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April 77 to February 79. MMFN and made MM3 aft engine room. SC Spencer. MM2 Barker and his coffee cup. MM3 Lamp (from planet Mars). Creasy on lower level. Stood throttles 12 and 12 with Lamp during the Persian Gulf unscheduled deployment Iran hostage crisis. CO TJ Batzell.

I think of my time on the Blandy. Especially the 7 months or so we were stationed just off the DMZ on shore bombardment and numerous danger close missions off North Vietnam. We had a terrific crew and during those months off the coast of Vietnam we worked our tails off. Would love to hear from my fellow shipmates. Text me at anewell61@verizon.net

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Had a short stay on Blandy

Years Served: 1967—1971…It seems like yesterday that we were in Viet Nam. How time passes

Years Served: 1979 1980 USS Blandy (Retired 1999 LT/MSC/USN)…Served as Deck Seaman, then went to Hospital Corps School. Later on was commission as a Medical Service Corps Officer.

Years Served: 65-67…Served on USS Blandy from September 65 to May 67. Made MM2 while on Blandy and was transfered off in May of 67 while in the Med.

Years Served: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972…I am proud to be a member of the USS Blandy DD-943 re-commissioning crew, which took place on May 2, 1970 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The experiences I had as a boilerman on the Blandy and enduring friendships can never be replaced. The photos on the Blandy web-site of action around GITMO in the 1970’s were taken by me. I hope everyone enjoys them. I am looking forward to the next reunion. Sincerely, Robert Leo aka Butch Cassity rcassity22@comcast.net

Years Served: 1969-1973…Ray Sefzik here; worked in supplies. Would love to hear from shipmates.

Years Served: 1967-1968…Came on board in August 1967 as SH3 and departed as SH2 after returning from 1968 WesPac Deployment while ship was being Decommsioned in Norfolk. Was transfered to USS Wright CC2 until released from active duty in April 1969. I’m writing this in Norfolk 10/07/10 as my son is a BM2 abord the USS Mahan DDG-72 I could not belive how much the Navy has changed and also the Naval Base. I liked it back in the 60’s…..

Years Served: 1972-1975…Reported aboard Blandy on New years Eve day 1971 as a CSSN then found my way down to the strip. Glad to see that guest book is up and running again. Had 3 1/2 fun years on the Blandy.

Years Served: 1972-75…reported aboard Blandy 36 years ago today in Norfolk as a CSSN and then headed out the gate and went to the strip to bring in the New Year. The next three and a half years flew by with this being the sea goingest ship in the fleet. give a shout out to moeamundson51@centurytel.net

Years Served: 1957 to 1960…[b][color=blue][/color]I served aboard the USS Blandy when she was commissioned in 1957 BT # 2 fire room. I had the great honor of being commission to stand watch over the Unknowns from Europe all the way to Washington DC. I am a proud U.S. Navy veteran from Weber City, Virginia, now living in Kingsport, Tennessee. [/b]

Years Served: Spring of 1968 till end of West Pac Cruise in fall of 1968…Left as MM3, R Div. AC&R, Throttle Watch

Years Served: 1977-1980…Got my feet wet as Boilers Division Officer, two cruises, one med and one Mideast.

Years Served: 1967-1968…Came on board as a fireman , was assigned to the foreward fire room.

Years Served: 1960-61…I served on board with my brother Nile (QM2). I was an SM3 and look forward to hearing from shipmates. My email address is eib@aol.com.

Years Served: 1957 1961…one of the first crew members aboard before USS BLANDY was

Years Served: Nov 1969 to Dec 31,1970…WOW, has it been that long? Yes it has. Hi everyone.