Name | Thomas M Plantenberg |
Retirement/Discharge Date | April 2007 |
Tour 1 Dates | July 1970 - December 1971 |
Tour 1 Rank/Rate | PN2 |
Tour 1 Division | X |
NATO Mixed Manned Crew | No |
Comment | CVR was my first ship, and like a few others mentioned, on my first voyage we lost Chief Sutten. Nonetheless it was a tremendous experience that shaped my life. I had a deal with the CO to publish "The Ricketts Rag." Two exceptional artists - Steve Martish and Ed Crosby, made the "Rag" what it was. We did some fun stuff, like held a cockroach contest (Ensign Beasley is not a cockroach and no points will be awarded...) and a Chief Brunner Look Alike contast which Commodore Jex won (they really did look alike..) After I was discharged I got a degree in journalism and worked for the Milwaukee Journal. Rejoined the reserves and became a PAO. Ended my Navy career of 38 years in 2007 |
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