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USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22)


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Tactical Voice Radio Call Sign (circa 1968)
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CLASS - CHARLES F. ADAMS As Built.
Displacement 4526 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 437' (oa) x 47' x 15' (Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/54 RF (2x1), Tartar SAM (1x1 Mk 13) ASROC ASW (1x8), 6 x 12.75" Mk 32 ASW TT (2x3).
Machinery, 70,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 33 Knots, Range 4500 NM@ 20 Knots, Crew 333-350.
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging, Seattle on June 11 1962.
Launched January 8 1963 and commissioned September 12 1964.
Decommissioned December 20 1991.
Stricken November 20 1992.
Fate Sank February 3 2001 in the Pacific Ocean while under tow for breaking up in Brownsville, Texas.

 

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Awebassets/CaroleBryan.jpg note from Carole:   Sailors, if your email address changes, please resend it to me at the left.  You do not need to fill out the whole registration form again, just resend you email address so I can update my lists.  I have received notification of a large number of bad addresses from my last mailing.

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Happy dancing!  We reached 100 swabbies in our little association this morning!

Thanks for your support!

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Goodbye February

(not gonna miss ya)

Happy and busy March

Rabbit Rabbit

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Spring is just around the corner!

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Happy St. Patricks Day

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Easter blessings to all!

 !!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT INFO AND SURVEY FOR HAWAII IN 2014. PLEASE READ AND RESPOND!!!!!!!!
NOW HEAR THIS.
We are taking an informal head/room count for Hawaii in 2014. Dates are Sept. 9 through the 13th. Can book 3 days in advance and 3 days after those dates. We will be at the Alamoana hotel. The rates are $179 per night. We would like to know by April first. The planning group will be going over to finalize the arrangements mid April. The best way to let us know would be via e-mail to: wchris7756@aol.com. Thanks for your cooperation.

Mike Rigdon Albuquerque 2012 reunion photos

 

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click here to download Sitrep Fall 2012

 The Sweat shop is open for business!!!

 The Sweat shop (ships store) is open for business featuring many new items from the first Stoddert/Jupiter reunion. We now carry xxxl for those of you who, like me, need a little more room in a shirt. We have several styles of shirts and some give you a choice of Navy or white. Shop now and avoid the holiday rush. We are also looking into getting a few more new and unique items for your shopping pleasure. Give us a look. You just might find something you can't live without. 

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October 2-6, 2013

Crown Plaza Hotel

1113 Sixth Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98101

206 464-1980 direct line to hotel

http://seattlesouthside.lunarcow.com/publication/?i=46180

Click here to download 2013 Registration Package

Includes information on hotel, tours, banquets and registration forms

 

Congratulations Dave Nicholson 64-65

1st check in for Seattle reunion!

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Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association

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October 13, 2012
Mary Crawford
Treasurer, JHNSA
PMB 392, 11250-15 old St. Augustine Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32257

DearMary,
We had a very successful reunion in Albuquerque, NM this last September and now that the excitement has settled down I’m getting around to taking care of unfinished business.  This was our first co reunion with the members of the USS Jupiter, AK 43 - AVS 8 and it turned out to be a blast.  We had a total attendance of 73 and hope for a larger turnout in Seattle next year.
The reunion registration donations and money collected at the reunion amounted to $350 which I have enclosed with this letter. The DDG22 website also has a link to the Adams Class Veterans Association which encourages members to be informed and contribute.  We understand the challenges you face to bring the Charles Adams to Jacksonville and wish you the best in these endeavors. When that day comes we will be back in force along with the Jupiter crew for our reunion in Jacksonville 2015.
Sincerely yours,
John DishawTreasurer,
USS Benjamin Stoddert Association

 
 

2013 Preliminary Reunion Survey
Seattle, Washington
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 through Sunday, October 6, 2013
Important Information Requested

This survey form provides information for the 2013 USS Benjamin Stoddert/USS Jupiter Association Reunion to be held in Seattle, Washington  October 2-6, 2013.  Even if you do not plan to attend this reunion, your reply is very important.  Please take a minute to complete this survey.

My present plans for attending the 2013 reunion in Seattle, WA are: 
(Please use drop down arrow to make your choices.)
Number of people in my party:
Number of rooms needed:
I plan to stay for:
Travel plans:
I plan on participating in arranged tours:
I will attend the Thursday evening Northwestern Buffet
I would like to attend the Saturday morning business meeting:
I will attend the Saturday Evening Banquet:
Would you be willing to volunteer some time to work the registration desk or hospitality suite?
Comments & Suggestions:
Full Name:
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Email Address:
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Years aboard Ship: (i.e. 69-73)
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As a reminder, the hotel reservation cut off date is September 2, 2013 to get the Association room rate of $119.00.  Make your room reservations NOW if there is any chance that you will be coming as the hotel has a very liberal cancellation policy.  Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey.  It will make it easier to plan an enjoyable reunion for you.  Remember, this is only a survey and not a commitment.  If you have any problems with this survey, email carolebryan.ddg22@msn.com.
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Welcome Aboard, Jupiterians

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A message from our fearless leader

 

USS Jupiter AK-43 / AVS-8

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USS Stoddert Crewman Ron Zorn served aboard Jupiter 3 years before the Stoddert. He and Mike Rigdon have been the hosts for Jupiter reunions since 2000. The Jupiter won 6 Battle Stars in WW II and Korean. Her crew is now so few that future reunions would be impossible, so Ron and Mike requested to be a part of the Stoddert Group, which was approved at the Jacksonville Business Meeting. We are looking forward to future reunions with USS Stoddert.

Ron Zorn and Mike Rigdon


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2013 Membership Roster

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Thank you for supporting your association

updated 3-3-13    10-38 am       100 sailors strongCoolCoolCool

Gerry Arnett 61-62 Jupiter
Mark Asplund 81-84
John Bassolino 65-68
Robert Beard 67-70
 Rich Beedle71-74
David Behrend 71-74
Bruce Bigari 67-68
Leo Biodrowski 71-75
Timothy Brown 81-86
Carole Bryan family
Ron Burns 71-73
Thomas Carroll 67-70
Bert Cassels 64-65
Juan Cepeda 69-71
Herm Chambers 66-68
Frank Chesla 63-66
Bill Christensen 75-79
Clem Clemons Jupiter
Johnny Collins 69-73
Charles Colton 51-53 Jupiter
Jose Corpus
Les Creager 65-67
Harold Davison 68-69
Ed Denk 66-69
John Dishaw 65-68
Troy Dooley 70-74
Dennis Doyle
James Dungan 69-72
Wayne Ellington 65-67
Wayne Fass 70-74
Frank Fisher 58-59 Jupiter
Hugh Fleet 66-68
Robert Fossett 64-67
Helen Fulton 41-49 Jupiter
Donald Funk 56-57 Jupiter
Dannis Greene 66-69
Tom Grzywacz 68-69
Leon Hall 57-64 Jupiter
Bill Halvorson 71-74
Art Hansen 72-76
Manuel Harris 69-74
Bill Harrison 73-75
James Heesch 72-74
Peter Hekman 75-76
Bill Hellwege 70-71
Lynn Helvig 73-76
Jim Hinton 67-70
Larry Icenogle 71-73
Dick Jacques 61-63 Jupiter
Jay Jansson 70-71


Milfred Jarvis 65-69
Clifton Jensen 71-74
Jamie Jones 84-88
Bill Key 64-66
Hank Koopman 66-69
Buck Laird 65-67
John Lekwa 71-74
David Link 67-69
John Maize 73-75
William Masewicz 82-83
Walter McCandless 65-67
Stephen McPhillips 69-71
Bill Moore 64-68 (angel)
Harold Mueller 56-57 Jupiter
Al Mullen 79-82
Bill Newquist 64-65 (5 year member)
Garry Nichols 76-78/81-84
Dave Nicholson 64-65
Ken Ogawa 71-73
Dennis O'Leary 50-52 Jupiter
Dennis O'Leary 71-74
Rich Palazzo 71-72
Joe Patz 64-67
Allen Peters  50-51 Jupiter
Wyatt Ramsey 56-57 Jupiter
Harold Ray 68-70
John Reynolds 65-67
John Richard 64-66
Mike Rigdon 62-64 Jupiter
Joe Romero 72-75
Dave Saunders 66-72
James Saunders 64-66
Gary Scheidt 57-58 Jupiter
Tom Sindorf 66-67
John Souza 72-76
Mark Spangenberg 60-71
John Stevens 68-72
Pete TaFoya 64-66
Marshall Tator 70-74
Bryan Tracy 70-74
Michael Tribble 69-70
Lou Turilli 68-69
Bob Vonspiegel 57-59 Jupiter
Larry Waters 64-67
Ted Waypa 66-69
Judith White 41-49 Jupiter
Ray Willmott 65-69
Ade Wirth 52-56 Jupiter
Terry Worrell 68-72
Ron Zorn 64-67

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The combined reunion is history. The Stoddert and the Jupiter crews melded wonderfully. After the first day you could not tell one from the other. Both dinners were great and the banquet was capped off with the 50/50 drawing, a raffle with a total of 55 prizes being awarded and an auction to raise money for the association. In the 50/50 drawing, all winnings were given back to the association. A very heart felt thank you to the winners.
It is not too early to start planning for the next reunion. It will be in Seattle, WA. in late Sept. /early Oct. The exact dates will be published soon. And remember, the 2014 reunion will be in Hawaii. The planning for that one is already under way.
Ron Zorn reports he found a charging cord in his luggage when he got home. If you are missing one, we may have found it. Contasct Ron Zorn if it is yours. Or contact me at  wchris7756@aol.com.
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Thanks to Bill Christensen 75-79 who has agreed to take over the Ships Store. 
The store has been relocated to Seabeck, WA and is up and running smoothly! 
Check us out and say hello to Bill!

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 The Benjamin Stoddert was a great ship from the beginning to the day that she sank in the Pacific and to this day (unlike so many other old ships) remains "underway with no way on". B.C.

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