Entry: 100577
Subject: MY UNCLE LOUIS ANTHONY LONGO
Cynthia Longo wrote on February 1, 2022
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Comments: I am looking for information about my Uncle Louis Longo. He was apparently a Radioman assigned to the USS Arcadia circa 1964-1965. I do not know the start date of his Navy service. I know he was based in Newport, RI during those years. Thank you!
Keywords: Arcadia, Longo, Rhode Island
Entry: 98012
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER JOHN O’DRISCOLL
Mary Kret wrote on June 5, 2019
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Comments: My grandfather was on the USS Arcadia in 1950s.
If anyone has any photos we would love to see.
He was from nyc, John Kevin O’Driscoll
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Entry: 97800
Subject: THOMAS DIPASQUALE
Marisa Carchidi wrote on May 1, 2019
Email Update Needed
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Comments: Looking for anyone who was stationed on the Arcadia ad23 1944. My father worked in the tailors shop. I have many photos to share. Thank you
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Entry: 94876
Subject: USS ARCADIA 1962
Michael Neiner wrote on August 10, 2017
City and State: BELLEVILLE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was on the USS Arcadia, out of boot camp, in Jan 1962 while waiting for Radioman school in Bainbridge, Maryland. I was only 18 but have some good memories. I have a picture of the ship and a USS Arcadia porcelain ash tray
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Entry: 93307
Subject: USS ARCARDIA 1952
- Lewallen wrote on June 6, 2016
City and State: CINCINNATI OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad, Ron England was on the ship in 1952. Does anyone remember him?
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Entry: 92611
Subject: MR
Barney Wolfson SEN wrote on January 25, 2016
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: NAVY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was on a Destroyer Tender AD23 from 1952 to 1956 and I rate was EM3
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Entry: 92606
Subject: NAVY VETERAN
Eliseo Carrozzi wrote on January 24, 2016
City and State: IRVINGTON NY
Unit: CHAPLAINS YOEMAN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I ASSISTED LT COMMANDER FATHER JOHN kEELY F0R MOST OF MY TOUR ABOARD SHIP FROM NOV 1955 to NOV 1957. DID BOOT CAMP IN BAINBRIDGE,, MD THEN STATIONED IN NEWPORT, RI WHERE I BOARDED THE USS ARCADIA . I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS ANYONE STILL AROUND FROM THAT TIME. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL. LEE CARROZZI
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Entry: 89385
Subject: USS ARCADIA AD23
Debra Johnson wrote on July 25, 2014
City and State: TOLEDO OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember my dad, Howard Johnson? He served on the Arcadia from 1952 to 1956. He told of stories to the Mediterranean. I have a large photo of the ship and a lighter. I used to use his blanket as a tent when I was a child.
Deb
Keywords: USS Arcadia AD 23
Entry: 87193
Subject: SERVED FROM 1966 TO 1968
Al Del Fra wrote on September 11, 2013
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Served as ship's barber both enlisted and officers.
Learned everything about barbering from a great individual, Leo Cardoza, SH1.
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Entry: 81196
Subject: MAKE A CHANGE
Barney Wolfson wrote on November 28, 2011
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: USS ARCADIA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was in the Navy from 1952- 1956 (Mostly aboard the
USS Arcadia) I loved the Navy and the French Rivera
Keywords: USS Arcadia
Entry: 81169
Subject: BARNEY WOLFSON
Barney Wolfson wrote on November 26, 2011
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: U.S.S ARCADIA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 80914
Subject: AD23 PICTURES REQUESTED
Michael Clare wrote on November 6, 2011
City and State: LANCASTER CA
Unit: VS-33 NASNI SAN DIEGO
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Hello Ship Mates! I am a Navy Veteran and so was my
Uncle. He was a big reason I joined up. He served
aboard the USS Arcadia from '63-'67, and so I am
building him a model of her as she appeared back then.
If anyone has any pictures of the ship during that, or
any period, I would be most grateful if you could email
copies to me for reference. I will send you pictures
of the model, and of course credit you on the build plaque.
Thanks in advance!
Michael Clare
mclare@michaelclare.com
Keywords: AD23 USS ARCADIA Model Pictures
Entry: 80326
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGE EDWARD TAYLOR
Robert Taylor wrote on September 10, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: STERLING HEIGHTS MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I beleve my Dad may have served on the USS Arcadia AD
23 During 1945 / 1947. I would like to have any imfo
that you can find. I belive he was a Chief Shipfitter.
I have no more info then this. I am his son and was
only 12 years old when we was gone.
Thank You Robert G Taylor
Keywords: Ship
Entry: 79446
Subject: STILL HAVE MY GRAY AD23 NAVY BLANKET
Howard Rumph wrote on June 27, 2011
City and State: CAVE CREEK AZ
Unit: FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Still have my AD23 gray navy blanket
Keywords: USS Richard E. Kraus DD 849
USS Roy O. Hale DER 336
e.
Entry: 74315
Subject: MARC
Marcus Sturdivant wrote on April 12, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: PORT ST JOE FL
Unit: SHIPS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I served on board USS Arcadia from 1960 to 1963. Spent my entire enlistment aboard.
Keywords: Electric Gang
Entry: 74184
Subject: BERNARD
Keith Rayeski wrote on April 2, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: NOTTINGHAM NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad, Bernard "Ski" Rayeski, was a machinist mate and served aboard the Arcadia. I do not know the years. Sadly he passed away in 2001, asbestos among other things, claimed his life. I got a re-union notice but no way to contact anyone to let them know he has passed. Anyone that knew him, served with him or may have photos of him, please contact me. Thank you, Keith Rayeski (son)
Keywords: USS Arcadia
Entry: 73823
Subject: LOOKING FOR 1952-56 USS ARCADIA PEOPLE
Barney Wolfson wrote on March 6, 2010
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: U.S.S ARCADIA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Korean Conflict
Entry: 70166
Subject: MY DAD LOGAN HURT, JR. NICKNAME HOSS
Lynn Combs wrote on May 13, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAZARD KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would love if you had any information, pics, anything you could share with me. I am his oldest Daughter. Sadly to say Dad passed away 4 yrs ago on May 19, 2005.
Keywords: Logan Hurt,JR nickname Hoss served in the Navy on the USS Arcadia around 58 to 61 looking for anyone that served with my Dad.
Entry: 69985
Subject: PHOTOGRAPHERS MATE
Laura Carter Wilson wrote on April 26, 2009
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was a photographers mate on the Arcadia during the Korean conflict. When he passed away I got the pictures he took of the ship and crew during public ceremonies. I would be happy to share them with anyone who is interested.
I'd love to find out the names of at least some of the people who served with my Dad.
Keywords: Marion "Corky" Carter
Entry: 67850
Subject: USS ARCADIA AD 23
Louis Miller SR. wrote on November 12, 2008
City and State: LAKE WORTH FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I served on the Arcadia from 1949 untill 1951 and then I was transfered to the Uss Isherwood DD 520 and was on her untill 1952 when I was discharged, Louis Miller
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Entry: 67605
Subject: USS ACADIA AD23 1962-1964
James Taylor JR. wrote on October 24, 2008
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: ships company MR3 1962-1964
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Entry: 65880
Subject: ONE BOARD 55 AND 56
Iohn (Jack) Jordan JR. wrote on June 1, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: ST.. BEACH FL
Unit: 5TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: great time of life !!!
Keywords: uss acadia ad23 55 and 56 de218 uss darby 54 and 55
Entry: 64462
Subject: I LOVED THE NAVY
Barney Wolfson wrote on February 24, 2008
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: SHIPS SERVICE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I loved the Korean conflict, Going from Newport to the French Riveria
Keywords: USS Arcadia
Entry: 64272
Subject: USS ARCADIA
Barney Wolfson wrote on February 12, 2008
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: USS ARCADIA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: How I loved the Newport to French Riviera Battle cruises
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Entry: 62938
Subject: DE-COMMISSIONING
Thomas Curry wrote on November 11, 2007
City and State: BEL AIR MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: My first ship-boarded in 1968 at Newport, R.I. in September.
The next summer we de-commissioned her in Portsmouth, VA in
1969. From there I was assigned to the USS Robert A. Owens DD-
827 which was in drydock in Norfolk, VA. Set sail for the Med in
September for a 4 1/2 month tour. I remember an old friend who
travelled with me to Newport to the ship - Henry Haughn.
Entry: 62478
Subject: !960 -63 R-2 DIVISION
Robert Anderson SR. wrote on October 2, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARYSVILLE OH
Unit: R2 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Glad to hear from any shipmates.
Keywords: Andy
Entry: 59006
Subject: USS ARCADIA AD23 YEAR 1959+1960
Daniel Burley wrote on September 24, 2006
Email Update Needed
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 56156
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Andrew J. (Andy) Saksa JR. wrote on March 9, 2006
City and State: SHELTON CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ARCADIA
FROM 1956 / 1959
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Entry: 56155
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Andrew J. (Andy) Saksa JR. wrote on March 9, 2006
City and State: SHELTON CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ARCADIA
FROM 1956 / 1959
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Entry: 55837
Subject: USS ARCADIA 1978 AND 1979
Donald Colvin wrote on February 18, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: MTVERNON KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Been ret. about 5 years. I see a lot of faces
but con,t but names to them.
Old frind Shafer from bufflo new york.
David Holmes from out west.
Keywords: Colvin 1957 and 1958
Last cruse was to cuba 1958
Entry: 55779
Subject: ET2 USS ARCADIA 1955-959
Lewis Holzendorf wrote on February 17, 2006
City and State: BETHLEHEM GA
Unit: ELECTRONICS SHOP
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Went aboard the Arcadia out of electronics school in 1955. Aboard until summer of 1959. 3years preferred sea duty was up so transferred to Destroyer Harlan R. Dickson to finish my tour. Discharged in Key West September 1959. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers.
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Entry: 55510
Subject: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO MIGHT KNOW???
Danielle Brewer wrote on February 1, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: DUNNELLON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was trying to find someone who might have served with my father on the Arcadia AD-23. His name was Raymond J. Brewer. He served back in the Korean Conflict.
Keywords: ARCADIA AD-23
Entry: 54241
Subject: USS ARCADIA EM3 FROM 1952-56
Barney Wolfson wrote on November 22, 2005
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: SHIPS ELECTRICIAN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Loved those Newport to French Riviera trips
Keywords: I cannot seem to find anyone who was on the Arcadia as early as 1952-56
Entry: 53570
Subject: NAVY SHIPFITTER FIRST CLASS
Jim Allford wrote on October 13, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: DUDLEY PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for 'friends' of my Dad that was in The Korean War. His name was 'FRED CHARLES ALLFORD' Enlisted: 7-29-44 Discharged: 1-31-49 Please! If anyone knew him, or knows what ship he was on, please, contact me. I'd really appreciate any type of help I could get on this. Sincerely, JIM ALLFORD [Son of FRED CHARLES ALLFORD]
Keywords: Searching for 'friends' that was in the Korean War on one of the Navy Ships. I don't know name of the Ship, or Fleet, he was with.
Entry: 52196
Subject: SHIPFITTERS 1959-1960
Tom Smith wrote on July 22, 2005
City and State: BIRMINGHAM MI
Unit: USS ARCADIA AD 23
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Ray Hellmann was a fireman and welder aboard the USS Arcadia in 1959 to 1961 while at Newport, RI. He died of mesothelioma, the asbestos cancer in 2003. I represent his family in a case for his death. I need to talk to anyone who recalls Ray Hellmann (he was a 19 year old, German immigrant then) and lived in Lansing, Michigan. Thank you.
Tom Smith
tomsmith@serlinglaw.com
Keywords: shipfitters, pipefitters, boiler men USS Arcadia AD 23 1959-1960
Entry: 51922
Subject: REUNIONS
Andy Malone wrote on July 8, 2005
City and State: HICKSVILLE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Why not come to some of the reunions if you are able. We meet every year and 2006 will be in Great Lakes Area and 2007 in the Fall iver Area. Love to see many new faces. Also have one in Sept. 05 in Nashville.
Get a chance to see old buddies and talk about good old times.
Keywords: USS Arcadia AD-23 SK3 52-54
Entry: 48874
Subject: SONARMAN-53' TO56'
Richard Grant wrote on February 12, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: RHINEBECK NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Aboard 1953 to 1956 then transfered to USS Harveson for 6 months. Worked in Electronics Dept as a sonarman. Now in Florida in New Smyrna Beach as a snowbird. Will return to NY in April 05'Will have new e-mail address then.Look forward to hearing from someone who might remember.
Keywords: Known as MIKE,In during Korean war,sonarman
Entry: 47994
Subject: SHIP MATES
Edward Grogan wrote on January 7, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: RAEFORD NC NC
Unit: RMSN-
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: i was on the arcadia and copyed the distress signal for newport, i made several cruises on gthe arcadia, if yiou remember me e-mail me.
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Entry: 45838
Subject: CREW MEMBER, ARCADIA-AD23
Michael Gonzalez wrote on September 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ELMIRA NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Ist active duty station during Nam. Great duty station. Loved it so much I stayed in Reserves and made CDR. Lovr to hear from others serving during my tour on board.
Keywords: HM2,1964-67
Entry: 42838
Subject: R-5/WEAPONS DIV. 1963 - 1965
Eugene Seabolt wrote on May 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALM HARBOR FL
Unit: TORPEDO SHOP (R-5 /WEAPONS
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Served in Repair Div. R-5 during 2 Springboard Cruises (San Juan, etc.) 1 Med. Cruise (Lisbon, Barcelona, Naples and Gulf Juan, FR.) also salvage trip Orange, TX for retrieval of usable electronics from mothballed APD's. Liberty in Lake Charles, LA was supberb. Served under LtJg's S.F. Guglielmo and G.R. Sexton and a p.i.t.a. Lt. named Fouts. Have maintained close friendship with form IC3 Ron Schell (Michigan) from R-3 Div. throughout the past 39 years.
Keywords: Nickname: "The Bolt"
Entry: 42161
Subject: INFORMATION AND PHOTOS OF THE USS ARCADIA AD23
Donald (Don) Finch wrote on April 6, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: KENMORE NY
Unit: USS ARCADIA AD23
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
USS ARCADIA DESCRIPTION
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/AD/AD-23_Arcadia.html
USS ARCADIA DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS
http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/0323.htm
USS ARCADIA PICTURES
http://www.sailorrandr.com/mates/ad23/ad23.htm
USS Arcadia (AD-23) Guestbook
http://www.destroyers.org/GB_AD/AD23_board.php?action=view
USS ARCADIA Recommissioning and Mediterranean Cruises
http://www.ussbrainedd630.com/recom.htm
USS ARCADIA SCRAPPED
http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/AD23.htm
Keywords: Served aboard '51 to '54 - Boat Engine Repair Shop
Entry: 42129
Subject: I SERVED BETWEEN 1952-1956, LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY RECOGNIZE MY INFO.
Barney Wolfson wrote on April 5, 2004
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: ELECTRICIAN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 38244
Subject: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
Teri Perez wrote on November 11, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILLIMANTIC CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to find out any information on Arcadia. My gandfather Kenneth Leroy Smith (boatswains mate 2nd class)Who entered the navy 11/13/41-11/4/45. Was stationed on the ship sometime while he was serving our country. Also if anyone could tell me what crewroster and V-6 USNR mean, My family and I would be very greatful.
Thank you to anyone(s)who can take the time to help.
Keywords: Arcadia V-6 USNR 1941-1945
Entry: 32278
Subject: USS ARCADIA PICTURE
Joseph Olden wrote on February 22, 2003
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I do have a picture of the USS Arcadia if anyone wants one....Just e-mail me...
Keywords: USS Arcadia PIcture
Entry: 32068
Subject: SHIPMATES ON ARCADIA 63-66
Jerry Kocik wrote on February 16, 2003
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Comments:
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Entry: 32033
Subject: 1962-1964
Joseph Olden wrote on February 14, 2003
City and State: ALPENA MI
Unit: USS ARCADIA, DIV 2
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I do remember a crew member by the last name of Ellis and he lived in Altoona, PA
Keywords:
Entry: 32003
Subject: 1962-1964
Joseph Olden wrote on February 14, 2003
City and State: ALPENA MI
Unit: USS ARCADIA, DIV 2
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I also served on the Arcadia between 62-64....I was in Div 2, I think it was on the Aft part of the ship......
My name is Joseph Olden....I remember a 1st Class petty Officer who was tall and slim, also a 2nd Class Petty Officer who was black, don't remember either of their names right off hand.......I have a picture of the Arcadia some place with some info on it...Will have to look it up....
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Entry: 31987
Subject: CREW MEMBER
Don Hague wrote on February 13, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: S-1 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served in the S-1 Division from August 1958 until April 1962 as an SKSA, SKSN, SK3, SKSN, SK3 in that order.
Hey I was young I had fun. The Arc was my first ship and I remember most of the S1 division fondly.
That was the time when the Navy offered young stupid boys a chance to become a useful man
My first division officer Gerry Young was a Warrant Officer and I thought he was GOD. All I ever wanted to do was to be like him.
I retired as a CWO SC in July 1978 and hope I came close to being the officer he was.
Hope to hear from some shipmates
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Entry: 31674
Subject: STOOD 1ST QM WATCH 9/13/45
John Davis JR. wrote on February 2, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILMINGTON DE
Unit: NAV. DIV.,USS ARCADIA AD 23
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I stood the first deck watch as QM, set after the Commissioning ceremony on 9/13/45 under an old mustang who was a former Chief. A great many of the crew , including myself had been assigned fresh out of service schools with no previous sea duty. This might account for the radar operator fixing on the towing tug instead of the target in a night firing exercise and the antiaircraft crew firing at the tow plane instead of the target who also made a quick exit.Lucky the war was over. After shakedown the Arc was sailed to South Carolina and mothballed.
Keywords: Ens. Sewell,QM Howell
Entry: 30816
Subject: CREW MEMBER
Daniel Kuttner wrote on December 30, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: as an ic2,I transfered from the T.J.Gary DER326
to the Arcadia AD-23 repair gang from April
1961 to November 1961
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