I'm Robert Vipond and I am writing to you concerned about discussions of Agent Orange exposure for Blue Water Vets. I served aboard the USS America on a West Pac 1969-1970 and I am trying to locate any sailors who have filed claims with the VA regarding medical issues related to Agent Orange. I am in contact with a number of senators and house reps as we focus on the legislation currently before Congress. Steve Ewing passed your name on to me and I'm asking about information that you might be willing to share. My squadron was RVAH-12, NAS Albany, GA. My e-mail address is bobfvip@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks. RFV.
Well , new to this and still trying to figure out.?? I agree it was really nice to see you at the reunion. Where does all the time go? 30+ years..good times and not so good times. Now we need to keep in touch more often. Alot of catching
up to do, also.
Matt
Wickey, my Dad's older brother was stationed in Beeville for many years in the 50's and 60's. When were you at North Island? We were there from December of 69 to June of 75.
Now I just saw you were in Beeville, Tx!! ME TOO... There for Kidengarden and 1st gade...Hahahaaaa...we lived on Tripolli Dr in base housing...1959 and 60
"Sandy! I finally got my scanner up and running, maybe this weekend I can start scanning the 2 cruise books and send to you. But I dont have the 66 Sara...wasn't me..I have 73 Connie and 74-75 Enterprise.
I have been stymied by this thing for awhile,…"
"Also was at Beeville from late 81 to mid 83, where I worked part time for the fuels dept, and went to Bee County College, and my oldest boy was born at the Beeville Hospital in Aug 82."
"North Island...in and out of the area...Homeport for Connie CVA 64, '73...Returned while ex was stationed accross town at Topgun, joined reserve outfit HC9 and stayed for 6 months and then they moved to 29 Palms and decommisioned. I worked DOD…"
"I always thought the purple ones were from A-7's???
The brass ones are canopy shear pins from a TA-4J.
And sad to say, I never owned a Harley, just had the vision pumping thru my veins. Although I have had a couple of bikes the last was when I took…"
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Michael:
I'm Robert Vipond and I am writing to you concerned about discussions of Agent Orange exposure for Blue Water Vets. I served aboard the USS America on a West Pac 1969-1970 and I am trying to locate any sailors who have filed claims with the VA regarding medical issues related to Agent Orange. I am in contact with a number of senators and house reps as we focus on the legislation currently before Congress. Steve Ewing passed your name on to me and I'm asking about information that you might be willing to share. My squadron was RVAH-12, NAS Albany, GA. My e-mail address is bobfvip@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks. RFV.
A Happy Birthday , MR . Wickey & many more !!!
Where you been, can never seem to catch you on chat
up to do, also.
Matt