OT, Still great to be an American.

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Steve, I worked Sickbay at MayportNS dispensary in the 70's. Last homeport for the Forrestal CV59 and the Sara CV60.

I have a lotta respect for the Carrier guys. Had to be the toughest duty in the USN. But jeez, did you all have latex allergies?.. We had to stockpile the reefers with cases of Pennicillin when She was steaming home from the Med. Talk about a pandemic.

Ah yes, the Med. Did one cruise in 1962 for six months. Best time I ever had in my life!!

Now if you want to talk pennicillin, that was reserved for the boys returning from the Caribbean cruises. Montego Bay, Port-o-Prince, etc.

BTW, in good old days the Forrestal was an "attack" carrier, ergo CVA.