USS Vreeland Log, July 2004
Name : Victor B. Munson 7 Jul 2004
Rate/Rank : RM2
Years Onboard : 69-71
e-mail : vbmunson@verizon.net
Comments : This is a great page. Glad to see that a reunion is planned. Hope everyone who comes brings along a cruise book and other pictures.
Name : Bill Cook 9 Jul 2004
Rate/Rank : RM2
Years Onboard : 70-71
e-mail : wcook5@cox.net
Comments : Great memories of a great crew. Fun times in Newport R.I. (PRECOM)and HP CHASN. I remember the following sailors from way back then (sorry if I left anyone out): CDR Stefferud, C.O. LCDR Dachos, X.O., LT. Jerry Schill, Commo, RMCS Charlie Schiavo, RM1 Gary Nunnenkamp, RM2 Bill Capen, RM2 Steeny Banks, RM3 Rudy Kiiken, RM3 Mike Sparrow, RM3 Duane Lyberg, RM3 Nick Pellechia, RM3 Dave Allured, RM3 Vic Munson, SM1 Paul Hurst, SM2 Artie Youngblood, SMSN Bowersock, EN3 Bob Niileksela and FN Gary Verriest. I think Chief Schiavo retired in 75 - got a letter from him when I was in Yokosuka. Last I heard Mr. Schill was CAPT. Schill. Don't know what happened to the rest of these fellows but wish them well just the same. Bill
Name : LARRY D. TURNER 10 Jul 2004
Rate/Rank : SM
Years Onboard : 1969-1971
e-mail : PCT@GCRONLINE.COM
Comments : I came out of the Great Lakes Boot Camp to the newly commissioned USS Vreeland in Rhode Island & became a plank owner of this ship. I remember the shake-down cruise & when we lost power going into the Cuban waters. Also, I remember the Wine Festival in Athens while on shore leave. What a great time!!!

I have had contacts with fellow shipmates through E-Mail. I have even had the privilege of spending time with Mark Smith in Austin, Texas and talking with Dick Provost several times. I remember many good times on the USS Vreeland and I hope to see everyone at the reunion next year.

Hopefully we will be able to contact Bill Seavey who was from Rhode Island & was in boot camp with me. I would love to hear from fellow shipmates.
Name : David E. Vreeland 19 Jul 2004
e-mail : d_vreeland@cybermesa.com
Comments : An excellent resource on the web. I'm glad to see the U.S.S. Vreeland being remembered.
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