Re: Lost another Seawolf and LIFE Member in Illinois

Posted by CDRMB on
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A follow-up to my previous regarding the VA-75 crash.

I don't know what the Navy does today to recognize rescue swimmers but I don't remember the two POs in my crew getting any type of recognition other than a short thank-you from Grady Jackson.  But I do wish the Navy automatically recognize the bravery of the guys in the back of the helo for what they did on such occasions.   My two petty officers did their jobs magnificently.  PO Mooberry guiding us over the survivor and PO Aklin for dropping into the water covered in jet fuel on a black-assed night.  That ain't for the faint of heart.  We all remember significant events from our flying days and this is in the top two or three for me.