Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Sailors and retired service members salute during taps during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Brown, U.S. Navy chaplain assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes, gives the benediction during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes give a rifle salute during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Members of the USS Westchester County (LST 1167) Ship’s Association lay a wreath during a dedication ceremony at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy Straits, July 1958, plus three......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Members of the USS Westchester County (LST 1167) Ship’s Association unveil a memorial plaque during a dedication ceremony at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy Straits, July 1958,......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Retired Chief Quarter Master Bill Kaupas speaks during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy Straits,......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Kevin Osgood, CEO Door County Maritime Museum, speaks during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Mueller | Naval Station Great Lakes | 11.01.2024
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (November 1, 2024) Retired Chief Quarter Master Bill Kaupas speaks during a memorial plaque dedication ceremony for USS Westchester County (LST 1167) at the Door County Maritime Museum, November 1, 2024. During her time of service, the USS Westchester County, earned 15 engagement stars for Vietnam service, the First Combat Action Ribbon for service in the Quemoy Straits,......