Pictures submitted by Joseph Betters

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Fleet Oiler AO62 Taluga
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Fleet Oiler AO62 Taluga
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Fleet Oiler AO62 Taluga
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A 1966 Serviceman's Guide to Hong Kong
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Rear of A-O-A Part 1 HK Servicemen's Guidebook
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It was New Years Eve 1966, and he was the youngest member of the crew.
Taken in RM living quarters.
July 2001, George Blust said it is "Stafford"
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Jan Burkholder?
Taken on the 01 level while in a Vietnam harbor. Maybe Nah Trang?
Here is a quote from Jan which I received 03/03/99
"It's not me! I was better looking and still am."
So if its not Jan then who is it?

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Scanned from a Plan of the Day, March 1966.
Lt. R.S. Hardy, XO

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Scanned from a Plan of the Day, March 1966.
Lieutenant Commander Marcus Aurelius Arnheiter, Commanding Officer
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Joseph Betters, RM3, Pearl Harbor
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Joseph Betters, 1965, just out of boot camp.

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Some more of that Green water.
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Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out, sign
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Red Circle Z
Special fittings which may be opened during long periods of several general quarters to allow for preparation and distribution of food or for cooling vital spaces such as magazines.
When open, these fittings are guarded so that they can be immediately closed if necessary.
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Black X, Used in well-protected harbors.
Except when actually in use, as for issuance of stores or for cleaning or repairs.
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6 by 6 Vance logo, Watch Dog of the Pacific, wall tile.
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The story of the voyage of the Vance under Captain Arnheiter, The Arnheiter Affair, by Neil Sheenan

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A metal on wood Watchdog of the Pacific plaque which is a 9.5 inch circle.
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Operation Deep Freeze, TF 43, 5x7 wall plaque
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A model of the USS Vance DER 387 1960 era. Built by Ralph Batykefer and photographed by Ed Lilley a Harwich, MA. photographer
You can contact Ralph about building a ship for you.
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Ralph had to scratch build many parts of this model.
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The famous speedboat and part of the Special Fire Team