USS MULLINNIX DD-944

     2006/7 - Iraq     

FTG3 Frank "Woody" Wood welcomes home Major Luke Jessup from Iraq
22 June 2007
Lone Grove, Oklahoma
Welcome Home Luke!


You may ask - "What in the sam-hill is this page
doing in the History of Mullinnix? She was sunk in 1992!"

My answer, "The steel may have been sent to the bottom,
but the men, their soul and spirit, are still serving our country."

Keep Scrolling down if you don't believe me...


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That is ex-Muxman DAVID L MANSBERGER, "Padre", Chaplain Major USAF, with Airmen from the 820th Security Forces out of Moody AFB. MSgt Robert “Sheriff” Johnson took the photos. The Sheriff is with the West Virginia ANG. The 820th goes out everyday to the streets of Baghdad. They lost one member of their squadron in October to an IED. Over 80% of the casualties have been from IED’s and suicide vests.

We "just thought" we had it bad on Mullinnix when we ran out of fresh water. Keep these guys in your prayers - every day. They are protecting my right to host this website of our beloved ship. AND they are perserving your right to sit safely and enjoy the memories.




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Just like the rest of us Muxmen, David hasn't changed a bit since is 'salad days' on Mullinnix


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email: David Mansberger


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If there is anyone who would like to send items to Iraq, David advises they need baby clothes for ages 1yr and under. They will be distributed directly by the Chaplin's Office. Also, beef jerky for the Troops (because it will not spoil).

The address to send care packages is:

David Mansberger, Major Chaplin
Operation Iraqi Freedom
MNC-1 Chaplins Office
APO AE 09342



Another former Muxman in Iraq is BT2 Philip Welsh. Philip served with us from 1972-74 including most of 1972 Vietnam cruise (joining us in Subic Bay). Philip has had two tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan and is scheduled to go back to Al Asad Iraq in the fall of 2007. Please keep Philip in your prayers. You can contact Philip at:

email: Philip Welsh

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email: Philip Welsh

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