The first one is VT-95 but Im not sure if they were on USS Antietam... VT-89 was there for sure!   Second one is VT-51 USS San Jacinto          

Flight Suit from James Hutton. He was shot over Vietnam were he would remain a POW for over 7 years 

I see several m7 leather wrapped handles on ebay.  Are these fake or could they be experimental or? Thanks Scott

Neat little group, did you get a name? Ribbon rack is upside down, and can you show the back of the pin? 

I am the Senior Naval Science Instructor at Doherty High School Navy JROTC in Colorado Springs.  For the past 10 months I have been purchasing off EBAY historic naval plaques  . I have also received several donations. I have collected over 160 brass, aluminum and resin plaques for permanent display. I believe we have the largest permanent display in the country. Not bad for a high school.  I'm looking for more 1940-1980 ship, submarine or aviation plaques for permanent display. I've personally spent $6000 on this effort. Donations would be great but I'm willing to purchase if cost is low.  I started this project because these plaques I feel are ending up in landfills as older members pass away and families don't know what to do with them. I'll post pictures of what we have accomplished in such a short time. CAPT Greg Thomas USN (Ret)

Found this little group yard sailing.   Am I correct that this is a Philippines made DI?    

Regarding the 2d battalion, would a purple nametape be correct?

I spent a little quality time with the receiver, the dremel, files, and sandpaper yesterday. Things are cleaning up nicely. There is still a long way to go, though. There is also some more slag from the torch cut that needs to be removed. I’ll try to stop at HD and pick up some of that Kroil tonight. 

Stupid keyboard. The 6 and are too close together.

Thanks. Need to take a detailed look. First glance no luck.