USS Puget Sound AD-38

USS Puget Sound (AD-38) was a Samuel Gompers-class destroyer tender, the second ship of the United States Navy to bear the name Puget Sound

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Jeff Olson October 15, 2013 at 9:55pm

hello to all the boys from 78-82 med deployment, I was an engineman in the ice house under Chief Haller. Was a great man and did a lot for me. Any one heard from him?
James Rogers May 31, 2013 at 2:06pm

anyone have a Puget Sound challenge coin or know where I can get one ?

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James Rogers May 31, 2013 at 2:05pm

I was stationed aboard from May 1972- Dec1975 was assigned to DECK 3rd Div Crane deck..as BM 2 ,,also boat div when created, Canvas locker too. Enjoyed my stay and did Operation Pegesus ,,in 1972 which created Home port change from Newport RI to Norfolk Va ,,,,
Ronald Worthington November 11, 2012 at 11:09am

Was onboard from Feb. '80 to Feb. '82, rode her over to Geata, Italy. Was an HT in the pipeshop, 56A. Played on the ships, softball, football, and basketball teams.
Walter Lamer February 16, 2012 at 11:07am

I am a plank owner ,Came on board April 68 until Jan.69 ,was in the supply Div.

Great ship good crew .
Rich Hamilton February 3, 2012 at 11:05am

Cross decked from the Albany May 1980 until Aug 1984, From a BT3 to a BT1.
Timothy Eschete February 3, 2012 at 12:58am

Was on board 84-87 started as HTFN in pipeshop, made HT3 then transferred to DC Div. till I got orders to Operation Deep Freeze and went south.
Gerry C. Haight October 12, 2011 at 3:19pm

On board 79-80. Optical shop R-5 Div. Made 1st.
peter fortin September 4, 2011 at 8:00pm

PUGET SOUND 1974-1977 FIRST DIV /RI CANVAS SHOP
Kenneth M Weaver March 31, 2011 at 2:55pm

I was stationed on the Puget Sound as a BMSN just after they took over 6th FLT from the Albany. Early 80 (I think). Didn't stay long, 6 months.