RECONATKRON FIVE

DISESTABLISHMENT CEREMONY 30 SEPTEMBER 1977

RECONATKRON NINE

Captain Edward O. WILLIAMS entered the Navy in June 1953 as a Naval Aviation Cadet, following his graduation from Memphis State College. He was designated a Naval Aviator and commissioned an Ensign in October 1954.

From November 1954 to April 1957 Captain WILLIAMS flew the P2V-5 Neptune with Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5) at NAS Jacksonville. His next tour was on the Staff, Fleet Air Wing ELEVEN where he served as Personnel and Career Ap-praisal Officer.

In June 1958 Captain WILLIAMS -was ordered to the Aircraft Main-tenance Officer's Course at NATTC, Memphis, Tennessee. Upon comple-

tion in October 1958, he reported to the Advanced Training Com-mand at Corpus Christi; Texas, where he served as Flight Instruc-tor and Maintenance Administrative Officer until November 1961, when he was ordered to Heavy Attack training.

After the completion of training in the A3D Skywarrior at NAS, Sanford, Florida, Captain WILLIAMS joined Heavy Attack Squadron ELEVEN (VAH-11) in August 1962, serving as the Flight Officer. In June 1963, Captain WILLIAMS was ordered to Reconnaissance At-tack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3) for training and transition to the A-5 Vigilante.

In February 1964, Captain WILLIAMS reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron ONE (RVAH-1) where he served as the Operations Officer. He participated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during that squadron's deployment on board USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62) in 1965.

In April 1966, Captain WILLIAMS reported to Reconnaissance At-tack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3), and served as the Training Officer and subsequently as Operations Officer until June 1969, when he reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron FOURTEEN(RVAH-14) as Executive Officer. He assumed command of the squadron in June 1970 and participated in the emergency deployment to the Mediter-ranean during the Middle East crisis in Jordan.

In April 1971 Captain WILLIAMS was ordered to the Staff, Com-mander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE as Chief of Staff Officer, where he served until Nov. 1971. At that time he assumed command of Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3) until Dec. 1972, when he again returned to Staff, Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE.

Prior to reporting for duty as Commander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE, Captain WILLIAMS served as Navigator and later as Execu-tive Officer of USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67).

Captain WILLIAMS has been decorated with the Air Medal (3rd Strike/Flight Award), Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat V), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation Rib-bon, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Vietnam .Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Captain WILLIAMS is married to the former Miss Lorraine DOMINGUEZ of Memphis, Tenn. They reside in Key West, Fla. and are the parents of six children: Lori, Jan, Michael, Carol, Darby and Scott.

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Commander Barry Allen GASTROCK was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvan-ia, on October 26, 1936. In August 1954, following his graduation from high school, he entered the Navy as an Airman Recruit, USNR-R. During the next three year period, Com-mander GASTROCK attended college at night while working as a technical illustrator. He remained active in the Naval Air Reserve as a weekend warrior until his selection for an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy from the Naval Reserve in the spring of 1957.

Commander GASTROCK graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1961 and was commis-sioned an Ensign. He was desig-nated a Naval Aviator in November

1962 and reported to VA-125 at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Cali-fornia, for training in the A-4 Skyhawk. Upon completion of training, Commander GASTROCK reported to VA-212 and completed three deployments to Southeast Asia aboard USS HANCOCK (CVA-19).

In August 1966 he reported to the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and graduated in June 1969 having earned the degrees of Master of Science in Aeronautical Engine-ering (MSAE) and Aeronautical Engineer (AeE). In recognition of his thesis research, Commander GASTROCK was inducted into The Society of the Sigma Xi, a national research honorary society. While in Monterey he also completed the Aviation Safety Officer School.

In August 1969, after attending instrument refresher training in VA-45, Commander GASTROCK reported to RVAH-3 at Naval Air Station, Albany, Georgia, for transition to the RA5C Vigilante. In June 1970, he joined RVAH-6 and completed another Southeast Asia combat deployment aboard USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63). From August 1971 until February 1972, Commander GASTROCK instructed at the U. S. Naval Academy in the Department of Aerospace Engine-ering. He then reported to the U. S. Naval Test Pilot School at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland, and graduated with Class LXII in October 1972. This was followed by a two and one-half year tour at the Naval Air Test Center which was highlighted by his participation in the Board of Inspection and Survey Trials of the S-3A Viking, the Navy Preliminary Evaluation of the A-4F Blue Angel modifications, and the establishment of the flight fidelity testing program for Navy flight simulators. As a result of his efforts in the field of flight testing, Commander GASTROCK was made a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. In October 1975, following a short refresher in the RA5C with RVAH-3, Commander GASTROCK reported to RVAH-5 as Executive Officer.

Commander GASTROCK has completed 211 combat missions and has been decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (20th Strike/Flight Award), Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat V), Navy Unit Commendation (with Bronze Star), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with Silver Star), Republic of Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross (with Gold Device), Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Commander GASTROCK is married to the former Miss Susan Werntz of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. They and their two sons, Barry,Jr. and Kurt, reside in Key West, Florida.

LCDR David G. AHERN was born in Hartford, Connecticut on Jan-uary 15, 1942. He graduated from the Loomis Institute at Windsor, Conn. in June 1960 and entered the U. S. Naval Academy the following month.

LCDR AHERN graduated from the Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned Ensign, USN in June 1964. He was designated a Naval Flight Officer (Reconnaissance Attack Navigator) in November 1965 after having com-pleted initial aviation training at NAS Pensacola, Florida and RA5C systems training at Recon-naissance Attack Squadron THREE, NAS Sanford, Florida. He was then assigned to RVAH-6 where he made

deployments aboard the USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64) and the USS RANGER (CVA-61) to the Western Pacific.

In July 1968 he reported to the Staff Commander U. S. Seventh Fleet aboard USS PROVIDENCE (CLG-6) at Yokosuka, Japan. In Jan-uary 1970 LCDR AHERN reported to the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He graduated from Monterey in June 1971 with a Master of Science degree and then reported to Navy Space Project (PM-16) in Washington, D. C. where he was a Project Officer until March 1974.

Following refresher training at RVAH-3 from April to August 1974, LCDR AHERN reported to RVAH-1 and made a Northern European deployment aboard USS AMERICA (CVA-66). He was reassigned to RVAH-5_in December 1975 and made another Western Pacific deploy-ment aboard USS RANGER (CV-61). LCDR AHERN became Executive Officer of RVAH-5 on 28 January 1977.

LCDR AHERN has completed 99 combat missions and has received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Eight Strike Flight Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat V and Bronze Star), Navy Achievement Medal (with Combat V), and various other unit commendations and campaign medals.

LCDR AHERN is married to the former Linda Terwilliger of West Hartford, Connecticut. They reside in Key West with their children Christine, Stephen and Robert.

RVAH-5 SAVAGE SONS

OFFICERS

CDR B. A. GASTROCK LCDR D. G. AHERN LT G. B. GEER LT F. B. DEMPSEY LT S. C. GAYLOR LTJG M. G. SENA LTJG R. R. RAHN LTJG K. E. SMITH

LTJG W. A. HALL LTJG J. K. STARK ENS J. T. BLYTHE ENS F. ELIOT ENS C. J. SPADA CWO3 B. E. BRADBERRY CWO3 A. R. McAVOY CWO2 C. J. FITZGERALD

CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

AFCM J. F. MATHEWS ABCM D. MENDENHALL PHCS J. A. DEFIORE ATCS G. C. GUNNELS AMCS R. A. COLBY ADCS L. O. STALLINGS AECS M. D. MARTIN AECS J. H. DIXON AMSC K. B. HOSIER AQC R. W. POSTAK ATC R. O. HASTINGS AMSC R. R. BAKER

AEC S. C. CORNELSON AMHC W. S. WOLFE AMHC S. E. MIKOS ATC R. K. TROXELL YNC R. W. CROSS ADC A. L. COLE AKC H. K. HIGNITE PHC G. R. BENNETT PNC N. D. KOHLER AMSC J. H. DOTSON ATC R. D. ANDREWS

FORMER CO'S OF RVAH-5

VADM Frederick L. ASHWORTH VADM John T. HAYWARD RADM Edward C. OUTLAW VADM J. T. BLACKBURN RADM C. R. DOERFLINGER CAPT E. T. PETERS CDR Paul E. SPELTZ CAPT Joseph E. TULLEY, Jr. CAPT Ira M. ROWELL *RADM Howard S. MOORE CAPT Augustine W. SMITH CAPT Roy E. FARMER CAPT Lyle H. SETTE CAPT Paul E. WERNER

CAPT Wallace L. RUSSELL CAPT David E. DEAROLPH CAPT Richard S. DAVIDSON CAPT Harlen J. BAKKE CAPT Harlie B. HELMS, Jr. CAPT Alan L. WEEKS CDR Lauren E. EVERETT CAPT Douglas C. COLEMAN CAPT Harry L. KLEIN CAPT Joe AUSLEY CDR George W. SHATTUCK CDR Jarrel N. HENSON CDR Barry A. GASTROCK

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SQUADRON HISTORY - RECONNAISSANCE ATTACK SQUADRON FIVE "THE SAVAGE SONS"

Reconnaissance Attack Squadron FIVE has both an "official" and an "unofficial" origin. Although it is not considered the "official" origin of RVAH-5, there was a Composite Squadron FIVE commissioned on 6 September, 1943 at NAS Seattle, Washington. During the years prior to its decommissioning, the squadron participated in action at Guam, Peleliu and Leyte Gulf. In one span from April, 1944 to December,1944, VC-5 flew 2273 combat sorties and a total of 7527.4 hours. The squad-ron returned to the United States following the war and was decommis-sioned on 1 October 1945.

The "official" origin dates from the commissioning of VC-5 at Mof-fett Field, California in 1948. The squadron was known as the "Grim Reapers" and flew the P2V-3 Neptune until March 1950 when the first of the North American AJ-1 "Savage" aircraft was received. The squadron moved to Norfolk, Virginia in late 1950, and to NAS Jacksonville, Florida in 1952, deploying twice to Port Lyautey, Morocco during this period. In February 1955 the squadron moved to Sanford, Florida, and with the new nickname "The Savage Sons of Sanford".

Flying the AJ "Savage", the "Savage Sons" won the first HATWING ONE Bombing Derby in the Spring of 1957. In October of the same year, the "Savage Sons" won the second HATWING ONE Bombing Derby, flying the new A3D "Skywarrior". During the period from January 1958 until January 1968 the squadron underwent many changes, both in mission and aircraft. Highlights of this period were:

1958 - Won fourth HATWING one Bombing Derby, won the Third Annual Naval Air Weapons Meet at El Centro, California representing the Atlantic Fleet. Named the top Heavy Attack Squadron in the Navy for the year, and won the Douglas Bombing Trophy for the year 1957. Deployed twice to the Mediterranean.

1959 - Won the Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award for 1958-1959. Won Seventh HATWING ONE Bombing Derby, including Wing Commander's Trophy.

1960 - Received the Atlantic Fleet Battle Readiness Excellence Pennant ("E"). Deployed to Mediterranean aboard USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59).

1961 - Deployed to Mediterranean aboard FORRESTAL - the third cruise in as many years. The squadron set many bombing and flight time records for A3 squadrons.

1962 - Topped all other Atlantic Fleet Heavy Attack Squadrons by 750 flight hours for the year. Received the Atlantic Fleet ("E")for the second time in three years.

1963 - Transitioned to North American RA5C, changing the squadron's primary mission from bombing to tactical reconnaissance.

1964 - Became first operational squadron to deploy with RA5C. Deployed on USS RANGER (CVA-61) and played a key role in early combat operations over Vietnam.

1965-1966 Deployed to the Mediterranean aboard the Navy's newest attack carrier, USS AMERICA (CVA-66).

1967 - Deployed to the Mediterranean aboard USS AMERICA parti-cipating in extensive sea surveillance during the Israel-Egyptian crisis.

In April 1968, the "Savage Sons of Sanford" departed NAS Sanford for the last time. The squadron home port would be changed to NAS Albany, Georgia prior to their return from that deployment. RVAH-5 left CONUS in May 1968 on an eight month deployment to Southeast Asia embarked in USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64). The squadron was engaged in

Air Wing FOURTEEN combat operations, flying pre-strike, bomb damage assessment, and electronic reconnaissance. RVAH-5 remained in WESTPAC until January 1969 when it returned to its new home at NAS Albany.

Following a training cycle, the squadron again moved across country to NAS Alameda, where its aircraft and men were embarked in USS RANGER (CVA-61) in August 1969 to commence carrier qualifications and training in preparation for another deployment to WESTPAC.

In October 1969, RVAH-5 departed Alameda on deployment to the West-ern Pacific as part of the RANGER/Air Wing TWO team. The squadron con-ducted extensive reconnaissance missions in support of combat operations against the enemy in Southeast Asia. On 1 June 1970, the "Savage Sons" returned to NAS Albany, Georgia.

On 8 June 1971, RVAH-5 deployed aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVA-65) for its 3rd consecutive combat cruise. RVAH-5, as a part of the ENTERPRISE/ Air Wing FOURTEEN team was involved in lengthy operations in the Indian Ocean during the Indian/Pakistani Conflict. On October 17, 1971 the Commanding Officer, CDR EVERETT, and his Navigator, LCDR Paul STOKES were lost at sea when their RA5C Vigilante crashed in the Gulf of TON-KIN. CDR Douglas C. COLEMAN assumed command and the squadron continued combat operations, returning in February 1972.

In May 1972, the squadron began intense preparations for its 4th consecutive combat cruise with Carrier Air Wing TWO onboard USS RANGER (CVA-61). USS RANGER arrived in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines on 1 December and commenced intensive combat operations in North Viet-nam. The Vietnam cease fire agreement was signed on 28 January 1973, and the squadron returned home on 21 June 1973 and began the turnaround cycle for its next deployment. It was during this period that 3 signi-ficant events took place. In Dec. 1973, RVAH-5 earned the highest grade ever given to a squadron completing the annual Reconnaissance At-tack Wing ONE Training Exercise and all flight crews were awarded the "E" for excellence. On Jan. 16, 1974, RVAH-5 along with the rest of the Wing moved to their new base of operations in Key West, Florida and continued intensive training for its deployment with Attack Carrier Air Wing NINE in USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64). The squadron spent the month of May aboard the CONNIE where it participated in the combined Ship/Air Wing Operational Readiness Exercise completing it with a 96.4, the highest grade ever given to an RA5C Reconnaissance Attack Squadron. USS CONSTELLATION arrived in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines on July 10, and commenced training and operational exercises.

The 1974 CONSTELLATION cruise provided many honors and memorable moments. On August 19, 1974, RVAH-5 was awarded the Atlantic Fleet Battle "E" for excellence in the tactical reconnaissance community. In November, 1974, while aboard the CONSTELLATION, RVAH-5 operated in the Persian Gulf. It marked the first time a U. S. carrier and air wing had visited the Gulf in 25 years. An interesting and unusual port visit to Karachi, Pakistan, capped the 1974 WESTPAC cruise and the"Savage Sons" headed home in December, reaching Key West on Christmas Eve 1974.

The year 1975 was spent in training and preparation for the squad-ron's next deployment aboard USS RANGER. In the midst of this turn-around cycle, RVAH-5 was awarded the CNO Safety Award for extended accident-free operations and an exceptional safety program.

On 30 January 1976, the "Savage Sons" attached to Carrier Air Wing TWO, departed San Diego aboard USS RANGER for its sixth consecutive deployment to the Western Pacific. Acting as the eyes of the carrier task force, the squadron's RA5C's were utilized extensively in several fleet-wide exercises and joint operations with foreign armed forces. Additionally, the squadron enjoyed port visits to Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore. On 8 July RANGER was diverted from routine operations and deployed to the Indian Ocean to prepare for contingencies arising from growing unrest in Eastern Africa. While on station, RVAH-5 flew frequent sorties to provide long range sea surveillance to the con-tingency task force. RANGER departed the Indian Ocean on 28 July for its'return home. The "Savage Sons" arrived in Key West on 7 September 1976. RVAH-5 was disestablished on 30 September 1977 in accordance with CNO message 121530Z JUL 77.

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Commander Thomas Andrew MYERS was born in Chicago, Illinois on 27 September 1938. He graduated in June 1960 from Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin and on 13 October 1961 received his commission as an Ensign after completing Aviation Officer Candidate Program at Pen-sacola, FL. After designation as a Naval Aviator in Jan. 1963, ENS MYERS reported to Photo Reconnais-sance Officers Course at NAS Pensa-cola, FL and then to the F8 Crusader RAG VF-174 Cecil Field, FL. In Sep. 1963, LTJG MYERS received orders to Light Photographic Squadron SIXTY-TWO flying the RF8G aircraft where he served as the Administrative/ Personnel Officer on squadron de-tachments to the Mediterranean on the USS ROOSEVELT and USS FORRESTAL. •

It was during this tour that he augmented to the Regular Navy and ser-ved as the home squadron's Personnel Officer and then Operations Officer.

In Aug. 1966, LT MYERS reported to Training Squadron TWENTY-THREE Kings-ville, Texas as an advanced jet instructor in the F9F Cougar where he served as the Squadron Aviation Safety Officer.

In Oct. 1968, LT MYERS was transferred to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE, Albany, Georgia where he underwent initial pilot training in the RA5C Aircraft and was further assigned to Reconnaissance Attack Squad-ron TWELVE. During this tour of duty in RVAH-12, LCDR MEYERS flew the RA5C and F4 aircraft, served as Administrative Department Head and Land-ing Signal Officer and completed a NATO deployment on the USS INDEPEN-DENCE and an around the world combat cruise on board the USS AMERICA in the Western Pacific.

In June 1971, LCDR MYERS was selected to attend the U. S. Naval Test Pilot School Patuxent River, Maryland where he flew the A4, T38, T1, T28, OV1, B26, C54, UH1, and X-22A, B aircraft and was then further as-signed to Carrier Suitability Branch, Flight Test Division, Naval Air Test Center, where he served as Automatic Carrier Landing Program Man-ager for the Naval Air Systems Command, April 1972-March 1974, and in addition, the Carrier Suitability Branch Head, Flight Test Division, NATC, March 1974-April 1975. During this tour, he flew experimental test flights in the RA5C, A7, F4, F14, S3, CL84, and F8 aircraft which included various test flights on all major U. S. Naval Attack Aircraft Carriers and the French Carrier FOCH.

In April 1975, LCDR MYERS reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE, Key West, FL for RA5C refresher training and then to Reconnais-sance Attack Squadron NINE just prior to a NATO Northern European cruise onboard the USS NIMITZ where he served as the Operations Officer from June 1975 to April 1976. In April 1976, LCDR MYERS assumed the position of Executive Officer of Reconnaissance Attack Squadron NINE and was se-lected in Sep. 1976 to the rank of Commander. He completed a 7 month squadron deployment on the USS NIMITZ to the Mediterranean in February 1977. On 12 July 1977, CDR MYERS assumed command of Reconnaissance Attack Squadron NINE.

CDR MYERS' decorations include the Air Medal (2 Strike Flight Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat 'V'), Meritorious Unit Commenda-tion, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal(Korea), Vietnam Service Medal (2 Bronze Stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

CDR MYERS is married to the former Lesley Margaret Larsen of Ely, Minn. They reside at 1036 Mitscher Drive, Key West, Florida with their daugh-ter Stephanie and son Andrew.

Lieutenant Commander Robert Hugh McMILLAN was born in Chicago, Illinois on 4 January 1941. He graduated in June 1963 from Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio and on 24 January 1964 receiv-ed his commission as an Ensign af-ter completing the Aviation Officer Candidate Program at Pensacola, Florida. After designation as a Naval Flight Officer in June 1964, Ensign McMILLAN reported to Recon-naissance Attack Squadron THREE in Sanford, Florida for training as a Reconnaissance Attack Navigator in the RASC Aircraft. In July 1965 Ensign McMILLAN reported as a "plank owner" to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron TWELVE where he served as Line Division Officer, Material Control Officer and Per-

sonnel Officer. During this tour he made a Mediterranean deploy-ment in USS SARATOGA and a combat cruise to the Western Pacific in USS CONSTELLATION.

In January 1968, Lieutenant McMILLAN reported to Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska as a Supreme Allied Commander Europe re-presentative to the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff where he acted as a staff coordinator between the NATO and U. S. stra-tegic war plans.

In April 1970 Lieutenant McMILLAN reported to Reconnaissance At-tack Squadron THREE, Albany, Georgia for RASC refresher training and then to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron FOURTEEN as Aircraft Division Officer and Training Officer where he made two Mediter-ranean deployments in USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. In September 1972, LCDR McMILLAN reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE as a flight instructor where he served as Training Officer and, sub-sequently, Operations Officer. During this tour, he accompanied the command to the new homeport of Key West, Florida.

In March 1975, LCDR McMILLAN reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron NINE, where he served as Operations, Maintenance and Administrative Officer. He deployed in USS NIMITZ on a NATO Northern European cruise as well as a Mediterranean deployment completed in February 1977. In July 1977, LCDR McMILLAN assumed the position of Executive Officer of Reconnaissance Attack Squad-ron NINE.

LCDR McMILLAN's decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (1 individual and 5 strike flight awards), Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" (2 awards), Navy.Unit Commen-dation, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards), National De-fense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

LCDR McMILLAN is married to the former Mary Donetta HANNEGAN of ST Louis, Missouri. They reside at 1035B Mitscher Drive, Key West, Florida with their son Phillip and daughter Lisa.

LCDR McMILLAN has orders to report to the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon, Washington, D. C.

RVAH-9 HOOT OWLS

OFFICERS FORMER CO'S OF RVAH-9

CDR T. A. MYERS LCDR R. H. McMILLAN LCDR R. S. McFARLAND LCDR S. E. McCRAY LT F. B. MELSON LT P. F. PALMATIER LT F. A. MINICH LT B. R. MOORE

LTJG T. R. CARLSON LTJG E. M. McCOLLUM ENS M. J. ELISON ENS W. T. D'AMICO ENS R. J. McGRAW ENS C. L. MOSELY CW04 J. P. TURNER CW02 P. J. MOORE

ATC M. S. GRUDZINSKI AQC G. W. GRAVES ATC R. D. PERRY YNC J. L. LANDRY AMSC R. D. BERTSINGER AMEC J. McALISTER AMEC H. J. MANLEY AQC D. W. PEEBLES

CDR F. G. GOODING CDR W. E. LEMOS CDR J. M. MILLER CDR W. R. HAZLET CDR F. L. HARRIS CDR E. P. YATES CDR S. R. JOHNSON CDR T. A. WAGNER CDR G. W. KIMMONS CDR J. L. SHIPMAN CDR J. A. deGANAHL CDR C. J. YOUNGBLADE

CDR D. M. CDR R. S. CDR C. E. CDR C. D. CDR W. F. CDR G. F. CDR J. W. CDR M. E. CDR A. J. CDR J. L. CDR M. J. CDR T. A.

SULLIVAN HOPPER THOMPSON BALL, III MEYER WILSTER HOOD HUSTED, JR. PERRELLA, JR. HARRE MADDEN MYERS AFCM R.

AVCM M. ATCS W. AMCS K. ADCS R. ADCS J. AECS L. AMCS D.

TAGGART A. WALKER J. BROWN A. STEVENSON NEGRON J. BRIMLOW J. HATTON R. JACOBSON

CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

RVAH-9 SQUADRON HISTORY

RVAH-9 was originally commissioned as VC-9 on 15 January 1953. tit this time, squadron aircraft consisted of two TBM Avengers and a P2V Neptune. The total personnel complement was 60. VC-9 was responsible for the Navy's first aerial refueling operations, tanking F-2H Banshees aboard the USS MIDWAY. Refueling was ac-complished utilizing the then new AJ Savage received in April 1953. Although doubling as a tanker squadron, VC-9's primary mission consisted of high altitude bombing. The squadron, home-ported in Sanford, Florida, deployed aboard the aircraft carriers HORNET, CORAL SEA, and RANDOLPH.

In November 1955 the official designation of Composite Squadron NINE (VC-9) was changed to Heavy Attack Squadron NINE (VAH-9). During December - May 1955 VAH-9 made her maiden Med cruise aboard the USS TICONDEROGA.

In January 1957 VAH-9 received its first A3D "SKYWARRIOR". Fly-ing the "Whale" off the USS SARATOGA, VAH-9 assisted the SIXTH Fleet in logging a record 710 hours during the 1958 Lebanon Crisis. In a subsequent cruise with the SARATOGA Heavy NINE flew a total of 2700 hours averaging 33 hours per flying day.

After five Med cruises with the SARATOGA VAH-9 transitioned from the A3D to the A5. In April 1964 the first RA5C was received and the next month marked the squadron redesignation to RVAH-9. The squadron deployed aboard SARATOGA in December 1964 for another Med cruise.

In October 1965 RVAH-9 deployed aboard USS RANGER for a WESTPAC combat cruise. The squadron flew 480 missions from 16 January to 6 August, including pre-strike reconnaissance and bomb damage assessment in South and North Vietnam. The 1967 Med cruise aboard the SARATOGA was highlighted by one of the first RA5C translant operations as four of the squadron's aircraft flew from Rota, Spain to Sanford, Florida.

In 1968 RVAH-9 changed homeport to Albany, Georgia and made another WESTPAC cruise aboard the RANGER. Encountering severe winter weather this cruise was nonetheless a resounding success. After accomplishing all assigned tasks the "HOOTERS" returned home to NAS Albany in May 1969.

The squadron next joined USS SARATOGA/CVW-3 for Mediterranean cruises in 1970 and 1971 including an initial CV deployment. In-herent in this concept was the shore basing of RVAH-9 at NS Rota, Spain. The split ship/shore basing at Rota was duplicated on the next deployment while RVAH-9 was assigned to the FORRESTAL/CVW-17.

In January 1974 the squadron again changed homeport to Key West, Florida. During the same year RVAH-9 operated in the Mediter-ranean with the USS INDEPENDENCE/CVW-7.

In May 1975 Recon NINE participated in Operation Solid Shield aboard the SARATOGA with CVW-3. In June the Hooters deployed with the USS NIMITZ for initial ship training and a North Atlantic cruise.

January 1976 found the squadron again aboard USS NIMITZ for car-rier qualifications, type training, and ORE. In May RVAH-9 par-ticipated in Operation Solid Shield, and in July the squadron joined the USS NIMITZ for her maiden cruise to the Mediterranean. The Hooters returned seven months later with six crewmembers designated as "NIMITZ Centurions."

During the period 7 Feb. 77 - 30 Sep. 77 RVAH-9 was shorebased at NAS Key West, FL. The squadron flew a variety of operational and training missions accounting for more than 500 flight hours. These missions included; a photographic correlation mission over Panama City, FL. for the Environmental Resources Institute, photo-graphy of training routes in Virginia for MATWING 1, and tasked training missions for TRAEX-77. RVAH-9 was disestablished on 30 Sep. 77 in accordance with CNO message 1215302 JUL 77.

OLD IRONSIDES

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high,

And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky;

Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar;-

The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds no more!

Her deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood, And waves were white below,

No more shall feel the victor's tread, Or know the conquered knee;-

The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea!

Oh, better that her shattered hulk Should sink beneath the wave;

Her thunders shook the mighty deep, And there should be her grave;

Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail,

And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale!

This celebrated poem was written in 1830 when it was announced that the Navy Department intended to retire the CONSTITUTION and have her broken up. It aroused a tremendous national sentiment in favor of preserving the doughty old frigate. Largely rebuilt and several times restored, she is afloat today.

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DISESTABLISHMENT CEREMONY

ARRIVAL HONORS

PARADING THE COLORS

NATIONAL ANTHEM

INVOCATION

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER Commander Allen J. FRANK, USN

REMARKS Captain R. V. DEAN, USN

Commander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE

REMARKS AND SECURING THE WATCH Commander Allen J. FRANK, USN

RETIRING THE COLORS

BENEDICTION

CAPTAIN R. V. DEAN

Captain Robert V. DEAN, a native of Buffalo, New York, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex A. DEAN of Boston, New York. He attended Bishop Tomon High School, and graduated from Alfred State, Alfred, New York in 1955. Commissioned and designated a Naval Aviator in 1956, he later received a Bachelor Degree in Naval Science from the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California in 1966.

Reporting to VF-11 in 1957, he flew from the USS ESSEX (CVA-9) during the Lebanon and Quemoy incidents of 1958. After a three year tour with VT-22 at NAS Kingsville, Texas, Lieutenant DEAN served in the USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) as the CCA Officer until 1964.

In 1967 Lieutenant Commander DEAN completed RA5C training with RVAH-3 and reported to RVAH-6. While serving as the AdministratiVe Officer and Operations Officer he participated in combat cruises to Vietnam in the USS RANGER (CVA-61) and the USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65).

Commander DEAN reported to RVAH-12 in March of 1970 as the Executive Officer. Completing a third Vietnam cruise in USS AMERICA (CVA-66), he became eligible for several additional Strike Flight Air Medals and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Commander DEAN assumed command of RVAH-12 in March 1971 and completed a Mediter-reanean Cruise in the USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62) in 1972.

Reporting to the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, Commander DEAN was as-signed to the JOINT RECONNAISSANCE CENTER where he was an Operations Officer for several peacetime naval reconnaissance programs.

In January, 1975, Commander DEAN reported to the USS LEXINGTON (CVT-16). During this tour he served as the Air Operations Officer, the Operations Officer and spent the remaining year as'the Executive Officer.

On 2 June 1978 Captain DEAN assumed his present duties as Com-mander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE.

For duty with RVAH-12, RVAH-6 and VF-11, he has been awarded six Air Medals (Strike/Flight), a Navy Commendation Medal, Meri-torious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, three Navy. Expeditionary Medals, and the Vietnam Service Medal and Cam-paign Medal. A Meritorious Service Medal was awarded to Commander DEAN for his service with the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.

Captain DEAN and his wife, the former Sarah Hudlow Meigs of Richmond, Virginia reside in Quarters "D" Trumbo Point with her two children, Christopher and Evan Elizabeth.

COMMANDER ALLEN J. FRANK

Commander Allen FRANK was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, 19 April 1937 and graduated Hutchinson Junior College prior to enter-ing the Navy in November 1957.

After completion of Recruit Training at San Diego, California in 1958, Commander FRANK attended Aviation Electronics "A" School at Memphis, Tennessee and was then assigned to Airborne Early Warn-ing Squadron FOURTEEN at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. During this tour he was selected for the Navy Enlisted Scientific Ed=ation Program and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1961.

Commander FRANK reported to Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was commissioned an. Ensign in Feb-ruary 1962 and subsequently attended Combat Information Center School at NAS Glynco, Georgia.

Following this training Commander FRANK served as Division Of-ficer aboard USS ALBANY (CG-10) for two years and then as Communi-cations Officer on USS BELKNAP (DLG-26).

In January 1965, Commander FRANK entered flight training at NAS Pensacola and was designated a Naval Aviation Observer nine months later. He joined the "Vigilante" community in October 1965 when he reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3) at NAS Sanford, Florida as an RA-5C replacement reconnaissance attack navigator. After completing training in July 1965, he received orders to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron ELEVEN (RVAH-11) and par-ticipated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during the squad-ron's deployment onboard USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59). Because of exten-sive fire damage received by the USS FORRESTAL, RVAH-11 was re assigned to Southeast Asia operations onboard USS KITTY HAWK(CVA-63).

In September 1968, Commander FRANK was ordered to Training Squadron TEN (VT-10) at NAS Pensacola, Florida, where he served as ground school and flight instructor until his selection to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where he earned his Master of Science Degree in Meteorology in October 1971. Com7 mander FRANK then returned to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3) for fleet replacement training.

In May 1972, Commander FRANK again joined Reconnaissance Attack Squadron ELEVEN (RVAH-11) as Maintenance Officer and deployed to Southeast Asia in USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64).

In October 1974, Commander FRANK was ordered to Staff, Commander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE where he served as Aircraft/Avionics Officer until March 1977, when he reported to Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SIX (RVAH-6) as Executive Officer. He assumed command of the squadron on 10 May 1978. Commander FRANK has been ordered to duty as Readiness Officer on the staff of Commander Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE.

CDR FRANK's decorations include five Strike/Flight Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat "V"), Presidential Unit Citation (two awards), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with four Bronze Campaign Stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (with Device "(60= )", and Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross).

Commander FRANK is married to the former Miss Melba CODY of Nick-erson, Kansas. They reside with their three sons, James, William and Roger, in Key West, Florida.

COMMANDER DONALD T. BRADBURY

Commander BRADBURY is a native of Chicago, Illinois and. fol-lowing graduation from Colorado College received his commission through the Officer Candidate School, Newport in 1964. He served aboard the USS KING (DLG-10) as gunnery and missile assistant for two deployments to the Pacific. In 1967 he volunteered for patrol boat duty and served as Officer-in-Charge of a Swift Boat (PCF) operating out of Qui Nhon, Republic of Vietnam.

Following the in-country tour Commander BRADBURY reported to Pensacola for flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in May 1969. After C-130 training with the U. S. Air Force, he reported to Fleet Tactical Support Squadron FIFTY (VRC-50) in Atsugi, Japan. In 1972, after jet transition in the TA-4 at Kingsville, Texas Commander BRADBURY was ordered to RVAH-3 in Albany, Georgia as a RA5C replacement pilot.

In 1973, Commander BRADBURY reported to RVAH-1 as Maintenance Officer and made Mediterranean and NATO cruises aboard the USS AMERICA (CV-66). In January 1976 he reported to RVAH-13 aboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), deployed in the Mediterranean and served as Operations Officer until the squadron was disestablished in June 1976.

After attending the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Commander BRADBURY reported to RVAH-3 in Key West, Florida where he served as a RA5C flight instructor and squadron Maintenance Officer. In April 1978 he reported to RVAH-6 as Executive Officer.

Commander BRADBURY has been ordered to duty as Executive Officer of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO (VAQ-132) at Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash= ington.

Commander BRADBURY has been decorated with the Air Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commen dation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Phillipine Presidential Unit Citation and other various theatre awards.

Commander BRADBURY resides with his wife Betty and two children in Key West, Florida.

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HISTORY OF RECONNAISSANCE ATTACK SQUADRON SIX

In 1950, Composite Squadron SIX (VC-6) was formed at Moffett Field, California flying the AJ "Savage". Shortly after commis-sioning the squadron moved to Patuxent River, Maryland, and deploy-ed to the Mediterranean Sea.

In June 1952, the squadron moved to NAS, North Island, Califor-nia, and the next four years saw numerous deployments to the Western Pacific.

In July 1956, the squadron was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron SIX (VAH-6). Still flying the "Savage", a permanent ro-tating detachment was maintained at NAS, Atsugi, Japan primarily to support carrier based AJ's, until November 1957. In 1958, VAH-6 received its first A-3B "Skywarrior" and commenced a year of intensive training at NAS, Whidbey Island, Washington. The Fleurs", as part of Carrier Air Group FOURTEEN on board the USS RANGER (CVA 61) were the first to deploy as a single unit with the twin-jet bomber in the Pacific Fleet. During this pioneering period with the A-3Bs, VAH-6 won five consecutive Bomber Streams sponsored by Commander Fleet Air, Whidbey and played a vital role in the development of Buddy Bombing tactics.

From 1960 until May 1964, VAH-6 made three deployments aboard the USS RANGER as part of Carrier Air Group NINE, winning the COMNAVAIRPAC "E" for 1961, and two Bomber Streams. In May 1964, the squadron deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as part of Attack Carrier Air Wing EIGHT aboard USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59).

Upon its return from the Mediterranean, VAH-6 moved to NAS, Sanford, Florida to commence transition to the RA-5C "Vigilante". On 16 September 1965 the first Vigilante was received and on 23 September 1965 the squadron was redesignated Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SIX (RVAH-6).

RVAH-6 flight crews carrier qualified aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62) in January 1966. The squadron departed for San Diego for deployment to the Western Pacific with Attack Carrier Air Wing FIFTEEN and combat operations aboard USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64).

On 4 December 1966 the squadron returned to NAS Sanford and commenced training in preparation for a second combat deployment. Following a short deployment to the West Coast with Attack Carrier Air Wing TWO, RVAH-6 departed NAS Sanford for pre-deployment opera-tions aboard USS RANGER in September 1967 and started combat opera-tions in November 1967. During this deployment USS RANGER was ordered to the Sea of Japan as a result of the Pueblo incident in January 1968. RVAH-6 returned to the Gulf of Tonkin in late March and continued air operations over North Vietnam. The squadron re-turned to the U.S. at the end of May 1968. USS RANGER and all em barked units were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for combat operations in the Western Pacific. During RVAH-6's second combat cruise the RA-5C community was moved to NAS Albany, Georgia. RVAH-6 was the first deployed squadron to return to the new base and received a memorable welcome.

In January 1969, RVAH-6 was part of Attack Carrier Air Wing NINE deployed for the Western Pacific embarked in USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65). While undergoing ORI the ship experienced devastating explosions and the squadron was temporarily based ashore at Pearl Harbor. During this period RVAH-6 assisted in the photographing and mapping of the island of Hawaii. In March 1969, the repairs to the USS ENTERPRISE were completed and the squadron departed for the Western Pacific. In April 1969 ENTERPRISE was ordered to the Sea of Japan in connec-tion with the downing of a U.S. aircraft off the coast of North Korea. During this second trip to the chilly northern waters in just over a year, the "Fleurs" and the "Big E" were part of the largest task force assembled since World War II. On 2 July 1969, RVAH-6 re-turned to NAS Albany.

After more than a year ashore the squadron once more put to sea for carrier refresher training aboard USS KITTY HAWK (CVA 63) in Aug-ust 1970. On 6 Nov. 1970, USS KITTY HAWK and Air Wing ELEVEN, with RVAH-6 embarked, departed for the Western Pacific. During the eight month cruise, RVAH-6 engaged in 456 combat reconnaissance missions. The "Fleurs" returned to NAS Albany on 18 July 1971.

From 28 November until 13 December 1971, the squadron success-fully answered a request for aid from the government of Barbados. Staging from NAS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, a squadron detachment flew daily missions recording the eruption of historically dangerous Mt. Soufriere on St. Vincent Island, West Indies. Working with the U.S. Geological Survey, the squadron gathered valuable, and otherwise unobtainable, research data on one of nature's most spectacular phenomena.

Carrier Qualifications aboard USS AMERICA (CVA-66) began on 8 April 1972 off the Virginia Capes in preparation for a Mediterranean deployment. Ten days prior to deployment, RVAH-6 and Air Wing EIGHT learned they would be sailing for Southeast Asia instead. The non-stop 31 day transit around Africa commenced on 5 June.

On 22 March 1973, the squadron returned to NAS, Albany, Georgia terminating a most arduous combat cruise that culminated with the signing of the Vietnam Peace Pact of 27 January 1973. Over 100 members of the squadron received medals or letters of commendation for the cruise. Immediately after returning from WESTPAC, the squad-ron became a part of Attack Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN and commenced training for a scheduled Mediterranean deployment on board USS FOR-RESTAL (CVA 59). In September the squadron won REDEX 3-73 in compe- tition with our five sister squadrons. During Dec. 1973 and Jan. 1974 the squadron was engaged in air operations aboard the USS FORRESTAL.

On 11 March 1974 the squadron deployed to the Mediterranean in USS FORRESTAL. On 5 September, USS FORRESTAL departed Rota, Spain enroute to the U. S. and on 9 Sep. the squadron's aircraft arrived at NAS, Key West, Florida. On 17 October 1974, RVAH-6 was presented the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award for the most outstanding safety record achieved among Reconnaissance Attack Squadrons in FY 1974.

In February 1975, RVAH-6 began operations with CAW-11 onboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) which included Exercise RIMPAC 75 off the Hawaiian Islands. On 21 May the squadron deployed to the Western Pacific in USS KITTY HAWK, returning to NAS Key West, FL in Dec. 1975. While deployed, RADM HARRIS, CTF-77 presented the COMNAVAIRLANT Battle "E" to RVAH-6 for excellence in battle readiness by placing first in reconnaissance wing competition during fiscal year 1975.

In April 1976, during extended shore-based operations, RVAH-6 won first place in the Wing Competitive Readiness Exercise "Phoenix 76", and in May the squadron completed its annual Training Exercise with the highest assigned grade of the cycle, flying all ten full-spectrum mis-sions in an unprecedented three and one half days. Two months later the squadron achieved another Vigilante milestone, surpassing 51 months and 5,100 flight hours without incurring foreign object engine damage attributable to maintenance error. On 22 Nov. 1976, Commander Recon-naissance Attack Wing ONE presented the Bartholomew Award to RVAH-6 for excellence in Naval Leadership.

On 5 Aug. 1977 RVAH-6 departed Key West, FL for training on board USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and on 1 Dec. was underway for a 7-1/2 month deploy-ment to the Mediterranean. On 6 Dec. RVAH-6, once again, earned the Bartholomew Award for excellence in Naval Leadership.

Soon after RVAH-6 returned from deployment on 20 July 1978, dir-ections were received to disestablish on 20 October 1978. On 11 Oct. RA5C 156624 was transferred to the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensa-cola, Florida for permanent display. Upon completion of flight opera-tions on 13 October the squadron had achieved 51 months and 4528 hours of major accident free operations.

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HIGH FLIGHT

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds--and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of--wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE, Jr.