“At 1000 on 1 October 1982, ORLECK was decommissioned, transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed TCG YUCETEPE D-345 in a ceremony held at her berth at Tacoma, Washington.”
Oct 211982
Sep 151982
“The News Tribune reports that “”USS ORLECK, to be retired Oct. 1st, was the last of WWII vintage destroyers still active.”
Aug 151982
“ORLECK entered the stand-down period for decommissioning on 15 August. Beginning in early August, accelerated preparations were made for decommissioning and transfer of the ship to the Turkish Navy. The entire crew worked hard throughout this period, putting the ship in order.”
Aug 131982
August 13-14, 1982 is the final Naval Reserve Training Weekend for ORLECK Selected Reserve Crew members.
Jul 221982
July 22-August 2, 1982 has ORLECK getting upkeep in Tacoma, Washington.” August 3, 1982 has ORLECK off loaded ammunition at Indian Island. August 4, 1982 has ORLECK at Bremerton, Washinton for port screw replacement. August 6 1982 has ORLECK back at Tacoma, Washington.
Feb 061982
Feb 6-Feb 13, 1982 the Winds of War starring USS ORLECK (DD-886) aired on ABC.
Jan 281980
From date above thru February 3, 1983 21-Jan-80 – 27-Jan-80 ORLECK “participates in a Canadian Squadron Exercise in the Northern Pacific Operations Area.” 27-Jan-80 – 02-Mar-80 ORLECK returns to Tacoma. 03-Mar-80 – 10-Mar-80 ORLECK heads for San Diego for training and upkeep with a stop in San Francisco area along the way arriving in San [Read more…]