When i was on the independence a sailor got cut in half when a cable snapped on the flight deck.I did logging for 15 years but it was tame compared to a flight deck
I was onboard the Indy from 74-78 and worked in the Air Department during my first cruise and on my second cruise transferred to AIMD Production Control. AZ2 Mark Stephan
The reporter should have learned some aircraft recognition before taking his assignment. The plane he identified as "another FA-18" was in fact an F-14D Tomcat.
What a ride! I was aboardvin 86-90. We made the transfer around the Horn of South America. More than 12' seas there. We were part submarine. No flight quarters.
Craig Moritz I can’t imagine you and I didn’t cross paths once or twice. I came aboard in 86 (Philly shipyard) and discharged in 90 at Coronado Island (or North Island). Air Dept., waist cats. Last I heard Buzz Needham was selling real estate.
Ken McClary 1963 t0 1965 Narm war. She a wonderful ship . I work on the flite deck and drove a jeep ,provided ac/dc power for planes and the chopper. Best time of my life.
I was AO3 Ron Brandt assigned to squadron VS-37 Sawbucks on this ship in 1989/90. I serviced the S-3 Vikings. I was on the Indy for only that one cruise. I loved it.
I did Med cruses from 10 -74 - 06-77. I was in 6TH division weapons department as a non striker. I was promoted to AMS 3rd class and transferred to AIMD airframes division.
I was stationed aboard the Independence. I was part of OE division. Radar gang and moved over to ships TV systems. I also spent enough time in the ships Brigg (repairing the closed circuit surveillance system) to earn an Invitation to the Marine Corps Ball!!! 1973-1977 a crucial and formative period in my life!
I was onboard 1991 to 1993- OA Divsion along with ATC. I remember working out at the gym (upstairs aft in the hangerbay) when I couldnt sleep. I miss ya Yokosuka!!
First day i got there. I was told there was a bowling alley and swimming pool. And looked like a complete idiot when I asked other people about it. Pretty much straight out of boot camp I was when I got there.
i was onboard her from 1995 to DECOM... i was a DCman, i worked in Chem warfare. ER04. i loved that ship and all the friends i had on her, some of which i still maintain contact with today.
The best carrier in the fleet. The air wing and ships company actually got along great, unlike the nukes I was on.long live the I-5 team! '93-95, VFA-192.
HT shop, 97-decom. Served hith HTC Soto, HTFN Anthony D. Brinson, HTFN Acevedo, HT3 Sheperd, HT2 Matundin. Great bunch of guys, loved them all like my brothers and miss them all. I always remember guys would say "wish I could find the real navy"! For me, I found it, forward deployed on the Indy! Loved my time in Japan, Most honorable people I ever lived around, and I would do it all over again. If any of you knuckle heads see this, please contact me.
The first plane was an F-14 (not an F-8 as reported). We had one of the first Tomcats aboard in 1973-74 before they were issued to squadrons a few yeras later. The F-4J Phantom II was the mainstay of the Navy in those days.
I was onboard from june 81 to sept 83 v4 grape. HI walls manley rip haney grems paine guido durdak white kelvin poe mcmanus rolex rosie liszard king leo jed taz harris Rock on!
Filmed in 1997. I'd have been one of the Marines shown doing Silent Drill rehearsal (starting around the 2:05 mark), but there's no clear shot of me. Video quality of this clip is pretty low.
I was with MarDet USS Independence CV-62 from 1991-1993. On our deployment to the middle east, we were invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea celebrations back in 92'. I recall the Drill Team from Marine Barracks came down aboard the USS Blue Ridge from Yokosuka. I watched one of their outstanding drill exhibition on Indy's flight deck during our visit to Sydney, Australia.
I did Med cruises in 73,74,75,and 76 assign to attack Squadran VA-65 out of NAS Oceana VA.tarted as a plane-captain then to Supervisor of the Line Shack.Petty Officer 3rd Class Jerry Lawson from Kinston NC.....
This was my US Navy home from February 1971 - July 1974. I worked on the flight deck in Crash & Salvage for V-1 Division / Air Department. GO NAVY! ⚓️
When i was on the independence a sailor got cut in half when a cable snapped on the flight deck.I did logging for 15 years but it was tame compared to a flight deck
I was onboard the Indy from 74-78 and worked in the Air Department during my first cruise and on my second cruise transferred to AIMD Production Control. AZ2 Mark Stephan
I am a plank holder and completed a med cruise before being discharged in in March 61.
AIMD Airframes and tire shop, 77-79 Shipyard, workups, Caribbean, and one med cruise. Good friends and good memories.
Three hangar bays, the number 3 is pretty much full of gear. Also stored the liberty boats in the 3rd bay.
I was on the Indy in 1971-72 with VA-66, A-7Es, in the Med. no gyms then.
The reporter should have learned some aircraft recognition before taking his assignment. The plane he identified as "another FA-18" was in fact an F-14D Tomcat.
Actually F-14A
Served on board with VAW-115 from 1993 to 1995. KJ
I was on board during this tour! I proudly served on the Indy 9/1994-9/1997!
All those people behind the island during recovery wow never happened back in the day
What a ride! I was aboardvin 86-90. We made the transfer around the Horn of South America. More than 12' seas there. We were part submarine. No flight quarters.
Amhan Moritz, Craig
Craig Moritz I can’t imagine you and I didn’t cross paths once or twice. I came aboard in 86 (Philly shipyard) and discharged in 90 at Coronado Island (or North Island). Air Dept., waist cats. Last I heard Buzz Needham was selling real estate.
84-88 V-4 flight deck
Was on same time catapult electrician
Ken McClary 1963 t0 1965 Narm war. She a wonderful ship . I work on the flite deck and drove a jeep ,provided ac/dc power for planes and the chopper. Best time of my life.
Paul McClelland 6 months at Sanford and 6 months on USS Independence until 1963 pmcclelland2@yahoo.com
ship's company '79-'82. EM, snipe for life. Med cruise, IO cruise, Suez canal
A Indy shipmate from 88-91 (cross decked to the Midway)
My first ship. I was an AN in the Operationd Department 1981-1982. Before heading to AW A school.
March 1977 to March 1979 Marine Detachment USS INDEPENDENCE
Onboard from 92-96, a great ship, and some amazing people.
I was AO3 Ron Brandt assigned to squadron VS-37 Sawbucks on this ship in 1989/90. I serviced the S-3 Vikings. I was on the Indy for only that one cruise. I loved it.
I was on board during this time - AIMD 95-DECOM!
I did Med cruses from 10 -74 - 06-77. I was in 6TH division weapons department as a non striker. I was promoted to AMS 3rd class and transferred to AIMD airframes division.
I was stationed aboard the Independence. I was part of OE division. Radar gang and moved over to ships TV systems. I also spent enough time in the ships Brigg (repairing the closed circuit surveillance system) to earn an Invitation to the Marine Corps Ball!!! 1973-1977 a crucial and formative period in my life!
I was onboard 1991 to 1993- OA Divsion along with ATC. I remember working out at the gym (upstairs aft in the hangerbay) when I couldnt sleep.
I miss ya Yokosuka!!
First day i got there. I was told there was a bowling alley and swimming pool. And looked like a complete idiot when I asked other people about it. Pretty much straight out of boot camp I was when I got there.
My husband was on that ship VA,-176
i was onboard her from 1995 to DECOM... i was a DCman, i worked in Chem warfare. ER04. i loved that ship and all the friends i had on her, some of which i still maintain contact with today.
Onboard from 5/79 to 6/82.
Funny watching the yellow shirt pretend he was in charge of all the guys on the deck.
Wow, I was on that deployment. Funny thing is, that pilot they interviewed, Nigel, hes a friend of mine. We work together at a major airline, lol.
Iverr6- when exactly was this? I left VS-21 in Sydney in 1997, but don't remember that CO.
I was a machinist mate on board the Independence from 79 - 82
The best carrier in the fleet. The air wing and ships company actually got along great, unlike the nukes I was on.long live the I-5 team! '93-95, VFA-192.
+GP9railfan cool stuff. i was onboard 93-95...v2 waist cats
+Frank Fletcher cool man. We probably ran across each other a few times lol
92-96 VAQ-136
Independence 87-91 air/v-2 division
I was aboard Indy 82-84 with VS-28, TAD to th IM3 Division, Great video. It really brings back the memories!
Marine detachment 94-95 Yokosuka Japan. The only enjoyable thing was being stationed in Japan. Moreover, and going to Australia and Thailand.
HT shop, 97-decom. Served hith HTC Soto, HTFN Anthony D. Brinson, HTFN Acevedo, HT3 Sheperd, HT2 Matundin. Great bunch of guys, loved them all like my brothers and miss them all. I always remember guys would say "wish I could find the real navy"! For me, I found it, forward deployed on the Indy! Loved my time in Japan, Most honorable people I ever lived around, and I would do it all over again. If any of you knuckle heads see this, please contact me.
1992-1994 AIMD IM-3 (ECM) Go Yoko!
And that was a F-14 Tomcat, not a F-18
The first plane was an F-14 (not an F-8 as reported). We had one of the first Tomcats aboard in 1973-74 before they were issued to squadrons a few yeras later. The F-4J Phantom II was the mainstay of the Navy in those days.
I was here in G3 div. 1995-decom
very glad to have served on her decks.
Love the marines practising their drill.
I miss that ship 84-88
V-4
That's when I.was there... Petty officer Logan
I was on board in the early eighties..Grenada, Operation Urgent Fury, VF-32
Cool to see her again. WestPac/ Desert Shielld 89-91
I was onboard from june 81 to sept 83 v4 grape. HI walls manley rip haney grems paine guido durdak white kelvin poe mcmanus rolex rosie liszard king leo jed taz harris Rock on!
69 to 73 , s2 division .
Filmed in 1997. I'd have been one of the Marines shown doing Silent Drill rehearsal (starting around the 2:05 mark), but there's no clear shot of me. Video quality of this clip is pretty low.
I was with MarDet USS Independence CV-62 from 1991-1993. On our deployment to the middle east, we were invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea celebrations back in 92'. I recall the Drill Team from Marine Barracks came down aboard the USS Blue Ridge from Yokosuka. I watched one of their outstanding drill exhibition on Indy's flight deck during our visit to Sydney, Australia.
USS Independence G2 Division 1994-1997 out of Yokosuka, Japan. Good times...
Holy Hell Lt Atkins...
I was on board 1972 - 1975 3rd Class Petty Officer Signalman SM3
In the weight room, Mannning From Boston G-4 Weapons.
Holy Crap it's Dax at 4:33 in the red shirt. Ha ha. I was on-board when this was filmed.
served on the indy under capt slater,he was a great captain,salty as pacific itself, does any one have any info on him,still alive or what ever.
I did Med cruises in 73,74,75,and 76 assign to attack Squadran VA-65 out of NAS Oceana VA.tarted as a plane-captain then to Supervisor of the Line Shack.Petty Officer 3rd Class Jerry Lawson from Kinston NC.....
I was in VA-42 from 72 to 75. On the Indy for carrier quals for 8 days in 73.
VF-32, 1982 - 1984, two cruises, Lebanon crisis (twice) and Grenada invasion...North Atlantic too...
I was with VAQ131 in 82 onboard..
I was VA ,176 thunderbolts
Nice portrayal of my home from 82-84.
93 to 95 G2 Div, best time of my life.
Servin!!! Hey brother. I remember you. Bernard Sanders G-2, 94 - 97
Wow-Memories.
AS1 IM-4 flt deck trouble shooter 92/95 best times !!!
1997 TO DECOMISSING-- AARRRR!!
@trotp3 me too (in VF-32) during the same time.
hey thats me in the gym...G-1 weapons...94-98
6-10-64 to 12-12-67 E3 div.
VF-32 '82 - '84.
V-2 VLA 92-94
EM3 Leef. 95-98!
89 to 93 DC Div
69 and 70 v 3 division tractor driver
V-4 93-97
Big Jones V4 94-96
OC div 95-97
G man v-4 , 1978,79
VF 102 NATO/Med 72-73 VA 65 Med 73-74
'74-'77 oi division. ew gang.