U. S. Navy Memories

The Flower Child served in the USS Ranger (CVA-61) from April 18, 1962 through July 18, 1964. During this tour of duty he advanced from Seaman Apprentice to Yeoman Third Class. Yeoman is a Navy Term for Administrative Assistant. During his Tour in Ranger the Flower Child worked in the Operations Office, Served a tour as a Mess Cook and also worked in the Air Intelligence Office. For those who may be interested the CVA designator means Aircraft Carrier - Attack. The USS Ranger was the first Carrier to deploy with the famed F-4 Phanthom Aircraft.