Submarine Veterans

[FTCMCB]

1984-2004

USS OHIO SSBN 726 GOLD CREW
USS BALTIMORE SSN 704
USS PITTSBURG SSN 720
USS SPRINGFIELD SSN 761

Started out as a ''striker" aboard Ohio, became an FTG, Fire Control Technician Guns, until the Navy took away the Guns. Retired as Chief Fire Control Technician.

Anyone that was on a submarine and an FT was in Groton for A or C schools. I was there for shore duty as instructor.

[Wiscampsin]

Thank you for your service .

[TheWolfPaq82]

Welcome from Eastern Nebraska / Northwest Missouri. Thanks for the Service.

Something you'll Recognize:

[trad shooter]

1970-1993. Was not FT but MM A-ganger. USS Nathaniel Green SSBN636, USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN 640. Retired MMCM(SS). Was only on two boats but stayed on each one for about 7years each. Staff duty Group 10 Kings Bay.

[The Evil Twin]

Just dropping in to say thanks to those in the silent service!

[ysidive]

Diesel boat sailor.. SS352, SS407... Qualified 1968... Great times and great crew members....

[Boomerweps]

9.5 yrs enlisted Fire Control Technician Ballistic Missile, 10.5 General Submarine Officer.
USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 654 Blue New London CT FTB2
USS Kamehameha SSBN 642 Blue New London CT
FTB1
GMS Dam Neck VA Beach instructor FTB “C” school
CPO Selectee
OCS Newport RI Ensign
USS Lafayette SSBN 616 Gold AWEPS New London CT LT(jg)
COMSUBRON 2 New London CT Asst. Combat Systems Officer LT
USS George C. Marshall SSBN 654 Blue WEPS NEW London CT
COMSUBLANT Norfolk VA Asst. Nuclear Safety Officer
COMSUBRON 16 Kings Bay, GA WEPS
April 74 - November 94

[FTCMCB]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

9.5 yrs enlisted Fire Control Technician Ballistic Missile, 10.5 General Submarine Officer.
USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 654 Blue New London CT FTB2
USS Kamehameha SSBN 642 Blue New London CT
FTB1
GMS Dam Neck VA Beach instructor FTB “C” school
CPO Selectee
OCS Newport RI Ensign
USS Lafayette SSBN 616 Gold AWEPS New London CT LT(jg)
COMSUBRON 2 New London CT Asst. Combat Systems Officer LT
USS George C. Marshall SSBN 654 Blue WEPS NEW London CT
COMSUBLANT Norfolk VA Asst. Nuclear Safety Officer
COMSUBRON 16 Kings Bay, GA WEPS
April 74 - November 94

It was nice to see you escaped Groton. I could not get away from there until I retired. The FT detailer kept telling me I could choose something, sea or shore duty in Groton. I still have those guys on my people to target list. Thanks to you for all you did.

[tedelman]

I was in FTG school Groton - Mark 18 Angle Solver in spring of '68 and the start of my 6 year commitment. Sub school followed and then received orders to SS-324 (Diesel) in Groton. I so much wanted a Nuclear Sub. After 3 months aboard I surfaced /submerged numbers of times for training of midshipmen, I experienced (emergency) "blow negative" tanks twice, rode out a hurricane above surface including a "Collision" alert, hot bunked, never showered aboard, never worked on my equipment, never was informed about working on my Dolphins, I only mess cooked. I love the crew but when I confronted the XO about leaving he didn't blame me for wanting off. My wanting a Navy career was over and I spent the rest of my time aboard a Cruiser working on Talos radar for 2 years (but FTG's were more critical) then switched to working on 5" 38 Guns. I was so pleased to be Honorably discharged as a FTG3 with a good conduct award, Thank God !

[mccdad]

Hi guys I retired in 2014.
USS Pintado (SSN 672)
USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705)
USS Ohio (SSGN 726)(B)
USS Connecticut (SSN 22)
USS Springfield (SSN 761)

Nice to see everyone. This RV thing is kinda like managing the boat everyday. It came natural to manage power, water, poop, rigging to go underway and moored, and stowing for sea.

[ysidive]

Originally Posted by mccdad

Hi guys I retired in 2014.
USS Pintado (SSN 672)
USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705)
USS Ohio (SSGN 726)(B)
USS Connecticut (SSN 22)
USS Springfield (SSN 761)

Nice to see everyone. This RV thing is kinda like managing the boat everyday. It came natural to manage power, water, poop, rigging to go underway and moored, and stowing for sea.

At least we do not have to blow sanitary tank! Nothing coming back at you if you make a small mistake....

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by ysidive

At least we do not have to blow sanitary tank! Nothing coming back at you if you make a small mistake....

I would imsgine that knowing the "penalty" those responsible were extra carefull.

[Gumpster808]

Hi all.

ET1(SS) Nuke Reactor Operator

USS Billfish SSN 676 Groton CT 1979 to 1984 including year and a half overhaul in Kittery.

S3G Staff Training Group Lead Reactor Operator Ballston Spa NY 1984 to 1987.

USS Providence SSN 719 Groton CT 1987 to 1989.

Few Med runs over the years and a trip north of the Arctic Circle. Never up thru the ice though and wish we had just to have done it.

Very first run out sleeping next to a torpedo when the O2 generator blew - instant “what the hell am I doing here” thoughts [emoji3]

Screw marks topside from someone we got too close to and in Maneuvering when that happened - interesting sound.

Losing depth control and hearing the blow into the ballast tanks then watching the depth gauge in Maneuvering start going back down.

Do remember a couple times having my hand on the flush valve and remembered they were blowing sannies.

They are all fond memories now but more of those than I care to remember.

Fun times though!

[ejstpeter]

USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN 640 Gold
USS James Monroe SSBN 622 Gold
Retired back in 2018 after 30 fantastic years of Naval Service.

[jdunkmg]

Hey guys, saw here that several of you served on the Franklin. My dad was CO of the Franklin (not sure which crew) in the mid to late 70's. Wonder if any of you knew him. CDR Robert Dunkle Sr.

[Bill and Gail]

USS Pickerel SS 524
USS Kamehameha SSBN 642 Blue
Got out, went ARNG.

[NavyLCDR]

Originally Posted by Bill and Gail

USS Pickerel SS 524
USS Kamehameha SSBN 642 Blue
Got out, went ARNG.

Started ARNG (1984-1988)
USS Rhode Island SSBN 740 Blue (Nuke MM) 1988-2001
Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO) 2001-2017

[Chuckit69]

USS Ulysses S Grant (SSBN631) 1984 - 1987
Nuke electrician

Served from 1982 - 1993

[Robertsmusings]

RCA SSN 610 USS Thomas Edison and USS Patrick Henry 601.
Also taught Enlisted Physics at NPS, Orlando, 1981-1982.

[ysidive]

Originally Posted by Robertsmusings

RCA SSN 610 USS Thomas Edison and USS Patrick Henry 601.
Also taught Enlisted Physics at NPS, Orlando, 1981-1982.

Diesel Boats forever SS407 and SS352