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When we opened the capsule of Apollo 16 pickup the worst smell you ever smelled rushed out the astronauts looked dead with shriveled bodies that looked like they had been in a bathtub for years. they walked around the ship days later talking about how someone was watching them thru the capsule windows ( a very freaky conversation) they were heroes going thru the hell they endured the capsule poped thru the sky like a red hot meteor ☄️ with a bang it hit the water and was sizzling like a egg in bacon grease its amazing someone can live thru that I was working as a intell spy for the US Navy and when they deprogrammed me they told me the navy would never admit or devolve that and I’m ok with that nobody cares that you served anyway except your fellow service members

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I am 74 years old now . Just wondering how many men I served with are still alive? Was first on the Ticonderoga cvs-14 for war games with allied navy’s ..Then Apollo
16 official recovery crew I was there when the capsule was first opened! Signed an official recovery crew document in the Torpedo room with the astronauts present. then on to Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam 🇻🇳 where I was serving Captain Watch in the crows nest above the ship when a c-130 agent orange plane sprayed me with agent orange left over residue it was not supposed to be flying over the Ticonderoga but crowded air space in the Tonkin gulf . Now my hands and crotch are are permanently infested with a hideous rash that dermatologist can not address. The world was such a honorable place then it’s now a mess . Talked with the astronauts while they walked the ship
Including engines rooms trying to get land legs back under them survived a pub bombing in Philippines Subic bay ( not sure why someone would plant a bomb 💣 in a club but President Marcos was in bed with communists at the time . the waiter’s lady saved our life by saying “ if you see us leave get out of here ..GOD was always there for me amen .Love you all Still married to Dr Susan Beaty 54 years had four children but lost Jules Beaty to a auto accident in twin falls Idaho Still suffering from ptsd and fight anyone at the drop of a hat 🎩 (lol) crazy old fat man .GOD bless you all your forever my lost brothers Bobby Robert Wayne Beaty Dove mountain Arizona

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Years Served: 1969 – 1971…CDR Roger Johnson i would love to get a picture of Jane Fonda boat how can i contact you.

Years Served: 1969 – 1971…served in g division as personnel yeoman would like to hear from others from that time.

Years Served: 1971-72…I made two Westpacs on the Tico as an ADJ-2 in HS-8. Had some great times.

Years Served: 1966 – 1970…Served on board during 3 deployments to the far east. Worked on Pilot Landing Aid Television system (PLAT) and Fresnel Lens Landing system. Was in OE Division and V-2 Division. Made a career of the Navy retiring in 1989 from the Submarine Force. The Tico was one of my favorite sea tours. A lot of good men and memories.

Years Served: 1958 – 1959…Following a stint on the USS Yorktown (CV-10), I was assigned to the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) to serve as editor of the ship’s newspaper during a training exercise in the Far East. I reported to the ship at the Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington, where the Ticonderoga was under water — literally. Someone had accidentally pulled a plug and flooded two decks. An auspicious beginning to what turned out to be one of the best experiences I had during my four years in the Navy. The Ti was a great ship, with great personnel and some of the best chow anywhere. I wonder if there’s anyone else out there that served during that period?

Years Served: 1958 – 1959…Following a stint on the USS Yorktown (CV-10), I was assigned to the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) to serve as editor of the ship’s newspaper during a training exercise in the Far East. I reported to the ship at the Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington, where the Ticonderoga was under water — literally. Someone had accidentally pulled a plug and flooded two decks. An auspicious beginning to what turned out to be one of the best experiences I had during my four years in the Navy. The Ti was a great ship, with great personnel and some of the best chow anywhere. I wonder if there’s anyone else out there that served during that period?

Years Served: 1954-1956…WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM S2 DIV BUDDIES.HEY WHERE ARE YOU?

Years Served: 1971-73…I served aboard the Tico during the Apollo 16 & 17 recoveries, and a trip to Westpac. When I look back on it all, I got to see places that others only dream of. Hawaii, Guam, The Philippines, and Japan. I had a radio show on board playing country music, and went by the name of Country Chuck Fields. :)

Years Served: 1965-1966…I served aboard the Big T from 1965-1966 as the ammunition crew chief for VF-51 screaming eagles and would not hesitate to be miserable and 20 years old once again :)

Years Served: 1955-56…Would love to hear from anyone from S-2 Division who served aboard during our med cruise. I worked in the Commissary Office with Chief Sewell, Bob Coutre, Nick Lecisian (sp); Mordeno, Steineker, Hagenback, Andrews, Meyers. Anybody out there? Roger Margason, AK3

Years Served: 72-73…I WAS ABOARD FOR THE LAST TWO RECOVERIES. SERVED IN e DIV AS DIV OFF. DEBARKED A FEW MOS BEFORE DECOM. AUG 73.

Years Served: 1971-1972…I was ship’s company on the Tyco CVS-14 as a Airborne Radar Tech. Second Class E5. I worked in the Airborne Radar repair shop AIMD division. Home port was San Deigo. The Tyco was designated as an Antisubmarine Warfare Carrier. We recovered the Apollo 16 moon mission crew. Also, spent 30 some days in the South China Sea during the Vietnam war.

Years Served: 1967-1968…I was a Rigger in VF-194, CAG19. We left the Tico when they decommissioned her. We went to the Oriskany. VF 194 has a web site also. Anybody from that time is welcome to email me. Mike Moore PRAN

Years Served: 1968 to 1972…Shipmates I was in B Div #4 fireroom for the first six months, got lucky and was transferred to the Oil Shack where I spent the rest of my time. (You guys remember taking a shower… you were all soaped up and the shower water would stop…… That was us!) I worked with a lot of great guys, Rags, King, Brit, Henchman, on and on. Some of them are still my best friends. Irvin Riley, I read your note….. Kenny Davis, Fred Talockro two of my good friends….. Where are you guys? Some of the best years of my life, I’d do it all over again!

Years Served: 1956-1960…Proudly served as a BM2 onboard the Ticonderoga. Would love to hear from any who served with me!

Years Served: …Was an AMH3 assigned to AIMD/IM2 Hydraulic shop. We had a great group in the shop. Now living in Peekskill,NY

Years Served: 1961-1963…I served in navigation. I made one WESPAC cruise in 1962 – 1963. My home town was Cheyenne, Wyoming but I now live in Albuquerque, NM.

Years Served: 1964-1967…i’m john peters and served from 1964-67. i served in w division and still remember that awful heat all night long. i was the guy who knocked out all the marines in the tico smokers!! also the ships only rock band. currently i’m own an international company that designs accessories. johnpetersmanhattan.com. i live in upstate New York.