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Navy Chief Porter Participated In Apollo 15 Recovery
Navy Chief Petty Officer Porter and Thelbert L Roark Jr both earned recognition for roles in Apollo 15 recovery and related Air Force and Army assignments. Porter, a 1951 graduate, served in recovery operations aboard USS Okinawa, while Roark, from South Baston, was promoted to staff sergeant in the 122nd Armored Division unit and assigned to a recovery ship area near Hawaii. Other service members listed include Airman Kenneth J. Knox and Army Private Ronald W. Cooper with training and assignments at Lackland, Vandenberg, Dover, and various bases.
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