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52k | Admiral Robert E. Coontz (1864-1935), second Chief of Naval Operations (1 November
1919 - 21 July 1923). | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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180k | Undated, location unknown. Identifiable ships from left to right include the USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887), USS Preble (DLG-15), USS Mahan (DLG-11), USS King (DLG-10) and the USS Coontz (DLG-9). | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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88k | Undated location unknown. | Captain John C. Ruff USN (Ret) Chief Engineer 1972 to 1974 |
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76k | Undated location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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198k | Undated location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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199k | Undated location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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81k | Undated location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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171k | Undated newspaper clipping of the Coontz, King, Mahan and Preble together. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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207k | Undated location unknown. | Edward H. Cleary |
| 68k | Undated postcard Copyright © Atlantic Fleet Sales, Norfolk, VA. | Mike Smolinski |
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94k | Undated newspaper clipping of the Coontz and King prior to Commissioning. | Brian Kroenung |
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174k | Undated newspaper clipping of the Coontz, King, Mahan and Preble in San Diego. | Brian Kroenung |
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220k | Undated newspaper clipping of the Coontz's new Chiefs. | Brian Kroenung |
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76k | Undated, location unknown. | David Buell |
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146k | April 12, 1957, #3 drydock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, USS King (DLG-10) left side, USS Coontz (DLG-9), right side. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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147k | April 12, 1957, #3 drydock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, USS King (DLG-10) left side, USS Coontz (DLG-9), right side. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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122k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, August 9, 1957. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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139k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, August 19, 1957. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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142k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, August 23, 1957. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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127k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, August 23, 1957. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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144k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, June 20, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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153k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, June 20, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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128k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, July 25, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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144k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, July 25, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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128k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, November 26, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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118k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) and USS King (DLG-10) during
their construction at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, November 28, 1958. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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95k | Newspaper clipping of the Coontz and King under construction. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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212k | Newspaper clipping of the Coontz returning from trials. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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35k | Circa 1960, location unknown. | Robert Hurst |
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110k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) plankowner card issued on July 15, 1960. | Brian Kroenung |
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56k | Invitation to Commissioning ceremony. | Brian Kroenung |
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165k | Cutting the commissioning cake. | Brian Kroenung |
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344k | Admiral's comments at the commissioning. | Brian Kroenung |
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192k | Newspaper clipping of the commissioning. | Brian Kroenung |
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138k | Newspaper clipping of the commissioning. | Brian Kroenung |
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155k | Circa 1960. | Brian Kroenung |
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61k | These pictures are of a ship identification card. The same size as a playing card. Dates from the early 1960's when she was DLG-9. Note the missing ASROC launcher. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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88k | As DLG-9 in the early 1960's | Bob Schmidt STGC/USN Ret. |
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129k | As DLG-9 in the early 1960's. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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61k | Photo from a Puget Sound Naval Shipyard flyer printed in the early
1960's. | Brian Kroenung |
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111k | USS Coontz post Fit-Out in 1960 | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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44k | Cover of the Welcome Aboard package from the Coontz’s visit to Australia in 1961/2. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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100k | As DLG-9 Circa 1961. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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68k | Photo by Kenneth Chastain taken from the 01 level aft on the USS Mahan DLG-11. The Coontz mooring outboard of the Mahan in San Diego in 1961. | Dick Hall |
| 115k | USS Rogers (DDR-876), USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887), USS Preble (DLG-15), USS Mahan (DLG-11), USS King (DLG-10) and USS Coontz (DLG-9) lined up together at San Diego, 4 February, 1961. | Robert Hurst |
| 93k | As above. | Robert Hurst |
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157k | USS Coontz, USS Aludra (AF-55) and USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) on WestPac in 1964. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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68k | USS Coontz, USS Firedrake (AE-14) and USS Ranger (CVA-61) on WestPac in 1964. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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168k | Circa 1964, location unknown. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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123k | Circa 1964 in WestPac. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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6.17Mb | USS Manatee (AO-58) and USS Coontz (DLG-9) alongside USS Constellation (CVA-64) during Typhoon Dot, October 1964. Digitized from an 8-mm movie. Typhoon Dot, 36th storm of the 1964 Pacific typhoon season, hit northern Luzon, Philippines on October 9 as an 80 mph (129 km/h) storm. It continued northwestward, and reached a peak of 100 mph (161 km/h) before hitting near Hong Kong on October 13. Format: Windows Media (silent) Duration: 3' 49" Size: 320 x 240 | © Cliff Coffey |
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101k | In rough seas during Westpac deplayment 1965. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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91k | In rough seas during Westpac deplayment 1965. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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110k | In rough seas during Westpac deplayment 1965. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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110k | In rough seas during Westpac deplayment 1965. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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131k | USS Coontz (DLG-9) at sea off San Diego, California, 25 July 1967. Photographed by PH2 Erb. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. | Fred Weiss |
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132k | Northrop Extended Utilization of AN SSM-5 (TEAMS) in USS Coontz (DLG-9) publication dated 1969 | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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105k | The Landing Signal Officer, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Ronald E. Braley, signals to the pilot of a Kaman UH-2 "Seasprite" helicopter, as crewmen tie it to the ship's landing deck, July 1969. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. | Fred Weiss |
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80k | The Landing Signal Officer, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Ronald E. Braley, signals to the pilot of a Kaman UH-2 "Seasprite" helicopter, July 1969. Naval Aviation News, November 1969 photograph. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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116k | USS Coontz flight deck with USS Constellation in the background, July 1969. Naval Aviation News, November 1969 photograph. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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160k | Safety nets are prepared aboard USS Coontz prior to helo ops, July 1969. Naval Aviation News, November 1969 photograph. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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82k | UH-2 Seasprite hovers over USS Coontz, July 1969. Naval Aviation News, November 1969 photograph. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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88k | The Uss Coontz trails a Soviet Navy "Kresta" class guided missile ship in the Sea of Japan, April 1970. The Soviet warship was then participating in the world-wide naval exercise "Okean". Official U.S. Navy Photograph. | Fred Weiss |
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118k | As DLG-9 circa 1972-1975, location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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61k | USS Coontz Recommissioning Reception 18 March 1972. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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65k | USS Coontz Recommissioning Invitation 18 March 1972. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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134k | Official Guest to Recommissioning 18 March 1972. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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51k | Commissioning pamphlet. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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29k | Commissioning pamphlet. | Vincent James Cardali |
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23k | Philadelphia Navy Yard March 1972. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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12k | Philadelphia Navy Yard March 1972. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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110k | 690101-N-0000F-001 SM1 Ralph T. Morelli breaks out the sierra flag from the signal bag aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Coontz (DLG 9). (All Hands, September 2003, pg. 46) Photo courtesy of Naval Historical Center. | Bill Gonyo |
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14k | Zippo lighter. | Harold Newbill |
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17k | As DDG-40, undated location unknown. | - |
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155k | As DDG-40, undated location unknown. | - |
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202k | As DDG-40, undated location unknown. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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219k | From the Navy Times, Ships in the Spotlight. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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72k | Undated, location unknown. | Ed Cleary |
| 67k | Undated postcard Copyright © Atlantic Fleet Sales, Norfolk, VA. | Mike Smolinski |
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114k | Circa 1975, undated location unknown. | Robert Hurst |
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141k | In Hampton Roads, December 14 1976. © Atlantic Fleet Sales. | Bill Gonyo |
| 187k | USS Coontz (DDG-40) At sea, 11 October 1978. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. | Fred Weiss |
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63k | This plaque was presented during the USS Coontz's role as flagship during its STANAVFORFLANT cruise in 1979. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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50k | DN-SC-84-00367. June 1 1980, a port beam view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Coontz (DDG 40) underway just offshore. | Robert M. Cieri |
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37k | SH-2F Seasprite helicopter from Light Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 34 (HSL-34) preparing to land aboard USS Coontz (DDG-40). Photo taken 15 DEC 1981, in the Adriatic Sea. | Ed Cleary |
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48k | The ships are, from front to back, the frigate USS MOINESTER (FF-1097), the guided missile destroyer USS COONTZ (DDG-40) and the Sixth Fleet flagship, the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). Trieste, Italy. 01 DEC 1981. | Ed Cleary |
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108k | DN-SC-87-08402. A port view of the guided missile destroyer USS COONTZ (DDG 40) underway. The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 66) is tied up at a pier, background. Naval Station Norfolk, August 1 1983. | Bill Gonyo |
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104k | USS Coontz (DDG-40) outbound in Hampton Roads from Naval Station Norfolk, VA, late October, 1983. The ships on the opposite pier are the USS Independence (CV-62) and the USS Charleston (LKA-113). | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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105k | DN-ST-84-00762. October 5 1983, a starboard beam view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Coontz (DDG 40) off the coast of Virginia, near Hampton Roads. U.S. Navy Photo by Don S. Montgomery. | Robert M. Cieri |
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48k | The 1984 Christmas card. | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
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62k | Photo taken from Stbd. Bridge Wing looking forward, off the coast of Sardinia in 1985. | Ed Cleary |
| 148k | USS Coontz (DDG-40) Letterpress reproduction of a photograph showing the ship underway in the Atlantic, off the Virginia coast, October 1986. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. | Fred Weiss |
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91k | As DDG-40, Mount 51 in action 1987. | Edward H. Cleary |
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106k | Anchored at "Bahrain Bell", Persian Gulf 1987. | Edward H. Cleary |
| 83k | Underway Persian Gulf, May, 1987. | Edward H. Cleary |
| 63k | Underway Persian Gulf, May, 1987. | Edward H. Cleary |
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112k | DN-ST-88-08244. October 29 1987, a starboard quarter view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Coontz (DDG 40) undergoing overhaul in a floating dry dock at the Metro Machine Company, located on the Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia. U.S. Navy Photo by Don S. Montgomery. | Robert M. Cieri |
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73k | Photo taken in Virginia Capes Operations Area 1988. | Ed Cleary |
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30k | A stern view of USS COONTZ (DDG-40) underway. Chesapeake Bay, 01 APR 1988.
| Ed Cleary |
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32k | A partial starboard view of USS COONTZ (DDG-40), showing the ship`s superstructure and masts, 01 APR 1988. | Ed Cleary |
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73k | As DDG-40, in the Metro Ship and Drydock, Portsmouth, VA, 1988. | Edward H. Cleary |
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110k | In the Metro Ship and Drydock, Portsmouth, VA, 1988. | Edward H. Cleary |
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70k | In the Metro Ship and Drydock, Portsmouth, VA, 1988. | Edward H. Cleary |
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71k | In the Metro Ship and Drydock, Portsmouth, VA, 1988. | Edward H. Cleary |
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61k | Cover of the 21 July 1989 Change of Command ceremony pamphlet. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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130k | Inside the 21 July 1989 Change of Command ceremony pamphlet. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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86k | James River Reserve Fleet - May 27 1994. Copyright Atlantic Fleet Sales. Photo by Nobe Smith. | Joe Radigan |
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80k | James River Reserve Fleet circa 1995-1996. | Paul Cotrufo |
| 67k | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, August 31 2002. | Roy J. Brooks |
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46k | Decommissioning pamphlet. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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128k | CHARLESTON, S.C.- The Coontz name rang out on July 1, 1992 as the family and the ship played a role in a dedication at Naval Hospital Charleston. The bell from the decommissioned Guided Missile Destroyer Coontz was rung by Patricia Coontz, wife of retired Capt. Robert Coontz as the bell was dedicated to the hospital. The decommissioned ship was named after Coontz' grandfather Adm. Robert Coontz. The principal speaker at the event was Capt. Charles Gnerlich, the ship's former commanding officer. Photo taken March 12 2003. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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31k | Recognition Study Card for the USS Coontz. It came from "U.S. and FOREIGN SHIPS" Device 5E14G. LSN 6910-LL-C00-6462. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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35k | As above. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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59k | Bumper sticker. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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67k | Invitation to the Decommissioning Ceremony. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
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59k | Newspaper article (Philadelphia Inquirer of March 12 2002) on her ultimate fate. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
| Patches/Plaques |
| 60k | Ship's patch. | Mike Smolinski |
| 78k | Ship's patch | Mike Smolinski |
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62k | Ship's patch. | Brian N. Kroenung II EMC(SW) |
| 75k | Ship's plaque | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
| 78k | Ship's plaque | EMC(SW) Brian Kroenung |
