Thank you, my Dad served in 68, 69. Damron. I found a Tim Allen skit, they did a tour on USS Constilation. Was so awesome getting to see that ship. Ironically, Dad wS born in McAllen. Near Brownsville, But we grew up in Kansas! Take care!
Thank you, enjoyed the trip in the Way Back Machine, almost brought tears to my eyes. Was on the Connie for most of the 3rd WestPac, a black shoe, worked in the Power Shop (E- Div), first duty you learned there was how to use the overpowered buffer. Being USNR sailor was only a part timer, and after a few screw ups spent most of my tour of two years TAD. Cleaned the Chief's quarters, our quarter's, went to Vents and Voids Div. for the duration of drydock at Bremerton and ended up seeing just about every inch of that ship, including your space, where they kept the Nukes, under the keel, bridge, walked on one of the propeller shafts while we were on Yankee Station, stood watch in after steering so actually steered her during a drill, new Captain told me personally to shape up sailor, got to dump tons of stuff off the fantail, enjoyed watching take offs, especially at night, learned to sail in Subic Bay ended up buying one, saw the Great Budda, Tokyo, Hong Kong, mostly spent a lot of time avoiding anyone over E-3 in rank and first time on board in Japan went down a little too far got to see the brig and lucky me never saw it again. Thanks shipmate really didn't see it at the time but was the adventure of a lifetime, not a tear did I shed, but almost, no BS.
In mid July of 1973 the Connie was the main ship attached to the task force that was up North in the Tonkin Gulf, near Haiphong & Hanoi Vietnam, standing guard as the U.S. Navy Mine Sweepers were de-mining the surrounding waters entering the Harbor of Haiphong. My ship, the U.S.S. White Plains AFS4 was with the Task Force. We were providing food and supplies. I was standing on our Helo Flight Deck watching Vert Reps to the Connie and her escorts. My Engineering Officer, WO2 Bill Beer was standing next to me watching. He turned and said to me, "Grohman, That's your ride home" as he pointed towards the Connie! "Go pack your sea bag and be ready for the last chopper to take you over to the Connie!" I ran down to Engineering Berthing and packed my sea bag in record time, said "GOODBYE" to anyone who was in earshot, and was back up on the Helo Flight Deck in 20 Minutes! Three other shipmates were already standing and waiting with their sea bags as the last chopper came back and landed. We proudly saluted WO2 Bill Beer and boarded the awaiting Boeing UH46D Helo, that shuttled us over to the Connie. We found our way down to the Connie's Engineering Berthing and grabbed a bunk. I sailed on the Connie for 4 days watching flight opps, launches and landings, as I roamed around her unrestricted. I felt a strong sense of relief that I was going home. NO DUTY, just kicked back and waited for her to go back to the Philippines and Subic Bay in 4 days. Once in port at Subic, we disembarked the Connie and then caught a U.S. Navy Bus that was full of American Service Men. Then after a one hour fast and noisy ride, we left the bus and we all boarded a PAN AM 727 that was full of anxious U.S. Service Men. It was our flight home! That big old jet airliner, was taking us back to the United States of America! There were men from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy. The flight was to Anchorage Alaska, where it quickly refueled in an hour and then it was back in the air, on to San Francisco, California. It took us around 14 Hours to reach the Mainland. Once we landed, we arrived at Treasure Island, by another gray U.S. Navy bus. I was quartered in a barrack for the night and processed out the next morning. I was released from the U.S. Navy and my "Active Duty Obligations" on August 26, 1973, after serving in the U.S. Navy from March 19, 1970. The U.S.S. Constellation CVA-64 was a fine ship! The crew that I had the honor to meet in the four days that I sailed on her were all OUTSTANDING! Thank You for making my trip back home 53 years ago, a BLESSING to me! You all are my Brothers! Sincerely, David W. Grohman
Hello Gus, yes, I have been on the 2nd Connie twice and served on the 3rd Connie 77-81 - the last time I was on the 1854 Connie me and my best friend since 1978, still today talk all the time, told each other. You think life was rough when we were at sea. NOT EVEN CLOSE, life in the Navy was really tough. Our ancestors had TESTOSTERONE to the Max.
This was the COLLISION - 25 June 1980 at 0030 with a freighter @ 4:13 - I was sleeping in berthing, when GQ was sounded went to my repair locker and later mustered in Jet Shop.
We were awakened just outside of Yokosuka in either Oct or Nov 1967 while heading to or from Yankee Station by a collision warning over the 1MC. Scared the crap outta me and I never did hear what actually occurred.
My husband who passed away in 1974 was a Plank owner of the Connie. was a BT1 when he was rerired out in 1972 at a 100 % total disability, service connected. Son Robert is on Santas lap in picture of cruise book.
I'm sure we did. I still have lots of good memories of that, my 3rd and last Westpac on her. Unfortunately, my closest friends from that cruise are no longer with us
You did an outstanding job on the model sir. There are many differences I see between the model and the Connie in 1964. She was my first ship and a grand one she was. I spent the most of my time in V-1 Fly 3. After I made E4 I spent about a month assigned to V-6 division in the AE shop. They discovered I had been working flight deck so they assigned me to the flight deck as Flight Deck Electrician. I was responsible for all the flight deck power stations for the aircraft.
I was stationed on Connie from 2002-2003, got on just a few months before her last cruise. Wish I could have been there for the decommissioning but I had to head off to AATCC "C" School.
0:58 - WALLY :-) Look at the front of the superstructure, was an icon (smiley with a sailor hat) his name was Wally. Wally was removed I believe by Captain McCarthy in 1978. I couldn't find your GTO but there are a couple BOMBS (Ford Pintos) in the parking lot.
Excellent trip down memory lane . She was an awesome lady. You were on Connie during my Dad's tenure as CO (Tierney) and I know he would be pleased with your pictures.
I met your Dad and I guess Mother at a Constellation Association Reunion in Norfolk, VA - I was onboard years after your Dad. I told them about the Collision 26 June 1980 and had him laugh so much. We worked in Jet Shop the back of the ship, while the ship was scraping the side during the Collision. My Best friend Steve Shoback threw a Soda can at it, saying, "GET AWAY FROM HERE".
I last saw her in 1971 when I was discharged and didn't think I would ever want to see her again, My Bad. I was living by the TX/OK border when she went to Brownsville & wasn't following any Navy related websites or I would surely have driven down there
The thing I hate about RUclips, they don't all links. There is the 2000 fleet week video of Connie launching aircraft after just passing under the Golden Gate, YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS.
Great collection of photos! I was on the Constellation from 8/68 - 2/72 assigned to the port side SAM ( Mk10, Terrier Missile Launching System) facility. I recognize some of the faces in your photos, since our two groups had to coordinate in testing and aligning the Fire Control Radar and Launcher systems. Enjoyed Subic and Sasebo (sp?) the best!
My uncle Eugene Zdziennicki was on Connie in 67-68 in Vietnam had to miss was 6’8” tall wondering if anyone remembers him sadly he is not with us anymore we called him sonny because he got so red in face when he was angry after he came home became a Chicago police officer
I was on the Connie from 1978 to 1981 gunners mate missile so I worked with you guys the fire technicians when we were in a long pole the bar of choice was the buffalo for the FTs
By 1978 i was long gone, out of school and out making a living traveling around the US. Since I left her about October 1st, 1971, there may still a have been a FTM lifer that I worked with still there.
Feb 69 i member sterling, anap Dropout and voght or vogot??? Also not tech savy...oh and corse Chief ryan plank owner.. I worked infire cntl shop..i think YOU would Come to shop and I'd asy you for A cigarette...i got an email from You tube and found where i cood leave reply
@@willmyler3728 Most of the Fox guys are deceased and there are only two that I message with on FB. Sterling who lives in Eastern Washington and Vogt living in eastern Pennsylvania. I was constantly messaging and even talking to Bob Murdock for about 10 years but he passed in 2022. I looked in the cruise book and recognize you as the guy that gave us a hard time getting spare parts. LOL
My father is a plank owner and on the captain's flight crew, but I cannot find any photo of him in the 1961-62 cruise book. Where should I be looking. He's still with us and I'd love to surprise him. Thanks!
I loved the Connie and the shitty kitty. I had TAD orders to bring her around the horn. Worked my ass off on the kitty in the PNSY. man, that was hard work, but it was awesome to see the kitty brought back to life. I knew the Cinnie would be in good hands and be rebuilt. It hurts to see them both be torn apart like this. BM3 1stdeck div. My family and home. My first-born son was the first and the last to be Baptized on the Kitt's forecastle. It kills me to see them rot like that. Became a Horned shell back on the connie. Will miss them both. Thank you for sharing this. Looks like you had good shipmates. P.S. how bac you get busted down for missing the ship. LOL! Hopefully you just got 3 days BnW.
I tell everyone, I was CV64 and there was nothing shitty about kitty CV63. Our Sister Kitty was a GREAT SHIP 🙂 I wish we could of saved at least the Kitty, then we could of said, Connie was EXACTLY like this ship. CV63 / CV64 - Twin Sisters.
I am serching for vids from 78 to 80 From the Connie seems the TRUTH is lost on what we did in GONZO Station that night What I dont see is the rip in the side we got on KERMIT Station On REP by a LIBIAN TANKER it took out our Millele Capabilities on our Left side But we could not go to SUBIC for repairs as the MIDWAY who was coming to replace us was hit by another Libyan Tanker and had to return to SUBIC or sink ! Where the FUCK ARE THESE VIDS????
@@breonnapincomb857 I just looked at Cruisebooks online and saw your Uncle. He was P3 Division and he was in 1980 Machinist Mate 3rd Class MM3. I will post how to see this in another post.
Thank you, my Dad served in 68, 69.
Damron. I found a Tim Allen skit, they did a tour on USS Constilation. Was so awesome getting to see that ship. Ironically, Dad wS born in McAllen. Near Brownsville, But we grew up in Kansas! Take care!
Thank you, enjoyed the trip in the Way Back Machine, almost brought tears to my eyes. Was on the Connie for most of the 3rd WestPac, a black shoe, worked in the Power Shop (E- Div), first duty you learned there was how to use the overpowered buffer. Being USNR sailor was only a part timer, and after a few screw ups spent most of my tour of two years TAD. Cleaned the Chief's quarters, our quarter's, went to Vents and Voids Div. for the duration of drydock at Bremerton and ended up seeing just about every inch of that ship, including your space, where they kept the Nukes, under the keel, bridge, walked on one of the propeller shafts while we were on Yankee Station, stood watch in after steering so actually steered her during a drill, new Captain told me personally to shape up sailor, got to dump tons of stuff off the fantail, enjoyed watching take offs, especially at night, learned to sail in Subic Bay ended up buying one, saw the Great Budda, Tokyo, Hong Kong, mostly spent a lot of time avoiding anyone over E-3 in rank and first time on board in Japan went down a little too far got to see the brig and lucky me never saw it again. Thanks shipmate really didn't see it at the time but was the adventure of a lifetime, not a tear did I shed, but almost, no BS.
I was on the Connie 2001 - 2003
fun times
In mid July of 1973 the Connie was the main ship attached to the task force that was up North in the Tonkin Gulf, near Haiphong & Hanoi Vietnam, standing guard as the U.S. Navy Mine Sweepers were de-mining the surrounding waters entering the Harbor of Haiphong. My ship, the U.S.S. White Plains AFS4 was with the Task Force. We were providing food and supplies. I was standing on our Helo Flight Deck watching Vert Reps to the Connie and her escorts. My Engineering Officer, WO2 Bill Beer was standing next to me watching. He turned and said to me, "Grohman, That's your ride home" as he pointed towards the Connie! "Go pack your sea bag and be ready for the last chopper to take you over to the Connie!" I ran down to Engineering Berthing and packed my sea bag in record time, said "GOODBYE" to anyone who was in earshot, and was back up on the Helo Flight Deck in 20 Minutes! Three other shipmates were already standing and waiting with their sea bags as the last chopper came back and landed. We proudly saluted WO2 Bill Beer and boarded the awaiting Boeing UH46D Helo, that shuttled us over to the Connie. We found our way down to the Connie's Engineering Berthing and grabbed a bunk. I sailed on the Connie for 4 days watching flight opps, launches and landings, as I roamed around her unrestricted. I felt a strong sense of relief that I was going home. NO DUTY, just kicked back and waited for her to go back to the Philippines and Subic Bay in 4 days. Once in port at Subic, we disembarked the Connie and then caught a U.S. Navy Bus that was full of American Service Men. Then after a one hour fast and noisy ride, we left the bus and we all boarded a PAN AM 727 that was full of anxious U.S. Service Men. It was our flight home! That big old jet airliner, was taking us back to the United States of America! There were men from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy. The flight was to Anchorage Alaska, where it quickly refueled in an hour and then it was back in the air, on to San Francisco, California. It took us around 14 Hours to reach the Mainland. Once we landed, we arrived at Treasure Island, by another gray U.S. Navy bus. I was quartered in a barrack for the night and processed out the next morning. I was released from the U.S. Navy and my "Active Duty Obligations" on August 26, 1973, after serving in the U.S. Navy from March 19, 1970. The U.S.S. Constellation CVA-64 was a fine ship! The crew that I had the honor to meet in the four days that I sailed on her were all OUTSTANDING! Thank You for making my trip back home 53 years ago, a BLESSING to me! You all are my Brothers! Sincerely, David W. Grohman
I work on the second Constellation, which is preserved in Baltimore.
Hello Gus, yes, I have been on the 2nd Connie twice and served on the 3rd Connie 77-81 - the last time I was on the 1854 Connie me and my best friend since 1978, still today talk all the time, told each other. You think life was rough when we were at sea. NOT EVEN CLOSE, life in the Navy was really tough. Our ancestors had TESTOSTERONE to the Max.
This was the COLLISION - 25 June 1980 at 0030 with a freighter @ 4:13 - I was sleeping in berthing, when GQ was sounded went to my repair locker and later mustered in Jet Shop.
We were awakened just outside of Yokosuka in either Oct or Nov 1967 while heading to or from Yankee Station by a collision warning over the 1MC. Scared the crap outta me and I never did hear what actually occurred.
My husband who passed away in 1974 was a Plank owner of the Connie. was a BT1 when he was rerired out in 1972 at a 100 % total disability, service connected. Son Robert is on Santas lap in picture of cruise book.
I sailed on the Connie 1971/72 , AiMD tire shop/Airframes . AMS 2 Schaaf.
I was AIMD, IM1 and IM2 77-81 - the best department on the ship 🙂
I was aboard Connie from 8/68 until 3/70 i was fly one PO from 69 to 70 our paths probably crossed many times, thanks for the memories brother
I'm sure we did. I still have lots of good memories of that, my 3rd and last Westpac on her. Unfortunately, my closest friends from that cruise are no longer with us
You did an outstanding job on the model sir. There are many differences I see between the model and the Connie in 1964. She was my first ship and a grand one she was. I spent the most of my time in V-1 Fly 3. After I made E4 I spent about a month assigned to V-6 division in the AE shop. They discovered I had been working flight deck so they assigned me to the flight deck as Flight Deck Electrician. I was responsible for all the flight deck power stations for the aircraft.
I was stationed on Connie from 2002-2003, got on just a few months before her last cruise. Wish I could have been there for the decommissioning but I had to head off to AATCC "C" School.
That would have been nice to see & be a part of. Only years later do some of those moments seem important
@@paokie2 Very true.
0:58 - WALLY :-) Look at the front of the superstructure, was an icon (smiley with a sailor hat) his name was Wally. Wally was removed I believe by Captain McCarthy in 1978. I couldn't find your GTO but there are a couple BOMBS (Ford Pintos) in the parking lot.
Excellent trip down memory lane . She was an awesome lady. You were on Connie during my Dad's tenure as CO (Tierney) and I know he would be pleased with your pictures.
Thank you. Yes, she was awesome & like most of my buddies & her crew, no longer with us
I met your Dad and I guess Mother at a Constellation Association Reunion in Norfolk, VA - I was onboard years after your Dad. I told them about the Collision 26 June 1980 and had him laugh so much. We worked in Jet Shop the back of the ship, while the ship was scraping the side during the Collision. My Best friend Steve Shoback threw a Soda can at it, saying, "GET AWAY FROM HERE".
Thanks for sharing!! Brightened my day!!@@bobbycv64
Last time I saw her was Fleet Week I think 2000ish in San Francisco. Took my kids on board to see it and a few friends who served on it.
I last saw her in 1971 when I was discharged and didn't think I would ever want to see her again, My Bad. I was living by the TX/OK border when she went to Brownsville & wasn't following any Navy related websites or I would surely have driven down there
The thing I hate about RUclips, they don't all links. There is the 2000 fleet week video of Connie launching aircraft after just passing under the Golden Gate, YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS.
Great collection of photos! I was on the Constellation from 8/68 - 2/72 assigned to the port side SAM ( Mk10, Terrier Missile Launching System) facility. I recognize some of the faces in your photos, since our two groups had to coordinate in testing and aligning the Fire Control Radar and Launcher systems. Enjoyed Subic and Sasebo (sp?) the best!
Glad you liked the photos. Not too many of us left as I just lost another of my best Fox shipmates last summer.
I was on Connie and became a shell back on her in 89 rmsn hedrick
My uncle Eugene Zdziennicki was on Connie in 67-68 in Vietnam had to miss was 6’8” tall wondering if anyone remembers him sadly he is not with us anymore we called him sonny because he got so red in face when he was angry after he came home became a Chicago police officer
I was on the Connie from 1978 to 1981 gunners mate missile so I worked with you guys the fire technicians when we were in a long pole the bar of choice was the buffalo for the FTs
By 1978 i was long gone, out of school and out making a living traveling around the US. Since I left her about October 1st, 1971, there may still a have been a FTM lifer that I worked with still there.
hey wayne i was in fox div 1967
When did you leave her?
Feb 69 i member sterling, anap
Dropout and voght or vogot???
Also not tech savy...oh and corse
Chief ryan plank owner.. I worked infire cntl shop..i think YOU would
Come to shop and I'd asy you for
A cigarette...i got an email from
You tube and found where i cood leave reply
@@willmyler3728 Most of the Fox guys are deceased and there are only two that I message with on FB. Sterling who lives in Eastern Washington and Vogt living in eastern Pennsylvania. I was constantly messaging and even talking to Bob Murdock for about 10 years but he passed in 2022. I looked in the cruise book and recognize you as the guy that gave us a hard time getting spare parts. LOL
My father is a plank owner and on the captain's flight crew, but I cannot find any photo of him in the 1961-62 cruise book. Where should I be looking. He's still with us and I'd love to surprise him. Thanks!
This is the site for Connie's 61-62 cruise book which has photos of the ship and crew. www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv64-62/index.html
@@paokie2 Thanks. I've checked this over a few times and cannot seem to find him. I'll keep looking.
I loved the Connie and the shitty kitty. I had TAD orders to bring her around the horn. Worked my ass off on the kitty in the PNSY. man, that was hard work, but it was awesome to see the kitty brought back to life. I knew the Cinnie would be in good hands and be rebuilt. It hurts to see them both be torn apart like this. BM3 1stdeck div. My family and home. My first-born son was the first and the last to be Baptized on the Kitt's forecastle. It kills me to see them rot like that. Became a Horned shell back on the connie. Will miss them both. Thank you for sharing this. Looks like you had good shipmates. P.S. how bac you get busted down for missing the ship. LOL! Hopefully you just got 3 days BnW.
I tell everyone, I was CV64 and there was nothing shitty about kitty CV63. Our Sister Kitty was a GREAT SHIP 🙂 I wish we could of saved at least the Kitty, then we could of said, Connie was EXACTLY like this ship. CV63 / CV64 - Twin Sisters.
I never knew him. My Brother-in-Law was a east coast tin can BT
I am serching for vids from 78 to 80 From the Connie seems the TRUTH is lost on what we did in GONZO Station that night
What I dont see is the rip in the side we got on KERMIT Station On REP by a LIBIAN TANKER it took out our Millele Capabilities on our Left side But we could not go to SUBIC for repairs as the MIDWAY who was coming to replace us was hit by another Libyan Tanker and had to return to SUBIC or sink ! Where the FUCK ARE THESE VIDS????
@breonnapincomb857 I am on page 20 - Bobby Estey - we were crazy, everyone else is serious, look at us clowns in the Jet Shop :-)
you got pics of the agent orange aboard her
sorry but no
All, I have so much on Connie, contact me, I was onboard 77-81 AIMD
My Uncle was onboard 78-83. David Pincomb, in the #3 Engine Room. Thank you for your service😊
@@breonnapincomb857 I just looked at Cruisebooks online and saw your Uncle. He was P3 Division and he was in 1980 Machinist Mate 3rd Class MM3. I will post how to see this in another post.
@@breonnapincomb857 he was MM3 in P3 Division. Let me know if you got this. I just looked at the 1980 cruisebook and saw him.
Marine Detachment 79-81
AO / G-1 DIV WEAPONS DEPT CV-64. SEMPER FORTUS / SEMPER FIDELIS.