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DANIEL LUNDSTROM from STUART wrote on February 8, 2018 at 5:16 am

My first, Deep Freeze 61, began as fantastic duty in Chi Chi. I was having way to much fun and the powers to be sent me to Williams Field at McMurdo Sound so I could "settle down." Worked as air ground support that year. Returned for Deep Freeze 62 & 63 as Loadmaster on the first four C-130 the Navy operated. I remember one year, most of Williams Field broke away from the main ice and went to sea, as did almost every thing we owned including our runway homes. A great big Hello to those wonderful people who served with me then. It was a pleasure and honor and of course, one of the best and biggest events of my life.

My first, Deep Freeze 61, began as fantastic duty in Chi Chi. I was having way to much fun and the powers to be sent me to Williams Field at McMurdo Sound so I could "settle down." Worked as air ground support that year. Returned for Deep Freeze 62 & 63 as Loadmaster on the first four C-130 the Navy operated. I remember one year, most of Williams Field broke away from the main ice and went to sea, as did almost every thing we owned including our runway homes. A great big Hello to those wonderful people who served with me then. It was a pleasure and honor and of course, one of the best and biggest events of my life.... Collapse

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Hello Dan, Thanks for leaving a post and dropping by the guest book area. Best Gabby

Hello Dan,
Thanks for leaving a post and dropping by the guest book area.

Best

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Dave Peterson from White Lake,WI wrote on February 7, 2018 at 9:14 pm

wintered at South Pole in 1962,56 years ago, then again in 1967, then later on 4 trips in ASA SSU

wintered at South Pole in 1962,56 years ago, then again in 1967, then later on 4 trips in ASA SSU... Collapse

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Hello Dave, Thanks for dropping a note in the guest book section. Come back soon. Gabby

Hello Dave,
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Come back soon.
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George Granakis from North Ridgeville, OH wrote on February 7, 2018 at 3:55 pm

It was just before Christmas in 1960 when I first entered McMurdo Sound in the Antarctic. It was an amazing sight to a 19 year old. Smoke was rolling out of Mt Erebus. To me it was a scene right out of a Science Fiction movie.I'll be 77 this year & I don't think I'll ever forget that experience.

It was just before Christmas in 1960 when I first entered McMurdo Sound in the Antarctic. It was an amazing sight to a 19 year old. Smoke was rolling out of Mt Erebus. To me it was a scene right out of a Science Fiction movie.I'll be 77 this year & I don't think I'll ever forget that experience.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hello George, I had the same feeling in 1975, Just turned 78 here Thanks for dropping by and leaving a bit of your thoughts about Antarctica with us. Gabby

Hello George,
I had the same feeling in 1975,
Just turned 78 here

Thanks for dropping by and leaving a bit of your thoughts about Antarctica with us.

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Bob Spiller from Oak Harbor, WA wrote on February 7, 2018 at 11:54 am

Just dropped in to say nice work on the web site! Looks good! I was with VXE-6 for DF 78 thru DF 80, and was one of the two GSE guys that brought 3,500 psi nitrogen to the ice. The whole Antarctic experience was quite a ride!

Just dropped in to say nice work on the web site! Looks good! I was with VXE-6 for DF 78 thru DF 80, and was one of the two GSE guys that brought 3,500 psi nitrogen to the ice. The whole Antarctic experience was quite a ride!... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hello Bob, Thanks for dropping by and leaving a post in the guest book area. Come vack soon. Gabby

Hello Bob,
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a post in the guest book area.

Come vack soon.

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Stanley Foster from Panama City Beach, FL 32413 wrote on February 7, 2018 at 11:39 am

I was in DF1 but had to remain at Quonset Point as my father died the week before the Eastwind left port and I was on Emerency Leave. I was a AM and painted the tail of Que Sera Sera. Hello to all DF1 folks.

I was in DF1 but had to remain at Quonset Point as my father died the week before the Eastwind left port and I was on Emerency Leave. I was a AM and painted the tail of Que Sera Sera.
Hello to all DF1 folks.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hi Stanley, Thanks for posting in the guest book area. Gabby

Hi Stanley,
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Frank Lowell Brown from Glendale wrote on February 7, 2018 at 10:26 am

Dave Hoff; Did you know Louie La Riccia?

Dave Hoff; Did you know Louie La Riccia?... Collapse

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Thanks for dropping by and leaving a post on the guest book. Regards, gabby

Thanks for dropping by and leaving a post on the guest book.

Regards,
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Ed Reed from So Hadley Ma wrote on February 7, 2018 at 9:49 am

Hi Folks I served on the USCGC Westwind Op deepfreeze 111 Great Experience

Hi Folks I served on the USCGC Westwind
Op deepfreeze 111 Great Experience... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hi Ed, Thanks for dropping by and leaving a bit of your experiences on the ice with us. Regards, gabby

Hi Ed,
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a bit of your experiences on the ice with us.

Regards,
gabby... Collapse

James Moore from Fresno, CA wrote on February 7, 2018 at 9:48 am

Just wanted to thank you for the Newsletters. Always informative. Keep up the good work. Lifetime member. USARP 1968 University of California, Davis

Just wanted to thank you for the Newsletters. Always informative. Keep up the good work. Lifetime member. USARP 1968 University of California, Davis... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hello James, I will pass your message on over to Bully B. Thanks Gabby

Hello James,
I will pass your message on over to Bully B.

Thanks

Gabby... Collapse

David Hoff from Barron, Wi wrote on February 7, 2018 at 8:37 am

I'd be remiss if I don't add: the other 2 Watches of B-1 ER of the Eastwind had designed a birthday card for me. The crashed people were alive and we were headed back to McMurdo to complete our mission. A Happy Birthday indeed. All ahead Full.

I'd be remiss if I don't add: the other 2 Watches of B-1 ER of the Eastwind had designed a birthday card for me. The crashed people were alive and we were headed back to McMurdo to complete our mission. A Happy Birthday indeed. All ahead Full.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Thanks again David Hoff, Best Gabby

Thanks again David Hoff,

Best

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Dave Hoff from Barron, Wi wrote on February 7, 2018 at 8:23 am

Wow, 62 years ago the USCGC Eastwind had successfully rushed the last remaining Otter to the Bay of Whales from McMurdo sound to find and rescue the people who crashed coming back from the MarieByrdLand trail party. I turned 25 Feb. 9th, 1956.

Wow, 62 years ago the USCGC Eastwind had successfully rushed the last remaining Otter to the Bay of Whales from McMurdo sound to find and rescue the people who crashed coming back from the MarieByrdLand trail party. I turned 25 Feb. 9th, 1956.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Gabby

Hello Dave, Thanks for dropping on by and leaving a note., Time flies when your having fun Gabby

Hello Dave,
Thanks for dropping on by and leaving a note.,
Time flies when your having fun
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