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To: snippy_about_it
Very interesting theme snippy. Thanks.

I served in the USS Piedmont (AD-17), a Destroyer Tender.

AD's were named after geographical regions of the US. The PIEDMONT was a Dixie class tender. There were three AD's operating within out of San Diego during my era. The DIXIE, PRAIRIE, and PIEDMONT. Each took a rotation 6 month WESTPAC cruise, followed by 9 months in our homeport.

A late 60's built AD, the SAMUEL GOMPERS, was I believe the first AD to bear a name of an individual vs. a geographical area.

My former "home"...


44 posted on 06/27/2003 7:49:59 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave
Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked the theme.

Thank you for the picture of your 'former' home, the USS Piedmont and the bit of history about the AD naming.

Good to see you dropping by. :)
57 posted on 06/27/2003 8:20:33 AM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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