The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

Base Visit Trip - Report for base visit to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27-28, 2005, conducted by David Epstein.

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Contains notes and research (General) NUWC Newport, RI by David Epstein of the NAVY Team.

Contains notes and research (General) NASVSTA Newport, RI by David Epstein of the NAVY Team.

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Public Document - Economic Impact Report for Naval Station Newport.

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COBRA Program - RC Transformation in Rhode Island

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COBRA Program - Naval Station Newport, RI

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Naval Station Newport, RI, Summary of Scenario Environmental Impacts (Disregard Restriction Header and Footer)

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Naval Station Newport, RI, Economic Impact Report (Disregard Restriction Header and Footer)

Naval Station Newport, RI, COBRA Realignment Summary Report

Final Cobra Run - 70 Naval Station Newport Rhode Island. Cobra file pertaining to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

Final Cobra Run - Army RC Transformation Newport RI

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Presentation overview of Naval Station Newport Rhode Island

Naval Undersea Warfare Center - Antenna test facilities