Paul Barger Barger

Profile Updated: September 28, 2024
Reported on board Year: 1979
Residing In: Marion, IN USA
Spouse/Partner: Lisa
Homepage: LaSalle Assn Founder
Occupation: Disability retired
Children: PJ
Makala

I am now a 100% disabled vet as of 2021
Military Service: Navy, and Army.Navy reserves, Air Force reserves  
What years did you serve in USS LaSalle LDD-3 / AGF-3? (ie 1964-2005):

1979-1980 PC3,,,

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I came onboard LaSalle in Bahrain in 1979. I was the ships Postal Clerk. It was my first ship, that is probably why I treasure everything about her. While onboard I was on the Ceremonial Drill Team and the landing force.I joined the Army in 1983 after the Navy, I was a Stinger Missle Team Chief. Big mistake joining the Army I hated it. I have been up to quite a bit since my Navy Days. I am a 21 year maintenance technician, I recently worked at the local VA Hospital as a dispatcher for the police department but studying for my BS in Criminal Justice specializing in Homeland Security. I ended up getting my AS degree in Liberal Arts. I did not feel the need to go on when the VA separated me with disability retirement. So it was time for the easy life. I am a 40% service connected vet and also was in a bad motorcycle accident in 2000 and I have trouble getting around at times. I graduated from college Dec 17th, 2011, my B-day.
Bob Boucher and I founded the LaSalle Assn. and after 3 years of working to find shipmates we set up the first reunion in Charleston SC. Very memorable time. recently diagnosed with PTSD

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The funniest memory I can recall is the Christmas Party that we held. Fred Schneider went into Bahrain at the Suq to shop for dresses and other stuff for us to put on a show for our shipmates. I dressed up in a dress and put a mop on my head for a wig. I ended up sitting on the Admirals Chewning's lap and singing to him. There are pics in the cruise book.

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Happy Birthday Arnet. Thanks for all you do for the Asan. God bless
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Posted on: Sep 23, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Happy B day Joe I hope all is well shipmate

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Posted on: Jan 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM

welcome Jeff, I know you remember me I was the Postal Clerk when you were on. I have been talking with Notarangelo too the other PC. Good to have you here, Mark Miley is going to be at the next reunion I think he lives down in Florida, around Tampa

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Dec 05, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Arnet, have you sent the Memorabilia to that shipmate I told you about that has MS. He said he has not received it yet.

Dec 05, 2019 at 10:42 AM

Have a Happy Birthday shipmate

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Posted on: Sep 28, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Happy Birthday shipmate I hope you have an excellent day

Sep 22, 2019 at 10:13 AM

Happy B day shipmate, I hope to make the next reunion its been awhile.

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Posted on: Jun 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Welcome brother, hey you and I were good friends as well as Dewayne Clark LOL. I am glad you finally made it to our site.

Shipmates Mark is a long time friend of mine and we used to hang together in Bahrain and I even introduced him to his Girlfriend there since she was a friend of my girlfriends at the time. Great to have ya here.

Dec 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes

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Dec 12, 2018 at 7:05 AM

Happy Birthday shipmate, thanks for all you do for the Assn. My birthday is in 5 days (17th) so we share the same month just happily not the same year lol

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on my anniversary Oct 2004 in Hawaii on the Arizona Memorial, this was very humbling to stand above the ship.
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On the Tour of the LaSalle in 04 during the ships tour and taken on the foc'sle the last time to see her and also stand on the deck. I am going to miss the old girl.