Rick - thanks for your post. Bermuda(two tours) certainly ranked high on my list of career highlights. Not only did we serve in the "golden era" of "The System", many of us were fortunate to have been considered among the "cream of the crop". I say this, not out of self pride - or to diminish the contributions made by so many others - rather to point out that we were, indeed, among very uniquely qualified individuals honored to make a lasting contribution to our country's national defense. And, if "kudos" amount to anything at all, I certainly think you accumulated enough of these during your career - that I can safely say I missed at least once chance of serving with a member worthy of the phrase "cream of the crop". All the best to you in retirement..........Irv
I found that certificate, scanned it and just e-mailed it to you. Not too easy to read, but it came out ok. I will also post it here in the Bermuda photo album.
The certificate is signed on 13 Oct 1975 on anniversary of Navy's 200th birthday. CNO signature ADM J. L. Holloway III and the CO, NAVFAC Bermuda, CDR L. A. McClendon III.
Rick - Thanks for the link. While I was on Midway during what I affectionately call my BNF days (Before NavFacs), I did enjoy the island and the pics brought back some fond memories. On a side note, I was there in 64 when Crescent City got hit and while we on Midway were expecting the worse, everything missed us. Have a good day Frog
Great pix of Midway. My quarters from 1970-1972 were at that highest point on the island, and our house was a Tsunami shelter for the occasional drill. A few random Midway thoughts: Fish balls, horses (bicycles), the steak house, softball (every day), R&R to Hono, crowds watching each incoming plane, the Navfac bus, parties somewhere every night, goonie birds nesting on every speck of land, Coasties from Kure coming to Midway for R&R.
I remember all those things from Midway Island, plus the snow white beaches and the sky blue water. I've forgotten some of the double-back parties, not sure why.
....so many folks in the world will never get the chance to experience living the remote island life and that's a shame. By the way, there's a fellow who lives in my county (Morgan co. Oh.)last name of Stoneking who is a Midway alum. just threw that out there.
If I haven't lost all my memory cells at this point, I believe "Stony" and I were serving at NAVFAC Midway at the same time, 69 - 70. If you run into him, give him my best. Gooney birds, fish balls, Hawaii R & R's, beautiful beaches and beautiful weather. Reporting to Midway from Adak, Midway was paradise!
