USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22) & USS Jupiter (AVS-8) Association

T h e SITREP VOLUME 9 - NUMBER 2 2013 SPRING EDITION

Association President: Ron Zorn , 9609 Vomac Rd., Santee, CA 92071, [email protected] (619) 402-5523 Editor: Art Hansen, 5800 30th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845, [email protected] (308) 237-5435

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON and call one of these numbers, and we will mail you the form. October 2-6, 2013 Art Hansen 308-237-5435 th John Dishaw 805-480-4038 Registration cut-off: August 15 Mike Rigdon 858-300-6821 Well, if you have not yet made your reservations Once you have the form, fill it out and mail it with at the Crowne Plaza Seattle Hotel, if you haven’t your payment to John Dishaw at the address above. sent in your registration form and payment to John You will get a confirmation statement in the mail Dishaw for the upcoming reunion, you still have time. sometime in the weeks following. But the clock is ticking! By the time the summer To make sitrep arrives in your mailbox, you will only have your hotel about two weeks left to register for the reunion, reservations, meals and tours, and about a month left to make call the hotel your hotel reservation. So don’t put it off any direct at (206) longer—register today. HOW? 464-1980 and To register for the reunion, you will need the ask for “in- registration form which is available on-line at the house Benjamin Stoddert website (www.ddg22.com). Right reservations.” under the hotel information (which you will need also) Because we are is a box with heavy black letters that read “Click here getting a special to download 2013 Registration Package.” Click on price on the that box and it will open up a number of pages: the rooms for the registration form is page 2 of 10. Then fill out the reunion, you form, write the check and drop it in the mail. Mail to: need to be sure to ask for the “In-house reservations” John Dishaw to get the $119 (plus 16% tax) rate. The block of 3035 Charlotte Street rooms for the reunion is being handled by the hotel’s Newbury Park, CA 91320 sales staff—if you make reservations on-line or at If you don’t have access to a computer or are their 888 reservation line, you may not get the one of those people who just doesn’t do the special pricing. You will need a credit card number computer thing, you can do it the old fashioned way to hold the reservation, but the hotel allows Page 1 of 6 Benjamin Stoddert Association Volume 9 – No. 2 Spring Edition 2013 cancellations up to 72 hours (that is 3 days) before crowded, loud, and service is not valued over the the check-in date. If it looks like you will not be going spectacular and showy fish tossing. and have made reservations, be sure to call more Fish tossing? Yep, one of the biggest attractions than 3 days in advance to cancel. in the Public Market is watching the fishmongers 10 Things to Remember About the Hotel: toss salmon and crabs as they fill customer’s orders. 1. Located at 1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 Well documented in the motivational book Fish! by 2. website: www.cphotelseattle.com/. Stephen Lundin, the choreographed throwing of 3. Pet friendly (extra costs) seafood and loud, unison chanting of the 4. High-speed Internet access (free for our fishmongers shows how it is the attitudes of the group) workers and not the work or workplace that 5. Valet parking, $12.20 per day. determines job satisfaction. The fish market was 6. Check-in time of 4 p.m. actually added to the Public Market in 1936. 7. Check-out time of 12 noon. 8. Reservation number at (888) 233-9527 9. Hotel direct number (206) 464-1980 10. Reservations for rooms must be made by September 2nd, 2013 to get the group rate.

Fishmongers “tossing” their wares in the Fishmarket And good news for this food lover: a large number of those businesses have Café, Bistro, Pub and Restaurant in their names. I’m looking forward to trying some good chowder, fish-n-chips, and crab at one of many seafood cafés. You can also score French cuisine, Irish pub food, and probably some Pike’s Place Public Market internationally franchised fast-food, depending on has been the center of attention in downtown Seattle your preference. since established in August 1907 as a produce How about a cuppa coffee? Seattle is home to market. One of the oldest farmer’s markets in the the original Starbuck’s Coffee Shop which was , this landmark has been a staple for the started at 2000 Western Avenue. In 1992, the locals and has become a wonderful attraction for the original store moved to Pike’s Place Market where it tourists. Originally created as a means to connect remains today. I had my first taste of Starbuck’s in citizens and farmers, the Market continues its "Meet 1990, in Seattle, of course. While I’m not the coffee the Producer" tradition with a year-round farmers aficionado that Chief Mate Starbuck (of Herman market and locally owned bakeries, seafood, dairy Melville’s Moby Dick) was, I enjoy my java and will and butcher shops. Now a nine-acre historic district, be sure to have some at the Market shop. the Market has more than 200 independent small The Public Market also houses a large number of businesses. crafts booths and other vendors, and there is bound While the Public Market is a very popular tourist to be something that is to your liking. attraction, it doesn’t always get rave reviews. Check While the Pike’s Place Market is not part of the this website out for reviews (both good and bad). Thursday or Friday tours, you won’t want to miss a http://www.yelp.com/biz/pike-place-fish-market-inc- chance to experience this historic landmark, and it is seattle Some people love it—others hate it. While one of the stops on the Saturday shuttle bus, so be some describe it as a wonderful experience and wish sure to sign up for this one. And based on the they had one near their homes, others say it is reviews I read, you should skip it if you are in a hurry or don’t like crowded places. Page 2 of 6 Benjamin Stoddert Association Volume 9 – No. 2 Spring Edition 2013

USS BENJAMIN STODDERT ASSOCIATION TREASURER’S REPORT 10/20/11 TO 11/1/12 STARTING BALANCE $ 3,972.67

INCOME REGISTRATION $15,590.00 MEMBERSHIP 1,860.00 STORE SALES 3,733.00 50/50 TICKETS 595.00 DONATIONS 611.00 RAFFLE TICKETS 740.00 AUCTION 191.00 TOTAL INCOME $23,320.00 USS Jupiter (AVS-8) BALANCE FORWARD $27,292.67 USS Jupiter (AK-43) was an Aldebaran-class cargo ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for EXPENSES service in World War II. She was responsible for TOUR NEW MEXICO $ 8,807.90 delivering necessary goods and equipment to ships MARRIOTT HOTEL 7,956.43 and stations in the war zone. EAGLE CREST 804.54 Jupiter (AK-43) was built in 1939 as SS Flying Cloud by Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., (HATS/SHIRTS) Kearny, New Jersey; she was later renamed SS K&E CRAFTS (MUGS) 418.84 Santa Catalina, She was acquired by the Navy 19 NEWSLETTER 903.62 June 1941; the next day renamed Jupiter; and NAME TAGS/PRINTING 419.54 commissioned 22 August 1942, Lt. Comdr. D. S. HOSPITALITY 718.00 Baker in command. TREND GRAPHICS 1,211.60 Jupiter departed , California, 1 (SHIRTS) September for operations in the Pacific as the MAGNET BUTTONS 41.15 American campaign in the was ROTC/ADAMS MUSEUM 550.00 getting under way. From September through DONATIONS December she carried supplies and troops to CHALLENGE COINS 1,273.39 staging areas for the Navy's first great offensive in SHIPS STORE EXPENSES 230.67 the Pacific Ocean. She continued to discharge TOTAL EXPENSES $24,182.68 cargo in the Solomon Islands through the early part of 1943, bringing invaluable support to the ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 3,109.99 closing phases of the Campaign. PAYPAL BALANCE 807.71 Transport of Japanese war material ENDING BALANCE $ 3,917.70 Jupiter departed Espiritu Santo 1 February, commencing a series of three cruises to San LeMay: America’s Car Museum Francisco for supplies and personnel. On the first of these voyages she returned captured Japanese equipment, including a "Betty" bomber, a "Tony" fighter, and several "long lance" torpedoes. Island invasion support

The cargo ship returned to battle during the

Gilbert Islands invasion late November, landing

equipment to aid in the successful assault on Tarawa. Jupiter then continued cargo operations Page 3 of 6 Benjamin Stoddert Association Volume 9 – No. 2 Spring Edition 2013 until she was assigned to the 5th Amphibious Arriving 29 January, she operated out of , Forces in April 1944 for the Marianas campaign. replenishing units fighting ashore until returning to She departed Pearl Harbor 30 May and arrived in San Francisco 11 August 1952. After operations the Saipan assault area 15 June. She discharged along the U.S. West Coast, the supply ship her cargo despite constant enemy air attack and 10 returned to the war zone in March 1953 to supply days later proceeded toward Eniwetok. troops and replenish carriers engaged in air strikes Invasion of the on the Korean peninsula. Following the cessation Following a summer of amphibious rehearsals, of hostilities, Jupiter returned to the West Coast 3 Jupiter, under Comdr. J. M. Bristol, departed October. Guadalcanal 8 September to support the invasion Operations in the Formosa Straits of the Palau Islands. She unloaded her cargo This active ship was again deployed to the without incident and returned to Manus to prepare Pacific in 1954 to replenish ships in the tense for the important Philippine invasion. Departing Formosa area. The U.S. 7th Fleet prevented any Hollandia 16 October, she arrived at Leyte and major crisis from developing, and Jupiter steamed commenced unloading cargo 22 October. As other into San Francisco 20 October 1954. She resumed units of the fleet were engaging the Japanese in the her operations in the March 1955; this famed "", Jupiter returned to time for an extended period. For the next 9 years the Marianas to pick up additional material. She (1955–63) she operated out of , continued reinforcing units in the Philippines until replenishing units of the 7th Fleet, as it took on she steamed into 23 January 1945 to prepare greater roles in "keeping the peace". During for the next Campaign. Jupiter's service in the Far Pacific, the 7th Fleet When continued progress along the "road to averted major crises in Formosa, , and Japan" required a stop-over base for B-29 raids on ; and played an important part in the , was selected. Jupiter got struggle. underway 16 February with cargo and units of the Post- decommissioning to secure this fortified atoll. She continued to carry vital supplies to the Far After unloading her cargo under most difficult East until taken out of service in June 1964. conditions, she remained in the area until Japanese Jupiter was then transferred to the Maritime resistance had ceased 16 March. Administration and joined the National Defense Supplying troops on Okinawa Reserve Fleet at Olympia, Washington, where she After repairs at Pearl Harbor, Jupiter departed remained. She was struck from the Naval Register, on 1 May with supplies for American 1 August 1965. Final disposition: sold for troops fighting for Okinawa. scrapping in March 1971. End-of-war activity (Source: Wikipedia, USS Jupiter, AVS-8) She returned to San Francisco 27 July for conversion to an aviation supply ship and was re- designated AVS-8, 31 July 1945. Following replenishment-at-sea exercises the following year, she supported outlying bases and ships until decommissioning at San Diego 23 May 1947 and joining the reserve fleet. Reactivated during Korean War In June 1950 a new threat to world peace exploded in -Communist aggression in . The United States answered this challenge by dispatching troops and supplies to the war-torn peninsula. Jupiter re-commissioned 10 October USS Jupiter off Korea in 1951:picture taken 1950, Comdr. H. R. McKibben in command, and from CV-31 (USS Bon Homme Richard) sailed for Yokosuka, Japan, 8 January 1951. Page 4 of 6 Benjamin Stoddert Association Volume 9 – No. 2 Spring Edition 2013

Benjamin Stoddert Association, Business Meeting, 09/29/12 1. 0908 – Meeting called to order by the Association October 13, 2012 chairman Ron Zorn Mary Crawford 2. Old Business: 2011 meeting minutes read and Treasurer, JHNSA approved: See attached minutes PMB 392, 11250-15 old St. Augustine 3. Treasurer’s report read and approved: See attached Rd. report. Jacksonville, FL 32257 4. Newsletter report: See attached report. 5. Website: Update on site from Carole Bryan including a DearMary, discussion of availability of a list of email addresses. We had a very successful reunion in Albuquerque, NM this 6. Ship’s store: Update on ship’s store from Bill last September and now that the excitement has settled down Christensen, easy access through ddg22.com and I’m getting around to taking care of unfinished business. easy payment through paypal or by check. This was our first co reunion with the members of the USS 7. New Business: List of attendees: See Attached list. Jupiter, AK 43 - AVS 8 and it turned out to be a blast. We had a total attendance of 73 and hope for a larger turnout in 8. Frank Chesla suggested posting an advanced list of Seattle next year. attendees on the ddg22.com website to encourage The reunion registration donations and money collected at more people to attend. Place the first 25 people who the reunion amounted to $350 which I have enclosed with this register in a raffle. Prize 1, 2, or 3 days room cost. letter. The DDG22 website also has a link to the Adams Class Offer refunds until reunion time except there will be no Veterans Association which encourages members to be refunds of the registration fee. informed and contribute. We understand the challenges you 9. Motion made by Frank to change the policy regarding face to bring the Charles Adams to Jacksonville and wish you refunds of the registration fee to make it non- the best in these endeavors. When that day comes we will be back in force along with the Jupiter crew for our reunion in refundable. Motion seconded. Motion approved. Jacksonville 2015. 10. Carole proposed a stipend be provided to the Sincerely yours, treasurer. John declined and no motion was made. John DishawTreasurer, 11. Ron Zorn agreed to stay on as chairman. Motion USS Benjamin Stoddert Association carried by acclaim 12. John Dishaw agreed to stay on as Treasurer Motion carried by acclaim “OPT OUT” 13. Motion was made to elect Mike Rigdon as vice chairman. Motion carried by acclaim Save Association 14. Motion made to join the two organizations together. $$$ Motion carried unanimously. This action requires a Opt out of this printed newsletter. change in the Association bylaws. If you would rather receive the 15. The 2013 reunion will be held in Seattle October 2 – SitRep in email instead of a hard copy, please email October 6, 2013. Full details will be posted in the [email protected]. Just type “Opt out” in the association newsletter and on the website. 16. Meeting adjourned (submitted by Dave Saunders) subject line and/or message and we will take your name off the mailing list, and put you on the SHIP’S STORE Don’t forget to visit emailing list. Printed color copies cost $1.50--$2.00 the Ship’s Store on-line at www.DDG22.com each newsletter So opting out will save the Assoication double digit dollars every year. The Stoddert challenge coins from the Albuquerque reunion are in stock and available

Get in on the Fifty-Fifty Drawing for immediate shipping. Also find there many Remember, the FIFTY-FIFTY drawing is always open to everyone, and You do not have to be present other things from coffee mugs to t-shirts. to win. The winners will have a check mailed to them if not at the reunion. You can get a whole page of tickets at the website, under the reunion information. As Tour Summary always, we will be selling 50/50 Thursday: City Tour and Museum of Flight cost is drawing tickets right up to a few $89 per person minutes before the drawing at the Friday: Bremerton and the USS Turner Joy (DD- 2012 reunion banquet dinner. 951), Puget Sound and Tacoma, and the LeMay Help support our Benjamin Auto Museum. Cost for Friday’s tour is $98. Stoddert Association. To purchase Saturday: Charter bus making a 30 minute loop 50/50 tickets, mail $10.00 for each 12 tickets to the address below and include 12 address labels. Make your with stops at various Seattle landmarks like Pike’s checks payable to USS Benjamin Stoddert Association and Market, Underground Seattle, and the Space Needle. mail to: The cost for this shuttle service is just $10. John Dishaw 3035 Charlotte Street Newbury Park, CA 91320 Page 5 of 6 Benjamin Stoddert Association Volume 9 – No. 2 Spring Edition 2013

Don’t miss out on this year’s tours: for more information and pictures, visit the website DDG22.com:

Tacoma, Washington

Benjamin Stoddert DDG-22 Art Hansen, Newsletter Editor 5800 – 30th Ave. Kearney, NE 68845

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