Wednesday 12/29/2004 10:21:03am

Name:

Mike Horsefield

E-Mail:

cdr-mike.horsefield@cnet.navy.mil

Location:

Comments:

Troy,
I'm an old Gauntlet pilot from '89-'91 off Midway and currently CO of VT-9 in Meridian, MS. You've done a remarkable job here with this beautiful web-site. Those really were special times and it was AWESOME to be a part of the VAQ-136/Midway team. It was a pleasure serving with you. Semper Gauntlets and UMPQUA forever!
Horse

Thursday 12/16/2004 12:26:27am

Name:

Ron Ward

E-Mail:

ronaldward8188@sbcglobal.net

Location:

Topeka, Kansas

Comments:

Was plank owner when squadron commissioned in April 1973. Worked in AE shop, CO was Cmdr Don Kentopp, made 2nd west pac cruise in 75. What a time we had in the P.I. Major party on Grande Island. Smuggled girls in on Bonka boats. Hope to hear from anyone who might remember me.

Tuesday 11/02/2004 5:13:52pm

Name:

Tom Rice

E-Mail:

ricet@nsanaples.navy.mil

Location:

NSA Naples Security, Naples, Italy

Comments:

Served in the Iron Claw from 1994-1998 as an AME2(AW), Great squadron along with good times.

Friday 10/29/2004 10:35:48am

Name:

Randy T. Eater

E-Mail:

reater@comcast.net

Location:

Hershey, PA.

Comments:

Just surfing, seen some old buddies on the site, Bradford, Pratt, Benavidez "awol in P.I. for 30 days". Too bad I haven't seen AE1 Standage. I got a head for him to clean.

Monday 10/25/2004 9:30:00pm

Name:

Troy Prince

E-Mail:

midwaysailor@hotmail.com

Comments:

It is with great sadness that I am announcing the passing of AMS2 Gary Marotta a few months ago.

Gary was in the Gauntlet Air Frames Shop and a Flight Deck Troubleshooter from 1989 ~ 1991. Prior to being assigned to VAQ-136, he served tours with VA-115 and NAF Atsugi AIMD. After leaving the Gauntlets in 1991, Gary served another tour with NAF Atsugi AIMD.

Gary was retired and living in the Virginia/Washington, DC area with his wife and son.

It was my privilege to know and serve with Gary, both in VAQ-136 and then at NAF Atsugi AIMD.

Gary was a good friend and although we will miss him, he will always live on in our memories.

~ My thanks to Kurt Elder for informing us.

Tuesday 09/14/2004 3:50:06pm

Name:

Randy T. Eater

E-Mail:

reater@comcast.net

Location:

Comments:

VAQ-136 ADMIN OP'S. 04-22-90/04-26-92

Monday 09/13/2004 10:19:06pm

Name:

Kevin Pratt

E-Mail:

kpratt2@houston.rr.com

Location:

Comments:

AO2 Kevin Pratt
USS Midway - VAQ-136 1990-1994

Wednesday 09/08/2004 5:06:45am

Name:

Tom E. Rice

E-Mail:

RICET@NSANAPLES.NAVY.MIL

Location:

NSA Naples Italy Security Dept.

Comments:

I was attached to VAQ-136 from 1994-1998 as an AME. We were attached to the INDY and later the Kitty Hawk and had some of the best times and cruises. I have converted to MAA but there are times when I miss the Airedale Community.

MA1(AW) Rice

Saturday 09/04/2004 7:17:07pm

Name:

Anthony Benavidez

E-Mail:

rmblefsh@yahoo.com

Location:

Bristol, VA

Comments:

Just wanted to update my new info... I was in VAQ-136 from 88 - 92 on the Midway and Indy. Feel free to drop me a line.

Thursday 06/24/2004 12:45:17am

Name:

AE3 Marc Bradford

E-Mail:

marc.bradford@hp.com

Location:

Independence, OR

Comments:

Troy,

You’ve done an amazing job on this web site. You’re keeping a lot of memories alive.

I was in VAQ-136 from March 90 to March 92. I did some TAD time on the FOD team and I spent some time on board ship with First Lt. Most of my work was done in the AE shop. I miss guys like Mark Munden, Dave Clark, Kevin Click, “Potis” Porter, “Speedy”, Master Chief Jones, Gilbert Cerda, AD2 Perry, PR3 (I forgot your name), Line shack dude with red hair, Seal Team “V” Randy T. Eater, “Camper” Feldkamp.

I work at HP in Corvallis Oregon with Jeff Hess and Ayers. Small world.

Thursday 05/20/2004 10:23:57pm

Name:

George W. Wolf AVCM (Retired)

E-Mail:

gwolf@rionet.cc

Location:

Comments:

Was VAQ-136 Maintenance Chief on Kitty Hawk Indian Ocean Cruise in the mid seventies.

Friday 05/14/2004 2:34:10pm

Name:

Tommy Rezendez

E-Mail:

fleetmngr1@yahoo.com

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Comments:

Tuesday 05/11/2004 2:28:58pm

Name:

Thomas Stanton

E-Mail:

GWVANS@aol.com

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Comments:

Great Site, Assigned to VAQ-136 as a AT-3, July 1986 to Feb 1987, was transferred to CV-41 in Feb 1987 until August 1988.

Tuesday 04/27/2004 1:04:44pm

Name:

Steven Todd Finch

E-Mail:

vwsales@hancockmotors.com

Location:

Columbia, SC

Comments:

Assigned to VAQ-136 from Dec. 79 - Aug. 82, USS Midway CV-41.
AMH2 Finch, S.T.

Airframes troubleshooter & final checker

Monday 03/29/2004 3:16:21pm

Name:

Gavin Ortega

E-Mail:

gortega@bofasecurities.com

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Comments:

I was a former member of VAQ-136 line shack and AZ from 89-91. I don't know if you remember me from that time. Last month I returned from mobilization as an IS1. This is a great web site.

Friday 03/26/2004 10:16:40pm

Name:

Bryan Lugert

E-Mail:

junk@canams.com

Homepage URL:

http://www.rockracing.com

Location:

Minnesota

Comments:

I was on board the USS Midway from 89-91. Worked as an AT. Japan was a blast. Desert Storm we should have finished the job! Nice site!
-Bryan Lugert

Friday 03/12/2004 3:03:44am

Name:

Mike Manlove

E-Mail:

azzmarkm@aol.com

Location:

Chandler Arizona

Comments:

I worked as an AZ in maintenance control for Chief Anders and Chief Smitty on the 1975 Kitty Hawk cruise and the 1977 Independence Cruise. Had a great time with all of you guys back then. Hope to hear from some of you.

Friday 03/05/2004 9:45:31am

Name:

Capt Steven B. Westover, USN (ret)

E-Mail:

sbwestover@aol.com

Location:

Comments:

Former CO

Thursday 02/05/2004 8:10:58am

Name:

Jim Vonesh

E-Mail:

jimmyvon@hotmail.com

Location:

Chicago, IL

Comments:

Gauntlet from '93 to '96 in the AT shop, had a blast there. Now I'm a substitute teacher/counselor in a Chicago public high school. Anyone who remembers me should email me. I'd love to hear from ya.

Monday 02/02/2004 1:57:18pm

Name:

Ed Saldibar

E-Mail:

coconed@earthlink.net

Location:

Comments:

Great site. I was an AD3 in the P/P shop when the squadron transferred over from Whidbey to the Midway. I was part of the maint. det for the 4 Aircraft during the transpac. Whidbey to Alameda to Hawaii to Wake Island and on to Atsugi. Long trip. I was lucky, flew on the C9 instead of the C130 with the spare J52. That was 1980.

Wednesday 01/28/2004 0:15:03am

Name:

David "Clem" Clement

E-Mail:

DavenMicheleine@aol.com

Location:

Olathe, KS

Comments:

Troy- Wow! What a blast from the past! Great website that brought back some wonderful memories. Let me dig, get some copies and I'll send you some more pictures. Would love any address' from our time frame. Take Care, AT3 Clement

Monday 01/19/2004 8:07:26pm

Name:

MGen Orlando Llenza USAF ret

E-Mail:

llenza@coqui.net

Location:

Puerto Rico

Comments:

My son, Lt Michael Llenza USN, now at Whidbey, Naval Flight Officer, training in the EA-6B.

Friday 01/02/2004 12:17:21am

Name:

AT2 D.G. Hall

E-Mail:

ghall@freedomdisplayed.com

Homepage URL:

http:/www.freedomdisplayed.com

Location:

Sacramento, CA

Comments:

Prince-
GREAT JOB! The site is awesome. I was researching the move of the old girl down to San Diego and came across your site. You may not remember me, I was in my last year of three when you came on board. Worked the flight deck as Avionix troubleshooter before I trained the now famous Airman Clements. When I left, the war started and the HARMs were finally launched. I was the first squadron HARM team leader as an AT and had a blast with all my friends in the Galantes`. I remember you distinctively because of that crazy cat tattoo. Tell all my boys from the roof: Perry, Lekovich, the stuttering chief?, Swanny, Clements, Schilling, the cigar chewing Safety/QA/AT1, and everyone else I forgot, HELLO from Geno in Sacramento.