A roll call of all Marine Crash crew personnel who I know or who have sent me their information
Updated 24 October 2009
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Cabrido, Ray In '82 Avionics threw my butt out for lack of intellectual motivation.
Crash Crew gave Hope to knuckleheads like me.
If anyone is ever in Vegas look me up.
Ray Cabrido, Swing Shift Supervisor
Security Department, NYNY Hotel-Casino
Cadrette, Marvin Rome, New York
Born 1939
Rank PFC.
I was in The Marine Corps From 27. Nov,1956 Thurs, 27 Nov, 1959
My MOS. was 6461 Aircraft Crash fire and Rescue. during my tenure there were several Crashes. two that were fatal. I can still recall those events like it was yesterday, I was young and had first hand experience at what a Crash was like was like after helping Doc Bono put a pilot in a black bag,, It was tough sleeping for a few nights but Then when I would think of the ones that are still around because we were there, It tends to even things out some, I am now a Grand father of seven now and I know that there must be a lot of Navy & Marine flyers that are also Grand Parents because of The tremendous effort put fourth by the Crash Fire and Rescue.I can still recall the time when I was on a hand line working my way to the plane when someone dragged a hand line behind me and broke the foam blanket leaving me in the middle of a reflash, I then heard some yelling out by the rest of the crew "Don't turn around" " Don't turn around!!! Than I felt the from hit me in the back, It sure felt heavy as that stinky shit cascaded down on me from that turret, then I heard our Crew Chief Shout out to me
walk backwards!! walk backwards!! Cadrette!! "very" careful !' Then when I thought it was safe to get out of there and didn't see any flames, I quickly realized why I wasn't supposed to turn around, a surge of foam hit my face shield and I couldn't see shit after that but I was in the safe zone and a little wiser for the next time we went
To a crash sight. Oh! The brother that Dragged the hand line through the Foam felt real Bad about the situation. But I felt more sorry for Him After Ol' Gunny Sgt. Clemets finished Chewing his ass out more than a Drill instructor, I think that young Pvt got more heat from the Gunny then I did in that reflash. Gunny was real tuff if one of us messed up he would make us pull running guard on the fire Trucks all night. Needless to say we only pulled one tour of his guard duty.
Gunny lived and breathed Crash Crew and he was always honing us.
if he walked up to you and asked you a technical question like how many points on a certain Air Craft Sling or how many galons of foam
your truck put out per minute you had better darn well know it.
sometimes on walking by the office I would see The old Sarg in there laughing and Joking with some of the guys that worked in the office, I would think to myself Hmmmm? that ol' bastard can smile after all,, As the years go by I know why he was so tough He looked at us like we were teenagers in his Marine Core and didn't want to see us get killed or maimed, He was an old WW II Vet with ribbins up the ass. and hash marks that were only inches away from his rockers I can go on all night with this but in closing I'll say keep up the great work on this web site It's whats needed
Marv Cadrette
Jr. vice commandant
Marine Corps League
Edward L. Smith Det.
Rome, New York.
red9987@earthlink.net
mcahoon@castaway.cc.uwf.edu Cpl Cahoon, Tobias 7051
90/94 MCRD Parris Island Platoon 2020 Feb 91
Out: MCB Kaneohe Bay, CFR
Sgt. Jeffrey Lea & Sgt. Dameon Farrar, drop me a line.
Wendell Campbell Wendell E. Campbell USMC CFR 78-82 Last rank: E-4
The Island Summer 78
NAS Millington til Dec. 78
MCAS Iwakuni Jan. 79 - Jan. 80
MCAS Yuma, Az. Jan. 80 - May 82
Last 6 months Asst. NCOIC of Training
Just thanks for the page and I raise a glass to all. Those I served with and those I did not have the pleasure.
SEAN CARLSON CRASH CREW @ MCAS BEAUFORT 9/71 - 3/73,
THEN MCAS KANEOHE BAY,HI CRASH CREW TIL 1/75 WHEN DISCHARGED. HATED THE LOW COUNTRY BUT LOVED HAWAII!
Carnes, JasonI was with CFR Kaneohe Bay, HI from 1990 to 1993.
Carroll, Michael J. SrCRISPY CRITTER USMC 6461
Plt-230-1963 Paris Island,
Mcas Tustin.
Danang 10-65 - 6-66.
1965-1966-MAG 11 DANANG RVN
A toast to all of our brothers that have gone to the other side.OOORAH and Semper Fi.
Carter, Cecilits been years since i've had to remember but i think this is the right order.
boot camp may-aug 79 pi 3rd btn h co. plt 3032
nas memphis training affr 79
cecil field fl 79
bogue field nc 80-81
el toro ca 81-82
yuma az 82-83
29 palms ca 83-84
cecil field fl 84-85
James R. Casey
As for my career: March 67 Enlisted for Aviation Operations
March 68 Operations Clerk, VMA-214, MCAS El Toro
February 69 Aviation Safety Statistician, 3d MAW HQ, MCAS El Toro
December 69 Aviation Safety NCO, 1st MAW, MCAS Iwakuni
May 70 Asst. Operation Chief & Squadron Gunner, HMM-263,
Marble Mt,. Vietnam
January 71 Operations Chief, VMFA-312, MCAS Cherry Point
Jun 71-Feb 73 Inactive Reserves
March 73 Asst. Operations Chief, MAG-14, MCAS Cherry Point
May 75 Operations Chief, VMCJ/VMAQ-2, Cherry Pt, Iwakuni, USS
Midway, USS Coral Sea
March 78 Operations Chief, VMAT(AW)-202, MCAS Cherry Point
March 80 Promoted to Warrant Officer
November 80 Asst, Recovery Officer, OIC, Crash Fire Rescue,
Squadron Adjutant, MABS-14, MCALF Bogue Field
July 82 OIC, Crash Fire Rescue, MCAS Cherry Point
June 85 EAF/CFR Officer, HQ, FMFPAC, Camp Smith, Hawaii
June 88 USN/USMC CFR NATOPS Model Manager, NAVAIRSYSCOM,
Washington, DC
July 91 OIC, Crash Fire Rescue, Recovery Officer & VAL
Officer, MCAS Iwakuni
July 92 EAF Systems Deputy & CFR Program Manager,
NAVAIRSYSCOM, Washington, DC
July 95 OIC, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, MCAF Quantico
July 96 OIC, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, MCAS Iwakuni
July 97 Aircraft Fire Protection & Recovery Officer, HQMC,
Washington, DC
Whew! Didn't realize I've been around that long. I'm looking
forward to meeting you and seeing old friends at Beaufort this
summer. Till then.
I'm presently the OIC of the MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Crash Crew. In
July I'll be heading to Headquarters, Marine Corps for my last
assignment as the CFR Guru. I'll miss the troops and the action
on and off the airfield. Crash Fire Rescue was the best career
move I could have made. When it's all over and done with I can
honestly say, "been there, done that"! Semper Fi.
Greetings, I've moved from MCAS Iwakuni to the Pentagon, better
known as the five-sided wind tunnel. Any and all crashcrewmen,
past and present, let me know if I can be of service.
Catrambone Jason L
Plt 1114 Sept93 to Dec93 CFR school in may of 94 millington Tn.
Iwakuni 94-95 Kaneohe 95-96
I'm looking for any old friends that I served with
: Sgt. Paul Cavanagh
Jack Colbyoriginally
Albany,Ga. Stationed in Okinawa
I have a very small role with Marine CFR. I am an Assistant Chief
on the structural side. Keep up the good work!!
: Cpl
Robert Cole III
Mcas Cherry Point
OORAH. Thank God for hard charging web sites. What a nice break
from the crap the rest of society wants. Marines,crash trucks,
foam, fire, what else could a Dog want. Keep up the work, if
there is anything we can do don't hesitate to ask. SEMPER FI P.S.
Why is it that no-one stays at the Point..... hhmmm. Willie T-
I'm still tracking you.
Felipe C Chavira
Hola amigos from El Paso Tx.
I enlisted in Mar 93, went to Memphis in Oct 93. and was stationed at MCAS Tustin
until March 99
Currently working at an Army base as a Firefighter/Engineer. I am giving the Army, Air Force,
Navy, and yes the Coasties a hard time
Matrixs@AOL.com
Mesa Az USA Cpl Collom, Bryan 7051 90/94
MCRD San Diego Platoon 2115 Dec 90
MWSS 274 Cherry Point N.C.
MWSS 271 (I think) Futenma Okinawa
Jeez, I was really a bastard when I was in..........hehe
George T. ConesetEntered Corps Aug 61. MCRD Diego,
the to Millington for Crash Crew. Stayed on as permanent personnel. Worked with Gunny Appleby, Sgt. Bethune and those I cannot recall now. Close buddies with Rich Zehtner.
Transferred to MCAS Bueafort Mag 32 in 63. Many happy days and a ton of bore days. When reporting for duty worked day on two off. Shortly there after switch to day on day off. Discharge as Cpl. in 65.
Worked for Federal Civil Service at NAS Glenview, Ill for @ 2 years.
Moved to Adrian, Mi in 71, got on Adrian Fire Department and just retired with 29 yrs. of service.
Would like to hear from anyone who may have served with me, gconeset@yahoo.com.
Coronado 94-96 CFR MCAS New River
96-97 CFR MCAS Iwakuni
98-98 CFR MCAS Beaufort
Hellos Hellos all you good ol guys! Drop me a wire if ya served with me back in the good ol days. Man i don't miss hotspot one bit
Joe D Cowles Crash Fire Rescue Yuma 66-70
Gary W. Cox, Sr. Marion,
Ohio
Memphis, Nov.1974-Feb.1975;
Quantico Crash Crew Feb.1975-Feb. 1976;
MSG Naples, Italy 2/76-2/78;
New River Crash Crew 1978 to 1979.
Not all good Marines served in the 'Nam, we all are good Marines
! Once ... Always ! Semper Fi
Currently a Special Disabled Veteran Outreach Specialist for the
State of Ohio, and soon to be District 6 Commander for the
American Legion. I am on several committees, and a graduate of
Fire Science from Columbus State Comm. College in 1982.
Just returned from the 1997 Crash Crew Reunion at MCAS Beauford,
S.C.
Really had a nice turn out, and Top Crowley was a great host.
Was really looking forward to seeing my buddies from MCAS
Quantico (Feb.1975-Feb. 1976) or MCAS(H) New River
(Feb.1978-Feb.1979)
. After my Honorable Discharge from the Corps. I attempted to
re-enlist back into Crash Crew, but found out my hearing had
deteriated beyond the limits,
So I filed for a Service Connected Disability, and was rated over
30%.
I am a graduate of Columbus State Community College with an
Associates Degree in Fire Science, and returned to CSCC for
another time after I was told I would never be able to be a
firefighter, again.
I am currently the District Commander for the American Legion in
Ohio, and belong to 7 Veteran Service organization, including the
Marine Corps. League.
Looking forward to hear from anyone involved in Crash Crew or in
todays terminalogy, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting. Semper Fi,
all, Gary Cox Cpl. 1974-1979
CRABTREE,
Charles "Jess"
Duty Assignments: MCRD Parris Island May-Aug, 1988
Iwakuni Japan 88 Dec-89 Dec
MCAS New River 90 Jan-92 May
Desert Shield/Storm Jan-May
Currently U.S. Army Military Police Investigator...I know will
tell you all about it when you e-mail..
Croman
J.G.I was at Cherry Pt. as a crash crewman from 1986-1991 with Rich Thacker, we were together during desert Storm, I need to get up with him also. I got out a Sgt. and have been a Fire fighter/EMT at Norfolk International Airport since then. Your site is a refreshing step back in time that i truly miss!!
also may be contacted at Jon Croman
Sgt. Robert A.Cronin
Crash Crew Cherry Point N.C.and Roosevelt Roads P.R.
MAG-32,MABS-32 1954-1957
Crow, P. M.
PFC June 2001 to Present
MCAS Cherry Point
Crowder, Al Missing all the hard charging devildogs from Mcas Cherry Point 86-91.
Hoping all you leathernecks are safe and sound. God speed!
haz@home.com SSGT CURCIO, Thomas L 7051/8411
70/80 MCRD San Diego Platoon 3088 Jan 71
My Old Units: MCB CampPen,
MCAS Iwakuni,
RS Detroit,
MCAS El Toro
Medically retired in 1980, moved back to Washington State, obtained a BS in
Education, eventually went to work for the Department of the Army. Currently
I am the Program Manger and the Lead Gov't Inspector for Environmental
Compliance at Ft. Lewis Washington. I manage a staff of 5, where we are
responsible for compliance in such diverse areas as Hazardous Waste, Clean
Air and Clean Water and the Historical Preservation Act . Our office also
provides several training modules for both civilians and the military
community in proper management of hazardous wastes. I have also been
assigned to our Armor Brigade as a Technical Advisor and have accompanied
them on deployments to the Yakima Training Center and the National Training
Center. Among other duties as assigned, I'm certified for Incident Response,
Weapons of Mass Destruction, DOJ, Certified for Clandestine Drug Labs,
Certified to the Specialist Level for Haz-Mat Response. Most of the time, my
compliance and teaching duties keep me out of the field these days.
John Hewitt, if you're still out there, drop me a note!
michael p curran
served as navy hospital corpsman at yuma76-77 was on duty the night of accident in 1977 cant remember the date two marine aviators died that night any one remember the date it would help me immensely any info would help after all these years i feel i have to get in touch with one of the families at least to let them know about their loved ones last night one marine was named connors or connor i believe his family was from philadelphia i know from his history that night he had two small children and a wife sure would like to let them know their daddy was a hero in cant get that night out of my mine. i was on duty that night with hm2 beatty from arkansas take care good luck
Cusimano,Peter
USMC crash crew Nov.1963-Nov.67 Cherry point,Iwakuni Japan, Bogefield NC. Then Cherry point again
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