VQ-2 Shipmates
ABRAMS, Richard W. rds@tech-center.com "...Greetings! I served in VQ-2 from 8/74 to 6/77. Loved almost every moment. I'm probably (and unfortunately) best remembered as "Capt. Zap", an AFRS-Rota radio announcer for the graveyard shift on weekends. Still enjoy that good ol' Rock and Roll but these days, my wife and I rock and roll in a church we helped to establish. Don't remember many people's names from the Q for reasons I'll leave unsaid. But, I still enjoy hearing from the folks that were part of the Q back then. Drop me a line, sometime. I'm on-line most of the time, Webmaster for three different websites. Check out my Q page at http://www.myfreeoffice.com/rds/Q.htm. Have any of you noticed the lack of officers signing any guestbooks on any website like this one, compared to the number of enlisted ??? Still looking for Lt. Robbins and Straus from VQ-2. Website: http://www.fma-alumni.org..." [Updated Pix/ICQ # 04DEC98 | 26NOV98][ICQ #18663639]
ABPLANALP, AT3 Bret babplanalp@hotmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1978-1981) at NS Rota, Spain. I worked mainly the second shift on TACAN in the NAV/COM shop but was responsible for painting over the Sandeman with the newer Bat design while doing duty in the Erosion Control shop. I had a great time in Spain and made me want to live in Europe. Although I've been living in Switzerland for 24 years, I'm currently working in America. Still using the skills I learned in NAS Memphis, Tennessee..." [25JAN2014]
ADAMS, PO1 John Retired jmaseabee@hotmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 from July 1980 until November 1984. EWOP, Brigand OP. ECHO crew. Really miss the good old days in NS Rota, Spain! Sure miss my old friends. Now reside in Falcon, Colorado (near Colorado Springs). Retired from the Navy Reserve as a Seabee (Construction Electrician First Class) after 20 years..." [31DEC2008]
ADCOCK, Steve adco9047@bellsouth.net "...I served with VQ-2 from 1970-1976..." [14JUN2002]
ALLEN, Brad "BRADO" bradley.j.allen@marexchange.mar.lmco.com"...Was at VQ-2 from 89 to 93..."
ALLRED, CTTCM (NAC) Mike Retired MDALLRED@AOL.COM "...I was a VQ-2 sailor from May 74 to Dec 78. Spent many, many hours at Bennie's and lots of days TAD to Athens on ground det. Oh for the days of Bobby's Bar. Left the Q and went to VPU-2 Old Buzzards as their first CTT on staff. Great tour as a real airdale. Lots of good dets to places better left unmentioned. Working for Don East and Ivan Hughes was some of the best ever. Left NAS Brunswick, Maine in 82 and went back to the Q in NS Rota, Spain. I guess I was a real glutton for punishment but I got to work for the Buzzard again so it was worth it. Especially when he pinned on my anchors in 82. Left the Q community for good in 85 and did lots of other fun CT stuff and finally retired in July 95 as CMC at Naval Security Station Washington DC. Currently a full-time college student hoping to graduate in Dec98 with a degree in Natural Science and teach General Science. Hi to all my old Shipmates, (and I do mean old). Hope to hear from some of you. Stay Navy!!!..." [03MAY98]
ANDARA, ILEANA la_sillyilly@hotmail.com "...HI GUYS. I WAS AT NAS Moffett Field, California IN VP-47 AND THEN THEY DID A HOME PORT CHANGE TO NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. NOW I AM IN VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain. ENJOYING LIFE, EUROPE IS AWSOME!!!! I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON ORDERS. HOPEFULLY I'LL GET SOMETHING GOOD..." [27MAY98]
ANDERSON, AQ1 Norman R. norm-karen@comcast.net "...I served with VQ-2 (08/1957-09/1961). I started my career there as Maintenance Yeoman for Harry Fitzwater. I was still there when he came back as CO in 1961. I flew as radar operator in P4Ms, P2Vs and EC-121s. Spent a lot of time at Incerlik in Turkey and was there when the P4M went into the mountain. Flew as part of the search crew the next morning. Lost two very good friends in that crash. My flight crew was the one lost over Germany in the WV crash in 1962, eight months after I left the squadron. Many good and many sad memories..." [12JUN2013]
ANDRADE, Tyleen "Ty" alohahiker@yahoo.com "...I did my first tour in the Navy at VP-47. We were one tight knit bunch. The aircraft crash in the desert made me realize there is a God. I have been through almost the same situation at my current command. I was in Souda Bay, Crete and my squadron lost an aircraft at the of the runaway. Again, everyone got out with minor injuries. I just want say that I would fly in a P-3 anyday. Get in touch with me guys. I'm currently serving in NS Rota, Spain with VQ-2. Thanks for being such a good family...I have made it back to the land of Aloha. It is even better the second time around.I working at COMPATRECONFORPAC in K-bay. Planning doing alot of scuba diving. E-mail if your planning a trip to my kneck of the woods...I was working at Hickam AFB at the POW MIA Accounting Command. I am a full time student at Hawaii Pacific University. I am making documentry films and doing multimedia and photography, who knew..." [[E-Mail/BIO Updated 22OCT2005 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 13OCT99 | 02MAY98]
APOL, Jeff j_apol@yahoo.com "...Hello there from VQ-2 the US Navy's forward deployed squadron out of NS Rota, Spain. This place is really cool and am finally getting out of the line shack after a year!..." [18MAR99]
ARMSTRONG, Steve labspa@rocky-mount.com "...I earned my wings as CTR2 with VAQ-33 (1981) flying in Super Connie 141292 and subsequently the NP-3A. I ended up in NS Rota, Spain with NSGD Rota flying with VQ-2 from 1984-1988. I retired in 1994 and now am a Chef. I'm interested in hearing from others..." [30AUG98]
BACKRACH, AT1(AW/NAC) Jay jrbachrach@yahoo.com "...VC-5 non-rate 81-83; VQ-1 EWOP 84-87; VP-16 IFT 88-92; NAWCAD Warminster IFT 92-95; VQ-2 EWOP/ground pounder 95-97; NAMTRAGRUDET NAS North Island, San Diego, California ES-3A instructor. E-mail me if you know me..." [19FEB98]
BAKKER, MCPO Denny Retired pecanguy@gmail.com "...I served with VP-44 (1967-1971), VP-30 (1971-1974), VQ-2 (1974-1977), VX-1 (1977-1979), Navy Military PersonnelCommand (NMPC) Detachment NAS Dallas, Texas (1979-1985), VP-24 (1985-1988) and VP-30 (1988-1991). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 08DEC2014 | E-Mail Updated 01OCT2000 | E-Mail Updated 03SEP99 | 09NOV97]
BALKAU, ADJ3 Richard W. rwbalkau@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 from September 1958 to February 1960. I was a ADJ3 working on P2V and P4M. I was a Second Mechanic on P2V5F and logged over 300 hours. It was the best duty I had. We had a great crew and all single. We would take any flight and got to travel all over..." [E-Mail Updated 25DEC2009 | 19AUG2001]
BANE, AT2 Richard T. rbane@suscom-maine.net "...VQ-2 ATAN - AT3 W/C 212 EA-3B Plane Captain 1995-1999. VP-10 AT2 NAC P-3 IFT/ORD CDI 1994-1997..." [17MAR2007]
BARRERAS, Andy starship@clark.net"...I am a P-3 Flight Engineer currently serving as one of the aircrew detailers in DC. I just came from VQ-2 in Rota. Before that I was in VP-24 then VAQ-33 in Key West, Fl..."
BEASLEY, AE2 Bob beasleyrb@valornet.com "...I was and AE-2 in VQ-2 from late 1967 until December of 1970. It was a wonderful part of my then young life. I remember most of the great pilots and enjoyed working on the A-3's and WV's. I would love to know what ever happened to Chief Olander (AEC). I cannot imagine NS Rota, Spain without VQ-2 there..." [16OCT2006]
BEAUDETTE, ATN2 Chip gopentax@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (01/1968-12/1970) as a Radio Operator aboard the EC-121 Constellation. I maintained Radio and Navigation equipment on both the EC-121 Constellation and EA-3B Skywarriors. Had a great time - worked and flew with a great bunch of guys - we worked hard and played hard!..." [24AUG2011]
BECKER, LT(jg) Robert A. tamafarm@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1962-1965)..." [02MAY2017]
"...BECKFORD, AEC(AW) Dayne...Memorial Funeral Mass for Dayne C.M. Beckford, 45, who died Sun., Nov. 26, 2006, at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, will be 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mark Waters as celebrant. Military honors will follow outside the church. Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday in the church Memorial Room. Dayne was born March 26, 1961, in Kingston, Jamaica, to the late Hayden Thompson and the late Cynthia Beckford. Dayne served his country in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, receiving many decorations and commendations, and attaining the rank of chief. A resident of Palm Coast for six years, Dayne worked as a professor at Daytona Beach Community College and for the Flagler County Adult Education program. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8696, U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve, the Caribbean Club, the Flagler County Technical Council, and various motorcycle groups, hunting clubs, and many other organizations. Dayne was very active in his community, donating his time to many causes. He was also an avid outdoorsman and sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, sailing, riding his motorcycle and flying. Dayne's greatest joys, though, came from spending time with his family. Dayne served with VP-56, VQ-2 and Catbird..." WebSite: CenterSeat (CENTERSEAT FORUM - Main Category - IN MEMORY) http://www.centerseat.net/ [08AUG2008]
BECKFORD, AEC(AW/NAC) Dayne C.M. daynec@hotmail.com "...Flight Engineer...VP-56 CAC 10 & CAC 8, 86-89, VQ-2 I was a "Q-Dog" and a member of the first Aries II crew., 89-93, CINCUSNAVEUR VP-3 DET living Belpasso on Sunny NAS Sigonella, Sicily, 93-96, NAMO/NAVAIRSYSCOM NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 96 to present. I wouldn't mind hearing from old Shipmates..." [30APR98][ICQ# 3671792]
BENNETT, AMSC Chuck Retired chuckndi@webtv.net "...Duty stations were; VP-26 1972-1975, NADC Warminster 1975-1978, NAS Keflavik, Iceland 1978-1981, VQ-2 1981-1984, VP-11 1984-1989, AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1989-1992. Living now in Florida doing what every Chief dreams of, drinking coffee for a living working for Maxwell House Coffees in Jax. Any OLD Shipmates drop me a line. Would love to hear from you..." [06NOV98]
BENNETT, CWO4 Paul A. deepsea29@cox.net "...I served with VQ-1 (1961-1964, 1966-1970 and 1973-1977) and VQ-2 (1983-1986). My duties consisted of WV-2Q/EC-121M, A3D-2Q; EA-3B, EP-3E Aircrewman, EA-3B Crew Leader, EC-121M ECM Operator, EP-3E AES, Special Projects Technician and Command Master Chief..." [27NOV2014]
BENNING, ADC John Retired navychief97@hotmail.com "...Enlisted August 1973 with the intention of serving for a couple of years.....24-years later I retired as an ADC...Quite a ride! Throughout my career I moved around the aviation community, serving in VF-124, VRC-50, NAS Key West, Florida, VP-4, VP-17, VQ-2, NADC Johnsville, Pennsylvania and CPW-10. It was all memorable, but the P-3 time was especially rewarding. As a FE working in the maintenance department I had the best of both worlds, interacting with professional flight crew as well as outstanding maintainers. My Navy training and experience directly resulted in my continuing with aviation after retirement, first with Boeing, then with the FAA, where I currently manage the FAA International Field Office in Frankfurt, Germany. My experience an an FAA manager requires me to be "The Chief" years after hanging up the uniform and donning civvies. I am eternally grateful for all Shipmates that helped guide this young sailor toward a solid understanding of what integrity and leadership are all about..." [E-Mail Updated 29OCT2011 | E-Mail Updated 02AUG99 | Updated 14APR98]
BESSINGER, YN2 William (Bill) wbessinger@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from December 22, 1966 to December 18, 1968. I worked in the Administartion Office and the Legal Office. LCDR Jack Taylor (later CO) was in charge of the Legal Office (when he was not TAD which was most of the time). I then served aboard the the USS Koelsch (DE-1048) until I was discharged April 1970. I left as a YN2. Looking for VQ-2's YN1 Arthur Yost and Larry Feldman..." [29SEP2004]
BINDER, CTT2 C. T. cbinder610@comcast.net "...I served with VQ-2 (06/1971-01/1978) at NS Rota, Spain with deployments to NAS Boca Chica, Florida, Wiesbaden, West Germany, NAF Naples, Italy, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Athens, Greece and few other strange places North, South, East and West. Got my Aircrew Wings flying the Willy Victor EC-121M and transitioned to the EP-3E. Chuckie Tee Fly Me!..." [19APR2014]
BLAYLOCK, AZCS Dennis W. Retired blaylo@att.net "...I served with VQ-2 (1972-1976), AIMD NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida (1976-1979), VP-5 (1979-1981), AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida (1982-1984), HS-1 Sea Detatchment (1984-1987), VP-30 FRAMP (1987-1990), VS-31 (1990-1993) and AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida (1993-1997). I am work at NAS Jacksonville, Florida as a contractors and the world is still turning..." [E-Mail Updated 16FEB2011 | E-Mail Updated 12OCT2001 | 19MAY2000]
BLEAKNEY, Mark bleakney@hawaii.rr.com "...I am in Hawaii, riding my Harley and doing lots of sun worship. I was stationed at VQ-2 from October 1994 through September 1998. I am currently working at Camp Smith, HQ USCINCPAC. If you are in my kneck of the woods, drop me a line, or even just to shoot some BS. I'd love to hear from some old freinds and party animals. Aloha!..." [15FEB2000]
"...BLUNDEN, Al...I received the following from Clint Epley, President of the VQ Association. Al Blunden served in VQ-1 1957-1960 and in VQ-2 1972-1976. "Al Blunden passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, the 20th of October. His was on a rocky road these past several years, having cared daily for Louise during her long bout with cancer, and to the detriment of his own health. Al was a tower of strength and knowledge in the VQ community and literally hundreds of VQer's owe their success in the community to his dedication and caring patience as a trainer of electronic warfare professionals. It was with great joy that he attended the VQ Reunion in Las Vegas last year and also fitting that many had the opportunity to pay tribute to one of our finest at that time. Most of us there felt that it would be his last. To the best of my knowledge there will be no memorial services but it is fitting that everyone who knew Al take a moment to say a word of prayer for his soul and for his family at this time of loss and grief. Al will be missed but it is a measure of the man that he gave his all to his country and to his fellow sailors. Dale Hagen"...DAVIDOW, LT Mel Retired meldavidow@earthlink.net..." [24OCT2004]
BONNELL, J. Steven jsbonnell@fuse.net "...I flew with VQ-2 from 1982 to 1983 as a 'ComSta backseater'. Very much acquainted with the whale dance. And, I won't be caught by "Did you see those two T-56s on our port wing?!" After 4-yrs in the Navy I went Army Reserve. Most recently, drove fuel tankers in Iraq (Cp Anaconda) with the 705th TransCo....had enough of that--retired with 26 yrs of service. I still look back on the Baltic runs and the carrier detachments and the good times at Don Q's. Do sleduyushego seansa, bud'te zdarovyj. Nu, poka!..." [01NOV2005]
BONNER, James J. jujibonn@aol.com "...Served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from 1970-1973 as an EA-3B crewchief. Would really like to find some old friends. Met my wife in NS Rota, Spain and we keep in touch with many old friends. I am planning to attend the Reunion in October in Pennsylvania. Very much would like to find LT Jimmy Jones, ADC Marty Wolf ADJ1 John Long & Nancy Long, and AME Mike Larema of Oregon. There are so many others. I am very sorry I didn't keep in touch with. I hope to hear from as many as possible. Maybe I will see some of you in October..." [15AUG2002]
BOURN, Dennis J. bourndj@aol.com "...Attended ATN "A" and "C" schools at NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VQ-2 (01DEC1963-27SEP1965) at NS Rota, Spain (EC-121 Flight Radio Operator), VAW-12 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia (08OCT1965-31JAN1966), OASU, VX-8, VXN-8 (11FEB1966-12SEP1972) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (NC-121 Flight Radio Operator), NRL (12SEP1972-22JAN1975) Detachment NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (NC-121/P-3 Flight Radio Operator), National Naval Medical Center (22JAN1975-19JUN1975) at Bethesda, Maryland, Naval District (19JUN1975-02JUL1975) at Washington, D.C., AIMD (02JUL1975-25JAN1978) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and Medical Discharged (25JAN1978). I went to work for Litton Aero Products/Northrop Grumman (21JAN1980-25APR2003) at Woodland Hills, Ca.. I am currently retired and living in Lawrenceville, Ga..." [BIO Updated 27MAY2013 | 04NOV2006]
BOWLES, Wendell wendellbowles@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1972-1975) as part of the Line Divison..." [19DEC2011]
"...BOWMAN, AEC William D...Bill Bowman passed away after a heart attack on July 23, 1998. He was 54 years old. Bill already and aircrewman became a P-3 FE in the mid 1970's in VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He served at NADEP NAS Alameda, California followed by a final flying tour with VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and 2 stepsons..." WebSite: CenterSeat (CENTERSEAT FORUM - Main Category - IN MEMORY) http://www.centerseat.net/ [07AUG2008]
BOYD, Charles charlesboyd@cox.net "...I was in the AME shop in VQ-1 from 1969 to 1972 then VQ-2 from 1972 to 1975. I am looking for anyone that remembers me from VQ-1 to help me verify to the VA that we deployed to FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam..." [23JAN2004]
BRACK, E. A. Jr. "Joe" eocjoeb@nefcom.net "...I served with VQ-2 (1960-1963) at NS Rota, Spain and discharged from Active Duty (04/1964) at NAS Glynco, Georgia. I served in the Naval Air Reserves with VP-67F-1 (1969) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VP-62 (1970) "A" Wing (transitioned from the P2 to the P-3) and "A" Wing to October 1988. Flew with CAC 12, 13 and 15. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 15MAY2015 | 15NOV1997]
BRANNEN, Michael mbrannen@gmail.com "...Served in VQ-2 from late 89 to late 92. Now that I look back on it I had way too much fun. Left VQ-2 and went to VQ-6 from 93 - 96. Spent two cruises on the GW (CVN-73. Good time all around. I'm now back home in NC. Please email..." [10FEB2007]
BRANNING, AMCS(AW/SW) John M. Retired john@buffalonavalpark.org "...I served with VQ-2 (1986-1989 and 1994-1997)..." [20OCT2012]
BROCKMAN, PT2 Jim jsbrock@peoplepc.com "...I served with VQ-2 from 1975-1977 as a PT2 (flew photo missions)..." [10APR2003]
BROCKWELL, David dbrockwell1@cfl.rr.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1961-1963) and PC on the very first EA3B from NS Rota, Spain to Carrier Qual (man was I scared)..." [18NOV2016]
BRUCE, Tim TBruce@harris.com "...I was at VQ-2 from 1989 to 1995, far too long..."
BURGER, David F. cobra671@ix.netcom.com "...airframes crew 87-90 VQ-2 RULES..."
BURGESS, AMHC CLIFF cburgess@mwr.is "...WAS IN VQ-2 FROM DEC-90 TO JAN-94. CURRENTLY WITH THE STATION P-3 IN ICELAND..."
BURNS, Ken kenjan@peakpeak.com "...VQ-2 was home for two years; Aug. 68-Sep70. Spent 6 months of my first 9 restricted to base. I wasn't bad, just a small town kid turned loose! Aircrew on both the whales and Willys. We lost a plane off the boat in '70 so I then quit the whale business. Hung out with Charlie Orlando, Ken Haggerty, Davy Reynolds, Andy Roberts. T-Town, P2,& P5M were heavens on earth. I'm going middle-age crazy remembering this stuff. I'd have stayed in for Life if they would have left me in Spain but they sent me to Georgia, a most foreign country and a training command to boot!..." [14OCT98]
BURNS, Robert H. noriecriswell@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1963-1966) NS Rota, Spain. I flew EA3B (BUNO: 144852) Number 5 with Dave Hinchy until he left in 1965. Also flew the WV seats 20 and 21 at NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I served in all the P's (P-1, P-2, etc.) and then a few others. Was in London when Kennedy was assasinated. Also on served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) (1965) and USS America (CV-66) (1965-1966). My granddaughter is helping me with this. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [18JAN2011]
BURT, Phil MURBURT@AOL.COM "...I am still at VQ-2 after 4 years "What am I thinking?" Just browsing looking for something to do on leave. all you guys and girls remember Positive energy and feel the love. I love my P-3 family..." [07MAR98]
CARLSON, Paul pcarlso@leading.net "...Was in VQ-2 from 1959 to 1961. Flew many hours in the P4M aircraft in addition to the P2V's and the WV2's when they came on board. Hard to find info on the P4M. One was lost to a mountain peak in Turkey during my tour there..." [20DEC98]
CARROLL, AMEC Dennis P. Retired p3fe418yrs@gmail.com "...I served with VP-5 from 1967 to 1975, VQ-2 from 1975 to 1979, ASW Test Directorate from 1979 to 1982, VP-44 from 1982 to 1986 and Naval Aviation Logistics Command/Naval Aviation Maintenance Office from 1986 to 1989. I was a P-3 FE from 1968 to 1986. I wish I was still flying!..." [E-Mail Updated 30SEP2009 | 28SEP99]
CECIL, Wayne K. toot@iag.net "...I was in VQ-1 from 7/57 until 5/60 and in VQ-2 5/63 until 5/65 my homepage is: http://www.iag.net/~toot. It is a Navy theme and is under construction, but operational. Shim pai nay. Miss the Good times. Thanks for this VP Page..." [07APR99]
CHEMENTE, ADCS(NAC) John Retired jchemente@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 at NS Rota, Spain flying in the EP-3E and EA-3B. I also served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy and AIMD Production Control Supervisor. I retired in 1996..." [10JUL2009]
CLAIRE, AVCM Robert Retired bobnjul@belsouth.net "...I served in VQ-2 from 1994-1998. I really enjoyed NS Rota, Spain. I left alot of good friends behind. I just want to thank all the people who worked for me..." [03NOV2002]
CLEVELAND, ATCS Skip Retired rcleveland2@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1964-1968, 1964-1868, 1971-1975 and 1977-1989) and NS Rota, Spain..." [22APR2017]
CLINE, ADR3 Ron clines@huxcomm.net "...Joined VQ-2 Reciprocating Shop September 1970 and stayed there until March 1972. Best time of my life, except those Super Connie jug changes in the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal and Key West. Looking for friends Dave Crocket and Joe Brietfeld. Had great detachments to P1 and P2. Recip Shop was going away so I went away, couldn't bring myself to work on jets. Funniest event was when the first new EP-3 arrived in July 1971 and they sucked the intake covers into the engines shortly there after. Visited the bone yard in Arizona in the 1980s and seen all the Super Connies standing on their tales with the engines whacked off, made me sick to think of all the work put into keeping those flying. Finally retired from Iowa Air Guard in 1991. Write if you remember me..." [17NOV2003]
COLLINS, Steve steveacollins2@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 from 1982 to 1985. I would like to hear from old Shipmates..." [09JAN2005]
COOLEY, Pat pdcooley@excite.com "...I served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from 1965 to 1968. I was "lead flunky" for the Line Division. I was sent to every Detachment VQ-2 had and some they didn't have! Out of 4 years I was allowed in NS Rota, Spain 1 and 1/2 of those -guess they couldn't keep enough beer in stock. I loved it all including FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam during Tet Offensive..." [09JUN2004]
CORBETT, ATCS Kevin J. http://force.navair.navy.mil/BioPgforCSC.htm "...After completing recruit training at Great Lakes, Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (Air Warfare/Naval Aircrewman) Kevin J. Corbett attended Avionics "A" school and the Advanced First Term Avionics Course at NATTC Millington, Tennessee where he was advanced to Petty Officer Third Class. In May 1988, Senior Chief Corbett reported to NAS Pensacola, Floridaa where he completed the Naval Aircrewman Candidate School and Electronic Warfare "C" school. In November 1988, he completed SERE school in NAS Brunswick, Maine and proceeded to the Fleet. His first operational squadron was VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain. While assigned to the "Rangers", he was designated a Naval Aircrewman and a "BIG LOOK" electronic warfare operator. He deployed to Athens, Greece; Souda Bay, Crete; and NSA Bahrain where he flew combat missions in support of Operation Desert Storm. He was advanced to Petty Officer Second Class. In January 1992, it was back to Millington for the Navy's most challenging avionics school, AVI-C7 school. Upon graduation from C-7, he continued on to instructor school. After completing ten months of school in Millington, Senior Chief Corbett went back to NS Rota, Spain for another tour in VQ-2 this time as an instructor. During this tour he trained officers and enlisted in the highly specialized EP-3E reconnaissance mission. He also developed curriculum for, and helped stand up the VQ Fleet Operator School at FASODET NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. He was designated an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and Master Training Specialist. He was advanced to Petty Officer First Class. Senior Chief Corbett's next sea duty assignment was with VPU-1. Shortly after reporting to the "The Old Buzzards," he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. He served as the Configurations CPO and as the AV/ARM Division CPO. He deployed to every operating region around the world. Once again flying combat missions both in the air campaign over Bosnia and in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. In August of 2002, Senior Chief Corbett transferred to VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where he now serves as the Command Senior Chief. Senior Chief Corbett's military decorations include the Air Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), and various unit/campaign awards and service medals..." [19APR2005]
CORDERO, AZ3 David davidcordero1@verizon.net "...I served with VQ-2 in the Maintenance Control with Chief Bana, Chief Stoos, Lt Mathews and CW0 MacPherson from 1987 to 1990. I got hit by a semitruck outside the front gate. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 07NOV2007 | E-Mail Updated 28APR2005 | 16MAR2002]
CREASY, AMCS John P. Retired jcreasy@juno.com"...Served in VQ2 79-82 as AMCS, Ret in Aug 1982 at Rota, Sp. Was assigned to VQ1 in 1984 as EA-3 rep until 1985 then went to VQ2 again as EA-3 Rep. Am interested in attending a reunion if any. Would like to hear from others. Am presently with the marines as a AV-8 rep. Served with marines in Desert Shield etc..."
CROFT, AT2 Larry larry@lazyr.us "...I served with VQ-2 (1958-1959). I operated ECM equipment aboard the P4M and P2V aircraft..." [28AUG2016]
CUELLAR, CTT2 Rey rcaboi@hotmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1987-1990) as a CTT2 upstairs behind the green door..." [28APR2017]
D'ALESANDRO, Drew drewdalesandro@yahoo.com "...I was stationed with VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain..." [05MAY99]
DAIGLE, Karen (Duncan) fithippie@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-17 from 1990 to 1994 (I was Karen Duncan back then) as an AT and then as an EWOP with VQ-2 from 1994 to 1997. Am now employed as a Sport Physiologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs. Would love to hear what my old Shipmates are up to!..." [10SEP2004]
DALTON, Garrett gdalton@smurfit.com "...Started as an AD in VAW-122 attached to the USS Independence from 73-76, got smart and became a Flight Engineer in VP-19, 76-80, NRL from 80-82, VQ-2 from 82-85, VP-31 from 86-89 and retired out of VP-17 in 92. Crossed paths with the Indy at Pearl Harbor a couple of years ago when she was on her way to retirement in Washington, it was great to see her but made me feel old! Just like every one else on this web site, I miss it all so drop me a line, it would be great to hear from my past!..." [21DEC2004]
DAMRON, DOYLE DAMRON4873@CS.COM "...I WAS STATIONED WITH VQ-2 FROM JUNE 1975 TO AUGUST 1978. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS FOR SURE. MANY GOOD MEMORIES FROM BENNIES BAR IN ROTA AND FROM BOBBYS BAR IN ATHENS. WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT SOME OF THE OLD GANG FROM BACK THEN..." [17APR2001]
DANIEL, AVCM BOB Retired DANIELB@CNRF.NAVY.MIL "...WAS WITH VS-38 FROM 62 TILL 66, VS-32 FROM 69-70, HC-4 FROM 70-72, VXN-8 FROM 75-78, VQ-2 FROM 80-83, AND RETIRED AS AVCM. WORK ON THE RESERVE P-3 CLASS DESK AS THE LOCKHEED AVIONICS REP..." [17SEP2001]
DAVIDOW, Mel meldavidow@earthlink.net "...I am one of the original 12 pilots that received orders in January, 1951, to begin training that led to the formation of the Special Project Division of the Air Operations Department of NS Sangley Point, Philippines flying P4M-1Qs. Later this became VW-1 Det A and finally VQ-1. I left the squadron (VW-1 Det A by then) in Sept 1953. During my last year on active duty, 1954, I was a flight instructor at NAS Pensacola, Florida where one of my students, Ned Rankin, later became a pilot in VQ-2..." [18JUN99]
DAVIS, George (Bob) davisg21@hotmail.com "...I was in VQ-2 from November 1993 to August 2005. Location location location. The job had its moments also. I'm now with Navlead in Pensacola, FL..." [25MAY2006]
DAVIS, ADC(AW) John R. "JB" john.r.davis1@navy.mil "...I am currently with VFA-105 "Gunslingers", but I started my whole naval career December 1993 and had a awesome 4 years of sea duty with VQ-2 till August 1997, then I did nuetral duty at AIMD NAS Sigonella, Sicily Det NS Rota, Spain till August 2000, then I had to move on to NAS Oceana AIMD Power Plants for shore till August 2003, now I am currently finishing out my sea time here at the "Gunslingers". Rota Spain Rocks! I have my new VQP-2 50th Anniversary patch on my flight coat for all of my Fighter CPO's to hate, LOL. If you did time with me in NS Rota, Spain, write me..." [04NOV2006]
DAVIS, AOC Ray M. (Ray Ray) ordlord11@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-5 from 1987 to 1989, VP-23 from 1993 to 1995, VP-9 from 1998 to 2001, and currently with VQ-2. P-3 Ordie "best job I ever had" and FE "FE's have the best seat in the house but could use some beer drinking lessons from the Ordie's"..." [23NOV2003]
DAVIS, Todd (Charley) chazjulie@home.com "...Pilot, VP-30, VQ-1, VQ-2 (USN), United States, 11/06/83, present, P-3A, P-3B, P-3C, EP-3E..." [E-Mail Updated 21FEB99 | 26MAR98]
DEAN, PN John jdpreacher@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1972-1976) at NS Rota, Spain. We lost seven men in a crash. Still sticks in my mind. Still see their faces..." [03MAR2014]
DeHOYOS, Gilbert "Gil" Gil.E.Dehoyos@lmtas.lmco.com "...Was stationed in VQ-2 from 1980 to 1983. Flew in the whales as an EWOP and worked in the "Whale Shop" and Special Projects back at the "Q"..."
DEMMICK, RALPH demmickr@mail.acilink.org "...I was at VQ-2 from 89-94, and yes there is life after retirement..."
DiBENEDETTI, Rob robbied867@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from 1986 to 1989. I haven't had a better time since..." [E-Mail Updated 12NOV2003 | E-Mail Updated 25APR2002 | 07JUN98]
DOHERTY, Christopher M. engineer@centerseat.net "...Was a VP-5 Flight Engineer from 1989 through 1993. VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain from December 1993 to September 1998. I'm currently stationed at NAS Sigonella, Sicily flying the Catbird ETD aircraft for CINCUSNAVEUR..." WEBSITE: http://www.centerseat.net [BIO Updated 08OCT2000 | BIO and E-Mail Updated 19OCT98]
DORRY, ADJC Donald (Hunky) D3605@AOL.COM "...My VP career started in 1957 with VP-6 at Barbers Point flying the P-2V-5F. I was first assigned to Crew 7 in PC-7. My pilot and Squadron XO was CDR. Ward. I was second mech and AD-2, LV Smith was PC. Made two deployments to Iwakuni and many short detachments to Midway and islands west. Departed VP-6, April 1960 for the new RAG (VP-31) forming up at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Continued flying in the P-2's both 5F's and 7's also cross trained in the P5M-2's. Was selected to start training on the new P-3V (later renamed to P-3A) and started going to factory schools all over the country. Attended the first F/E class that was taught by Lockheed Instructors at Det. NAS Moffett Field, California. After completing F/E training I was assigned to the training department and taught ground and flight school for the next two years. Transfered to VP-19 and made the 11 month deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska. Departed the squadron Feb 1967 while it was on deployment at Iwakuni. Departed to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington for training as a A3 Nav and was assigned to VQ-2 at completion of training. NS Rota, Spain without a doubt was my best assignment in the navy. Originally went over for a 24 month tour and finally departed there 54 months later. Did a short tour (6 months) at VT-7 NAS Meridian. Managed to terminate my shore duty and was assigned to VQ-1 at NAS Aguna Guam. Went back through VP-31 for P3 F/E refresher training Spent most of that tour flying P-3's out of the graden spot, Danang. Pulled a tour of duty in Naples as VR-24's Maintenance Chief and a tour of duty at NAS Norfolk, Virginia in VAW-25 as Maintenance Chief. Retired from there with 23 years of service off the JFK at pier 12..." [10JUN98]
DOWNS, TD1 Lee B. leebdowns@aol.com "...I served with FAETULANT at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland Detachment "A" NAS Brunswick, Maine (1963 to 1967), VP-30 somewhere in those years and VQ-2 (1967 to 1970). I was known as "Top Dog" and taught "C" School. Now retired and living in Mineral Wells Texas. Wrote a book called "The Funny side of Death" about my 30 years in the funeral business after retiring from the Navy in 1975..." [BIO Updated 05OCT2010 | 30SEP2010]
DRAYER, AT1 Donald E. "Droopy" donald.drayer@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (25OCT79-15SEP87), left the service for about 5 years, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), Security Police Training (Lackland AFB), NAS Sigonella, Sicily, VQ-2 (12FEB97) and hope that I'll be able too retire in the next three years or so. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 25JUL2018 | 28JAN2000]
DUFFY, ADJ3 Louis W. louied_61@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 from 1971 to 1973. I still think about the fun I had on our deployment to NS Rota, Spain. I would love to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 04DEC2009 | 25APR2001]
DUNCAN-DAIGLE, Karen fithippie@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-17 from 1990-1994 as a groundpounder AT (My last name was Duncan back then). Then I "converted" to aircrew as an EWOP and flew with VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain from 1994-1997. I'm planning a VP-17 WC 210 Reunion for people that were in the shop from about 1990-1995. If you need more info. e-mail me. I have graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Dietetics and am now pursuing a M.S. in Sports Nutrition at FSU. I would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 30MAR2002 | 07APR99]
DUVALL, Frank duvall@utm.net "...I served with VQ-2 from 1984 to 1988. I arrange financing for individuals who have credit problems and are trying to buy a car or truck. I give special attention to military individuals either present or former. Being a veteran myself and having served in a P-3 outfit would like to help people who need my services. Stop by my website at http://www.financeautonow.com/..." [19MAR2000]
DYE, AWCM (NAC/AW) Robert "Bob" r.dye@mchsi.com "...I served with VP-49 (1975-1980) on CAC-5 with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda, VP-30 with TTT (1980-1981) then went to FJC (1981-1983) via Enlisted Education Advancement Program (Thanks CWB!), VP-17 (1983-1987) with deployments to the Philippines and NAS Adak, Alaska, ASWOC NAS Bermuda (1987-1989), VQ-2 (1989-1991), CHSLW-2 (1991-1993), VP-16 (1993-1997), VP-30 (1997-2000), NATTC AW-A1 (2000-2003) and Center for Navy Aviation Technical Training Unit (5VM) 2003-2005. Retired in Pace, FL across the bay from NAS Pensacola, Florida..." [05SEP2011]
EAST, Don C. Retired creekstreefarms2@yahoo.com "...To VQ-2 for Junior Officer tour in 1968. Flew in EA-3B and EC-121M as EW Evaluator and ground job was EW Analysis DivOff with all the CTs. Spent lots of time at NS Rota, Spain and other sites with VQ folks from 1975-79 when I was OIC of VPU-1 (Spec. Proj.) based at NAS Brunswick, Maine. Went back to VQ-2 for X.O./C.O. tour in 1981 and departed in 1983. While in this tour, flew in Both EA-3B and EP-3E as EW Evaluator. Some of best troops in USN were in VQ business and it was the highlight of my 36 year Navy career to work with them. Wrote history of VQ-1 and VQ-2 for "The Hook" magazine in 1985 and is now on file at Naval History Museum at Navy Yard in D.C. Was always disappointed that we had to do the Navy's most important job with second hand equipment - but by God we still got the job done!..." [05NOV2002]
ECKERT, AT1 Vicky L. vickster@fidalgo.net"...I flew with VQ-2 from Aug 91 to Sep 94. I'm currently attached to VQ-1 as a aircrewman..."
ELLIOTT, AT2 Carl W. elliottcw@yahoo.com "...Served in VP-11 from 12-1961 until 4-1963. Navy career included VS-32 (2-1960 to 6-1960), VS-28 (6-1960 to 9-1961), VP-11 (12-1961 to 4-1963) and VQ-2 (4-1963 to 1-1966). My best memories are of VQ2 and NS Rota, Spain. I was an Aviation Electronics Technician (AT2), first radar and then communications/navigation..." [11MAR2001]
EMERT, AE3 Jimmy jimmyemert@centurylink.net "...I served with VQ-2 (12/1970-12/1973) at NS Rota, Spain and worked in the AE Shop on the A3s, P-3s and EC-121s. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 11NOV2015 | 06JAN2002]
EWERS, Robert tsaord@netscape.net "...I served with VP-40 (FE) with NAS Moffett Field, California and VQ-2 at NS Rota, Spain. I retired after 21 years of service..." [20JUN2011]
FAKKAS, E2 Emmanuel "Manny" bigman98@gateway.net "...I was stationed at VQ-2 from Sep 94 - Jul 98. I would like to say "hey" to whoever remembers me..." [17JAN99]
FALLAH, AT2(AW) and AWV2(NAC/AW) Jeremy M. jeremyfallah@gmail.com "...I arrived in Hawaii (VP-9) on Thanksgiving day in 2005 as an undesignated airman, deployed to Qatar a few months later where I struck "AT" and made it first time up. During that deployment I went on det to Djibouti, Africa with, at the time, AT2 Kevin Mullins as my CDI and Senior Chief Ogata as our maintenance Chief. After that deployment I ended up in CMO-2-2’s shooter shack and then volunteered to go to Iraq with VP-47 for the 2007-2008 Tallil Iraq deployment were I spent 8 months. I made CDI while deployed to Iraq and returned home to a 2nd Class crow waiting for me. In April of 2009 I transferred from VP-9 to Aircrew school where I was trained to be an EP-3E EWOP and MTS Op. I was then assigned to VQ-2 and flew over 100 combat recon sorties over Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya as a Biglook / MTS Instructor. I separated from the Navy in April of 2012 and now work at Cape Canaveral Air Force station where I have front row seats to the best rocket launches around...." [08APR2014]
FARLEY, ATN3 Randy katrandue@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1966-1970) and flew as Aircrewman on A-3's and Willy Victors until I became a Willy Tech in 1968. I had some of the best times and best friends of my life..." [18JAN2012]
FERTIG, AT2 Les lfjf@netins.net "...I served with VQ-2 (1972-1975) in the Electronics Shop. CDR Taylor was our CO when I arrived. I flew 2nd seat in A3. I saw action from north Atlanic in Norway and Scotland to 2 weeks in Iran in July 1974. I was there during the 30 day war in October 1973. We worked from 1800 to 0600 and flew from 0630 to 1230 7 days a week. I have to say my tour was alot of work but also a great time. I now am a master electrician working at a Biodiesel plant in Wall Lake, Ia. about 12 miles from where I was born. People around here find it hard to believe the sories I tell about life in VQ-2. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [13OCT2010]
FINLEY, Jeff jfinley@jetpro.net "...I served with VQ-1, VQ-2, VX-1 and Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWC-ADI). Looking for old VQ friends. I am living in Dallas Texas and loven it..." [23APR2009]
"...FITZWATER, Harry...Posted on VQ Survivors Tuesday 11/16/2004 by A.D. Musco <admchief@yahoo.com. From the Washington Post of Nov 16: Passing of Captain Harry Fitzwater of Bonita, Fla. on 11 November. Captain Fitzwater, was assigned to VQ-2 1957-1960. PPC P4M, A3D, Connies and P2V5F. One of the greats of VQ. I shall miss him. ---------Posted on the VQ Association website 11/16/04 by John McIntyre. With sadness, the VQ-2 old-timer community notes the passing of Harry Fitzwater, who went on to several more careers after retiring from the Navy, most notably as Deputy Director of the CIA during the Reagan years. Harry left his imprint on early VQ-2 operations and on the transition to the A3D-1Q aircraft on his watch as Maintenance Officer and we'll miss him. He was 85...Mel Davidow meldavidow@earthlink.net..." [17NOV2004]
FLEDDERMAN, CPO Ronald C. Retired rcfled@aol.com "...I served with the Navy Motion Picture Service (NMPS) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Naval Correspondence Course Center (NCCC) at Brooklyn and Scotia, New York, VP-7 (1960-1963) NAS Brunswick, Maine and NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VW-4 (1964-1966) at NS Roosevelt Roads, PR then changed NAS Jacksonville, Florida, NS Charleston, SC (1966-1970), VQ-2 (1970-1974) at NS Rota, Spain, VT-23 (1974-1966) and retired from Naval Service..." [28MAY2015]
FONTAINE, John erbarza@neo.rr.com "...VQ-1 79-82, AIMD NS Rota, Spain 82-86, VR22 NS Rota, Spain 87-90, Cal Lab NS Rota, Spain 90-93, VQ-2 93-96, Cal Center NAS Norfolk, Virginia 96-98. Spent "most" of my time in NS Rota, Spain...what good times. Remember Bar Flash Rota? Drop me a line..." [11MAR2001]
FORD, AMSAN Don donald.h.ford@nasa.gov "...I served with VQ-2 at NS Rota, Spain from 1971 to 1974..." [11AUG2009]
FOSTER, AMHC(RET.) John A. jafsaf@aol.com "...I was a second mechanic in VP-4 1975-1976, returned to VP-4 as a flight engineer till 1978. I did disassociated tour in VF-2 till 1981 went to shore-duty VQ-2 1981-1984, returned 1984 to VP-1 as a flight engineer and last tour of duty was Namtd 1012 NAS Moffett Field, California. I retired in 1991. I am currently living in Iowa and would enjoy hearing from any Shipmates I served with..." [30AUG99]
FOSTER, AT Ron ronfster@aol.com "...I served with VP-17 (1968-1970), VQ-1 (1974-1977) with Crew-36, VQ-2 (1978-1981) worked in Special Projects and VP-45 (1982-1985) with CAC-5..." [E-Mail Updated 20OCT2011 | 04NOV97]
FOSTER, Wayne wbf32@comcast.net "...I was stationed NS Rota, Spain with VQ-2 from 1987-1991. I loved those whales..." [29SEP2007]
FRANKLIN, AQ2 Dan danfranklin@cox.net "...I served with VF-151 and VQ-2 from December 1971 to July 1975. Retired now living in San Diego. Would like to get in touch with AT1 David Kingand and AT1 Pete Reves..." [19AUG2009]
FREES, Mark frees2002@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from 1986 to 1989. Best squadron and Shipmates you could hope for. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [22FEB2009]
FRENCH, ATC (AW/NAC) Ralph D. "Frenchy" Retired ralphdfrench@gmail.com "...Attended Boot Damp at NTTC San Diego, AV "A" School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, Replacement Air Group (RAG) Training at NAS Moffett Field, California, SERE School, VP-1 (1978-1980) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, NRL (1981-1983), "C" School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, VXN-8 (1984-1992), VQ-2 (1992-1994) at NS Rota, Spain, USS George Washington (CVN-73) (1994-1995), Cammander in Chief Atlantic Fleet Manpower Analysis Team (CMAT) (1995-1998) at NAB Little Creek, Norfolk and retired July 31, 1998. Went to work for a small Management Services Company, Warden Associates, Inc. and continue to do mostly manpower studies and contract writing..." [E-Mail Updated 18APR2020 | E-Mail Updated 19OCT2010 | E-Mail Updated 08FEB2004 | 28DEC2002]
FREEMAN, John S. starwood@rof.net "...First time I have seen the VP-49 Logo since I left the squadron in March of 1955! Memories abound re my very first sea duty in the USN, '52-'55, as a fresh-caught ATAN-to-AT2. Vividly remember the transition from PBM-5S2 to P5M-1, then -2. I retired from active duty as a NFO/LDO in '77...An ex-VP-type in '56, I joined VW-13 as a 1st Tech based at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Returned as ATC to VW-11 in '63, and commissioned LDO in Argentia later that year. Went off to become the last LDO to be designated an NFO. Served then in A3 types in VAH-8, VAH-10, and VQ-2. Retired in '77. Old Shipmates, get in touch..." [19JUN98]
GASTON, Jim gastonjd@cnw.com "...I was in VQ-2 from 85-89 and VQ-1 from 92-96 (yes, both Guam and Whidbey). Now I am doing the VQ single site training thing here in Whidbey..."
GEDDES, LT James J. Retired jjgeddes@verizon.net "...Electronics Test NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 1953, VQ-2 NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco (1951 to 1953), VF-33 NAS Jacksonville, Florida (1953 to 1954), HU-2 NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey (1955 - 1958), FASRON-10 NAS Moffett Field, California (1958 to 1959), VS-37 NAS North Island, San Diego, California (1960 to 1964), Philadelphia, PA (1965 to 1967), VP-26 NAS Brunswick, Maine (1967 to 1968) and Retired February 6, 1969..." [BIO Updated 15JUL2006 | 09JUL2006]
GERHEIM, John W. jger120@aol.com "...ATN2 served with VP-23 from 1964-1965 primarily as ECM operator after being transferred from VQ-2 in NS Rota, Spain. Flew on skipper's crew with two other trons also named John. (John on radio nicknamed Gouge) Great to know where you are now located..." [07FEB99]
"...GIBSON, MCPO Bill...Bill Gibson passed away July 2007. He served with VQ-1 and VQ-2..." WebSite: CenterSeat (CENTERSEAT FORUM - Main Category - IN MEMORY) http://www.centerseat.net/ [08AUG2008]
GOUGH, John GoughJ@secondflt.navy.mil "...VP-44 1984-1988, PMTC 1988-1990, VQ-2 1991-1994, VQ-1 1994-1996. NFO on EP-3A, RP-3A, P-3C UII, EP-3E ARIES I and II. Now flying a desk at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington..." [E-Mail Updated 29MAY2002 | 13JAN98]
GRANT, Hank fnhwg@aurora.alaska.edu "...I served with VQ-2 from 1963 to 1966 as a crewmember on the EA-3B and EC-121M. A Reunion is planned in May, 1998 in Tennesse..." [03FEB98]
GRAY, AFCM Richard W. "Dick" Retired dickgray@brooksendway.com "...I served with NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey, VP-10, VP-11, VP-21, VP-23, VP-26, VP-30, VP-45, VQ-2, NAS Brunswick, Maine and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I was an R4D and P2 Plane Captain, P-3 F/E, Maint. MCPO, and later did 5 CMC tours. The best to all my former Shipmates. Feel free to Email me..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 08APR2006 | 19FEB2004]
GREEN, Larry lg403@att.net "...Served as an EWOP on the EA3-B with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from January 1971 to October 1973. One of the best times in my life, met alot of great people. Anyone who knew me, I would like to hear from you..." [E-Mail Updated 23DEC2008 | E-Mail Updated 30AUG2008 | 12AUG2002]
GREENE, AT/NAC John Retired commonkeeper2@juno.com "...I served with VQ-2 from (1972-1975), VP-10 (1980-1983), VP-30 (1983-1986) and VP-8 (1986-1989). I was medically retired in 1991 due to a heart attack..." [BIO Updated 01NOV2013 | E-Mail Updated 07NOV2003 | 30SEP99]
GRIMLEY, Bob bob.grimley1968@gmx.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1961-1963) and was a crew member aboard the A3D..." [24AUG2015]
GROSE, Marshall W. templardan@earthlink.net "...Just thought I'd try to reach some of my old buddies from VQ-2. I'm currently working for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway as a signal systems tech and evaluator. Civilian life is a bit different but doable! Still have moments when I feel like I want to be back in doin' the DON thing at BLUE NOTE. Drop me a line or call 503-281-5291. I'm getting kinda low on the ponche and would like some. Take care of yourselves and have a good time. Adios mi amigos!!..." [24MAY98]
GROW, AT John A. (Tony) Retired tonyrosa4@insightbb.com "...I served with VP-21 from 1960 to 1963. I then went to VQ-2 and stayed in the Intel community and VQ-2 until I retired in 1978. My son, John M. Grow, followed me into the navy and as an AW sent 18 years in the VP community. I spent many years flying the P-3's in VP-8 Special ops out of NAS Patuxent River, Maryland then in VQ-2 EP-3's in Spain. I was an AT. Good luck to all..." [01OCT2003]
HANSEN, Mike hansenm@peoplepc.com "...Just a quick hello to those I served with: VX-1, 83-86; VQ-2, 86-90..." [E-Mail Updated 13DEC99 | 06MAR98]
HARDER, Tim tharder@tdi.net "...I was stationed in VQ-2 from JAN77 to MAY83. First as a member of the SEA DET with the Whales then TAD to AIMD as Comm/Nav shop super. From there to I went to VAQ-33 until May of 84. Whould like to hear from any or all of you..." [21JUL98]
HARMS, AE Tim twharms@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 (05/1972-07/1976). I retired from the Civil Service (04/2013) in Pensacola, Florida and moved to LA (Lower Alabama) Summerdale, Alabama. I would like to hear from formerShipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 22JUL2015 | 19AUG2005]
HARRIS, Rex rex@sowega.net "...was with VQ-2 from early 1974 through late 1977. I was an AMS3, worked the late shift..." WebSite: http://www.sowega.net/~rex/
HARTWICK, Matt Mjhartwi@collins.rockwell.com "...In VQ-2 83-86, AIMD NS Rota, Spain 86-89 Special Progects AT-3. Presently a Rockwell Collins Engineer in Melbourne Fla. Drop me an E-mail and Long live the Q!!..." [28JAN98]
HAUBER, ADRC Gene ehauber@me.com "...I served with VR-24 at NS Rota, Spain in 1966 (Flight Mechanic aboard the C-118) and VQ-2 (Jet Shop)..." [09JUN2011]
HERNDON, AMHC John D. Retired herndonjohn@hotmail.com "...Hola from Espana. Yes I'm back in VQ-2. VQ-2 1980 to 1991 A-3 Plane Captain flying and on the ground, Airframer, QAR, Maintenance Control CPO and many Aircraft Carriers, and EP-3E, VX-1 1991 to 1993, ES-3A Test team and S-B Tests, Maintenance Control CPO, 1993 to 1996 VC-8 PR TA-4J and UH-3H, Maintenance Control CPO, 1996 to Present VQ-2, EP-3E's Maintenance Control CPO. Long live the SANDEMAN'S...I retired in Nov99 worked at AMERICAN Airlines 2 years @DFW Presently An Aviation Airworthiness Safety Inspector for the FAA in charge of Inspecting Continental Airlines..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 16NOV2001 | E-Mail Updated 15MAR2000 | E-Mail Updated 11DEC98 | 27FEB98]
HESS, Phil phillip.r.hess@lmco.com "...I was with VQ-2 from 1975 to 1980. I flew with Crew Crazy (23) and enjoyed every minute of it. If you were there during this time period, drop me a line via E-mail. Would like to hear from some of you..." [09DEC98]
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