Preserve the Story of the US Navy Tin Can Sailor and Destroyer History

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@lynwoodreed9032 4 ай бұрын

My father served on destroyers during WWII and Korea. In his later years he belonged to Tin Can Sailors and was a docent on the Joseph P. Kennedy. He was very proud of his service.

@oldsalt7534 Жыл бұрын

USS Robert H. McCard DD822 '65'-67. ATN-3 DASH Division. 5:11 Division Officer Ltjg C.D. McKay. Best DASH controller in the fleet. RIP Mr. McKay

@LarryGarcia-p3j 8 ай бұрын

I served fm 1961-1972, USS Radford DDE-446, USS Brush DD-745, USS T.E.Chandler DD-717. SM2 L. Garcia USN, Lover, fighter, Tin Can Rider.

@RichardHoffman-r4o 10 ай бұрын

I proudly served on the Brinkley Bass DD887. It was named for a naval aviator who was killed on D-day who served heroically and saved many lives.

@pitsnipe5559 7 ай бұрын

Did 5 1/2 years as a BT on three Gearing class cans in the 1970’s. Leary 879, Charles P. Cecil 835, and Glennon 840. Some of the best years of my life.

@DingoDoggie 5 ай бұрын

was on Cecil 835 Bt2 1974 to 1976 forward fireroom

@g.t.richardson6311 6 ай бұрын

Uncle was on DD880, USS Dyess also the Massey, Engineering officer Vietnam two tours, His stories over the year Certainly kept them alive for me

@bobellis2026 2 жыл бұрын

I served as a boiler technician on the USS HERBERT J THOMAS DD-833, and the USS FLOYD B PARKS DD-884 from 1969 till 1973

@bobellis2026 2 жыл бұрын

The USS HERBERT J THOMAS was a framed II ship that had been converted to a Atomic Biological, Chemical or an ABC ship. The interior and engineering spaces were under positive air pressure, hence the different look than other destroyers

@LarryGarcia-p3j 5 ай бұрын

We Rode out a Typhoon out of Okinawa in 1962. Three Days heading into it. Could NOT refuel cause of the heavy seas. I thank The LORD for getting us thru.😊

@LarryGarcia-p3j 5 ай бұрын

In 1962 while aboard the USS Brush DD-745, we were escorting an Aircraft Carrier. We had rudder problems had to go into Dry-Dock in Sasebo, Japan. Upon completion of repairs we got underway for our Home Port of Long Beach, Calif. We crossed the Pacific Ocean Alone. Stopped to re-fuel in Guam, Midway, Pearl Harbor finally Naval Station Long Beach. An experience I will Never Forget. A little Destroyer crossing the Vast Pacific Ocean Alone...😮

@sparrowhawk3894 11 ай бұрын

I served my two years on a sumner class Destroyer then several more years on DE, CG, T-AG and CV class vessels then a tour in the Pentagon. Following this I want to SERE training and completed the Naval Aircrew syllabus. As a Naval Aircrew I saw much more of the world than I ever did on a ship and it wasn't just port call locations, which were pretty much the same everywhere and only the languages changed. My aircraft was an EC-130 and it was just glorious and I didn't have to leave my wife and children for months at a time or even years on occasion.

@milesdee1806 2 жыл бұрын

I served as an MM on the fine ship USS Henderson DD 785 (Hendy Maru) - Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club. Some of the very best memories of my life. Go Navy - Beat Army!

@jpkdd850 2 жыл бұрын

Proud to represent you!

@oldhendy785 2 жыл бұрын

USS Henderson DD-785. 1965-68 RM3. Three Westpacs. Welcome home Shipmate.

@milesdee1806 2 жыл бұрын

@@oldhendy785 Same to you Al! Another fine USS Henderson shipmate! So good to hear from you and indeed........welcome home.

@gh697069 10 ай бұрын

From Skip Pearson USS Rich DD 820:

@rogerbutler5341 8 ай бұрын

Served on the USS Fiske from January 1960 to January 1962. At that time she was a DDR but was FRAM to DD right after I left. Was a radarman.

@skipgumphrey9579 2 жыл бұрын

Bosun aboard USS O’Bannon DD987, and USS Caron DD970. I served at other commands during my career, but those Tin Cans were my favorite memories… BM1(SW)

@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын

USS Caron DD970 named after HM3 Wayne Caron (corpsman), medal of Honor winner...my 2nd cousin. His story is on Wikipedia. Much respect. I served as an SM on the USS Barry DD933 Med cruise 1973 and 74. Proud to be a tin can sailor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Caron

@l.garcia3525 Жыл бұрын

I remember the Original USS O'Bannon DDE-450..., Pineapple Squadron Pearl Harbor.

@LarryGarcia-p3j 9 ай бұрын

I remember the Original O'Bannon DD-450. Home port Pearl Harbor. 1961. I was on the Radford DD-446. It was was called the Little Beaver Squadron. Desron 29..

@LarryGarcia-p3j 7 ай бұрын

I myself was in the same Squadron the Original O'Bannon DD-450 was in. Way before your time .

@skipgumphrey9579 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for standing the watch Shipmate !

@Theupstateidiots Жыл бұрын

My father was on DD817 USS Corry and DD 819 USS Holder in the late 60s.

@DingoDoggie 5 ай бұрын

My brother was on the Holder late 60s early 70s

@Theupstateidiots 5 ай бұрын

@@DingoDoggie my dad has his yearbooks still.

@johnwhitehead5457 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Mike.

@johnwhitehead5457 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I saw a news story about a Tin Can patrolling the Horn of Africa searching for Pirates. I couldn't imagine any young man not wanting to be with them on the side of good..

@MrLokijohn Жыл бұрын

My self I was on the W.R.Rush DD 714 and the Gearing DD 710 as a MMFN 69-73

@LarryGarcia-p3j 7 ай бұрын

Four years as a mmfn, son what happened? 4yrs as an E3 is NOT good. You should have made E4 MM3 at least. 😮😮

@pitsnipe5559 7 ай бұрын

1973, you must have been on the decommissioning crew.

@MrLokijohn 7 ай бұрын

@pitsnipe5559 served 2 1/2 years on board, and yes, also decommissioning due to having a thin hull. The Gearing was a reserve trainer while I was on.

@MrLokijohn 7 ай бұрын

Sorry, but I couldn't .not having the sea time. Spent 8 months in a Navy hospital after an accident while on the Rush. Also the Gearing was considered shore duty.