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Q: What is Karl's Korner?

A: Karl's Korner has grown since it was first created. My POW/MIA pages were the first pages I put online because it is an issue I believe we must keep people aware of. I am a member of Operation Just Cause. Please take the time to peruse these pages and consider "adopting" an MIA for your website.

I have become sort of the "unofficial" USS Mansfield DD-728 page. There is a complete ship's history and many photos. There are sections on WW II, Korea, Vietnam, A-bomb tests and much more. Visit the Photo Locker and see pictures of shipmates, the Mansfield underway, refueling, shooting mission in Vietnam, and several of the ship's cruise books. Read the Sea Tales of shipmates from all eras and look for a friend from the past on the extensive (190+) Shipmate email list.

Although much of this site is dedicated to the Mansfield, it only represents the first year of my Navy enlistment. After leaving the ship I went to CTR (Communication Technician, later renamed Crtyptologic Technician) school in Pensacola, Florida and then on to (Naval Security Group Activity) NSGA Bremerhaven, Germany. I am happy to say this section of my site has grown at an enormous rate and is now as comprehensive as my Mansfield pages. There are pictures, articles, and a (250+) Bremerhaven Alumni email list.

There are two sections of Links pages: Veterans Links, which link to other vets, military, POW/MIA sites. The second links page goes to sites of general interest and a variety of subjects.

If you want to learn more about me, please go to my Biography page.

I have been fortunate enough to earn several Site Awards. Each award is a link to the presenter. Please consider a visit to their sites.

Before you leave, please take the time to sign my guestbook, thanks.

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Q: What are all these links anyway?

A: The Menu buttons found on the Index Page will take you to the different sections of Karl's Korner.

  • My POW/MIA - Learn about my adopted POW/MIA and how to get involved with this effort.
  • Veteran's Links - Visit other Veteran's websites.
  • Site Awards - View awards presented to this website and links back to the presenter's website.
  • Webrings - Webrings I belong to.
  • FAQ - You're here. :-)
  • NSGA Bremerhaven - Main page for my Bremerhaven section.
  • My Biography - Learn about the webmaster.
  • USS Mansfield - Main page for the Mansfield DD-728 section.
  • Links - Links of general and local (SE Massachusetts) websites.
  • NCVA-NE - New England splinter group of the NCVA.
Under the buttons there is a Search Box. Here you can search the content of the website. Helpful if you are looking for something specific.

There are also links to a websites you may find interesting. Some are to the sites of applications I use in the creation and maintenance of my website. The Karl's Korner Site for Sore Eyes link will take you to a website I find interesting and useful. I change this link periodically. Other links are to webrings and causes I support.

There is also a link to my Guestbook. Please take the time to sign in and let me know you were here. You can also access the Guestbook from other sections of the website.

You can email me by clicking on the Email Guy Icon which is found on the bottom of most pages.#000080

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Q: Why do links open new browser windows?

A: Many of the links on Karl's Korner will open a new browser window to take you to the desired webpage. I do this so that when you are done browsing the requested pages, you simply close the browser window and you will return to the referring page on Karl's Korner. This eliminates using your browser "back button". This is particularly useful if you have navigated further on the linked website or gone to another website.#000080

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Q: Are there a lot of advertisements on this site?

A: No. All links are to other websites, webrings, Award presenter's sites and some businesses (Ship's Store) which may be of interest to Mansfield and NSGA Bremerhaven shipmates.#000080

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Q: How do I get the "Thumbs-up Site Award"?

A: To apply for my Thumbs-up Site Award, just send me an email. Give me the URL of your website and I'll check it out. If your site qualifies and passes inspection, I'll email the award to you. All I ask is that you provide a link back to my site.#000080

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Q: Why does everything look the same?

A: When I created my website, I wanted to make the user interface easy and consistent. I realize when people come to my site, they are looking for information and don't want to spend time trying to figure out how to get from one page to another.#000080

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Q: Why don't I use all kinds of special effects on my website?

A: Since my site was created for information rather than entertainment, I decided to go with the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) theory. Another, more important reason, is special effects tend to slow down page loading times and take up bandwidth. I prefer to use my server space for the photos and articles sent in by shipmates that tell the story of the Mansfield and NSGA Bremerhaven.#000080

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Q: Where do all the graphics come from?

A: Other than actual photographs, most of the graphics were created by me. I have tried to credit items created by others where the author is known and linked back to their website if they have one.#000080

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Q: How do I link to Karl's Korner?

A: If you would like to link to my site please do so. All I ask is that you let me know. Feel free to use one of the banner graphics on the Index Page.

HTML for linking to:

  • Karl's Korner Main Page: http://web.meganet.net/kman/index.htm
  • POW/MIA Page: http://web.meganet.net/kman/nfv1.htm
  • USS Mansfield DD-728 Page: http://web.meganet.net/kman/nfv3.htm
  • NSGA Bremerhaven, Germany Page: http://web.meganet.net/kman/nfv8.htm
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Q: Can I download pictures or information from the website?

A: For the most part, the answer is yes. Just email me and let me know exactly what you want to use. If you are going to post it on another website, please link back to Karl's Korner and credit the originator.#000080

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Q: What will I find on the U.S.S. Mansfield pages?

A: This section of my website is dedicated to the ship, its crew and their contributions to the history of this nation and the wars and conflicts in which they participated. This history is told in photos and stories, many submitted by the crewmen who were there. It covers the years from the Mansfield's commissioning 14 April 1944 to its sale to the Argentine Navy and subsequent dismantling beginning 24 December 1974. There is an extensive Shipmate Email list, dozens of personal photographs, a couple of Cruise Books are reproduced and many Sea Stories.#000080

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Q: What does the "What's New/Updates" link do?

A: The "What's New/Updates" link opens a window in the center of your current browser window. Here you will find, listed by date, the updates and additions that have been made to the Mansfield pages for the current calendar year. These additions can include additions to the Shipmate Email listing, photos added to the Photo Locker, and any new features added to the Mansfield section of Karl's Korner.

Most of the line items found here are clickable links. In the case of additions to the email list, clicking the link will take you to the corresponding section of the email listing designated by the person's last name. The photo links (camera icon) will take you to the page in the Photo Locker where the new pictures are located. All links will open in a new browser window, so be sure to close the Updates window.#000080

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Q: How do I navigate the pages?

A: You will notice right away that the "look and feel" of this section of the website is the same as the others. The Main Mansfield page gives you a short history of the ship. There are many links from this page that will take you to more detailed pages covering events concerning the Mansfield and her crew. There is a link to the What's New/Update page for this section of page, a Search link and link to the Decklog Guestbook, as well as older Guestbooks. Many links are embedded in the text on the page. These clickable links will take you to pages giving more details on the subject concerned.

    KwikLinks will take you directly to different sections of the Mansfield page:

  • Korea - General history and personal recollections of shipmates about this war.
  • Inchon Invasion - A detailed account of the Mansfield's participation.
  • Mine Incident - Detailed account of the ship's encounter with a mine on 30 September 1950. Many photos of the damage and repair efforts.
  • A-Bomb Tests - This section deals with the Mansfield's participation in the atomic bomb tests held in the Pacific (March-August 1958) called Operation Hardtack. This is a section of the ship's history that has been difficult to find information on. If any shipmate was aboard at this time, please let me know. I would like to add more info about this part of the ship's story.
  • Operation Sea Dragon - This section has an indepth history of this operation which took place during the Vietnam War (October 1966 - April 1968).
  • Photo Locker - Here you will find many personal photos and cruisebooks reproduced. It is a pictoral history of our ship and crew.
  • FAQ - You're here :-)
  • Reunion News - Information on future reunions and pictures of past reunions.
  • Shipmate Email List - Looking for a lost shipmate? Here's where to check. Make sure you get listed. Can't find you if you aren't there!
  • Sea Tales - Personal recollections of shipmates. Got something you'd like to preserve for posterity? Send it in. Once you're gone, your history goes too.
  • Deceased Shipmates - A list of shipmates who have passed away. There is a Remembrance section where you can add your personal comments to a deceased shipmate.
  • Desktop Background - Picture of the ship you can use for your desktop. If you want it, email me and I'll send it to you.
  • Shipmate Homepages - If you served on the ship and have a website, personal or business, send me the URL and I will get it listed.
  • Ship's Store - Businesses on the Internet that I have used to get Ship's hats, shirts, pictures and other items. I have added this section as a courtesy. I do not receive any compensation from them.

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Q: How do I get added to the Shipmate Email list?

A: If you want to be added to the Shipmate listing email me with the following information: Name, Rate/Rank, Years on the ship. (Ex: Joe Smith, BM3, 1965-67)

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Q: How do I submit material for the Mansfield website?

A: You can submit photos, articles, stories, etc. to the website by email or snail mail.

If you scan your photos, you can attach them to emails. When scanning save your files as .TIF or .JPG (with MINIMUM compression or if you say it the other way, HIGHEST quality). I take the files you send and size and compress them for the web on my end. Try to keep each email less that 2MB. Use of WinZip is encouraged.

I will scan and return any items sent to me via snail mail. If you don't want to send your original photos or documents, please get QUALITY copies made and I will scan those.

Please try to include all the who, what, where and when data you can.

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Q: What will I find on the NSGA Bremerhaven pages?

A: This section of my website is dedicated to the CT's that served at Naval Security Group Activity Bremerhaven.The station's history is told in photos and stories, submitted by the men who served there. It covers the years from the base's beginings as an Advanced Naval Base in the early 50's to it's disestablishment in 1972. There is an extensive Shipmate Email list, dozens of personal photographs, and many Sea Stories.

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Q: What does the "What's New/Updates" link do?

A: The "What's New/Updates" link opens a window in the center of your current browser window. Here you will find, listed by date, the updates and additions that have been made to the Bremerhaven pages for the current calendar year. These additions can include additions to the Alumni Email listing, photos added to the Photo Album, and any new features added to the NSGA Bremerhaven section of Karl's Korner.

Most of the line items found here are clickable links. In the case of additions to the email list, clicking the link will take you to the corresponding section of the email listing designated by the person's last name. The photo links (camera icon) will take you to the page in the Photo Album where the new pictures are located. All links will open in a new browser window, so be sure to close the Updates window.

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Q: How do I navigate the pages?

A: The Main NSGA Bremerhaven page has links to the What's New/Updates page, Page Search and Decklog Guestbook, past and present editions. There is also a set of KwikLinks to the other parts of the Bremerhaven pages. Again, the look is the same and the links operate the same as the other parts of Karl's Korner.

    The Bremerhaven KwikLinks are:

  • Photos - The photo section has many personal photographs of shipmates, the Bremerhaven area, our hangouts and lots of other things. There is much to see and enjoy.
  • History - Links to a section of pages dealing with the specific history of the base, including USNAB, Bremerhaven.
  • Alumni Email List - Looking for a lost shipmate? Here's where to check. Make sure you get listed. Can't find you if you aren't there!
  • NCVA-NE - This link will take you to the section of the page that is dedicated to the NCVA splinter group, NCVA-NE. I am a member of this group and here you will find information about the group, it's officers, by-laws, member email addresses, mini-reunion information and photos.
  • FAQ - You're here. :-)
  • Final Windjammer - The final issue of the base newspaper is reproduced here.
  • Alumni Homepages - If you served at Bremerhaven and have a website, personal or business, send me the URL and I will get it listed.
  • CT-Tales - Stories submitted by shipmates about their tour in B'hvn. Lot's of funny stuff here. If you want to contribute, please let me know.
  • Ship's Store - Businesses on the Internet that I have used to get Ship's hats, shirts, pictures and other items. I have added this section as a courtesy. I do not receive any compensation from them.
  • Deceased Shipmates - A list of shipmates who have passed away. There is a Remembrance section where you can add your personal comments to a deceased shipmate.

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Q: How do I get added to the Alumni Email list?

A: If you want to be added to the Bremerhaven Alumni listing email me with the following information: Name, Rate/Rank, Duty Section and/or Department, Years in Bremerhaven. (Ex: Joe Smith, CTR3, ,Charlie Section, 1965-67)

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Q: How do I submit material for the Bremerhaven website?

A: You can submit photos, articles, stories, etc. to the website by email or snail mail.

If you scan your photos, you can attach them to emails. When scanning save your files as .TIF or .JPG (with MINIMUM compression or if you say it the other way, HIGHEST quality). I take the files you send and size and compress them for the web on my end. Try to keep each email less that 2MB. Use of WinZip is encouraged.

I will scan and return any items sent to me via snail mail. If you don't want to send your original photos or documents, please get QUALITY copies made and I will scan those.

Please try to include all the who, what, where and when data you can.

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Q:What will I find on the NCVA-NE pages?

A: The NCVA-NE (Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association - New England Chapter) section of the website is the internet home for the group. Here you will find a complete membership roster, email addresses and military biographies of many of our membership. In the Bits 'n Bytes section there are articles of interest submitted by members. There is a page to print out an membership application, as well as a link to the Ship's Store. There is also a Reunion Page of past and upcoming reunons. This includes our groups spring and fall reunions and the national NCVA reunions that our group has sponsored. It will also have news of the NCVA-NE Ladies Auxiliary.

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Q: What does the "What's New/Updates" link do?

A: The "What's New/Updates" link opens a window in the center of your current browser window. Here you will find, listed by date, the updates and additions that have been made to the NCVA-NE pages for the current calendar year. These additions can include additions to the Membership roster, articles added to the Bits 'n Bytes section, and Obituaries of deceased members.

Most of the line items found here are clickable links. In the case of additions to the membership roster, clicking the link will take you to the Membership page. Bits 'n Bytes links will go to that section of the website.

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Q: How do I navigate the pages?

A: The Main NCVA-NE page has links to the What's New/Updates page, Page Search and Decklog Guestbook, past and present editions. There is also a set of KwikLinks to the other parts of the NCVA-NE pages. Again, the look is the same and the links operate the same as the other parts of Karl's Korner.

    The NCVA-NE KwikLinks are:

  • Officers - A listing of all Officers of NCVA-NE and their contact info.
  • Members - This will take you to the Membership roster where you will find a listing of all Members. Most will have an Email contact listed and several have a link to their Military Bio page.
  • By-laws - This is a listing of the by-laws of NCVA-NE.
  • Application - This is link to a page that will instruct you on how to print out an application to join the group.
  • Ship's Store - Here you can order clothing and hats with the NCVA-NE logo.
  • Reunion Guide - Authored by NCVA-NE member Ken Cadran, this will help you to organize a reunion.
  • Mini-Reunions - These are the spring and fall reunions put on by our group all over New England and parts of NY. Here you will find photos of past reunions and news of future ones.
  • National Reunion links - These are reunions sponsored by NCVA-NE for the national NCVA.

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Q: How do I get added to the Membership roster?

A: When your application is received by our Secretary, your info will be emailed to me and you will be added to the roster. For military bios, you can email me directly at kman@meganet.net. Include all pertinent information (see existing member's bios for examples) and a photo from "back in the day" and a new photo to include on your biography page.

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Q: How do I submit material for the NCVA-NE website?

A: You can submit articles for the Bits 'n Bytes section the website by email or snail mail.

If you scan your photos, you can attach them to emails. When scanning save your files as .TIF or .JPG (with MINIMUM compression or if you say it the other way, HIGHEST quality). I take the files you send and size and compress them for the web on my end. Try to keep each email less that 2MB. Use of WinZip is encouraged.

I will scan and return any items sent to me via snail mail. If you don't want to send your original photos or documents, please get QUALITY copies made and I will scan those.

Please try to include all the who, what, where and when data you can.

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Still have a question? Email me at kman@meganet.net. Karl Kristiansen, Webmaster