


USS William H. Standley (DLG/CG-32)
Crew Contact List

The names are listed in the order of the time period that each of you served onboard the USS William H. Standley. That is, sorted by the year you came onboard. This way, people who served together will be listed together. Just find someone you want to visit with, click on their Email Address and start typing. I hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.

Name: John H. Ortiz
Website:
Onboard: 65 to 67
From: Chester field, VA 23838-2956
Time: 1998-08-03 07:23:08
Comments: I am a plank owner for the Willie H. (DLG-32). I commissioned the William H. Standley in July 1965.

Name: Ernest R. Tousignant
Website:
Onboard: 65 to 68
From: Townsend, MA
Time: 1998-09-12 23:08:57
Comments: I was surprised to find this site and hope that in the future it might help find me some old friends from the past.
I was on the Steamer from 65-68, Plank Owner, Comissioning detail, Sonarman 3rd, was the CO's driver for Captains CF Moul and CE Swallow.
We had the best in sonar & radar, took her through her shakedown cruise, speed trials, gunnery and missle practice perfecting the handshake operations with the computer control. I've been as far down as you could go in the Sonar dome, (Ugh, you can't believe what we found) and as high on the Spa-48 unit, (what a view). Everyone took great pride in this jewel of the fleet and after all, she was Flagship for ComDesRon 8. We had man overboard drills and one scheduled drill turned out to be real. Thank God for that individual it was a great day. One thing for sure he apparently found out the power of the Sonar transmission, which we realized needs to be shut down in these situations.
Some of the port of calls during this time were, St Thomas, St Croix, San Juan, Bermuda, Azores, Malta, Palma, The Med,( home port of Naples), Scicily, Suda Bay Crete plus a number of others. If any of you ever hear of or from individuals as John Rydel, J. Sloccum, D. Gordon, J. Spinelli, Cheif Athenos, T Childress, Radcliff, MM-Gatowski(SKI) to name a few, drop me a line.
I hope many of you enjoyed your stay on her as I did. I was surprised to hear she was decom'd. Too Bad.
If there are plans for a reunion, please let me know.

Name: Jahn H. Trombley
Website:
Onboard: 66 to 68
From: Glendale, Arizona
Time: 1998-10-29 23:03:53
Comments: Plank owner. July 1966 to July 1968

Name: Ron Grooms
Website:
Onboard: 66 to 68
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 1998-10-29 23:16:50
Comments: Plank Owner 1966 - 1968

Name: Stephen Gutowski MM3
Website:
Onboard: 66 to 69
From: Spotswood, N.J.
Time: 1998-06-21 19:37:32
Comments: served on board spring 66 to spring 69 Eng. Dept. M Div. Aft. Eng. Rm. Also served in R Div.

Name: JOHN PETE STARR
Website:
Onboard: 66 to 69
From: ALBANY NY 12205
Time: 1998-07-10 20:17:35
Comments: PLANK OWNER,MM1 A-GANG,GREAT WEB SITE

Name: Bob Voronovitch
Website:
Onboard: 66 to 70
From: Manchester Connecticut
Time: 1999-01-25 16:30:56
Comments: * * PLANK OWNER * *
I first boarded the Standley in May of 1966 as a green FTM3 fresh out of "C" school. As a member of the nucleus crew when she was still in the shipyard in Bath Maine everything about her was new and exciting. It was a real adventure to take her through final outfitting and her first trip down the Kennebec River to the open ocean for sea trials and eventually to Boston for her Commissioning. I was there for a great many of her "firsts".

The four years that I was a part of the Standley were a large part of my life and I will remember them fondly forever. We all worked hard to make her the best at whatever she did. The hardest that I ever worked in my life was during her first Westpac deployment in 1969. My junior petty officers and I spent many long nights on Yankee Station keeping the 3-D radar up and running so that the ship and crew were safe from air attack. The sea snakes in the Tonkin Gulf were among the many attractions that I never want to see or have to shoot at again. I'm forever grateful that I didn't have to carry an M1 into battle (they jammed way too often). Tying up next to the New Jersey in Da Nang was also a big thrill. Regret never seeing those 16 inchers fire. Honk Kong and Japan were great ports of call. The fantail coke can skeet club was also a blast.

The saddest time was looking for the Scorpion. I do think that we set a transatlantic crossing record when we left port in the US to search for her in the Azores.

In case any old 3-D radar guys are out there, I'd like to tell you about how much is cost to put that two drawer cabinet in place just inside the radar room on the right. It was a four-drawer cut down to two because a four would have been too tall.

My only real regret was missing her decommissioning. And of course missing my "plank". They tell me that steel ships don't have any planks for the plank owners. It would have been nice to have something to remember her by.

Name: Tom Fanniff
Website:
Onboard: 67 to ??
From: Colonie,NY
Time: 1998-10-16 23:11:53
Comments: Hey all, I was shocked today when I met a man walking at me with the William H Standley Coat of Arms on his jacket. A name I haven't seen in 31 yrs. His Name I believe was Bill ? Starr(plankholder). He told me about this site. I was on the Standley during 1967 for its 1st birthday and recall having some photos of the "Ship's Holiday" activites on the fantail on the way back from the Canaries. If I run across them I'll try to get them scanned and sent here. I,m Fanniff TJ EM3

Name: Richard
Website:
Onboard: 67 to 69
From: Shreveport/Houston
Time: 1998-10-29 01:59:43
Comments: Served in O/I Division...Radarman 3rd class from 1967/69......Remmeber pulling out of Charleston at about Mid-nite to join the SAR for the Scorpion....( I still remember broadcasting thru the Sonar.."Brandywine Brandywine..Steamer steamer..over..)........Then the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club.......and LIBERTY at Subic Bay...

Name: LT Paul F. Svagdys, SC, USN (ret)

Website:
Onboard: 67 to 70
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Time: 1998-08-03 19:21:13
Comments: I was STANDLEY's second Supply Officer. On board from September 1967 to March 1, 1970 when I retired. Good to hear that some of the Steamers are still around.

Name: Kenneth M. Martin
Website:
Onboard: 68 to 71
From: Florence, Montana
Time: 1999-01-20 23:07:02
Comments: 1968-1971, RD3, OI Division

Name: EM2 Jerry L. Trull
Website:
Onboard: 68 to 71
From: Andrews, NC
Time: 1998-07-10 19:46:04
Comments: I served aboard WHS DLG-32 from the summer of 1968 until Oct 12, 1971. I was assigned to E-Division as an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class. Was Shellback, Megellan, and member of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club. Gunner Mitchell contacted by phone and we talked over the old ship. I spotted our trident patch on Tom Cruises jacket years ago and reminded Gunner about it and he did the rest. Since the Navy, I have served with the US Army and the NC National Guard. Besides the Vietnam days (two Westpac Cruises), I became a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm when my National Guard MP Unit was mobilized and assigned to the 101st ABN Division. A member of our company was featured on the cover of either Time or Newsweek processing a Republican Guard soldier in Iraq. Good seeing the pics and hearing everyone's comments. Have since retired from the accumulated 21 years of Mil Svc and work as a criminal investigator for Murphy NC PD. I am especially greatful to Gunner Mitchell for calling......... RANDU MIGHT CANDU BUT WILLY S DID DO!!

Name: Melvin 'Skip' Barmore
Website:
Onboard: 68 to 74
From: Wichita Falls, Tx
Time: 1998-09-19 12:14:09
Comments: Good to know that those old 'Stalwart Standley Steamers' are coming back.

Name: Richard W. Marmon
Website:
Onboard: 69 to 70
From: Florida
Time: 1998-07-06 13:31:40
Comments: Was Postal Clerk 3rd class on board Standley from June 69 to June 70

Name: Steve L. Schinsing
[ Steve Schinsing - 1970 ]

Website:
Onboard: 69 to 71
From: Naples New York
Time: 1998-12-22 16:56:37
Comments: I was on the Standley from 1969-1971 in the 1st division. 1st class petty officer was Driggers, Captain was Blanks. I would like to hear from anyone who was on the ship during this time, or how to find anyone who was on the ship at that time.

Name: Dan Cooksey
Website:
Onboard: 69 to 72
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 1998-06-21 20:24:40
Comments: I was privileged to be on the Standley from June, 1969 until March 1972. For the first year and a half I was the gunnery officer under Captain Green. Shortly before he left, he asked me to be the Navigator. I served as Navigator under Captain Blanks for the last 2 plus years. My whole time in the Navy was on the Standley. After the Navy, I returned to the University of Tennessee to get my MBA and then went to work for Procter & Gamble. After 25 years at P&G, I'm looking forward to retirement in about 2 years. At that time, Betty and I plan to go into full-time ministry at our church. We're currently ordained and licensed pastors at a Vineyard Church in Milford, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. We've been married over 31 years and are blessed with two grown sons and two wonderful daughters-in-law. No grandchildren yet, but we're hopeful. Unfortunately, we will not be able to be at the fall reunion because of my father's illness this year. He died several months ago, but his illness prior to his death took all of our vacation time for this year. To Gunner, I appreciate all you do to keep the relationships alive and to enlarge them as you find other shipmates. My time on the Standley was among the best years of my life. I always tell people that if I had not been married, I would have stayed in and made the Navy a career. I loved going to sea on the Standley. Best regards to all who read this. Dan Cooksey, LT, USNR, 1969 - 1972

Name: Marc Miller, '69-'72, EM1
Website:
On Board: 69 to 72
From: Wyoming
Time: 1998-11-17 11:58:09
Comments: It was a good tour of duty!

Name: Reginald L. Hardman
Website:
Onboard: 69 to 72
From: Riverdale, MD
Time: 1998-10-16 12:12:33
Comments: Visiting this web site and seeing the picture of the Ole Steamer brought back pleasant memories. While I don't remember many names, I do remember many of the faces that graced her during my tour of duty. It was certainly good hearing from many of you. Thank you for the memories. Reginald

Name: Bob Levesque - - -New Email Address 01/29/99
Website:
Onboard: 69 to 72
From: Pittsfield, MA
Time: 1998-08-10 16:39:41
Comments: Greetings to all. I sailed on the super canoe 32 from "69-72". westpac med round the world(i can still taste the peanut butter and asprins on the royal baby's belly, YUK!!! I would love to hear from any an all.Anybody ever hear from charlie melchek? I was in A-gang Very glad I found the home page of a great ship.

Name: Larry Bissonnette

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Salem, OR
Time: 1998-10-25 06:46:11
Comments: LCDR/Engineering Officer - 70-71. Retired as CDR. Currently running my own insurance agency.

Name: A.L. Blanks

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: MO/FL
Time: 1998-06-21 17:27:40
Comments: CAPT, USN. CO, WHS 16 MAY 70 TO 29 OCT 71

Name: Pete Duchock

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Gretna, LA
Time: 1998-10-25 06:43:03
Comments: LTjg/1st Lt - 70-71. Retired as TAR CDR. Now working for USN as a civil servant.

Name: Terry Cullen

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Chesterfield, OH
Time: 1998-10-25 06:28:50
Comments: LTjg/Missile Ordnance Officer - 70-71. Retired, and will be moving to Florida in Jan 1999.

Name: David Laney

Website: Technology Consultants, Inc.

Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Little Rock, Arkansas
Time: 1998-07-13 02:45:11
Comments: Gunner, this is just to let you know I found the site.... Good work!!!!! The email address and homepage will be effective 8/1/98, until then use lsji.com

Name: Charles F. Mitchell
[ Gunner Mitchell - 1970 ]

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Clifton, NJ (Reared in Alabama)
Time: 1998-06-20 13:49:00
Comments: WHS '70-'71, CWO2, Weapons Department, FM Division Officer, Missile Fire Control Officer. I left the Navy after 17 years, 1 month to rear my children from my first marriage. When the kids reached adulthood, the Navy wouldn't talk to me. I almost waited to long, but enlisted (SSG-Fire Direction Chief in Field Artillery) in the NJ National Guard at the age of 52. I volunteered for active duty at every opportunity, and got back on active duty at the age of 54. I finished the three remaining years (and got reappointed to CW3 as Tow/Dragon Repair Tech in the Army) and retired at the age of 57 on 1 June 1996.

Name: John G. Peetz, Jr. ENS 1970-71
Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Time: 1998-07-28 14:43:37
Comments: I really shouldn't have opened this page in the middle of a (boring) business meeting.....The bell really woke everyone up!

Name: Christopher Raker

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 71
From: Mill Valley, California
Time: 1998-09-12 06:19:37
Comments: Communications Officer on 70-71 round the world cruise.Thanks to Gunner for helping to bring us all back together. I grow increasingly proud of this period of my life and the fine men I served with.

Name: Richard Lockyer
Website:
Onboard: 70 to 72
From: Battle Creek, Mi.
Time: 1999-01-28 14:32:44
Comments: I was a radar operator (OS3) in OI Division from 11/70-11/72 Had some great times and served with some even greater men. Would like to hear from Gary King, Harold Trauberman and all of the OI division during that time.

Name: WOODS HUFF
Website:
Onboard: 70 to 72
From: Washington, Georgia
Time: 1998-12-10 16:22:51
Comments: WOODS HUFF - YN3 - ADMIN DEPT - DEC 70 TO APR 72
Well let's see; during the 71 Cruise Around The Big Pond, I worked in the Ship's Ofiice as Legal YN - yep! - that was me - always at Capt Mast. Then during Sea and Anchor detail, I was the guy on the bridge plotting contacts (from the lookouts) on the grease board for the Capt. At night in the combat zone, ocassionaly I stood watch in CIC monitoring aircraft fuel load repports. If that doesn't sound familiar - try this - I was the fellow running thru the galley during the movie trying to find the XO (to sign the Plan Of Day). Anyway - I have some pretty decent pictures from the 71 cruise and will get them sent to the Captain soon, so hopefuly they can be put in the gallery. I can't say that I have done anything quite as extraordinary as circumnavigating the world since I left the service in 72. I now live in a small North Georgia town working as an EMT and a Vol Firefighter - my wife and I are both working on a degree in Nursing and should graduate as the oldest in our Class of Y2K. Oh; by the way - would like to apologize for any errors in your service records when you left the Standley - I did however use the GI bill to take a typing course at a local Community Collage when I got out!

Name: Friday Carlton

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 72
From: Cleveland, TN
Time: 1998-10-25 06:28:34
Comments: CWO2/EMO (Electronics Material Officer) - Retired as CWO3. Currently Purchasing Director for Hardwood Frames of America, Cleveland, TN

Name: Victor Z. Martin

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 72
From: Liberty Hill, Texas
Time: 1998-09-16 14:46:04
Comments: Howdy from the Lone Star State. YEE-HAAAA!!!

Name: John Ryan

Website:
Onboard: 70 to 72
From: Lake Forrest, CA
Time: 1998-10-25 06:37:29
Comments: CDR/XO 70-72. Retired as Capt., now fully retired.

Name: Clif Fanning
Website:
Onboard: 70 to 73
From: Gresham, Oregon
Time: 1998-07-01 23:25:05
Comments: I served on board the Standley from Sept.'70 to Dec.73. I was an ETRSN in OE Div. This is great. Thanks for doing this and letting me know Gunner!

Name: Steve Angley (FTM2)
Website:
Onboard: 70 to 74
From: Statesville, North Carloina
Time: 1998-06-21 15:53:47
Comments: Was an FTM2 serving on the "Willie H" from 1970 - 1974. Was in FM division, also called 4th division at one time. Worked on the AN/SPS-48A Search Radar. Presently live in Phoenix, AZ. Would be delighted to hear from any former shipmate that would care to correspond. Regards, Steve
Sangley@cwixmail.com

Name: John Strawn

Website: Welcome to Sundance

Onboard: 70 to 74
From: Houston, Texas
Time: 1998-07-16 23:04:39
Comments: I served from 1970 to 1974 as a sonarman second class petty officer. One of my extra duties was to set up the close circuit tv system onboard. I also played in the Standleys rock band. I served a total of four years, three months and 17 days aboard the finest ship in the Navy. I now work as an Metrology tech at the Johnson Space Center in Houston,Texas

Name: Keith DesRosiers
Website:
Onboard: 71 to 73
From: Hamburg, Michigan
Time: 1998-06-22 22:05:00
Comments: Served on board William H. Standley DLG-32 from 71-73. Supply division SK3. Westpac and Med cruises. Still keep in touch with a couple shipmates after all the years. Hi to all and great to see homepage to touch base with.

Name: Bob Soupiset

Website:
Onboard: 71 to 73
From: Plant City, FL
Time: 1998-10-25 06:39:53
Comments: LCDR/Operations Officer 71-73. Retired as Capt.

Name: Dave Eaton
Website:
Onboard: 72 to 73
From: Olympia,Washington
Time: 1998-06-26 16:02:57
Comments: BT3, 1972 Med Cruise forward fireroom.

Name: Dick Herald
Website:
Onboard: 72 to 74
From: New Milford, CT
Time: 1998-07-16 20:47:30
Comments: OSCS, OI Div, '72 - '74. My brief tour on the WHS was indeed the highlight of my career. It was the only assignment that caused me to have glassy eyes as I crossed the brow for the last time. I felt then, and still believe, that on DLG-32 I served with the finest enlisted men and officers ever assembled. I tip my hat to Capt. Palkovic, with whom I had served some 10 years earlier when he was XO of the USS Fechteler (DDR-870). Smooth sailing to all of you that gave so much of yourselves while serving on board the Willie H.

Name: Thomas R. Pocock
Website:
On Boaard: 72 to 74
From: Utah (now Virginia)
Time: 1998-11-05 12:59:01
Comments: Chaplain from early 1972 through 1974 ... one of my very best tours of duty. In my denomination we have no "paid" clergy, so after 28 years when I retired from the Navy, I returned to my earlier training and interest. I am in the securities business, and operate under Pocock Financial Services, 3600 Chain Bridge Road, Suite #B, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Washington DC metro area). I had a great career in the Navy ... and thoroughly enjoy what I do now. Phone # 703-383-0888, Fx 703-383-0896, email .. pocock@idsonline.com.

Name: RODGER LLOYD
Website:
Onboard: 72 to 75
From: Denver
Time: 1998-09-08 12:50:31
Comments: I served on the CG-32 when it was a DLG. My time was 4-1972 till 6-1975. I was a shipfitter/damage controlman. I had a lot of good times and a lot of watches. I would like to hear from some people.

Name: Raymond Moore Jr.
Website:
Onboard: 73 to 75
From: Germantown, NY
Time: 1998-10-14 19:04:47
Comments: I really enjoyed my time on the Standley. Time in the yards at Charleston S. C. and A med. Cruise after Gitmo. Looking for a good shipmate John Chapman from somewhere in S.C.

Name: Terry Eagle
Website:
Onboard: 74 to 78
From: Apopka,FL
Time: 1998-12-30 22:48:58
Comments: This is really strange. I just found out about this site from a friend that was on the Standley with me. I was on the Standley between 74 and 78. I was a MM2 when I got out, which means I was in the engineroom or A Gang. It just so happens I was in both.That last year while we were in Washington in drydock was a lot of fun.

Name: Lance Wazewski
Website:
Onboard: 74 to 79
From: orig Poughkeepsie,N.Y. now Bremerton.Wa.
Time: 1998-08-22 19:15:27
Comments: FTM-2 was stationed as a Standley Steamer from 12-74 till 9-79. Was assigned to FM dIvision otherwise know as fourth division. Worked on that fine piece of electronics the AN/SPG-55B radar. Worked with Mark Messer, Gere Cline, Wayne Sconlers, Steve Holt, Jim Connoly, Aaron, from the 48 radar gang. Still in electronics working for Lockheed Martin. If any of the gang is around drop me a line.

Name: Sam Corley
Website:
Onboard: 75 to 77
From: Augusta, Georgia
Time: 1998-09-07 08:21:01
Comments: '75-'77,FTG3,2nd Div.....I am proud to have been part of this ship's crew from 12/75 to 9/77. I first boarded in Naples, 3 days before Christmas, during the 75/76 Med cruise (thanks Santa). I joined the FTG's of Gun Plot. My life would never be the same. I later was to receive my second all expense paid Mediterranean vacation in 77. My time spent on the Standley was an experience like no other. I left with enough memories, sorry....I meant "sea stories", and salt tainted blood to last a life time.

Name: Mark Messer
Website: M & M Computers - My store

Onboard: 75 to 78
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Time: 1998-07-19 01:05:03
Comments: FTMC Messer, 4th division '75-'78

Name: Jack C Roberts
Website:
Onboard: 76 to 77
From: Windsor SC
Time: 1998-06-23 03:53:51
Comments: I served on the William H. Standley 1976-1977 as SH3/2 in the Ship's Laundry - Ship's Store - Records in S2 Div. Made med cruise in 77

Name: Tom Kurihara
Website:
Onboard: 76 to 77
From: Maryland
Time: 1998-09-17 09:27:28
Comments: I was an HT3 from around the summer of 76 to the summer of 77; Great site!

Name: Mark Bledsoe
Website:
Onboard: 76 to 79
From: Org. St.Louis, / Now Oceanside Ca.
Time: 1998-06-28 23:00:48
Comments: MM-2 A-Gang Served from Jan.1976 to Sept.1979

Name: Ralph Dasey
Website:
Onboard: 76 to 80
From: Midland, Mi.
Time: 1998-08-02 19:34:41
Comments: Served onboard from 1976 - 1980 in 2nd division and left as an FTG2.

Name: Wayne M. Thomas
Website:
Onboard: 76 to 80
From: Dover, Oh
Time: 1998-08-12 17:01:12
Comments: MM2 A Gang from 1976 thru 1980. Went around the world on the "Steamer"

Name: Reed R. Radcliffe, DSC, Retired
Website: Fox Ridge Estates

Onboard: 77 to 78
From: St. Louis, Missouri
Time: 1998-10-28 19:48:39
Comments: CG32 was my first command (after boot camp), I was only there for a year or so because I joined the Navy with a guarantee for RM "A" school after a year in the fleet. So you all know what I did on the William H. Standley - I was a deck ape! My first day I "frapped the lines," second, ruined my first pair of dungarees on a stage over the side, painting haze gray on the port side fo'c'sle. Finally, they let me join the Radiomen and shortly thereafter I left for "A" school and was never to return except as a visitor. I wanted to come back, but the USS Chicago (CG11) needed me worse, I guess!

Name: MM2 Doug Harker
Website:
Onboard: 77 to 79
From: Irwin,PA
Time: 1998-10-24 06:35:21
Comments: Served on the "Steamer" from 1/77 to 7/79. Worked in both Enginerooms. Remember playing that Disco song when we pulled into Port ?

Name: Jerry Henry
Website:
Onboard: 77 to 79
From: San Diego, CA
Time: 1998-08-22 21:14:39
Comments: Just went through the Guestbook and saw a couple steamers during my tour '77 - '79. As ETN2 Henry, I worked in OE Division under ETC Wolf and along side ETN2 Richard Grimes, ETN2 Denny Eatherton, ETR2 George Withers, ETR2 George Boyeas. I came on board during the Steamer's last Med cruise. Upon returning from the Med she left her homeport of Charleston SC and headed for Bremerton WA NSY. After close to a year in the yards, she came down to San Diego as her final homeport. ETR2 Boyeas and I turned in our uniforms for civies on the same day in August of '79 wearing our custom made T-shirts. "TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT" on the front and "UNEMPLOYED" on the back. The Steamer was a great ship. Capt. Morton E. Toole left for VA and made Admiral. I've been a government contractor since leaving the Navy thus continuing to support the fleet. I was working alongside the Standley when she was towed away for scrap. Sad day indeed. Through your work here Gunner, I've been back in touch with EW1 Scott Batchelder. Thanks Jerry

Name: Steve Wood
Website:
Onboard: 77 to 81
From:
Time: 1998-08-30 11:29:05
Comments: MM2, Served in M-Div 77-81 "Pit Pigs Rule!" Currently MMCS on USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) however I retire as of 30 Sept. 98. The Willie Hot Dog was the best ship I've served on and Capt (Mad Man) Morton Toole was one of the finest COs Ive ever had the pleasure of working for.

Name: Scott Batchelder
Website:
Onboard: 78 to 81
From:
Time: 1998-07-08 13:55:03
Comments: '78-'81, EW1, OX Div.

Name: Jack Jay Vines
Website:
On Board: 79 to 82
From: Belleville Illinois
Time: 1998-11-22 22:21:31
Comments: I served on standley from 1979 to 1982, MMFN, M- Div., after engineroom. We had a lot of good times! I would appreciate anybody who served with me to give me a shout!

Name: Jon Blackburn
Website:

Onboard: 79 to 83
From: Brownsburg, Indiana
Time: 1998-12-08 20:17:14
Comments: Served 79-83 MM2,MM1 A-gang.........
I made two West Pac's on the Stanley and had a great time (memory is like that). I left the ship in Bremerton and went to school on the G.I. bill, got my degree in Engineering at Ohio State and am an Engineering and Quality Assurance Manager now. I miss the Ocean and the good friends I made on the Steamer.

Name: Mike Fox
[ Mike Fox - 1981 ]

Website:
Onboard: 80 to 81
From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-06-24 01:23:16
Comments: 80'-81' BT3, B Division, Aft Fireroom. Ate smoke and sh-- flames. Snipes ruled the day.

Name: Edward Henemyre
Website:
Onboard: 80 to 82
From: Greenwood, Indiana
Time: 1998-11-28 23:39:45
Comments: Served onboard the USS Willy Hot Dog from 80-82 in B Division in the forward fireroom.

Name: Todd K. Larson
Website:

[ Todd Larson - Midnight Express Racing Team ]

Onboard:
From: 80 to 84
Time: 1999-01-20 21:49:07
Comments: I was a MM3 in a-gang from 1980 to 1984. I enjoyed the time spend shipboard and learned alot about life and the trade I am still in today. I am a HVAC tech. in Colorado. I have worked for the same company since 1984 when I got out of the Navy. I now also race stock cars and own a very successful race team. Hope to hear back from some old shipmates.

Name: Dave Schultz
Website: Resume of David A. Schultz

Onboard: 81 to 81
From: Louisiana (now living in Georgia)
Time: 1998-09-11 01:27:26
Comments: I got my sea legs T.A.D. on the WHS in August 1981. I was a CTM2 maintaining the AN/SSQ-80 system and working with the OUTBOARD crew (spooks). I was stationed at Naval Security Group Detachment (NSGD) Subic Bay and boarded the Standley when it came over to Subic on WESTPAC.
One of the things the ship did during our deployment was to go right off the coast of Petropavlosk, Russia. We were tailed by a Russian Krivak and watched by Soviet Bears constantly. When WHS finally turned around to leave the Russian area and the Krivak turned around to go home, the Standley's captain pulled up alongside the Russian ship. A shot line was fired over to the Russian ship, and our captain sent across a bag containing (as I recall) a box of cigars, a tourist's map of San Diego, a WHS ballcap, and a Playboy magazine!
Unfortunately I did not keep a diary. If anyone knows details of what happened and when on that WESTPAC, I would love to hear from you.
By the way, I left the Navy when my six years were up in 1984. I am now a Software Engineer in Kennesaw, Georgia. I married a Filipina in Subic, but we just got divorced after 16 years of marriage. We have two wonderful daughters.

Name: Allen Krampert
[ Allen Krampert - 1998 ]

Website:
Onboard: 81 to 85
From: Houlton, Wisconsin
Time: 1999-01-20 13:42:24
Comments: MM2 Krampert 81-85 A - Gang and M-division

Name: jerry yates
Website:
Onboard: 81 to 85
From: jacksonville, fl
Time: 1998-10-15 09:07:16
Comments: this is a fantastic site. i was in the veteran.net and found this page. I served onboard the USS Julius A. Furher from march 81 until march 85 as an MS. I would love to hear from anyone that was onboard during that time frame.

Name: TERRY HILL
Website:

[ Terry Hill - Maguire Hill Real Estate ]

Onboard: 82 to 86
From: NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON
Time: 1999-01-20 17:52:13
Comments: '82-'86, EW - OT DIV

Name: Brian Burklund
Website:
Onboard: 83 to 85
From: Moline Illinois
Time: 1998-10-14 00:39:59
Comments: served onboad from 83 to 85 and made mm1 while serving in the forword engine room

Name: Frank Rich
Website:
On Board: 83 to 85
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-27 20:57:41
Comments: 83-85 BM3

Name: Jack T. Kaye
Website:
Onboard: 83 to 86
From: San Diego
Time: 1998-10-07 13:05:58
Comments: Served onboard 83-86. Was Division Chief for OT (spooks) as a CTTCS. Made CENTAM deployment 84. Retired in 95 as CTRCM now defense contractor in San Diego. Would be glad to hear from any shipmates.

Name: Tom Sousa
Website:
Onboard: 83 to 86
From: Franklin, MA
Time: 1999-01-20 13:46:42
Comments: CTM3 1983-1986

Name: Matthew T. Cooper--- BAD EMAIL ADDRESS
Website:
Onboard: 83 to 87
From: Virginia Beach
Time: 1998-10-07 20:52:42
Comments: onboard from 1983 to 1987. Went from FC3 to FC1. served in Fox division. onboard from 1990 to decommissioning. served in CF division as FCC

Name: Dan Raatz
Website:
Onboard: 83 to 87
From: South Dakota
Time: 1998-12-01 20:09:29
Comments: 1983-1987/ ET3-ET2/ OE Division.
Sorry to see her leave the Fleet.

Name: Daniel Rivera
Website:
Onboard: 84 to 89
From: Los Angeles, CA
Time: 1999-01-23 13:18:32
Comments:
STGC Dan Rivera
Combat Systems Department
CA Division
1984-1989
Old Nay V@aol.com

Name: Phil Eppard
Website:
Onboard: 85 to 87
From: Muskegon, MI
Time: 1998-06-23 02:13:27
Comments: I served as a Sonar Tech on board the WHS from 1985 to 1987

Name: Cesar Rodriguez
Website:
Onboard: 85 to 89
From: El Paso,Texas
Time: 1999-01-02 19:36:27
Comments: I was on Board from 1985-89 Storekeeper 3rd class. would be nice to hear from shipmates and reminence those times..

Name: Tom Rose
Website:
Onboard: 86 to 87
From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-10-08 08:16:29
Comments: Served on CG-32 from 3/86 - 7/87

Name: John W. McHenry
Website:
Onboard: 86 to 88
From: Bonita, CA
Time: 1998-11-30 20:51:46
Comments: 12/86-11/88, CAPTAIN. C.O.

Name: joe drabek
Website:
Onboard: 86 to 88
From: buffalo,ny
Time: 1998-12-06 10:23:15
Comments: served on cg-32 jan 1986 to december 1988. od division bm3

Name: Nicholas D. Finnell
Website:
On Board: 86 to 89
From: Originally From Green Bay, WI corrently stationed SSC Great Lakes
Time: 1998-10-31 13:12:26
Comments: stationed aboard WHS from March 86-SEP 89 ET, CE Division

Name: Michael P. Thompson
Website: ARTMONSTER.COM

Onboard: 86 to 89
From: Eagle, Colorado
Time: 1998-06-23 00:33:15
Comments: served '86-89'. Engineering, M division, Engineroom2. MM3 Michael P. Thompson. PIT SNIPES!!!!!!!!! wooo hooo !!!!!

Name: Matthew Schwartz
Website:
Onboard: 86 to 90
From: Neffs, PA
Time: 1998-12-22 20:02:13
Comments: FC3 to FC1 / CG-Division / Phalanx CIWS Work center. Served on board the Willy H. Hotdog from 1986-90. Got married during my time on the Standley, Obtained my degree while on board and loved working on the pair of R2D2s with a real bad attitiude. Currently, LAN Systems Manager with the Guardian Life Insurance Co.

Name: ISC(SW) Stephen A. Foster
Website:
Onboard: 87 to 90
From: Clearwater, Fla
Time: 1998-07-18 23:41:13
Comments: Active duty since 1978. Fleet Intelligence Center Europe and Atlantic 79-83, USDAO New Delhi India 84-86, USS WILLIAM H STANDLEY (CG-32) 87-90, Atlantic Intelligence Command 91-93, USS DEYO (DD-989) 94-96, Atlantic Intelligence Command 97-present where I am currently serving as the command's Navy Advocate.

Name: Bob Barwis
Website:
Onboard: 89 to ??
From:
Time: 1998-10-20 13:00:39
Comments: Missile Fire Control Officer, 1989 West Pac. Great ship, CO, wardroom and crew. Currently XO of USS PORTER DDG-78, Arleigh Burke destroyer in Norfolk. Fair winds to all former Willie Hot Dog sailors...

Name: EDWARD J. OIVER
Website:
Onboard: 89 to 91
From: VENICE, CA
Time: 1999-01-12 21:43:39
Comments: IT'S GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE IS KEEPING HER ALIVE. SERVED ONBOARD FROM 89-91 CTRC (SW) OLIVER

Name: Dave Paulson
Website:
On Board: 89 to 91
From: Columbia Heights, MN
Time: 1998-11-28 02:22:58
Comments: MM3 David Paulson 89-91

Looking for friends such as MM1 Robinson (Rasta Dummy) MMC/Warrant R. Wickliffe, MM2 Stoeckle and others who I was onboard with in S.D. and our great year in Portland, Or. I learned professionalism from these sailors and the WHS. Long live PON PON. MM3 Thompson e-mail me!

Name: John Widegren
Website:
On Board: 89 to 91
From: Lakewood, N.Y.
Time: 1998-12-16 13:24:10
Comments: Served onboard Mar.89' - Jul.91 Got out of Navy during the yards in Portland. Hope everyone fine.

Name: Steven Winegard, CTM2, '90-'93, OT Division
Website:
Onboard: 90 to 93
From: Fallon, NV
Time: 1998-07-20 12:41:24
Comments: Is there an accessible list of personnel who where stationed onboard her and how might I be able to access this list?

Name: Matthew T. Cooper--- BAD EMAIL ADDRESS
Website:
Onboard: 90 to 94
From: Virginia Beach
Time: 1998-10-07 20:52:42
Comments: onboard from 1983 to 1987. Went from FC3 to FC1. served in Fox division. onboard from 1990 to decommissioning. served in CF division as FCC

Name: DS1 (SW) Grupe, Christopher
Website:
Onboard: 93 to 94
From: Richfield, MN
Time: 1998-07-12 20:35:07
Comments: I served on the William H. for 9 mos. after Decommisioning the USS LEAHY CG-16. We went through a short overhaul and then sea trials. After Sea Trials we went to San Fransisco for Fleet Week as the lead ship. What a great crew and a great time. Of my four and one half years of Sea Duty this was one of the greatest ships I have ever served on. I saw her decommisioning, a tragic day for me, shortly after we returned from San Fransisco. They just don't make ships like that any more. Gas Turbines Suck!!!

Steamer Friends

Name: Sara L. Standley
Website:
Onboard: Never
From:
Time: 1998-08-28 14:33:44
Comments: Hi Gunner! I'm doing again to see if it works. I have a sea story. I was at the Hotel Del Coronado about two months ago meeting some friends for lunch. They have some very spiffy shops at the Del and one in particular that I like is across from the restaurant where we were meeting. They have very trendy, upscale clothes for women. One item was an aviator style leather jacket with patches all over it like in wartime. The big patch on the front was of the Standley. I couldn't believe. I asked the sales person if the Standley patch was just on that jacket (thinking they were each individually made). She said that the Standley patch was on all of their jackets. So, I decided that I was going to buy it...figuring I would go as high as $250.00, but it was $450.00 so I said I don't think so. But I want you guys to know that you have made it into the world of very high couture. Sara

Name: Caroline Schnoebelen
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: Oceanside,Ca
Time: 1998-06-24 01:10:42
Comments: I am CWO3 Gunner Mitchell's sister-in-law who attended the '91 Standley reunion in Oregon . Iam a retired Navy Nurse.

Name: Paul Carlos
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: New Jersey
Time: 1998-06-25 10:26:16
Comments: Good Job Charlie!! (Gunner).

Name: Ronald Webster
Website: The Association of Gunner's Mates
Onboard: Never
From: Stationed at ATG in Yokosuka Japan
Time: 1998-07-11 06:30:25
Comments: Gunner Great Page. I sent you an e-mail hope to hear from you soon.

Name: Darrell Perkins BTCM (Ret.)
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: Export, PA
Time: 1998-07-18 10:57:31
Comments: I served onboard the USS Biddle(CG-34)from May81-May86 They are a fine looking warships. Loved my 5 years I spent with the Biddle. Great looking site, keep up the super work Gunner. Haze gray and underway !!

Name: duane a. donecker
Website: dad'z navy page
Onboard: Never
From: imperial beach, ca
Time: 1998-09-16 20:00:44
Comments: hi excellent page, ive always been a carrier sailor myself but i loved your page, if you get a chance please stop by and visit

Name: Sanderson, Christine
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: Virginia Beach VA
Time: 1998-10-19 08:36:06
Comments: Hi Dad! Just checking you out! Lots of Love, Your youngest, Chris

Name: Wayne Cook
Website: History of Bath Iron Works
Onboard: Never
From: SC
Time: 1998-09-30 12:52:47
Comments: Charles, Great site, really enjoyed my visit, don't forget her birth place- click banner below

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Wayne

Name: Jim Cooley
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: Florence,Ms.
Time: 1998-09-27 22:02:40
Comments: Very nice site! Enjoyed very much

Name: David V. Radcliffe
Website:
Onboard: Never
From: Kirkwood, MO
Time: 1998-10-29 00:30:56
Comments: My son, Reed R. Radcliffe, (DSC Retired) served on the Standley. He sent me this homepage.

Name: Robert E. Miale, Jr.
Website:
Onboard:
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Time: 1998-12-12 19:26:20
Comments: My sister Lisa Miale told me this site was available and I signed on when we were having our family christmas. Our father is Captain Robert E. Miale, U.S.N.

Name: James A. Sollee
Website:
Onboard:
From: Tampa, Florida
Time: 1998-12-05 14:24:48
Comments: From one cruiser sailor to others! U.S.S Newport News ( CA-148 ) 1960--1964 BMSN 1st Division (Side Cleaners)May our navy always stay strong to protect us!

Name: Elden Miller
Website:

Onboard:
From: Aurora, Colorado
Time: 1998-12-01 12:10:47
Comments: Great site for another great ship. Keep on steaming!!!

Name: Michael Hasslbuaer
HOLIDAY Website:

From: Mesa, AZ
Time: 1998-12-23 02:46:37
Comments: I served on the USS Gridley CG-21 from '74-'78 as a Signalman in Com Div. Nice Site..

Name: CDR Derek Roberts
Website:
Onboard:
From: Fresno, CA
Time: 1998-12-24 12:06:46
Comments: Son of CAPT Ned Roberts. Did several dependants day cruises, once as a 3rd class midshipman.