CPO Emmett (Bud) Carpenter

Navy | Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment)

Dates of Service: Sep 1965 - Oct 1989

RETIRED

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Bio

Made seven deployments from the USS Shangerla (CVA 38)to the USS Constelation (CV64). Spent most of my time in fighter squadrons (vf111,vf21 3 times,vf124 a couple of traing squadrons,vt25 and vt26. One tour with TAW 3. Worked on f4s,f14s,F8s,f11,f9,A4s and T2s

Deployments

(3 years, 11 months)

Feb 1985 - Aug 1985

Western Pacific

USS Constellation Was Beach Det Maintenance Chief with VF21 flying F14s

Apr 1983 - Sep 1983

Western Pacific

Deployed on USS Coral Sea around the world Assigned to VF21 as AME shop as supervisor

Mar 1979 - Sep 1979

Western Pacific

Deployed on USS Ranger Attached to VF21 as AME shop supervisor. ON April 5 we collided with super tanker m/v Fortune severely damaging the tanker and causing significant damage to our bow.Spent most of the cruse in dry dock.

Mar 1973 - Nov 1973

Vietnam War

Deployed on USS Coral Sea Attached to fighter squardon 111. Spent half the cruise in the Tonkin Gulf off the coast of Vietnam.

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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jun 1966 - Aug 1966

AME "A" School

Certifications

Full Systems QA

Additional Specialization(s)

1966

AME: Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment

Security Clearance

Secret