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Congratulations to Toni Checchio on receipt of the Aegis Excellence Award. Toni has been contributing to the success of the Admiral’s ships for over 30 years. As the Gas Turbine Generator subject matter expert, she was deeply involved with the precomm crew training and preparations for fleet introduction of the generator at the Land Based…
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The October issue of the Destroyerman is posted. Lots of 31st pictures and participation instructions for the annual membership meeting on Oct 27th.
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Petty Officer Stalder passed on September 12, 2022. The funeral will be held October 1, 2022, in Marlton NJ. Additional information here. See Discussion on Plank Owner FB Group (must be member)
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National Museum of the Surface Navy at Battleship Iowa Protecting and Defending our Oceans Freedom of the Seas Awards October 22, 20226:00pm https://surfacenavymuseum.org/fos/
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U.S. Navy Releases Name of Deceased Arleigh Burke Sailor – US Navy Press Release – August 4, 2022 Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman was lost at sea on August 1, 2022. “This bright, young man made an oversized positive impact on Arleigh Burke. My entire crew’s thoughts and prayers are with Seaman Recruit Spearman’s family…
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Sea Trials Captain at BIW from 1984 to 2016 Obituary – Portland Press Herald – July 24, 2022 At 80, shipyard skipper to step back after Zumwalt trials – David Sharp – Seattle Times – May 22, 2016
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Ballcaps and Coins are still available. 31st anniversary hats and coins are still available. These hats are available in coyote brown and have the DESRON 23 Little Beaver on one side and our anniversary slogan “Fast and Feared for Over 30 Years” on the other. “Built to Fight is embroidered on the back above the…
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Congratulations to RDML Tom Anderson on his nomination for promotion. He served on DDG51 as Auxiliaries Officer, Electrical Officer, Material Officer, and coordinated the first two Chief of Naval Operations availabilities for the DDG 51 Class. He held several later positions contributing to the success of the class, including Ship Superintendent, Planning Yard OIC, Post…
