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  • I was in RVAH-9 in Sanford NAS from 1964 to 1966.  We made a med cruise and a west pack cruise during that time.  The med cruise was on the Saratoga and the west pack cruise was on the Ranger.  I would like to get in touch with any sailors who served during that time or anywhere close to that time.  I would really like to go to a reunion.  My name is John Peria, i now live in Lake Clear, NY, but spend time in Florida in the Spring.  My e mail address is maryperia85@gmail.com.  I can provide my other contact information if you need it.  Thanks for this site.

    John Peria

  • I noticed the name of the town Bill currently resides in and thought it was appropriate for an ex-Airedale.  :o)

  • We did also, even down town was so much different.....Even Lake Mary is now a metropolitan area.....There is just too much traffic.  We live down in Seffner and our traffic is getting so bad...

  • Do you remember being called Frosty when we were in Photo A school??

  • Bill weren't you stationed in DC in 65-67

  • I was surprised that I re-uped too. It wasnt until I was 42. Oldest son enlisted in the MC on his 18th birthday and his mother had just divorced me so free and clear I thought I would revert and hang out with my boy for a while, which I did for a couple of years. Caught hops and stayed in his barracks, ate in chow hall, etc. Was going to get out and my youngest who was 15 said that I couldnt because I did it for Jeff now I had to do it for Daniel. So, I kept on until I had to get out at 60 years old.
    9 kids? Wow. I did 4 and even then I couldn't keep their names straight.
  • Hi Bill,

    The reunion spanned 27 years of VAH-9/RVAH-9 aviation. Some 300 Hoot Owls were located, but not all attended the reunion. Many of the guys I was in with didn't even know about it either. I think the committee did a tremendous job of locating so many owls. If you would like, I'll give you my cell number and we can talk and swap e-mail address then, if you wish.

    John

  • Hi Bill,

    If I can help you find anyone, let me know. Marvin Miller & I maintain a fairly large roster of Hoot Owls, many from out era 1956-1960, but also later Hoot Owls. I also have a roster from the all VAH-9/RVAH-9 reunion which was held in 1999. Did you make that one?

    John VAH-9

  • Hello Bill,

    Welcome aboard.

    Hoot Hoot

    John VAH-9

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William Dell left a comment for Robert Vaughn
"We took a trip back to the Sanford area last year.  Drove thru the old base.  I didn't recognize anything left other a two story brick structure we called the Petty Officers barracks."
Nov 8, 2016
William Dell left a comment for Robert Vaughn
"Hey Bob... I was with Heavy 9 and left for DC after our deployment to Vietnam.  I believe that was 1967.  The command was NRTSC.  Mustered out in 1969 and returned to Seminole County, Fl. Started teaching at CHAFI and Jones college in Orlando. "
Nov 8, 2016
William Dell left a comment for John Attanasio
"Thanks for the offer John.  No, I did not attend the reunion.  In fact I was not aware of it. I was a member of Heavy 9, IOIC crew, from late 62 to late 66."
Mar 28, 2016
William Dell left a comment for Don Dinsmore
"hey Don, Bill Dell here.  I remember the liberties with Petit, Skocich, Vaughn.  Was surprised to see that you re-up'ed.  Live in So. Ms. here.  Had 9 Kids, and retired in 2003. Hope all is well on your end."
Mar 26, 2016
William Dell left a comment for John Attanasio
"Thanks for the welcome.  Excited about the possibility of locating a few of my shipmates in RVAH-9. "
Mar 26, 2016

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