I visited this ship in Spring 1.966 in Valencia, Spain. It was astonishing so big carrier and educated people in it. I will always remember this visit.
Bobby Estey I served on Constellation (CV64) and the other SISTER SHIPS, Kitty Hawk (CV63) and America (CV66) - the THREE SISTERS. We all ROCKED. WE WERE THE BEST CLASS.
I was station aboard the USS AMERICA CV-66 from 1977 till 1980, went on 2 Med crises and 1 South American cruise, even visited Rio, wow, it was a wonderful ship, why would they scrap this beautiful ship that was named after our wonderful country is beyond me. It was heart breaking knowing it went down to serve fish now rather than us Americans, such a damn shame! AMERICA now serving fish. Should have been commissioned as a museum, The Forecastle was painted up so patriotically, i used to go look out the holes for the anchor chains to watch the porpoises swim in front of the ship as it sailed thru the Ocean waves.
I served aboard the America during 1968-69.. We went to Hong Kong, Sydney, Australia, Wellington, New Zealand, Rio De Janeiro, crossed the time line to become a shellback.... Great fun....
I took her on her first Shakedown Cruise to Guantanamo 1967 then to the Med and 'The Six Day War! I worked on the flight deck loading Liquid Ox onto Jets for Attack Squadron The Roadrunners VA 36. Our home base was in Jacksonville Fla.....thank for the vid. and your service, and takin over for me, I hope all's well...............................
Although I was very bitter about her demise , I now find myself at peace knowing she is still on this earth unlike any other conventional carrier forestall thru Connie that met their fate in Brownsville. Love her as much today upright and and intact except for a few wounds. God bless America my home sweet home v1 div 80-84❤
I did two cruises with CVW-1 on America. I was absolutely broken hearted to learn that the ship bearing our country's name was used as a missile target.
they somehow needed to test what it takes to sink a carrier... the navy took 4 weeks to sink her, missiles didnt do it, they had to rigged explosives below and above just to sink her. China thinks they can easily target and sink a moving carrier with their so called shipkiller missiles.... hlet them try and fail...oh and get decimated at the same time.
I said the same thing and people were saying oh she should have been destroyed I served on the America 90 to 93 and still say it should have been a museum
Our A-6 squadron ( VA-35) was attached to the America for the Med Cruise in 1971-72. You can check out my slide shows by searching UA-cam for "War Story" or "Looking Back". I had a nice slideshow of my 4 years in the Navy that was almost 50 minutes long. Due to UA-cam limitations at the time of the posting, I had to break it down into 5 smaller videos and remove the music. I then broke them down into smaller clips of specific interest because without music, the longer slideshows lost a lot and were pretty boring (especially the intros to each section).
I was a Blue Blaster from 1984-1987 with CVW-1. I am not ashamed to admit I shed a few tears when I learned she was used for missile practice. Our JO Bunkroom was 03-84-0L
OK. Thanks for the music bed only. I think USS America deserves better respect than what it got. Although I was only a part of the ships life for a year 1986-1987 in Portsmouth VA, This ship America served the whole free world in so many ways. IT died a violent death at the hands of the ones who commissioned her, and used her for protection. That was a horrible decision. Now nobody can see the ship that made history in saving americans lives, even though it was named after the country that it served. IT served us, but at the end, it was killed by the same people it served. It's very sad. This was my home for a year. I had respect for the vessel. And the ones that operated it. When I heard it was sunk by our own government in the violent way it happened, I kind of lost respect for the United States Government. Michael W Reeder, USS America 1986. Contact Captain James A. Lair.
I thought you were on the Enterprise with us Charile... At least you were there when I was but J.R. and I were both briefly on 66 for a spell too... Remember me and J.R. Bowman? Ring a bell? man what the years do to your memory dude...
I visited this ship in Spring 1.966 in Valencia, Spain. It was astonishing so big carrier and educated people in it. I will always remember this visit.
Bobby Estey I served on Constellation (CV64) and the other SISTER SHIPS, Kitty Hawk (CV63) and America (CV66) - the THREE SISTERS. We all ROCKED. WE WERE THE BEST CLASS.
My first traps in a T2, Dec 1984 were on her. Returned w fleet Hornet squadron and Air Wing 1 in 1988. A great ship indeed.
Thank You. I served aboard her 1968 through December 1970. Great ship. Great crew.
Dave Martin you must know my dad? Aviation machinist mate / flight captain UH-34E. Last name Pontin, squadron 142.
My dad was the chaplain on the America ~June 1969-July 1971. Chaplain Robert Goffrier.
I served on this ship with HS-11 Dragonslayers in 1987-1989 Great squadron, great ship and great crew. Brought me to tears to watch it sink.
Proudly served on the USS America 1977 and 1978 before transferring with VF142 to the USS Eisenhower.
I was station aboard the USS AMERICA CV-66 from 1977 till 1980, went on 2 Med crises and 1 South American cruise, even visited Rio, wow, it was a wonderful ship, why would they scrap this beautiful ship that was named after our wonderful country is beyond me. It was heart breaking knowing it went down to serve fish now rather than us Americans, such a damn shame! AMERICA now serving fish. Should have been commissioned as a museum, The Forecastle was painted up so patriotically, i used to go look out the holes for the anchor chains to watch the porpoises swim in front of the ship as it sailed thru the Ocean waves.
I served aboard the America during 1968-69.. We went to Hong Kong, Sydney, Australia, Wellington, New Zealand, Rio De Janeiro, crossed the time line to become a shellback.... Great fun....
Joseph Adams III I remember that cruise so well! Great crew! I served during same period.
I was on America in 1970 squadron VA 147
USS America came to NZ.. thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿
I took her on her first Shakedown Cruise to Guantanamo 1967 then to the Med and 'The Six Day War! I worked on the flight deck loading Liquid Ox onto Jets for Attack Squadron The Roadrunners VA 36. Our home base was in Jacksonville Fla.....thank for the vid. and your service, and takin over for me, I hope all's well...............................
My dad Wendell Nealey served on her from 1967-69
Although I was very bitter about her demise , I now find myself at peace knowing she is still on this earth unlike any other conventional carrier forestall thru Connie that met their fate in Brownsville. Love her as much today upright and and intact except for a few wounds. God bless America my home sweet home v1 div 80-84❤
Fantastic. Brings back some great memories of the America in the 80s
My husband served on this ship with HS-11 and the years corresponded to our daughters birth years. 1984 1985 and 1990
I served with VS-32 same years
Served from 78 to 82 on the America. Word Processing Center, Captains Office, Legal Office.
I did two cruises with CVW-1 on America. I was absolutely broken hearted to learn that the ship bearing our country's name was used as a missile target.
they somehow needed to test what it takes to sink a carrier... the navy took 4 weeks to sink her, missiles didnt do it, they had to rigged explosives below and above just to sink her. China thinks they can easily target and sink a moving carrier with their so called shipkiller missiles.... hlet them try and fail...oh and get decimated at the same time.
I said the same thing and people were saying oh she should have been destroyed I served on the America 90 to 93 and still say it should have been a museum
My first duty station '79-'82. 2deployments with her.
Our A-6 squadron ( VA-35) was attached to the America for the Med Cruise in 1971-72. You can check out my slide shows by searching UA-cam for "War Story" or "Looking Back". I had a nice slideshow of my 4 years in the Navy that was almost 50 minutes long. Due to UA-cam limitations at the time of the posting, I had to break it down into 5 smaller videos and remove the music. I then broke them down into smaller clips of specific interest because without music, the longer slideshows lost a lot and were pretty boring (especially the intros to each section).
I was sad that saw these aircraft carrier USS America sank for artificial coral saw it on the yu tube
Gary Lowe I can make a drawing of USS America if let me so that you have a memory of it even no longer in service I'm Robert from Philippines
I can make with colors I'm Robert Aseremo from the Philippines
I was a Blue Blaster from 1984-1987 with CVW-1. I am not ashamed to admit I shed a few tears when I learned she was used for missile practice. Our JO Bunkroom was 03-84-0L
If you knew my father, George Riser, please respond
OK. Thanks for the music bed only. I think USS America deserves better respect than what it got. Although I was only a part of the ships life for a year 1986-1987 in Portsmouth VA, This ship America served the whole free world in so many ways. IT died a violent death at the hands of the ones who commissioned her, and used her for protection. That was a horrible decision. Now nobody can see the ship that made history in saving americans lives, even though it was named after the country that it served. IT served us, but at the end, it was killed by the same people it served. It's very sad. This was my home for a year. I had respect for the vessel. And the ones that operated it. When I heard it was sunk by our own government in the violent way it happened, I kind of lost respect for the United States Government. Michael W Reeder, USS America 1986. Contact Captain James A. Lair.
1984 - 1988 Cat 1 Engine room operator (V-2 Div) Air Department
Hey man great video, I served on the old gal from 80 - 83, parking airplanes on the flight deck.
Charles Brown. i was hm on board 82-84
I thought you were on the Enterprise with us Charile... At least you were there when I was but J.R. and I were both briefly on 66 for a spell too... Remember me and J.R. Bowman? Ring a bell? man what the years do to your memory dude...
CVW 1 / VAQ 137 88-91, best memories!!!
93-95 E division Foreward/Aft IC Great video, thank you for sharing. :)
KAPO America! What a great ship and crew
Great to hear from you Captain
91-94 ENG/E-DIV C&E. “Don’t tread on me”
I served on her 86-89 VR-1 flight deck .
Excellent compilation, thank you
Congress should be ashamed, to what they did to the ship that carried its name. Ships company Air Dept. V-1 Div. Fly 3.92-96.
I served, 1968 wespac, Tonkin Gulf, Yankee Station. S6 divisiom
Great job...I was a photomate
Bos'n Mate from - 1981-1984.
Great music for once congrat
G1 Flight Deck Ordies ‘88 to ‘91
Thru the suez 4 times on board.
Aviation Fire Control Tech 1975-1978
Weapons Dept G-5 Ordnance Control.
twin towers in the backround at 4 30 mark awesome image
Fox Division 78-80
VF'143 PUKIN DOGS find me on FB. AMH, MARK OSBORNE, USN RETIRED. MED CRUISE 76, 77
SHELLBACK SALVADOR BRAZIL AND RIO DE JANEIRO
CAT 2
ussa
'68-'72 ; 2 WES-PAC' 1 MED; JK MM2, M-Div, #1MMR, #2AUX MR
She was used as a test platform.....the test will save future sailors lives......