THE VQ-1&2 Enlisted Club Archive
And now for the older news, previously posted on the Enlisted Club Page....
Older Archived Enlisted Club Social News:
- ENS Stacey Best-Bowman's husband Scott Bowman was just picked up for ECP, as well. He'll be starting at University of Maryland in the fall, so they bought a townhouse in Columbia, MD. They now live about a block away from CTTC (Ret) "Chet" Hall!
- CTTC Doug "Dougie Fresh" McVey was picked up for CWO2. His next orders will be as EWO to the USS Ticonderoga in Pascagoula, MS.
- Steven "Gaggle" and Carrie Gagne are getting ready to move to NRD St. Loius in November with their two sons Alexander and Asher. After 4 years of VQ-1, I hope the recruiting command isn't too brutal....
- If you want the latest from Steve "Bulldog" Giles, just follow the link to the "Bulldog" Family Update!
- And here's the latest from Tim "Bruiser" Bruce---"Here is my story since the Navy: I worked at NAWC Indianapolis for 9 months (hated the mid-west and the winter) then quit my job and moved to sunny Florida. I moved in with Bob Stein (former AT2 Biglook Op in VQ-2) and got a job with Harris Corporation GCSD (Government Communications Systems Division). I am a Trainer/Tech Writer. I train Air Force troops on Tactical satellite terminals that Harris designs and builds. My job involves a lot of travel and I love it. Bob Stein is now a Biomedical Technician working for Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL. We live in Indialantic, FL, about 15 miles south of Cocoa Beach."
- Mark "Cockroach" Buchmann, ex-VQ2 AT2, can now be found in Redmond, Washington. He has found further success outside VQ as the President of MAB Enterprises, Inc.
- ATCS Joe "Harley" Krowitz has just finished his LAST NAVY DEPLOYMENT EVER and is on his way to NAVAIR for his final orders. So let's here it for the newest of the elite NAVAIR "Geeks." (Editor's comment: And remember, I consider the term "geek" a compliment. No really! I'm a computer geek, remember? Geeks are good!) Good luck on that next assignment, Senior!
- ATC Jay "Flyin' Hawaiian" Toribio was just selected for LDO.
- Dean "Akula" Fisher is enjoying his last few months as a chief at NSA. His LDO commissioning was on 01 MAY 97, after which heis headed to Pensacola from 12 MAY through 06 JUN for "Knife and Fork School." After that, you can catch him at his next assignment at NIWA.
- Well, those of us whom remember the days of hotel habitation on deployment, make note. In addition to the per diem rate PLUMMETTING, the maintenance det at VQ-2 has moved to the new on-base quarters.
- Eric "MMX" Matthews wants any CRC-35 guys (VQ-1, circa 1979-1983) out there to send him an email! He's now working at Micron Technology (you know, that AWESOME computer company?) in Boise, Idaho.
- Kirk "Petey" Peterson is going back to VQ-2, in NOV 97. Seems he's had enough of his current assignment doing ADP duty in Pax River, and he's ready to get back to aircraft maintenance and detachment life....
- AVCM Bull Beard is now enjoying his assignment in Jackson N.C. at the joint FRS for H-53's. Don't let those jarheads get you down, since this is your twilight tour!
- AT1 Ray "Dancing Machine" Hukari has shown up in Brunswick---yes, that "cool squadron" again---along with AT1 Scott "Loadmaster" Houston. Both guys are currently breaking in their respective new snow shovels. Brrrr......
- AME1 (Ret) Terry "Swifty" Swift is now a Dynacor gomer at Pax River, Maryland, enjoying the advantages of working meer 8-hour days and collecting overtime (what a concept!) as necessery. The same can be said for ADC (Ret) Gene "Grandad" Rudd, also lurking in the Pax River Area.
- ENS Gabe "Taco" Varella has reported to his boat (Yes, BOAT! Ewwww......) in Norfolk, VA and is doing well. I wonder if he misses the EWOP days? He sure will after a couple weeks of Engineering Duty watches....
- Mark "Light Snack" Kimmey has been sighted! After retiring in JUN 96, Mark started working for LOGICON RDA (working on PMA-209) in Indianapolis. His current project is the implementation of AN/ASH-37 Structural Data Recording Set on US Naval aircraft. Asked how he likes retirement? "Less filling---tastes great!"
- Dan "The One and Only TRUE Warlord" and Linda Williams would like to announce that they have only 16 more one-month tours left on his present recruiting assignment in Wisconsin....
- AWC Jim "Knight" and Lisa Day are finishing their tour in VQ-2, transferring to TSC Rota in February. Both hope to finish their respective degrees prior to transfer. Lisa is also looking forward to her second trip to Bosnia as a field rep, working for the University of Maryland.
- ATC John "Obi-Wan" Zantjer is now at the ES-3 FRS (VS-41) in charge of EWOP/Special Op FRS training for those enlisted aicrew going to VQ-5&6. After all that time in the EA-3 "Whale," I'm sure he is keeping those FNUG's at the FRS honest....
- AMHC Cliff "Heritage" Burgess is now at NAS Keflavik for his next flight assignment. Whew! Not exactly the best motorcycling weather there though, eh?
- ATC Charlie "Chucky" Proto and family will be returning to Sunny Spain and VQ-2 in June of 1997. Welcome back, Charlie!
- John "Dredge" Kelly, formerly AT2 and VQ-1 EWOP, was selected to the Seaman-to-Admiral program last year and is now an Ensign in flight school. After graduating first in his class, he has decided to go jets---abandoning all his former prop-buddies....
- George "Diesel" Downs is heading back to sea duty. Before retiring, he'll be assigned to VP-10 up in Brunswick, Maine.
- Mark Williams has been sighted acting the "sandcrab" in Pax River, MD making big bucks as a governemnt contracter. Next round is on him, boys and girls....
- Another couple AT1's returning to sea duty! AT1's Dave "Caveman" Viets is now at that "cool" squadron in Brunswick. Sam "I Am" O'Connor is still negotiating, but is also trying to get orders there, too. Yes, Dave and Sam, per diem is good!
- AT1 Don "Bizz" Bissonette has a NEW J-O-B! Bizz will be teaching Advanced Network Administration, Information Security Management, Network Systems Vulnerability Technician, and Intergraded Digital Network Exchange at the schoolhouse at Corry Station. Gosh Bizz, sounds like you are one busy guy! Keep those FNUGs in line for us....
- CTTC (Ret) Chet Hall retired this past September 1996. Now he is a suit and tie kinda' guy working for QuesTech, Inc. located in Falls Church, VA. He and his wife Debbie have settled down in Elkridge, MD.
- If you think those VP-30 types are complete shore duty "slackers," then talk to AEC "Benny" Perez . How was that recent trip to Europe, Benny?
- Looks like Glenn "Dakota" Antoine is another Rocket Scientist in the makings. Glenn is currently attending Purdue University working on his EE degree. Good Luck, Glenn!
- AT2 Jim "Huggy-Bear" and Michelle "Viv" Morton have bought their first home together in Maine. Glad there are SOME people whom like the weather up there! Ewww---cold! But hey, Jim is only 3 classes away from his BS degree, at which time Michelle will be pursuing her nursing degree. But I'll tell you, she totally recommends TOM CLANCY'S SSN for all you gamers (read "gomers" out there. Bet she'd kick ALL our butts collectively!
- AT1 Vicky "Gomerette" Eckert has just started her orders at VQ-1. With the low number of IFT's at the squadron, she was more than ready to give up the shackles of "the slave labor camp" (aka Navy Recruiting) for extensive deployments. (Let's say it together: "Per diem is good! Per diem is good!")
- OK, there's been a "Raf" sighting! AT1 Tony "Raf" Fiol sends greetings to all his adoring fans---you know who you are---from Pensacola Florida. When he's not instructing "FNUG's" in the EW community down at Corry Station, you'll probably find him at the local volunteer fire department. Seems he's been spending an AMAZING amount of community service time doing everything from acting as station supply officer to emergency vehicle driver/firefighter. Keep it up Tony! Tony has also created an additional (and absolutely STUNNING, especially with Java capable browsers) Home Page for his Volunteer Fire Department, which you may access here: MGVFD Home Page.
- AT2 Daryl "Skippy" and AK3 Jennifer "Mrs. Skippy" Blackstock have joined AT2 Jim and Michelle Morton flying for "that cool squadron" in Brunswick, Maine. Jennifer is working at AIMD. It also appears that ole' Skippy just laid out a LOT of money (veritable plethora-o-cash) on a "specially-modified" Miata.
- Further congrats go to AT1 Brant Christianson! He was selected in 1996 for MECP and is attending the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Anyone whom knows Brant and his medical knowledge/background will assure you that he will be in his PRIME! Additionally, ATC Dave Wainwright was also picked up for MECP. Good luck to both of you guys!