USS Joseph Hewes (DE/FF/FFT-1078) Veterans Association

Honoring 23 Years of Naval Service

A Dedicated Online Hub for All Who Served Aboard Uss Joseph Hewes (De/ff/fft-1078). Reconnect, Share Stories, and Celebrate Naval Legacy

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USS Joseph Hewes History

The USS Joseph Hewes (DE/FF/FFT-1078) served with honor for 23 years. Explore the ship’s legacy, service milestones, and the stories that shaped its history.

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Voices From the Crew

Stories, memories, and tributes from Hewes veterans.

BT3 John Crego

(1972-1975) | Submitted On: 10/17/2000

We were going through the Panama Canal. Or was it the…

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STG1 Andy Allen

(1981-1984) | Submitted On: 10/28/2000

I remember being out 30 days chasing submarines and on the…

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OS3 James McNorton

(1982-1985) | Submitted On: 11/08/2000

I’LL NEVER FORGET THAT EARLY MORNING THE MARINE BARRACKS WAS BLOWN…

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FTG3 Robert M. Miller

(1970-1973) | Submitted On: 11/14/2000

As I remember it, one of the more memorable adventures of…

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ENS Bill Glass

(1972-1975) | Submitted On: 12/01/2000

Re: BT3 John Crego’s story: It was the Suez Canal in…

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BT2 William Kirchmayer

(1978-1981) | Submitted On: 12/12/2000

This is a no shitter,…there I am at least started off…

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FTG3 Robert M. Miller

(1970-1973) | Submitted On: 12/12/2000

This Month’s Sea Story – June 1972 Even though I was…

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MM2 David Norvell

(1977 - 1982) | Submitted On: 01/02/2001

I can confirm BT2 Kirchmeyer’s sea story. It is absolutely a…

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FTG3 Robert M. Miller

(1970-1973) | Submitted On: 01/03/2001

2nd Division Morning Quarter’s in the Missile Control Room ? 1971-1973…

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GMGSA Robert J. Summerhill

() | Submitted On: 01/04/2001

GMG3 Rob Summerhill 1970-1975 …..As the Joey pulled into Hong Kong…

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