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If you know of a shipmate that does not have computer access, please let us know from the contact
page and we will be glad to mail hard copies of anything in this website.
A note from Carole: Sailors, if your email address changes, please resend it to me. You do not need to fill
out the whole registration form again, just resend your 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 Birthday to the US Navy, established on October 13th, 1775:
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Attention
Reunion Goers USS BENJAMIN
STODDERT / USS JUPITER REUNION
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 8 T0 NOVEMBER 13, 2016 AMENDED PLAN OF THE WEEK
DAY 1 - NOV 8, TUESDAY - REG. & HOSPITALITY
(4 PM - 11 PM) DAY 2 - NOV 9, WEDNESDAY
- REG. & HOSPITALITY (9 AM - 11 PM)
* BUSINESS MEETING (6 - 7 PM) *PIZZA AFTER.
DAY 3 - NOV 10, THURSDAY
- (9 AM - 5 PM) TOUR OF NAVAL STATION
MAYPORT WITH SHIP TOUR, LUNCH AT OFFICERS CLUB,
THEN TOUR OF USS ADAMS AND
SHUTTLE BOAT BACK
TO HOTEL. HOSPITALITY ROOM (5 PM - 11 PM)
DAY 4 - NOV 11, FRIDAY - VETERANS
DAY PARADE (9 AM - 1 PM)
BANQUET PROGRAM WITH ENTERTAINMENT (6 PM - 11 PM)
* PICTURES AT 5:30 PM
DAY 5 - NOV 12, SATURDAY - TOUR OF ST. AUGUSTINE
HOSPITALITY (5 PM - 11 PM)
DAY 6 - NOV 13,
SUNDAY - HOSPITALITY (8 AM - 12) COFFEE AND
PASTRIES PROVIDED. DEPARTURE FOR HOME. * AMENDMENTS SHOWN IN RED. CHANGES DUE TO TIME
RESTRAINTS AND HOLIDAY.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE USING YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
Jacksonville FL Fun Facts
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Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental United States with over 840 square
miles.
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It's hard to believe Jacksonville was once known as "The Winter Film Capital
of the World." Thousands of films were shot in Jacksonville during the golden era of silent films. Unfortunately, the
majority of silent films were destroyed when the technology was deemed dated.
The First Coast is no longer Hollywood
of the East, but a handful of notable films have been made either partially or fully in Jacksonville. 1. Creature from the Black Lagoon
This 1954 horror classic was one of the
first films shot in 3D. Parts of the film were shot in Jacksonville, while other parts were shot just south of St. Augustine.
The Lobster House, a popular restaurant, can be seen clearly in certain parts of the film. The building is now occupied by
River City Brewery.
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John Grisham's best-selling novel "Bretheren" features Pete's Bar which is located in Neptume Beach and
he took extensive notes whilst at this simple tavern and no-frills pool hall.
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If you have not yet seen the master plan for the redevelopment of the former Jacksonville
Shipyards property in downtown Jacksonville, which includes the USS CHARLES F. ADAMS DDG-2 museum, please click the link
below. https://vimeo.com/119653089 Please share this information with your association members. The overall
project is being completed by the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars football team, Shad Khan. Whereas these grandiose development
plans for the former shipyard property are not happening soon, establishing the ship museum is, and will be the first step
in the creation of a truly wonderful facility. Wayne Misenar
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Have you made your reservations yet? 800 222-8733 code UBS
click here to check out this beautiful hotel
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The "Sweat Shop" relocation to sunny dry Phoenix is finished
(wish I would have packed myself up in one of those boxes) and in the process of being updated. Our San Diego treasurer,
(and keeper of the checkbook) is busy shopping and planning new merchandise. Anything you would like to see in the shop?
Suggestions can be sent to Ted Waypa 66-69 at taway08@gmail.com or carolebryan.ddg22@msn.com. |
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We have a new newsletter editor! Joy Patz has allowed the Hansens to retire!
We have a new email address to submit suggestions and ideas for features in the newsletter. Contact Joy at ddg22.news@gmail.com
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- 2016 Jacksonville, FL around Veterans Day. The Adams Class ship/museum should be
in place and we are trying to be the first reunion organization aboard!
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ISO sailors looking for sailors (carolebryan.ddg22@msn.com and I will post requests and relay any responses)
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a nice decomm story (editorial comment) I can't remember telling you (but that doesn't mean I didn't) that I was on the decommissioning crew of STODDERT.
I am a retired LDO Lieutenant, but in the early '90s I was a Chief Yeoman assigned as STODDERT's Ship's Secretary. In
fact, I had just been selected for Chief, was initiated and pinned with 3 shipmates in Rodman, Panama in September 1990.
I made the Chief's List in large part due to the first observed evaluation I received from the ship's CO, CDR Dale Onyon,.
He was a good skipper who believed in second chances. Anyway, fast forward a couple of years to the ship's last days
of commissioned service - as the last Ship's Secretary, I was responsible for preparing the transfer paperwork for the remaining
officers on board, which was really not that many toward the end. Eddie McCoy, a Senior Chief Personnel man at that
time and now a retired Master Chief, was the ship's Personnel Officer and responsible for all of the enlisted orders.
Finally, the day came when everyone had left with orders in hand except the two people handing the orders out and the ship's
last CO: CDR Ray Arguello, Senior Chief McCoy, and me. We gathered up our own transfer packages, unceremoniously
departed the ship by crossing the brow for the final time, shook hands, exchanged salutes, and went our separate ways - a
very somber moment back then that touches me even today.
Warm regards and Merry Christmas! Denny Cox 89-91
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Dave Behrend (71-74) ISO sailors residing in Upper Michigan & Wisconsin Do we have records of shipmates from Upper Michigan in the county's of Menominee,
Alger, Dickinson, Marquette, Delta,
Iron. Wisconsin County's Brown, Fond-Dulac, Oconto, Shawano, Florence, Marinette, Calumet, Outagamie.
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I was a MMFN onboard the USS Benjamin Stoddert from 1980-1982 while we were in the
shipyard in Pearl Harbor. I worked in the #1 Engine room with MM2 Murphy, MM1 Willie Walker, BT1 Whitlock and several others
just cannot remember all the great folks I worked with. CO was Cmdr. Quas I believe. I then had a medical issue and got transferred
to shore duty. I got out of the Navy and 1983 returned to my childhood home in Virginia and went to work at Newport News Shipyard
working on subs and have work on just about everything in the naval fleet since then. I am currently a Project manager for
MHI in-charge of overhauls of DDGs and working with the shipforce my how the Navy has changed. But please keep up the work
for the USS Benjamin Stoddert because old folks like me appreciate it. Thanks again.
William (Bill) Palmer
Anthony Ware 89-92 iso James C Cole who worked in OPS around 89-92..Also
looking for Keith Belcher (PN3) and last name Cuizon PN3
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2016 Membership Roster Thank Ray for your renewal Welcome Chris!
Thank you for supporting your Association
updated 8-14-16 2:54 pm cst 106 sailors strong |
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Congratulations Joe & Joy Patz 1st registration in for Jacksonville reunion!
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Breaking News! USS Benjamin Stoddert / USS Jupiter Reunion Jacksonville, Florida - November 8 to November 13, 2016. Double Tree by Hilton - $109, $119 (River), $129 Suite + tax Hotel Reservation # 800-222-8733 (code UBS) by Oct 8, 2016
click here to download itinerary & registration forms
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A note from Mac McCandless
In Memoriam
Tom Sindorf 8 May, 1937 - 3 November, 2015
Our shipmate, Tom Sindorf, passed on 3 November, 2015 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Tom's navy career began when he enlisted
on 28 February, 1957. After completing boot camp and fire control A school, he reported aboard USS ALAMO (LSD 33), home-ported
in San Diego. While aboard ALAMO, Tom qualified for the NESEP (Navy Enlisted Science and Engineering Program)
program. After graduating
from the University of Nebraska with a BSME degree and Officer Candidate School, Tom reported to USS DALE (DLG 19) which was
under construction at New York Shipbuilding in Camden, New Jersey. As a plank owner, Tom served aboard the San Diego
based DALE until he received orders to BENJAMIN STODDERT.
Tom served as the Fire Control Officer on BENJAMIN STODDERT until he surprised his shipmates by
announcing his decision to leave active duty. Tom departed BENJAMN STODDERT during her 1967 WESTPAC cruise, and he was
released from active duty in San Francisco on 26 June, 1967. According to his DD214, he served 10 years, 4 months, and
6 days.
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I have had several requests to make the donation
app a little more prominant Make a donation to the
Association to help preserve the legacy of these great ships. |
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