Beaufort’s Steve Stolarski, 76, joined the United States Navy in Cleveland in 1968. After Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Ill., he trained for aircraft maintenance (Hydraulics) in Millington, Tenn. He was assigned to Naval Auxiliary Air Station Fallon, Nev., servicing aircraft that came for ordnance training. He then was assigned to the helicopter school at Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach, Calif.
Moving west, he was next stationed at Naval Air Station Cubi Point, Philippines, from which he deployed aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), USS Oriskany (CVA-34) and USS America (CVA-66) while they were on station in the Tonkin Gulf. He separated in 1971 and returned to Cleveland where he worked for the Post Office for 24 years.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
