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Rob
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I was
in A-gang from 84-89. I just retired a month ago and I'm working as a
training specialist at Keyport Wa. This sure does bring back a
lot of memories...most of them good!
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Mike
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Russell
was my first boat, first LPO position, Boat where I got my Dolphins &
made Chief. Lots of great memories of lots of great friends. Bert Hart was my
junior YN, so was Larry Marvin. I remember Flatrock, Dirty Earl, Derf
Magellan, Chaslino, Jeff Davis, Chief Tom - I could go on and on.
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Jeff
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 Hello Shipmates,
I served on the RBR from 1987 till 1991 as an EM1/SS. Since then I have spent
one year in Oak Ridge, TN and the rest in Russellville, AR (ironic RBR and Russellville).
Along the way I have been a Radiochemist, and Reactor Operator and finally am
now a Senior Reactor Operator, Control Room Supervisor at Arkansas Nuclear One.
I finally obtained a BS from Arkansas Tech University (though those who know me may
claim I already was well versed in B.S.). I have lived through one bad
marriage and am in one fantastic one that has made me appreciate the trial
and tribulations of life that much more. I have talked to Chris Gunnoe who at
the time lived in Judsonia, Arkansas of course Chris Brenner (RIP you Bud
Elf, rest easy in the hands of our Lord) and Mike Brubaker (Mike was the one
that sent me the link to this website). I have laughed and cried with the
pictures and may memories have flooded my mind. It drives home that there is
an unbreakable link between all who served on the RBR not forged of steel and
wire but of flesh and blood, sweat and struggles, bad time and good. I am honored
to call anyone who served on her my shipmate. If I can find where I have my
stash of pictures I will be sending some in for posting.
I say to everyone, Fair Winds and Following Seas in everything you attempt in
life.
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Welcome back aboard, Jeff. I'm thrilled you were moved by the site and wish
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Gary
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I still
have alot of memories of the RBR and seeing some of the pictures and stories
brought back a few more. I was on the RBR Sept 86 to Feb 94 and got to work
with a bunch of GREAT people. Keep up the Great work and thank you Steve for
what you started and Doc took over.
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Welcome back, Gary, and thank you for all the
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put the wrong email address...here is the correct one!! Has anyone seen or
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Hey
all!! It is great to see that someone has taken the time to make sure
'history' hasn't gone by the wayside!! Thanks to 'Doc' for getting this site
up and running!! (were you on board in 84-85?) I was there from January 84 to
February 85. Anybody else that reads this, would you please put your dates of
service on too? I do recognize some of the names.....keep up the good work!!!
I'll beback!!
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I believe I left during the summer of 85. "Doc" Edzel (sp?)took
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For the record, TM1 Steve Rakers was the first to establish this site.
Without his work, this current version would not exist. I happened upon it
at a time when I had a good deal of free time and his was shrinking. I've
merely taken what he created and reworked it and added a bit of my own
research and findings. Glad you enjoyed your visit
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:D
I can remember operating with the RBR sometime in the late seventies or early
eighties. I also got a look around in New London. I was serving on HMS Swiftsure
then. It's all coming back, many fond memories indeed, the USN Submarine
Service always made us most welcome, thank you.
Pete.
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Welcome! Operations with the Royal Navy were always memorable and fun. I
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I was
the junior yeoman from 77 - 79. I have some really fond memories of that
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Welcome aboard the virtual version of the USS RICHARD B. RUSSELL (SSN-687).
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Thanks
for the web site, the Russell needs to be remembered. I left the ship in 1986
with lots of good memories. My final shipping over, getting married at the
chapel in Mare Island, being the first diving officer
to take her down after spec op conversion.
Fair winds and calm seas.
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Welcome back, Mark!
I hope the years have been good to you. May you always dwell where life is
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Hi all.
I served on 687 from 1985-1988. Looking back, it was one of the best times of
my life. Everything, the boat, what we were doing, the shipmates, San Francisco, all of it. I was very upset to
hear the Russellfish was scrapped.
If anyone has contacts for John Schmidt or Calvin Hancock, please LMK.
Thanks.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Welcome back aboard the USS Tricky Dick! I hope you had a nice visit. Good
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Mike
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 Hey,
I was in M Div from 1989 until 1990. You might remember me as the guy who
broke both my elbows the day before we were to depart for parts unknown. I
never did get to thank my shipmates who manned the ambulance that took me to
the hospital.
My elbows are still messed up, but I made the best of it. I became an
Operator at the Fermi2 Plant, a BWR near Monroe, Michigan got my Reactor Operator License
in 1994, my Senior Reactor Operator License in 1997 and became a Shift
Manager in 2000.
I left Fermi in 2005 and am currently in the Shift Manager training program
at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant run by the TVA in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
This is a beautiful website Tony. Y'all did a great job.
John Yokom, we worked together 15 years and I never knew we served on the
same boat.
Mike
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Welcome back to the USS "Tricky Dick"! Bad elbows or not, it
sounds like you are doing well. Here's wishing you and every person whoever
served aboard the USS RICHARD B. RUSSELL (SSN-687) a healthy, happy and
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Bill
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I
remember a lot of good times and great friends on the old "dicky b".
I ended up becoming a lifer and just retired a few months ago. I was on the
RUSSELL from 86 to 90. I enjoyed the website and it brought back some great
memories. I just wanted to say hey to all the guys I served with and partied
with.
Take it easy,
"wild bill" Colby
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Terry
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Hey
"Doc"
My son saw your website and told me all about it--if you want to look for
Capt. Peterson, it's Walter H. Peterson not "E" and you can
probably find him if you look among Navy civilians. I know he talked to Steve
several times and sent him a bunch of pictures--he's still the same, but the
youngest son (8 years old) has him wrapped around his little finger.
Good luck with the site.
T
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Thanks for the tip, Terry. You are correct. Capt. Peterson's name is on my
Submarine Qualification Certificate as Walter "H" Peterson. I'll
follow your advice and search the navy civilian sector. I hope this finds
you in the midst of a fantastic holiday season. Steve sent me all of the
pictures he had and there were none of Captain Peterson. Any help with
filling this void would be greatly appreciated.
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Joe
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Dickie
B. was my only boat; Jan 78 to Sep 81. I still remember all the great people
and good times, and enough of the other stuff that made one enlistment enough
for me! The names & the pictures bring back a lot of fond memories.
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Welcome back. Enjoy the ride. This time there will be none of "the
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David
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They
did indeed "Save the best 'till last"! The Russell was my first
boat and by far the best I have served on in 21 years of Naval service. God
bless all of you old Russell sailors with Fair winds and following seas!
V/R
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Nathan
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Hey
all! The RBR was my first boat and will always be dear to my heart. I served
only a short time 92-93 but you never forget your first boat, right? I left
just before decom. I still keep in touch with some of my buds from the boat.
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 I was the second person to
report on board, became the first LELT. Reported on board from the USS Lapon
(SSN-661). If you ask any Lapon sailor they will tell you that Captain Mac
walked on water, but I think that Captain Brons would have given him a run
for his money. Any of you Russell guys come through town, let me know and
we'll drink some beer and swap some lies. I'll tell you about me and Terry
Ford holding Bubba Ball upside down and using the deck as a level to cut his
hair, or Peterson answering the phone between the SSTG's saying "Hi,
this is the Tricky Dick," and it was the CO calling, or the first
Southern run, etc.
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Welcome back aboard! I hope you found your tour of the site interesting,
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David
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served from 84-87. Loved it and miss it like only a submariner can
understand. Now I work for a homeless veterans organization in San Francisco. I saw the picture of her lined
up waiting to be "scrapped" and it literally brought a tear. I
reflect on that time with the fondest of memories. To all She ever held in
Her belly,may we forever remain connected. Excellent job on the site!!
"Dirty Earl" if you're out there drop me a line.
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Great
to see the pictures of the boat & crew It brought back lots of memories
of installing the bustle. :-)
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Frances
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wanted to sign in guestbook. I am the wife of Mike aka Flatrock. We currently
reside in WI. Not sure much more info but am learning a lot on this website.
Thanks to whoever and all who have contributed.
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fond memories of this boat and the good times that ensued. you guys are the
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Don
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nice A GANGER WAS MMC(SS) M. KEENE. I just surfed through your
sight and I see he passed. I remember his wife and their very large dogs.
They lived down the street from RMCM(SS) STEVE BELL (CSDR12)
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The best part about doing this website is finding out how people have done
since their days aboard. The worst part is finding out that some of those
young men that run around in your memory got a bit older, a bit more frail
or passed away. I wish I'd not worried so much about photography and submarines
and took more pictures when I had the chance. Thanks for signing the book,
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I RODE
THE RUSSELL ON MANY TRIPS WITH THE RUSSELL BUSTLE (BSQ-5) I WAS ON THE CSL
STAFF. DENNIS SULZER WAS MY BEST FRIEND. A VERY NICE A GANGER BY THE NAME OF
KING GAVE ME HIS RACK EACH TIME I RODE THE BOAT. I HAVE BEEN RETIRED AND
WORKING ON THE STAFF AT COMSUBGRU NINE. ADMIRAL SULLIVAN, CAPT MACK, AND CAPT
FARMER HAVE A BEEN MY BOSSES, REMEMBER DO NOT BURN YOU BRIDGES... R/Don
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Hi Don, Welcome back! It's nice to see your name on the board. Still bass
fishin' for prizes? I remember well Mike Keene being teased about giving up
his bunk and not being able to see his belt. Great memories. I was saddened
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Great
site! I served from 87 to 91. Great memmories.I remember you David price.
Where is the rest of IC div?
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Mike
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This is
a great site. I was onboard from 88-90 and some of the best times of my life
there. Met some really good friends and learned alot. Does anyone remember
Hammer or what happened to him. I lost touch with him after I left. Glad to
see that the time has been taken to keep the memories alive.
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David
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wonder how many of you guys remember me? Served onboard from 88-93, IC1/SS,
left for a short recruiting duty stint before the LDO program. Ended up
getting out in 96 thanks to my ex-wife. Seeing some of these names has really
brought back memories...most of them good. I honestly miss the time spent
onboard. I am currently working for a Accounting Firm in Roseville, CA, and would like to hear from
anyone who remembers me. And I happen to find a box full of pictures which
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kevin
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i was
on the dickey b from mar.79 to feb.81 it was the best boat i was on while i
was in the navy and i was on five other subs it had a great crew and a great
command and i have a lot of good memories. ps this is a well set up web site.
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Welcome back to the old "Dicky B". Thanks for the kind review of
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Peter
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driving home this evening and I'm not sure why I thought to Google the Dicky
B...thanks for the site, it has brought back some good memories!
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Welcome back aboard. I was happy to read that you found enjoyment with some
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Brian
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*Excellent*
site.
Kudos, Steve & Doc.
I served in Russell's A-Gang as an "Uncanny Ex-Nuke" from late '90
till Decom. She was my 1st and last boat, and the essence of my "Navy
Experience".
I've worked for Hewlett Packard for the last decade in an office environment
very much like that depicted in the Hollywood cinematic masterpiece
"Office Space". Some days it seems surreal to me that I ever lived
in that stinking tube for months at a time doing things like blowing
sanitaries, lining up the diesel, shooting trash, peeling spuds, starting up
the HIPAC, shutting down C02 Scrubber#2, or cleaning - whatever - with a
"chem-wipe". It all now seems like something that happened to some
other guy, not a guy who works a 9-5 Joe Job and has a lawn to mow.
Here's to blowing San#2 content (100 or so gallons worth) all over the
Goat-Locker Head, DCA Lieutenants who shall remain nameless, yet legendary,
getting drunk and smashing their shiny new sports cars into the main gate at
Sub Base Point Loma, The Horse & Cow on a Friday night, and the smell of
hydraulic particulate in the morning. Smells like... Well, refried cowflop
actually. :D
Coop, Eagle, Bake, Potlicker & all the rest -
Cheers!
Ex MM2/SS Conway
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Mac:
Welcome back to the RBR. After reading your piece, I wish I'd comeback to
the boat in 1989 instead of retiring. It's amazing how much you can miss
the silly stuff!
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Chris
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Hey
anybody out there?? Nestor I havent heard from you for a few years. Anyways
the dickey "B" was the best time I had, I still can't stop grinning
when I think back to the times out at sea with about every walk of life the USA had to offer. You all made me
laugh and it kept the stress off. And how is Mr. Hale these days? Thanks
Chris
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Welcome back aboard. Hope you enjoyed your visit and that it helps you to
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Served
on the “Dicky-B” from 1987-1990 in RC-Div. I am very happy to have been part
of the crew and about my decision to get out and join the society we were
protecting. My favorite memories are the kidnapped Smurf, the XO’s door, and
the race for the turtle. The crew was full of remarkable men that I am proud
to have known. Since then I have completed a couple of degrees and presently
work in business development for Honeywell.
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Thomas
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enjoyed working with all the Russell guys when they got to Mare Island and regret not taking orders to
the boat when offered. I went on to Drum, San Fran and the Buffalo
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Anna
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My
brother, Sean Dunphy, served aboard the Russell until he died in a car
accident in 1987. I was so moved to see his memorium and pictures on your
website. I often reflect back on the "good ol times" when he was in
the Navy. His group of friends were great guys and we all had so much fun
together. I'm currently reading the book, "Blind Man's Bluff,"
about submarine warfare. It's been fun reading about the Richard B. Russell
and the Horse and Cow. That's such an amazing book. I have complete respect
for all submariners!! I am still very proud that Sean was on a submarine, especially
one of such high caliber as the Russell. I managed to survive the "Horse
and Cow" days and I'm now married with four kids. I would love to
connect with anyone who knew Sean. Thanks!
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"Doc" MacDonald:
Welcome to the website. Please accept the sincere condolences from the
officers and men of USS RICHARD B. RUSSELL (SSN-687). His loss is a loss to
all of us and the Nation. Best wishes, always, to you and yours.
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served on the R.B.Russell from Feb.1979 til Oct.1982 as a 'nuke' (MM). I
still have a lot of fond memories of the boat and crew - a lot of good times,
some really neat places we visited and the bonds that we formed. It's true,
over time you do forget the bad times (well, almost all of them).
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Francis
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Dear
Shipmates,
I was an ETRSN(SU) who served on the Russell from 12/76 to 9/77 when I was
discharged from the Navy. I have always been proud of the Russell, my service
in the Navy, but sorry for some of the things that happened while I was
aboard. I'm sorry that a few of you took it upon yourselves to decide I
wasn't fit for submarine duty. Thanks to you, I receive 100%
service-connected VA disability for PTSD. All that crap aside, I miss our
Chief RM who carried me back to the boat in Italy after a wee bit too much
wine, or our Doc, who always thought he could climb down the ladder head
first when he was drunk, only to fall on his butt! I was sad to see that the
Russell has been decommissioned. She is, and always shall be, the finest sub,
with the finest crew, ever to serve. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her,
or you knuckleheads that I served with. I miss and love you all, and no hard
feelings for the past. Please e-mail me and send me any more info. on the
Russell and the old gang. Take care.
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MacDonald:
Welcome back aboard, we're all glad to have you. The nice part about this
time is that no one gets disqualifed here; so, sit back, relax and enjoy
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I was
sonar officer on the commisioning crew in 1975. Just wonreding who else is
out there. Still have fond memories of the comeraderie and dedication.
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MacDonald:
Welcome back aboard, sir! I hope your are successful in locating and
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S. Glassmire:
Hey,Dave! Weren't you still aboard in '76-'77 when I served aboard the
Russell? Your name sounded familiar to me, and I remember a sonar tech
trying to teach me a little about the sonar's operation. Do you remember
Chief Wallrich, the RM Chief? Well, if you get this, drop me a line. Take
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Joel Bebermeyer
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I
briefly served on the Russellaround 1980. Although my time was short due to
being immature and very young I have great memories of the Russell. I want to
take this forum to say I am sorry to all my shipmates for letting you down.
Chief Horkey I owe you a an apology as well. I am sure I could of learned
alot from you and I regret that I let that opportunity slip away.
I currently live and work in Florida. I have a great job with a
Power Company. I am a Substation Electrician.
I have a great wife and 2 children. I have been in contact with a couple of
crew members and it brought back a flood of memories.
I want to thank Steve Rakers for this site. It has given me an outlet to say
sorry after all these years. Some of you who read this may not care about any
of this but for me it's been good.
I have a picture of the Russell in my office to this day.
Joel
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Mac:
Once a crew member, always a crew member. Welcome aboard and welcome back.
It sounds like whatever happend helped you to grow in a positive direction
and that's a big part of what being a submariner is all about. Best wishes
to you and yours.
"Doc" Mac ~ I replaced "Doc" Woody in 1980; so, I'm not
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Mark
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The RBR
was my first boat and I was able to be there as part of the decom crew. What
a great experience for me and the rst of the wet behind the the ears Sailors.
I wish every new Sailor could have an experience like that and come to the
fleet ready to fight instead of coming out the way they are now as a bunch of
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Paul
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Russell
was the first of two boats. I reported aboard in Feb 1974 as an EM3 and
tranfered in Dec 1976 as EM1(SS). Some of my favorite memories were of the
Dicky B. It was exciting to take her to sea for the first time out of
NNS&DD Co. Cdr Brons was the best, as was the entire Plankowning Crew!
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GREAT
JOB DOC... YOU AND STEVE DO WELL...
LIKE MARVIN I ALSO HAD A MIXED CAREER ON DICKEY B... FORTUNATELY IT GOT MUCH
BETTER AT CSG-2 AND CSS-10.. I OFTEN THINK ABOUT THE MANY GOOD TIMES I HAD
THERE.. I'LL NEVER FORGET NAMES LIKE CHAS... DERF... SOMF.. BILLY KRAUS..
JACK GOLDSMITH...JIMMY LYONS... WOW I GUESS THE LIST OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD GO
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Welcome Aboard, Nick
Like Marvin, I also enjoyed your presence on the "Dickey B",
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S. Glassmire:
Hi, Nick! I was just wondering, was the Jack Goldsmith you mention above an
ET? My best friend on the Russell was a ET3 Jon E. Goldsmith. He was from
Massachusettes. Did he ever have to stop ducking every time he went through
a hatch? I couldn't believe they let a guy that tall on a sub. Well, if it
wasn't the same guy, now you know there was another one. Take care!
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remember Bill Brewer and some of the same things he does--I stood sonar
watches as a radioman during that particular transit to Mare Island. Unfortunately I slept through
the Panama
Canal
part so all I remember is the canal from a distance. I had a checkered
beginning on that boat but learned from my mistakes. Those really big lessons
from early on have never left me. I'm sure glad I stuck it out.
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Mac:
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was my first boat. I have alot of good memories and some bad ones. The trip
from Connecticut to Mare island, going through the Panam Canal seems like yestrday for some
reason. The only COB that I can clearly remember is FTCM/SS Williams. I still
hear from Steve Tripp.
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Wecome aboard, Bill! The other C.O.B. was Master Chief "Jack"
Cromer. I can't remember what rating he had, but he was a great C.O.B. -
always looked out for the kids. Best wishes.
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I was going through an old box of things and found some original RBR
patches. I also found copies of the ransom demand and reward when Garfield
and Odie were kidnapped from ET3/SS ( NAVET) Don Williams. I would like to
hear from him. I will make copies and send them to the DOC if he wants to
post them, they brought back some laughs.
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I remember that ODIE and GARFIELD kidnapping. That was hysterical. I'd be
happy to put up anything you have on that. It'd be kinda cool for browsers
to see some of the ways submariners occupy their free time to make that at
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 While the RICHARD B. RUSSELL was
the only sub I served on, I knew I was part of something special. I hope our
memories remain alive due to your efforts.
John K. Dorey, III
June 1984 - Dec 1987
YN2(SS)
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I was a
NAVET served onboard from 1977 - 1981. RBR was the best sub I served on and
the crew was the best. Have many fond memories (Derf's Halloween Party,
halfway night beauty contest, etc.). If anyone runs into Dirty Earl, tell him
Chaslino wants to get in touch with him.
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 The Dickey-B was my first boat.
I showed up as a fresh-faced ET3 in the Navigation Dept. I left after only a
year and some change to go to Nuke school. The RBR was the only boat I served
on as a forward-type. It was the best time I ever had on a sub.
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Steve
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Hello
all fellow shipmates. Thanks to all of you who have sent me pictures and
stories of the 687 these past several years. The site has grown to the point
that it now needs its own dedicated site and someone to build it to the next
level, and Rick "DOC" MacDonald has offered to assume this
important role. I hope new material will continue to be sent so that
"Doc" can add it. All the best and I still look forward to hearing
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Richard T. "Doc" MacDonald USN Retired
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Sat, March 5, 2005 07:27 IP:
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Steven Rakers. I have merely assumed responsibility for hosting and providing
occassional updates to the site. Without TM1(SS) Rakers the RBR would have
silently slipped into oblivion. We should all thank Steve for his effort in
collecting information about the best boat that ever cruised the high seas.
His original site is still available at www.geocities.com/ssn687
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Mr.&Mrs.
FS Glassmire, Sr:
Thanks, Doc, for keeping up this website. I have felt lost since leaving
the Russell and the Navy. Your website has helped me to come to grips with
the past, both good and bad. Are we ever going to have a reunion of the
Russell crew? That would be awesome!! I hope you keep us posted if such an
event were to take place. Thanks again from me AND my family.
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