Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven Five

1966-1971, I was in NARTU Lakehurst, NARMU751. We support HS75 flying the SH 3A while I was there. We also had an S2 squadron, VS75? I cannot verify this squadron designation. Was anyone else there during this time to verify the VS squadron?

1970-1972, NAS Lskehurst. We flew SH-3A SEAKINGS -

1972, When I was there we actually had some SH-3A models

1976, I served with the HS-75 Emerald Knights Squadron from Jul 76' - Dec 79', stationed at NAS/NAEC Lakehurst. We were transferred to NAS Wilgro in Jun 79'. I served as Ops Yeoman under Lt. George S. Loeslien, Jr., and sailed aboard the USS Independence and USS Nimitz, out of NAS Norfolk, during our Active Duty stretches, along with the Reservist that we trained. Our CO was CDR Cooligan, and CDR Pence rec'd commmand before we moved. To have served where the Hindenberg fell in a blaze, and being housed in Hangar Six where a blimp once sat, was quite a bit of history to be a part of. Standing Watch those cold winter nights was a bit spooky in that hangar, but it made you realize how insignificant we are in the grand scheme of it all. Operations personnel included Brian, Sully, Dennis & Dan. Old Salts I recall were (O's) Strano, Savioli, Aune, & Walls; (E's) were Bob Shuck, Jerry Hogan, Dorsman, Charles Cuthbert, Dave Baker (RIP), PJ Long, and Levi joined us in WilGro. I owe a debt of gratitude to all those whom I served with, the good, the bad and the indifferent. And thanks for not throwing me overboard (smile). I owe a HUGE THANKS to Lt. Michael Matt, as a particular use of his verbage that I use to this day is "would you be so kind as to...". And lastly, to AO1 Bobby Smith, I'm still humbled to this day for you and your wife making sure I met your neighbor, Rose, at the Squadron Christmas party, Dec., 1979. Christmas "came" early for her and I (no pun intended) that year because of you both. She was a stunning and vivacious lady. Hail to the Fleet!

1977-79 I was stationed with HS-75. The insignia is correct. AWH1 We lost three crewman in a helicopter crash that occurred at Willow Grove as they were shooting touch and goes. At that time we were stationed at Lakehurst.

1978-1979, NARDET Lakehurst ... moved to NASWILGRO and served in HS-75 til July 85...SH-3D Aircraft. Helicopter Tactical ASW 1st Crewman, Plane Captain, NATOPS -

1979, the squadron moved from Lakehurst to Willow Grove that summer. When graduating a school I had put in for hs75 @ Lakehurst but when my orders came in it was for Willow Grove. I reported there in Aug of 79.

1980-1984, I was at NAS Willow Grove with HS-75 Flying SH-3D ... Great Command!!

1983-1985, I was with 75, then transitioned and a Plankowner in HSL-94...great cammand!

1985-1989, This was my first squadron, when they moved to Jacksonville. I was there on ground when they moved the first cruse box on deck.nyou can say i was the first member of HS-75 in Jacksonville.

1988, I transferred to the squadron from NARU Norfolk, VA. I retired from them in 1993

1989-1994, My father retired in 1994 from HS-75 Stephen Wade Roszel served this squadron from late 80's early 90's to 94

1995, HS-75 had moved to NAS Jacksonville by the time I joined the command in mid 1995