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Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Photo by phan chris valdez next month we traveled to egypt to see. He writes a history of the ship, not just of the amazing things the ship and crew did in wwii, which was well known then, but a whole history. On the front cover photo illustration of uss lassen ddg 82. My first duty station was the obannon dd 987 2003 decom. Find uss o bannon dd 987, military gifts and more at. Find uss obannon dd 987, military gifts and more at. Bartschs book is on the way and sounds like a good read.
Uss obannon dd 987 19792005 the uss obannon dd 987 was a spruanceclass destroyer that was named for lieutenant presley obannon 17761850. Rumsfeld posed for photographs with sailors aboard uss obannon dd 987 as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of nice, france, on 9 february 2005. The obannon is one of the us navy ships taking part in unitas xxxii, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the united states and nine south american countries. Theres more to 97yearold chuck franzke than meets the eye. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Uss obannon dd987, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley obannon 17761850, an early hero of the us marine corps. I was onbaord the third uss obannon dd 987, and i remember that plaque hanging on the quarterdeck of our grey lady. Navy deck logs chronicle events which took place aboard commissioned u. Us navy 081006n9911m031 the arleigh burkeclass guided missile destroyer uss stout ddg 55 launches a sm2 standard missile from the aft missile bay aboard at the exuss obannon dd 987 during a sinking exercise. After purchasing the print simply email us or indicate in the notes section of your payment what you would like printed on it. Open to all former crew members that served in uss obannon dd 987. Uss obannon dddde450, a fletcherclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley obannon 17841850, the marine corpss hero of derna. Rumsfeld posed for photographs with sailors aboard uss o bannon dd 987 as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of nice, france, on 9 february 2005. The transfer was canceled and the obannon was sunk as a target on october 6, 2008, by the uss stout ddg 55.
The wwii former navy pilot, who has been dubbed dancing chuck by his followers on social media, has become a bit of a viral sensation for the videos he shares of himself busting a move. The o bannon distinguished itself with not only a long service career that spanned from 1942 until she was retired january 30, 1970 but she is also the us navy. Uss obannon dd 987, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley obannon 17761850, an early hero of the us marine corps obannon was laid down on 21 february 1977 by the ingalls shipbuilding, pascagoula, miss launched on 25 september 1978. The table below contains the names of sailors who served. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss obannon dd 987. Sailors of the uss obannon dd 987 public group facebook. The uss obannon dd987 was a spruance class destroyer of the united states navy. To all of my former shipmates onboard the uss obannon dd987 between the. After the 19931994 mediterranean cruise he was meritoriously advanced to e5 and completed the marchapril 1994 blue nose arctic circle cruise. The crew of the destroyer uss o bannon dd 987 takes part in the wog day festivities as the ship crosses the equator during unitas xxxii, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the united states and nine south american nations. Navy apparel items will make you the envy of your veteran buddies, or will make a fine gift.
While serving on the staff he deployed onboard uss obannon dd 987 during unitas xxxii. Uss obannon tin can sailors the national association of. Next reunions are planned for san diego2014 and nashville2015. Serving on the uss hamner dd 718, or assisting in the construction, repair, renovation, or demolition of the destroyer is consequently a risk for contracting asbestos related diseases.
General discussions taylor anderson discussion forum. The globe and the anchor, adapted from a usmc seal, are direct references to presley o bannon s outstanding service in the usmc. Obannon 987 dd uss o bannon sweatshirt gildan pride discipline hoodie hoodie discipline pride obannon o bannon sweatshirt 987 gildan uss dd. Obannon is among 19 ships participating in teamwork south 2003. Uss o bannon was the 25 th spruance class destroyer and the last east coast destroyer of her class decommissioned. Us navy personalized ship prints on canvas destroyers navyboy63. We offer access to navy deck which are housed at the u. Obannon was an early hero of the united states marine corps who gained fame from his exploits during the first barbary war. Displacement 7800 tons full, dimensions, 563 oa x 55 x 20. Ill be going to her last xos funeral this thursday in arlington. Uss obannon dd450 uss obannon dd dde450, a fletcherclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley.
Uss obannon dd 987 1982 unitas xxiiiwatc cruise book ebay. Uss obannon dd987 8588, her sinkex is on youtube and the only thing i can say when i watched it was, those doing the sinking would be. Both classes were world war 2era designs and had been upgraded and modified over their 30 year life span. The transfer was canceled and the o bannon was sunk as a target on october 6, 2008, by the uss stout ddg 55. Need deck logs for uss obannon dd450 for 1969 history. Uss obannon dd987 1999 unitas 4099 cruise book ebay. Named for the hero of derne, whose 1805 exploit is commemorated by the phrase to the shores of tripoli in the marine corps hymn, the second o bannon, dd later dde 450, was laid down at maines bath iron works as the second destroyer of the 175ship fletcher class. Need deck logs for uss obannon dd 450 for 1969 terri oguz nov 17, 2017 6. However, my obannon was decommissioned and sunk off the coast of virginia as an artificial reef.
Obannon dd450 underway, while serving with enterprise cvan65 in the sea of japan, 1968. Uss obannon dd987 1982 unitas xxiiiwatc cruise book ebay. Uss obannon dd 987 uss obannon was the 25 th spruance class destroyer and the last east coast destroyer of her class decommissioned. Details about uss richard page ffg5 1982 middle east deployment cruise book. A third obannon, spruanceclass dd 987, was built by ingalls shipbuilding division of litton industries, pascagoula, mississippi and commissioned 15 december 1979, the twentyfifth of thirtyone ships in the class. We personalize the print with name, rank andor years served or anything else you would like it to state no additional charge. Uss obannon dd987, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the third ship of the united states. Rumsfeld was aboard the spruance class destroyer to speak to the crew and present various awards including sailor and shiphandler of the year. Tin can sailors fletcher class destroyer us navy ships man of war floating in water united states navy american war power boats submarines. By 1965 the united states navy was ready to choose a new destroyer to replace the gearing and sumner class destroyers. The us navy destoyer that sank a japanese sub with the aid. Obannon 987 dd uss obannon sweatshirt gildan pride discipline hoodie hoodie discipline pride obannon obannon sweatshirt 987 gildan uss dd. Uss obannon was the 25th spruance class destroyer and the last east coast destroyer of her class decommissioned. There are many other places to vent or bloviate your views on facebook.
Uss obannon dd450 in 1951 us navy ships, naval, warship. Personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Mar 12, 2012 i was onbaord the third uss obannon dd987, and i remember that plaque hanging on the quarterdeck of our grey lady. The globe and the anchor, adapted from a usmc seal, are direct references to presley obannons outstanding service in the usmc. Three shamrocks refer not only to the obannon s irish heritage, but also the three ships to bear this name dd 177, dd dde 450 and dd 987. Where he had tremendous responsibility and lived with his closest shipmates.
The united states navy assigned a class of ships the letters dd designation destroyer. Each hat is made of the highest quality materials and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Uss obannon dd987 veterans group public group facebook. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Three shamrocks refer not only to the obannons irish heritage, but also the three ships to bear this name dd 177, dd dde 450 and dd 987. The globe and the anchor, adapted from a usmc seal, are direct references to presley obannon s outstanding service in the usmc. Three shamrocks refer not only to the o bannon s irish heritage, but also the three ships to bear this name dd 177, dd dde 450 and dd 987.
Uss obannon dd 987 personalized canvas ship printnot just a photo or poster but a work of art. Veterans, shipyard workers, and ship builders alike are at risk for malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. Dd 987 uss o bannon, spruance class destroyer, us navy history and characteristics. A view of the bow of the destroyer uss obannon dd 987, showing the ships mark 16 8cell asroc antisubmarine rocket launcher, foreground, and a mark 45 5inch54caliber gun.
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