“Sign on, young man and sail with me. The stature of our homeland is no more than the measure of ourselves. Our job is to keep her free. Our job is to keep the torch of freedom burning for all. To this solemn purpose we call on the young, the brave, the strong, and the free. Heed my call, come to the sea, come sail with me.” – John Paul Jones
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. Since 1998, the USS STERETT Association has existed because people just like you have fond memories of a special time aboard any of the ships named after Master Commandant Andrew Sterett (1778-1807), an early American naval hero. 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.
2024 VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD
On behalf of the USS STERETT Association, a hearty congratulations to Lifetime Member CDR Jason Garfield (DDG-104, 2022-2024) who was recently recognized as a 2024 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award winner by the Chief of Naval Operations!!! "The...
Eight Deployment Begins…
On Sunday November 17, USS STERETT (DDG 104) departed San Diego for a "surge deployment" as part of the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group ONE (CSG-1). After an ammo onload at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach 18-21 November, she joined CSG-1 in making a...
Ship’s Store is Open for Business
Ahoy Association Members, the Ship's Store Custodian Duffy Groener reported that the store is open for business once again. He has held the job for over 10 years and is looking to be replaced. If anyone is interested in replacing him, please let us know. Thank you!
FOREVER DAUNTLESS CHANGE OF COMMAND
Bravo Zulu to CDR Jason M. Garfield for a job Well Done as Commanding Officer of DDG-104!!! Congratulations to CDR Kurt W. Albaugh for taking command of the best ship in U.S. Pacific Fleet. And welcome aboard to XO CDR Brandon Moody. We are so very proud of each of...
2023 Spokane Trophy Award Winner
News from USS STERETT (DDG 104) as the crew is awarded the 2023 Spokane Trophy Award for the second time in its young history. Read more here - DDG-104 Spokane Trophy — Sterett Association!!!
New Officer-at-Large is elected by Board of Directors
The USS STERETT Association's Board of Directors recently elected Randy Norton (BM3, 71-75) as an Officer-at-Large to represent the DLG-31 Shipmates (1967-1975) after the position became vacant. Randy has been to every reunion since 2015, deployed twice on DLG-31 in...
Forever Dauntless Returns Home
A part of the CARL VINSON Carrier Strike Group, DDG-104 returns to Naval Base San Diego after a deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations immensely contributing to our nation's security, which included port visits to Pearl Harbor twice; Sasebo, Japan; Changi,...
New Ship’s Liaison Appointment
Lifetime Association Member Nathan Sullivan who has been serving as the Ship's Liaison for us since the San Diego Reunion in 2023 is separating from the Navy and leaving the San Diego-area moving to the Midwest to go to school; therefore, we needed a replacement. I...
Homecoming Bow Lei Is Complete!!!
From DDG-104 Ship's Ombudsman and Associate Member Brandi Elias - "Thank you, USS STERETT Association, for your contributions towards the Homecoming Bow Lei. Our families had a great time working together to assemble this gigantic lei this afternoon, and we are all...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…
Hope everyone is well and enjoying the Holiday Season so far! You should have received your Christmas card by now unless you joined the Association within the last few days. I really enjoy penning each card, as it is a labor of love. I hope you appreciate the photo...
Holiday Greeting Card Ready For Mailing
Greetings USS STERETT Association Members, hope everyone had a wonderful, peaceful and productive Thanksgiving Day/Weekend! Holiday Greeting cards will be in the mail this week and I need your help. If you have moved this past year, please send me an email or a text...
FY-2023 Sailors of the Year
Good Day STERETT Family, Great news from USS STERETT (DDG 104)'s Command Master Chief Alfredo "Al" Alonso as they have selected the following Forever Dauntless Shipmates as their Sailors of the Year: Bluejacket of the Year (BJOY) - BM3 Kshaun J. Zeno Junior Sailor of...
USS STERETT Association Reunions
Next reunion will be in Lincolnshire, Illinois, (8-11 May, 2025) at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort near RTC/NTC Great Lakes – hope to see you there!!!
