USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany - "The Mighty O"

Welcome to my USS Oriskany website. I hope you enjoy your visit. I was a Dental Tech stationed aboard the USS Oriskany during the 1966 WestPac Cruise. I began this site with only my Life Magazine article of the fire to share but as you can see, it has grown considerably. Be sure to check back often as I am still adding items .
I've had a copy of the Life Magazine article that tells the story of the fire we suffered on October 26th, 1966 all these years and I wanted to share this article with you. I hope you take the time to read this story of ordinary men doing extraordinary things during this tragic event. Please click the link below to go to the USS Oriskany Fire page. I now have three different articles regarding the fire there.
Go to the Cruise Books page to find out about my USS Oriskany digital Cruise Book Project where the complete collection of USS Oriskany Cruise Books on CD are now available for purchase.

I also have a page where you can view several miscellaneous items such as the USS Oriskany Decommissioning Ceremony pamphlet, the Herkimer Herald and the Saturday Evening Post article of the ships mascot Schatzie and her pups.
You can also view several videos about the USS Oriskany at the videos section by clicking the link below.
Be sure to visit and register at the USS Oriskany Forum too.
Sign the "Log Book" and let me know what you think of my site. Be sure to fill out your info and hopefully one of your old navy buddies will find you.
I've had this site since 2004 and have wanted to do a story about my time in the U.S. Navy. I've finally had the time to go through my photos and to write my story from boot camp to my time aboard the USS Oriskany. I hope you take a few minutes to read it and that you find it interesting. Perhaps it will bring back fond memories of your time in the Navy too. Just scroll down and click on the link below.
If you have any questions about this site, just drop me a line.

G. Lewis, DT3 USN 1963 - 1967

	USS Oriskany Fire Page Read the articles written in Life Magazine, All Hands and Time about the fire.
	USS Oriskany digital Cruise Book Project The entire collection of USS Oriskany Cruise Books is now available to former crewmembers, their friends and families or anyone interested in the ships history.
	USS Oriskany pamphlets, booklets, magazine articles, sounds...and more! 3 reel View-Master series added on 2/27/10
	USS Oriskany Videos Page A variety of videos from the launch to 'reefing' of the Oriskany. Two new Korean war newsreels added on 7/29/09
	This is a story of my time in the U.S. Navy This story covers my experiences in the Navy, from boot camp to being stationed aboard the USS Oriskany in 1966. I hope you find it interesting.
	USS Oriskany Interactive History Timeline This is a work in progress
	The USS Oriskany Revell model project This project is finally completed. Thanks for sticking with me on my journey.
	PHOTO GALLERIES Crewmember, squadron member photo galleries If you have photos from your time aboard you'd like to share, drop me a line and I'll set up a gallery for you too!
	USS Oriskany Forum
	Links to other USS Oriskany websites
	Please sign the Log Book Read everyone's comments and search for a buddy