Greetings from the Sterett Association
Welcome Aboard
The Sterett Association is an organization that celebrates former and current crew members of all the ships that have proudly carried the Sterett name. Whether you have interest in the DD-27, the DD-407, the DLG/CG-31 or the DDG-104, this is the place for you. The Sterett Association exists because people just like you have fond memories of a special time aboard a ship named Sterett.
So, grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite grog) and check out the Sterett Association web site. It might just take you back to a special place and time.
Sterett Association Membership
Please consider supporting the Association by becoming a member.
Being part of the Sterett Association will provide you the opportunity to reconnect and remain in touch with old shipmates who share special memories about the USS Sterett and dues are only $20 annually or $200 for a lifetime.
The Sterett’s History Celebrated
Sterett Association Newsletters
Newsletters are provided via email approximately each quarter. Newsletters contain a myriad of articles pertaining to the Sterett and/or its people. We welcome our subscriber’s input.
The last DLG-31 CO passes…
We just received word that CAPT H. E. Reichert, USN, died 03 July 2020. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal during his command tour and the ship was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon. Rest in peace Sir, we have the watch....
Virtual Museum
STERETT Family, our virtual museum just grew some more and now we have a total of six (6) items listed for view. Many more items are inbound and will be posted as soon as on hand. If you wish to donate an item, please send it to the Association for safe keeping,...
Operation Boat People
In keeping with the USS STERETT Association's objective to educate the public on the naval heritage of all ships named after Lt. Andrew Sterett (Bylaws, 2013), a new webpage has been added to our website to document the assist of and the rescue of Vietnamese...
Our namesake…Lt. Andrew Sterett
213 years ago today, Lt. Andrew Sterett passed away in Lima, Peru, at the young age of 30. In his short life, Andrew Sterett left the U.S. Navy with "a rich tradition of determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. His bravery, gallantry and heroism...
Awards Webpage Added
USS STERETT Association Members in Good Standing (MIGS), A new Awards page has been added to the Association's website. The only way to get to the page is to first log into the website with your membership login and password. The link will appear on the main menu...
DDG-104 Leads the Way
USS Sterett (DDG-104) leads the way on a show of force transit training exercise with USS Dewey (DDG-105), USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS O’Kane (DDG-77) on Nov. 4, 2016.
Korean Airlines Flight 007 Shot Down
September 1, 1983, Korean Airlines Flight007 was shot down by Soviet interceptors. The US Seventh Fleet’s USS Sterett CG31 became the flagship of the US search and rescue/salvage task force 71.
1915 Sterett sailors secure an AH-12 type seaplane on hoist aboard DD-27
1915 Sterett sailors secure an AH-12 type seaplane on hoist aboard DD-27.
1947 DD-407 investigates an aircraft crash
1941 DD-407 investigates an aircraft crash at sea during November 1941. Some plane wreckage can be seen floating in foreground off the starboard bow.
