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Congratulations
to the shipmate of the
month
BRUCE HEVNER
Hello, I'm Bruce
Hevner and I was
born & raised in
Cleveland Ohio.
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Bruce
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HT2,
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I
loved cars from
a young age
(especially race
cars). Engines
have always
intrigued me; I
used to take old
lawnmowers apart
just to see what
made them tick.
I lied about my
age to get a job
at a gas station
before I even
had a license.
About this same
time (1966) I
started hanging
around a race
engine building
shop. I was
there so much
the owner gave
me a job
sweeping floors.
I learned the
machine shop
trade quickly
and began
operating the
machines and
assembling race
engines.
About this time
(1969) I was
watching TV one
night and they
were showing one
of the Cruisers
shooting those
big pop guns.
That struck me
as a “cool”
thing to do so I
decided to
investigate the
Navy! A trip to
the recruiter
and next thing I
know (Jan 1970)
I’m freezing my
nutz off in
Great Lakes
Illinois!!!
They decided in
basic that
because of my
machine shop
background I
would be a good
Damage
Controlman so
off to “A”
school in
Philadelphia.
Upon finishing
“A” school I
received orders
to the Mighty
Mispillion where
I spent my
entire
enlistment
working in “R”
div. Came aboard
as a DCFN in
1970 and left as
a HT2 in 1973.
Shortly after I
came aboard I
met Arnie
Gallenbeck (also
a DC). We became
good friends and
did a lot of
“steaming”
together. Around
2001 he found me
on the Internet
by accident
while looking
for someone
else. It was
about this same
time that a
couple of other
shipmates
started locating
each other and
the idea of the
2003 reunion in
San Antonio took
shape. Seeing
all those guys
again after 30
years was a REAL
experience!!
I worked the
hardest I’ve
ever worked and
played the
hardest I’ve
ever played
while on the
Mispillion. Did
a lot of growing
up during my
time in the
Navy. Saw some
truly amazing
sights and did
some things I
STILL won’t own
up to today !!!
Wouldn’t trade
it for anything!
Left the Navy in
1974 to return
home and work in
the race engine
shop. In 1975 my
sister
introduced me to
the gal I am
still married to
today (Reyne).
We were married
in 1976 and
moved (along
with my father
who was
retiring) to
South Carolina.
We still live in
Anderson, SC
along with our
two sons Aric
(22) and Brett
(18).
In 1978 I opened
up my own engine
rebuilding shop.
I ran it for 18
years until I
decided that my
hobby
(computers)
would make a
better
profession than
engines. I
closed my shop
in 1996 and went
to work for
Milliken Corp on
their Year 2000
computer
conversion team.
I left Milliken
immediately
after Y2K and
started my own
Small Business
Computer
consulting
company. And
that is what I
do today,
installing and
maintaining
Small Business
Server networks.
I stay involved
with racing by
operating a
machine shop
part time for a
local CarQuest
store.
I would like to
take this
opportunity to
thank Steve
Dengler for all
the work he does
behind the
scenes to keep
these reunions
going and to Dan
MacNeil for
keeping the web
site ship
shape!!.
Hope to see ALL
of you shipmates
in Charleston
this October!!!
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Arnie &
Bruce-taken
in San
Antonio
in 2003
(Arnie
died
6/23/2004) |
Bruce-
was
taken in
San
Francisco
in 2005 |
A personal
note from Steve
Dengler: "I
personally knew
Bruce when he
was on the ship.
He has helped us
behind the
scenes. I
appreciate all
the help he has
given to us."
Steve Dengler
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Please. I invite
all of Bruce's
Friends, Family
and Shipmates to
post a story and
their feelings
about Bruce on the
communications
board. I’m
sure they will
be of interest
and we would
just love to
hear them.
Please
CLICK HERE and post a message to say
hello and congrads to Steve for being this month's SHIPMATE OF THE MONTH |
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CJ and Steve |
Steve Dengler Sr. 71-73,
BT3
1211 Pueblo Lane
Auburn, Il. 62615
217-438-3529
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Henry Stephens
ME3 1950-54
8008 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Apt. 8-4
Baton Rouge, La.70810
jstephens36@cox.net
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REUNION 2007 PHOTOS
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See Anyone you know??
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GREAT LINKS AND
MUST SEE ITEMS
CLICK ON ALL THE
GREAT LINKS
BELOW TO SEE
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 Check out this great website. It's all about the Viet Nam era and has links to just about every song from that era. CLICK HERE to see it all. |
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Christening Of The USS Mispillion
This is a photo of my
maternal grandparents Dr. Charles Edward Feddeman
and Ethel Margurite Coe Feddeman.
My
grandmother is christening the USS Mispillion.
The pin that she is wearing and another like it on
my grandfather’s lapel is a commemorative pin and is
around here someplace. When I find it I will scan it
and send you an image. Interestingly, my sister
still has the box that the champagne came with. It
was used to store doll clothes when we were
children. There are other pictures in the family
collection of the christening day and people in
attendance. When I come across any I will send them
along if you like.
Martha M. Ferguson
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I just received this message from the Adams Class Veterans Association "ACVA". The ACVA is attempting to acquire the "USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2" from the government in order to make a museum ship out of her. A team of former Navy members conducted a survey on board the ship to ascertain whether or not she was fit to be made into a museum. CLICK HERE to see their preliminary findings. USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2 is the last surviving Adams Class Guided Missile Destroyer that is any where near salvageable. It is hoped that the ACVA will be successful in their endeavor.
Regards,
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News Released: June 01, 2007
James McEachin Wins Best Film Short Award at 2007 GI Film Festival
June 01, 2007 Entertainment: Film News
(PRLEAP.COM) The 2007 GI Film Festival Awards (GIFF), announced May 28, 2007 in Washington, DC named OLD GLORY written, produced, and directed by James McEachin, as the 2007 winner in the Short Film category.
The winners of the 2007 GI Film Festival (GIFF) Awards were announced by festival Directors Brandon Millett and Laura Law-Millett at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC. GIFF exclusively celebrates the successes and sacrifices of the American military through the medium of film. The three-day festival was held May 26-28 2007, Memorial Day Weekend. Festival participants include R. Lee Ermey (MAIL CALL, FULL METAL JACKET), Billy Blanks (founder of Tae-Bo), Pat Boone, and Gary Sinise (FOREST GUMP, CSI) who was honored with the 2007 GIFF Spirit Award for his excellence and commitment to honoring soldiers and veterans.
As the winner in the Short Film category, OLD GLORY proudly displays McEachin’s mission of commemorating those who have served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces. OLD GLORY profoundly captures a dramatic sense of patriotism in a cinematic portrayal that pays tribute to America in a way only a Silver Star and Purple Heart veteran, accomplished actor, and award-winning author dares.
An Old Soldier. A New Mission. One mission accomplished.
Related Websites:
http://Oldglorythemovie.com
http://Gifilmfestival.com
http://Jamesmceachin.com
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OLD GLORY
See A Presentation About Old
Glory That You Just Won't Believe
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If I Die Before You Wake
This is a must see
presentation. Thanks to Herb Yates for sending
us this item.
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Navy Tankers
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Click on the CD above for link to
CD shows on web
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UNREP CONTROL
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UNREP - NROTC/Arizona
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UNREP - NROTC/New York
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NAVY HISTORY
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NAVSOURCE
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GLOBAL SECURITY
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ENLISTED SURFACE WARFARE SPECIALIST
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WIKIPEDIA
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T-TANKERS
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AMERICAN OIL & GAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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INTERNATIONAL SUPER TANKERS
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Replenishment STORIES
NSFO ACCIDENT - NSFO REVENGE
STOPPING THE SHIP - ILLICIT
RENDEZVOUS
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Get your name engraved in bricks
USS Mispillion Shipmates (or those of any other ship) can get their names engraved in bricks. The bricks make up a couple of walkways at the Navy Memorial Park in Long Beach, California.
It's a good chance to literally engrave in stone your service or in memoriam of another person. I made sales of some bricks with several more outstanding until the purchasers can think of what they want engraved on them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
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LOOK WHAT DAVE
SIBLEY FOUND AND
SENT US:
Steve, I found
my official
papers on the
grounding. WE
came in on the
26 November,
1962. Grounding
occurred
November 27,
1962. The ship
is aground at
0325(11/27/1962).
Gary Jones took
soundings using
the lead line
just before G.
B. Hunt LTJG----OOD
said to log,
ship is aground.
Redlead Ringness
sure was a
horses Ass,
court
marshalling
quite a few.
Bridge Personal
At The Time Of
The Grounding
W. M. Ringness
Captain---------------C.O.
Pilot Riego
J. V. Phares
LTCDR---------------------X.O.
G. B. Hunt LTJG--------------------------OOD
W. T. Ward LTJG-------------------------Navigator
R. B. Goldman
Ens.---------------------JOOD
K. M. Royalty
Ens.----------------------Assist.
Navigator
Piloting Men
M. L. Rose QML--------------------------Recorder
L. L. Brown SN----------------------------Stbd.
Bearing Taker
D. W. Sibley
QM3-----------------------Port
Bearing Taker &
Quartermaster of
the watch
The foundings in
the hearing
December 28,
1962 also
stated----The
presence or
absence of
navigation aids
had nothing to
do with the
grounding.
Hope this clears
up the matter.
No mention of
the Texan in the
report--he
probably got
ELFed.
Your friend &
shipmate,
Dave Sibley
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This
letter to Steve
Dengler from
Dave Latimer
has some very
good info on
asbestos cancer.
Hi Steve,
Thank you for
taking time out
of your day to
reply!
As you may have
noticed, I am
with the
Mesothelioma &
Asbestos
Awareness
Center. We aim
to provide the
most current and
accurate
information
regarding
asbestos
exposure and its
link to
mesothelioma
cancer. As you
know, many Navy
veterans were
unknowingly
exposed to
asbestos while
working in
shipyards, and
while onboard
ships and
submarines. I
chose to contact
you today
because the USS
Mispillion is
one of those
vessels. When
built at Sun
Shipyard,
asbestos was
used as an
insulator for
many parts of
the engine room
and boiler room.
That said, in an
effort to spread
awareness about
this terrible
disease, I am
trying to reach
all those who
understand this
devastating
disease and the
importance to
get good
information out
there. I would
invite you to
visit our site,
especially our
Navy section at
www.maacenter.org/veterans
. I am confident
you will find
that we have
compiled a large
resource for
those who may be
suffering from
the disease or
have family
members who are.
I would like to
share this
resource with
your browsers,
and would ask
you to point a
link to some
portion of our
navy section
that you feel
would be the
most pertinent
to your
browsers.
(Possibly our
Sun Shipyard
Page -
http://www.maacenter.org/jobsites/shipyards/sunshipbuilding.php)
I look forward
to your reply
and feedback.
Thank you for
all the work you
do.
Kind Regards,
Dave Latimer |
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June 17,2008
Dear Mr. Dengler,
I am enclosing a photo my father took of the Mispillion (above). It is
being sent for use on the website.
It was taken from the US Army ship James O'Hara while traveling up the
Huangpu River to Shanghai in approximately July of 1946
Edward Sutorik
48 Eucalyptus Road
Berkley, CA 94705-2802
edwardsutorik@aol.com
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A
GREAT FILM SHORT!
Clyde Rictor sent us this and says it will bring tears to your
eyes, guaranteed. It's a film short by a 15 year old girl and it's absolutely
fabulous! Everybody in the U.S. should see this. Please watch.
CLICK
HERE to see it.
VETERAN RESOURCES
see Information & Resources That May Be Helpful For Veterans
THE US FLAG
See
Information & Photos Of The Flag Of The United Stats Of America.
JOIN US TODAY
Fill out the application form for membership In the USS Mispillion Shipmates
Association
"THE
MIGHTY
A"
The history of a Navy
ship, is
known to
but a
precious
few,
Most of
us take
it in
passing,
but most
of us
weren't
crew.
For this
particular
ship,
her
career
would
not mean
much,
Unless
you had
walked
her
decks,
GREAT LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
See
Links To Some Great Websites We Know You Will Enjoy
CONTACT
US
Contact
Steve
Dengler,
Clyde
Rictor &
Others
Who Are
Dedicated
To
Making
It
Easier
For
Shipmates
To Come
Together
A LETTER FROM THE ADMIRAL
Thanks to Clyde Rictor
for sending us an email sent by the Chief of Naval Operations CNO, Admiral Mike
Mullen, to his senior admirals in the Navy. Gives a his views of what he saw on
the Gulf Coast.
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FROM STEVE DENGLER
Here is the latest photo of Logan
(sent to us by Steve Dengler), taken at the daycare he attends. He will be 3 in
October.
Steve Dengler
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This is a photo of the University of
Washington Men's Squash Team. My nephew Evan is the third from the left in the
back row. He working on his masters degree in engineering. He is from Hawaii and
is my brother Aaron's son. He looks like his mom (she is Chinese). Good kid.
Please
Click
Here
to see the entire article about the squash team.
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WHY A
SHIP IS
CALLED
"SHE"
Why a ship is called "she"
Thanks
to Gary
Jones
for
sending
us this
great
item.
CLICK
HERE
to see
it.
The USS
MISPILLION
AO-105
see
details
&
specifications
&
everything
else We
Could
Find
About
THE
MILITARY
CHECK out this great article &
photos:
"The Military" "The average age of
the
military
man is
19
years.
He is a
short
haired,
tight-muscled
kid who,
under
normal
circumstances
is
considered
by
society
..........
" See
the
photos
and the
rest of
this
story.
Dave
Farmer
just
sent us
some
photos
of DINO.
CLICK
HERE
to
see
them.
A
communication
from
Tom Kumpf and an update on his
prostrate
cancer.
CLICK
HERE
to see
it.
posted
3-9-2005
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GALLERY
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our
photo
gallery
with
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shipmates,
the
USS
Mispillion,
copies
of
old
documents
and
lots
lots
more.
Shipmates
Of
The
USS
Mispillion
See
photos
a of
all
the
shipmates
&
current
contact
Info
E-Mail
addresses
and
more.
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for information on
deceased shipmates.
EMBLEMS, PATCHES
& MORE
See photos of shipmates, memorabilia, patches, emblems, medals &
more
REUNION 2005
PHOTOS
See
photos from the 2005 reunion.
THE SHIP'S STORE
Buy hats, bumper
stickers, books & more
2005 Reunion Photos
See
2005 reunion photos
PREVIOUS Reunion Photos
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ee
photos taken at previous reunions
Newsletter & Current
Events
C
urrent events, our newsletter &
more.
TO USS MISPILLION FROM THE US SENATE
An item sent to us by Floyd Fox
from the US Senate.
Please
CLICK HERE
to see the entire document.
I LIKE THE NAVY
Thanks to Bruce Hevner for this great
link:
Here’s something I found while surfing
Navy sites one day. I printed it out, framed it to hang on the wall in my
den. I thought it might be neat to add it to the site. Thanks, Bruce
Hevner
I LIKE THE NAVY
I like standing on the bridge wing at sunrise with salt
spray in my face and clean ocean winds whipping in from the four
quarters of .......
CLICK HERE
to see the rest of this
writing
RECENT SHIP
PHOTOS
A message and some photos taken by
Mike Holmes:
Since we could not get in close on the reunion cruise, I went by
yesterday and shot some pictures from shore.
Mike Holmes
SAVE The 76 Ball!!!
Check out the SAVE THE 76 BALL website.
This link just added by Dan MacNeil
(the webmaster guy).
CLICK HERE
to see a great one!
Being An American. Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on
Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907. Click
Here
to read it and thanks to Al Puppo for sending it.
posted
1-7-2006
Al Puppo sent us this great link.
Click Here
to see it.
posted
1-7-2006
Larry D. Mattox wants to thank
everyone who helped Jerome "Dusty" Edwards and he wrote a great "THANK
YOU" letter for everyone to read. Please
CLICK HERE
to read the
complete letter.
A great item sent to us by Doc Flanders.
CLICK HERE
to see
it.
posted 12-04-2004
CLICK
HERE
to see
an item
Dave
Farmer
sent us
about
problems
being
caused
by
illegal
immigration.
A great item sent to us by Paul Hopper.
CLICK HERE
to see
it.
posted
12-05-2004
Thanks
to Dave
Farmer
for this
great
link.
Happy
Veteran's
Day to
all.
CLICK
HERE
to
see
great
Veterans
Day
presentation.
A
good
one
sent
by
Dave
Farmer:
CLICK
HERE
to
see
it
You
will
all
love
this
(its
several
minutes
long)
NEW
LINK:
CLICK
HERE
or
on
the
logo
below
to
check
out
the
USS
Forrestal
Museum
Some
breathtaking
photos
sent to
us by
dave@roadrunner.com
.
CLICK
HERE
to
see
them.
They
will
make you
think,
then
smile.
"Old
Sailors"
CLICK
HERE
to
see this
great
item
sent to
us by
Russell
J.
Green,
SCPO,
USN,
ret.
Signs Of
A Heart
Attack.
CLICK
HERE
to see
them and
then
thank
Clyde
Rictor
for
sending
us this
great
article.
A great
story:
"The
Pink
Dress"
sent to
us by
Doc
Flanders.
CLICK
HERE
to see
it.
posted
2-20-2005
A must read communication (posted 2-20-2005)
CLICK HERE
to see
it.
posted 2-20-2005
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gave him a place of his own. It's called
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