My father was a Marine Gunny there 62-64. My best memories with him were in Adak. He died in Nam. It brings me tears everytime i think of Adak. Thanks for the posting.

Thanks for the pictures. Since I was up there April 73, to May 74. These pictures are "current" to us, and many others here. I read all the comments, and the flood gate of memories just opened up, with a big smile! Hunting Caribou and Ptarmigan, fishing Dolly Verden Trout, Hiking some, taking pictures, (sadly about 12 large reels of slides went missing) , watching the Otters play for hours, worked part time briefly at the crab plant and drank a LOT of beer!! You may have seen my car while there. AMBDU, (Adak Mobile Beer Drinking Unit), was stenciled on all four fenders, and on the doors was stenciled, Professor Olswag's Traveling Snake Bite Remedy Show and Truck Repair Service A white 1953 Ford Sedan, faded red lettering 99 days left on the Rock, meant you were "Short" 9 days left, 1 digit midget and when the "NEXT" jacket was handed to you, it was like hitting the lottery!!! But when you took it off and handed it to the "NEXT" guy, walked out the door labeled "Gate 2", got on the plane and sat down, the feeling of leaving something behind was overwhelming. Yup, is dark (all but those 7 days), windy, cold, wet...... and I never did find that Eskimo girl that was Promised to be behind every tree. Looking back, I wouldn't trade that year for anything. Thanks again for the pic's...... Mark T, AMS3 Ground Support Shop. AIMD, under Chief Hamm

I wish I had taken pictures when I was there '85-'87. I was a HM2 with VP-4. I married my wife, a YN1, at Bering Chapel. We spent our honeymoon in one of the MWR Quonset cabins near Finger Bay. My wife and I watched your slides and it brought back a lot of memories. Thank you!

I was there in 68 and 69, at the receiver site by Clam Lagoon. At the base of Mt Adagdak. I LOVED THE SEA OTTERS, THE EAGLES, AND THE UGLY OLD ROTTEN SALMAN. I almost got blown into Clam Lagoon once, but they had just put up a chain link fence for just that reason. I was a radio man RM2. I got so lonely I ran back home and got married to someone I didn't deserve, and we've been together for 50 years now. BEST THING I EVER DID. I LOVED THE PICTURES, THANK YOU!

My dad was stationed on Adak 76 to 80. He worked in the security dept. as a K-9 handler. Of all the duty stations this was his and our families favorite hands down. Thanks for posting.

I was stationed at NAVSTA 1972 to 1973. Thanks for great photos.

My husband and I were there in 1972-73. We missed the McDonald'. Many pictures do bring back memories of living there.

NAVFAC Adak 73-75. This is the Adak I remember. Thanks for sharing.

Was a little shocked to see 16 year old ME in this video 45 years ago! Chief BA Simonson is my dad. Lived there from 71' to 75' and took a picture with Zeke as my graduation picture for the year book. Kid, Willie & Tex were all my friends. I loved the stables, the horses, and giving trail rides with my best friend Melody. As a kid, my brothers and friends would explore and hike in the cold wet freezing weather. Loved seeing the eagles. The Russian boat. We traded with them. I got perfume & my sister got a white round porcupine fish. My dad baptized a few sailors in the Bering sea which made the Paul Harvey how. He sure did turn blue! The pictures are great! So sad to see the state of the island now.

Aug 73-Aug 74 Navfac OT. the best year of my life. Thanx for the pix! oz

enjoyed flashback We were there 1975-1977, kids hated it when we left.

My dad Harold “Jake” Early was navy. Our family was there in the late sixties. I had a great childhood there. Playing on norpac in old WWII bunkers. Watching bald eagles, sea otters at rock island. Playing baseball. Great times!!

Always interesting to these pictures, my father was stationed there from 69-72, we lived in the duplexes closest to mountain/hill, my youngest brother was born there, hope to visit the island in 2024.

Stationed on Adak Nov. 1972 thru Nov. 1973 -- Marine Barracks. We had about 6 days total during that entire year when the sun actually broke through the constant cloud cover. Pretty dreary place weather wise and was glad when I finally left the island but all the people were great! I have some good memories. We all really loved when the Crab Boats were in dock and our hunters in the barrack would bring in fresh Caribou meat. Good eating with some great friends. Semper Fi.

Was stationed in Adak 1974-75. Birth place of the winds. Thanks Dan for sharing. Brings back lot of memories. Joe Arlet

Thanks for the pictures. I lived in Adak from 1979-81 while working for a civilian defense contractor there. I was really into photography at the time, so took a lot of photos while there. Unfortunately, they've all been lost over the years, so this brings back many memories of those days.

I was born on Adak in January 69. My dad is Larry Seever. I’ve seen pictures of this place but now cool to see other pictures and videos

Thank you for these photos. My father was stationed there a few years after this (Ernie Shumway) and I remember him speaking about Adak a lot. He was in the navy and I think he mentioned working in a bowling alley there? I remember he’d talk about that funny national Forrest sign “you are now entering (& leaving) Adak national Forrest 😂

Thank you for posting these photos. Brought back many wonderful childhood memories of living there. My family lived there from 1971 - 1975. My dad worked in the warehouses where the barges docked and the supplies were unloaded, and my mom worked on the crab boat.

I loved being stationed there...COMSTA in 1976 to 1977...lots of memories..wonderful friends

THANKS FOR SHARING...I WAS STATIONED THERE FROM 86-87.... BEAUTIFUL PLACE...

*I WAS WITH NAVCOMSTA AS A CTM3 WORKING AT THE WULLENWEBER. I NEVER DID VISIT THE ADAK NATIONAL FOREST IN PERSON AS I WAS TOO BUSY MANNING AMATEUR RADIO STATION KL7AIZ IN THE MOBILE HOME NEAR THE NAVCOMSTA QTRDECK AND FISHING FOR DOLLY VARDIN TROUT IN THE MEANDERING STREAM BETWEEN THE NAVCOMSTA n THE WULLENWEBER. HOOYAH! MY TOUR WAS c. 1974, JUST ONE YEAR.*

I lived in Adak with my sister and brother and parents from 1954-58. These photos are a stark reminder. My dad was a contract dock worker. He never talked about it much after we returned to the states and settled in Seattle. My parents are originally from North Dakota and really did not enjoy Adak. Just being honest.

Thanks Mike for the slide show. I was a Navy brat that lived in Upper Amulet right across the street from the BEQ from 1975 to 1976. My Dad was an HT1 Diver down at Ships Division. The pictures brought back so many fond memories. Out of all the duty stations I have lived, Adak by far, was my favorite and I too would very much like to return someday. Thanks again.

I was stationed in Adak from 1991-1993. From these pictures, Adak looked so different from 1972. I was 1 year old in 1972. Thank you for the memories.

Hard to believe I spent two years on that rock....but I did.. Arrived there Jan 1 or 2....1975. I was USCG...Radioman. Small radioroom at rear of Navy receiver site at NavComsta. One man watch...All morse code with teletype for cg stations on Aleutian chain. Left Adak late 76...got photos taken in barracks, Ptargagin Club, at huge Seabee party..etc

I was stationed in Adak 68-69. Sure brings back memories. Have tried over the years to find old Navy buddies from that time, no luck so far.

Growing up an adak was the best part of my young life.. Hand fishing at finger bay or shooting with my dad out at the quancwnt huts. Adak is my home

Spent a year and a day there 1965 was in public works, had a side job as a lifeguard at the pool. One day l hiked/climes to the top of Mt. Moffet great views of Kanga volcano and the Bearing Sea. Interesting seeing the Adak National Forest looked like the trees are thriving although only a few feet taller in 73 virus’s 65 when I left.

Great slideshow. Brings back some old memories. My dad was stationed on the USCG Cutter Balsam during the same time. I was only 3 or 4 at the time but I remember alot of it.

I have enjoyed viewing the pics so much. My husband was stationed there starting in April1971. Three boys and I joined him just before Labor day1971,stayed in a BB hut about 2 weeks before getting housing in the Kuluk housing Number213 I believe.We could watch the planes come and go, see MAC come in on Thursday ,knew fresh produce would be in the commissary-usually by 1300hrs.Three sons going in and four going out. He was born may 1972.We left 7-4-1974best duty of 20years.husband wasa MS1Navy

Fantastic - I have lost all of my photos of my tour at Naval Station Adak from 1972 to 1974. Brought back many memories. I worked in Personnel. I still remember Reeve bringing me to Adak - I was the only passenger on the plane. Thanks so much. Dan Collins

I appreciate your posting these images, which bring back many happy memories (April 1970 - October 1971).

Was deployed to Adak 3 times while I was in the Navy 1970 thru 1974 with VP-47.

Add my thanks for the pictures. My dad (and family) was stationed there mid to late 60's. Our duplex-house was at the bottom of Admin Hill. Fond memories except for that fellow high school kid in the lunchroom.

My brother was in the navy from about 69 to 75. He spent a year on Adak and worked on fishing boats during his off time. He is gone now but he sure would have loved to see this.

Thanks for sharing the photo's. It really brought back memories. My father (CAPT Joe Mitchell) was stationed there from 70 - 73. I was only 5 - 7 years old and didn't remember much until I saw these pictures again. I remember the only tree's on the island were by the pet cemetary, riding horses and swiming in the indoor swiming pool. What fun.

I was there from Feb '73 - 'Feb '74!

Great pictures, thank you. My father was stationed there these same years as your pictures. Richard Cegelis, BTC. I was little, but still remember some of it.

Good slides! Brings back the memories, and I too would like to visit Adak once more. 1994-1995 (right before the base closure).

Thom Webb 1972-1973 i WAS stationed at Adak Communications base for about 9 months and worked in the PN/YN office up on the hill. This was my first duty station from Boot Camp in Orlando. Wonderful memories as I had a great leadership up on the hill with Master Chief and Ed Caudell. Not much to do at that time but would love to go back now. LOL. Left Adak and eventually went to OCS in Rhode Island Line Officer. However, loved being a PNSN while at Adak. Finally retired after 20 in June 1992. All was great memories.

My Cousin Micheal R. was stationed at NAS ADAK AK we lost him to a plane crash there, Still miss him Thank you all for serving ,,

Nice pictures. My wife and two boys were stationed there from 7-1-74 to 7-1-76. We have many good memories of the people on Adak where everyone was your neighbor. One time I bought 40 king crabs off the crab boat for $2 a piece. Those were the good old days.

We were there from 1985-87. My dad was stationed there and I was 8-10 years old. I remember a whale beaching itself. Also remember when the McDonald's opened. It was a huge ordeal. And I remember the 3 teenagers that went out one night in small life rafts and lost their lives. Sad day for the island. Adak was great.

I was stationed there for 15 months in 1953-1954. Only naval base, transmitter station half way up My. Moffet and "radio city" appr. 3 miles east of My. Moffet. I was in the station on the side of My. Moffet. 1 day of sunshine during that time. Almost always heavy winds strong enough to push you out of the way you were walking. Very happy to leave to come back to the mainland.

73 t0 74 loved the horse stables and the tundra and Bayview taverns had a great time

was navy brat my self was there from 70-75 and loved it, got my 1st kiss there in grade school last name was corliss

I am a Navy Brat and we were on the Rock from late 1947 to early 1949. No KZfaq, nor videos - only B&W stills.

Hi. I was stationed at NAVCOMMSTA from 1976 to 1977. I worked in Personnel. I loved the duty there and enjoyed the scenery whenever I could. It is sad to see how bad it's become lately.

Thanks for the slide show. Was stationed on Adak 1970. I was a helicopter mechanic and Search & Rescue crewman on the Kaman helicopters we used at that time. I was able to fly not only around Adak but we occasionally flew to neighboring islands or around Great Sitkin. I found some fine Japanese fish net floats on the other islands. We put out Survival Barrels around the island that year. Transported them by helicopter. Also, had good hunting for caribou, ptarmigan and sea ducks. I hiked to the other side of the island and stayed in a WWII Quonset hut on the caribou hut.Great memories and a good chapter of my life. Glenn Larsen

Great pics. Adak, 1990-1992. Born raised Anchorage,AK Thx

Served Oct 71 to Mar 73. Worked in the search and rescue office in the Operations Building. What a lonely forsaken place. Adak makes or breaks you. Not a day goes by that I don't reflect back after 50 years.

I was an OT there in 78-79 thanks for the pictures.

Stationed in adak 77 to 78 worked as a firefighter in the crash station on the flight line, good times.

GOT ME LOOKING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES .... YES IM A MAN NOW !!! I WAS 4 0R 5 WHEN I LIVE ON THAT ROCK AND ENJOYED EVERYDAY FOR 2 YEARS ... MY DAD WAS STATION IN 1980-81 THERE , BUT I DID NOT KNOW WHAT HE DID AND HE STILL WONT TALK ABOUT NOW (NAVY SECRETS).... HAD A 2ND TOUR IN 1990-91 AND IT GREW ALOT SINCE 1980 !!! IM 36 NOW AND THANKYOU FOR THE MEMORIES !!! MY NAME IS DAVID WHITLOW

I was there in 1977

Navy brat here too, lived in adak just before you where stationed there, (1962-1964ish) have the same pic of the national forest but the trees are way smaller, same totem pole, etc...

Stationed Adak from 80-84, The horses were no longer on the Island and the "ski lodge" was shut down but still best duty I ever had.

NSGA 80-81. 395 days on the ROCK 🪨 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I lived at the Seismological Observatory directly across from the high school from July 1868 to July 1971. The only place that the Captain or anyone else had absolutely no control over. My father was Leonard E. Kerry and was the Chief of the Observatory. Adak was fascinating and not necessarily a fun place for a civilian high school teenage girl. I can say that I learned to swear even better than my brother who retired from the Navy as a Master Chief. lol just for ur information, Adak shut down mainly due to lead in the drinking water. They should've kept the base open for obvious reasons as well as part of the Tsunami Warning System. Last I checked there was less than 500 people still there. Would love to talk to u about Adak. Kathy from placitas new mexico.

stationed there August 1970-1971, my wife ran the beauty shop, I worked in the P.O.

I was stationed on Adak from November 1966 to October 1967,,, Naval Communications Station... CT group.

Was there as a navy brat in 63-64 and almost went back in 73 while I was in the navy. Remember the earthquake of easter 64. Was sure we were going to get a tidal way. Remember setting up bowling pins at the bowling alley. No automated machines there. Also remember going out to finger bay to get away - my dad did some work on the crab boats and he got paid in king crab.

.... RAA, Tower and GCA june 72-jul 73 ..... thanks for posting

nice Kodachome . my was Kodak tri-x 400 1972. i could develop my self ,the never scene.

that's the Ptarmagin Club. Free Bird, on the jukebox ....over and over and over.. I can't help but think of Adak when I heard that song. punctuated by Wasted Days and Wasted Nights... Radar Love got played to death too

Great pictures ! I didn't arrive untill Dec. 1977. NAVCOMMSTA became N.S.G.A. (Navel Security Group Activity / same story, different name.) Also no horses etc. less funding if you know what I mean = jimmy carter) Oh, and that ship, It still wasn't there. Thanks for the memories !! Watch the winds !! Sincerely; Phil Schattner, Public works, NSGA Seabees / E.O.

Was on the Balsam 1970-1971,..... maybe I knew your dad! Semper Paratus!

I was there at the same time. My dad commanded the Commsta.

at the tack house on adak on the inside of the door there should have been pairs of boots hanging from the top of the door frame

The Roberts Housing Area photo at about 6:39 is reversed based upon the location of the Red, White & Blue sheds in the background. The New Roberts housing area should be to the right instead of the left in the picture.

I was stationed at AFRN Radio andTV 1970-73

My family was there 1990-1992 crazy place to live nothing there it was worse in these years !!

i was there in February, 1956 on way to Inchon

My dad was HMC Jack Gerrie, he worked at the Hospital. Do you remember him?

LAKE ANDREW,,,, I could not remember that name! ADAK, 1990- 1992... BM5, Crash Rescue and NSGA Fire Dept! LAKE ANDREW!

VP-48 in 1988!

(Don't let this picture fool you, it aint me !!)Hi Jim, I was there from Aug '73 - Aug '74. I think I saw your footprints by the National Forest! I was at TSC Adak, out back of the main hanger. Your pic's are priceless, and certainly better than the snapshots I've got. Thankyou !! During my time the deployed detachments at the airfield we had were had VP-50, 47, 48. Due to special needs, VP-19, and another I can't recall. We lived in Birchwood Barracks. Thank you so much for your post. Paul. All the best to you and yours. paul@jwkernsinc.com

I was stationed there in 1972, can't say I enjoyed the trip, was glad to leave. My relief was the first female... go figure

Nicolette Scorsese

*ANYONE REMEMBER POINT ZETO NEAR THE NAVCOMSTA AT NORTH END OF ISLAND? HARALD.*

*USS SUMMIT-DOES ANYONE REMEMBER CAPTAIN FOSTER FROM THE CARGO CONTAINTER SHIP USS SUMMIT OR HIS RADIO OFFICER¿?*

Your Roberts Housing slide is reversed.

77-78

I don't know the people in but I believe the horses in the photo are Spook, Brandy and GoodEye...with Mama in the right background barely visible.

tex Willie pops 73-74 Pwc-wc20 rebuilt the Bayview and ran the horse stables Stan Morgan bu 1st class was in charge and pops I snuck booze to you and other Marines in the barracks to my Apache blood brother still have the scar and still think about you

I work their at fishing plant as a bus driver. 2017. Horror place sorry but abandon i like the ocean lots of fish