1971-72 Westpac Photos – Larry Ovian

Larry Ovian (BT2) shared these photos from the 1971-72 Westpac cruise.

1971-72 Westpac Photos – Wayne Tripp

Wayne Tripp (RMSN/RM3) recently ran across these photos of some of the officers aboard Isbell on the 1971-72 Westpac cruise. Click here to see all of Wayne’s Westpac photos.

Lt. Dillon:

Lt(jg) Giesemann:

Lt(jg) Nute:

Lt(jg) Schauer:

Ens. Bagley:

Ens Nakayama:

2012 Reunion Photo

Those who gathered for the 2012 USS Arnold J. Isbell reunion are pictured here on 29 Sept, 2012, in Norfolk, Virginia. The guest of honor was Retired Marine Major Charles Isbell, the son of Capt. Isbell, seated second from the right. Thanks to Max Geyer (third from right, front row) for sending this photo.

1970-1972 Photos – Ted Guess

Photos from Ted Guess (BT Div, 1970-72).

Press Release – In Korean Waters

A Korean-era press release featuring two sailors from Missoula, Mont.; Frank G. Lepiane, sonarman first class, and William J. Fuge, disbursing clerk seaman (click on images for larger versions).

1962-1964 Photos – Henry Watson

Click here for photos contributed by Henry Watson, 1962-1964.

Henry provides updates on these guys he served with:
Tim Kozack: tkozak@aol.com
David Sumstad: poppydave369@aol.com
Tom Beagley: tbeagley@msn.com
John Tankersley: twintam44@msn.com
W.D. Stockton: oldnavydd723@aol.com
Jim Young MM2 was killed in a car wreck after he got out
James Yaw MM1 passed away in ’95 or ’96

Postal Items

Here are some postal items from the ship’s post office.

Contributed by Dan Davis