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Dave Rawlings

Was on the Adams from 71 to 73.

Checked on board as a SA and onto deck force. Later worked on my own time to strike for IC. Made the NATO med cruise, and had a blast. Made good friends from.the Netherlands. I had photos , but lost in move. Ugh. I still have the cruise book, which is valua...

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Last Post: Feb 24, 2021 5:12pm
by Ed Metka

Don Burns (former SMSN

Looking for signalmen, quartermasters, or ops personnel from '71-'75.

Shortly before the end of the war, in 1971, I was assigned as a signalman to the Adams. I met her in Portugal and finished the Med cruise. I think it was '72 or '73 that the Adams went on a Mid-East cruise. I'm wondering if there are any out there that may have be...

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Last Post: Jan 16, 2021 1:51pm
by Ken Lee

Steve Foster

Anyone from my 1978-1982 crew

Looking to contact any men who served on the Charles from 1978-1982. I served as E4 Bossen mate.

Views: 812 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 21, 2019 2:45pm
by Steve Sanford

GEORGE LIGUS

GUNNERY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ( GIP) FRON CHARLESTON NSY TO PHILA NSY TO JAX FL. MAYPORT

I WAS PART OF THE TEAM THAT SHIPCHECKED THE ADAMS AT CHARLESTON FOR OVERHAUL AND INSTALLATION OF THE ( GIP )GUNNERY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SYSTEM ABOARD ADAMS IN PHILADELPHIA. AFTER INSTALLATION THE SHIP WENT TO MAYPORT FL. FOR TESTING. ANYONE REMEMBERING THIS CAN CONT...

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Last Post: Jul 20, 2019 11:23am
by GEORGE LIGUS

GLEN ALMAS

brick

how do I get a refund? GLEN ALMAS

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2019 6:33pm
by GLEN ALMAS

Raleigh Lindsay

Adams to Jacksonville, FL

Does anyone have any more info on when the Adams will be in Jacksonville?? I heard that it would be sometime in 2010. Thanks Guy's Smooth Sailing

Views: 1019 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 15, 2019 2:53am
by Robert Wheeler

Robert Wheeler

Going to be scraped

Rather shocking after all the talk of the Adams going to Jax but it all fell thru and the navy is sending the old girl to the breakers. To be clear USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2 is going to be scrapped.

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Last Post: Jan 15, 2019 2:50am
by Robert Wheeler

Richard Cain

DDG2

Ex DDG 5 crew member. Guys,the CV Tickets sold for scrap for an Amazing $185000. Stop arguing with the Navy and buy the **** DDG 2 !!!!!

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Last Post: Dec 30, 2018 12:25pm
by Richard Cain

charles brecker

one of the first to serve on charles f adams DDG2

Serve from 1960 to 1962 took her from Bath, Maine to Boston to be commissioned Yes I'am a plank owner. I was a MM2 Aft Engine Room. Like to here from my mates who served at the same time. Charles

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2018 10:11am
by James W. Wright

Sherry Kinard

John Sullivan - Machinist Mate

I am trying to locate co-workers of John Lynn Sullivan who served aboard the USS Charles F. Adams. He was a Machinist Mate and worked in the Engine Room. If you remember Mr. Sullivan, would you please contact me at (803) 541-7868 or (888) 705-1619? I appreciat...

Views: 395 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2018 9:57am
by Sherry Kinard

Ray dukes

Looking for shipmates 1970

Looking for shipmates. Phillip Jackson Ben king, and others

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Last Post: Apr 12, 2018 10:35pm
by Chip Edwards SK3

John Guzman

Thinking of The Deuce

I was on one of her final crews. Did my mess cranking there and was a fireman in the forward boiler room. My first experience underway was avoiding Hurricane Hugo and was part of the LEO Ops efforts toward the end. I had the honor (though I didn't appreciate it at th...

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Last Post: Nov 15, 2017 1:01am
by John Guzman

Henry Dean Tanner

looking for information on my dad.

Shipmates I am looking for anyone who served with my dad Dean William Tanner. I believe the years were 1973-1976. Also my uncle Dale Schroeder he was a BT. Thanks DCC(sw) Tanner, Henry D. 21 years and counting

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2016 7:59am
by Henry Dean Tanne...

Jim Bosworth

Do you remember?

Do any of you guys remember Mack's Clam Shack in Newport, RI? I'd like some photos of that joint from 1969 or so. Thanks.

Views: 730 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 2, 2015 9:59pm
by Jim Bosworth

clement l. norman

looking for shaimates from 1966-1968 aboard the adams

served aboard the adams from 1966 -1968.. gunners mate

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Last Post: Mar 12, 2015 6:25pm
by clement l. norma...

James Justus

My brother david Justus

To my brother,David Scott (Scotty) Justus that is a experience we must all face,but some will face it at an early age like my brother that was washed over board his navy ship when he was just 18,Without a body for me to see I had to except him being gone.two navy str...

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2015 12:15pm
by Rick Van Houten ...

bruce mowday

trying to get in contact with other crew members

im trying to find other crew members

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 10:05pm
by Jim Bosworth

Jim Bosworth

Capt. Jack has sailed off into the sunset

The following was originally from "Wayne" and passed on to me by Dave Myerly: On Tuesday, 28 August, Captain Jack Jones USN (Ret.) passed from this life quietly, in a nursing home here in Jacksonville. His son, Jack Jr. visiting his dad from Maine for the week, w...

Views: 925 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 11, 2014 8:01pm
by Ken Lee (ex-RM2)

Björn Westphal

DDG Tribute

Hi CFA DDG shipmates, I made a tribute video for all Charles F. Adams Class Sailors and all other Mates who are interested in this unique type of ships. I hope you like it though. Greetings from Germany, Björn Westphal, GM1 on D185 Lütjens (DDG28)...

Views: 635 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 3, 2014 1:32pm
by Bob Branco

Joe Cooner RMC ret.

DDG2 class last communications layout

I will be trying to restore the radio shack on the Adams when it gets to Jacksonville, FL as a museum ship. I left the Adams late 1974 so do not know the layout or equipments that was in radio when she was retired. Anyone who knows the last layout and equipments fo...

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Last Post: Sep 30, 2014 10:36am
by Joe Cooner RMC r...

Jerrel W. Laton BT3

Time served on the Adams

I served on the Adams in the aft fire room from January 1967 till June 1967, I have tried to confirm this time period in the Deployment History and I am confused about the dates. My DD214 confirms the dated. I would like to contact some of the other crew that was se...

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Last Post: Aug 15, 2014 10:44pm
by Jerrel W. Laton ...

mark arnold ms3

bringing the duce home

for all adams crew.we all need to a stong showing when the adams comes home to jax. I know im planning to be there for this great experience and im hoping you will be there to see you all soon

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Last Post: Aug 7, 2014 2:52pm
by mark arnold ms3

Webmaster

The Adams and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Share your memories.

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2014 11:41am
by Stephen Snowman ...

Bob Branco

Charles F. Adams arrival in Jacksonville

The arrival of the Charles F. Adams in Jacksonville is dependent on a strong fund raising effort needed to build a pier for the museum, repair the ship's hull and tow it to Jax. A recent Adams Class Museum event described on the ACVA web page was a good start in the...

Views: 1267 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 11, 2013 1:09pm
by steven brown

Pat Friedel

Charles F. Adams relative of mine

Hello I have just learned from being on Ancestry.com that Charles F Adams is a past relative in my genealogy reseaching, I have copied of stories of his War Ship that was names after him. My Dad is a member of a local American Legion and he will be sharing this fami...

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Last Post: Apr 3, 2013 1:19pm
by Pat Friedel

Jim Bosworth

2013 Reunion

Hello, The 2013 reunion (our first, kind of) is getting closer and it's time I sat up a thread here just for it - so here it is. Consider this a place to ask questions about the reunion, discuss plans and - later on - reminisce about it. For the very latest reuni...

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Last Post: Mar 31, 2013 7:47pm
by Jim Bosworth

Trevor Derksen

Crew List

I served on DDG-8 from 1986-1990, but i don't see my name on the "Former Crew" list. How do i get added to that list?

Views: 862 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 7, 2013 7:35am
by Jim Bosworth

Jerry Potter

Volunteer for duty

I can't help much with money donations but how would one sign up for work. I could maybe do some volunteer work on the old lady.

Views: 686 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 6, 2013 6:48pm
by Jim Bosworth

Michael Lopes

Looking for Paul J Enright

Served aboard Adams after first being assigned aboard USS Sellers DDG-11. I believe he worked on Asroc crew. Enlistment ended July, 1963. Originally from Rockville, MD and part of Company 351 at Great Lakes RTC starting in July 1959.

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2013 2:31pm
by Michael Lopes

Tony Bulger

DDG Prop photos or drawings

Giday all, I am an Ex- Royal Australian Navy DDG stoker (HMAS Brisbane 41 & HMAS Perth 38) and am looking for some accurate propellor drawings or photos showing one or both screws from the stern view. It is for a little project I am doing. Appreciate any help you...

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2012 10:34pm
by Tony Bulger

Larry Bassett

Adams Photos

Does anyone recall seeing a photo(s) of the Adams showing the three greyhounds on the main deck side plating just below bridge. When i reported aboard March 1965 i remember the ship having the mural on both sides. It was when the Adams, Semmes & Tatnall ran together,...

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Last Post: Aug 18, 2012 11:41am
by Larry Bassett

Darin Brunke

Found DDG-2 Ball Cap

I found a USS Charles Adams DDG-2 baseball hat in the lost and found that has gone unclaimed for about six months. Are there any veterans in the Denver area that may have served on this vessel? Darin Brunke Facility Manager Elway’s Restaurant, Cherr...

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2012 3:51pm
by Darin Brunke

ray garcia

crew members

Any one heard from btcs pitts served on cfa around 1987-decom

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Last Post: Aug 2, 2012 10:54pm
by ray garcia

Jim Bosworth

Updated reunion information

For the most recent information about the upcoming reunion, see the main page of the DDG-2 site: http://www.ddg-2.org/index.html

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Last Post: Jul 18, 2012 7:21pm
by Jim Bosworth

K Van Vickle

Uss Adams

What the hell happened to the blue bull nose, that ship has been inside the artic circle, I know, was there. Was on the way back from mideast cruise, We also stopped in Halifax, what a grt place to go, wooooooot !Somebody needs to get that fixed, that not right, seen...

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Last Post: Jul 9, 2012 6:51pm
by K Van Vickle

Jack Klett

Looking for some radiomen who served 1967 @ Gitmo

I was only on for a short period in 67 for the shake down cruise to Gito. i transferred from the USS Leahy-DLG 16. I was a RM2, and as we all know now morse code is no longer part of the Navt since 1999.

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Last Post: Jul 1, 2012 10:46am
by Jack Klett

robert kerner

looking for bm1 and bm2 from 1969

i am looking for the name of the bm1 and bm2 who served on the adams during 68- about 70. the bm2 was cut loose and replaced by a bm3 then bm2 campbel; so, the bm2 i am looing for was right before they tosswed the bm2 off the ship. the bm2 came drunk to the ship...

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2012 12:48pm
by Jim Bosworth

martin johnson

Captain Roy Hoffmen attemting to Kill Electrican First Class Martin Johnson

Sent Martin up the the stick....In the middle of a storm..and to shake hem off....

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Last Post: Feb 20, 2012 11:54pm
by martin johnson

Russell 'Rusty' Hughes

Adams cruise book

Am looking for a copy of The Charles F. Adams DDG-2 cruise book from 1967 or 1968. Also, anybody know what happened to Joe Stroliker or Wesley Champagne, both BM's. I was aboard the duece from July 66 to August 68. (the big marijuana bust!!) Would even appreciate an...

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:55pm
by Russell 'Rusty' ...

Steven Wallace

USS Charles F Adams Plaques and Ornaments

I am a former Adams class sailor on the USS Towers DDG9 1972-1976. I am also the owner of Lasting Laser Impressions, a laser engraving business. I am currently offering a laser engraved 11" diameter ship's plaque ($75) or a 4" ornament ($20). You can see pictures of...

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Last Post: Nov 29, 2011 4:28am
by Steven Wallace

mark arnold

uss.C.F.Adams gala

I hope to see alot of fellow shipmates and there families at the gala! We need to all pull together and do all we can to bring her home.So guys lets all try to go to the gala in october. Go to friends and family and ask for donations to help save her. thats what im d...

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Last Post: Aug 8, 2011 5:16pm
by mark arnold

Dave Myerly

Looking for Info about Chris Lemen abt 1963

Trying to find someone to be able to tell me what happened to Chris Lemen FTM1. Believe he left DDG-2 for another assignment mid to late 62. Sometime in 1963 it is thought he was involved in a ship accident of some kind and went to a hospital where he died. Any one...

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Last Post: Jun 7, 2011 7:29am
by Joe Wynkoop

Jim Bosworth

New DDG-2 domains

Your comments? Which of the three (DDG-2.com, DDG-2.net, DDG-2.org) do you think would be best as the "active" domain? Etc.

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Last Post: May 21, 2011 1:06pm
by Jim Bosworth

Fred Fennell

memories of a visit by the Adams

I was living and working in Saudi Arabia from 1981 til 1989. Around 1983 or 84, the Adams made port in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Many american families living there invited crew members to their homes for meals and much needed r&r. My wife and I were fortunate enough to...

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Last Post: May 12, 2011 10:49pm
by Fred Fennell

Webmaster

DDG-2 Email list

Every time I send a mailing out to the DDG-2 email list, I get bombarded afterwards by people trying to use the form at the bottom of the Former Crewmembers page to join the list. The problem is that they are already on the list. Does anyone know why this is happen...

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Last Post: Nov 21, 2009 3:33pm
by Oscar Rodriguez

Webmaster

Mystery photo of the Adams

Use this thread to discuss the photo

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Last Post: Nov 19, 2009 6:28pm
by Paul Chapman