USS VREELAND was a Knox class frigate of the US Navy. She was named for RADM Charles E. Vreeland (1852-1916). DE-1068 was laid down 20 March 1968, launched on 16 June 1969; and commissioned 13 June 1970. On 1 July 1975 she was redesignated FF-1068.
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Did any one serve on the Vreeland when she was home ported in Athens, greece. I was stationed in FSO Athens for support for USS Vreeland and five other small boys like, USS Barry, USS Wood. USS Page and USS Sampson cand not at this time remember the 6th one.
USS VREELAND Reunion 2012