I sailed on the CVR form March 1967 until June 1970. I still remember it like it was yesterday and I have been proud to say I served on the CVR. I was an FTM assigned to "air aft" and WDE in Combat. I just contacted Gill Gillispie who was in "air aft" when I sailed on the CVR. I was sorry to see that Don Comar had passed away. He was the LPO in "air aft" when I reported aboard. My first day on the CVR he had me make the coffee. He told me where to get the water and not to waste any. I was really careful and did not spill a drop. Don could not wait for the light to turn red on the coffee pot so he could get his coffee. As soon as it turned red he pored himsefl a cup and took a swig and spit it out as soon as he tasted it. I had made it out of salt waater. Don neglected to tell me the cold water facuet was salt water.
I worked in "air aft", WDE and missle plot...just a bit later than you!