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Robert Matto [ email ]
August 31, 2024, 01:41
Rate/Rank : MS3
Address: 69 Perry Road 203-823-0066
Sorry about the misspelling ,Jonesy. We called you Popeyes, Elvis from the Bronx and Virgo and Quinn from Jersey. Still in CT. You guys are close.
Hope to hear from you fellas
Robert Matto [ email ]
August 31, 2024, 01:28
Rate/Rank : MS3
Address: 69 Perry Road 203-823-0066
Sorry about the misspelling ,Jonesy. We called you Popeyes, Elvis from the Bronx and Virgo and Quinn from Jersey. Still in CT. You guys are close.
Hope to hear from you fellas.
Robert Matto [ email ]
August 31, 2024, 01:20
Rate/Rank : MS3
Address: 69 Perry Road 203-823-0066
Robert Matto I was a galley watch captain on the USS Thomaston from March 1983 until her decommissioning. Left a week or so before the ceremony so I am not listed. I was with Senior Chief Roberto Patete, MS 3 Elvis Diaz , MS3 Brent Joesph Thompson night baker only like 6’ 5”, we called him Trigger and then did a horses neigh, MSSN /3 Casey Stewart my Compton Cripp buddy, Jobesy from Detroit , Pete Quinn Jersey, Henderson, Frank Tosatto, Veiga, Powell, Lovato and so many others would love to hook up on email, text , phone, Face Book.
So many memories and would also need help before I ask to update my DD-214.
Hoping to go to the Arizona reunion, but not sure, but definitely the next, about to becom empty nesters. Hit the lotto, best wife ever 35 years two awesome boys. My nickname was linguine , shoulder pads( no neck or cookie, have a picture of me on B J’s shoulder. I miss my youth. It ducks getting old.
Thanks for listening.
Bill Crum
July 13, 2024, 09:10
Rate/Rank : SM3
Was on the Tommy T from 1981-84. Was part of decommissioning crew. Have a new holiday ensign from her, some cleats, patches and 2 West Pac yearbooks from the trips.
Paul Shivley [ email ]
June 18, 2024, 18:18
Rate/Rank : CPL
Address: 61 Knollwood Drive, Collinsville VA 2407
Served abord in 1963 Operation Flagpole
Bob Kuykendall [ email ]
May 20, 2024, 00:51
Rate/Rank : MR2
Address: 5043 Capitol AvenueEllettsvile Indiana 4 3143470850
Spent 43 months on the old girl and loved it all 1958,1962 made 3 west pac trips on her
Bob Kuykendall [ email ]
May 20, 2024, 00:44
Rate/Rank : MR2
Address: 5043 Capitol AvenueEllettsvile Indiana 4 3143470850
Spent 43 months on the old girl and loved it all 1958,1962
Joe Paredes [ email ]
March 29, 2024, 23:52
Rate/Rank : HM2
Address: 14442 Eagle River Rd 9514400617
Hi brothers,
First time looking here in quite a while, Rolando Perez, GMG2 recently reached out and connected, had to see what’s the latest. I’m still working(why?). Helping out our fellow vets at the Long Beach VA medical center as an attending anesthesiologist.
Regards ,
Joe Paredes, M.D. (HM2) 76-79
Mark Hoskins [ email ]
March 04, 2024, 18:14
Rate/Rank : MMFN
Served on the Tommy from '73-'75 in the forward engine room as a throttleman. Great ship and crew. Many memories both good and bad will never be forgotten. Heart break to know she was scrapped after being a home to so many.
Michael Thies [ email ]
January 02, 2024, 17:06
Rate/Rank : sh2
Address: 2349 Magnolia Drive 2063549788
Lookimg for Steve Mulendorf (DK) call or email me Mule!!
Dennis Bargar
October 14, 2023, 16:54
Rate/Rank : MM2
Served aboard her 73-75, first came aboard in Okinawa running from a hurricane! The top bunk wasn’t the best place to sleep in rough waters 😂. Made some good friends. We were in Vietnam for Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. Ron Perry, Chino, Fly… great guys!
William Vaughn [ email ]
September 05, 2023, 17:39
Rate/Rank : E3 mm
#2 engine room
Dave Williams [ email ]
March 24, 2023, 16:06
Rate/Rank : Lcdr
Address: Pahrump, NV 9092409681
Just wanted to let anyone who was on the '79-'80 deployment when the ship was in Enewetok Atoll for part of the clean up from the nuke testing that the passage of the PACT legislation has directed the VA to provide disability benefits for veterans (and surviving dependents) who served in specific areas where they were exposed to various chemicals and hazardous materials. Most of the info put out by the various veteran service groups is directed toward Agent Orange exposure, but the work on clean up of Enewetok is also specifically cited.
Ken Mack
January 27, 2023, 11:48
Rate/Rank : EM2
Hello Thomaston Shipmates,
On this day 50 years ago,January 27 1973,the Signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord took place. The next day,28th,the U.S.-Vietnam Cease Fire went into effect. The Thomasten,shortly thereafter,was called up for evacuation duties. Job Well Done!
Jerry D Amburgey [ email ]
January 13, 2023, 09:58
Rate/Rank : BT3
248-343-7483
Did not notice the autofill did my son (Maximus).
Next line is Jerry Amburgey from 80-84'.
Max Amburgey 80'-84' BT3 [ email ]
January 12, 2023, 21:47
Rate/Rank : BT3
248-343-7483
No more BT in the Navy, is that wild or what.
Anyway aboard USS Thomaston from 1980-1984 with three West Pac's. First one was the best - Loved Australia even though we we were on the edge of the Typhoon and walking on walls. Would love to hear from some of the shipmates. Take Care all.
Rolando Perez [ email ]
December 22, 2022, 11:33
Rate/Rank : GMG2
Hello to all my shipmates from '79-79. Hope to see you soon on our next reunion., Retired, so I have more time to travel.
Brenda Tierney Uyak [ email ]
November 10, 2022, 17:37
Rate/Rank : COdep
Address: 1384 Marshall Ct., Va. Beach, VA 23455
Happy Veterans Day 2022 to all who served on Thomaston, and to all of Thomaston's ombudsmans. Thank you for your service.
Lawrence H Conner [ email ]
September 17, 2022, 10:18
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 7837 SE Swan Avenue 4237233816
I just moved and wanted to post my new address
7873 SE Swan Ave, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
See everyone in a few days.
Mercedes McRae [ email ]
July 17, 2022, 10:29
Rate/Rank : Civ
Address: 16 Francis St. 4439247184
Wrong number posted in last one...sorry:)
Good morning all! I am trying to connect with anyone who served on the USS Thomaston in 1981. I have contacted the FB page and have posted my inquiry there also. I have a friend who was a Vietnamese refugee on one of the boats the Thomaston rescued in April 1981. He was 13 at the time. He has been unsuccessful in his search for information about that time, so I thought I would help. He especially remembers the Captain. He has wanted to connect and thank those who saved them. I am putting together stories, photos, anything really that I can find in a memory book for him and his family. Please contact me if you have anything you are willing to share.
Mercedes McRae [ email ]
July 17, 2022, 10:20
Rate/Rank : Civ
Address: 16 Francis St. 4434224879
Good morning all! I am trying to connect with anyone who served on the USS Thomaston in 1981. I have contacted the FB page and have posted my inquiry there also. I have a friend who was a Vietnamese refugee on one of the boats the Thomaston rescued in April 1981. He was 13 at the time. He has been unsuccessful in his search for information about that time, so I thought I would help. He especially remembers the Captain. He has wanted to connect and thank those who saved them. I am putting together stories, photos, anything really that I can find in a memory book for him and his family. Please contact me if you have anything you are willing to share.
Daniel Waldrip [ email ]
June 20, 2022, 20:07
Rate/Rank : Son
Address: 1343 W Garfield Blvd 13128376744
My dad served on this ship his name was LAMBERT ANTHONY WALDRIP FROM CHICAGO WITH ROOTS FROM MISSISSIPPI I WILL UPLOAD PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY IF I CAN MY NAME IS DANIEL WALDRIP AND I CAN BE FOUND ON FB AND WILL GLADLY SPEAK WITH ANYONE WHO MAYBE HAS A CONNECTION
John J Rogers [ email ]
June 14, 2022, 18:25
Rate/Rank : RM3
18159221001
I want to thank the wives and crew of the Thomaston for the beautiful flowers you sent for my wife who passed away Jan. 24th suddenly. They were beautiful and I thank you all. I am a plank owner aboard when we got her out of Pascagoula Miss. Again thank you so much, you are a great group of sailors.
Lance Milam [ email ]
May 26, 2022, 21:41
Rate/Rank : SN
Address: 430 South Kirkwood, Oran, MO 63771 (573) 931-3620
I was attached to 1st Division in 1983 and 84. Went on her last WESTPAC before decommissioning. I am looking forward to finally getting to get to a reunion. I've worked in the music industry for the last 30 years and never could seem to get the time off I needed. Maybe now.
alvin [ email ]
April 11, 2022, 11:55
Rate/Rank : EM2
Address: 906 w. 11th st
STILL LOOKING FOR JIM HARRELSON, NAMED MY YOUNGEST SON AFTER HIM.
WAS ON BOARD FROM 1957 TO 1961 IN E-DIVISON
WAYNE
Chuck Jividen [ email ]
February 27, 2022, 14:04
Rate/Rank : GMG2
I know not everyone has Facebook, and I would like all the THOMASTON crew members to have the THOMASTON Reunion information. If you are a searching for the info, email me and I'll get that to you!
Thanks, and Hope To See You in St Louis!!
Chuck
Ken Mack 71-75
January 28, 2022, 10:52
Rate/Rank : EM2
Hello Thomaston shipmates. I hope this finds everyone doing well.
According to my DAV calendar, yesterday, January 27th, (1973), was the 49th anniversary of the signing of the "Vietnam Peace Accord". Today, January 28th, (1973), the US-Vietnam "Cease Fire" took effect. Not long after that occurred, Thomaston received evac orders to participate in Operations "Eagle Pull" and "Frequent Wind". Job well done to all..
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December 26, 2021, 23:32
Rate/Rank : fghd
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Robert Peavey [ email ]
September 21, 2021, 09:59
Rate/Rank : USMC
Address: 774 Bray Rd. SW 7703653711
I took the T across the pond in very early March of 1968. You were transporting my tank company from Camp Pendleton, California to Da Nang, Vietnam. During that crossing the ship's bell was discovered down on the Well Deck after the tanks left. Does anyone remember the incident? We left it behind instead of stealing it after it was announced that everything was going to be searched until it was found. It had to be known by the crew. Cab anyone help me?
David German [ email ]
September 19, 2021, 07:02
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 1947 Hwy 26 E Cochran Georgia 31014 478 230 7290
Was on board for the last 2 west packs. After Engine Room. Stood Throttle watch. Operation Team Spirit! Best years of my life. Great crew,great friends, can’t wait to reconnect.
Albert Ehrig [ email ]
September 17, 2021, 19:46
Rate/Rank : DC 3
Address: 7430 Deer Crossing Dr 9792202258
On bord Oct 1960 June 1965 made 4 west pack cruises was in Vietnam from 3 days after Christmas day 1963 to 1965 20 June
PSC(Sel) Ashley Scott [ email ]
September 14, 2021, 20:59
Rate/Rank : PSC
Address: 904 Oklahoma Drive 2167160858
Greetings! Came to this page to learn a little bit about the USS Thomaston. My father ( MRC(Ret) Scott) served on this ship in the 60's. I am now a Chief Select and I decided that I was going to do some history on the ship! So awesome that this page exists!
Respectfully,
PSC(Sel) Scott
WILLIAM CRUM [ email ]
March 22, 2021, 18:17
Rate/Rank : SM2
Address: 2036 PLEASANT VILLA AVE 4434210466
@ SKI, Wow I almost teared up Dude
Charles Larsen [ email ]
January 03, 2021, 18:24
Rate/Rank : MMFN
Address: 1139 Shepherds Path,Green Bay,Wi. 54313 19206157250
New address 11139 Shepherds Path,Green Bay,Wi 54313 Phone 920-615-7250
pn3 pilarski [ email ]
January 01, 2021, 10:40
Rate/Rank : pn3
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the personnel who served on the Tommy-T; and, their family members who always stood by us and gave us their utmost support!
I'm sure everyone is thinking the same about what the year 2021 will bring us? Well, being the optimistic person I'm... the year 2021 will be safer, healthier, and more prosperous than the year 2020!!
Peace and happiness to all of you!
Sincerely: Pn3 Pilarski...a.k.a SKI
P.S.Remember, what the Tommy_t instilled in us, STAY STRONG!!!
Brenda Tierney Uyak [ email ]
November 11, 2020, 06:29
Rate/Rank : Dep.
Address: 1384 Marshall Ct. 7574642783
Thank you one and all for your service and I wish you a very Happy Veterans Day!
Ken Mack
October 06, 2020, 11:37
Rate/Rank : EM2
Happy Birthday United States Navy!!
This coming Tuesday, October 13th, is the USN's 245th birthday. In 1975 I served aboard the Thomaston during the Navy's 200th birthday. Thanks for the memories..
KM
George Billy [ email ]
August 04, 2020, 12:32
Rate/Rank : RM2
This is to let everyone know that Robert Baker ET2 shipmate on the TOM during 57 - 59 time period passed away from Cancer on May 5, 2020.
Mike Pomeroy [ email ]
July 27, 2020, 16:18
Rate/Rank : LTJG
Is there a location for 2021 Reunion yet? Hopefully pandemic will be thing of the past by then!
Mike Pomeroy
Don Turk [ email ]
July 16, 2020, 15:40
Rate/Rank : CAPT
352-332-4555
I am the Historian of the USS McCaffery (DD 860)Shipmates' Association. CAPT Alan Hodge was C.O. of both McCaffery and Thomaston. CAPT Hodge's widow has contacted me regarding a painting that was painted by a member of Thomaston while he was its C.O. with the ship in the background. She is looking to donate it. Can someone put me in contact with your President or Historian?
Tim kathcart [ email ]
May 24, 2020, 21:55
Rate/Rank : Btfn
Address: 905 cresswell st. Potosi mo 63664 5732101205 5732101177
Served from 82 to 85 anyone who was on the ship durning this time get in touch
Ronald H. Kangas [ email ]
May 18, 2020, 13:00
Rate/Rank : YN
Address: 401 E. Warren St. Lebanon OH 45036 (513) 934-9975
I was attached to THOMASTON from Feb 1973 to Mar 1975.
Chuck Larsen
May 14, 2020, 10:30
Rate/Rank : MMFN
The Firestation in Morgan City La. was named after Ken Billiot who served on the USS Thomaston LSD-28 MM3 aft engine room 1970-1974.Firefighter many years. Ken Died of cancer 2005.Good friend to many.
john kanipe
April 24, 2020, 11:43
Rate/Rank : HT 2
the longitude for the 81 crossing is 74 degrees 20'E
David Burrow [ email ]
April 08, 2020, 17:45
Rate/Rank : MMFN
Address: Po box 244 black canyon az 85324 928-910-6284
+fwd eng rm 73"-75
Gary Foreman [ email ]
April 06, 2020, 14:01
Rate/Rank : SM 3
Hey shipmates, I was on board for Team Spirit '81. After 39 years I'm trying to fill in my Shellback certificate.
It's got the ship's gold seal and Wally Wallis' signature but everything else was left blank. I need the longitude. Can anybody help me out?
RM1 Richard Christensen
March 13, 2020, 10:08
Rate/Rank : RM1
6789202801
New phone number.
Rolando Perez [ email ]
January 16, 2020, 15:24
Rate/Rank : GMG2
Can't believe it's been 41 years. Hope to see all at next reunion.
Scott Stanley [ email ]
October 26, 2019, 22:35
Rate/Rank : MR-2
Served on board the Thomaston (LSD-28) in the machine shop from 1969-1971. Made one WestPac/Vietnam tour.
Lots of great memories with my shipmates! Where did all the years go since then? Lol
Rich Christensen [ email ]
October 26, 2019, 09:50
Rate/Rank : RM1
Address: 3410 Elm Creek Dr. NW 4708081707
I know a lot of y’all don’t have great memories of me. I was Bipolar 1 and one very annoying guy. But you put up with me for 2 Westpacs and for that I’m grateful. I was aboard from 76-81. Went to NAVCAMSMED for three years and then got out. I finally got treatment and I really enjoy life. I have multiple myeloma cancer and had a stem cell transplant last October. Thanks Dr. Joe Paredes for your encouragement. I’m told I look like Uncle Fester when I don’t have hair. My info is all here. Feel free to call or drop me a line. I’m on Facebook. I lost my little brother in 94. This year I lost my brother-in-law. Died in my sisters arms. Dad died at 86 in April. We lost my nieces mother and father-in-law within a week of each other. Been a rough start to the year. Monday I have a meeting with my oncologist to find out if my cancer’s still gone. I try to stay humble and kind.
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