It was 53 years ago today (19 April) that the Battle of Dong Hoi took place where USS STERETT (DLG 31) would distinguish herself in naval history!!!  Read further here.

Good Evening STERETT Family, great news - the Marriott Resort has extended the $169 rate per night to 17 April.  Don't wait until the last minute, book your room today and join us in Lincolnshire 8-11 May.  For more information visit - 2025 Lincolnshire Reunion —...

Thank you to those that have registered to go on the RTC/NTC Windshield Tour on Friday 9 May 2025.  For those that reporting desiring to go, there will be two tour start times - 0830 & 1130 - both departing from our reunion site.  The 0830 tour start time is...

Recruit Division 185 of Task Group 22 in Ship 03 USS HOPPER is hereby commissioned. It is an integrated division consisting of men and women from all over our United States of America!!! Association Members Robert Emerson (RMSN, 90-94) and Ron Choate (STG3, 86-89)...

Yesterday, CDR Kurt Albaugh, CO of the 104, let Ship's Liaison and Past President Burton Dietz know the Forever Dauntless has won the Battle Effectiveness Award (Battle E) for the second straight year (2023 & 2024).  This is quite an accomplishment, so a...

SHIPMATES!  The reunion is just 97 days away.  This reunion is going to another great Port of Call.  We have several new and exciting events planned.  I want to tell you about all of them, but some are still in the works. I will however give you a taste of one new...

On behalf of the USS STERETT Family, especially the Forever Dauntless Crew that is deployed and standing the watch, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.  Thank you for your service!!!  Chuck Bond, President

On behalf of the USS STERETT Association, a hearty congratulations to Lifetime Member CDR Jason Garfield (DDG-104, 2022-2024) who was recently recognized as a 2024 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award winner by the Chief of Naval Operations!!!  "The...

On Sunday November 17, USS STERETT (DDG 104) departed San Diego for a "surge deployment" as part of the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group ONE (CSG-1).  After an ammo onload at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach 18-21 November, she joined CSG-1 in making a...

Ahoy Association Members, the Ship's Store Custodian Duffy Groener reported that the store is open for business once again. He has held the job for over 10 years and is looking to be replaced. If anyone is interested in replacing him, please let us know.  Thank you!

Bravo Zulu to CDR Jason M. Garfield for a job Well Done as Commanding Officer of DDG-104!!!  Congratulations to CDR Kurt W. Albaugh for taking command of the best ship in U.S. Pacific Fleet.  And welcome aboard to XO CDR Brandon Moody.  We are so very proud of each of...

News from USS STERETT (DDG 104) as the crew is awarded the 2023 Spokane Trophy Award for the second time in its young history.  Read more here - DDG-104 Spokane Trophy — Sterett Association!!!