I was 21 and already in the Navy. We were doing some work up procedures off the coast of VA when it happened. Our ship just happened to have live birds(missiles) on board so we were immediately sent up to sit off the coast of Washington D.C. just in case something else was going to happen. I remember standing watch on the fantail(aft part of the ship) manning a .50cal machine gun. I'll never forget that day or where I was.
NEVER FORGET!