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See my Navy
Retirement Ceremony pictures and movie,
and of course, my world famous, FBM Tax Deduction
help page.
I made 8 patrols on the USS Von
Steuben from September 1988 to February 1993. I was a member of
the Blue Crew and held the rating of Fire Control Technician
(FTB). While I was attached to the VON STEUBEN she was homeported in
Charleston, SC but conducted refit operations in Kings Bay, GA and made
patrols in the Atlantic Ocean.
She was commissioned September 30,
1964. A United States Nuclear Submarine capable of launching 16
submarine launched ballistic missiles
(SLBM) over 3000 miles. She protected America during
the hottest periods of the Cold War.
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During her 30 years she was homeported in three different
locations:
(1) Charleston, SC
(2) Rota, Spain
(3) Holy Loch, Scotland
The FTB's were responsible for maintaining and operating the missile
launching computers (called "Fire Control" by the
Navy), maintaining "Alert" missile targeting, and
responsible for the security of the weapons and the ship. Our
working location on the boat was called Missile Control Center (MCC).
There were two people on watch at a time, at sea, and one person during
the availability (refit) period. At sea, the two on watch were the MCC
Supervisor and the MCC Technician. During refit you only had the MCC
Technician.
Return soon because I will be adding new
information and pictures, since I am currently unemployed. Look for the 
logo to see the added information.
More information on SSBN 632 Von Steuben Reunion
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Last updated: 05/08/2007
