BMCM Dennis A. Streng USNR (Ret), Ex-CG
I was very saddened to learn of Dennis' passing. He and I served together aboard the Taney (1967-68) as members of the illustrious Deck Force under the watchful eye of BM2 Ron Adams. Dennis and I reconnected just last January.
I feel fortunate that before he left, he and I were able to exchange a few 'war stories' and old photos from our Taney days (some of which are posted on 'Fred's Place'). Dennis, if you can read this, tell Ron I said 'hi.'
08/27/02 Submitted by: Clint Phillips (ex Taney Crew Mate)
BMCM Dennis A. Streng USNR (Ret), Ex-CG
Regret to inform you that Dennis suffered a heart attack and Crossed the Bar on 17 May 2002. He was very proud of his Coast Guard service, and remained in the service of his country long after he left the CG. The
following is a summary of his commitment: Aboard CGC Taney 02/67 to 10/68 BM3. Enlisted 2/60 (337-738). Boot company Bravo-30. RD School Groton CT; USCGC Absecon (WAVP-374) Norfolk; Humboldt Bay Lifeboat Stn; St. George Reef Ltsta
Crescent City; USCGC Ponchartrain (WPG 70); Base Alameda (MAA) Recruit Galley; USCGC Taney (W37) Alameda; Calif National Guard HHC 160th Inf 40th Div; US Army Reserve 359 Engineer Det Cartographer; 6222 USAR School Pasadena; NCO
Academy instructor; 6622 port Security Retention NCO; USNR - USS Henderson (DD785); USS Mocturi (ATF 105); USS Lang (FF 1060); USS George Phillip (FFG 12); USS John A Moore (FFG 14); USS Inchon (LPH 72). BMCM Navy Reserve; Beruit,
Iran (Operation Praying Mantis); Iraq (Desert Storm); Somalia (Operation Restore Hope). Captain, Calif State Mil. Reserve 303 Bn, Center for Mil. History, 40th Inf Div. Served with BMC Graboyes & RD1 Mendenhall & Capt. Frick on the
TANEY. Served as Historian, Coast Guard Sea Veterans of America.
07/28/02 Submitted by: Garret Conklin
