Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001
From: Willie Geiselmann
Rank: EM3
Reported: 1978
Departed: 1982
Website

I would like to say "Hi" to all my former shipmates from The USS Stein. I have many great memories from my time aboard.

I served aboard the during the '78 -'79 Wespac cruise. We were in Somalia when the Iranian Hostage Crisis broke and spent weeks at both Gonzo station and Kermit station. And a few weeks at Diego Garcia while our ships propellor was replaced. We were part of the Midway battle group on the way out and escorted the Kitty Hawk home. I became a trusty shellback on that cruise crossing the equator on our way to Australia..

I was also part of the crew during our one year drydock refitting in Portland, Oregon. During that time Mount St. Helens exploded I was on watch on deck to see it go up.

I have teriffic memories of my time on Stein and especially the places we got to see on Wespac: Kenya, Australia, Subic Bay Phillipines. I will be sending lots of pictures so the picture section should fill up soon.

I would like to contact any of the following shipmates, If you know any of these guys, email me please. Dennis Buck, Rudy Rodriguez, David Gage, Perry Palm, and Mike Jansen.

I have yearbooks from both the '78 cruise and the '78 - '79 cruise. If any one is trying to remember a name or face, let me know, I'll copy a page for you.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001
From: James M. Knowlton
Rank: BTCS
Reported: May, 1974
Departed: Sept, 1978

Stein was a great ship, she is now serving the Mexican Navy along with the Shields. At least she is not being cut up like the Lockwood and others.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001
From: Jamie Filbin
Rank: EW2
Reported: 1988
Departed: 1991

WOW, What a great site!

I recognize many of the names. After seeing this web-site, a flood of great "Navy" memories have entered my thoughts, most of which revolve around the STEIN.

I did two WestPac's aboard Stein and I still swear that Phuket Tailand is the greatest place on earth...or at least it was in 1989.

Hey Tom "PC" Harris - your impression of the XO's "wistling lisp" was always hilarious. I still remember you telling me about being in that Oakridge Boys Video. It's funny the things you remember.

What's Up Coomer - You were a great technician and I'm wondering if you are still doing something similar now. If you every get ahold of Fetterman please give him my e-mail address.

Dan Bennett - I'm sure you're the CO of some ship by now. Do you hear from Scott O'connor or Pete?

Mike Irwin - OSC??? Did I read that right?

Coral Cook or Zino- If either of you are out there you better write!

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001
From: Dean Starr
Rank: OS2
Reported: 1975
Departed: 1980

A history of the STEIN would not be complete without mention of this "most critical" of missions...

Excerpt from 1978 USS Stein Cruise Book p.64, photos attached

"COCONUTS FOR RODRIGUEZ

STEIN proved her versatility throughout numerous and varied assignments during the deployment. She successfully completed every commitment as scheduled and excelled in all evolutions.

One particular and somewhat peculiar Indian Ocean assignment entailed the "embarkation" of 3,000 coconuts in Diego Garcia for subsequent delivery to Rodriguez Island.

A coconut bin was assembled on the Main Deck aft of the Flight Deck and forward of the Basic Point Defense Missile Launcher. This bin was constructed upon STEIN'S initial visit to Subic Bay in early February 1978. Upon anchoring in Diego Garcia in March, the 3,000 coconuts were "embarked" from LCM boats alongside with the aid of a crane and cargo nets.

The next morning, March 6, STEIN sailed for Rodriguez and anchored there on March 9, while sailors pitched 3,000 coconuts over the side into an empty barge."

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001
From: Brad Eckhart
Rank: STGSN
Reported: 1988
Departed: 1991

Hey everyone, I'm literally grinning from ear-to-ear seeing all of the guy’s names that I remember. ESP PC (before the BM upgrade eh?) WOW I'm going to be flooding everyone's email boxes soon.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001
From: Mike Irwin
Rank: OS2(SW)
Reported: 1987
Departed: 1990

I reported aboard Stein in Jan 1987, 3 days before leaving on World Cruise 1987 (Keeping the Free World Free)! and left after re-enlisting in June 1990 (even though I swore that I would NEVER re-enlist!)

I am still on active duty as an OSC on USS Fife in Everett, WA. It's great to start recognizing some of the names being posted on the site....is Big Ron Schuler, Brew-ha, Bucky, Andy-Bob Vollink, Pat Pokey, Greg Hollander or anyone else who was a bad influence on me happen along, I expect an email!

If anyone is curious, the Stein is now serving on duty with the Mexican Navy as the Ignacio Adande.

I hope to hear from you guys soon!

Mike Irwin

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001
From: Tom Harris
Rank: BM3
Reported: 1988
Departed: 1992

Some of you may also remember me as PC, as I worked in the post office my first year. I recognize some names and would be interested in hearing from any of you that want to write (harris8441@webtv.net)

Tom Harris

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000
From: Paul Hamilton
Rank: MM2
Reported: 1973
Departed: 1977

Mark,

I have a photo of the USS Stein FF-1065 taken about 1971 in Sydney, Australia during the ship's first West Pac. I served in the engine room as well as in Auxiliary Machinery Room #1 (three 750 KW SSTGs and the ship's fin stablizers). I was the MMOW in Aux 1. During the second West Pac, Sept. 1974-April 1975, HSL 33 from North Island was assigned to our ship.

Let me know if I may be of any assistance. You may e-mail me at work: paul-hamilton@reliantenergy.com.

Thanks, It was really good to see there are others that have an interest in Knox class destroyers.

Take care,

Paul M. Hamilton

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000
From: Hal Diggs
Rank: E-4
Reported: 1986
Departed: 1989

I just wish I could find out what happened to some of the old crew... will send photos as I can get them scanned... remember the World Cruise 1987?

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000
From: Dennis Robbins
Rank: QM3
Reported: 1975
Departed: 1979

Hi Mark,

My name is Dennis Robbins, I was in the Navy from 1975 to 1979. I boarded the USS Stein FF 1065, January 1976 and got out October 1979. My rank was QM3.

I enjoyed the Navy very much, and miss alot of my old navy buddies. We had alot of great times. I was wondering if anyone had heard of Stein reunion. This would be very nice, I would like my wife to meet my fellow sailors. I would like to hear from my old pals and they can email me at: APRILDAMSA@juno.com.

Good Sailing to you,

Dennis
(My NickName was Squid)

Subject: USS Stein (DE/FF-1065)
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000
From: Glenn DeCoster
Rank: STG1
Reported: 1972
Departed: 1976

U.S.S. Stein, FF1065, Glenn DeCoster, Plank Owner Arriving.. Yes I was on deck on that cold day, 8 January 1972, Bremerton WA. Anyone that was there on that day would never forget it.

I was a First Class Sonar Tech. I have fond memories of my time on the Stein. I was on the Stein until October 1976. I now reside in San Diego, our homeport at that time. I work as a Real Estate Broker.

Anyone on the Stein may contact me, if you wish.

Glenn

Subject: USS Stein (DE-1065)
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000
From: Dwayne Kleck
Rank: MM1
Reported: 1972
Departed: 1975

I woulg like to find MM2 Tom Hailey if anyone knows his address please forward it to me.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000
From: Daniel Bennett
Rank: LT
Reported: 1989
Departed: 1992

I was the MPA and 1St LT during my 3 years on STEIN under CO's Clint Adams and Mike Miller. (In fact, I still drive Capt Miller's 82 Celica he sold me back in 92- he always was a stickler for PMS.) The STEIN was towed to Bremerton, WA upon decommissioning where I imagine it still is today.

Any of you Stein guys feel free to drop me an E-mail.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000
From: Raymond Goldstein
Rank: ET2
Reported: 1979
Departed: 1982

Served in OE division (Radar) from '79 to '82. Onboard for WestPac '79-80 (Iranian Hostage Crisis - Gonzo Station and Kermit Station).

My years aboard the "Shinin' Stein" were some of the best years of my life (especially WestPac!).

Would love to hear from any of my old shipmates, especially anyone from OPs.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000
From: Billy "Red" Gross
Rank: MM3
Reported: 1972

I am sending this on behalf of my father Blly "RED" Gross. He is a plank holder from the U.S.S. STEIN. I dont know much about his duties onboard, but believe he was a machinest mate 3 and worked in the propulsion area of the ship.

If any one would like to contact him or Gary "BUD" Arickx please e-mail me at shooter144@yahoo.com

Thank you and god bless

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000
From: Patrick Kelly
CC: mjfoley@attbi.com
Rank: ET3
Reported: 1984
Departed: 1987

My name is Patrick Kelly and I served Onboard the USS Stein from 1984 - 1987 as an ET3. I served under Cmdr Kline, CO and Lt Cmdr Smith, XO. The Navy needs more officers like these men. I served in OE Division under ETCS Payne, ETC Roussey and Lt Rolando Apollo.

Guys like ET1 Jim Bramblage, ET2 Russ Halverson, ET2 John Carpenter, ET2 Ed Conolly, ET2 Berge (can't remember his first name, he was just "The Berge"), EW1 Gene Sia, EW2 Doug Price, EW2 Rich Holy, EW2 Craig Myers, OS1 Matt Foley and BT1 Cowan made serving on that ship worthwhile.

If any of you guys are out there drop me a line. PRESS ON!!!

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999
From: John Van Wilpe
Rank: E3
Reported: 1974
Departed: 1978

Looking for survivors of E gang 74-78.Would like to create a reunion party.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 99
From: Mike Jansen
Rank: SH3
Reported: 1975
Departed: 1979

I SERVED ABOARD THE STEIN FOR MY WHOLE TOUR IN THE NAVY. WE WERE DRY DOCKED FOR NINE MONTHS IN PORTLAND, OR. FROM JAN 76 - NOV 76. WENT ON A WEST-PAC CRUISE IN JAN. OF '77. ENJOYED MY TIME AND MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE.

WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT SERVED ON BOARD AT THAT TIME.

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999
From: Bill Aylesworth
Rank: GMG3
Reported: Sep, 1990
Departed: March, 1992

My Name is Bill Aylesworth (GMG3) and here is some information for the USS Stein FF-1065 (my favorite ship) I was stationed on from Sep 1990 to the end March 92.

Would like to hear from my fellow shipmates.

My Email is: Billyayle@uswest.net.

Thanks for taking the time for all of this. I would love for my children to be able see this site.

Bill Aylesworth
(May God watch over her as she watched over me.)

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999
From: Brad Parker
Rank: LT
Reported: 1980
Departed: 1983

Would be good to hear from some shipmates with whom I served!

Retired from the Reserves and am presently a middle school principal in Santa Fe, NM.

Subject: old Stein Crew member wants to find other crew members
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999
From: Joe Burt

Hi Mark,

I am at Mike Cleavenger's house, I was on the Stein from Dec. 1972-nov 1975. My rate was shipserviceman. I worked in the barbershop and the laundry. I was on two West Pacs, one in 1973 and 1974 thru 1975. Mike and Lance Gerneglia and I went on the 74-75 west pac on the Stein and Whipple and the Enterprise, we sure had alot of good times.

I would like to see if any of my other buddies will log on to this site and give me a buzz. I would like to say hi to Sammie L. Moore, Craig Pettit, Lee Mc Fadden, Mike Spurlock, Norwin Smith, Mark Scott, Mac Mcgruder and all my other shipmates.

I frequently think of the Stein and the good times that I had on the West pac when we went to Townsville Australia and Sydney. It was sure nice to get to a place where we could speak English with the natives.

I will close for now and think of alot more to say next time. If any of my old shipmates are out there please feel free to e-mail me at "Slush Fund Mike" Cleavenger's e-mail address.

Thanks alot,

Joe "The Barber" Burt
SHSN

Subject: USS Stein (FF-1065)
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999
From: Rick Lawson Rank: OS ?
Reported: 1980
Departed: 1984

I'm so glad I found this site.

My name is Rick Lawson. I live in Vancouver Wa. and I was an OS aboard the Stein from 1980 to 1984. My most favorite times in the Navy were spent aboard her.

The Stein was one fun ship. Could you please help me to find any pictures of her, The ones I had were destroyed due to moisture in storage. I know she has been decommissioned, but any help you can give me I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks,

Rick