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BIALEK, Chester H. chbialek_usn@hotmail.com "...I served with VPB-114, VPB-904 (Reserves) at NAS Glenview, Illinois, VP-ML-54 (PBY and PV-1), VP-721 (PB4Y-2) and VP-722 (P2V). Retired in 1965 after 20+ years. Some hops in P-3's later at NBU. Participated in base closure ceremony..." [14SEP2009]


CASSIDY, ADC Robert J. Retired https://naval-air.org/flightlog/moreinfo.asp?UID=2650 "...ADC Robert J. Cassidy, USNR - NFL Number: 2650 - Date of Birth: 5/18/1929 - Date In: 1/13/1947 - Date Out: 4/20/1974 - City, State: Vernon Hills, IL - School Attended: La Salle Univ. - Aircraft Flown: P-3, P2V, PB4Y, PBY5A, TBF - Ship or Unit: VP-ML-54, VP-721, VP-772, VP-62 and VR-54 - Pilot Desg.: Aircrew/Priv. Pilo - Theaters, Campaigns, etc.: Cuban Miss. Crisis - Associations/Service Organizations: ANA American Legion Glenview Survivors Fleet Reserve Assn. - Highest personal decoration or award: Navy Commendation - Significant Achievements: - 6054 Flight Hours. Vice Pres. Ilinois Small Business Assn. Juris Doctorate, M.B.A. and a B.A. Vice President AJF Industr. In Memoriam? No..." [04DEC2005]


DAVIS, ADR3 William "Bill" id13737@aol.com "...I served with VP-721 (1952-1973) at NAS Glenview, Illinois..." [BIO Updated 22MAY2013 | 27SEP2011]


GUETTER, CDR Paul Michael Retired goguetter@aol.com "...I was served with VP-721 (1960-1961) at NAS Glenview, Illinois as a Photo Intelligenceman (PT) and transfered to NAIRU 721. My uncle RMC Frank Charles Guetter was also a VP-721 crew member; although he retired from VP-721 in 1968 at NAS Glenview, Illinois. Years earlier, my father and my mom's brother also served in VP-721. Years later, my brother served aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV 42) - we are a Navy family. I served as the Reserve Intelligence Program Officer at NAS Glenview, Illinois, NARDET NAS Twin Cities, Minnesota, NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts, NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, NAS North Island, San Diego, California and the Amphib Base Coronado. I served in Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, and elsewhere in South East Asia. I served as a Naval Intelligence Officer, Air Navigation Officer, OIC of deployed units ashore and aboard several aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War. I retired from the USN after 20 years. I worked for Kaman Aerospace Corp. during the Reagan presidency. Kaman (at that time) was doing R&D for the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). When the US Congress cut funding for SDI - I worked for the US Army at Fort Belvoir and Fairfax, Virginia. I took a lateral transfer to the US Air Force, MacDill AFB - specifically, I worked for US Central Command, CCJ2 during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Blackhawk Down in Somalia. I retired from DoD after 10 years. Since then, I have been a faculty member for the University of Phoenix and Hillsborough County Public Schools. I am still teaching..." [06APR2020]


HOECKELBERG, Bob Pbylvr@compuserve.com "...I entered USNR in June 1949. First squadron was VP-ML-54, later changed name to VP-721. From VP-721 there was a split off and another squadron was created that was VP-722. I was in all three ending up with VP-722. Leaving two four year enlistments and one Truman year extension on all enlistments. Was Aircrew on PBY6A, PB4Y2 and with a few rides on P2V's..." [31DEC2000]


KIDD, CDR William C. https://naval-air.org/flightlog/moreinfo.asp?UID=1649 "...CDR William C. Kidd, USNR - NFL Number: 1649 - Date of Birth: 1/1/1941 - Date In: 1/1/1941 - Date Out: 1/1/1960 - City, State: Pass Christian, MS - School Attended: Harvard University - Aircraft Flown: PBY, PV-1, PB4Y-2, F4F, SB2C - Ship or Unit: VP-31, VPB-141 and VP-721 - Pilot Desg.: PPC - Theaters, Campaigns, etc.: Atlantic - In Memoriam? No..." [11DEC2005]


LAURAITIS, AWC Thomas A. Retired tomluth55@gmail.com "...I served with VF-81/VA-81 (1956-1959), VP-721 (09/1959-10/1968), VP-70V-2 (10/1968-11/1970) and VP-60 (1970-1989)..." [08JUL2018]


MUELLER, ATN2 Cliff B. buzz@lanset.com "...I served with VP-721 from 1961 to 1967. I was the Flight Communicator in Crew 2. Our PPC was CDR Don Batchelder and my Plane Captian was ADR1 Gene Siemeck. VP-721 was called to duty for the Cuban missle crissis. We back filled patrol duty for VP-24 that was deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba..." [16APR2004]


PELT, ADR2 Robert Van https://naval-air.org/flightlog/moreinfo.asp?UID=495 "...ADR2 Robert Van Pelt, USNR - NFL Number: 495 - Date of Birth: 5/4/1931 - Date In: 1/1/1949 - Date Out: 4/1/1965 - City, State: Chicago, IL - Aircraft Flown: PBY-5A, PBY-6A, PB4Y-2, P2V-5F - Ship or Unit: VP-ML-54, VP-721 and VP-722 - Pilot Desg.: Flight Engineer - Associations/Service Organizations: Nav Av Museum Fdn Tailhook Assn Survivors Club - Highest personal decoration or award: Armed Forces Medal - Significant Achievements: - V.P. Univ. Illinois Dads Assn. District Vice Chairman Boy Scouts Chicago. Listed in Who's Who in the Midwest and in America 1989. Captain with Chicago Fire Dept. In Memoriam? No..." [04DEC2005]

PHINNEY, LCDR Richard (Dick) H. Retired USN100@MSN.com "...Joined VP-ML-54 at NAS Glenview, Illinois in 1948. Squadron later re-designated VP-721. Prior service Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. Flight program ended when war ended. Drilled with VP-721 in PBY's as Flight Engineer Striker. Graduated from college in 1950 and applied for a direct commission. Was commissioned Ensign in 1951. Served in VR-721 as Maintenance Officer and Personnel Officer and later Admin. Officer. I drilled in several ground units after they made VP's all flying personnel and with some luck retired as Liutenant Commander..." [25MAY2002]


ROESSLER, John john.roessler@vaisala.com "...I drilled with VP-721 at NAS Glenview, Illinois from 1963 thru 1966. I was commissioned after graduating from college and served in Market Time patrol off the coast of Vietnam. Joined CIVPAC in 1972..." [24APR2003]


SWANSON, Burt burt@citlink.net "...I served with VP-54 which later became VP-721 in NAS Glenview, Illinois. I moved to California and joined VP-58 which became VP-771 in NAS Los Alamitos, California. I would like to hear from Shipmates in any of these squadrons..." [13MAR2003]


WILLIAM, ADR3 Davis id13737@aol.com "...I served with VP-721 (Reservist) at NAS Glenview, Illinois from 1952 to 1973. Sad news: NAS Glenview, Illinois is now a Shopping Mall..." [03OCT2009]


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