While viewing any Flickr photos page, click on the bookmarklet to open the same view on Flickriver. After a 36-hour trip, Im finally here. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Then, after a quick dinner at the local Dennys, I boarded a Trailways Bus for a luxurious three-hour ride with 50 new friends, getting to Orlando Naval Recruit Training Center around midnight. Kind of sad. Additional information may consist of extras in the forms of photographs, programs, or personal certificates, etc. Not only did I start my Navy career here, but I served as a Recruit Company Commander from 1988-1991, training 6 companies. Recruit Company 015, Graduated January 1969 . The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Im going to Guam! It was wierd and sad to see a place, I remembered as full of activity, silent. From there, well cruise around the South China Sea, stop over at Hong Kong & Yokosuka, Japan, see a few Russian Bears & Badgers and launch the Alert 5, and experience liberty in several ports. Looking for my sisters from K004. Black background (preview): Adds a 'Flickriver' button to your browser. Install search plugin. SCAN RETURNS / DONATIONS Was with CBU-419. It gets a little boring out here, but Ive learned to sneak a book out or write letters home. Be included in our Business Directory. Like what did they use the land for? Thank You!!! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. What happened to it? is. Andy Adkins is a US Navy veteran (73-77) and the author of several books. Start your search today! It's official website states that "NAWCTSD Orlando is the Navy's principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. Back to 1st page. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? I made a lot of friends, would like to see where they went and what are they doing now. The average Anchor book usually consisted of 75% stock photos (updated as necessary by the contractor) and 25% of pictures shot specifically for each company's copy. Boot camp/ section leader great memories! Our two instructors, both ABH1s, are pretty chill. SR. Aug 1, 1990 - Sep 28, 1990. He took 71 boys from all over and made them into a unit of 71 one men in one team. with a 0.7 GPAI was an E-2, a Seaman Apprentice whatever that means. I learned the local USO facility was a short distance away, so Im going to take advantage of the Boonie Stomps, where we tour various locations around the island. Boot Camp, BE+E School, and Nuclear Power School, 7-7-77 to 11-11-1979. On my days off, I could hang around the barracks and watch the one TV station, or I can get out and explore. Pass in Review of all Recruit Training Companies . Looking for anybody out there that was in C045. I just found my copy of the Rudder and wanted to see who was where etc Hooyah! Guam is near the equator, so its usually tropical, with almost daily rain showers. Blog #139 Is This What I Signed Up For? My first trip out to sea aboard Kitty Hawk was a Tiger Cruise, a one-day excursion commonly done before a Westpac, where sailors can bring their families aboard to see what daddy does at work. We also experienced an at sea burial, which was quite formalone of many Navy traditions Id learn while aboard the ship. Ahh, two times. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sounds like a drunk stumbling over a garbage can. Company Commander QM1 Lewis L. Hodges. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. After Three Years, Eleven Months, & 29 Days (But Whos Counting), I ask again is this what I signed up for? Looking for old family members and relatives? Its official website states that NAWCTSD Orlando is the Navys principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. Paul earned a Masters of Archival Studies - a terminal degree from Clayton State University in Georgia, where he studied under renowned archivist Richard Pearce-Moses. Also located there is an ITT ticket and tours office for further discounts at Orlando attractions and shows. From the late 1960s, Orlando also hosted a large Navy boot camp and training base, the Orlando Naval Training Center. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Rudder Naval Training Center Recruit Training Command Orlando,Florida Company 163 1st MTD 5th Division 1977 by Recruit Training Command | Jan 1, 1972 Hardcover Keel United States Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois Company 66 by US Navy Recruit Training Command | Jan 1, 1958 Hardcover Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? When I went back in 1984, there were 2 CCs per company . Looking for anyone who was I-119. The base lies on the Central Florida Research Park. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Add 'Search on Flickriver' to your browser's search box. //--> Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. MMC Ronald E Statton was our company commander and lead . Flickriver widget for iGoogle or Netvibes can display almost any Flickriver view - most interesting today, by user, by group, by tag etc. Didn't car for boot camp much, and Nuke School was hard, but I wouldn't trade my time in Orlando for anything. Oh the heat of summer in "Boot Camp",doing infantry training on that asphalt "GRINDER". The base was closed by the Base Realignment and . Its not like that anymore, but for this airdale, those were the aircraft we worked with in the mid-70s. I can get used to this. It's now an upscale housing area and town center (coffee shops, upscale stores, supermarket). Your email address will not be published. And his famous line "drop knucklehead". There are 319 crew members registered for the Recruit Training Command Orlando. E-1. I wore out some shoe leather walking around here in 88-90. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Clickr on one of the buttons below to install: To embed this view, Copy and Paste the following HTML code: