Carrier Sailors

“Into the wind with the smell of salt air

Cutting through rough seas without a care

The rumbling of screws churning way

Crews silently hoping for a normal day

Jet engines screaming positioned for flight

Ready for launch whether day or night

Service on a carrier can’t be any scarier,

But I wouldn't have wanted it any other way."

E. Jon Spear 8/10/2013


Permission granted to come aboard "ROSY" CVA-42                                    And "SARA" CVA-60

It is 1960, and for a boy of 16, it was the beginning of the most exciting and challenging decade of his life. World events were raising the threat of nuclear war with Russia. In November that year, the youngest American President ever was elected, promising a better and brighter future for everyone. Unfortunately, Khrushchev and Castro weren't on-board with Kennedy's plans. We were heading for a showdown with the Russians over Berlin, and our failed Bay of Pigs attempt to overthrow Castro. For Eddie, the thought of military service became more exciting than school and hanging around the neighborhood. Planning to join the Marines, Eddie and his friends are disappointed when the recruiter is out to lunch. By waiting in the Navy recruiter's office, they are soon destined to join the Navy. As it turns out, Eddie is the only one on his way to the Great Lakes, alone.

NAVY DAYS Memoirs of a Sailor in the 60's, is his true life adventure of naval service as a Radioman aboard two aircraft carriers - the USS Saratoga and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Serve with Eddie and his shipmates on the Sara during the perilous times of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the patrolling the Mediterranean on both the Sara and Rosy during the early cold war years. Guaranteed to make you feel you were there for an interesting and adventurous 4 years.

About the author:

Edward Jon Spear was born in Newark, New Jersey and soon moved to the Jersey shore where he was raised until joining the Navy in 1961. Edward never forgot his transition from a disgruntled and disturbed teen to a man of character, ambition and drive thanks to his four year enlistment. He has always credited his training as a Radioman and his Navy experiences for 27 years as a successful Telecommunications executive. Recently retired he has written his first book in an attempt to enlighten those thinking of service to their country as well as those serving and those who have served. Edward resides with his family in Mt Pleasant, a suburb of Charleston, South Carolina 

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Eddie: oldsalt5520@gmail.com