My father, Russell Arsenault, QMC(SS), passed away in Feb. 1998 of lung cancer. He was on the Odax but I can't recall the years accurately. I do think they were the late 50's or early 60's. Just wanted you all to know...
- Friday, January 14, 2005 at 05:59:46 (PST)

I found this picture a few months ago and anyone who stood a lookout or OD watch it will probably give the shutters, chills ..... it is the IREX one of our sister ships... and boy do I remember a few of those storms where you looked up at the sea... and took the biggest gulp of air you could... hope you all had a very nice holiday season...
- Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 20:18:53 (PST)

LOOKING TO RENEW OLD FRIENDSHIPS
- Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 16:10:00 (PST)

I remember trying to get Joe Sabadish to remember where the WRT Flood & Suction Valve was so he could get qualified. Hopeless....just hopeless! Good to see your name on the site, Joe!!
- Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 07:33:15 (PST)

My father, Charles D. Nielsen, served on the ODAX in late 40's. Can't wait to share this with him! Great site!
- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 17:21:09 (PST)

GOOD AND AWESOME, VERY INFORMATIVE, FANTASTIC.
- Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11:50:15 (PDT)

i recall joe sabadish training me how to report air contacts as lookout--G-U-11 and B-1-R-D;also mr.thomas' black beret underway
- Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:11:21 (PDT)

i remember morning muster;byron williams(black),byron williams(white);stc thompson,"i could be wrong, but, i'll bet you $5 that...
- Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 17:53:11 (PDT)

on board 2/71-5/72;recognize some names; brings back good memories;smooth sailing to all;mardi gras while messcooking; liberty every night!!
- Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 16:24:42 (PDT)

I qualified aboard the Odax on May 6,1966. Gordon R. Vogelein was the CO. My brother, Charles (QMC-SS) retired, turned me onto this web sight which is "outstanding".
- Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 21:34:04 (PDT)