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Years Served: May 1963 – October 1963…I came aboard on 5/10/63, a YN3 from the Ramminâ Sammy (USS Samuel N Moore DD-747). At that time I had less than 6 months left on active duty and thought of myself as somewhat of a ‘short-timer’. The Colahan was always in port, except for 1 weekend cruise each month for the reservists assigned to her, and the customary 2-week summer cruise. I clearly remember the good chow, especially breakfast with âeggs to orderâ, and hanging out with the baker in the early a.m. for the fresh goodies. After serving on a âfleetâ destroyer I thought this was a prime duty assignment, lots of liberty, etc. I completed my 2 years of active duty on 10/21/63, and was discharged on 3/29/66. I am married with 3 grown children, enjoying retirement in Buellton CA from 27 years in Material Management, with an ongoing (30+ years) career as a semi-professional bass guitarist, and very proud to have served my country aboard USS Colahan.

Years Served: 1961-1962…Came out of FT school, made FT3, transfered after Berlin Crisis call up before the ship (a reserve trainer) mad 1962 trip to WestPac