USS Recruit TDE/TFFG-1

Every one that went to boot in San Diego should be a member here! She needs us!

Commissioned July 27, 1949. remained in service until NTC closure in 1997. Thousands of recruits passed her bow and learned seamanship on her decks.

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William M Klepper June 22, 2012 at 12:12am

Bootcamp 1966-67
Jerry Ballard(sw)SH1Ret January 16, 2012 at 10:44pm

Jerry Ballard (sw( SH1 USNRet

USS Prairie AD-15 1984-1990
USS Alamo LSD-33 1974-1977
USS Constellation CV-64 1977-1979
USS Anchorage LSD-36 1994-1996
USS Mount Vernon LSD-39 1996-1996 (Special Orders)
Jim Decota October 20, 2011 at 3:29am

No brig for me! Just UA instead of AWOL!

Jim W is back in HI. He got the chance to visit the Recruit. But, wasn't able to meet with anyone. I wonder if I can use that as an excuse to take a trip back to San Diego??? I'll know the answer to that as soon as the first snow falls!
Jim Decota October 20, 2011 at 3:26am

Every day I walk pass it now Dave, I will think of you!
Jim Decota October 11, 2011 at 7:38pm

Walter, check you mail! I have a Tin Can for you to go on again!
Walter Lamer October 11, 2011 at 7:28pm

First Destroyer I was on in 1965 . ,Began a love affair with ships Many young men went aboard her .
Rich Klemm October 10, 2011 at 7:29pm

I'm all for the TDE-1 to painted on the bow, too. It isn't a ship without the hull number.
Jim Decota October 10, 2011 at 3:15pm

David, just your moral support is more than enough! The bigger the number of supporters we can gather on here, the better! We might as well cover that corner of the country! I'm in NY, JL is in TX, Jim W. is in HI and Wayne will be moving to SD after the 1st of the year! So we are coming at it from all directions!

I agree! TDE-1 should be back on her bow! That was the longest and most recognized designation!
Jim Decota September 29, 2011 at 8:44pm

Life goes on for the TDE-1!

She has been turned over to the San Diego Sea Cadet program!

http://www.navycompass.com/bases/naval-base-san-diego/tsc-san-diego...

My only concern now would be that they adhere to restoration of historical accuracy!
Jim Decota September 29, 2011 at 5:06pm

USS Recruit TDE-1 as she sits today!

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USS Recruit museum effort. Sign on to show your support!

There are some of us on here that are determined to see to it that the TDE-1 is restored to it's glory days and continues to serve as a museum to all those that walked her decks! That effort requires the involvement of everyone that cares! If you went to basic or were stationed at San Diego, that means you!Currently, the Naval Sea Cadet Corp has entered into an agreement with the Corky McMillin Company, the developer of NTC. That agreement would give them use and control over the Recruit. They…

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