This Page Will Show You What Has Been Added
To The Site Lately!
January 25, 2024
Added the name of Michael Goins (FTM 70-73) and Curtis Dupee (YN 83-87) to the Locator Page. Added the names of Joe Herron (RM 70-71) and Richard Horner (RD 70-72) to the Memoriam Page.
June27, 2023
Added the name of E,J "Buddy" Harris (STG 65-68) to the Memoriam Page
April 10, 2023
Added a new tab on the Ship Information page relating to information regarding Agent Orange VA claims.
April 7, 2023
Announced the cancellation of the 2023 Annual Reunion and rescheduling for 2024.
March 9, 2023
Added the names of DannyProffitt (SK 67-70), Randy Larison (FN 76-78), and Dennis Brokaw (EN 68-72) to the Locator Page.
December 24, 2022
Added the name of Arthur (Randy) Hooker (LTjg SC 69-70) to the Locator Page.
September 25, 2022
Added the name of Jeff Martinez (MM 87-88) to the Locator Page.
August 14, 2022
Added the name of Larry Ray Walters (FN 66-68) to the Memoriam Page
June 25, 2022
Added the name of Allen Morrison (ETR 74-78) to the Locator Page.
June 10, 2022
Added the name of Richard Burch (SK 66-69) to the Locator Page. Updated Reunion 2023 Information on Home Page
May 16, 2022
Added the name of Elmer Jones (ET 65-67) to the Memoriam Page
September 3, 2021
Updated information on the cancellation of the 2021 Reunion
December 12, 2020
Added the name of Brian Smith (FTM 66-69) to the Memoriam Page
October 3, 2020
Added the name of Michael "Mike" Willard (FTM 70-71) to the Memoriam Page
September 29, 2020
Added the September 2020 Association Newsletter
September 28, 2020
Added the name of Jerry Loveless (XO 69-70) to the Memoriam Page
September 1, 2020
Added the name of John Bingle (FTM 67-70) to the Memoriam Page
August 1, 2020
Added the original drawings used by Lockheed Ship Building in the construction of Brooke to the Ship Information link under "DRAWINGS". Enjoy the trip down memory lane.
June 16, 2020
Added the June 2020 Association Newsletter
May 16, 2020
Announced the cancellation of the 2020 reunion due to COVID-19 outbreak.
May 6, 2020
Added the name of David Peterson (IC 80-84) to the Locator Page
March 31, 2020
Added the March 2020 Association Newsletter and updated 2020 Reunion Information link to reflect Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV. Updated the Locator Page to reflect inaccurate e-mail addresses and will update as corrected addresses are obtained.
December 8, 2019
Added the November 2019 Association Newsletter
November 14, 2019
Added the "Reunion Memories of 2019" to the Home Page.
September 7, 2019
Added a photo of the launching of USS Brooke DEG-1 at Todd Shipyard, Seattle, WA 1963 to the Photo Index page.
August 3, 2019
Added the July 2019 Association Newsletter
May 27, 2019
Added the name of Tony Kirk (PC 82-85) to the Locator Page
May 25, 2019
Added the May 2019 Assn. Newsletter. Updated the reunion information (linked from Home Page) to include airport information, planned tours and attractions, reunion schedule, and blank reunion registration form.
April 8, 2019
Added the name of Jeff Fey (MS 80-84) to the Locator Page
March 25, 2019
Added the name of Chip Hillman (SF 65-67) to the Locator Page
February24, 2019
Added the February 2019 Association Newsletter
February 7, 2019
Added the name of Bill Townsend (ST 75-76) to the Locator Page
February 1, 2019
Added the name of Douglas Mercer (LT 67-69) to the Memoriam Page
November 8, 2018
Added the names of Jim Looker (SH 67-69) and Edward Bromley (RMC 65-68) to the Memoriam Page
March 26, 2018
Added the March 2018 Association Newsletter.
March 20, 2018
Added the name of Douglas Lundgren (EW 84-85) to the Locator Page
February 9, 2018
Added the name of Rock Eggleston (BT 82-86) to the Locator Page
January 18, 2018
Added the name of Gary Chadwick (MS 75-76) to the Locator Page
December 19, 2017
Added the name of Michael Albert (HT 85-88) to the Locator Page
November 23, 2017
Added the November 2017 Association Newsletter.
November 22, 2017
Added a photo, donated by Eric Davis (Ens 88-Decom). Photo located in "The Final Two Years" section of "Photo Album"
November 19, 2017
Added a photo, donated by Dave Allen (BM 76-78). Photo located in "Seventies" section of "Photo Album"
November 17, 2017
Added the name of Ned Pattison (FC 87-88) to the Locator Page
October 23, 2017
Added the photos and memories of the Jacksonville Reunion. Linked to "Memories of Reunion 2017" on Home Page.
October 19, 2017
Added the names of William Thomas (HT 82-84) and Ronald Tollison (HT 81-84) to the Locator Page
October 4, 2017
Added the name of Carl Siegman (QM 67-68) to the Locator Page
September 20, 2017
Added the name of Daren Deffenbaugh (EW 86-87) to the Locator Page
September 20, 2017
Added the name of Roger Wendt (LT 77-80) to the Locator Page
July 29, 2017
Added the July 2017 Association Newsletter.
July 23, 2017
Added the name of Rick Rosell (BT 85-87) to the Locator Page
June 5, 2017
Added the name of Al Kuechler (SM 65-71) to the Memoriam Page
June 3, 2017
Added the May 2017 Association Newsletter.
May 31, 2017
Added the name of Michael Eagen (LT - CHENG 86-88) to the Memoriam Page
May 12, 2017
Added the name of Richard N. Blackington (LCDR - XO 65-67) to the Memoriam Page
May 12, 2017
Added the name of Rick Denessen (BT 84-87) to the Locator Page
April 24, 2017
Added photos donated by Wes Feeler (CS 65-66) to the Photo Index (Sixties). While the photos are current, I added them to the Sixties because of timeframe that Wes served aboard Brooke.
March 29, 2017
Added the March 2017 Association Newsletter. Updated the 2017 Reunion Information page to include tour and schedule information and a reunion registration form.
January 16, 2017
Added the name of James Thomas (STG 83-87) to the Locator Page
January 10, 2017
Added the name of Tim Markley (MS 85-87) to the Locator Page
January 8, 2017
Added the name of Howard Marshall (SN 73-75) to the Locator Page
January 5, 2017
Added the December 2016 Association Newsletter.
December 8, 2016
Added the name of Richard Haver (STG 70-71) to the Locator Page
October 22, 2016
Added the name of George Rademacher (CS Plankowner) to the Memorial Page.
October 20, 2016
Uploaded the Memories or Reunion 2016 and updated the Association Membership List.
October 20, 2016
Added the name of Gene Shuttleworth (GMM 64-69) to the Memorial Page.
August 7, 2016
Added the name of Bob Mahoney (PC 85-86) to the Locator Page
August 5, 2016
Added the name of Charles "Chuck" Weiss (LT 85-86) to the Locator Page
August 3, 2016
Added the July 2016 Association Newsletter.
June 30, 2016
Added the name of Kaye Desch (FTG 65-68) to the Memorial Page.
June 19, 2016
Added the name of Johnny Fiddes (RD 67-70) and Kenneth Thorpe (MMCS 79-80) to the Locator Page
June 2, 2016
Added the May 2016 Association Newsletter.
May 25, 2016
Added the name of Jeff "JJ" Van Haren (EW 75-79) to the Locator Page
May 22, 2016
Added the name of Rocky Hulse (EW 75-78) and Ken Rust (ET 77-79) to the Locator Page
April 11, 2016
Added the name of Del Turner (Lt 64-66) to the Memorial Page.
March 12, 2016
Added the name of Cedric Pugh (BM 83-86) to the Locator Page
March 13, 2016
Added the March 2016 Association Newsletter.
March 12, 2016
Added the name of Ted Schneider (YN 78-82) to the Locator Page
February 8, 2016
Added the name of Rodney Winchell (GMM 76-80) to the Locator Page
January 11, 2016
Added the name of David Rosa (TM 82-86) to the Locator Page
January 8, 2016
Added the name of Ray Zierman (STG 69-72) to the Locator Page
January 5, 2016
Added the December 2015 Association Newsletter. Added the 2015 Business Meeting Minutes.
November 10, 2015
Added the photos and information from the 2015 "Roadrunner II" Alaskan cruise.
July 28, 2015
Added the name of Fred Lynch (RD 65-67) to the Locator Page
June 24, 2015
Added the name of Ben Conboy (SM 76-79) to the Locator Page
June 4, 2015
Added the June 2015 Association Newsletter.
May 9, 2015
Added the name of Bill Brundza (IC 70-75) to the Locator Page
March 4, 2015
Added the "Historical POD" section to the Ship's Index Page showing a POD from Brooke's first WestPac Cruise.
February 18, 2015
Added the February 2015 Association Newsletter.
February 7, 2015
Added the name of Pharis Williams (Ltjg 69-70) to the Memorial Page.
February 3, 2015
Added the names of James Frieband (LTjg 66-68) and Allen Tisthammer (EM 84-87) to the Locator Page.
December 25, 2014
Added the name of Kenneth Bond (RD 69-70) to the Locator Page. Added photos donated by Al Kuechler (SM 65-71) to the Sixties Photos page.
December 16, 2014
Added the names of Charles "Chuck" Gilbert (MR 84-85) and David Crawford (FC 87-88) to the Locator Page.
November 3, 2014
Added the photos and information from the 2014 Branson Reunion. Added the October 2014 Assn. Newsletter and updated the 2015 Reunion (Roadrunner II Cruise) information.
October 15, 2014
Added the names of Scott Hicks (GMT 86-88) and Chris Romano (EN 87-88) to the Locator Page.
July 5, 2014
Added the name of Mark Henry (QM 80-84) to the Locator Page. Added the Association Newsletter for July 2014.
June 11, 2014
Added the name of William Walters (BT 77-80) to the Locator Page
May 20, 2014
Added the May 2014 Assn. Newsletter and updated the Reunion Information link on the Home Page. Added the name of Lt(jg) Kirk D. Evans (67-70) to the Memoriam Page.
March 4, 2014
Added the name of Mike Cashmon (OS 77-79) to the Locator Page
March 3, 2014
Added the name of Jeffrey Cook (LT 87-88) to the Locator Page
March 1, 2014
Added the names of Steve Allison (EM 74-76) and Chris Christensen (FTM 81-82) to the Locator Page
February 28, 2014
Added the February 2014 Assn. Newsletter and updated the Reunion Information link on the Home Page
February 27, 2014
Added the name of George Cabias (FTG 74-78) to the Locator Page
December 22, 2013
Added a "Christmas Message" for the Holiday Season. Merry Christmas all......
December 1, 2013
Added the November 2013 Association Newsletter and Business Meeting Minutes from the 2013 Business Meeting (Portland, OR).
November 24, 2013
Added the name of Gary Grubbs (MS 78-79) to the Locator Page
November 20, 2013
Added the name of Alvin "Dale" Dawson (BM 67-70) to the Memoriam Page
November 7, 2013
Added the name of Elbert (Rudy) Ross III (Ltjg 71-73) to the Locator Page
November 1, 2013
Added photographs and information from the recent Portland Reunion
October 3, 2013
Added the name of David Hicks (HM 73-75) to the Locator Page
September 5, 2013
Added the name of Curt Beebe (ET 76-79) to the Locator Page
September 3, 2013
Added the name of Robert Cobb (MM 69-73) to the Locator Page
August 14, 2013
Added the name of Charles Clark (BM 84-87) to the Locator Page
August 3, 2013
Added the name of Stephen Mitchell (GMT 81-83) to the Locator Page
July 29, 2013
Added the July 2013 Association Newsletter. Updated the e-mail address for Rick Dubuc (BM 65-69)
June 9, 2013
Added the name of Ralph Pullar (STG 84-88) to the Locator Page
June 3, 2013
Added the name of Eric Kinney (RM 65-68) to the Memoriam Page
June 2, 2013
Added the May 2013 Association Newsletter
Added photographs from the 1976 time period donated by Don Hursell (BT2 72-76). Added a photograph, donated by Jim Joyce (RM3 71-72) of LCdr Jeremy Boorda performing a reenlistment in 1972. As many of you know, LCdr Boorda was XO aboard Brooke from 71-72 and went on to become the CNO.
Updated the Reunion 2013 Information link off the home page to show listing of events and registration form.
May 27, 2013
Added the name of Rex Chase (DC 66-68), Steve Letourneau (OS 71-74) and Robert Sandoval (SK 72-75) to the Locator Page.
May 2, 2013
Added over sixty photos donated by Bernardo Bautista (LTJG 85-88). These photos are from the final two years of Brookes service (86-88). The photos are located on the "Final Two Years" page listed on the "Photo Album".
April 24, 2013
Added the name of David Mincey (PN2) 82-85 to the Locator Page.
April 14, 2013
Added the name of Scott Holmes (DC3) 66-69 to the Locator Page and a query as to DC3 Pike and EM2 Blankenship in the Deck Log.
April 9, 2013
Added the name of David Clinton RM2 65-67 (Plankowner) to the Locator Page. Added a copy of the official Commissioning Ceremony program to the Ship's Information page. The program was donated by Elmer Jones (ETN 65-67).
March 2, 2013
Added the name of George "Twiggy" Thornburgh to the Memoriam Page
March 2, 2013
Added the February 2013 Association Newsletter
December 9, 2012
Added the name of Rick Matthew (FTG 73-76) and Philip Seely (FN 65-66) to the Locator Page
November 23, 2012
Added the November 2012 Association Newsletter
October 20, 2012
Added the photos from the 2012 reunion in Baton Rouge, LA
August 24, 2012
Added the name of Randall Alexander (GMM 81-83) and Doug Stone (ETR 76-80) to the Locator Page
August 3, 2012
Added the May 2012 Association Newsletter. Added the name of Robert Allen (QM 1966) to the Locator Page.
June 23, 2012
Added the name of Robert Fleming (BM 79-83) to the Locator Page
June 9, 2012
Added the name of Larry West (GMM 77-80) to the Locator Page
May 29, 2012
Added the May 2012 Association Newsletter. Added the name of Bernardo Bautista Jr. (LT 85-88) to the Locator Page
April 7, 2012
Added the name of Daniel Haven (BT 73-76) to the Locator Page
March 23, 2012
Added the name of Larry Clapp (GMG 67-89) to the Locator Page
March 5, 2012
Added the February 2012 Association Newsletter.
February 10, 2012
Updated the contact information (phone) for Steve Hunt, Assn. Sec/Treas. and Ken Gentry (OS 85-88) on Locator Page
January 12, 2012
Added the photos from the 2011 Norfolk reunion. Added the name of Jim Barstow (RM 80-81) to the Locator Page.
December 3, 2011
Added the November 2011 Association Newsletter. Added the name of Blaze Anderson (STG 83-87) to the Locator page.
August 8, 2011
Added the March/April 2011 Association Newsletter. Added the name of LCDR Billy Morrow and TM2 John Baadte to the Memoriam Page
May 20, 2011
Added the name of Doug Mercer (LT (jg)) 67-70) and Jimmy Townsend (GMT 75-77) to the Locator page.
May 9, 2011
Added the name of Jeff Bowen (IC 81-85) to the Locator page.
April 15, 2011
Added the March/April 2011 Association Newsletter
January 30, 2011
Added the name of Thomas DeSantis (EW 80-84) to the Locator page.
January 28, 2011
Added information regarding e-mail addresses. Please Click Here to see information regarding correct or missing e-mails.
January 24, 2011
Added the name of Raymond McLaughin (EM (67-68) to the Locator page.
January 18, 2011
Added the name of Jim Joyce (RM 71-72) to the Locator page. Updated the Association Membership list to reflect new total (124).
January 15, 2011
Added the December 2010 Association Newsletter and 2010 Business Meeting minutes to the Back Newsletters Page.
January 6, 2011
Added the names of Rick Flack (STG 81-83) and Tim Krum (GMT 82-86) to the Locator Page.
November 25, 2010
Added the name of Joe Tucci (RM 84-86) to the Locator page.
November 16, 2010
Added the Reunion 2010 video links to YouTube
October 20, 2010
Added the Reunion 2010 photographs and other media to the site. Information can be accessed through the home page by clicking on the "Reunion" button.
September 26, 2010
Added the name of Leovigildo Andrada (SD 65-68) to the Memoriam Page.
September 6, 2010
Added the name of Don Geyton (STG 71-75), Jim Maclean (SK 64-67), and Dave Corcoran (ETN 67-70) to the Locator Page
August 26, 2010
Added the name of Newell Eisele (GMG 65-67) to the Memoriam Page.
August 20, 2010
Added the August 2010 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page. Added the names of Dusty Atwood (FTM 76-79) and Michael Bottero (SN 67-68) to Memoriam Page.
June 14, 2010
Added the June 2010 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page.
May 29, 2010
Added the name of Jose (Dave) Sanchez (GN 70-74) to the Locator Page.
May 10, 2010
Added the names of Kirk Cybulski (FTG 77-78 ) and Mike Peterson (MM 80-84) to the Locator Page.
March 2, 2010
Posted a message from Jim Lund (SN 84-87) looking for a couple of shipmates: Styrone, Ennis, and Scott Ostrander.
March 2, 2010
Added the name of Bill Gassman (QM 66-70) to the Locator Page.
March 28, 2010
Added the March 2010 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page. Added the name of Att Burns (LT 85-88) to the Locator Page.
March 2, 2010
Added the name of Robert (Bob) Cook (STG 67-68) to the Locator Page. Changed the e-mail address for Gene Shuttleworth (GMM 64-69) on the Locator Page.
December 16, 2009
Added the December 2009 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page. Added the name of Jonathan Saunders (RD 65-66), Michael Durica (GMG 85-87), and Dee Soderquist (OS 84-88) to the Locator Page.
November 25, 2009
Added the name of Martin (Mark) Miller (FC 84-88) and Russ Thomas (OS 74-78) to the Locator Page.
November 1, 2009
Added the name of William (Gene) Hazlett (GMT/BM 79-82) to the Locator Page.
September 13, 2009
Added the Reunion 2009 photographs and other media to the site. Information can be accessed through the home page by clicking on the "Reunion" button.
August 9, 2009
Updated the Association Membership list to reflect the latest members through July 2009
June 19, 2009
Added the story or Col Jefferson Deblanc USMC, father of crewmember Richard Deblanc (MS 72-76) to the Nautical Nuances Page. Added the names of Tim Boyer (EW 81-82) and Rich Berzinski (SM 87-88) to the Locator Page.
June 14, 2009
Added the June 2009 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page.
May 5, 2009
Added the name of Richard Deblanc (MS 72-76) to the Locator Page. Added question regarding the whereabouts of a past shipmate (Ens Soles 75-77?) to the Decklog.
May 4, 2009
Added the name of Thomas Morris (BT 67-69) to the Locator Page.
May 3, 2009
Added the April 2009 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page.
March 29, 2009
Added the name of Robert Brillisour (MM 86-88) to the Locator Page.
March 27, 2009
Added a photo of SMC "Gibby" Giblen holding the Roadrunner flag during first West Pac to the "Memory Lane" page. Photo donated by Rita Giblen.
February 13, 2009
Added the name of Gary Moore (OS 81-84) to the Locator Page.
February 11, 2009
Added the name of Michael Napolitano (HM 85-86/88) to the Locator Page.
February 7, 2009
Added the name of George Laux (LTjg 68-70) to the Locator Page.
January 30, 2009
Added additional photos donated by LeRoy Schultz (RD 67-70) to the "Sixties Photos" section of the Photo Album. New faces in the photos include P.J. Miller and G.A. McCollough.
January 18, 2009
Added the name of William Wright (BT 73-75) to the Locator Page. Added the December 2008 Association Newsletter to the Back Newsletters Page.
January 13, 2009
Added the name of Danny L. Bowers (BT 68-72) to the Locator Page.
December 12, 2008
Added the name of David Kalaf (STG 65-68) to the Memoriam Page. Added a message from Brian McQuillan (FC 81-85)to the Deck Log
November 15, 2008
Added the name of Wayne Williams (OS 73-76) to the Locator Page. Updated the 2008 Reunion page with a link to a video of the Memorial Service (courtesy of Scott Youngren).
November 4, 2008
Added additional Roadrunner Cruise photos donated by Hank and Debbie Howery. Added photos donated by Elmer Jones (ETN 65-67) from around the time of Precom in San Diego.
October 26, 2008
Added the photos of the 2008 Reunion to the Reunion Memories Page.
October 9, 2008
Added the name of Rick Nelson (OS 1979) and Pat Cook (MM 73-76) to the Locator Page.
September 15, 2008
Changed the e-mail address for Steve Hunt (Assn Sec/Treas)
to: thehubbahubba@clearwire.net
August 24, 2008
Posted the August 2008 Association Newsletter.
August 13, 2008
Added the name of EM2 Phillip Niece to the Memoriam Page. His name was passed on to the Association by Pat Conley (BT76-81/84-88).
August 9, 2008
Added the name of William (David) Schwettman (ST 75-76) to the Locator Page.
August 5, 2008
Added the names of BT2 Ken Wittaker and BT2 Greg Penwell to the Memoriam Page. These names were passed on to the Association by Pat Conley (BT76-81/84-88).
August 2, 2008
Added the name of Pat (Pappy) Conley (BT 76-81/84-88) to the Locator Page. Pat is the first crewmember to serve two tours on Brooke who has contacted the Association. If there is anyone else out there who did two tours onboard, please contact us.
July 19, 2008
Added the name of Jon Devermann (GMM 68-72) and Barry Sheets (EM 72-74) to the Locator Page. Added the name of Admiral Philip J. Coady (LT 68-70) to the Memoriam Page.
July 12, 2008
Added the name of Rick McElroy (BT 75-78) to the Locator Page.
June 12, 2008
Added the name of Bruce Smith (ST 71-73) to the Locator Page.
June 7, 2008
Added the name of Billy Crowell (QM 65-66) to the Locator Page.
May 21, 2008
Added the name of Richard Farr (RM 72-74) to the Locator Page.
May 6, 2008
Added photos donated by George Gucwa (QM 72-74). The photos are from the 72-73 WestPac. They are located in Seventies Photos.
May 6, 2008
Posted the April 2008 Association Newsletter. Added the names of Rick Shawbell (IC 86-88) and Paul Maitland (FTM 76-79) to the Locator Page.
April 30. 2008
Added the names of George Gucwa (QM 72-74) and Bernard Wygant (BT 68-73) to the Locator Page. Added a photo, donated by Scott Youngren, of the view up 32nd St. after you left the NAVSTA at San Diego. Even though there have been many changes over the past 43 years, it still looks the same today. The photo is located in the "Sixties Photo" section.
April 10. 2008
Added the name of Brad Pearson (BM 69-70) and Michael Harp (FC 87-88) to the Locator Page.
March 22. 2008
Added the name of Walter Moran (GMG 66-67) to the Locator Page. Changed the e-mail address of Jerry Lipham (FT 65-67) on the Locator Page.
March 2. 2008
Added the name of Ron Starnes (FC 84-88) to the Locator Page
February 24. 2008
Added the name of Rick Holmes (RD 66-68) and Jeff Ferro (BM 84-88) to the Locator Page. Also added an inquiry from Rick Holmes to the Decklog. Added pictures donated by M. Frank Gilbreath (RM 68-69) to the "Sixties" section of the "Photo Album".
February 6, 2008
Added the name of Mitch Yeager (PN 79-82) to the Locator Page
February 4, 2008
Added the name of Ron Gripon (EW 71-75) to the Locator Page
January 14, 2008
Added several photos from the 1967-1968 timeframe to the "Sixties" section of the "Photo Album". The photos were donated by Bill Ulmer (RD 67-68). Changed the name of the "Unknown Sailor" on the same page to SN M.D. Dempsey. The photo was in the section of photos donated by Scott Youngren. Thanks to Elmer Jones for recognizing SN Dempsey. Finally, I added a very moving "Sailor's Prayer" linked through the "Memoriam Page". The prayer was forwarded to my by Ken Schaler (ST 67-68).
January 5, 2008
Added the name of Stan Grover (DC 65-68) to the Memoriam Page. Stan passed away on Dec. 31, 2007 at the age of 69.
January 5, 2008
Updated the "Deck Log" to reflect the questions of Amy Hodson who is seeing information on her father, CWO Hodson who was the EMO on Brooke in the 80-84 timeframe.
January 5, 2008
Added the name of Bill Ulmer (RD 67-68) to the Locator Page. Changed the items available on the Ship's Store page to reflect current inventory (modified Ship's Store Order Form to reflect same).
December 24, 2007
Added the name of Steve Ellefson (MM 81-84) and Robert E. Jones Sr. (BT 66-68) to the Locator Page
December 8, 2007
Added the name of Hollis "Jim" Gorton (RM 65-68) to the Locator Page
November 21, 2007
Added the name of Jack McAvoy (QM 71-73), Ben Boston (STG 72-75), and Elmer Jones (ET 65-67) to the Crew Locator Page. Changed the e-mail address for Ron Roszkowski (OS 84-88) on the Locator Page.
November 4, 2007
Added the Association Newsletter for October 2007 (click here to see Newsletter). Added Minutes from 2007 Annual Business Meeting (click here to see Minutes)
October 16, 2007
Changed the e-mail address of Terry Wolfe on the Locator Page. Added the names of Bill "Spike" Ogley and John McNamara to the Memoriam Page
September 30, 2007
Added the name of Jim Elliott (SN-WO1 65-71) to the Crew Locator Page.
September 21, 2007
Added the "Memories of Reunion 2007" to the Home Page. Updated John McNamara's e-mail address on the Locator Page.
July 22, 2007
Added the Association Newsletter for July 2007 (click here to see Newsletter). Changed the e-mail address for Charles "Pico" Hunt on the Locator Page.
May 27, 2007
Added the Association Newsletter for May 2007. Added the name of Phillip Nix (BT 78-80) and Thomas Morse (IC 64-67) to the Locator Page
March 31, 2007
Added the name of Ralph Garcia Jr. (BM 84-86) to the Crew Locator Page
March 18, 2007
Added the March 2007 Newsletter and minutes from the October 2006 business meeting in Charleston, SC.
February 19, 2007
Added the name of Dennis Sarfaty (Lt -Supply Officer 69-71) to the Locator Page
February 15, 2007
Added the name of Cmdr. James G. Williams (CO 1968-1970) to the Memoriam page
November 10, 2006
Added the photos and information from the 2006 Reunion in Charleston. Announced the location of the 2007 Reunion (San Francisco). Posted the "Elvis Costume" rental banner. Updated the Association Membership list and added the following names to the Locator Page: Dale Dawson (BM 67-70), Jack DeWitt (son of RMC DeWitt 64-67), Robert Wessel (HM 71-73), Al Kuechler (SM 65-70), and Charles "Pico" Hunt (ST 64-67).
September 7, 2006
Added September 2006 Association Newsletter
July 25, 2006
Added the name of James O. Shannon (LT 79-70) to Locator Page and updated the Command History page to reflect the years 79-80 in MS Word format (thanks to Jim Shannon's work).
July 9, 2006
Added June 2006 Association Newsletter.
April 27, 2006
Added April 2006 Association Newsletter. Added new item to "Ships Store": New Orleans Reunion "Survivor" Shirts.
April 18, 2006
Added the name of Paul Harmon (RD3 68-70) to the Locator Page. Added the name of Mike Smithlin (LT 67-70) to the Memoriam Page.
April 9, 2006
Provided preliminary 2006 Charleston, SC reunion information (REUNION 2006 INFORMATION on Home Page) Added additional years 1979 through 1982 to Command History.
March 18, 2006
Added Command History to the Ship's Information section. This feature will allow you to view the events that occurred each year during Brooke's service. Special thanks to Admiral P.J. Coady (LT 68-71) for his help in obtaining this information.
March 13, 2006
Added "The Peacoat", an article donated by Steve Hunt (STG2 65-68). If you ever wore one (didn't we all?) you will appreciate the humor in this story.
January 12, 2006
Added the name of Rick Dubuc (BM2 65-69) to the Locator Page. Added "How To Simulate Life In The Navy" to the Nautical Nuances Page (Good for a chuckle)
January 5, 2006
Added the names of Ron Sanders (RM2 67-68) and Randy West (FTG3 77-78) to the Locator Page. Changed John Limbaugh's e-mail address on the Locator Page. Added the name of STC Foster Eugene "Two Speed" Dunlap to the Memorial Page.
December 25, 2005
Added November 2005 Newsletter, updated Ship's Store (new video of Brooke's first WestPac '68), added Reunion Survey form (Association Information Page) and updated Membership Application. Added the name of Ron Sanders, RM2 67-68 to the Locator Page and updated Jerry Knights e-mail address on the Locator Page. Merry Christmas!
October 31, 2005
Added a photo donated by Jim Wilson (FN 65-68) that was take in the Brooklyn Area, NAVSTA San Diego, 1965. The photo is from the PRECOM era.
September 17, 2005
Added photos of the 2005 Reunion and additional photos of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, announced the location of the 2006 Reunion (Charleston, SC)
September 12, 2005
Added photos of Hurricane Katrina damage taken by Brooke crewmembers and their family and friends while attending the Annual Reunion in New Orleans. Added photos of Association Officers elected at the Annual Business Meeting.
July 15, 2005
Added July 2005 Association Newsletter with final information on the New Orleans reunion!
June 29, 2005
Changed the e-mail address for Ray Andell on the Locator Page. Added the name of Newell Eisele, (GMG2 65-67) to the Locator Page.
June 10, 2005
Added May 2005 Association Newsletter with latest reunion update. Added photos donated by Ken Nicholas (HTFN 73-76) to the "Seventies" in the Photo Album. Added a graphic from Scott Youngren (ET3 65-67) that depicts the original Brooke stationary letterhead. For all you letter writers out there, this should conjure up some old memories.
May 14, 2005
Added May 2005 Association Newsletter which includes all of the information (banquet, tours, etc.) for the New Orleans Reunion.
April 22, 2005
Added "Ode To The Seabag" on Nautical Nuances page. Changed e-mail address for Ken Nicholas (HTFN 73-76) on the Locator Page.
March 27, 2005
Pictures donated by Red Greybeck (FTG2 70-73) and John Barry (MS3 84-86) have been added to the "Photo Album" for their respective years.