“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.
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, h ope 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…
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…
2025 Reunion – Lincolnshire here we come!!!
Ahoy STERETT Family, We have exciting news to share – the hotel contract to hold the 2025 Reunion has been signed! Our venue will be the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, so pack your bags and get ready to go to Lincolnshire, Illinois, which is roughly 12~15 minutes from…
Master Commandant Andrew Sterett
We have exciting news to share as Ship’s Historian Steve LeFebvre and I have been working with the Navy’s History & Heritage Command (NHHC) located at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. to identify our namesake’s correct rank upon resigning from the Navy in 1805….
2023 VADM Thomas H. Copeman III Material Readiness Award
STERETT is thrilled to announce our ship has earned the Vice Admiral Thomas H. Copeman III Material Readiness Award for 2023! This award recognizes our DAUNTLESS Crew’s tireless commitment to make STERETT the most SHIPSHAPE and SEAWORTHY warship in the Pacific…
2023 Battle Effectiveness Award Winner
FLASH TRAFFIC! We are PROUD to announce that USS STERETT (DDG 104) has earned the “BATTLE E” for 2023! This achievement honors the WARRIORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, and STEWARDSHIP of every one of our Dauntless Warriors! The Battle Effectiveness Award, or “Battle E”, is…
USS STERETT Association Reunions
Next reunion will be in Charleston, South Carolina (dates to be determined perhaps spring 2027) – we hope to see you there!!!