VP-40

[DiamondZ]

Jumped ....ship so to speak

Smithers,

Out of the Navy, starting over again in the civilian world. Aint so bad on the other side except for the paycheck.

 

[Jimi]

99,

Anyone out there heard from Richards and BVK?

Smithers

Smithers!! Man, I swear I was just talking about you. Saw someone who looked like you in A-Town and said to Jill, I wonder what Weylin's doing??

Can't believe I haven't been checking this thread, I'd have responded to you long ago. Anyway, since it's (very) fresh in my mind, here's the big JR-BVK(R) news... we're now sporting a Connor. Connor Kempen Richards, born this morning (yes, this morning!) to a very tired Jill. Our first. We're hoping he has my looks and her temperament. Wait, scratch that, reverse it.

If you're on our mass email list you'll get the official email with pics forthwith, rightly. Just happened I jumped on here first when I saw the email that said that there was a new msg. from DiamondZ. Hope all's well!

-JR

(yes, flying for JB. And digging it)

 

[VP-40 Igor]

Igor, checking in!

Stumbled across this forum via Google. Couldn't stop reading the posts (and laughing) while at work...Hey, PowerPoint can wait, right?

I landed back in the NW last year, after getting out of the Navy in 2002 and working inside the Beltway for a couple of years. Been working P-8A for Boeing most of that time, and lovin' every minute of it!

Evil Bob (currently VP-40 OPSO) sent me a list of VP-40 alums he knew of recently. Happy to share if anyone is curious.

-Igor

Semper Marlin

 

[Inigo]

Yeah, the band is back together. Hope everyone is doing great. JR, great pix of the boy you emailed out, congrats.

 

[DiamondZ]

Revive this thing one more time...

i think i have too much free time now....

 

[RightTraffic]

I'm catching up!! (to VP-40 Pilots)

Yo guys whats up!

Its O.B. (VP-40 SS3 from back in the day 1998-2003). I am finally sitting in the front of the bus! I really have to thank alot of you VP-40 guys for helping me out in getting where I want to be. I am currentl flying cargo on Metroliners and Saab 340 out of MIA. I Have heard alot of good things about you all. Let me know whats up!!!

Peace

Jay

 

[rmloan]

Hello Jay, I know of an SS1 and an FE becoming pilots. With you covering the SS3 position and me covering the aircrew ordnanceman position, we just need an IFT. I'm in the right seat of the Airbus A300 at FedEx. I could have held Captain of the Boeing 727 but I would have been the junior guy. Let me know if you need help getting to FedEx. My home email is [email protected].

 

[Lusty]

Currently bored and figured I would jump on to say hello and see who else comes out from the shadows. Diamond- Thanks for the "roll-call", hope all is well; where are you, etc.? I see Smithers every once in a while, and just MAY take his job for a follow on. (or I MAY finish my DH tour and do my, get this, "joint tour", yikes--at least it isnt a night trap in a thunderstorm, right?) Mr Loan!! Good to see you! I imagine FEDEX is going well with plenty of Marlin support these days. heck, I may call you in 3-5 (No, not THAT kind of time). O.B. is that REALLY you? My SS3 from Afghanistan? Well, well, you have come a long way from checking in with "RedCrown". Good work! OK, good to hear from people and hope more respond. I am off to make sure my two, yes TWO, daughters are still sleeping.

Lusty

Lusty

 

[RightTraffic]

Hey Guys!!!

Mr. Loan..wow.. how are you doing!! I remeber you from Misawa. I am not sure if you remember me ...AW2 O'Bryant. I had to break out the cruise book to make sure that you were the right person I had in mind! I am glad to see that you retired and got a job with FedEx. I worked at the MIA Ramp (FDX) for a little while and that is how I got the job I have now. I will email you so we can stay in touch

Lusty..Whats up man!!! I am glad to see that you are doing good. How is it flying F-18s??? Im doing okay these days just trying to build some PIC time so I can move on. It feels great to finally be flying instead of going for a ride!! How much longer do you have left in the Navy??

Later

Jay

 

[Inigo]

Inigo Moving

Hey all,
After a couple of years in the great state of Colorado, the Montoya family is relocating to Atlanta. While we are sad to leave CO, we are happy in that we will be near more friends and family in Atlanta.
My job has me traveling over most of the US but I will now concentrate on the area between Texas and DC, to include all of SEC country, that doesn't suck.
Hope everyone is well.

 

[DiamondZ]

Quick update...

Relocated to the Memphis area.

Starting w/FedEx on Nov 13th....thanks to all the former Marlins for their help.

Had a good time with CAL...thanks Tweeter.

Go Bucks!

 

[Spoon]

Snapper,

Just got back from the P.I. this week - I thought I was going to finish my career before I had to go to that place. Saw J. Stevens there and some of the other Usual Suspects. You still owe me for bagging out on Mike's wedding! See ya,

Spoon

 

[RightTraffic]

Yo Z
Whats up!! Congrats and good luck with your new job. I almost got the mins for FedEx so hopefully I will get a chance to deliver the purple promise as well!

Later

OB

 

[DiamondZ]

Hey Dinigo...

Go Bucks!!!

 

[Nittany Lion]

Go Bucks???

Go Bucks!!!

I am surprised Inigo has not sent any comments following the game. Maybe he is still celebrating. Thankfully the Big 10 has PSU and Wisconsin to carry the load in the bowl games.

 

[DiamondZ]

Maybe I was refering to Milwaukee's basketball team....what an embarassment.:bawling:

 

[Smithers]

Silence from the OSU fans(Potty and Big Mouth Mike)?!?! Don't understand it...I guess a wood shedding like that would force anyone to keep the pie holw shut.

 

[Inigo]

Actually saw Potty in Memphis after the game but kept it civil, guess I am getting old. Clearly a good couple of years for the Gators.
Glad someone revives this thing every now and then, good to hear from you guys.
Still at HD, just hired my latest VP-40 guy (Jack Vaughn). I am building a strong, yet subversive network.

 

[Nittany Lion]

HD New Hires

Glad to see that the SEC grad knows that the best come from the Big 10. Good luck Jack. If you are in Memphis before mid June let me know. I am going through upgrade training now.

 

[Inigo]

Are we ready for some Football

I am stoked for some college football. I think the Gators are probably a decent top ten team but not enough this year to crush. Tough to go all the way when you replace 9 starters on defense.

Next year we will be off the hook.