What seems to have been a life time ago, or some past life, I spent 6 years in the U. S. Navy. I look back on those years as the foundation for who I am today. Someday I’ll upgrade.

There is a strong tradition of Naval Service in the Rothrock family.

Edwin R. Rothrock, Radioman Third Class (RM3) (Like Father)





U.S.S. Metcalf DD-595





SS Santa Monica (C2 Cargo Ship)







William G. Rotrock, Fire Control Technician First Class (FTM1) (Like Son)







U.S.S. Conyngham DDG-17 (1981-82)





U.S.S. Joseph Strauss DDG-16 (1982-85)







Robert Edwin Rothrock, Lieutenant Commander (Like Son)







U.S.S. Harry E. Yarnell CG-17







U.S.S. Nassau LHA-4