Hello John Risher,
Thank you for posting. Your memory is far better than mine.
I was "oil king" on ship/after fireroom BT & had to report to the captain every hour with fuel inventory before reaching Manchester. I remember being afraid we would run out of fuel before docking. I saw nearly four complete crews come & go while I served between 1967-1971 on the Twining.
I also remember the fog being so thick you couldn't see the sea over the side of the ship between Washington State & San francisco.

I've been trying to do some research on the Twining. There are some things that you may be able to help me with.
Would you know if we ever trained with the Thomas for project SHAD(bio-weapons), training about 50 miles off the coast of San Francisco?

Also, the Twining went to the Long Beach naval ship yard for some type of repairs for around 3 months between 1969 & 1971. Would you remember what for?

One other question. Did the Twining get dispatched to south of San diego for project shad training?

Thank you for any help.

You can post here or to me at............

allanopie@peoplepc.com

In response to Allen Opie, I was the CIC Officer and Navigator when we got plastered trying to go around the typoon enroute to Pearl Harbor. The first day out, we had pizza and spaghetti for lunch. After lunch, we went to GQ for a drill. Over 95% of the crew was seasick. The smell in CIC was rememberable. I also remember when we shaddowed the Russian trawler Sarychev. When we were finally called off, we made it to the Manchester fuel piers with only 14% fuel left. Then we sailed to TI with no radar, no sonar, no LORAN, and continuous cloud cover from Washing state to San Francisco. The only Twining members I have had contact with since I left for parts west in 1970 were Wally Sleeth (the supply officer) and John Dirlam (the ASW officer). I tried to find CDR Brainard a few years back, but was unsuccessful. I will always remember the Twining (and bachelor life in San Francisco). Best wishes to all.

Hi, my father, Sonarman 3rd Class Jack Estes, served on the Twining from 1944-46. He was very proud of his old 'tin can'. If any of his surviving shipmates remember him, please get in touch with me at jestes@stny.rr.com. Thank you and thanks to everyone for your service to our country.

My father, Orville A. Rundle, served on the Twining during WWII. I have his file with photos, stories, etc. I'll send a few to the twining_dd540@yahoo.com website and ask how I might post them for all to see. If anyone knew my father (passed away in 1973), I would be most grateful to hear from you. Peter_Rundle@cox.net.

It is so good to find information from other men that were on the USS Twining
My dad served aboard the USS Twining from I think 1951-1955. My dad was Don Truesdell. My dad was so proud of his time spent in the military. My biggest regret is that I didn't ask him to tell me more about his time served during this era. He passed away in March 2003. I was so close to him and I think of him everyday. I loved him so much. I have some pictures of the Twining and several group pictures. You can't believe how I feel since I found this link to other men that were on the Twining. I would love to hear from any of you to just talk about your memories. Like I said, my dad was so precious to me and I miss him so much. A piece of me died the day he died. Please - whoever gets this message I would love to hear from you.
I live in Greeley Colorado. My email address is depetersen@comcast.net.

Edited by author 12-11-2008 12:08 AM
To Allan Opie.

I remember the incident with the Russian Trawler. We and I think the USS Cowell were ordered out of Treasure Island to steam north to intercept and shadow a trawler suspected of being a "Spy Ship". It was winter and we hit very stormy weather and rough seas off of Washington. I used to have a picture I took of the other destroyer with waves breaking over the stack. While on station one of the snipes accidently fell from a latter in the engine room seriously injuring his spine. We had to go back to Treasure Island to get him medical attention. The other thing I remember about that trip north was that the hatch to the after crew sleeping quaters sprung a leak by waves breaking over the fan tail. It was latched down from below, but leaked all the way home. No one could repair it because it was to dangerous to go on deck. Everything in the after compartment was soaked. I was Radarman 3 from Feb 1966 to Feb 1968. I not sure which year the incident occurred in, but it did happen.

bobconcrawford@adelphia.net

Hello! Like many others on here I am inquiring about anyone that may have served with &/or had memory of my father Jack (or John) Hague who served in WWII (1943-46) on the USS Twining. Anything would be most appreciated and any reply can go to mnoelleh@gmail.com

Thank you :)

Edited by author 10-26-2008 04:09 PM
Hello My name is Seamen Recruit Nash and my great uncle was on the USS TWINING between 1951-1955. His name is Leeonard Moore. i am trying to gather some information for him about shipmates and his time spent on the USS TWINING for a christmas present. If anyone can help me please contact me at taffy_08@hotmail.com. Thank You

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Treasure Island Naval Air Station CA and Toxic Waste
 
 
Please respond to this poll if you transferred through, trained, or lived on or near Naval Station Treasure Island:
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this poll was requested by rsg and he was kind enough to provide the following links for further information

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http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/land...id=CA1170090087

http://www.sfweekly.com/2006-05-24/news/toxic-acres/

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the information about contamination with Dioxin at Treasure Island Navy Base is of serious concern. The majority of Vietnam era USN sailors sent overseas to the Far East, 7th Fleet, and Vietnam were routed via Treasure Island. A large number of those returning from Vietnam and the Far East were also outprocessed for Discharge/Seperation at Treasure Island. Many of the sailors may have attended at least the Fire Fighting School, one of the Dioxin contaminated sites at T.I.



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Hello Ship Mates,
between 1967 and 1971, does anyone remember training for Shipboard Hazard and Defense(SHAD)?
Does anyone remember training with the USS Thomas off the coast of Sanfrancisco about 50 miles west?
Does anyone remember the trip to Hawaii and running into a typhoon about a 1000 miles out? I believe two were injured on that trip.
I read someone remembered the early morning trip chasing the Russian spy ship home. It was north tho. Almost to Russia. We fueled at Manchester fuel station on the way back. There was another time when a trip to Acapulco was suddenly canceled.

Opie-BT3 After fireroom 67-71

my father Ellsworth Bassett served on the Twining I believe in Korea. I grew up with a picture of the ship on my wall. Does anyone know my father or had served with him? He passed away in 1980. Brad Bassett or bradbsstt@yahoo.com

My grandfather (Kenneth Elve) served onboard the Twining from 1943-1946, and recently passed away. I was wondering if anyone served with him? If so could you e-mail me with any stories or things you remember about him? hmetse@sbcglobal.net
Thank You,
Todd Elve

I am searching for Anthony Pine. He was stationed at Treasure Island and working in communications. He gave my grandmother a pea whistle with his name engraved on it. He would hang out with friends at the Annex Bar where he met my grandmother. Please contact me at smcaskey@hotmail.com. We need some medical information for family members and we would love to get to know him. Thank You

My father served on the Twining during WWII. His name was Edward Baslik, Fireman First Class. If anyone served with him please e-mail me at 379pete@verizon.net. I would like to hear some stories and history.
                                               Thank you,
                                                  Tom Baslik

Hello everyone. I served aboard the USS Twining from 1952-1956. I was a machinest mate in the forward engine room. Some of my shipmates were Bill Norrell, Johnny Inman, Gene Morris, Jack McGloughlin and I am trying to re-connect with some of my shipmates. If you are one of the guys I've listed or were on the ship during this same time, please send a note to my email address. I'd love to discuss old times and catchup on some scuttlebutt. I have just happened upon some of my old pictures of the ship and members of the crew and can provide some scanned ones to you if you are interested. My daughter monitors email for me through her email address at karend4arbonne@aol.com I hope to hear from someone from this timeframe. Wallace Davis

Hello everyone. My father, William O. Pollett Jr.(Bill), was on the Twining from 1953-1954. I am trying to find some of his crew mates. My father isn't in the best of health and I would like to do something for him that would make him feel better. If any one has any information on where I can find a roster or if you know someone that was aboard at the same time or if you were aboard at that time and remember him please contact me at Rancie.Auger@dot.state.ga.us or at rancieb@yahoo.com. Thank you so much everyone.

Mel Wagner
I was a fireman when you and I was on the Twining. You were a chief. Then one day in VA beach Va we crossed paths that was many years ago. I'm now 73 and live in VA up in the mountains.We love it here. I hope you get this note and respond to it. Ron

Does anyone remember me. I worked in the forward engine room. My e-mail address is conn1@plateautel.net.

Hi Guys, I was one of those Sea Cadets that came on board on the 3rd weekend when it was at TI. I was there 1964-1968...ages 14 - 17 years old. I was a hospital corpsman. I received my training at Corpsman School in San Diego in 1964. The Reserve Chief HC was John Runcie who, unfortunately, passed away last December. The Dr. was John Raisbeck (an orthepedic surgeon in SF.) I was the kid that gave you all your annual shots (tetanus, typhoid, smallpox) every year. I also slept in sick bay and was woken up all night from you guys requesting APC's and other things. I'd love to be in San Diego for the reunion but no guarantees. I don't smoke now but remember the $.90 cartons of cigaretts? Also I thought the food was great. Remember those breakfasts!

Edited by author 04-23-2006 11:01 PM
I was on the Twining late 1966 through April 1967. I arrived with my friend Jim Doty (from Floridia) and we ended our service when we departed from the Twining. Anyone remember me? Bob Crawford, my friend, was also on the Twining, leaving 2/68.

For any interested parties, my e-mail address is: sandybarnes007@comcast.net

Edited by author 04-10-2006 11:19 PM
Hi guys. My name is Bob Crawford and I was on the Twining from February 1966 to February 1968. Initiatlly I was on the deck force and from there I went to the radar gang. I eventually left as a RD3. I would very much like to hear from any of my old ship mates. My e-mail address is bobconcrawford@adelphia.net.

HI SHIPMATES- I WAS ON BOARD APRIL 1967 AND THEN BECAME A AIRDALE.ANYNE WHO WANTS TO CHHAT- E-MAL ME RONALDBRICKER@MSN.COM- TAKE CAARE MATES AND ALL THE BEST RON

Edited by author 02-27-2006 11:42 AM
Hi! Welcome to the new Twining message board. The time for the Twining 2006 Reunion in San Diego is quickly approaching and there are still many commitments to be made. It would be a great help to know who is and is NOT planning on being in San Diego in October. Eddie Murphy at twiningreunion@yahoo.com would like to like to hear about your reunion intentions, Thanks.
 Feel free to use this board to keep in touch with your old shipmates.
Glenn --- Email = twining_dd540@yahoo.com