"Daring Dauntless Defiant"



Naval Station Mayport


16 February, 2000, Mayport, Florida

Visiting the DeWert, [Left to Right] Bob Ingram, a Corpman with Charley Co. 1st Bn, 7th Marines, Medal of Honor Recipient, Ed Garr, Capt USMC Retired and Korean War Vet with Dog Co. 2nd Bn 7th Marines, and myself.


Pier Side


In her Berth

The DeWert tied up at the pier in Mayport Florida.



DeWert Mess Deck


Visitors and the Commanding Officer
[Left to Right] Myself, Bob Ingram, Ed Garr, and the ships Captain, Commander Shannon.


On Deck


Topside Tour

We had the oppurtunity to tour the ship extensively from it's top decks to it's Combat Operations Center.


The DeWert Fast Frigate


In Gratitude

I would like to thank the Commanding Officer, Officers and all members of the DeWert's crew for their hospitality during our visit to a magnificent United States Frigate.

Victor Vilionis, 16 February 2000.






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