my ship-mates. Name: John McGee Rate/Rank: BT1 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: SC E-mail address: johnnymcgeep@aol.com Comments: Had fun but glad I am out Name: Fran McGill Rate/Rank: SMSN/SM3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: roxan42@msn.com Comments: While there were many highlights onboard the Adams, the memories associated with the Nato Cruise remain the most vivid for me. It was a very interesting experience operating with the other Nato members. As I recall, we were welcomed and appreciated (for the most part) in all the ports we visited. As a matter of fact, that cruise was a ball! Name: Dan McGinnis Rate/Rank: GS2 Served on the Adams: June 1960 July 1961 Currently live in: Prescott, Az E-mail address: danm@northlink.com Comments: Missed the great shakedown cruise. Name: Jim McGovern Rate/Rank: SM3 Served on the Adams: September 1969 1970 September 1971 Currently live in: West Bloomfield, Michigan E-mail address: mcgovernjim@sbcglobal.net Name: Donald R McGuire Rate/Rank: Seaman Apprentice Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: mmcgu29638@aol.com Comments: Was in first division. Does anyone remember the full power turn on the shake down cruise out of Phillie that tore the hole in the chiefs compartment. Name: R. Coleman McKinney Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Wheelock,Texas E-mail address: tcmckinney@hotmail.com Name: David McLaughlin Rate/Rank: SHB3 (Ship's Service Barber) Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: david.mclaughlin@verizon.net Comments: As "Mac" I served in Supply Division from 11/70 to 11/73... 1971 Charleston yards, Guantanamo Shakedown Cruise. 1972 NATO Cruise The Med, Carib and North Seas, 1973 Middle-East Cruise Carib Sea, S.America, Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea. I became a Shellback in 1973 and met some fine people along the way. Now I work helping veterans at a VA Hospital. Name: Jim McLochlin (Mac) Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Nebraska E-mail address: Comments: Got on board while still in the Philly shipyard, just as we moved off the tender and onto the ship (well remember Blind Man's, and taking flights to Jacksonville to see my wife) Some of the times on the "number two ship" (that's what my sons called it), were very entertaining - the smokers, barbecue's, talent shows, walking and biking all over the med. Other times were not as good - sweating the small stuff, seeing the world from the main deck port side, port/starboard liberty, pulling shore cable. I made three med cruises as well as a gitmo, and the caribean multiple times. For those who don't remember me, I ran the first on board TV station on the "Deuce" (both channels - DDG-2 and DDG-4). I do recall allowing some after hours viewing that ended up getting me in trouble with the chaplain when the "video" was broadcast through the whole ship. I didn't see too many names listed here that I recognize (except for Steve Cannon's). Name: Ken McManus (mac) Rate/Rank: Qm3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: Waynesville, NC E-mail address: kmac231@hotmail.com Comments: Had a blast on the Deuce. What a cast of characters! Name: W.L. McMicheal Rate/Rank: MS2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Memphis TN E-mail address: Comments: Just to say the duce made me a hard core east coast tin can sailor. Looking for the ms's and the other people that i ran with while on the duce. Name: Art McMinn Rate/Rank: Ensign Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: art.mcminn@cox.net Comments: Great Crew, Great Ship and many fond memories! Name: Ross McMinn Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: longship@hotmail.com Currently live in: Med cruise 69, shipyards Chs 70, Nato cruise 72, San Juan second homeport, mideast and Yom Kippur war support 73. Some of the greatest times of my life, I know where Mobil Holmes is and Charlie Pultz, Ping Glodeck, Patrick Moran and Judd Bowness. Have worked for the Autec range in the Bahamas since 1978. Had the honor to work back on the duece several times prior to her ASW trials there. STG1 Louthan is the Godfather of my daughter. Still keep in touch with as many as possible. Let's keep her afloat. All are welcome to write. Name: Mark A. McNeely Rate/Rank: O.S.S.N. Served on the Adams: 1982 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: mark_mcneely65@yahoo.com Comments: I enjoyed my days on the Adams, she is a great ship and will always hold a special place in my heart, I miss Her Badly! Name: Owen (Mackie-P) McPherson Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: NYC E-mail address: mcpherson@mail.law.cuny.edu Name: Lee Medlin Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 11/ 1976 1977 04/ 1978 Currently live in: Jacksonville FL E-mail address: tincanman94@gmail Comments: COME ON OI DIV DROP ME A LINE Name: Bill Meidling Rate/Rank: SN -> QM3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Jacksonville, FL E-mail address: BillQM3@Listarr.com Comments: Just scanned in a picture of me painting the anchor while in deck division in '89. Ghent Belgium and North Atlantic was my favorite. I have a picture somewhere of all us guys in our skivies with noses painted blue. Look me up on Facebook. Hope everyone has had fair seas and following winds; I sure have. Name: Pete Meisinger Rate/Rank: Postal Clerk 3rd Class Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Meising9@aol.com Comments: Looking forward to hearing from you. Name: Jerry Mellon Rate/Rank: Radarman 2nd. Served on the Adams: Aug. 1967 - Nov. 1967 Currently live in: Boston, MA E-mail address: jfmellon@netscape.net Name: Lawrence Mendrzycki Rate/Rank: EN2 (E5) Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Mosinee WI E-mail address: Mendrzycki@tds.net Name: Carl Merkling Rate/Rank: OS2 (SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: St. Joseph, MN E-mail address: merklama21212@yahoo.com Comments: Great Memories. Some of the best years my life. Name: Edward L. Metka Jr. Rate/Rank: FTM1 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: edward.metka@navy.mil Comments: During the 1970s, this was the most reliable destroyers for their era. Name: Harold Meyer Rate/Rank: ETR2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Huntley, IL. E-mail address: hmhemeyer020@gmail.com Comments: Plank Owner - I was a member of the pre-commioning crew in Bath, Me., and went on the first sea trial of Charles F. Adams, before they put the reduction gears. Did this ship ever go. I remember all the trips down to the Caribbean and the trip to Europe. Back in those days the F stood for Field day. Did we ever make this ship shine!! I was in Bath Me., the Sunday after 9/11, and saw the commissoning of DDG 82. That brought back memories and that is why I found this web site. Thanks. Name: Ken Meyer Rate/Rank: GMM3 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Wa E-mail address: Kenm@formostfuji.com Comments: Would love to hear from you guys Name: Stephen P. Miciak Rate/Rank: YN1 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Tampa, Florida (Davis Islands) E-mail address: Meechuck3@aol.com Comments: Ahhh the DUECE! It was the best job I had in the Navy bar none! The fishing expeditions and contests on the fantail (I still say I have the record for the biggest Bluefish). PNC Mike Hurt, fish are biting down here in Tampa, get in touch with me dammit. Drug Ops and Med Cruises, high seas and low times (death of my Mom). The ship took care of us (mostly). XO Rains, big time bass fisherman now, well done Sir! XO Hillary running around with a loaded Glock - good gawd what an accident waiting to happen. Pulling into La Spezia Italy with my new bride on the pier, what a sight that was (forever in my mind). It was amazing the power a YN1 had over Dept Heads on down when they needed administrative help. We sure did drink our share and then some. My Signalmen shipmates and Quartermaster allies, thanks for a good time. Jenkins, Buck (Mund) and the girly-men in the Personnel Office, nothing like making life harder. DK1 the most political butt kisser I ever met (even to this day - laughing). It was fun times in Mayport, I was lucky to stay stationed there (Jax area) for my last 12 years. Retired as a YNC and happily retired now in Tampa (Davis Islands). If any of my shipmates pass through the Tampa Bay area, let me know. Drinks are on me. Name: Chris Miller Rate/Rank: ETC Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Glendale, AZ E-mail address: Rascal304@live.com Name: Harold W. (Butch) Miller Rate/Rank: GMT2/GMT1 Served on the Adams: August 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 July 1982 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Comments: The best ship I ever served on in my 20 years in the navy. Name: James (Jim) Miller Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Currently live in: Naples, Fl. E-mail address: lilgreyhare@comcast.net Comments: I rememer my first dress inspection in '63. Two guys in Weapons Devision were wearing ribbons from the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway. I remember the Tartars coming back at us! Regret that I was sea sick from "single up" until our return to port. I served with some really good guys. Name: Raymond F. Miller Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: Ray.Miller@Kohler.com Name: Thomas L. (Tom) Miller Rate/Rank: HMC, HMCS(SW) Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Braselton, GA E-mail address: eji9@cdc.gov or elainemiller@comcast.net Comments: Great ship and crew Name: Leo P. Millette Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: paxpete@gmail.com Comments: PLANK OWNER Name: Christopher M. Millican Rate/Rank: DC3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: chris.millican@sbcglogal.net Comments: Great memories. Will never forget the Charles F Adams. Name: Kevin R. Milliken Rate/Rank: LT Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: Comments: I'm very proud to have served aboard the Chucky Deuce in the Engineering Dept. Some of the hardest working people I have ever met in my life. What a place to grow up. Lot's of good memories and bad memories, but I wouldn't give up any of them. God bless to all who served. Name: Wayne C. Misenar Rate/Rank: CWO3 (SS/SWO) EMO/OE Division Officer Served on the Adams: July 1984 1985 1986 1987 November 1988 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: wcmise@bellsouth.net Comments: After a two year refit in Philly, her last, the Duece returned to Mayport in July 1984 a wreck. Nothing worked!! The following six weeks in GITMO was a living HELL. Returning to Mayport and a warm reception from an INSURV Board was even worse. From there, the Adams went from being the worst in Squadron in 1984, to being the best in 1986, 1987, and 1988. Three "Battle E's" in a row was a fitting tribute to the hard work and determination of a really outstanding crew. Special recognition is due the XO at the time, LCDR Jimmie Ray Jackson, the CHENG, LCDR Earl "The Pearl" Yerger, the OPS Boss, LCDR Greg Allen, and the finest steam plant "afficianado" in the Atlantic Fleet, CWO Jimmie Donaldson. It's a wonderful tribute to hear that, of all the Adams Class Destroyers in mothballs at the old Philly Navy Yard, the "Charlie Duece" was found to be the best for preservation. I always knew it was. 1984-1988 was the finest and most rewarding four years of my Navy career. ! I can't wait to step aboard once again after she retires to her final home in my great state of Florida. Name: Larry Missling Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: Late 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: Larz6235@ameritech.net Comments: "First in Class Second to None", I guess that sums it up. I often think about the time I spent aboard the Adams, and the people I met and became friends with. One of them was Doug Belcher whose listed in this directory. I wish I had the time, room, and memory to recall of my memories. Remember when Steve got sunburned in Rosey Roads, PR...... or the time he shows to muster with a orange under shirt beneath his tropical whites, because he was still drunk from the night before.... or Dean Baker and Robert Dawkins, Crazy man Doug, would be working on the launcher... Name: C. William Mitchell Rate/Rank: CS2 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: GUNNER938@AOL.COM Comments: I thought I was in Heaven coming aboard the Adams, I had been on the E.A.Green DDR711, an old WW2 Destroyer, could not believe the room that we had on the Adams..was thinking of doing 20 years, but me and the sea just could not get along. Went into Law Enforcement and had 32 years of a good life, retired and moved to Florida, beaches, girls and girls... Name: Paul C. Mitchell Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: bigbard@hotmail.com Comments: The Adams was a beautiful ship and I'm proud I got to serve on her. Name: Bryan Mole Rate/Rank: FR - BT3 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: California E-mail address: Comments: Worked in the foward fireroom, oil shack, then the after fireroom. Lots of good times we had back then. Would like to hear from shipmates. Name: Art Mollet Rate/Rank: MT2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Escondido, California E-mail address: xmollet@cox.net Comments: You go in as a boy, and come out like a man. I think every young man should invest 4 years of his life in the military. Name: Jim Molter Rate/Rank: SH3 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Fredericksburg, Texas E-mail address: jmolter@austin.rr.com Comments: The ADAMS is a fine ship and I hope to see her again as she was in 1986 moored in downtown Jacksonville. Name: Max Monaco (Deceased 11/02/05) Rate/Rank: YN3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Plank Owner Currently live in: NJ Comments: Plank owner 9/60. Numerous shakedown cruises for the Adams class plus goodwill trip to No. Europe & Med. Experiences included Bay of Pigs and the Blockade. I saw the decomissioned Adams tied-up in Philadelipha March 1999. Feel free to email me. Name: Ted Monbeck Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: ChiefFCTJM@aol.com Name: Tony "Monti" Montileone Rate/Rank: SKSN Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: St.Peters, MO E-mail address: Tiffmonti@msn.com Comments: I now have 2 children. Nikolas is 7 and Myrissa is 5. The crew of the ADAMS was the "BEST" Name: Mark Montovio Rate/Rank: SN/EWSN Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: montyew1@yahoo.com Comments: The Charlie Duce was my first ship. I checked in and went to Deck Department. I remember BM1 Clark and BMC Curtis tell me "Welcome Aboard, your first Navy job will be to go over the side and paint the anchor". What a way to start a career! So much for my nice clean uniform! Then I struck out of deck and went to Operations Department. Thank God!!! I chose EW. My first LPO was Joe Seegars. Hey Joe! I remember EW3 Larry Rouse, and EWCM Buford Hightower. I also remember my namesake: SKSN Montileon. Hey Monti, this is Monty! OS1 McAnerney: Hi! I just retired as a EW1(SW) in Aug 2001. Work in DC for the Navy as a Systems Analyst. Can't get away from the Navy. Name: Allen Moore Rate/Rank: DK3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Georgetown, S.C. E-mail address: diane3allen@yahoo.com Comments: Enjoyed most of the time on board - just did not know it at that time - got to see a lot of the world. Name: Brian J. Moore Rate/Rank: BTFN to BT2/SW Served on the Adams: Nov 1979 1980 1981 1982 May 1983 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: bmoore@twcny.rr.com Comments: Served in the aft fireroom for my entire time on the "DUCE". From the yards of 79' and back in 83'. Had good times and good friends. Looking back now it wasn't as bad as it seemed then. I sometimes think back at some of those crazy times and laugh. Its easy for me to look back, as most of the guys I work with are x-navy. I'm still steaming only this boiler is nuclear and bolted to the ground. I remember Harry, Brian and Paul, will look for others. Has anybody heard from Chris Burke BT3 or 2? Regards to all. No matter were you are you will always remember riding the "DUCE" Name: C. L. Moore Rate/Rank: GMGSN Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 Currently live in: Rockwood TN E-mail address: charlesmoore11@comcast.net Comments: I would like to hear from Trez Brown, Champman Morristown, Henrey Brown, Jacksonville Fl, And Boogie Brown. Remember CL? Name: Donald M. Moore Rate/Rank: DC3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: DMoore1945@aol.com Comments: I'd love to hear from any of my old shipmates. I worked in the forward fire room and the shipfitter shop. Name: Rod Moore Rate/Rank: RM3 - RM2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: San Diego, CA E-mail address: rodandren@aol.com Name: Norman G. Mosher Rate/Rank: Commander Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: nmosher@crosslink.net Comments: Thanks, many thanks to all the good men who worked so hard to literally rebuild the ship during the period of my command. You guys always came through no matter how hard you were worked, and you were worked very hard. You never, ever let me down, and I am very grateful to you. You were the best. God bless. Name: William Moyer Rate/Rank: E-5 Shipfitter Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: wsmoyer@charter.net Name: Wayne Mueller Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: Spring Branch, TX E-mail address: wmueller@trinity.edu Comments: Served during the NATO cruise. Name: Robert G. (MOON) Mullen Rate/Rank: FTM3 51 radar Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: rmullen@tuscumbia.k12.al.us Comments: Who could have ever guessed the fun loving crew of the Adams, from the mid 70's to the early 80's, could grow up to be successful members of society! What great stories I still tell, and memories I have, of life on the Adams. Every young man should be so lucky to experience the things we did. Well, maybe not everything. "Stand by to stand by" was the plan of the day! If you remember our guitar playing, funloving, what ya doing (who ya doing) days, smile. Old Moon is a school principal now. All grown up but somehow still yearning for another port of call. Name: Frank Mullin Rate/Rank: TM2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: West Deptford, New Jersey E-mail address: themullins2@verizon.net Comments: Timing was great, joined the Adams after the I.O cruise. Made the Carribean and the N.A.T.O. cruises. Met one of my best friends on board, who eventually became my brother-n-law, OS2 Paige Durflinger. My brother joined the crew while we were in drydock, EW2 Mike Mullin. I met and married my wife while in the shipyard in Philly (25 years this year). My daughter was born in Jacksonville in 1985, the year I was discharged. Nothing but great memories on the Adams, met and worked with fantastic people. Wish the job market was better in Florida in 85', we would have never left. Everybody's got great stories, I've read most of them. Name: Michael Mullin Rate/Rank: EW2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Vermont E-mail address: Michael.Mullin@vtburl.ang.af.mil Comments: The 4 yrs I spent on the "Charlie Duece" was one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my life. Although I left USN after 5yrs, I continued my military career with the Air National Guard (dba USAF). I continue to boast how my Navy training and experience always outweighed what I obtained from USAF. Name: Larry Mund Rate/Rank: YN3(SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Austin, Texas E-mail address: LAMund@austin.rr.com Comments: Yea, I remember the Chucky Duce...Gave new meaning to "Haze Gray and Underway". How about them Med cruises! Had a good time while aboard the Duce, made some good friends that made the best of it. Hope all that were onboard are doing great where ever you all may be. Name: William Robert Munroe, Jr. Rate/Rank: First Commanding Officer of the Adams Served on the Adams: 1960 Currently live in: Deceased E-mail address: munroe@utm.net Comments: I am the son of William Robert Munroe, Jr., and remember vividly the Adams. My father died in 1991, and until the end considered his service on the Adams as one of the great rewards of military service. My son WRM,IV (8 yrs. old) has, above his bed, a beautiful, faded photograph of the Adams in the middle of a fine sweeping turn. This site was a joy to discover. Thanks. W.R. Munroe, III Name: Michael Murphey Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Gilmer, Texas E-mail address: murpheymg@yahoo.com Comments: Lots of good memories looking back at all the time spent aboard Charlie Duce, served with many good shipmates, and still proud to have been on the Adams. Name: Jim Murray Rate/Rank: E4 asroc gunners mate Served on the Adams: 7/28/ 1964 1965 1966 1967 2/29/ 1968 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: murray2753@aol.com Comments: I served on the Charlie 2 from July 28,1964 to February 29, 1968. I made one North Atlantic Cruise in September 1964. Three trips to the Med. Did pickit duly during the Dominican Republic conflict. One six month tour in the yards in Charleston, SC and one shakedown cruise to Gitmo. I live in Philadelphia and see the Charlie 2 all the time when I go across the bridge on I95 toward the airport. She still sits proud in the mothball fleet. The only one with her hull number showing strong. Name: Leonard "Musty" Musterel Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: May 1967 to Nov 1969 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: Comments: I'll always remember the many ports we hit on the two "MED" cruises, the North Atlantic cruise as well as the many Carribean cruises we made aboard the ADAMS. I'll never forget Naples, Italy where Terry Manganello and I had overnight and went to Rome by train to visit his uncle John who was a priest in a small church. We had a great time seeing all the sites. When we returned we both had the midnight watch, Terry in the boiler room and I was in the engine. It wasn't long into the watch when Terry ( what I remenber, was opening a valve to blow down the boiler) thats when the problems started and I never saw Terry again, but never forgot him. Name: Stephen Mutaali Rate/Rank: HN/SN Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Fla. E-mail address: stepd777@yahoo.com Comments: My time on the Adams was very timultreous to say the least, but I can honesty say,the hardships I endured at the hand of HMC Miller forged my lifes moto, {If your doing it right all the time, you"ll be doing it right at the right time]. And I want to personally thank BMCS Session for making my last 5 months such an easy transition with Deck crew. All in all I love the ship that was born when I was. Name: Dave Myerly Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 July 10, 1962 Currently live in: Denville, New Jersey 07834 E-mail address: DaveDDG2@aol.com Comments: I still have the Charlie (Deuce not Duce) CFA commissioning photo over my computer and love the memories it helps me recall. I was in the original group who reported to Newport R.I. where we lived in barracks until the CFA came down from Bath, ME. We had great times that summer. I remember ice cream eating contests between S.M.(Sam) Johnson and Pat (Hoss) Hoesel most nights. We dated nurses and WACS nearby. It was a great summer. I remember sea trials and 24 hours running in reverse at high speed for engine testing, and then to the Caribbean for missile test firings off Rosie Roads where I spent my 21st birthday and firing shots at Vieques. The missiles failed most times and one went under the ship and shot up off the other side. I was one of the original ships band members (played accordion) for the CO William Robert Munroe Jr. (Deceased) and XO Lt.CDR. Jack Hilton. (I stay in touch with Jack via email) The band played at some really fancy parties and places in Northern Europe. In Aarhus, Denmark at the Aarhus Hallen the 50 piece orchestra left the stage and we took over and rocked the house with "When The Saints Came Marching In". They wouldn't let us stop. I was a driver for the Capt. and XO in port in Europe. I remember the people of Gothenburg, Sweden lining miles of piers with cars to see us off as we left port. We stopped in Rotterdam, Vollendam, Brest, France, Kiel, Germany, Portsmouth, England and Lisbon, Portugal. I've revisited many of these places over the years. I've seen the CFA in the Philly shipyard and it is very sad. I went aboard when it was in NYC sometime in the late 1980's and found one mate was still on board from our original crew. I have since become the Executive Secretary of a group we call the "ADAMS CLASS VETERANS ASSN. INC." and we are working to save the CFA from the scrapper and to find a city for it to become a museum ship. I always like to find out what became of our shipmates and began keeping an "ADAMS CREWLIST" some years ago. I have become the "Official Keeper of the Crewlist" and have over 2500 crew members' names on the list and about 700 with emails and detailed information. We use it for notification for reunions and other information. If you?re looking for a buddy let me know and I will see what I have on file. I located our first CIC Officer, LTJG F. Massie Hughes, in Arkansas, and many other mates. I try to keep in touch with many via email. XO Capt. Jack Hilton went on to command several ships and lives near Richmond, VA. Several other officers also became CO's and Capt. of their own ships. Pat (Hoss) Hoesel (RD3) lives in Schaumburg, ILL. Jim Schmitz (RD3) is in Fond Du Lac, WI., Mike Dickhausen (ET2) lives nearby and Pat Batolotta (RD3) and Rick Baratuck (RD3) are in CA. John Bolcher (RD3) went to Sweden as he promised he would and has lived there about 30 years. Tony Rao (RD3) became a cop in Irvington, NJ and passed away years ago. Tony would go home to NJ and bring back the best cheesecakes his mother made for us. I remember helping make the CIC DRT cover with tiles and setting up and lining the original CIC plot boards. We had many pinochle games over each weekend while in port from Friday night till Monday morning. Sydney Wheat (RD2) and Al Schwenk (BT) are in upstate NY and worked for Kodak. Max Monaco (GMM) lived in NJ and passed away Nov 2005 of a brain tumor. Rich 'Pig' Pignatello (GMM) lives in VT. I would like to hear from all crewmates from the ADAMS and keep in touch to make certain I have your latest information on file for contact about reunions. Ship reunions have been about every 2 years since Leroy Houghton (CS) now Deceased and Bill O'Neill started the ADAMS DDG-2 / TATTNAL (DDG-19) combined reunions about every 2 years. Bill O'Neill is now coordinating them. Check our ADAMS Class web page at http://www.adamsclassddgvets.org/ to join our group to save the ADAMS and to see DDG reunion information. It is my hope that in the future we can formally establish a "Charles F. Adams DDG-2 Crew Member Association." Dave Myerly - Keeper of the Adams Crew List (DaveDDG2@aol.com) Name: Jerry Myers Rate/Rank: OSSR-OS2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Comments: I really loved being a member of OI division. I remeber seeing so many people come and go. I had a blast on the North Atlantic cruise. I tell people that I threw up for 6 months straight. Wouldn't trade that for the world. I miss all the skulls. Has any one heard from "TugRon 8" "Lunchbox Larry" "Mayor McCheese or Rob Bob Gooflay" Name: Myrtle Rate/Rank: Radioman Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Deleware E-mail address: jimmythehat47@gmail.com Comments: I see mostly enlisted - guess the officers have their own list. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: EW-2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Pensacola, Florida E-mail address: Dolphinfanatic11@Bellsouth.Net Comments: My time aboard the Adams was some of the best in the Navy. Name: William J. Naused Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1965 - 1966 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: oldfiretrucks@aol.com Comments: I made the med cruise in 66 Name: Rob Nee Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Ct. E-mail address: robertnee@yahoo.com Comments: I was lucky to have spent so long on the deuce! I saw alot of good people come and go... Name: Mark Randall Neer Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Glenwood Springs, CO E-mail address: mrneer@gmail.com Comments: What A Party Name: Cecil A. Nelms Rate/Rank: Unknown Served on the Adams: 1967 Currently live in: Deceased E-mail address: Danelms@gmail.com Comments: Cecil was my father and he served on the Charles F. Adams..not sure of what years but i still have his 1967 annual from the ship. I know he would like his (name) placed on your web site Name: Bruce Newell Rate/Rank: Cdr. Served on the Adams: 1971 - 1972 Currently live in: PA E-mail address: admiraln@aol.com Comments: The NATO cruise with Standing Naval Force was one of the highlights of my naval career of 29 years. The Adams crew distinguished itself far above and beyond the call of duty. Name: Timothy D. Newman Rate/Rank: Fire Controlman 2nd class E-5 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Montana E-mail address: lcampbell@ixi.net Name: Michael Nicely Rate/Rank: BM2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: VA E-mail address: Comments: Had some good times on the Adams, to bad I can't remember them all. Married, 2 kids, son serving in Iraq in U S Army. Told him to go Navy - always a bed to sleep in if you can stay in it. Hope everyone is doing well. Name: Andy Niesz Rate/Rank: E-2 Served on the Adams: 1988 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: Comments: This was one of the best ships in its class. Name: Robert S Nims Rate/Rank: ETN-2 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: rnims@rochester.rr.com Name: Mike Nohava Rate/Rank: EWC/EWCS (SW) Served on the Adams: 09/ 1983 - 1984 1985 1986 1987 - 04/ 1988 Currently live in: Colorado Springs, CO. E-mail address: Nohava1@aol.com Comments: The "Deuce" was the finest ship I have ever been associated with. There is no finer job in the Navy than being the leading Chief of a division on the "Deuce" at sea. If half of the civilians I work with were as competent as anyone on the ADAMS, life would be great! I look forward to seeing you if/when there is a reunion. Name: Clement (Clem) L. Norman Rate/Rank: GMG3 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Walkertown, North Carolina E-mail address: cnorman17@triad.rr.com Comments: Proudley served on old steamcutter. A lot of great friends were made, would love to hear from some of you. Tried to look up Elmo Hood jr. awhile back. sorry to say he had passed away in 1998. Talked to his son in Demham Springs, La. Richard Beeson lives 7 miles from me. Would love to come to the next reunion, someone please let know when the next one will be. Still have a lot of items I had purchased aboard ship. Pictures, lighters, Med. cruise book, watch etc. Looking forward to hearing from someone. Name: Richard J. Northrop Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: CWO4northrop@hotmail.com Comments: It was the first and last ship I served aboard on active duty. I have been a reservist and served on the USS Hoel, and USS Robison. It was a pleasure to be on the adams. Name: Keith Nuzzo Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Maine E-mail address: (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: FTM 3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Maryland E-mail address: johnobelenus4174@aol.com Comments: Plank Owner Name: Paul J. O'Connor Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: Feb 28 1961 1962 1963 July 31 1964 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: Comments: What a memorable tour. There's no problem remembering the day I first boarded the Charlie in Gitmo (Shake Down Cruise) along with the day I was discharged and all the other experiences in between. Enough to last a lifetime.. Feel free to e-mail me. Name: Rily Odom Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Rhome TX E-mail address: glendmn@embarqmail.com Comments: Remember boarding the Adams. Biggest ship I ever saw. Remember the Med cruises[3], Carribean, Pureto Rico , St. Thomas, the Black Sea, Casabalcana. Saw John Plajer note. Thanks for remembering. Know all those guys and more. Rememder sea details when we placed various items under the deck plates in C.I.C. Name: Robert Offen Rate/Rank: BMSA Served on the Adams: 1981 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: Comments: Anyone remember Bongin Bill Finn, or Dennis Desjarlais? Remember Captains Mast, or extra duty, painting ram room, sea bat, how bout the roach coach has made the approach? Deck force in summer of 1981. Glad I found this sight. I wanted to know what happened to DDG2 Name: Ronald Oginski Rate/Rank: YN2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 Currently live in: AR E-mail address: ronoski@yahoo.com Comments: I am a Plank Owner for the USS C.F. Adams (DDG-2) and was at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard while the Adams was being built... I was advanced to YN2 while assigned to the nucleus crew at Bath.... I worked for the then CDR Monroe.... I have fond memories serviing on the Adams and those memories will always stay with me.... Name: Charles J. Oliver Rate/Rank: BTC/BTCS Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 -DECOM Currently live in: FL E-mail address: Comments: Went aboard as a brand new BTC, had some good times, some bad times, some highlights and some lowlights but always had good people around to get thru what ever came up. Roll on Chuckie Duece!!! Name: Warren Olsen Rate/Rank: BT3/BTFN Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: Itsme62664@aol.com Comments: Foward fire room, Pribyl was 1st class in charge (still got your tattoos?) Name: Michael W (o-ski) Olszewski Rate/Rank: EMFN Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Detroit Mich E-mail address: mwogp245@aol.com Comments: Had a learning exp with all of you Name: William ( Bill ) O'Neill Rate/Rank: ETN3 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: Comments: WOW! 21 of my shipmates listed here. Why didn't I check here sooner. I don't recognize some of the names. However, some of you, I will never forget. I was the guy you saw every evening in my lawn chair editing the news for WIPE TV, Some of you nicknamed me Smiley or Drifty. I also wore a short timers chain with 1800 links; then, I re-enlisted. Every time I hear a news story about hazing I think of the shell-back initiation. My civilian (slimey-pollywog) co-workers do not believe that or any other "CFA sea story." Name: Gilbet Ornelas Rate/Rank: SN 3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: CALIF Name: John C. Ott (Doc) Rate/Rank: HM2 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: Comments: The guys I served with made the Adams great - great crew, great ship. I hold many fond memories - too many to list. Name: Leo Ott Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1977,1978,1979,1980 Currently live in: New Holstein, WI E-mail address: llott08385@yahoo.com Comments: Had a lot of good times on the Adams. We worked hard and we played hard. Still keep in contact with Victor Reyes, Jerry Czerwinski, Ed Healey (EJ), and Ed Proctor. Good to see alot of recognizable names on the list. Name: John H. Outlaw Jr. Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1967 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Florida E-mail address: j.outlaw@comcast.net Comments: It was a great experience especially the trip to the Black sea. I still have my bluenose card. Name: Bryan Ovitt Rate/Rank: MSSA Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 Currently live in: Fort Lauderdale, FL E-mail address: bface69@yahoo.com Comments: It was such an honor to serve onboard the USS. CHARLES F. ADAMS DDG-2, I learned a lot and met a lot of great people. I would not trade in my travels for anything in the world. Name: Kevin "Owe" Owens Rate/Rank: STG1 Served on the Adams: 1884 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: Comments: Some of the best memories of my 20-year Navy career. When we hit port, the "Chuckie-Deuce" was always on the loose (and god knows I helped...). My AS/CA division people were the best! If you guys are out there, drop me a line. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Woodbine, Iowa E-mail address: raypacheco53@yahoo.com Comments: On the helm for 4 hours in hurricane force winds (wow)yepekya!!! Name: Jay E. Painter Rate/Rank: HT Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: navy_bison@hotmail.com Comments: My father was a member of the Adams back in the 1970's. He was killed last year by an underage drunk driver while on his way to work. I am Jacob Painter and I am currently serving aboard the USS Preble (DDG-88). My father was always telling sea stories to me from the time I was very young, and telling me about all the guys he worked with. If any of you remember my dad and have any interesting stories to tell please email me. Thanks IC2/IC3 Painter USS Preble Name: Wayne Palmer Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Pa. E-mail address: Palmerwayne@hotmail.com Name: Roy Patterson Rate/Rank: E-4 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: rpatterson@sjha.org Comments: I saw the ship on a trip to Philly. Brought back a lot of memories. Name: Allan Bruce Paul Rate/Rank: Damage Controlman 1ST Class Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Comments: Allan retired to Shelby, NC in 1969 after 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked in construction and maintenance until 1996. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1992, and had his left lung removed at that time. He continued to work and live a very active life until his sudden death on December 1 2003 of pneumonia. Name: Leo Payne Rate/Rank: PN3 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Willis, Michigan E-mail address: tpayne@provide.net Comments: Still keep in touch with Wayne Henderson & Mike Deitz, the Baltimorons. We pulled into Recife on my 21st Birthday, August 1973. What a party! Name: Jeffrey Peavey Rate/Rank: SM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Attleboro, Ma E-mail address: gunnymac@comcast.net Comments: Miss the duece, the crew from the Signal Bridge, Bridge and the guys in the Weapons Division. Name: Jerry Pech Rate/Rank: Ens. - Lt.j.g. Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: MD E-mail address: pechj@tst.tracor.com Comments: Served as First Lt. and ASWO. Participated in STANAVFORLANT and MIDEASTFOR deployments - both VERY memorable times. Name: Al Pepper, LCDR, USN, Retired Rate/Rank: ENS/LTJG Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 E-mail address: alpepper@hotmail.com Comments: Served as ship's COMMO. Later served on OLIVER HAZARD PERRY, SAMUEL GOMPERS (DESERT STORM), GEORGE WASHINGTON, LA SALLE, CINCLANTFLT, INSURV LANT, and COMOPTEVFOR. Currently a defense contractor (C4I Testing) with Scientific Research Corporation, supporting the MUOS and JTRS Programs. Name: Joe Perez Rate/Rank: YN3/YN2 Served on the Adams: August 1969 - May 1970 Currently live in: Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 E-mail address: perez4@bellsouth.net Comments: Served on board for one Med cruise - reported to the ship just before we left for the Sixth Fleet and was released from active duty upon our return to Mayport in May 1970. We had too many YN's and PN's so Dave Davis, my Sea Daddy, had me serve as Master At Arms of our compartment. Wayne Selleck (who I understand was killed in an automobile accident in 1970) and Ron (sorry, Ron, I cannot recall your last name) were my friends and co-workers. I have many fond memories of the Deuce. I was pleased to be a member of the ship's staff. Name: Chuck "Jr" Perkins Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: cperkin2@twcny.rr.com Comments: I had some great times on the duece. Fred, BooBoo, Soupman, Flex, Spike, Fanman, Nando, The Crum, Smitty(squeal like pig), Eggs to name a few. Hope everyone is great and nobody has mentioned "Betty Lou" the pole in the aft engineroom. I'll never forget that time in my life. Hope to hear from anyone on board. Name: William (Bill) Perkins Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Washington E-mail address: sillygoose@wavecable.com Comments: Retired as an RMC in 1978, then retired from Civil Service in 1991. My wife and I enjoy traveling and the excitement at Reno and Las Vegas, Nev. We live in Port Orchard, Wa., where the air is fresh and the water runs clear. Making a career in the Navy was one of the BEST things I ever did. The benefits are very beneficial. Always glad to hook up with an "Ole shipmate".. Name: Darrell M. Perry Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Kentucky E-mail address: Comments: Had some of the best times of my life while I was assigned to the USS Charles F Adams. I am proud to say I sailed with one of the best crews that the Adams has had. Name: Michael Perry Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Louisiana E-mail address: jg2002@peoplepc.com Comments: For the short period I was aboard, it was one of the best ships I can say I had been on at that time. As well as the people aboard. Name: Stephen (Steve) Perry Rate/Rank: STG3 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Los Angeles E-mail address: steveperry@gmx.com Comments: Sea trials @ Hatteras after Philly were intense, Caribbean was awesome, Gitmo was weird, and Med was cool 'really great guys on that ship p- I consider myself to be very fortunate to be part of such a great crew - Still think about the GONG SHOW in the Med! Name: Tom Petrie Rate/Rank: ETN-3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: None given Comments: I was on board when the ship and carrier group captured a Russian destroyer for 24 hrs. (Did flight ops.) Name: Jeff Phelps Rate/Rank: Bt/FM Served on the Adams: 1989 1990 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: phelpsj@fishers.in.us Comments: Johnny Costa, Jones, Kevin Lempner hope you guys are doing well. Jeff Name: Roger Phelps Rate/Rank: BT-3 to BT-2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 and 1979 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: rpimpala@comcast.net Comments: I still see the old girl each day as I drive past to go to work, It would be good to hear from anyone from "B" and "M" Division, however all are welcome. I enjoyed my tour of duty on the Adams, It was awesome to see that Gold Engineering "E" painted on the stack. Name: David L Phillips Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: February 1963 1964 March 1965 Currently live in: Mill Spring, North Carolina E-mail address: ttoddphil@windstream.net Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with me. Name: James Paul Phillips Rate/Rank: BT-FN BT2 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: N. Little Rock AR E-mail address: jimmypphillips46@yahoo.com Comments: Had great time would like to hear from ship mates Name: Ron (fuzz) Phillips Rate/Rank: fr mm2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: Comments: Had a lot of really good times on the deuce still looking for vinnie the trojan man al jennings hound dog ed houlihan and mike copper s Name: Scott Pierce Rate/Rank: FC2-FC1 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: fc1pierce@ameritech.net Comments: The men of the CFA I served with are the ones I think of when I put on my uniform. They made me a Sailor Name: Ken Pieri Rate/Rank: LT (Supply Officer) Served on the Adams: July 1986 1987 December 1988 Currently live in: Jacksonville, FL E-mail address: kpieri@yahoo.com Comments: Great crew and good times! Retired in 1997. Name: Christopher L. Pifer Rate/Rank: EW 1 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Columbus, Ohio E-mail address: cpzzz@aol.com Comments: Great comaraderie. Good friends, good times. Any of the bad has faded away. The DUECE. Name: Richard J Pignatello Rate/Rank: Gunners Mate Missile Man-3 Served on the Adams: Plank Owner 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Warren, Vermont E-mail address: Ppigrichie@aol.com Comments: I have complete list of Names of all plank owners Name: Walker Pirmann Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Penna E-mail address: walker.pirmann@comcast.net Comments: Met and served with a lot of good people aboard the Duece.Had alot of good times and bad but that is just life. Hope to hear from some of you old snipes to see what you are up to. Name: Chip Pittman Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 Currently live in: Rochester, NY E-mail address: Flychip@rochester.rr.com Comments: Hotel Charles F. Adams is a song I just can't shake! Thanks Chuck & Chuck. Name: Kenneth Pitts Rate/Rank: BTC-BTCS(SW) Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: Comments: I still remember Capt Branco singing "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". The Deuce was my favorite tour. We had some hard times, and some great times. Chuck Strode, and the other Chuck-Enstall, were among my favorite musicians, er, shipmates. We had a great CPO mess, where I grew up. Actually I never grew up, but I did retire in 1993. I'm still having the time of my life, and hope you all are, too. God Bless you all.(E-mail, please) Name: John Plajer Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: Comments: What a great site! See some names I remember but can't place the faces. I live in Philly and see ol #2 at the Navy base going over the 95 bridge. It's great to hear all the memories such as the missile mis-firings, Gitmo, Dominican Republic. How about the Artic Circle Bluenose Trip/ Who still has their card? Scotland, England, and ice in the North Atlantic. I want to throw some names out - Mike Shull, Rielly Odum, Ronnie Street, Les Majors, Wayne Lehmann. I saw Russell Belile in this list also. Hope to hear from someone. Name: Herb L Poole Rate/Rank: Engineering Officer/LT. Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: herb_poole@bellsouth.net Comments: Adams was attached to the NATO Standing Naval Force in 1972. We went to so many diplomatic receptions that I quit drinking for a year on our return to home port. The two most memorable events: 1) During a missle exercise the thing went out of control and plunged into the sea several hundred yards to starboard and about a minute later it came roaring to life out of the water on our port side. 2) Stealing the Marines' bus in San Juan. Name: James H. Porter Rate/Rank: STG1 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: Comments: I had some really good times on the Adams. Sometimes to good a time. Enjoyed a lot of the guys from AS Division. What a wild bunch of guys! If you remember me, then E-mail me. Name: Jerry Potter Rate/Rank: EM2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Milledgeville Ga. E-mail address: jepotter2@gmail.com Name: Thomas L Powe, PhD Rate/Rank: PN3/PN2 (SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Personnel decommissioning team Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: tlpowe1@yahoo.com Comments: A lot of great memories, arrived to the Duece (4) days before its last Med-cruise. Started on the "Deck" with Lt Capps and a great group of BM's. If I never see a paint can or brush it would not be soon enough (laugh BM's). The first Seaman aboard to obtain the ESWS designated. Thanks PNCS Hurt and the other Chiefs for all your help. Reading about my fellow shipmates make me feel so pride to have served with a group of professional onboard Chuckie Duece. BM Durham, SK Breaux, Sn Barnett, BM Johnny Spears, just to names a few. Fair Winds and God Bless you ALL. Name: Greg Pratt Rate/Rank: PN2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: Gpratt7@hotmail.com Comments: Some of my greatest memories are of the years I spent on the Chuckie Deuce. I remember sitting at my Selectric II typewriter with my back to Chief Brady's back (inches away) as he worked at his typewriter. I enjoyed my time with you chief! I think of those days, often. Today, my closet is larger than our office was! Those were tight quarters, but I think they worked to create a close-knit team. Chief Hurt, you were a true inspiration. You were always smiling and positive. By the way, do you still collect Lladro? Everytime I see those fine collectables I think of you. Steve Kinderman was a neat guy. So was Marty Coughlin. Remember throwing things back & forth through the hole between our offices? Dupe, you're a one and only! :0) Those were great times. We worked hard, played hard and grew up in the process. I'll always remember those years and when I do, they bring a smile to my face. Name: Terry Pribyl Rate/Rank: BT1 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: Comments: I sure would like to hear from some of my old shipmates. Name: Matthew J. (Skip) Principe Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Massachusetts E-mail address: Comments: Plankowner, did the pre-com detail,in Newport and Boston, spent the best couple of years of my life there. Back then we were known as "The Jolly Charlie" OR "The Suckey Chuckie" depending on which FT you talked to. If you remember this do you remember Eberly FTM2 he designed the ships ensigna the lion rampart on the bench in the missile computer room below the messdeck. Went to the first reunion OCT 2000 at Cape Cod, Mass. looking foreward to OCT 2001 @ Charleston S.C. Name: Jack Pugh Rate/Rank: LT(ASWO) Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: Comments: CHARLIE DEUCE Second to None Name: Steven A. Pulley Rate/Rank: OS2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 to Decomm Currently live in: Munroe Falls, Ohio E-mail address: Comments: Name: Craig Pulver Rate/Rank: LT, SC Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: capulver@mail.com, cpulver@salts.navy.mil Comments: Had some great times and adventure. Great crew! I retired from the Navy in 1997. Name: Bob Pyrock Rate/Rank: RD4 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Conover, NC E-mail address: pyrocks2@bellsouth.net Comments: Plankowner. Had some really great times while serving on the Adams. Knew Dave Myerly, great guy, Massey Hughes, Great officer. I wish I knew how to get in touch with him. I have a lot of good memories of my two years on the CF Adams. Like to hear from old shipmates Name: Theodore A. Pytlik Rate/Rank: Lt (CIC Officer) Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Ted.A.Pytlik@usa.dupont.com Comments: My son just found this web-site and pointed it out to me, knowing I served aboard DDG-2. My three years aboard the "Charlie Deuce" were great. I followed Wayne Jordan back to the Naval Academy for a teaching tour after leaving the Adams. Pound for pound the Charles F. Adams was the fightingest ship in the Navy and a great tour for a young officer to learn what the surface Navy was all about. I still have "fond"?? memories of being Shore Patrol Officer in Port Au Prince Haiti for some R&R from Gitmo. The stop in St Croix was great as well. Only rough spot was our 13 month overhaul in the Philly shipyards. Anyone passing through the Richmond,VA area give me a shout and we'll swap sea stories. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: SK 3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Served on the Adams: St. Pete. FL E-mail address: bquale7@yahoo.com Comments: Would like to get in touch with Ernest Huddleston Jr., Nolan Picou Jesus Pimintel, and anybody who knew me on the Adams. Name: Kevin Quesenberry Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: June 1983 1984 1985 September 1986 Served on the Adams: Maine E-mail address: bud1897@hotmail.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: ENS-LTjg Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: rogramsey@embarqmail.com Comments: I was the second Communications Officer on the ADAMS. Do I ever remember the Cuban Crisis in 1962. Name: Scott Rankin Rate/Rank: HT 1 Served on the Adams: Sept 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 (until Decom) Currently live in: Iowa E-mail address: scott1849@cox.net Comments: The Duce was where I learned most of my life and navy lessons. Name: Bo Raulerson Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: bo@bosbooks.com Comments: Great website, brings back lots of memories. For the most part, good ones. Name: Michael Rebyak Rate/Rank: OS2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: Comments: It took a long time to find this site!!!!!! Name: Michael Dennis Rechy Rate/Rank: HT3 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 Currently live in: El Paso, Texas E-mail address: michaelrechy@yahoo.com Comments: Just thought I would look up the Adams and see whats up! Glad I did! Wish I could remember more names! Anybody remember that great underground newspaper!! rotflmao! Name: Robert W. Reed Jr. Rate/Rank: EM2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: North Caldwell, New Jersey E-mail address: livewire8659@optonline.net Comments: Some of the best times of my life. I was extremely proud to be part of the "ADAM'S EXPERIENCE", and still am. Best crews, best ship. I would like to see it preserved. I gave it a visit in Phili around 92 and it was still in good shape. The "New Jersey" is now a museum in Camden, NJ, maybe we can find dock space near there. Any idea's? Name: Charles Reese Rate/Rank: BT-3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: breese8437@aol.com Comments: A great experience: instilled a work ethic in me that still guides me. Name: William Reinard Rate/Rank: HT3/HT2 Served on the Adams: June 1980 - Nov. 1981 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: rinohard2u@aol.com Comments: I arrived on the Adams as a new HT3 and found out if you were coming from a tender that it was the same as coming straight out of boot! No respect given by the four year FA's-it had to be earned there. I spent the better part of my time mig welding the deck adjacent to MT.52, whenever she fired off a round you could stand there and watch the deck spidercrack in all directions. The chiefs in aft chief's berthing (below MT.52) were always bitching that the firefighting water was dripping on their heads. One of my fonder memories was welding in 50.cal machine gun mounts on the signal bridge on the way to the IO. The glare reflecting off my white T-shirt under my mask resulted in me getting severe flashburn the day before Thanksgiving. Next day I had head of the chowline privileges as I was escorted through with both eyes bandaged. It was truly the best Navy meal I ate but never saw. It was a great ship and the crew was the best I served with in my ten years of service. Anybody remembering me by all means drop me a line. Name: William E Reiser Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Bethlehem, PA E-mail address: willy2one@hotmail.com Comments: It was an interesting time, especially the Mid East Cruise Name: Larry Kenneth Reno Jr. Rate/Rank: operations specialist, petty officer 2nd class (esws) - OS2(SW) Served on the Adams: July 1988, 1989 - Decommisioning Crew Member Currently live in: Jacksonville, Florida E-mail address: larry.reno@easternfirst.com Comments: I was stationed on the USS Charles F. Adams DDG2 (First in Her Class Second to None !) from july of 1988 until her last day of service, I was lucky to be apart of the decommioning crew. I proudly display a picture and my decommioning plaque in my office for everyone to see. Name: Terry Retherford aka RUT Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Grand Junction, CO E-mail address: terryretherford@gmail.com Comments: Had some great times and learned a lot about life at an early age maybe a little to much great to read some of the post brings back many forgotton memories! would like to hear from bob lowe or john tasso Name: Gerald J Richard Rate/Rank: BM3 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: rich3737@cableone.net Name: LeRoy Riddell Rate/Rank: OS1 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 Currently live in: Minnesota E-mail address: nccusnrt@the-bridge.net Comments: I had a great time on board and I had a great division of OS's. We seemed to spend a lot of time in Roosevelt Roads and the term WAFWOT seemed to appear on every thing around the ship. Name: Bryan Ridley Rate/Rank: SN - GMMSN - GMM3 Served on the Adams: 9/ 1982 1983 1984 to 12/ 1985 Currently live in: Waxahachie, Texas E-mail address: bryan.ridley@sbcglobal.net Name: David A. Rieger Rate/Rank: FC2 Served on the Adams: Aug 1983 1984 1985 1986 Dec 1987 Currently live in: Palm Harbor, Fl. E-mail address: drieger@pcsonet.com Comments: I hope all are still well from the Chucky Duece. I would like to hear from some of the old guys. Name: Bruce Rieland Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Starbuck MN E-mail address: brieland@fibrominn.com Comments: Well I was part of fwd fireroom and aft fireroom best friends Chris Name: Harold Riley Rate/Rank: SH3/E-4 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Jacksonville, Florida E-mail address: hjjrock@bellsouth.net Comments: Charlie Deuce was my first ship and the one with the fondest memories over a twenty year career. I wish all of you the best and God Bless!! Name: David P Ristau Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Sarasota, FLORIDA E-mail address: dave_ristau@yahoo.com Comments: Glad to see a move like this. What can we do to help? Name: Clayton Ritchie Rate/Rank: SHSA Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 Aug. 1980 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: ritchiesgent@sbcglobal.net Comments: I was the barber, laundry man, and ran ship store, mostly in the barber shop and most will remember me as the barber in that time. Hey Larry Sparks, Ens. Riley & Lt. Bond. I can't remember to much else, like many, we had our good times and our bad. Name: Michael Rivers Rate/Rank: ET3-ET2(SW) Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: St. Marys, GA E-mail address: chrivers@tds.net Comments: Proud to have served on board. Best ship in the navy. "First in class, second to none." Name: Paul "Dusty" Roberts Rate/Rank: GMM-2 Served on the Adams: 1974 1975 1976 1977 Currently live in: Massachussetts E-mail address: cestu@erols.com or bubble_head_021@yahoo.com Comments: The Deuce. Duece coupe of "the life" at sea. Can you smell it? No, not Jax, the ocean at night in the Triangle. The feel of 10 to 20 as you pull away. The smell of salt, the Med, the Atlantic, Basva Straights. Listen wheels up, ok radiate. The whistle sound of the Bear in retreat, no, maybe it was the Mig relanding in Tripoli. General Quaters at 2AM. Do the Lybians have a word in arabic, "Battle Group"? What do you mean we are on the wrong beach, guns what guns, hey why are those Marines over there? Why are they waving so frantically? Ever slept standing up?? And what is a trifecta?? Bob, tide, high?? NAW :) Seen Corder's new car, lights up where?? How many gallons of oil are left, Chief will that be enough? What do you mean fix the leaks?? Meet the new XO, yes on the Asroc deck. What's a "trick wheel"? Do you want those eggs over easy, or less powder? Yes, Rick that is a "brown trout". And you thought camels were only in the desert.....ha Name: Brian Roberts Rate/Rank: SA/SN Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Huson, Montana E-mail address: catchnrlees@gmail.com Comments: Brings back tons of memories! Name: Tim Roberts Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 1976 Currently live in: Chicago, IL E-mail address: TIMR60646@AOL.COM Comments: Ah yes! Mayport and the 'Charlie Deuce'. If the Navy would have filmed one night of our lives at the Castaways bar, they would never have recruiting problems for the rest of their lives. I want to send a special hello to my old shipmates Connie Johns(OHIO), John Smith(OHIO), and Mike Crafton(somewhere in Missouri, I think). I was a snipe in Main Control and Marvin Furry(Illinois?) if you see this - contact me and let me know how you're doing. One of the proudest moments of my life was when we received the MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION for the Middle East Deployment. I've long lost the medal - but not the memories. It wasn't always a party (especially the Philly Shipyard ) - but the good times were the greatest! P.S. BT1 Brady is still the scariest man I have ever met inside or outside the navy. Oh yeah! And Bruce Smith, if your reading this, contact me - I always thought you were one in a million! Name: Robert Robertson Rate/Rank: Ens/Ltjg/LT Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Klein, TX E-mail address: rrobertson1@kleinisd.net Comments: I share many stories of my time on the Deuce with anyone who will listen. Usually prompted by a question on my Shellback certificate in my office. I relieved Skip Boxall as DCA and then moved to Missile Fire Control Officer when Tom Metz broke his ankle sliding into second while in the shipyard in Philly. Remember the North Atlantic and enjoying two beers on the fantail in the Indian Ocean. Name: Ron Roddam Rate/Rank: OS2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1980 Currently live in: California E-mail address: ron@roddam.net Comments: I was a good friend of OSSN J. Schlong. I can't help but look back at the Charlie Deuce with the fondest of memories. I reported to OI Div with 6 other 19-20 year olds. We were young, energetic, and traveling the world for Uncle Sam. Our experiences made us brothers. One of those experiences was getting the pleasure of waking up Dr. D. for the next watch. Whaaatt...!!!Would love to hear from Bob Lowe, Rick Barriault, Paul Augustine, Larry Braughton, J. R. Cook, Mark Schlippman, Chuck Harris, Bob Moore, Ron Monk or any others. Fair winds, brothers... Name: Jose Rodriguez Rate/Rank: OSSN-OS2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Rock Island, IL E-mail address: emailjosew@yahoo.com Comments: I graduated “A” school and boarded a C-130 headed for Bahrain to meet up with the Adams. She had to drop anchor off the beach and I boarded a boat to get to her. It was around 1700 there was a beer barge alongside. I was given two beers and drank those and then OS2 Turpentine took me to the mess deck and I ate some spaghetti. That was my first memory about the Adams. I have many more, like getting sea sick quite a few times (eventually I got used to the motion of the ocean), 12 on 12 off and when you are on the 12 off we GQ is sounded (that was always fun), and liberty in Lisbon. I left the Navy in 88 and joined the reserves. In 1992 I joined the Marine Corps and will be retiring as a Master Sergeant on 31 May 2011. Life as a Marine on a ship is much better than that of a sailor...eat, work out, sleep, eat, sleep. Fair winds and following seas. Semper Fi. Name: Oscar Rodriguez Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Iowa E-mail address: oxrodrig@mchsi.com Comments: After all these years, how could I forget the old "Suckie-Chuckie" and all the friends and great times. One way or another, she will always sail with pride and honor... ROD Name: Richard E. Rollison Rate/Rank: FTM3/FTM2 Served on the Adams: Aug 1961 July 1962 Currently live in: Nevada E-mail address: trolls@winnemucca.net Comments: Originally assigned to commissioning crew of DDG-5. However, she was at least six months behind schedule and was reassigned to CFA. The radar room was utter chaos in the early days. The Northern Europe tour was a most memorable experience. I longed to get back to the west coast and eventually transferred to commission USS Berkeley DDG-15. Was in Gulf of Tonkin incident August 1964. Also served two years aboard USS Waddell DDG-24 1968-1970. Retired FTCS in 1977. Name: Stanley C. Rook Rate/Rank: FTB2(SS) Served on the Adams: Aug 1965 - 1966 - thru Aug 1967 Currently live in: Ravenel, South Carolina E-mail address: charlesrook@att.net Comments: Good Duty -- Worked CIC, Missile Plot, Gun Plot Name: John A. Rose Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: jaremr79@aol.com Comments: This site was great to find and reminisce! The Charlie 'Deuce' was one fine ship to be on. The Mid East Cruise and ports like Djibouti, Lorenco Marques, Luanda, Port Louis, Mombasa, Recife were fine places for liberty! The North Atlantic cruise with Portsmouth and 3 days in London will always be near the top of my list. I'm looking forward to seeing the 'Deuce' up in Michigan. I've kept some memorabilia I'd be glad to donate to her memory. Name: Gerald Roudybush Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: groudybush@earthlink.net Comments: Worked in missile plot with Butch Springer and J.D. Bragdon. Name: Larry Rouse Rate/Rank: EW2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: Comments: Didn't know it at the time, but the years on the Charlie Duece were the best of my career! Name: Gary Royal Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: garygou@stic.net Comments: Had a good deal of fun and grew up a bunch. Met some good people and realy happy to be out to the Navy. Name: William R Rucker Rate/Rank: RD 3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: E-mail address: b_rucker3333@sbcglobal.net Comments: Name: Lawrence "Jay" Russell Rate/Rank: SK2 Served on the Adams: 1973 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: admin@webjabeth.com Comments: I remember Djibouti, Lorenco Marques, Luanda, Port Louis, Mombasa, Recife, and also spending time dead in the water in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. Also seeing a cruiser (I think it was the Albany) off Norfolk coast almost laying on side while riding a storm. I was the optar record keeper -- redhair that hung out sunbathing on the fantail on the way around Africa. Name: Vince Russo Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1983 - 1984 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: Comments: WOW...great job on the CHUCKY-DUCE website and the ADAMS is going to be a museum too. I can't wait to visit. I toured the USS INTREPID and the USS EDSON (DDG) in NEW YORK and was happy to see a nice photo onboard the EDSON of the C.F. ADAMS firing ASROC. Thanks for the memories (DUCE) Name: R.E.(Bob) Rutherford Rate/Rank: STG2 (sw) Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Decom Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: Bronco@centurytel.net Comments: I left the Navy after Chucky Deuce. But have many fond memories like the Tiger cruise when my Dad became a Honorary crewman. Catching Sea snakes in the med. Is any of the old Sonar Gang still out there if so drop me a line Name: Ronald E. Ruys Rate/Rank: CDR, USN (Ret) Served on the Adams: Dec. 1967 1968 Nov. 1969 Currently live in: Columbia, SC E-mail address: delftcdr@earthlink.net Comments: While aboard the "Charlie Deuce" I served as the Missile Officer and Fire Control Officer, arriving as an Ensign and leaving as a LTJG. (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 Currently live in: Oxford, Al. E-mail address: wjs47@bellsouth.net Comments: Was on the Adams in Charleston and also 66 med Cruise with 2 or 3 times in the Carib. Johnny Outlaw, are you still around? It's me - Charlie the tuna. Name: Gary L. Sandercock Rate/Rank: LTjg Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: California E-mail address: Grummpie@aol.com Comments: Gained valuable experience while on board the C.F.Adams. As I often hear, you can take the boy out of the Navy but can't take the Navy out of the boy! On the back of my desk I have a model of the C.F. Adams. Picking up my wife at the Philadelphia Airport last week, June 3, 2002, saw the C.F.Adams in the moth ball fleet. Name: Rick Sanders Rate/Rank: FTM1 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: Comments: Good ship, good crew. I served just short of 5 years on the Charley Deuce. Two Med cruises, a year in the Philadelphia yards (twice, '75 and '79) plus a couple of shorter deployments to the Carib for gunfire system testing. I worked on the Tartar Missile Radar system. Would love to see her again. I made it to Mayport back in 1987 but she was out to sea and I had to settle for a quick tour of a sister ship, the Tattnall (DDG19, I think). Name: Ron Sanders Rate/Rank: EM-2 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Las Cruces, NM E-mail address: rcsanders@msn.com Name: Rob (Sandy) Sanderson Rate/Rank: GM3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Japan E-mail address: eoa1@yahoo.com Comments: Whoa! What a ride. Remember the greenies waiting for chow? Name: Robert E. Sandifer Rate/Rank: STG3 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: Robert - the email address you sent me doesn't work. Please email me directly with a correction. Comments: I made one med cruise while serving on board 1977-1978. Took her into the Philly naval shipyard, re-enlisted in December 1979 and left ship. Name: Steve Sanford Rate/Rank: QM2 (SW) Served on the Adams: Oct 1978 1979 1980 1981 May 1982 Currently live in: Amarillo, Texas E-mail address: lawmankls@gmail.com Name: Johnny Santistevan Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Geronimo, OK E-mail address: johnny.santistevan@sbcglobal.net Name: Bob Sawyer Rate/Rank: MM3/MM2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: San Antonio, Texas E-mail address: r_sawyer@att.net Comments: Retirement is approaching in the next few years, hard to believe that all the experience I had aboard the Charles F. Adams was the springboard towards where I am today Name: John Schafer Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: adamsvet@johnweb.net Comments: I am searching for fellow crew members who were in Weapon Division. I need to find out if others have had similar medical problems to mine as I believe there may be a chemical link to certain Neurologigal disorders we may have all been exposed to. Name: Dean Scheidt Rate/Rank: MMFN Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 Currently live in: Stuarts Draft, VA E-mail address: drag50@comcast.net Comments: I wish I could go back and re-live those times with a different attitude. For those who think you remember who I am, I was the guy that was always drunk or U.A. (Unauthorized Absense). Again, I could have had some great friends and fun times if I would've had a better attitude. Name: Al Schichler (Gruber) Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: schichler@frontiernet.net Comments: I came aboard in early 1971 when the Adams was in the Charleston SC. shipyards. Made the North Atlantic/Med Cruise and later, the Middle East Deployment in '73 after almost going to Viet Nam. Seeing all these crewmember names brings back a lot of great memories of cruising the high seas and all the bars on the beach. Name: Ben Schichler Rate/Rank: Boatswain's mate Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Rochester,NY E-mail address: Bonz_41@yahoo.com Comments: Wow, remember alot of names and Good times, young and stupid, I ended up becoming a Boiler Operater, Used to hang tight with Phil Harry ( ButterBall ) , Mike Cox, FX Higgins, Bruce Mowday, Eric Helfgott, Wesil , and a bunch Im to burnt to remember...I remember when we got kicked out of Athens, Did 2 Med cruises and discharged June 20th 1979 in Philly... Name: Joseph Schill Rate/Rank: MMCS (SW) Served on the Adams: 1980 - 1981 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: smokyjoe2@aol.com Comments: Great crew and a wonderful IO deployment Name: Todd Schlicher Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 Currently live in: Canton, MI E-mail address: morsch42@yahoo.com Name: David Schmale Rate/Rank: DC2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Fort McMurray, Alberta E-mail address: dschmale@live.ca Comments: I reported on board in Nov of 68 in beautiful Charleston, SC. Got to do a few months of mess cooking in the Chief's quarters, then did a few weeks in each of the boiler and engine rooms. Spent the rest of my tour aboard the Adams in the Shipfitter Shop. Did many cruises to the Caribbean, San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Bermuda, Gitmo; also eight months in the Med, and up and down the east coast. Things I miss are: the Roach Coach, Liberty Call, growing a beard before Zumwalt said it was OK, Mid Rats, Card games in the M&R compartment, 72's and 96's. Name: George A. Schmidt Rate/Rank: QMSN Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Vero Beach, Florida E-mail address: georgeaschmidt@comcast.net Comments: Plank Owner Name: Raymond Schmidt, M.D. Rate/Rank: LT Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Missouri E-mail address: Comments: Came out of NROTC to the Adams Jan 1982. Served as Gunnery Officer for 15 months and then Navigating Officer and NX Department Head for the next 15 months. Left to go to Medical School in 1984... Love the website! Name: Rob Schouw Rate/Rank: Snrt-1 Served on the Adams: 1972 Currently live in: Vlissingen, Netherlands E-mail address: rob@schouw.vlissingennet.nl Comments: Although I did not sail ON the Adams but WITH it, I still cannot forget that great ship and crew. I was a signalman on the Dutch ship Evertsen during Stanavforlant and we had a lot of friends within the signal force of the Adams. We had great times together on our ships and in several ports. Unforgetable. By the way, I still have the cap of sailor Kencke...... Name: Dale Schroeder Rate/Rank: BT-E-2 Served on the Adams: 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: dlschroe@yahoo.com Comments: What a time I had on the Adams. Can't remember any of my shipmates by name but still remember faces. How bout the time we spent in Karachi, most of us were stoned out of our minds from smoking those cigerates that the cab driver would fix. Riding the camels, the trip to the zoo and the trip to the local market. I hated every minute I was on ship but wouldn't trade it for any thing in the world. If you can't remember me I was in the aft. fireroom during the mid East cruise, North Atlantic cruise and the ship yards in Phili. We had a great crew in both firerooms and I made a lot of friends that I would like to hear from. Drop me an E-Mail. Name: Bill Schwalm Rate/Rank: EM-2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Kentucky, From Missouri till 2 years ago. E-mail address: swamie07@gmail.com Comments: Being a Plank Owner was a great experience. I enjoyed my time serving aboard the Charles F. Adams. If any of my shipmates are out there, send me an e-mail. Name: Michael A. Scofield Rate/Rank: FTG3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: San Antonio, Texas E-mail address: ivar_runamagi@hotmail.com Comments: Went on board during a drydock period in Charleston. Made a couple Med cruises, several trips down to the Carribean, a wonderful shakedown at Gitmo, spent a great 4th of July in Sandefjord, Norway, where we ruined a screw while leaving. Had fun everywhere. I look back on my days on the Adams as some of the best days of my life, just didn't know it then. Name: Gregory L. Scoggins Rate/Rank: BT3 - E4 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: gkscog@aol.com Name: Alfred C. Scott Rate/Rank: RM2 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Arizona E-mail address: al.scott@pni.com or alfredcscott@cox.net Comments: It was a great part of my life. I enjoyed my time on the Adams, in the Radio Shack - Communications - Operations. Name: John D. Seabourn Rate/Rank: OSSA-OS2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Oklahoma E-mail address: jdseabourn@msn.com Comments: The Duece was my first and best ship. I'm proud to have been an Operations Specialist on a Conventional Guided Missile Destroyer. Take away the computers from the OS's of today and they would be lost! Did we kick butt during STANAVFORLANT 1982? Remember the first night in Kiel? I don't. It's not every day the "Old Man" takes a whole division to Mast! How did Philadelphia survive with us in drydock for a year? Remember GITMO and SPECOPS off the coast of Nicaragua in 1984? You shipmates I served with were the best. Please drop me a line. Name: Joe Seegars Rate/Rank: EW3 EW2 EW1 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Name: Bryan Sepulveda Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 Currently live in: Phoenix, Arizona E-mail address: B_Sepulveda@mcso.maricopa.org Comments: Had a great time met some a great bunch of guys, saw a lot of places that i probably wont ever see again. Recieved my Blue Nose certificate on her. Speaking of would any body know how to get a copy of the certificate i some how lost it. Name: Lawrence (Larry) Seymour Rate/Rank: QM3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Allyn, WA E-mail address: ljseymour@msn.com Comments: Started my career as a non rate on the Adams made it to QM3 and currently a Puget Sound Pilot. It was a great career starter and a ton of great memories. Name: Larry Shaffer Rate/Rank: FC 2 SW Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: klmshaffer@cfl.rr.com Comments: I have learned that the bond that we created as Shipmates is something that can not be replicated. If I never see or speak to you again I feel we are still Shipmates, and I thank you. Name: Richard L. Shannon Rate/Rank: SH-SH2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 Currently live in: Cincinnati, Ohio E-mail address: rshannon1@cinci.rr.com Comments: Had alot of great times on the Adams. Seen alot that I won't forget. Good luck to all my old ship mates. Name: Kenneth Sharp Rate/Rank: OS/EW 3 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 Currently live in: Georgia E-mail address: ksharp@peoplepc.com Name: David Shaw Rate/Rank: IC-3 Served on the Adams: spring 1973 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: davidshaw190@centurytel.net Comments: The Adams was my 1st. real command while I was in and I tried to stay but I was sent on to Nuke school and into submarines. Name: Norman E. Shearer Rate/Rank: MT3 Served on the Adams: 1963 - 1964 Currently live in: Washington E-mail address: Normshearer@yahoo.com Comments: A fine ship! Name: Joe Shephard Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Herkimer, N.Y. E-mail address: smokinjoe1128@hotmail.com Name: Cliff Shrader Rate/Rank: SHSN/SH3 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Oregon E-mail address: shrader520@hotmail.com Comments: Good times on the Charley Duce. We were Desron 6 at that time. Remember Hoffman as the old man. Look foward to hearing from anybody that served during those years. Name: Bruce Shrodes Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: BEShrodes@comcast.net Comments: Served in foward engine room, great ship, great crew. Name: Ron Shubert Rate/Rank: BT-2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Nebraska E-mail address: kashuber@unmc.edu Comments: If anyone who served from 67-70 would like to get together, contact the email listed above. Name: Guy J. Simmons Rate/Rank: Captain, United States Navy (Retired) Served on the Adams: 1968 Currently live in: Boxford, Massachusetts E-mail address: guysimmons@aol.com Name: David A. Simpson Rate/Rank: Storekeeper 2nd/3rd Class Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Elk Grove, California E-mail address: davidsimpson@surewest.net Comments: My years onboard Adams where the BEST years of my life, (I just didn't know it). We made two Med Curises, a North Atlantic cruise and a couple of cruises around Cuba (picket duty)and to RR and St. Thomas. I would like to hear from you. If you served during the same time give me an e-mail. Chat soon. Name: Gregory A. Simpson Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Marianna, Florida E-mail address: gregbyrd2000@hotmail.com Comments: Being on the Adams was a great time in my life. Don't you wish you could go back? I'm now in the Army National guard, been to Iraq and I'm now an E-6. Go figure. Anybody remember when we got thrown out of Athens Greece? I think it was because of the NCO club and the Babydoll Motel that was beside the bar. I guess we partied too hard. The girls didn't mind. Oh yea. Name: Richard G Singler Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: MA E-mail address: singlerr@aol.com Comments: Plank owner, water king Name: Donald E. Skaggs Jr. Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: skaggs1@horizonview.net Comments: It was a great experience. I enjoyed my time serving my country aboard the Charles F. Adams. If any of my shipmates are out there, send me an e-mail. Name: Dave (Steamer) Skelskey Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Arkansas E-mail address: dskelskey@comcast.net Comments: Worked in Main Control with all the sharp snipes. Hung out with the degenerates of the aft Engineroom. Anyone rember Mikey Clark jumping from the APL in Philly "I'm not coming back till you all start making some sense!" I work for GE now as a Shift Supervisor at a 550mw plant in Arkansas (currently under construction). Name: Elmer (Bone) Sloan Rate/Rank: HTFN Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Dallas, Texas E-mail address: ec.sloan@hotmail.com Comments: Looking for all the A- E & R guys out there, hit FB and search for me there. We had a hell of time while there but I'm glad I'm gone. A certian HTC made a bad time for "BONE" or I would have retired as HT3, Oh well, hope everyone else is OK!!! The Duce is sittin in Philly rustin to the waterline. She looks bad. That is sad. Name: Richard R. Smegelski Rate/Rank: FTGSN Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: Las Vegas, NV E-mail address: richardsmegelski@gmail.com Name: Alan Jasper Smith..aka Jake Smith Rate/Rank: n/a Served on the Adams: 1961 Currently live in: California E-mail address: intodalite@aol.com Note: This gentleman has passed away, the information was provided by his daughter-in-law, Marge Smith. Apparently she has very little information about his Navy career and is looking for those who may have served with "Jake", who would be willing to provide her with more information. Contact her directly at the E-mail address provided. Name: Brian E. Smith Rate/Rank: LT Served on the Adams: Nov 1983 1984 1985 1986 July 1987 Currently live in: Stow, MA E-mail address: bsmith8@entergy.com Comments: I served on the ADAMS as MM Division Officer and later the MPA under CHENG Earle Yerger. I have a great many fond memories of my crew members. I remember a lot of hard, long, hours of work, but also good times with friends. After I left the Navy, I went to work for the commercial nuclear industry for Yankee Nuclear in Rowe, Massachusetts. Later worked in most of the commercial nukes in the Northeast and ran in to a couple of CFA shipmates, notably Rob Nee at Millstone in Conneticut. I am currently working at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Station in Vernon, Vermont. I miss the Chuck & Chuck (Enstall & Strode) entertainment. After I had been assigned to the CFA it dawned on me that I went to high school with Charles F Adams IV, who was a direct descendant of two US Presidents and our ship's namesake. I also learned from this web site that two of my good friends, Ken Allen and Mike Dirks, have passed away. I would like to hear from my old shipmates, so feel free to contact me by email. Name: Donald Smith Rate/Rank: EW1 Served on the Adams: 4/ 1985 1986 1987 1988 -11/ 1989 Currently live in: Troy, N.Y. E-mail address: theo322@nycap.rr.com Comments: Strangely, I only remember the good times. I will always remember "slopbelly" & turp and all of the EW's especially OPNAV E-8 Name: Eric B. Smith Rate/Rank: SA Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Washington E-mail address: ebsmith@clansmith.net Name: Larry C. Smith Rate/Rank: BTC Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 Currently live in: Gravity, Iowa E-mail address: ismith@iowatelecom.net Name: King Smith Jr. Rate/Rank: SN Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: kingandmj@hotmail.com Comments: Personnel office Name: Thomas Smith Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Comments: I Remember LT. Carpenters bath in the med. And the Cuban crisis. Think about the Adams a lot. Name: Walter Smith Rate/Rank: SH-2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 Currently live in: Minnesota E-mail address: mn_miner@yahoo.com Comments: Was good friends then and still today with Dan Hill. Dan was a cook. I worked in the Laundry Name: James M Smoot Rate/Rank: SM1 Served on the Adams: 1961 - Jan 1963 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: jamess@dmrtc.net Comments: This is my second comment because the first account was inaccurrate, because after forty years, my memory is a little short. I was discharged in Jan. 1963 in Mayport,Fla then the ship homeport was changed to go to Charleston. The ship was the flagship at time and part of the Cuba blockade in 1961. My enlistment had been extended for one year as other men for the national emergency we had. I was proud to be aboard and serve my country on the Adams. We had a great crew and interesting Med. cruises. What great wonderful time we experienced. Name: Stephen A. Snowman Rate/Rank: CSSN Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Maine E-mail address: Comments: Remember Ensign McNicolas,Chief Healy, Weeks. Cuban Missle Crises, waiting for convoy in Colon. It took a few years after I was out to realize how much I loved it. Anyone rember the Rat Hunt and the reward for getting one. Name: Vernon Sobieski Rate/Rank: BT2 Oil King 62-63 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 Currently live in: Illinois and Florida E-mail address: Fax (630) 887-7673 Comments: Plank Owner Name: Leo S. Sokolowski Rate/Rank: MM3/MM2 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 1967 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Comments: I am lookng at this list and looking at the 1966 Med Cruise book to match the face with the name. I worked in the forward engine room. Do you remember when the engine room flooded while we were in drydock? Ok, where is Maske and Bassett? Name: Jim Solomon Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Ohio E-mail address: solydsquid@aol.com Comments: Good times, great memories. Thanks to SVNSM, I feel younger knowing she's still alive. Any old shipmates drop me a line, love to hear from you. Does anyone remember Aqua Boogyman?! Name: Phil Somgynari Rate/Rank: IC2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: phil4terri@yahoo.com Comments: I had a good time on the Adams, my first ship. I have fond memories of Philadelphia and Mayport. Name: Philip W. Sommers Rate/Rank: MM1(SW) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 Currently live in: Fla. E-mail address: BNTYHTR75@YAHOO.COM Comments: The CF ADAMS wasn't just a job, it was an adventure. Name: Todd D. Sorenson Rate/Rank: STG1 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: toddandpat@charter.net Comments: I see some names that I recognize from past. Hope all are well. E-mail will be promptly answered. Hope to hear from all the old A/S Div gang. Todd Sorenson and Pat Tober Name: Larry M Sparks Rate/Rank: SH1 SH2 SH1 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Tennessee E-mail address: larryorlindaS@aol.com Comments: I had a lot of good times aboard the Duce. I would like to contact others that were aboard during this time. Name: Kenneth Speck Rate/Rank: FTM3 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: Waynesville, NC E-mail address: krspeck@charter.net Comments: Have many great memories of our cruises and of course our off time as well. Jim Wiggins, Roger Blankenship, Keith Nuzzo, remember the Harleys? If anyone remembers me give me shout. Name: Benjamin J. Spence Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: June - 1963 1964 June - 1965 Currently live in: Charleston,SC E-mail address: bensanspence@yahoo.com Comments: Join the Navy and see the world. I did, and saw parts of it. I doubt that I'll ever get to those great liberty ports again. I am thankful that I was able to make the tour on the Dirty Deuce. Name: Lamoine Springer Rate/Rank: FTMSN - FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Nevada E-mail address: butch2953@aol.com Comments: I started out working Missile Plot, later on the Weapons Direction Equipment. My brother Steve MM2 was on Adams. I also served on the Mitscher, John King, and Sellers. I retired in 1980. Name: James A. Sproles Rate/Rank: SOG-2 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: gnjsproles@gmail.com Comments: To be a plank owner and to have served with such a great crew was a great experience. Name: John Staat Rate/Rank: GMM3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: jms3@gte.net Comments: Long time ago on a tiny gray ship, so many good memories can’t remember the bad ones. Well except the mid-watch in Athens Greece on Christmas (with an empty M1). Warren to this day you will be happy to hear I still hate to paint. Most vivid memory is while transferring a tarter missile to an Oiler, it fell and hung to the side of the oiler. It was something to see 20 sailors try and hide behind the aft gun mount. The duce sure had its share of bumps, in port at Naples and out at sea. Name: Mitchell Stebens Rate/Rank: YN2 Served on the Adams: 1976 1977 1978 Currently live in: California E-mail address: cmstebens@aol.com Comments: I will always remember the good times and bad times on the Charles F. Adams. It was an experience I will always remember. Thank you to Captain G. Q. Lane and XO Peter T. Deuterman. Name: William G. Stegall Rate/Rank: GMMC Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: Comments: I was the last plankowner to leave the Adams. Retired in 1968. Name: Robert Stemmler Rate/Rank: QM2 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Fort Wayne, IN E-mail address: rpstemmler@frontier.com Comments: Proud to serve under Commander Roy Hoffman. My fellow crewmembers often said "if we had to go into a naval battle, we had the right captain for the job! Name: Mike Stempien Rate/Rank: BT FN Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: drewmax2@aol.com Comments: The Animal House in PA Name: Lonnie Stephens Rate/Rank: GMM2 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: Comments: Still in US Navy. Serving onboard USS Stephen W Groves (FFG-29), NAVSTA Pascagoula, MS. Made Chief Gunner's Mate in 1994. Married with two children. Still do "chicken walk" for kids. Name: Ron Stephens Rate/Rank: EW3/EW2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Tampa, Florida E-mail address: rstephe6@tampabay.rr.com Comments: It's good to see the names of some of my old shipmates. Name: Sam Stepro Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 19990 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: samstepro@comcast.net Comments: Served on Adams for her last Med cruise. Name: James (Spock) Stewart Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: West Coast E-mail address: elspock@yahoo.com Comments: To all my friends/family of the Charles F. Adams it has taken me 27 long years for me to just look into your website. The Adams was the first and only ship I would ever serve on. To all my close friends down in the hole thank you all for many wild and crazy nights and for the many stories I have been able to tell my boys. It’s a good thing I don’t have girls, I would not be able to sleep at night. I would like to send a shout out to some of the guys like Tom Perry, Herbert (Butch) Baldwin and Leo Ott was one of the first guys I meet when I arrived in Philadelphia on board the Adams when she was in dry dock. I know there are many more names I don’t remember sorry it has been so long. Present Date: I have done well for myself, married for 27 years I have a young beautiful wife and she has given me 3 handsome young men. My life has been good to me since I left the Navy. From Sunny California Name: James (Jim) Stewart Rate/Rank: FTG1 (FC1) Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Indianapolis, IN E-mail address: jasstewart@hotmail.com Comments: This site is great. I am now looking over all of the names and thinking back to a time in my life when I found out what the word friend meant. Name: Lanny Stewart Rate/Rank: E2 E3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: Comments: Was on Adams tad for 6 mos out of boot camp waiting for sonar school Key West. Started off in first div. and got to sonar, on med cruise. Was 17 yrs old Name: Danny Still Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: dstill@overnitecbt.com Comments: I had a good time aboard the Adams made alot of friends who I still think of today. Some of us kept in touch and still see each other some. I'm still looking for some of the guys like John Mcbride and McDonald. If anybody that knows me sees this send me an e-mail I'd love to talk with you again. I'll even buy lunch at the nearest roach coach. Name: Sylvan M. Stine Rate/Rank: MM2 Served on the Adams: 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Currently live in: St. Augustine, Florida E-mail address: Sylvanstine@bellsouth.net Comments: I am currently looking at the 18 August, 1967 Mediterranean Deployment. We were on that deployment until 29 January 1968 and returned home to Charleston, SC. Our Commanding Officer was Roy Hoffman and the Exec was William Wadkins. The Engineering Officer was Arthur Wardwell. Chief Dutton, Floyd and Kleffner held down the Chiefs lounge, while we did all the work. We had many good times in numerous ports of call with some very good friends. Where are those good guys now? Bassett, Hays, Beasley, Draper, Crum, Musterel and so many more. Sid, my name is spelled Stine, not Stein. You do not have an E-Mail address shown. Go to the library and send me a line. How about that beach house at the end of 19th avenue in Jax Beach? Would be great to hear from any of the old gang. Name: Bill Stockham Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Oklahoma E-mail address: trnleft1@aol.com Name: Raymond L Stocks Rate/Rank: HMCS Served on the Adams: l964 - l965 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: janraylee@cox.net Comments: Retired Sept l965 from the USN Retired again from my second career in sales in l994 after working 54 years. Now just take it easy, do lots of traveling. Name: Robert Storckman Rate/Rank: MM1 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 Currently live in: Redding, California E-mail address: robert.storckman@gmail.com Comments: Gitmo was hell but the AER snipes outshined the best of main control. Best ship I ever served on. Long live the Duece. Name: Harold (Cork) Strassner Rate/Rank: GMMC Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: hlstrassner@genesee.suny.edu Comments: Great ship, great crew! You guys really were "Second to None"! Name: Ron Street Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 1966 Currently live in: Ponce Inlet, Fl. E-mail address: ronsheila_street@bellsouth.net Comments: Snowman I remember the rat hunt and also do you remember the little people and zipperhead the X.O. Name: Johnny Striplin Rate/Rank: E-4 Served on the Adams: 1965 Currently live in: Albertville, Al. E-mail address: Striplin22@hotmail.com Comments: Was only on the Adams a short time before being moved to shore duty at Charleston Name: Chuck Strode Rate/Rank: MM2SW (E5) Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Port St Lucie, Florida E-mail address: chuckstrode@hotmail.com Comments: AER - After Engine Room; "We Put Yesterday's Technology To Work Today"; Ships4orce Band with Chuck Enstall, Chief Pitts, and Todd on Drums, playing to wild, drunken fantail crowds during bbq's. Rob Nee and kahlua and coffee in the mornings during in-port work days. LT/CDR Yerger ("CHENG"), whose sister was my dog's veternarian; Mayport and the strip club just outside the gates; Philly and the cheesesteaks and the EM Club; Randy Campbell threatening to trade us all for a bale of rags. Lisbon, Portugal in stark contrast to Karachi, Pakistan. Chip Pittman and Victor Fisher (the Kingggggggfish). Waking up in mid-air after being tossed from the top rack during a huge wave in the North Atlantic. These are a few of my favorite things..... Name: John S. Sullivan Rate/Rank: GMGC Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Pinckneyville, IL E-mail address: johnshelba@verizon.net Comments: Ret. out of Navy 1974 (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: SK3 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: PEPE2625@AOL.COM Comments: I had a great time while I was on the Duece. I became a petty officer while I was on her, and in a couple of Captain's Mast. Hope to hear from my crew. Name: Marion A. Taylor Rate/Rank: IC3 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 Currently live in: Kentucky E-mail address: mtaylor@setel.com Comments: I well remember the Adams as I had served on an older ship and could not believe sailors had such a good duty station. I saw friends Rod and Chem listed and it was good to see them listed. Hope to email them soon. Name: Dave Thielbar Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: South Carolina E-mail address: d.thielbar@gmail.com Comments: The good times throw shadows on the bad. The greatest crew that ever sailed, coffee you could paint the hull with, and brilliant ports that still play in the mind as if it was only yesterday. To catch a "greenie" one more time! Name: Mark L. Thomas Rate/Rank: ET3/ET2 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Tampa, FL E-mail address: mthomas4@tampabay.rr.com Comments: Well boys, we served the Charlie Duce with pride. I served with the finest men on the planet. We did one of our cruises in Gonzo and Kermit stations with the Iranian Hostage situation, and the other in the NATO North Atlantic. Looking back with my wisdom now, what a ride. I am so prideful of my fellow shipmates to have accomplished our missions. Yo, Johnny Lightning (Robert Kinneer), Daryl English, Craig Luther, Bill Dodd, Moody, Tex Peppers, Chris Miller, Harlan, Tomenchuck (UHF Kid), FC John Gammo (Gerkin Pickles in the Nose), My dear friend Johnny B. Goode MM, Stain, Header, and the Philly bowling team. Anyone out there? Bug Juice, dehydrated milk, mail that took a month, long distance phone calls from Austrailia, England, Oh the simple time. Now it is Instant Message, Satellite TV, and Email. The shipmates before us sacrificed much greater. I respect my fellow shipmates that served before me. It was a tougher time. However, all those that did served with me, you have my respect and memories. At that time, it seemed trivial to do the things such as man over board drills, general quarters, or set condition X-Ray. But, after reviewing our current terrorist situation, our Captain was ensuring we were ready. I am wiser now as many of you all are. It was the right thing. Favorite Movie: Crimson Tide Name: Buford Thompson Rate/Rank: CS 1 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: Mississppi E-mail address: scooterthompson@msn.com Name: John A. Thompson Rate/Rank: RM3 on Adams RM2 final Rank Served on the Adams: 1963 1964 1965 Currently live in: Lakeland, Fl E-mail address: jathompson@tampabay.rr.com Comments: Great site. Brought back a lot of old memories. It hurts to see her rusting away. Name: Bill Thorpe Rate/Rank: FC 2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Los Angeles, California E-mail address: grtgodpan@aol.com Comments: I think about the Adams and the guys I served with often. We were all kids! I didn't know how much I'd miss her and the crew until I left. I teach second grade now, not many sea stories I can share with my students! We did what we had to do and we did it better than any other ship in the basin and we did it with style. Name: Dick Thorson Rate/Rank: ETR3 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Indiana E-mail address: Comments: Had some of the best times of my life aboard ol chuckie, cherish every one of them. She was a great ship! Name: Michael Tickles Rate/Rank: STG-3 Served on the Adams: 1998 1999 Currently live in: Detroit, MI E-mail address: mticklez@aol.com Comments: Great experience working with great people. I dont see any of my fellow STG's on here, but I do see some names I recognize. Thanks for the forum. Name: Daniel Tinkler Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: tinklerd@wmich.edu Comments: Had some good times on the deuce. Name: Terrance Tirado Rate/Rank: E Served on the Adams: 1973 Currently live in: California E-mail address: terry.tirado@siemens.com Name: Robert E. Tomenchok, Jr. Rate/Rank: ET/3 Served on the Adams: 1981 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: Rob@AlliedElectronics.com Comments: I would hate to see the ship turned into razor blades. I look back on that time with fond memories of my ship mates. I had a blast. Name: Matthew Tonjes Rate/Rank: FTM3/2 Served on the Adams: 4/1 1978 1979 1980 1981 6/11 1982 Currently live in: Still in confusion, but now Virginia has to put up with me. E-mail address: tonjesm@yahoo.com Comments: The stars at night, the ocean, the good times, the bad times and the people I still remember and think about. They are fond memories of my youth that I will cherish forever. She had sleek lines and a bite that could kill. She was sweet and cantankerous but gave as good as she got, if not better. As the first destroyer America built from the keel up as a guided missile destroyer, there couldn't be a better ship to preserve. If we couldn't laugh, we'd all go insane. Name: Todd Tourville Rate/Rank: ENFN Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: todd_tourville@yahoo.com Comments: Wow, the memories. Even the bad ones turn to good ones after time. I served on her and with her. Hey I remember mooning the ruskies. The countless helo details, starving marvin, fuzz lips, stuffing peabody's pillow with liver worst. And so much more. Anybody remember me or the time don't hesitate to e-mail. Looking for Andy Anderson from Wisconsin Dells (I helped you go AWOL by carrying you off the ship in a garbage can in Mayport.) Looking for Marvin Pitts, Albe Jennings, Vinny Trojan and the rest of the "A" gang shop. Name: Doug Townsend Rate/Rank: GMT2 Served on the Adams: 1982 1983 1984 Currently live in: Greer, South Carolina E-mail address: DATownsend@hotmail.com Comments: Some great memories in A.S. Div. Short and Sweet, will not forget. Drop me a line. Name: Timothy Tuel Rate/Rank: RM3/E4 Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: West Chester, PA E-mail address: tueltoomy@gmail.com Comments: I had a love/hate with the Adams.... I was a Radioman.. with BJ.. Corker.. Steve.. and my best bud Colin Kennedy... from Boston unfortunatley... RMC Balsley pls contact me... Name: Harold W. Turbeville Rate/Rank: ftcs Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 1962 plank owner Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: HST-BA-HT2@COX.NET Comments: Served with the pre-commissioning crew at Bath Maine. Left the C.F.Adams in 1962 for shore duty and retired in 1965. Name: Steven M. Turner Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Texas E-mail address: sturner6@hot.rr.com Comments: Great ship - darn good crew! Too much fun in Europe! E-mail if you served at this time. MM3Turner Name: Michael Turrentine Rate/Rank: OS2 SW Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: Atlanta, Ga E-mail address: mr.turp@hotmail.com Comments: Great times in Mayport and overseas (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: OS3 Served on the Adams: 1972 1973 1974 May 1975 Currently live in: Benton Harbor, MI E-mail address: Chromedome52@comcast.net Comments: I came across the site just this past week as I just started thinking about the "old days", and was surprised to find that the Adams was the last of her kind just as she had been the first. I almost didn't post my name, but when I started going through the list I recognized several names that I thought I had forgotten, and wondered if any of them remembered me. I came aboard just before the NATO cruise in 72, and remember hanging out with the Dutch sailors in San Juan, PR, and having a few beers aboard their ship. I was generally considered a Pain, as I was the only one who refused to participate in both Equator crossing ceremonies in the 73 Middle East cruise. I did, however, experience many great things with several good friends on both cruises, and saw places that I would never have seen otherwise. Name: Tom Utt Rate/Rank: ENS Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Virginia E-mail address: Kieda@aol.com (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: STGSN Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: glofinley@hotmail.com Name: Donald Orrin Van Dyk Rate/Rank: BT3 Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: vandonald@msn.com Comments: Looking for old ship mates. Will surely look forward to hearing from you. Name: Walter Vargas Rate/Rank: SN1 Served on the Adams: 1977 1978 Currently live in: West Palm Beach, Fl E-mail address: wvargas0228@yahoo.com Comments: I remember my first 3 months mess duty in the officer mess hall, had the best food in the ship. Name: Ralph W. Varnadoe Rate/Rank: SM1(SW) Served on the Adams: Sep 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Oct 1986 Currently live in: Griffin, GA E-mail address: rwvarnadoe@hotmail.com Comments: One of my favorite ships. Learned a lot, saw a lot and this one helped to shape my career. Made Chief just prior to transferring in 86. I'm now a Navy JROTC instructor and hope that the Adams does indeed become a museum in JAX. I know I'd love to bring my JROTC cadets down and hve them visit and walk her proud decks. Name: Edwin Velazquez Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: New York E-mail address: edv58@optonline.com Name: Jose A. Velazquez Rate/Rank: EM3 Served on the Adams: 1967 1968 Currently live in: Yorktown Heights, NY E-mail address: j.velazquez@trilinecontracting.com Comments: Hey Mark Thomas, send me an e-mail. Long time no speak. Anyone else out there, send me a message. Name: Mark Venske Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Currently live in: Plymouth, Mi E-mail address: Comments: The 4 1/2 years I spent on the Adams was a time I remember, what I can remember, of good times and some great friends. Though I haven't kept up with many, not many days go by when something happens when a memory comes to mind that brings a wry smile. My best to all and drop a line when you have a chance. Name: Russell "Tankmo" Victor Rate/Rank: TMO2 Served on the Adams: 12/4/ 1983 1984 1985 - 08/17/ 1986 Currently live in: Ocala, Florida E-mail address: rainman@spiritriders.org Comments: The Chuckie Duece was a blast. Allot of good times and good friends. Looking forward to hearing from a few. E-mail me if I served with you. Name: Roger L. Villiard Jr. Rate/Rank: MS E1-E4 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: Ma E-mail address: Name: Wylace Vincent, Jr. Rate/Rank: SN (YNSN) Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 Currently live in: Louisiana E-mail address: Wylace.Vincent@centurytel.net Comments: Served as a French Interpreter during the Northern Europe Cruise which was one of President J. F. Kennedy's People to People Programs. Also served as a Staff Yoeman on COMDESRON SIX Staff when Charles F. Adams served as Flagship for DESRON SIX. (PRIMUS - INTER - PARES) (First Among Many) (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: BTFN Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Mississippi E-mail address: Name: Rick Wadsworth Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: rhwadsworth@yahoo.com Comments: The Duce was the best ship in the fleet. I will never forget my time aboard her. Name: Allen O. Walker Rate/Rank: BT2 Served on the Adams: 1978 Currently live in: Jacksonville Fl E-mail address: thebeemanone@hotmail.com Comments: I served on the Adams 1978 just a short time which we were in the North Aantic in October and November wow what a time to be on a tincan. At that time I was a BT2. I retired in 1995 from the USS Spruance as a PC1. Today I am a School Teacher. Name: Frank Walker Rate/Rank: SH2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 Currently live in: Upstate N.Y. E-mail address: jwalker23@stny.rr.com Comments: Man did I meet some great friends onboard the Adams. Jim Molter you were a life saver. "Bilgrat" where are you? I remember driving your Z28 I think thats what it was. Listening to 38 Special. Jim I have been looking for you for years!! Kevin Price you set me up and helped me out when I first got there. Hope to hear from you guys soon. Name: Robert E. Walker Jr (Bobby) Rate/Rank: SN first division Served on the Adams: Dec 1972 July 1973 Currently live in: Augusta Ga E-mail address: REWALKERandCO@aol.com Comments: Adams was my first ever ship same time I bought my first ever car (a RED 73 chevy vega). Have good thoughts every now and then about the duce. Got injured right before she deployed August of 73 to middle east, was in hospital till April of 74. Reassigned to naval base Charleston then assigned to the Glennon DD-840. After looking back I regret never being able to go on that middle east cruise of 73-74 Name: Tim Walker Rate/Rank: SA Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Alabama E-mail address: twalk1@37.com Comments: I served on the Adams through 1 med, 1 yard and an IO. Looking back it was the best time of my life. It's kind of sad she no longer steams the ocean. All things must change but my memories will remain. Name: Garth K. Wallin Rate/Rank: Ens Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Philippines E-mail address: truckhd@yahoo.com Comments: Great memories, great lessons, great shipmates, great ship... Name: Joe Walter Rate/Rank: IC1-ICC Served on the Adams: Dec 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 Currently live in: Jacksonville Fl. E-mail address: walterj628@yahoo.com Comments: The times on the Adams were some of the most productive of my career. A lot of it goes to EWC Mike Nohava and STGCS RB Jones. If not for them, I don't think I would have made Sailor of the year or Chief. I've retired now and work here in Mayport doing work with the JFK, helping the blue shirts like Mike and RB did for me. Stay in touch. Name: Robert Ward Rate/Rank: MM3 / A div. Served on the Adams: 7/ 1976 1977 1978 1979 Aug Currently live in: HOT SPRINGS, Ar. E-mail address: wardrtjr@hslink.net Name: Thomas Waren Rate/Rank: Ensign/LT(jg) Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Nashville, TN E-mail address: tommywar@yahoo.com Comments: Fabulous crew! It was one of the best experience I have ever had (in retrospect). Name: Les (Bear) Wattenberg Rate/Rank: BT2/Oil King Served on the Adams: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Currently live in: Nebraska E-mail address: snow_ball_3@yahoo.com Comments: Hey mates! Good to see this site! I was ships Oil King, I was the one who flooded your birthing area with fuel oil:):) (orders) It's great to talk to Tim, Ed, Ronnie and Webber all because of this website. Grandpa e-mail me. Looking for Kolba, MCPO-Perry (the bull) and all you guys in B division. Fair sailing. Love ya mates. Look for me. I will always have you guys in my heart. Bear, P.S. I'm not dead Name: Allen M. Way Rate/Rank: GMG3-GMG1 Served on the Adams: Two Tours Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: allen_way@hotmail.com Comments: Did alot of growing up on the duce. Made and lost alot of good friends. Name: Dan Welch Rate/Rank: Capt (Ret) Served on the Adams: 1971-1973 Currently live in: Virginia Beach VA E-mail address: dan.welch@baesystems.com Name: Harry Wl Welsh Rate/Rank: RM3 Served on the Adams: 1961 1962 Currently live in: Ocean Isle Beach, NC E-mail address: cherokee1938@atmc.net Comments: Served aboard only a short period of time, a great ship. I got soooo tired of practicing picking up the space capsule. Name: Jimmy R. Welch Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: Jan 1963 1964 Jan 1965 Currently live in: Luverne, AL E-mail address: MECHTRONZ@HOTMAIL.COM Comments: Starting on deck force as SA -- Charleston, SC ++++ Last saw ADAMS in Naples, Italy, as RD3. Name: Ronald Wharton (Plank Owner) Rate/Rank: RM-3 Served on the Adams: 1960 1961 Currently live in: New Smyrna Beach, Florida E-mail address: rjmj@ucnsb.net Comments: I was transferred from the USS Cascade, AD 16 into a traing center in Newport RI. in 1960. That was a real blessing to me. I soon became a Radioman on the USS Charles F Adams and on one miserable cold day we christened The Adams and never stopped moving after that day. What a Great experience that was. The shake down cruises were amazing. Those were some of the best years of my life. Alot of the DDG-2 crew members probably do not know but the DDG-2 still lives. There is a group of people that are working on a project to move the Adams from Philadelphia to Jacksonville Florida to make it a Naval tourist attraction. The group is called JHNSA. I have been to several of their events and it looks like everything is doing well. I would love to step aboard that ship once more and show my kids and grand kids what the real Navy is all about. If anybody wants more info, e-mail me. Name: James M. Wheeler Rate/Rank: DC2 Served on the Adams: 1970 1971 1972 Currently live in: Colorado E-mail address: Comments: To much pot in the Electrical Dept. Name: Robert Wheeler Rate/Rank: FC3 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: ddg2sailor@yahoo.com Comments: In deed it was the best of times and the worst. But it was , what it was and there were both good and bad times. But it seems I wont ever forget my days on DDG2 and wether I like it or not.. It makes me a sailor for life. You can take the sailor from the sea but you cant take the sea from the sailor. I sure wish the interface on here was more user friendly. Name: Thomas I. Wheeler Rate/Rank: BMSN Served on the Adams: 1959 1960 1961 ? Currently live in: Kingsland, Ga E-mail address: tjwheeler@tds.net Comments: Plank owner. Best ship in the NAVY. Name: James Whitcomb Rate/Rank: STG2 Served on the Adams: 1979 1980 1981 1982 Currently live in: San Diego, Ca. E-mail address: wecservices@earthlink.net Comments: For a ship built in the 1950's she really held up well. We took her through the Straits of Hormuz, stood on Kermit and Gonzo Stations for months with out shore leave while the hostages where being held captive in Iran. But the Navy took care of us with a couple of beer rations. Two buds will go along way after 6 months out at sea. We were in the first battle group to do the ditch on the way home. We made a pause in the Mediterranean where the Battle Group Fighters scared the crap out of a few of Kadaffi's pilots. The Adams was a fine sleek ship I always felt secure that her boilers and twin screws would get us there and back not to mention the twin 5 in. 54s, Asrocks, and twin missile mounts. Name: Robert White Rate/Rank: ENS - LT (MPA) Served on the Adams: 1980 1981 1982 1983 Currently live in: Kentucky E-mail address: rswhite1@bellsouth.net Comments: I reported to the CFA as green as any Ensign ever was. As I look back upon my life from that period I remember the outstanding crew I lived and worked with and the amount of personal growth I experienced. I remember: the wardroom that became family; the snipes who could fix just about anything given enough time; the pork chops that could get "it" for you in half the time; the operations types who always managed to get the upper hand against newer ships equiped with "better" sensors; Deck apes that never lost an opportunity to chip paint; the cooks that always managed to get the hot meals on the tables; even in 30 foot seas; and the chiefs who tried to share their wisdom with a stubborn, hot headed, suspicious, pollywog lacking in personal skills who was too unsure of himself to accept a helping hand. Some of the individuals I remember sound like they came out of a Hollywood comedy: One Egg Arnold - The slowest cook in the US Navy. The engineering CWO - who looked (and acted) like he sailed in on a pirate ship. The deck ape who thought he was a (good) werewolf. The CHENG who "knew" he was the coolest guy on the face of the planet and could talk himself out of just about anything. The Bosco - The embodiment of the perfect Naval Officer. And so many others! The CFA was my home. I loved exporing her and could close my eyes today and easily maneuver around her tight spaces. DDG-2 was built for war (packed with weapons, sensors, repair stations, and redundant engineering) and served her country well. I'm glad to hear that she will escape the breaker's torch. Name: Carson Williams Rate/Rank: MMFN - MM3 Served on the Adams: 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Currently live in: Tampa, Fl. E-mail address: cwilliams@icepalacenet.com Comments: Good Friends, Good Times, GREAT SHIP! Name: Russell Williams Rate/Rank: E-2 Served on the Adams: 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Atlanta, Ga E-mail address: russell@williams1.us.com Comments: This is a great site and brings back alot of very good memories for me. I have lost my Blue nose certificate. Any idea how to go about finding some version of the big poster? Name: Dwight Wilson Rate/Rank: Damage control/FM3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 Currently live in: Benton, Ky. E-mail address: dlwilson1942@yahoo.com Comments: Made the med cruise. Forgot about the Capt.'s mother getting arrested. Was on the ship in Naples when we got rammed. Got out in 1970 in Charlston Ship Yards. Name: Ron Wilson Rate/Rank: ET 2 Served on the Adams: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: scavenger13@myway.com Name: Roy Winegar Rate/Rank: stg2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Casselberry, Florida E-mail address: rialtaroy@yahoo.com Comments: After leaving the Charlie duce, I graduated from the University of Iowa and then went to work for Winnebago Ind. I retired from Winnebago in January of 2005 and currently live in Casselberry, Florida Name: Todd L. Winkler Rate/Rank: QM2 (SW) Served on the Adams: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 Currently live in: Spring Hill, Florida E-mail address: todd.winkler@verizon.com Comments: Where do I start - wow! - I dont normally post in these type things - I could NOT resist! - I get a little emtional when I talk about the Duece - truly "First in Class - Second to None" - I was 18 when I came aboard in late 1985 as a QMSR - I left as a QM2 - ESWS qualified - I knew that ship from stem to stern. I have so many great memories that I could only summarize a few - member of ships soccer team, ships4force band (drums) with Chief Pitts, Charles (Tele-love) Stode, Charles Estall, Ken (Bob) Merrill, The XO (sometimes). three Med Deployments, one North Atlantic, and all over the Caribeen. Winning first place in the talent contest doing a comedy skit with the craziest guys on the ship. Jumping rope w/the Snipes on the fantail, Steel Beach Picnics, LOTS of great ports all over the world, My great LPO - QM1 (SW) Don (Buck) Devoe (I learned a great deal from Buck), Chucky Deuce burgers every Wednesday, assigned as a drunken DAPA, Master Helmsman for UNREPS (and this ship drank fuel), Deadly Teeth Wretching Bug Juice (the Coffee was worse), Mess Cranking in the Chiefs Mess, My friends (there where too many to name but here are a few) - QM3 Miguel Gray, OS2 Peele, OS2 Pulley, We decommed the Charles F. Adams in early 1991, I was tranferred to the USS Phillipine Sea (CG-58), a brand new Aegis Class, to finish out my sea duty, I was at quarters on CG-58 the morning DDG-2 was towed out of Mayport Basin (I could barely hold back the tears). I left for Desert Storm the next week. I grew up on this ship. I learned so much about people, the sea, navigation, life, hard work, painting, gundecking whoas, heavy seas, and dedication to myself and the crew I had the great pleasure to serve with! I have recently learned that The Chucky Duece is being considered to be a museum in Jacksonville Florida! This is truly a great thing - if all the surviving former crew members gave 100 bucks to this cuase we could possibly set foot on the great Adams once again! Here is the link for more info - http://www.adamsclassddgvets.org. Thanks for a great website, and an emotional trip down memory lane - DDG-2 will never die! Name: Barry L. Winters (Doc) Rate/Rank: HM3 Served on the Adams: 1967 - 1968 Currently live in: GA E-mail address: bwinters@kcc.com Comments: Spring Board and the 67 Med cruise are as vivid as if they where yesterday! What a great time, great guys and the best ship in the Navy! I remember on the way to my first liberty port, San Juan, having to give medical lectures on the O2 level on the "pit falls" of partying to much in Old Town. Then I hit port and was right in the middle of it all! The crew gave me a hard time (all in fun) during future medical lectures in the med!! Credibility was in jeopardy on the next cruise!! Name: Chuck Wistuba Rate/Rank: EMFN/EM3/EM2 Served on the Adams: 1983 1984 1985 1986 Currently live in: New Jersey E-mail address: cwistubajr@aol.com Comments: I grew up on the Adams! It was the greatest ship afloat, truly second to none. Remember the "smokers" in Bahrain, Pakistan, what a night. The carribean drug ops were also an experience. Any crew members feel free to write, this is so cool to have a site like this. Name: Harvey R Wolfert Rate/Rank: ET3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: harv-barb@excite.com Comments: Great time, lots of trips to the MED. Glad I was there. Name: Don Wood Rate/Rank: RM2/E5 Served on the Adams: August 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 June 1981 Currently live in: Louisville, Ky E-mail address: don_wood2555@yahoo.com Comments: Almost 5 years on the Duece.. 2 Meds, IO and numerous Caribs. Have many fond memories and still fear BTs and MMs. Problem with being DCPO for the division, still had to visit belowdecks territory. Just recently, wound up working with Ens White. What a trip!! Name: Barry G Wooding Rate/Rank: SM2 Served on the Adams: 1976 Currently live in: Essington P.A. E-mail address: woodingbarry@yahoo.com Comments: I wish I stayed on her longer. Name: Jerry B. Woodward Rate/Rank: Radarman Served on the Adams: April 1971 OCT. 1972 Currently live in: Springfield, MO E-mail address: jbwoodward@ag.org Name: Eddie M. Woody Rate/Rank: SM3 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 Currently live in: North Carolina E-mail address: maxvend@msn.com Comments: It was an honor to serve onboard the Charles F. Adams. I learned a lot, plus I visited several countries, including the 6 Month Middle East tour in 1987. Name: Edward (Woo Woo) Worcester Rate/Rank: MM3 Served on the Adams: 1969 1970 1971 Currently live in: Lakeville, Ma E-mail address: edworcester@hotmail.com - eworcester@freelake.mec.edu (Sept-June) Comments: Found two other locations for ship crew lists. Tin Can Sailors http://www.tincansailors.com/index.htm http://www.destroyersonline.com/usndd/classcfa.html Different names on different lists. Few names on all lists. Just attended Charles F Adams reunion in Fall River Ma. May 14-16, 2004 had a great time. Next reunion in two years location to be determined (check Tin Can Sailors for information). Many great memories on the Duce. Would like to hear from ship mates. Name: James William Wright Rate/Rank: Boilerman 1st. Class Served on the Adams: 1959 1960 1961 1962 Currently live in: Brookeville, MD E-mail address: james.wright@montgomerycollege.edu Comments: I was in Bath Maine for builders Trials, Boston for Commissioning, Cuba for first shake down cruise, to Charleston, SC for our home base and to Northern Europe and Med for our show off cruise. I was the lead petty officer in the forward fire room and the ships first oil king. It was a great ship and we had a great crew. We won the Red "E" for excellence in engineering and held it for the two years that I was on it. The Adams was the command ship for the Cuban crises. It was the best ship that I was on for 7 years of enlistment. My name is on the bronze plaque in the mess deck. Name: Thomas Wright Rate/Rank: MMFN Served on the Adams: 1978 - 1979 Currently live in: FL E-mail address: tsw@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu Comments: Had some good times on the deuce.....had some not so good times too Name: Robert G. Wulff Rate/Rank: QM2 Served on the Adams: 1978 1979 1980 1981 Currently live in: Florida E-mail address: grywlff@cs.com Comments: Had more good times than bad. (Return to Index) (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: QM2 Served on the Adams: 1986 1987 1988 1989 Currently live in: Pocomoke City, MD E-mail address: yaegerw@yahoo.com Name: Earle S. Yerger Rate/Rank: LCDR (retired as CAPT) Served on the Adams: 1894-1987 (webmaster note - I think this needs a correction Currently live in: Jacksonville Florida E-mail address: esyerger@ix.netcom.com Comments: Chief Engineer Name: Donald R. Young Rate/Rank: CWO2 Served on the Adams: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Currently live in: Thailand E-mail address: don.young9@netzero.com Comments: She was the highlight of my career! Fine ship, wonderful crew. Name: John W Young sr Rate/Rank: RD2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 1969 Currently live in: Debary, Florida E-mail address: johnvid16@gmail.com Name: Ronald R. Young Rate/Rank: FTM2 Served on the Adams: 1966 1967 1968 Currently live in: Wisconsin E-mail address: (Return to Index) Rate/Rank: MDN3 Served on the Adams: 1970 Currently live in: Illinois E-mail address: j_zap@hotmail.com Comments: I was an ROTC Midshipman assigned to the C. F. Adams for training during the summer of '70. Because we were the "school ship" for the engineering school at Newport, RI, we sat in port the first three weeks. Then we sailed directly to Mayport, and sat in port for the rest of my time aboard. The crew kept telling us "Middies" that they never spent that much time in port, being DESRON 8's flagship. I think they were pulling our legs... Name: Richard D Zimmerman Rate/Rank: FTG3/2 Served on the Adams: 1962 1963 1964 Currently live in: Pennsylvania E-mail address: None submitted Comments: Good times. I reported aboard just prior to deployment to the Cuban crisis and left during the yard period in 64. Name: Joe Zimolzak Rate/Rank: RD3 Served on the Adams: 1964 1965 Dec. 1966 Currently live in: Michigan E-mail address: jfzimo@aol.com Comments: Saw the comments from some of the guys I served with (Plajer, Odom and Street) Didn't know you moved to Florida Ron. Great times during the 60's on the DEUCE as well as liberty wherever we were. Recently visited Charleston with my wife. Looking forward to seeing the old ship when she gets to Jacksonnville. Hopefully some of he old crew may be there as well. Name: Jaime Zuniga Rate/Rank: OSSA Served on the Adams: 1988 1989 1990 Currently live in: Miami, Florida E-mail address: jzuniga@protranslating.com Comments: If any of the CIC or OPS guys get this, send me an e-mail. |
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