By Keith Kaniut
Keith Kaniut “Gonzo” is the U.S. Navy acronym for the patrol area in the Arabian Sea east of Oman (“Gulf of Oman Naval Zone of Operations”). Iran and Pakistan border this sea to the north. (That it is also the name of a Sesame Street character is an amusing coincidence…)
When I joined Light Attack Squadron VA-87 on the USS Independence (CV-62) in January 1981, the “Indy” had been patrolling Gonzo Station for two months. The Ind…
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