Thank you for visiting the USS Truxtun Home Pages.
We would love it if you would Add to our guestbook.
I was a topside ET between 89 and 93. I did a lot of growing up there on the Tommy T. I'm a Huey instructor pilot for Marines... go figure. I love the work and look forward to seeing you guys in Seattle in 2006. Fair winds....
Kevin Coryell <coryellkd@3mawcpen.usmc.mil>
Fallbrook , CA USA - Thu Nov 3 23:38:32 2005
This site brings back some awesome memories ! I would like to talk to any of the people that were on board between 1988 - 1990. I was in R division while on board. Rampage radio was the Shit !!!!
Jerry Bowers <j_b2112@yahoo.com>
Lafayette, LA USA - Wed Nov 2 12:26:27 2005
It's good to know there are wonderful sites like this one on the net! Keep up the good work.
Gambling <jim@online-casino-777.net>
USA - Sat Oct 29 10:53:05 2005
Served on the "T" as a Radiomen from '70-'72. Would like to hear from anyone who served during that time.
Richard Frank <rjf711@aol.com>
Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Fri Oct 28 16:17:54 2005
86-90. MM2 to MMC(SW). #1 Engineroom - We pulled the aux engine-room through the water! None of my other ships hold the memories that the Tommy-T does for me. Would love to hear from anyone who went through mod-loc, or heck just any Truxtun sailors in general.
Todd Talbot <Whippleofd@yahoo.com>
USA - Tue Oct 11 19:37:42 2005
MM/ELT, served on Truxtun '72 - '76. Went on two WestPacs and went through the overhaul/refuelling at Bremerton. Good to see the names of some of the old shipmates. Nice site.
Harold Stubby <hstubby@kans.com>
Burlington, KS USA - Sat Sep 17 19:38:54 2005
bm3 served on Truxtun from 77 til 81. would love to here from everyone
Dan Chambers <fwfffw@aol.com>
umatilla, fl USA - Tue Sep 13 20:12:11 2005
great site
Ginger <gingerkat@fastmail.us>
USA - Sun Aug 14 16:07:20 2005
nice site
jcss
USA - Sat Aug 6 13:32:44 2005
Just found this site, and really enjoy it. I ride Cooke and the Big Horns, so if you know that area, a guy is always looking for mods and upgrades. I have a piemel and have a lot of mods done on it.....works great
joop <joop.klepzeikert@gmail.com>
USA - Mon Aug 1 15:09:37 2005
Informative site
frank <frank_n_cents@tempemail.net>
USA - Mon Aug 1 0:48:28 2005
cool site
hermione.t.granger@gmail.com <hermione.t.granger@gmail.com>
USA - Sun Jul 31 11:44:22 2005
Hi all. I was on the Tommy T from 83 to 85. I was in first division then I went MS. I would like to send a whut up to MS1 smith. god bless to the men of the USS TRUXTON CGN-35
william j bell <jcrownover@socal.rr.com>
reseda, ca USA - Thu Jul 28 12:44:32 2005
Congratulations on the new layout. Keep it up to date as a celebrity :)
Mark Watson <Mark Watson>
Tampa, FL USA - Sun Jul 24 6:04:18 2005
Served on board from Mar.1967 till Mar 1970. Was Sonarman in the A/S division , Weapons Department. Nickname S.B.
michael kraemer <michael.kraemer@logan.edu>
ST. Charles, Mo. USA - Tue Jul 19 8:57:07 2005
really good one, but i would stick more with updating and fresh data. this will help a lot to play.
James Beckett <James Beckett>
Miami, FL USA - Sat Jul 16 15:29:44 2005
I was one of the sh!t eating, side stepping, hard-shelled beach creatures that worked on Truxtun during its overhaul period at PSNS in Bremerton in 1974-75. As an apprentice marine electrician I got stuck with all the lousy jobs but still enjoyed roaming around the ship. Loved it. The only place I didn't enjoy was going up on the masts while pulling in new radio cables...makes me dizzy just remembering it. Take care, Bob
Bob Bale <bobbale@rocketmail.com>
Bremerton, WA USA - Thu Jul 14 12:34:42 2005
EM3 Nuke, Forward engine room from April 78 to May 80. I got a chance to take my kids on a tour of the ship in Bremerton about a week before it was to be cut up. They got a kick out of it as did I. I wish I could have taken my sons up to A&E birthing to see where I lived. But I did get to see some areas I couldn't have while I was on board. I was sorry to see Tommy go, but happy for one last visit.
David Lee <dellbs@netscape.net>
Sedro-Woolley, WA USA - Tue Jul 5 18:05:06 2005
I was an engineman EN3 from 81-83, drop a line and say hi.
Steve Turner <SSTurner152@excite.com>
Auburn, Wa. USA - Fri Jun 17 7:09:24 2005
If I had two weeks to live, I would want to spend it on the Truxtun, because it would seem like two years. I hope no one thinks this is a reflection on my opinion of the crew. There were some talented people there, and most of them put up with me longer than they should have been expected to. I truly hope everybody is well, and navigating through civilian life and middle age. This site is great, and brings back some emotions not visited for some time...for me. Thanks, and God be with all of you, Doug Ashworth (summer of 1971-February, 1974 when I swapped with Dave Amundson to get off, and he came back)
Doug Ashworth (OS3) <ashworth_doug@hotmail.com>
Cold Spring, KY USA - Tue Jun 7 17:40:33 2005
thanks for this site.
mugu maga <mugu@yahoo.com>
lagos , la nigeria - Tue Jun 7 9:02:19 2005
Would like to hear from guys in R Div from 85-88.
Mike Page <pagegang@rap.midco.net>
Box Elder, SD USA - Sat Jun 4 19:52:13 2005
Very nice site!
Nexium <nude55@lk.lo>
Oxford, N/a UK - Thu Jun 2 3:16:22 2005
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JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. <holy_lord1@yahoo.fr>
word of life, la USA - Thu May 12 15:25:29 2005
I am a plankowner and serverd aboard until just after commissioning. I am looking for old deck apes from NJ. and any others. Looking for pictures from there era during construction. PLease contact me at email address. Thanks Brian
Brian Hagal <bhagal1@comcast.net>
Lyndhurst, NJ USA - Sun May 8 14:43:35 2005
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bella419 <bella@419.com>
419, 419 USA - Mon May 2 2:42:48 2005
Hello Sailors of the Truxtun, I found a rare bronze plaque that was removed from CGN-35 during decomissioning and would like to sell it to a fan of this ship. Please email me. Thanks.
Ray <spacecrazy@verizon.net>
Huntington Beach, ca USA - Sun May 1 10:57:50 2005
Looking for any quartermasters. Westpac cruise '68-'69.
Thom Warren (Peaches) <twarren5@tampabay.rr.com>
Clearwater, FL USA - Fri Apr 22 7:51:16 2005
I visited your guestbook and I say:fight them forever! Herman
Herman <hermangoering@berlin.com>
Berlin, USA - Sun Apr 17 5:41:23 2005
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sooloo <sooloo@yahoo.com>
jjjj, ll mm - Tue Apr 5 17:00:05 2005
Well done
godluvsus <biasred3@yahoo.com>
USA - Tue Mar 15 19:36:18 2005
Nice
Dick Focaccia <dickfocaccia@hotmail.com>
USA - Mon Mar 7 22:43:10 2005
nice site
MT <moneybags@aussiemail.com.au>
USA - Mon Mar 7 8:10:29 2005
Wonderfil site.
Connie Dobbs <conniedobbsav@hotmail.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Fri Feb 11 20:29:11 2005
I was aboard from December 7, 1988 until May 5, 1991. I remember a lot of the guys in my Div. Deck Div. Samples "Jr" comes to mind, some of it is a little fuzzy, like a lot of the Liberty ports were the next day. I made BM3 and left for BMU-1 in San Diego. I was stationed with BM2 Withrow, BM3 Schanzle and lets see BM 3 Lynde s.P. Lind anyway a lot of the names on this site bring back memories. I never got the Westpac 91' book and regret it. If anyone reads this and has a way to get one call me at (603) 455-6173 Ray.
Raymond C. Mayes
Ashland , NH USA - Wed Feb 9 17:21:59 2005
Crew member from 1970 thru 1974, Started out in M Division as an FA, left the ship as OS2 in OI Division...
Dave Amundson <Truxtun@FunAtCurves.com>
League City, TX USA - Tue Feb 8 20:53:00 2005
Michael Perrone <mike@techace.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tue Feb 8 7:24:42 2005
Next reunion will be 8/03/06 to 8/06/06 in Bremerton Wa at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Other details are still being worked out. Contact me with your current addresses. Let's make this the best yet.
Jerry Lane <jlane@elp.rr.com>
El Paso, Tx USA - Thu Jan 27 16:43:54 2005
Plank Owner. I rember the jacking gear flying apart. I was at the throtles. The frist words the chif engneer said (he had the watch) was close the doors to EOS.
Bryon L. Smith <buzzzard@valkyrie.net>
Glenmont, OH USA - Sat Jan 1 11:38:44 2005
Nice Site Dave
Jim Morgan <raptor216@intergate.com>
Webster, TX USA - Tue Dec 7 12:45:23 2004
i dont enter oooooooo....
mgdada lagos <mugu@yahoo.com>
atlanta, USA - Wed Sep 22 8:03:35 2004
I was part of the Pre-commissiong school crew assembled in Norfolk,Va. then we were all loaded up on buses and sent direct up to Camden,NJ as the ships original crew, our trial runs our shake down cruises, around the horn, into Long Beach up to Bermerton WS and to Vietnam and back. Greatest time of my life 1965-1968 YN3, Operations Yeoman.
Nick Eppert <neppert@theislandclub.com>
Haines City, FL USA - Thu Aug 26 15:10:13 2004
Getting ready to retire. Tommy T from 82-86. Anyone know who has an extra Truxtun cap (the one with the red, white, and blue "Truxtun" name? Where is OI Div? OS1(SW/AW) Gavin (currently onboard USS H.S. Truman)
Henry Gavin <hsg111@yahoo.com>
Hartford, IL USA - Sun Aug 8 15:42:25 2004
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sunnyboy papa <@3richard@yahoo.uwanine>
enugu, california USA - Fri Jul 30 5:35:18 2004
PLANKOWNER Nuke MM Aft engineroom. Served on the Tommy T from pre-commissioning to May '70. Was great to see so many friends at the reunion here in San Antonio.
Edward Badowski <trux35@seniorglobe.org>
San Antonio, Tx USA - Fri Jul 23 15:08:14 2004
My son, Douglas Staszak sent me this website via email. It's a great site and I have enjoyed my visit to the Truxton. I'm so very proud of all of our sailors! Marion Bandle
Marion Bandle <gib1938@citlink.net>
Moab, UT USA - Sun Jun 20 14:44:43 2004
PLankowner. I am looking for some of my old buddies from 1st div. I had a good time when not in trouble.Would like to hear from any plankowner. I was on the Truxtun from 1967-70.
Bryant French <bfrench_32348@yahoo.com >
PERRY, FL USA - Fri Jun 4 19:26:01 2004
I was in RC division from 85 to 88. I am now a fuels engineer at Nine Mile Point. I would welcome any e-mail from fellow Truxtun sailors. While I do not miss the Navy, I do miss my Truxtun adventures (especially PI).
Bill Carter <fission_dude@yahoo.com>
Oswego, NY USA - Sat May 29 12:55:50 2004
I served on the Truxtun from '65 (plankowner) to '67, just prior to her leaving California for WESTPAC. I retired from the Navy in December '67 while she went to shadow the Pueblo. Love to hear from you all!
Charlie Martin - GMM1 <marjimartin@comcast.net>
Cherry Hill, NJ USA - Fri Mar 26 16:34:11 2004
I served on the ruxtun from '65 (plankowner) to '67, just prior to her leaving California for WESTPAC. I retired from the Navy in December '67 while she went to shadow the Pueblo.
Charlie Martin - GMM1 <marjimartin>
Cherry Hill, NJ USA - Fri Mar 26 16:33:04 2004
Hey Pete, I thought I would have seen you or Harvey on the World Poker Tour by now. Dr. Paul Cunningham, Lawyer Tim Kerber, (Retired) Keith Lachappelle, Still Buff William D Clark, Captain America Earl Davis, "Scram IT" Greg Fletcher and Right Wing Hippy Scott Young say "Hello". I see these guys all the time, we live and work together in a commune fashioned to look like the hull of the Truxtun. I see Maury Miller from time to time on the 114 bus from Bellevue. He doesn't remember anyone so I tend to leave him alone.
Todd Foley <todd_foley@berlex.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Fri Mar 19 19:25:32 2004
I miss the Navy and the Truxtun terribly. My biggest regret is that I didn't re-enlist and do another tour on the Tommy. T. Where is Possum?
Peter Thingvoll
San Diego, Ca USA - Fri Mar 5 8:52:37 2004
i dey hereooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
maga <maga@mumu.com>
lome, non togo - Thu Feb 26 7:26:05 2004
I do not see any of my ELT buds on here (billy kleve, chris jorgensen, drew marston, tom reuer, evan means, doug snyder, the conch man.....etc............ RL division from 88-91
cordero bernal <beandip@san.rr.com>
san diego, ca USA - Thu Feb 19 23:02:23 2004
I was on Truxtun in Fox div working in gun plot from 86-90. It was my first ship and had a great time! Drop me a line. FCCS(SW) Doug Staszak
Doug Staszak <staszak@cox.net>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Fri Jan 30 13:34:00 2004
1st ship I was on and the one following commands were measured by, some great times from 71-74
Bruce Montry <odchieff@comcast.net>
Beach Park, IL USA - Tue Jan 20 0:24:42 2004
Did my tour of the "Tommy T" from 84-87 in A/S Division. I was one of the STG's trained to gaze at the only remaining BX Sonar in existence. Remember living in the p-ways? Shared the berthing with the smell of the 5" 54 carrier room and the bang of the machine shop...God I miss those days. Still doing my time, but only as a Part Time Hero. Never forget 9/11...
ISC John S. Yerby <john.yerby@navy.mil>
New Orleans, LA USA - Mon Jan 5 22:52:03 2004
Served in the A/S Division from 83 to 88, with Elliott, Dombart, Dennis Haynes, Marv Kirvin, Bob "Hulk" Hemker, The Fin John Woodfin, John Yerby, "Tex" Hernandez, JD Lyons, Bob Shafer, Dave Pruess. If you guys and other who served then are out there email me I would love to hear from you.
Mike Woznicki <mikew34@cox.net>
Holland, MA USA - Sun Jan 4 12:14:25 2004
I WAS ONBOARD 80-84. ANY ONE ONBOARD AT THAT TIME DROP ME A LINE. ENJOYED SEEING PICTURES FROM THE OLE' DAYS. I WAS A BM3 1ST DIVISION.
TERRY STEPHENS <terry.l.stephens@verizon.net>
PLANO, TX USA - Fri Jan 2 13:45:13 2004
Hello all you fellow Tommy T squids. I served on board from 1985 to 1988 in that time i did 2 west pacs and a north pac. I was in R Div and was the the youngest DC signer to that point on the ship. I would love to here from any one from those years. I also have a tape of a radio show that a lot of it was dedicated to the Tommy T when we went to the gulf, if any one want a CD copy please e mail me.
Pat "pit" Johnson <pitman1066@yahoo.com>
N.Vancouver, BC canada - Fri Jan 2 10:27:36 2004
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onyeigbo umunnakwe <onyeezzee@mugu-mail.com>
atlanta, georgia USA - Fri Jan 2 7:59:02 2004
I was on the Tommy T from 86 to 89. First ship and will always remember a life time of good times. Would love to hear from old shipmates. Still in the Navy. Just can't seem to call it quits for now, lol. Was in First division with Cody, Helms, Michsitch, Sini, Brown, Wadell, Johnson and all the crazy other Deck Apes. Drop me a note. Later BMC Zimmerman
Mike (Zeke) Zimmerman <boats05@comcast.net>
Bremerton, Wa USA - Thu Dec 11 18:01:41 2003
I served aboard the Tommy T. with great enthusiasm. I am sure most of the ELTs remember me. I was responsible for conducting surveys to ensure personnel were free from radio active contamination.
RM3 Frisker
Phoenix, AZ USA - Sun Dec 7 13:38:49 2003
I served aboard the Tommy-T from Mar. 72 until Oct. 75 in E-Div. Lots of good memories (I forgot the bad ones). My hero's were Doug Carden (the rookie), Chief Tibbets, Johnny Lockwood, Bruce Kent, Joe Robinson and many others. All great people and I think of them often. I'm retired from Commonwealth Edison (now Exelon) and spend my time hunting, fishing and doing honey'dews. Anyone drop me a line anytime. Nice website Dave.
John Atchley <jhatchley@wmconnect.com>
Seneca, Il USA - Sun Oct 26 9:45:27 2003
ON HER FROM 1986-1988 FOX DIV WAS AN FC3 AT THE TIME LOOKING FOR OLD BUDS
Mike Wilson <maddogmax2003@yahoo.com>
Inverness, Fla USA - Thu Oct 9 21:13:45 2003
I DON LAND HEREOOOOOOOOO MY PEOPLE JUST LOOK AND PASS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MUGU ABIDJAN GUYMAN <MUGUABIDJAN@GUYMAN.CHOP>
USA - Wed Aug 27 10:04:09 2003
I have a great need to talk to shipmates of Jimmys he was gunners mate on cgn35.
Juleen Vlasich <gholborn@ozemail.com>
Bribane, qld Australia - Thu Aug 7 21:09:31 2003
Served aboard '67-'69 in OI Division as RD3...attended the 2000 Reunion in San Diego...had a great time...hope to make it to the one in Texas in spring of 2004.
John L. Perry <jlperry@cyberis.net>
Junction City, OR USA - Wed Jul 2 23:46:49 2003
I was a DS2 and data link tech from 1979 to 1983. I was lucky to work with some outstanding people. Truxtun was a great ship. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me Thanks
Kenneth Mackenzie <KMacke9109@aol.com>
Bradenton, Fl USA - Sat Jun 28 21:56:48 2003
I am a Plank Owner. I served in the Deck Force and sailed around the Horn and did the 68 WestPac. Would sure like to hear from shipmates. I retired from the Navy in 84, and now I am a Veterans Representative at the Employment Office in West Memphis AR. If anyone who ever served aboard the Truxtun is ever in the area, please stop in for a cup of coffee. I look forward to seeing you Hope life has been good to everyone.
William D (Dave) Cobb <dave@cobbwebdesign.com>
Marion, AR USA - Tue May 27 12:32:59 2003
served 11/79 -12/82,was the ships baker,Ran the Mid-rats meal ,worked for the 'ol Man Baldwin as his cook.I fed most of you guys when the Galley was closed after hours in P.I....remember!?look forward to seeing you guys in San Antonio.5/2003
Robert Stevenson <rgstevenson@charter.net>
Paso Robles, Ca USA - Mon May 19 18:46:15 2003
Greetings All / I served on board from 85-89 and had a great time seen alot of crew members come and go. We are having a reunion in 2004 in San Antonio, Texas feel free to email me at anytime.
Jerry Samples <BOSN_SAMPLES@YAHOO.COM>
Bremerton, WA USA - Tue Apr 22 22:22:31 2003
I was a radioman on Truxtun from 1972-1974.....
joe graziano <joe2913@peoplepc.com>
rochester, ny USA - Sat Apr 19 18:49:41 2003
AGANG 92-94
MM2 MARK NAEVE <CGN35@YAHOO.COM>
WI USA - Tue Apr 1 21:59:40 2003
I commisioned 'the truck' in 66, sailed her around 'the horn' and to westpac (Pueblo remembered) until early 68. I was her first CMC. A pleasure. Stay well, gentlemen.
RMCM Vince Huntington <Vhunting@san.rr.com>
San Diego, Ca USA - Thu Mar 20 23:10:30 2003
I was an ET and served in OE Division from Jan '71 until July '72. Funny how many memories come back after you "stumble" onto this website. Now I think I had nothing but a great time on the "Tommy T".
William Randall <willran947@yahoo.com>
Corpus Christi, TX USA - Sat Mar 15 14:48:16 2003
i have very fond memories of serving aboard the truxton on the 68 westpac cruise. as part of the FT gang, i remember well, the the excitement of being at sea, the exotic ports, and the Pueblo incident. unfortunately i was seriously wounded in an accidental shooting on 5/14/68 and was medivac'd off immediately. i would love to hear from anyone,especially those who remember me, or the shooting. nice web site!!
Harry Soules <hfsoules@hotmail.com>
ma USA - Sun Feb 9 21:14:05 2003
Hey Guys! Looking for anyone that seved with me on the Truxtun from 1987 to 1990. I was a GMM3, looking for missle or gunners mates.
David Clouser <lisakjd1@bellsouth.net>
Palm Bay, FL USA - Mon Jan 20 13:44:17 2003
Served as MM3 in ER #2 with a great bunch of guys like Kurt Tetzlaff and Chief Abner Fields. To heck with Ltjg Sullivan. Had a wonderful WestPac in 76-77. Somebody say hello sometime.
Mike Warden <mike77072@earthlink.net>
houston, tx USA - Wed Jan 1 15:57:33 2003
I was a 48 radar tech from August 1978 until July of 1982. Many fun times. If you partied with me, drop me a line and we can share some old memories.
Gregory L. Faith <trekgreg1@mindspring.com>
Palmdale, CA USA - Thu Dec 19 5:06:04 2002
EM1, August 1969 - December 1972 I woke up in the wee hours of the morning of my 57th birthday inexplicably thinking about the USS Truxton. I couldn't get it off of my mind and get back to sleep. So I got up and started searching the Internet for Truxton sites and found, among other, this one. I was sad to learn that she'd been decommissioned. Gone, but not forgotten. Time to dig out my old Cruise Books, I guess. Hey, does anyone have a really good hi-res scan of Truxton?
Warren Michelsen <Warren@MDCCLXXVI.com>
Page, AZ USA - Sat Nov 30 11:27:41 2002
Served on Tommy "T" from 1979 through 1981, Joined the Georgia Air National Guard and have served there ever since. Currently assigned 283rd CBCS, Dobbins ARB. My E-Mail address will change every year to combat spam. To make it easier on everyone the last two digits are the year...
EW2 Mark Vogt <vogtm02@earthlink.net>
Lilburn, GA USA - Tue Oct 22 23:59:55 2002
Served in OI Div. Aug 82 - Aug 86. Felt like I grew up on that ship. Still Active Duty (OS1[SW]). If you knew me, drop a line! 1986 WestPac/MedCruise was the fondest of all! Hey Papa Guido, WingNut, Lush...ya still out there?
Henry Gavin <hsg111@yahoo.com>
USA - Tue Sep 24 16:22:15 2002
Served on board from 1992 to 1993, she was my last ship
Art Merlan <nalrem@msn.com>
San Mateo, CA USA - Fri Sep 20 21:48:12 2002
Hello all, I was on from 1985 to 1989.RE division.I have had my e mail address for a while, hope it still works if you try it. I think Paul Cunningham, Eric Lacapelle (-1sp),and a few of the others are still around seattle.Hey Byron where are you?
willie winterbottom <seawillie@aol.com>
seattle, wash USA - Wed Sep 4 6:41:18 2002
Served aboard the Tommy-T for Four years. 1970-1974, Started out in M division and ended up in IO division. Guess you could say I worked my way from the bilge to the bridge. Was a good experience and a good start to life. -OS2 Dave Amundson-
David H. Amundson <Truxtun@FunAtCurves.com>
Houston, TX USA - Fri Aug 16 15:09:48 2002