2015 VA12 Visitor Log
| First Name: Terry | Nick Name: Stubby |
| Last Name: Nies | Rate/Rank: ATN2 |
| Email: webmaster@va12.com | Dates Served in VA12: 67-69 |
| Carriers Served On: Midway, Coral Sea, FDR, Shang | Carrier / Dates: 65,66,67,68,69 |
| Today's Date: 1/1/15 | How did you find this site?: I made it |
| Comments: Happy New Year Ubangis! | |
| First Name: Roger | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Doles | Rate/Rank: AMC |
| Email: | Dates Served in VA12: 77-79 |
| Carriers Served On: 62/69/66 | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 1/11/15 | How did you find this site?: |
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| First Name: Ron | Nick Name: Wolf |
| Last Name: Wolfe | Rate/Rank: AQ2 |
| Email: wolfeman7@charter.net | Dates Served in VA12: June 1980- Aug 1983 |
| Carriers Served On: CVN69 Dwight D. Eisnehower | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 1/15/15 | How did you find this site?: Squadron friend, James Orner |
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| First Name: Jay | Nick Name: Snoz |
| Last Name: Swantko | Rate/Rank: AO3 |
| Email: | Dates Served in VA12: 6/75-10/78 |
| Carriers Served On: Independence | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 1/15/15 | How did you find this site?: Web |
| Comments: Remember Bill Sig Peevely Nick Ski Puss Wingate Prudommme Chief Quick Johnny Ballanger | |
| First Name: Joesph | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Cssel | Rate/Rank: ADJ2 |
| Email: jcass1@ptd.net | Dates Served in VA12: 7/69-12/70 |
| Carriers Served On: Indy (VS64),WAP (VS64),Shang (VA12) | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 1/21/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Lost track of J.M.Dolan | |
| First Name: Ken | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Johnson | Rate/Rank: AE2 |
| Email: kenjhsn4@aol.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1979-1981 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 1979-1981 |
| Today's Date: 1/28/15 | How did you find this site?: Previous contact VA12 |
| Comments: I would like to be on any emails or mail outs going forward | |
| First Name: James | Nick Name: J.P. |
| Last Name: Brown | Rate/Rank: AO2 |
| Email: jpgraph@comporium.net | Dates Served in VA12: Early 70's |
| Carriers Served On: USS Independence | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 2/3/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Brings back good memories. Had a good time in the Navy with VA-12. | |
| First Name: Donald | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Spaulding | Rate/Rank: AZ1 |
| Email: azdons@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 11/71-3/72 |
| Carriers Served On: CV62 Uss Independence | Carrier / Dates: 11/71 - 3/72 |
| Today's Date: 2/12/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: I have known of this for a few years Comments: Good to see names and faces. I do miss all of that. | |
| First Name: Gregory | Nick Name: Wildman |
| Last Name: Bush | Rate/Rank: E-4 |
| Email: | Dates Served in VA12: 1986-1987 |
| Carriers Served On: CVN69 | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 2/15/15 | How did you find this site?: |
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| First Name: William | Nick Name: Sig |
| Last Name: Sigmon | Rate/Rank: AO2 |
| Email: bsigmon@kennedyoffice.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1974-1977 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Independence CV62 | Carrier / Dates: 1974-1977 2.5 Med Cruises |
| Today's Date: 2/17/15 | How did you find this site?: On the WEB |
| Comments: In touch with Rick Davies, Isaac Lang, David Coleman, Rusty Petrea. My son is in Navy Flight School in NAS Whiting Field, FL Stay in touch Ubangies!!!!! | |
| First Name: Bob | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Kienel | Rate/Rank: AO3 |
| Email: rkienel@comcast.net | Dates Served in VA12: Nov 70-Sep 72 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Independence CVA62 | Carrier / Dates: Sept. 71-March 72 |
| Today's Date: 2/23/15 | How did you find this site?: Google Search |
| Comments: The most treasured memories are those serving with VA-12. God bless those that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. | |
| First Name: James | Nick Name: Jim |
| Last Name: Peevely | Rate/Rank: AO-2 |
| Email: jpeevely@facebook.com | Dates Served in VA12: 7/1975-1978 |
| Carriers Served On: CV62, CVN69 | Carrier / Dates: 75 Cruise,77 Cruise |
| Today's Date: 2/26/15 | How did you find this site?: Facebook |
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| First Name: Leslie | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Johnson | Rate/Rank: MS3 |
| Email: leslie_j2@yahoo.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1980-83 |
| Carriers Served On: CVN69 | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 2/28/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: I was on the Ike and saw the accident that took Ltjg Nicely's life he was a very nice human being if you met him you would like him in any setting just plain out good people that was a very sad day and I still think about it every September 5 rest in peace sir. | |
| First Name: Billy | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Lothridge | Rate/Rank: AEC (ret) |
| Email: billygjr@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1/1998-5/1988 |
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| Today's Date: 3/20/15 | How did you find this site?: Google |
| Comments: Has anyone else said anything about the attempt to reestablish VA-12 in Jan 1988. We had a full squadron of men and were to get A-6 aircraft but congress shot down the new model of the A-6. Anyway I thought you would like to know that bit of history. | |
| First Name: Darrel | Nick Name: Big D |
| Last Name: Price | Rate/Rank: E-5 |
| Email: darrleprice21@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1974-1978 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 3/19/15 | How did you find this site?: Search fr VA12 |
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| First Name: Patrick | Nick Name: Pat |
| Last Name: Withhart | Rate/Rank: ADJ3 |
| Email: ps717@hotmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 9/74-9/77 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Independence | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 4/7/15 | How did you find this site?: A7 Maintenance Website |
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| First Name: Chuck | Nick Name: Gill |
| Last Name: Gilliland | Rate/Rank: AD2 |
| Email: Cg56@earthlink.net | Dates Served in VA12: 11/77 - 11/81 |
| Carriers Served On: Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 4/7/15 | How did you find this site?: Surfing |
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| First Name: Bill | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Doody | Rate/Rank: LCDR |
| Email: WilliamDoody@aol.com | Dates Served in VA12: Aug 1955 - May 1958 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Ranger CVA61 | Carrier / Dates: Oct 57 - Nov 1957 |
| Today's Date: 4/7/15 | How did you find this site?: How-to find a member |
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| First Name: Nick | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Divittorio | Rate/Rank: AMH3 |
| Email: divogciusa@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 70-72 |
| Carriers Served On: Shang, Indy | Carrier / Dates: 70-72 |
| Today's Date: 4/7/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Sorry i missed reunion will make next one best squadron navy had. | |
| First Name: Lee | Nick Name: Bud |
| Last Name: Clark | Rate/Rank: AO2 |
| Email: lee.clark59@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 9/79-4/83 |
| Carriers Served On: IKE | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 4/13/15 | How did you find this site?: Keith Purzicky |
| Comments: Reunion this past weekend was awesome | |
| First Name: Keith | Nick Name: Mack |
| Last Name: McDonald | Rate/Rank: PR3 |
| Email: Kmack9411@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: Jan 1970-Oct 1972 |
| Carriers Served On: Independence | Carrier / Dates: |
| Today's Date: 4/15/15 | How did you find this site?: |
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| First Name: Rufus | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: James | Rate/Rank: AE (E-3) |
| Email: deputydawg10_42@yahoo.com | Dates Served in VA12: 9/73-74 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Coral Sea, USS Independence | Carrier / Dates:69-70, 73-74 |
| Today's Date: 5/7/15 | How did you find this site?: Website |
| Comments: Only served with VA-12 for a short time as an AE. Came on board at Jacksonville NAS, Med cruise on the Independence and a trip to Falon, Nv. Old man now, just searching memories of time passed.!! | |
| First Name: Randall | Nick Name: Randy |
| Last Name: Davis | Rate/Rank: AE2 |
| Email: randyd9157@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1977-1980 |
| Carriers Served On: CVN69 | Carrier / Dates: 1977-1980 |
| Today's Date: 5/9/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Sure wish I kept up with the web site. I live in Titusville and would love to have gone to reunion. Can't wait to see the Kiss of Death at the Warbird Museum. | |
| First Name: Joe | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Turner | Rate/Rank: AN |
| Email: jlt7652@hotmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1969-1970 |
| Carriers Served On: USS Shangri-La | Carrier / Dates: 1970 |
| Today's Date: 5/16/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Just needed to update my email address. Hope everyone is doing fine. | |
| First Name: John | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Shelley | Rate/Rank: AQ2 |
| Email: johneshelley@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1980-184 |
| Carriers Served On: Dwight D. Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 1980-1984 |
| Today's Date: 5/28/15 | How did you find this site?: Google |
| Comments: Some of you old shiupmates gimme a yell. | |
| First Name: Patrick | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Mahoney | Rate/Rank: AO2(AW) |
| Email: patrick_mahoney@bellsouth.net | Dates Served in VA12: 1983-1986 |
| Carriers Served On: Dwight D. Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 83-85 |
| Today's Date: 5/29/15 | How did you find this site?: Google Search |
| Comments: There is no slack in light attack | |
| First Name: Howard | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Wingate | Rate/Rank: AO2 |
| Email: Hdw3656@aol.com | Dates Served in VA12: 3/76 to 9/1979 |
| Carriers Served On: Independence, Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 76-78 : 78-79 |
| Today's Date: 6/12/15 | How did you find this site?: Internet |
| Comments: Dates are from memory. Stationed at Cecil Field during those years. Great memories. | |
| First Name: Ed | Nick Name: Tom |
| Last Name: Thomas | Rate/Rank: ABH3 |
| Email: eltva12@hotmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 2/66-1/69 |
| Carriers Served On: FDR & Shang | Carrier / Dates: 66,67,68 |
| Today's Date: 6/30/15 | How did you find this site?: |
| Comments: Ubangi------------Ubetcha | |
| First Name: Paul | Nick Name: paullonghair |
| Last Name: Lassonde | Rate/Rank: E3 |
| Email: paullonghair@yahoo.com | Dates Served in VA12: June 1969-May 1971 |
| Carriers Served On: Shagrila | Carrier / Dates: med cruise abs nam cruise |
| Today's Date: 7/12/15 | How did you find this site?: just found out about the reunion and I live here on Merritt island ,fla had no idea the valiant air command had one of our planes, |
| Comments: Would like to find one of our shoulder patches of the kiss of death . I've had a lot of different jobs and ended up as a registered nurse just retired in the last year | |
| First Name: Richard | Nick Name: Rich |
| Last Name: Hindy | Rate/Rank: ADJ3 |
| Email: hindyr@bellsouth.net | Dates Served in VA12: 9/61-8/64 |
| Carriers Served On: FDR, Essex | Carrier / Dates: 09/61-08/64; two Med cruses, Gitmo, North Atlantic on CV9, many "Crib" cruses, Carrier "quals", etc. |
| Today's Date: 7/20/15 | How did you find this site?: Member |
| Comments: Proud to serve under Chief Manley, VA-12 engine shop 1963-1964. | |
| First Name: Dale | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Snyder | Rate/Rank: AQ3 |
| Email: dale.synder09@gmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: NA-VF142 Ghostrider |
| Carriers Served On: Dwight D Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 1982-1984 |
| Today's Date: 8/4/15 | How did you find this site?: Google - Looking for information on "Ubangis" as in "The Flying Ubangis" |
| Comments: Loved the A-7. Glad we we were part of CVW-7. | |
| First Name: Bob | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Ruddell | Rate/Rank: PN2 |
| Email: bobruddell@consolidated.net | Dates Served in VA12: 1970-1973 |
| Carriers Served On: Shangri-La, Independence | Carrier / Dates: |
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| First Name: Paul | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Brown | Rate/Rank: YN2 |
| Email: snoles56@hotmail.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1975-1978 |
| Carriers Served On: Indy | Carrier / Dates: 75-78 |
| Today's Date: 8/16/15 | How did you find this site?: web search |
| Comments: Retired from Army in 2014; looking for old buddies, Dennis Jacobson, Dave Brown, PN2 Wallace, Vinnie, YN1 Dave Thomas, Skipper and others I can't remember anymore. I still have my VA-12 Flying Ubangi coffee cup from my first cruise in 1975. | |
| First Name: Ralph | Nick Name: Julio |
| Last Name: Nieves | Rate/Rank: AEAN |
| Email: ralphie43@msn.com | Dates Served in VA12: 4/81-12-82 |
| Carriers Served On: IKE | Carrier / Dates: St Thomas NATO cruise MED Barbados MED |
| Today's Date: 9/11/15 | How did you find this site?: web surfing |
| Comments: Looking for all my AE Shop buddies from VA 12. Especially Chris "Cheese" Ryder. Wad up KJ, send me an email. | |
| First Name: Tracy | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Robinson | Rate/Rank: AT1 |
| Email: tbrobinson@numail.org | Dates Served in VA12: 1981 -1984 |
| Carriers Served On: Dwight D. Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: 1982-1984 |
| Today's Date: 9/23/15 | How did you find this site?: Internet Search |
| Comments: It was nice to find the site, especially seeing the guest book entries from fellow shipmates from the AT shop (Scribner and Mullin). Sometimes, the memories flood back and it seems I can smell the steam from the cats. Maybe it is in my blood ... which is good. Just the other day I came across a couple of old flight deck jerseys. Above all the great feelings I have of that special time in my life, it is the feeling of pride for being a part it and the people I worked with that affects me the most. To say it was the best job I ever had would be an understatement, as a flight deck troubleshooter/slot checker it is one I would gladly do again for free. | |
| First Name: Jon | Nick Name: |
| Last Name: Steinberg | Rate/Rank: AMH2 |
| Email: jsteinberg@colliflower.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1979-1982 |
| Carriers Served On: Dwight D. Eisenhower | Carrier / Dates: I.O Cruise 1980, Med 1982 |
| Today's Date: 10/30/15 | How did you find this site?: BING |
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| First Name: Ed | Nick Name: Andy |
| Last Name: Anderson | Rate/Rank: ATR2 |
| Email: poppop@lifetrax.com | Dates Served in VA12: 1965-1969 |
| Carriers Served On: Shangri La CV38, Roosevelt CV42 | Carrier / Dates: 1967-68: 1968-69 |
| Today's Date: 11/2/15 | How did you find this site?: Google |
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| First Name: Jeffery | Nick Name: Jpissa |
| Last Name: Luce | Rate/Rank: |
| Email: Ken_luce@comcast.net | Dates Served in VA12: |
| Carriers Served On: CVA62 USS Independence | Carrier / Dates: 68-72 |
| Today's Date: 11/14/15 | How did you find this site?: On Line |
| Comments: Hi This is the Son of Jeff Kenny Luce he was very proud of his days aboard ship. Endless stories.... Sadly he passed away yesterday the 12th after a full day of pride veterans day. I just it might be fitting to let all of you know. | |
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