USS STERETT (DDG 104) TWICE WINNER OF THE SPOKANE TROPHY (2010 & 2023)
FLASH TRAFFIC!!!!
From: Commander, Pacific Fleet
To: USS STERETT (DDG 104)
SUBJ: SPOKANE TROPHY WINNER
1. I am pleased to announce USS STERETT (DDG 104) as the winner of the 2023
Spokane Trophy Award for overall excellence in surface ship combat system
readiness and warfare operations.
2. This prestigious award was instituted in 1908 by President Theodore
Roosevelt to recognize naval warfighting proficiency.
3. Throughout the year, the crew of STERETT demonstrated superb performance
and excellence across the wide spectrum of combat system warfare areas. USS
STERETT’s selection as the BEST IN THE FLEET highlights a steadfast
commitment to our navy and the nation.
4. I offer my sincere congratulations to the crew of STERETT you can be justifiably proud of this achievement. Well done!
5. ADMIRAL KOEHLER SENDS.
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Dauntless Warriors and families,
Recognition as the best ship in the Pacific Fleet does not come easily.
This is a result of your unrelenting effort. This is your constant focus on
being the best WARRIORS, STEWARDS, and PARTNERS in STERETT you can be. This
is sacrifice from both our crew and our families ashore.
Thank you to all for your dedication and sacrifice to make STERETT the ship
our nation needs. STERETT remains ready because of you.
Gratefully,
CO, XO, CMC
August 19, 2011 – CMC Chris Benavidez, CDR Richard “Rich” McDaniel and Rear Admiral Troy Shoemaker, Commander Carrier Strike Group NINE (CGS 9)
The Spokane Trophy embodies the meaning of Esprit de Corps, which is a feeling of pride, fellowship, and a common loyalty shared by all its members. In 2010 just two years into her life, the USS STERETT (DDG 104) was recognized as the best surface combat ship – meaning that it was considered to be the most proficient in overall combat systems readiness and warfare operations in the entire Pacific Fleet! Starting in 1908, the award has been won by ships like USS TENNESSEE (the first recipient), USS ARIZONA, and USS WEST VIRGINIA. What a legacy to follow!!!