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[IP = 72.95.200.179] -United States 
stationed at farfan mar 71 to dec 72. worked at rcvr site. saw some familar names, larry sanborn and dave turley.
[IP = 72.184.141.235] -United States
I grew up in the Canal Zone (Gatun-Atlantic side) from 1945-1960 when I joined the Navy. Was stationed at NBA (Navcommsta Balboa) as a Tech Controller and a Communications Watch Officer for one of the watch sections. I was their from 1970-1974, lived at the Marine Base (Rodmen) for 2 yrs then moved to Farfan Housing a single family house for my last 2 yrs. I was a hot rodder and built and drove my car in the monthly drag races we used to have in the interior. MY Wife and 2 kids loved it there and it was great to have them see where I grew up. My Dad was a Canal Zone police officer from 1945 till he retired in 1972. My tour in Balboa was one of the greatest duty stations I had while in the Navy. I did my 20 and got out. I went into Submarines when I left Balboa for 5 patrols on a SSBN and than fisnished my career out in NavRadSta Cutler Me.
[IP = 68.56.195.226] -United States
I was thrilled when I found this website...It brought back many nice memories of the wonderful people that met during our tour at NAVCOMSTA Balboa... Although I was stationed at Fort Amador, I lived in Farfan (second house on right) and spent a lot of time there. The chow was by far the best the Navy had to offer. Best mess hall I ever been in....Always enjoyed visiting the receiver site and watching the highly professional sailors and civilians who manned it. I managed and played softball with the NAVCOMMSTA team from 1968 to 1971....We played against the Marine Barracks, Rodman Naval Station and a team from the Southern Command.... I was transferred to GTMO and retired from the Navy in 1974.... Presently living in Florida with my wife Jane and enjoying the retirement life. Dave Hanrahan, Chief Radioman, USN Circuit Control Chief 1968-1971
[IP = 63.27.160.17] -United States
Just now looking at the site. Since I am on a land line it's a slow go. Don't get on the computer much thesse days. I'll try to send a recent picture and bio later. Hi to everyone and hope to see you all at the next reunion. Pete
[IP = 108.82.133.33] -United States
Ray Spann called to remind me that there still a few old friends with memories of Farfan. Wow! It's been more than forty years since I last set foot in the Bomb-Proof (or the bar for that matter). Memories are slowly coming back of all of the good friends I served with and under, and the good times we had. Maybe some of the most enjoyable memories I have of my Navy days. How about riding shotgun with a Thompson .45 in the antenna farm during the election riots of Anulfo Aurias. Did we really think the the Guardia Naionale was going to attack us? Well, it was surely better than riding shotgun on a riverboat in Vietnam. I will sift through my photos and see if I can come up with a few of Farfan. Best to all.
[IP = 68.18.91.71] -United States
What a pleasant surprise finding Jim Tucker's web site dedicated to the U.S. Naval Communications Station Balboa - FarFan. The site brings back many, many fond memories. Jim has done an excellent job constructing the multifaceted web site. Jim - many thanks for all the hard work!!!
I was an ETN3 at FarFan from 1967 to 1969. Forty years have gone by too fast. I had the good fortune to work with Andy Bumpas, Ed Endee, Nathaniel Jackson, Mark Anton, Roscoe Venable, Tommy Dotson, Frank Skews, Mike Breitwaite, Donald Capp and our cook, Frenchy. Also, I became good friends with Jose and Manuel Carvajal, who worked in our galley. I cannot remember all the names of the crew members, but all were 4.0 sailors. Best wishes to all those FarFan "old salts!"
[IP = 70.106.219.126] -United States
I was stationed at Farfan from 1954 to 1956. Was RM3 when I arrived and RM1 when I left.
[IP = 72.91.72.155] -United States
I was at farfan from Apr 78- Oct81 ..Was reading other mess.Saw Juan Vazquez..Boy did we have fun..Gina from T.S. fla i think was first friend i had..Pagen was a roommate..Use to have good times with Louie Guarra? Got married had a couple kids.New Benny Mc..And a lot of other friends...When i left came home to Tampa Fla and worked for the US postal service for 25 years..until i retierd.Also have to a good friend Jerry Proctor I have been looking for ya..Dont think i ever had a better time than down there can never forget the good and the bad we had both..but to you Juan i could never forget the things we went thru and the friends we were hope to see any of you soon. 34011
[IP = 72.91.72.155] -United States
will try to find you some more pictures
[IP = 76.215.159.105] -United States
From the looks of the photos, hardly anything changed from 1966 to 1978. It looked exactly the same way when I left in 1981. I swam in that pool and was assigned to the barracks closest to the antenna field and receiver site. Those were fun times even in the monsoon season. We even had 3 toed sloths that took forever to cross to the jungle.
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