USS PUFFER (SSN 652)
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barkron@aol.com
Barker, Ronald D.
ET3(SS)

Dates: Plank Owner

Comments: Decommissioned? I am a plank owner. Would like to discuss PUFFER.
Thanks

Clarence J. Brunnert
cbrunnert@oppd.com

Dates: 3/68 to 11/71

Comments: Thanks to Wayne Williamson for telling me about this Web Page. I had manny enjoyable times on the Puffer. I have some Photos of the Puffer (black/white) goung yhrough the Pannama Canel, E-div personnel and others. Be glad to share. I also have the E-div Plank Owners brass plaque. Great Web Page. I am interested in a reunion. Thanks C.J.

BROWN, Robert A.
brownr066@hawaiirr.com

Rate: TMCM(SS)196

Dates: 1968 to 1972

Message: Would like to hear from anyone serving with me during these years.

Gary J. Brown
jbsuzes@w-link.net

Dates: commisioning crew

Steve Bates
batesseteb@aol.com

Dates: Dec 70 through Dec 71

Comments: What a suprise to find this site! Keep me informed on happenings.

Steve Bates

Dates: 1970

John Bevins, SKSM(SS) Ret.
jbevins@viperlink.net

Comments: I was on the Commissioning crew of the Puffer.

Dates: 1972-1974

"Butch" Baker
jacbak@emry.net

Dates: 73-75

Comments: GREAT TIMES GOOD FREINDS...GOON TO SOON!

Bob "Rabbit" Brown
rockdancer@aol.com

Rate: ETC(SS)

Dates: 8/74-7/79

Ron Bonwell
Ccsarge@aol.com

Dates: 75 - 78

Comments: Just found the site and recognized a few names. Seem to be short on TM's though. But most of us can't write anyway. I do know where John Rauch is though and would like to locate "Tiny" Lehto if anyone knows his whereabouts.

Gene Benzing
gbenz@kcaccess

Dates: 11/75-2/76

Comments: Served aboard during a Westpac deployment and special operations.

Bob "Doc" Beauchamp
beaucham@usa.redcross.org

Rate: HM2 (SS)

Dates: 1979 to 1982

Message:

What a great website. It brought back a lot of good memories. I rode Puffer on 2 WESTPACS and loved them both--you always remember the good times.

Puffer was the first and only boat that I rode, but it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Submariners are special people.

I retired from the Navy in 1996 after 25 great years. My wife Kathie (Mrs. Doc)and 11 y.o daughter Katelyn and I now live in Northern Virgina. I'm working for the American Red Cross at the National Headquarters in DC. If your ever in the area drop by and I'll by you a cup of coffee . . .or a cold one. Bob Beauchamp, LT, MSC, USN (Ret)

Jason Bettis
b8330@aol.com

Dates: 1980-1982

Pat BishopBrown
rabbit@ricochet.net

Dates: October 81-- July 83

Comments: Hi, I transferred to the Puffer after the Gold crew of the Robert E. Lee was decommissioned. My first Wes-Pac started 5 days after I got onboard. I trained in ERLL Port & Starboard watches until I qualified. Muldoon(below), signed some of my qual sheets, if I remember right. Later, Pat.

Dates: 1982-1984

Comments: man it was good to see tegid and nick and todd and rick and big TANK!!! this is Jason. I came onboard with Tegid and Jay Anders and Bob Ferraro back in 83. where is Rick Hosack and SC Benner and Gordon Kirk and Vic vanhorn?? I am in the Phoenix Az. phone book.

DEAN BAUMGARDNER
Deanofsu@attbi.com

Comments: Don this is a great web page. I am now a SK1 at FTSCPAC DET PEARL. I am trying to get stationed in Europe. I get married Oct 2, 1999. If anyone knows how to get ahold of Tyrone Davis please let me know. My email Address is DEANOFSU@AOL.COM. I had a great time on the Puffer. I see Kevin Lang and Jim Crookham around. Just saw Mike Pitkin. Please let me know when the next reunion is. Mark Olig, we had a great softball team.

Todd Branson
TBranson@Cinergy.com

Dates: 1984 to 1989

Comments: Hello Don, Great page and idea. How have you been. I live in Indiana. Had a great time at the reunion last year. Did anyone go out Nevada this year? Right now I am a distribution control coordinator for Cinergy Corporation, responsible for Southern Indiana. I decided to leave the plants for an office job. E-mail me sometime.

Jeff Baumgarten
mfuce@hotmail.com

Dates: 11/85-12/88

Comments: My first thought was that this website must be some cruel, sick joke. Cook, you're such a lifer!!! I can't believe Kester and Geiger are still alive. Wonders never cease! I'll tell Fox about this.

Michael Bisnett
mbisnett@msn.com

Dates: 9/17/86 to 7/4/90

Comments: Finally found you guys, life sure is good since EAOS!!! Have been working for the same company since getting out. Have a family, house and a life. My nearest manager is in Chicago, Iam in Southern California.

Larry Bolden
boldone@net-magic.net

Dates: 1986-1991

Comments: not sure about the dates but i did serve with Don Cook, MS3 Luoto and ET(something) Fairbanks. Somebody E-Mail me and let me know what's up with you these days.

Eugene Burgess
eburg10124@aol.com

Dates: 11/87-4/91

Comments: Great Page, Out of the navy now. Still technically in the reserves but I never found time to drill. After leaving Puffer I worked a few years at CSDG-1 on the hill in San Diego. Left the navy in 1994, moved across country, and took a job with TRW as a Belway Bandit. I married 11/94. My wife and I are now back in San Diego. I'm in the telecom industry working for Alcatel. I keep in touch with some of the wardroom. Lorin Selby (now LCDR) is teaching at Annapolis. He he is now married and has a new baby boy. Jim Kresge (now LCDR) is living in Va and working somewhere in DC. Kerry Ingalls (now CDR) is in SC running a floating prototype. Soon to move on to a CO job.

Bye for now. Gene

Cory Burgland
cnc699@earthlink.net

Rate: ms3(SS)

Dates: 88-91

Message: If anyone remembers me feel free it e-mail me. Has any one seen Ray Moody of Larry Bolden? What about Lt.Gray A.K.A chop. or what of Steve Perrin.

Robert Barnes
rbarnes2@hotmail.com

Dates: SEP88-SEP92

Comments: I was on the Puffer with XO Malagon and CO Kyle. I remember MS2 Bolden, Cedric Bell, FT2 Martin, QMC Kruzensk, MM2 Conger, Ltcdr Mack (NAV), MM3 Hickey, these are only a few right now that i remember. After I left the puffer i went to bangor WA for Brother duty on board the USS ALASKA Blue Crew. Don i know im a coner and all but i have a lot of pictures from WESTPAC 89-90 and a few from the Ice run in 91 if you would like me to mail them then just Email me.. Also anyone who remembers me i would like to catch up on everyone.. GREAT PAGE DON......

Comments: Hello all: Just want to give an update. I will be in San Diego on board the AGSS Dolphin starting 08Jun98. Would like to stay in touch with the Crew.

Mailing Address:
17711 Oakmasters Court
Spring, TX 77379

If any one knows the where abouts of QMC Kruzensk or the QM Gang, Please send me a note. Good luck to Every One....

(QM)ET1(SS) Robert Barnes.......

Comments: Update: Still in san diego on board the Uss Dolphin, serving with ET2 Dawson, ET2 Blocker, and ET1 Golson, who now works at sqd 11.. Keep intouch or the memories will fade...

reply: Bernard Anthony Kruzensk III
kruzensk@exite.com

Comments: this is in response of looking for my father, QMC Kruzensk, he is living in denison, texas.

YN2(SS) David M. Beckham
david.m.beckham@saic.com

Comments 8/16/00: I can't believe that there are still updates to this site. Still living in San Diego. Working with SAIC at 1299 Prospect in Downtown Lajolla. Drop me an e-mail!!! Good job on the web site!

Comments: I was stationed on the USS PUFFER (SSN 652) from March 1991 to June 1995. Please add my information to the guest book.

James L. Barnes
jlb@myself.com

Timm M. Berg
timm_berg@hotmail.com

Dates: 90-92

Ron Blakley
rblakley1@indy.rr.com

Rate: FT2

Dates: 1991 - 1994

Message: The old girl is gone but the soul remains. Hey to all Puffer sailors. It was great serving on a ship as distinguished as "Ours". Thanks to the Old Timers for setting the trend

Rick Brock-Jones
brock@cyberramp.net

Dates: 91-93

Comments: Great site. I just e-mailed several guys from the guestbook. Hope to hear from them and others. As much as I hated the Navy, I sure miss some of the good times and good guys (still don't miss the Navy). E-mail me fellas.

sts3 (ss)David Ball
jfuson@iea.com

Dates: May 15 92-Nov 2 96

Comments: Just cant get rid of the boat.

Joshua Besser
sdbsrs@pacbell.net

Dates: 1/93 to 6/96

Comments: Part of the Ediv gang with Steve O-, Doo Doo Brown Nut Palmer, Big Sauce, Jimmy Gump and a whole lot of Chuck's. Hanging in San Dog still. Went to the USS Pogy after Decom WHAT A HELL HOLE THAT PLACE WAS!

Calling all Edivers, whats up?

Michal (aka doo-dooo) Brown
michal@tscnet.com

Dates: 1/93-6/96

Comments: Huh?...What happened to "2nd call"?....Ok....Tell Palmer I'm on my way back......zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Patrick Bybee
bybee@sprintmail.com

Dates: 93-Decomm

Comments: Who would've thought, thered be a page for this rust bucket. Boat had it's moments, but the guys were always the BEST! Decommissioned her and went to the OHIO (SSBN-726(B)). Out in '98. (No R.J., I never did re-up) Nice page. Byb.

Comments: Howdy, I speant the last 1.5 years of my U.S.Navy career on the USS PUFFER (SSN-652). She was a good boat with a great crew. I retired in April 1995. I currently live in the Oklahoma City area. I'm self employed and loving life.