I was very fortunate to have been chosen as the first CO (59-61) of the very best destroyer in the fleet during that time frame and I still believe this to this day. Helping me fine tune Turner Joy into a high state of readiness was the greatest crew ever assembled. And, this crew was followed by many others equally talented. My pride in the ship and crew was further enhanced by the fact that I, at one time, served as Aide to VAdm Joy at the U. S. Naval Academy from 1952-1954. I hope all fellow shipmates will take the time to join as a member of the Turner Joy Reunion Group. Thank you - R.S. Wentworth Jr.RADM. U.S.... Read more
I was very fortunate to have been chosen as the first CO (59-61) of the very best destroyer in the fleet during that time frame and I still believe this to this day. Helping me fine tune Turner Joy into a high state of readiness was the greatest crew ever assembled. And, this crew was followed by many others equally talented. My pride in the ship and crew was further enhanced by the fact that I, at one time, served as Aide to VAdm Joy at the U. S. Naval Academy from 1952-1954. I hope all fellow shipmates will take the time to join as a member of the Turner Joy Reunion Group. Thank you - R.S. Wentworth Jr.RADM. U.S. Navy-Ret.