Comments on: “The Big E” USS Enterprise – MCPO Clyde Jones, USN (Ret.)

By: Michael Ball

Michael Ball — Fri, 23 May 2025 02:44:34 +0000

In reply to Michel Robertson. I had the pleasure of to meet Chief Jones at IHOP in Asheville two days ago by chance. He talked to my family about his service. He is in good health. He’s a true patriot and it was an honor to talk to him.

By: Seth Scott

Seth Scott — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:50:38 +0000

In reply to Ron Curtis. Hi, I'm MCPO Jones grandson, he would like to get in contact with you inreguards to an upcoming reunion, please feel free to give me a call 864-991-7360

By: George Marcello

George Marcello — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:45:55 +0000

My name is George Marcello I am a plank owner of The Big E I served on her for 2 years as a damage control person. My general quarters station was on the forward mess deck with a standby hose team, for the bomb ordinances.

By: James Price

James Price — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 03:27:28 +0000

Great article. I appreciate reading about the Big E. I served on her from 89-93. Brings back many memories.

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:24:17 +0000

In reply to Ron Curtis. Since Clyde doesn’t have an email address, he’s difficult to contact. If you’re unable to reach him by phone, let me know and I’ll try to contact him again. Thank you for your service! MJR

By: Ron Curtis

Ron Curtis — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:33:31 +0000

In reply to Michel Robertson. Thank you, I have been trying to get in touch with Clyde for years with no luck. In fact I was searching for him again when this article came up. I did find a number and am going to call him today to see if number is good. He was one of my finest supervisors and a superb leader. Thank you for letting him know about me. I was then a 2nd Class Petty Officer serving under MSCM Jones at the BEQ in Pensacola, FL. Thanks again and I thoroughly enjoyed your artical.

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:54:52 +0000

In reply to Ron Curtis. I'll make sure MCPO Clyde Jones sees your comment. He is extremely proud of "the Big E" and all who served on her. Thank you for your service! M. Robertson, author of "Welcome Home, Brother."

By: Ron Curtis

Ron Curtis — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:50:21 +0000

In 1982 I served under MSCM Jones at the BEQ in Pensacola, FL. He was one of the finest professional leaders I ever served under while I was in the Navy. He was a mentor who had great influence on me which led me to a Naval career of 22 years and achieving the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. I did a search on Clyde Jones and this article came up. I truly enjoyed reading this article and reminiscing of my time stationed with Master Chief. He was a great example to all who served under and above his rank and was in keeping of the highest standards of the US Navy.