Two ships connected by fueling hose at sea.

USS Joseph Hewes Guestbook

Welcome to the Guestbook

Reconnect with shipmates, share your memories, and leave your mark in the Joseph Hewes community. Browse entries from fellow crew members and veterans, or add your own story below.

“Pre-Commissioning Crew, Plank Owner”

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OS3 Robert H. Bruni

1971-1972
Checked-in: 08/01/2023

Naval ship radar equipment with distant vessel.

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Browse the list of shipmates and reach out to old friends. Together, we keep the spirit of the Hewes alive.

QM3 Michael John Cecere (1985-1987) – August 2021

08/05/2021

Rate/Rank: QM3 Years Served: 1985-1987 Check-in Date: 08/05/2021 WTF

YN2 Jim H. Benchoff (1976-1979) – August 2021

08/29/2021

Rate/Rank: YN2 Years Served: 1976-1979 Check-in Date: 08/29/2021 Joey Boat was last active-duty station in Navy. Ended up spending 15 more years in the Army!

NC1(SW) Ronald Ammons (1983-1988) – August 2021

08/30/2021

Rate/Rank: NC1(SW) Years Served: 1983-1988 Check-in Date: 08/30/2021 Nice to see the ship still commissioned.

FTG2 Daniel Eugene Spielvogel (1980-1983) – October 2021

10/07/2021

Rate/Rank: FTG2 Years Served: 1980-1983 Check-in Date: 10/07/2021 Working as Technologist 3 Leidos Co. Virginia Beach VA.

OS2 Wayne Douglas Compton (1983-1988) – October 2021

10/13/2021

Rate/Rank: OS2 Years Served: 1983-1988 Check-in Date: 10/13/2021 Ships ahoy to all who worked in CIC during the early to mid 80’s. Life’s been good, but I will always remember my time aboard...

“Updating, since most of my information has changed. Left the Hewes in June 1979 with EN2 Johnson and EN1 Bryd? while in Greece. Had some good times and met some great people while on board Joey boat. Went to work at the CNSY as a marine pipefitter. Joined the Navy reserves as a HT2 and later transferred to the Coast Guard as a DC2. Retired as DCCS in 2007. Shipyard closed in 1993, transferred to King Bays Naval Sub Base and finally retired from civil service in 2012.”

HT2 Michael C. Kelley

USS Joseph Hewes Crew (1977-1979)
Checked-in: 10/04/2023

“You guys have done an outstanding job with the website and keeping this crew together.”

LTJG Milo Hyde

1975-1978
Checked-in: 06/21/2023

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Our guestbook is a living record of the USS Joseph Hewes community. Whether you served aboard, supported a loved one, or simply want to pay tribute, your entry helps preserve our shared naval history for generations to come.

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