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MoBoat News 7/30/05
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Bob Behm
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Jul 30, 2005 15:32 PDT
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MOBOAT NEWS - VOL. 2 NO. 8
A newsletter for veterans of the “USS Monticello LSD 35"
"The Moboat News celebrated it's one year anniversary on 26
July 2005."
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Inside This Issue:
30 JULY 05
1: WHAT'S NEW?
2: MOBOAT BALLCAPS AND POLO SHIRTS
3: MAIL CALL
4: SAILOR"S CREED
5: FINDING OLD SHIPMATES
6: BRANSON, MISSOURI
7: ADVERTISEMENT
8: REPLACEMENT MEDALS
9. PAST ISSUES
10. SITE OF THE MONTH
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1: WHAT'S NEW?
The USS Monticello Web site is will soon be one year old and we have, at
last count, 299 crew members signed into the online Deck Log.
24 Officers
3 Skippers
26 Plank owners
275 Enlisted
73 Life Members
7 Annual Members
22 Chiefs
5 Marines
1 Attached (Australian)
1 Midshipman
Keep spreading the word. If you know someone who served on the
MoBoat, and they're not listed on the Deck Log, please forward this
newsletter to them.
The website has will turn one-year old on the 24th of August and we will
have our 5000th hit on our home page sometime this week.
Happy Birthday USSMONTICELLO.COM!
I've placed a few more documents on the "History" page. Be sure to check
them out!
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2: MOBOAT BALLCAPS AND POLO SHIRTS
I have ordered new a shipment of USS Monticello ballcaps and polo
shirts. It seems that we sold out at the reunion.
They still haven't arrived, but I expect them this week or next.
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3: MAIL CALL
Hi Bob,
My name is Glenn Foster, I served aboard the USS Monticello from
1974-1975. I just discovered your web site recently and was thrilled to
see it. I was looking through the pictures and was surprised to see
pictures of myself that I din't know existed.
I signed up on the "Deck Log" and I am enclosing a check for "Life
Membership" for myself.
Bob, thanks for the great web site, I know how much hard work you have
done yourslf and just wanted to let you know your hard work os
appreciated.
Respectfully, Glenn Foster
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Thank you so very much for putting the Monticello reunion together. It
was a great idea and an even greater event! Going into to it we felt ike
many others; we won't know anyone. But, the bond of the men and the boat
was all it took.
We made new acquaitences and are looking forward to Branson.
In July we were in Bremerton, WA and tried to get a harbor tour to the
maothball fleet. It is no longer in service. A new Naval museum is in
the works though.
We appreciate the time, organization and money that went into the
reunion. Hope to see you in Branson, Missouri.
Carl & Sara Morawski
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My Father Served In the Monticello
His Name Is Louis G. Villa,He was a CPO and an Engineer, I dont KNow the
proper designations for what he was really, maybe you remember him, I
have seen the picture of Phyllis in a box of old photos he had but he
would never tell me her name, I had always thought she was a real woman
untill I found the box of pictures in our attic and really took a good
look at them, I just recently sent the pictures to him, and told his
wife to ask him about the girly on board, I'd like to hear some stories
about him if you know any or remember him, he doesn't talk much about
his days in the navy.
Thank you and Best Regards,
S. Shaid Kasson
Raytheon Space and Airbourne Systems
Mckinney, Texas
x2835
s-ka-@raytheon.com
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HI BEAMER!
JUST TO PASS ON SOME INFO. I BELONG TO THE RADIATED VETERNS OF
AMERICA,INC. WE ARE A GROUP OF VETS WHO WERE SUBJECTED TO NUCLEAR
RADIATION. WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL VETS WHO HAD BEEN EXPOSED. ANY ONE WHO
WAS ON THE MOBOAT IN 1958 AND MADE THE CRUISE TO BIKINI FOR THE A BOMB
TESTS WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM. OR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE INFO. ON WHAT
EFFECTS THE RADIATION CAN CAUSE. THERE ARE A LOT OF VETS WHO NEED THE
INFO. WE ARE GOING TO LOBBY WASHINGTON TO START TAKING STEPS TO HELP AND
TAKE CARE OF THOSE VETS WHO NEED HELP. AND GET THE V A TO RECOGNIZE WHAT
IONIZINED RADIATION IS. OUR GROUP WANTS ALL VETS WHO WERE SUBJECTED TO
RADIATION FROM THE START IN 45 TO PRESENT. THEY CAN E MAIL ME AT
twogyps-@yahoo.com AND I WILL MAKE SURE THEY GET THE IN FO.
THANK YOU
LEROY BURSCH
PLANK OWNER
U S S MONTICELLO LSD 35
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4: SAILORS CREED
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of
America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and
Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
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5: FINDING OLD SHIPMATES
ZABASEARCH.COM is the most powerful search engine for finding old
friends. If you remember first and last names and your friend's
hometown, you just may be able to find someone. After you find them, be
sure to tell them about USSMONTICELLO.COM!
Try it on yourself first!
http://www.zabasearch.com/
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6: BRANSON, MISSOURI
The site of our next reunion in 2007. Check out these websites for
information for visitors to Branson.
http://www.bransontourismcenter.com/
http://www.cityofbranson.org/
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7. ADVERTISEMENT
Bill Chadwick BM1 USNR-Retired. "A must read for any Sailor from the
50's, 60's, or early 70's. We have all met a chief like Jake Richmeyer,
Bo'sun or otherwise. This story will bring back great old memories (and
maybe some not so great), but I heartily recommend this book. I couldn't
put it down. The ending was a surprise, but did ring true. Many of the
other Sailors in this book could have come from guys I knew during my 7
years of active duty and 18 years in the reserves. Non-Sailors will get
a real feel for what Navy life is really like."
Boatswain's Mate, the novel, is now featured on the websites of several
destroyer associations as recommended reading. The book is available on
the internet at http://www.amazon.com
http://www.publishamerica.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com or at
bookstores on order. Just click on any website and type Boatswain's Mate
in the search box.
Or call 1-301-695-1707 the publisher has a discount off the cover price
right now, they'll mail right to your door.
Title: Boatswain's Mate
Author: Pat Johnston
ISBN: 1588514897
Publisher: AmErica House, Baltimore
Date: 2002
Pages: 330
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8. REPLACEMENT MEDALS
We've been asked, "how can I replace my or my parent's military medals,
ribbons and other awards?" It's simple, really. Just complete a short,
simple form and mail it off to the address provided on the form. You'll
receive your medals, ribbons, available awards and a copy of your
records from the military.
The instructions and required form are available to VetFriends.com
Lifetime, Platinum & Gold Members under the link "Military Record
Requests".
To begin log into your account on VetFriends.com at
www.vetfriends.com/login.cfm and click on the "Military Record Requests"
link.
The Records Center normally responds to requests for Separation
Documents (such as DD Form 214) in ten working days or less. However,
requests that involve reconstruction efforts due to the 1973 fire or
older records which require extensive search efforts may take much
longer. You will receive a response in writing by U.S. Mail. Once you
receive those medals, you'll be glad you sent in the form!
Have a great week!
Your Friends, The Veterans at
www.VetFriends.com
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9. PAST ISSUES
Past issues of the MoBoat News can be found here:
http://lists.topica.com/lists/ussmonticello/read?sort=d&start=0
To sign-up for future issues of the MoBoat News, please log-in here:
http://www.ussmonticello.com/newsletter.htm
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10. SITE OF THE MONTH
This website was sent in by BM3 John Huard 1968-1972.
There are plenty of weather sites on the Web. They're full of detailed
information, such as dew points, barometer readings, temperature, wind
speed and radar screens.
Today's site does all of that and more.
There are forecast maps, aviation maps and computer model maps. Check
out the personal weather stations, too. Who knows? Maybe someone down
the street is collecting weather data.
If you want to know anything about the weather, it’s here.
TO VISIT THIS SITE, GO HERE:
www.wunderground.com
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Well... that's all for this Issue of the MoBoat News.
Continue spreading the word about ussmonticello.com. Feel free to
forward this Newsletter to anybody you think will find it interesting.
If this Newsletter was forwarded to you and you'd like to subscribe,
just visit http://ussmonticello.com/newsletter.htm. All back issues of
the MoBoat News are also available there as well.
So long for now!
Bob Behm (Beamer)
USSMonticello.com Webmaster
Former BM3
USS Monticello LSD 35 '69-'71
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