“For the strength of a ship is the Service,
And the strength of the Service the ship.”
– by Rear Admiral Ronald Arthur Hopwood (The Laws of the Navy, 1896)
Greetings from the USS STERETT Association
Welcome Aboard
The USS 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 USS STERETT Association exists because people just like you have fond memories of a special time aboard a ship named after Lt. Andrew Sterett.
So, grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite grog) and check out the USS STERETT Association web site. It might just take you back to a special place and time.
Location of DDG-104 Change of Command
USS STERETT (DDG 104)'s Change of Command on Thursday 14 July will take place at the COMTHIRDFLT (C3F) Compound in Point Loma. In order to access the C3F Compound, RSVP is required. RSVP deadline is 30 June. For further details visit 2022 San Diego P.O.D. — Sterett...
Efforts to Save DLG/CG-31
Last week, it was reported that on 12 May 1994 CG-31 had been transferred to the Maritime Administration at Suisun Bay, in the S.F. Bay area. That post brought back a lot of memories and caused many to ask why we ever allowed the 3rd USS STERETT (DLG/CG 31) to be...
Veterans Affairs Liaison
From our President Burton Dietz: Many in our group have tried to sort their way through the labyrinth of rules and regulations of the Veterans Administration and have been either bogged down or totally rebuffed. I have decided it is time for our Association to step...
ASSOCIATION BYLAWS HAVE BEEN UPDATED
The USS STERETT Association Bylaws approved by the general membership during the San Antonio Reunion are now available. Please contact the Association at membership@sterett.net if you wish to obtain a copy (members only). If not a member, please consider joining the...
May 2022 BITTS from President Burton Dietz
Ahoy Shipmates! We have slipped our moorings in San Antonio and are steaming full speed ahead to San Diego in 2023, probably April, but more details very soon. Check your email (and you spam folder) or visit Bitts — Sterett Association to continue reading.
Election Results/Next Reunion Site
Congratulations to the newly elected and appointed USS STERETT Association Officers for our upcoming deployment towards the next port-of-call in the Spring of 2023 in San Diego, CA (dates TBD)!!! President Burton Dietz (YN3, 70-72) Vice-President James "JJ" Jennings...
Last edition of Bitts
STERETT Family, the last edition of Bitts has been posted here Bitts — Sterett Association. Truly an honor to have served as the USS STERETT Association's president!!!
Battle of Dong Hoi
On 19 April 1972, USS STERETT (DLG 31) and three other ships were attacked by North Vietnamese forces. The Chief of Naval Operations, then ADM Elmo R. Zumwalt, described the Dong Hoi battle as an "outstanding combat action." He messaged the ship's officer and crew,...
55 years ago today…DLG-31 is born!!!
On April 8, 1967, the third USS STERETT (DLG 31) was commissioned at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS), Bremerton, Washington. CAPT Edward A. Christopherson, Jr., assumed command. Welcoming remarks were made by the Commander, PSNS Rear Admiral W.F. Petrovic. ...
HOTEL ROOM DEADLINE IS 10 APRIL
Ahoy, only 36 days before our 2022 Reunion in San Antonio, Texas!!! There are just five (5) rooms left at the $139.00 (plus taxes) price. Per our contract, the end date to get the $139 price is when the rooms are sold out, or 10 April 2022. After 10 April, the...
2022 March Bitts
The March 2022 edition of Bitts has been posted and can be found in the Information Menu. There is information on the upcoming San Antonio Reunion (12-15 May), location of Ship Logs to support Agent Orange exposure VA claims, the DDG-104 Change of Command scheduled...
San Antonio Here We Come
The 2022 Reunion Special Newsletter can be found here - Newsletters — Sterett Association
USS STERETT Association Reunions
Next reunion will be in San Antonio, Texas, 12-15 September 2022 (Thursday to Sunday). Remember the Alamo!!!
Visit the Reunion page here.
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