I was below the aft mess decks in the #4 elevator machinery space. Hatches dogged down tight. I remember the tension building up at the Subic EM club before we pulled out. Scary time. Please feel free to contact me. Would like to share.

S. Konze EN2 A Div. Hydraulics.

yn3 x div. worked in Captains office mail room and had the late duty that night. I slept beneath the aft mess deck and when I arrived all Hell was going on and hatch to berthing area was dogged down. Barely made it in. Have pondered situation for years and would be willing to share my insight.

The project continues. I'm still interested in hearing from those involved in the incident. Thanks to all who have participated so far.

Gregory A. Freeman

I was LT/AIMD and stood watches on bridge. Believe word from Captain was to be careful. Seem to remember getting up to bridge after dark was a little scarry. Long time ago. A blemish on an otherwise impeccable career for the Hawk. Think I may have been called to testify at the courts-martial at NAVSTA, San Diego, in about '73, but was not needed.

I was on board the Kitty Hawk when the riot took place. I was in the gally when it started and spent the night in IOIC on security alert. I would be happy to talk to you about it.

I was on the Kitty Hawk from 1971 -1974. I worked in the ships Machine Shop. We actually were pretty self sufficient and had no real problems.

The book project concerning the 1972 riot aboard the Kitty Hawk is proceeding well. I have spoken with a number of veterans who were there and am wrapping up the research.
If I have spoken with you in the past, I will contact you soon to touch base and ask any follow-up questions that may have come up. Also, I will be asking the interview subjects to provide photos of themselves, if possible, from that era. (I'm also posting another message on this board requesting photos.) Feel free to contact me any time, no need to wait for me to call.
The book will be a respectful, accurate account of what happened in 1972. Expect it in book stores in mid-2009.
Many thanks to all who have contributed to the project.
-- Gregory A. Freeman

i was on board during the riot. some of my black friends told me to stay in my bunk area that night because something was going to happen.

Do you remember my dad "Michael C. Calhoun" worked on planes.

serving on the kitty 1974 thru1977 after the riot a sailor under my supervision was discharged due to a confertation with a african american I always felt his dismissal was due to the previous riot he was given a general discharge with his benefits I belief this was due to his high elvaluations. this was the quickest discharge I seen while serving.

I wish I had seen this before posting a similar request for information. Now it looks like I'm a bit too late to be of any assistance. I too was trying to compile these events or at least clear up some of the cobwebs.

I was on the ship's master at arms force at the time and was also part of the detail ordered to the ship's armory to draw weapons. The CMAA's goal was to proceed too and protect the bridge, but the detail was blocked at the armory by the XO and confined to the MAA office. The MAA force wasn't even allowed to carry night sticks for self protection.

It was probably the worst 3 days of my naval service. I still get the shakes whenever I think of these events, and they have been in my thoughts a lot of late. Maybe the book will clear up some details.

I know this lends little help at this point,and am looking forward to reading your book.I and three other shipmates out of #4MMR were attacted on the morning of Oct 12th coming back to our berthing comp.in P-1 Div.which was home for #1MMR.They numbered between 12 and 15.It changed our lives forever.Id be curious to know if your book includes the ships being stationed at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard,San Francisco(Dark at Noon!)if you know what I mean.Some of us were shot at leaving the main gate,from up on the hill,and there were incidents of rocks being thrown at several cars going in and out of the base.I mean,if it werent bad enough being involved back in oct,we went,for all intents and purposes,from the frying pan into the fire!Gangs of blacks in the street a 1/4mi.outside the gate trying to get white sailors to stop,would have been shear suicide!Yeah,Im real curious.m_mcwold@yahoo.com/520-247-9724.Thank you for letting me share.