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Richard David De Wert was born on 17 November 1931 in Taunton, Mass. and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1948. Following "boot camp" and Hospital Corps
training at Great Lakes, Ill., he was assigned to the Naval Hospital at Portsmouth, Va. In July 1950, he joined the Fleet Marine Force and soon sailed for the Far East to take part in the
Korean War. Landing with the First Marine Division at Inchon in September 1950, Hospitalman De Wert participated in operations to liberate the city of Seoul. During the rest of 1950, he
was involved in the landings at Wonsan, the Chosin Reservoir Campaign and the Hungnam Evacuation.
In 1951 Hospitalman De Wert served with the Marines as they cleared North Korean guerrillas from rural areas of South Korea and as they helped drive the enemy beyond the Thirty-eighth
Parallel. On 05 April 1951, while with "D" Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines during an attack on Chinese Communist forces, De Wert persistently, and in spite of his own wounds, moved
through fire-swept ground to aid fallen Marines. He was killed in action while administering first aid to an injured comrade. For his great heroism on this occasion, Hospitalman
Richard De Wert was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass.
USS De Wert (FFG 45) (1983-2014) was the first ship named in his honor, as was the Naval Hospital Branch Medical Clinic, Bridgeport, Cal., a unit of the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital.
(U.S. Navy photo #80-G-442505, from the Naval Historical Center) |
Mike Smolinski
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Navsource DE/FF/LCS
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14 June 1982: Bath, Me. - Shipyard and U.S. Navy personnel pose for a photograph during the keel laying of the guided missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45).
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10813 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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01 September 1982: Bath, Me. - A stern view of De Wert. The ship is at 40 percent completion. The guided missile frigate Klakring
(FFG 42) is on the right.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10814 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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18 December 1982: Bath, Me. - De Wert slides down her building way after being christened and launched. |
S. Dale Hargrave
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - An elevated port bow view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05439 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - A starboard bow view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05427 by Bath Iron Works Corp., from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - A starboard quarter view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05444 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - A port bow view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05428 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - An elevated port quarter view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05431 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - An elevated port view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05443 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - An elevated starboard quarter view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05446 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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29 August 1983: at sea off Bath, Me. - A port quarter closeup view of De Wert underway during sea trials.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05440 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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01 November 1983: Bath, Me. - An elevated bow view of the guided missile frigates Robert G.
Bradley (FFG 49), Nicholas (FFG 47), and De Wert while under construction. The
Robert G. Bradley is at 80 percent completion.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10159 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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01 November 1983: Bath, Me. - The bow view of the guided missile frigates De Wert,
Klakring (FFG 42) and Doyle
(FFG 39). The Klakring is at 90 percent completion.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-10529 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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18 November 1983: Bath, Me. - View of the deck of De Wert. In the foreground is a Mk 13 missile launcher, armed with an RIM-66 Standard SM-1 medium
range surface-to-air missile. Left, top deck is the Mk 92 Fire Control System and SPS-49 Air Search Radar. De Wert is scheduled to be commissioned November 19th.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00287 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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18 November 1983: Bath, Me. - View of the Mk 13 missile launcher, armed with an RIM-66 Standard SM-1 medium range surface-to-air missile,
aboard De Wert. Above the missile is the Mk 92 Fire Control System. De Wert is scheduled to be commissioned November 19th.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00286 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - Starboard bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigates (left to right) USS De Wert (FFG 45), USS
Taylor (FFG 50), USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) and USS Nicholas (FFG 47),
docked at Bath Iron Works. De Wert is being commissioned today.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00250 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - Elevated starboard bow view of De Wert prior to the beginning of the commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00271 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - Sponsor Rita C. Kennedy is escorted aboard prior to the commissioning ceremony for De Wert.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05455 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - Vadm. James A. Lyons Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Plans, Policy and Operations, speaks during the commissioning ceremony
for De Wert. Standing behind him is Lcdr Ronald C. Bogle, executive officer. Seated behind him is Commander Douglas Armstrong, commanding officer.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00260 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - The crew of De Wert stand in formation on the dock during the commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00277 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - The U.S. flag and the commissioning pennant fly from the stern of De Wert at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00262 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - Guests go aboard De Wert for a tour following the commissioning.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00269 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath, Me. - View of the cake commemorating the commissioning of De Wert.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-86-00266 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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Bob Hurst
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19 February 1984: Charleston, S.C. - Port view of the moored De Wert.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-07611 by PH1 (AC) David MacLean from the DVIC) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
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22 November 1995: LaSpezia, Italy - DeWert shown departing LaSpezia harbor at the end of a port visit. |
Carlo Martinelli
Genoa, Italy |
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13 April 1996: Mayport, Fla. - DeWert with USS Aubrey Fitch
(FFG 34) tied up inboard of her at Naval Station Mayport.
(Photo by Doug Bremenkamp, Gulfport MS) |
Robert M. Cieri |
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04 November 2002: Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - De Wert passes the newly installed anti-boat barrier system as it approaches the pier,
during its arrival for a brief port visit. De Wert was on a six-month deployment from its homeport of Mayport, Fla., and was assigned to Standing Naval Forces, Atlantic
in support of Operation Active Endeavor.
(U.S. Navy photo #021104-N-0780F-002 by Paul Farley from the Navy News Stand) |
Bill Gonyo
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20 December 2002: Mayport, Fla. - De Wert arrives home after completing a six month deployment with the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group.
De Wert conducted missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The battle group also participated in numerous exercises with allies in the Mediterranean
and the Atlantic Ocean and visited a number of countries.
(U.S. Navy photo #021220-N-0012S-002 by PH2 Travis L. Simmons from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
Archive Manager |
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01 October 2004: Bridgeport, Cal. - Artist Todd Krasovetz unveils a painting of U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Richard D. De Wert at the Bridgeport Medical Clinic dedication
ceremony. De Wert was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his life-saving actions that caused him to be wounded and killed during the Korean War. The painting will hang in the clinic’s
patient waiting area.
(U.S. Navy photo #041001-N-0000A-001 by Douglas W. Allen from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 March 2008: Boston, Mass. - A bagpiper performs pierside as the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) arrives at Boston Harbor to
begin a four-day port visit. The welcome has become a tradition for visiting Navy ships to Boston for the St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration. DeWert sailors will
participate in a variety of activities during the festivities, culminating in a marching in the nation's second largest St. Patrick's Day parade.
(U.S. Navy photo #080314-N-1928O-073 by MC1 Mark O'Donald from the Navy News Stand) |
Robert M. Cieri |
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16 March 2008: Boston, Mass. - Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) march in the annual St.
Patrick's Day parade in South Boston. The parade is part of a variety of activities for De Wert sailors during a four-day port visit in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
(U.S. Navy photo #080316-N-1928O-007 by MC1 Mark O'Donald from the Navy News Stand) |
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18 August 2011: Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands - De Wert visits Ponta Delgada enroute to the Mediterannean. |
Carlos Manuel Estrela |
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24 August 2011: Souda Bay, Greece - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) arrives at U.S. Naval Support
Activity Souda Bay for a routine port visit.
(U.S. Navy photo #110824-N-QL533-001 by MC2 Cayman Santoro from the Navy News Stand) |
Mike Smolinski
Clifton, N.J.
Navsource DE/FF/LCS
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24 August 2011: Souda Bay, Greece - De Wert arrives for a port visit to Greece's largest island, Crete. De Wert is homeported
in Mayport and is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo #110824-N-MO201-038 by Paul Farley from the Navy
News Stand) |
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11 October 2011: the Indian Ocean - Two views of De Wert monitoring the Italian bulk carrier Montecristo.
Montecristo was highjacked by pirates approximately 620 miles east of the Somali coast on Monday, 10 October. De Wert was the first ship to arrive
on the scene, and monitored the hijacked vessel until the British ship HMS Fort Victoria arrived with a boarding team. The pirates surrendered on Tuesday, 11 October.
(Photos from the NATO - Allied Maritime Command web site) |
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10 December 2011: the Indian Ocean - De Wert steaming in the Indian Ocean. De Wert prevented a suspected pirate dhow from engaging in acts of
piracy and forced it back to the Somali coast making further acts of piracy impossible at this time. While engaged in a replenishment at sea, De Wert received intelligence
reports that a dhow acting suspiciously was in the vicinity and looked to be preparing to conduct acts of piracy. De Wert was tasked with locating and tracking the dhow while
being prepared to conduct a boarding the following morning. At first light, De Wert closed the range to the dhow in preparation to board the vessel, but a high sea state was
not conducive for a safe boarding.
(Photo from the NATO - Allied Maritime Command web site) |
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16 April 2012: The Atlantic Ocean - The guided-missile frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) transits the Atlantic Ocean. DeWert is underway
to participate in Fleet Week events in New Orleans, La.
(U.S. Navy photo #120416-N-LN619-253 by MCSN Preston Paglinawan, from the Navy Newstand) |
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20 April 2012: New Orleans, La. - The guided-missile frigate DeWert is moored along the bank of the Mississippi River during New Orleans Navy
Week. DeWert is participating in The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration, a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in
April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first city visit in the series.
(U.S. Navy photo #120420-N-BX435-117 by MC1 Mark O'Donald, from the Navy Newstand) |
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20 April 2012: New Orleans, La. - The steamboat Natchez passes by DeWert on the Mississippi River during New Orleans Navy Week.
DeWert is participating in the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration, a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April
2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first city visit in the series.
(U.S. Navy photo #120420-N-BX435-175 by MC1 Mark O'Donald, from the Navy Newstand) |
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27 April 2012: Port Everglades, Fla. - The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), left, and the guided-missile frigate USS
DeWert (FFG 45) are ported side by side during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Four U.S. Navy ships, a submarine and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter are participating in Fleet
Week Port Everglades 2012, an event designed to show the investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.
(U.S. Navy photo #120427-N-LN619-148 by MCSN Preston Paglinawan, from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 July 2012: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sailors man the rails aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) as the ship
leaves Halifax after a port visit. DeWert, the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) and the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville
de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in America and Canada to celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
(U.S. Navy photo #120723-N-YZ751-084 by MC2 Tony D. Curtis, from the Navy Newstand) |
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26 July 2012: Quebec City, Canada - Sailors man the rails aboard DeWert as the ship pulls into Quebec City for a port visit. DeWert,
Hurricane (PC 3) and HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in America and Canada to celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
(U.S. Navy photo #120726-N-YZ751-089 by MC2 Tony D. Curtis, from the Navy Newstand) |
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30 July 2012: Quebec City, Canada - Sailors man the rails aboard DeWert as the ship departs Quebec City. DeWert, Hurricane (PC 3)
and the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in America and Canada to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
(U.S. Navy photo #120730-N-YZ751-031 by MC2 Tony D. Curtis, from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 August 2012: Toledo, Ohio - The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS DeWert (FFG-45) transits the Maumee River in Toledo during Toledo
Navy Week 2012. Toledo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012 and coincides with the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting
service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
(U.S. Navy photo #120823-N-BX435-065 by MC2 Mark O'Donald, from the Navy Newstand) |
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23 August 2012: Toledo, Ohio - The Perry-class frigate DeWert transits the Maumee River in Toledo during Toledo Navy Week 2012.
(U.S. Navy photo #120823-N-BX435-041 and 120823-N-BX435-062 by MC2 Mark O'Donald, from the Navy Newstand) |
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28 August 2012: Cleveland, Ohio - Sailors man the rails of DeWert while pulling into Cleveland during Navy Week. The weeklong event
commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
(U.S. Navy photo #120827-N-VA840-106 by MC3 Leonard Adams Jr., from the Navy Newstand) |
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02 September 2012: Cleveland, Ohio - Visitors to the Port of Cleveland line up to tour the guided missile frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) during the Navy's
commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Cleveland. The celebration coincides with Cleveland Navy Week, one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The
week-long event commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
(U.S. Navy photo #120902-N-CI293-101 by MCCS Susan Hammond, from the Navy Newstand) |
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04 September 2012: Cleveland, Oh. - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ryan Marshall, right, assigned to Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Akron, and Culinary Specialist
Seaman Benino Garay, assigned to NOSC Little Rock, carry a mooring line so it can be hauled aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) as the ship pulls away
from the Port of Cleveland concluding the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012.
(U.S. Navy photo #120904-N-WX378-037 by MC2 Bryan M. Ilyankoff, from the Navy Newstand) |
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04 September 2012: Cleveland, Oh. - Culinary Specialist Seaman Benino Garay, assigned to Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Little Rock, removes the mooring line
for the guided-missile frigate De Wert as the ship prepares to pull away from the Port of Cleveland concluding the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of
1812. This celebration is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012.
(U.S. Navy photo #120904-N-WX378-029 by MC2 Bryan M. Ilyankoff, from the Navy Newstand) |
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04 September 2012: Cleveland, Oh. - Culinary Specialist Seaman Benino Garay, left, assigned to Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Little Rock, Utilitiesman
3rd Class Bailey Garin assigned to NOSC Akron and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jeremiah Hite assigned to NOSC Nashville help guide and steady the brow onto a
forklift on the pier next to De Wert as the ship gets ready to pull away from the Port of Cleveland.
(U.S. Navy photo #120904-N-WX378-024 by MC2 Bryan M. Ilyankoff, from the Navy Newstand) |
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04 September 2012: Detroit, Mich. - Sailors man the rails aboard DeWert during the Navy's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The
celebration coincides with Detroit Navy Week, one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012.
(U.S. Navy photo #120904-N-VA840-180 by MC3 Leonard Adams Jr., from the Navy Newstand) |
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11 September 2012: Buffalo, N.Y. - The guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) enters Buffalo Harbor during Buffalo Navy Week 2012. This one of 15
signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
(U.S. Navy photo #120911-N-IL826-017 by MC1 Kenneth Robinson from the Navy Newstand) |
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12 September 2012: Buffalo, N.Y. - The guided-missile frigate De Wert sits moored as part of Buffalo Navy Week 2012. Buffalo Navy Week 2012 is one of 15
signature events planned across America in 2012.
(U.S. Navy photo #120912-N-OV802-160 by MC2 (SW/AW) William Jamieson from the Navy Newstand) |
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09 November 2012: Mayport, Fla. - Fireworks explode above the guided-missile frigate De Wert in Mayport harbor during the Navy-Marine Corps Classic
basketball game. The Georgetown University Hoyas faced off against the University of Florida Gators in the Navy-Marine Corp Classic hosted by the City of Jacksonville, which along
with its surrounding communities has a long tradition of supporting Sailors and Marines. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members, and military families. America's
away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, and above and below the sea as well ashore.
(U.S. Navy photo #121109-N-SB121-288 by MC1 Ian W. Anderson from the Navy Newstand) |
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12 July 2013: Mayport, Fla. - The guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) departs Naval Station Mayport. De Wert is deployed to the U.S. Navy's
5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility to protect the Nation's interests abroad.
(U.S. Navy photo #130712-N-MJ645-087 by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley from the Navy Newstand) |
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31 July 2013: Souda Bay, Greece - The guided missile frigate USS DeWert (FFG-45) arrives in Souda harbor. DeWert is deployed to the U.S. 6th
Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
(U.S. Navy photo #130731-N-MO201-011 by Paul Farley, from the Navy Newstand) |
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31 July 2013: Souda Bay, Greece - The guided missile frigate DeWert arrives in Souda harbor. DeWert is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of
responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
(U.S. Navy photo #130731-N-MO201-031 by Paul Farley, from the Navy Newstand) |
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31 July 2013: Souda Bay, Greece - The guided missile frigate USS DeWert arrives in Souda harbor.
(U.S. Navy photo #130731-N-MO201-029 by Paul Farley, from the Navy Newstand) |
