Welcome to the USS Mahan Association

I want to welcome all Shipmates past and present to the newly upgraded USS Mahan Association webpage. I was stationed aboard the DDG-42 from November 1980 to July 1984 and was discharged as a Gunner’s Mate Missiles Second Class. For those of you who knew me while I served on the ship, you may be in disbelief I am involved in any type of Association activities. The truth is, it took me 20 years to appreciate both my time in the Navy and my time aboard the USS Mahan.

As a registered non-profit organization the USS Mahan Association manages to exist solely on donations and sales from the Ship’s Store. I invite you all to become familiar with the website, search for Shipmates, participate in the forums, and visit the Ship’s Store. All reunion information can be accessed in the Association website. It is my main goal to increase membership as well as membership attendance at the yearly Association Reunions.

I understand for those who served on more than one ship and for those who chose to pursue the Navy as a career, your time aboard the USS Mahan may have only been merely a stepping stone in your career. For those like me, the USS Mahan IS the Navy. So whether you were a 72, 42, 11, or a 364, a Snipe, Deck Ape, or a Twigit, we all have the common bond of serving on the USS Mahan.

GMM2 Tim Charous

DDG-42 80-84

OSCS Richard Hallowell

November, 2020.  

The Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to report the passing of one of our original Board members, Dick Hallowell, OSCS Retired. Dick was our original web designer, as well. He apparently picked up Covid while working on USS Midway, as a maintenance volunteer, an activity he loved.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Dick's family.

He was a good friend and shipmate.

Russ Owens

Dave Krumlauf

The board of trustees regrets to report the loss of one our original members.  Dave Krumlauf was a Plankowner on DLG 11, as an MM1. He retired as a warrant officer.

Dave passed on Sept. 24, 2022, from multiple blood issues, and had lived with Parkinsons for 21 years. He was a long time board member, until his health forced him to step down. He was a great friend and shipmate. Our sympathies go out to his wife Marion, who was always with him at reunions.

Welcome to the "Almost Online" Store

We have not yet re-implemented the online store on the new website for credit card purchases, which will allow purchases made with a credit card through PayPal.

I prefer for now, that purchase requests be directed to me at the email listed below.  I will accept personal check or Post Office money order. I can also accept PayPal Send to a friend, to ID This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.om

For store information or ordering, please contact Russ Owens at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Current store items include ballcaps, coffee mugs,  polo shirts, ship patches from DLG 11, DDG 42 and the Association. 

New items include DDG 42 bumper stickers and Rosewood plaques.

Newly Arrived.  In Stock.  Price $5 each. Mailing included. Vintage DDG 42 Bumper Stickers.

These can be mounted on reefer magnet material for $1 each. Postage will be more.

Email Russ at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions, or to place order.

Or, mail a check for the total ($5 each) made payable to USS MAHAN Assn. Mail to:

Russ Owens

12314 W. Woods Rd.

Franklin WI 53132-1369

 All other items are the price, plus shipping by USPS.

Embroidered Art   $35    Assn. Patch Art  $35

4 inch DLG 11 $6  4 inch DDG 42  $6  

Assn. Patches  5 inch $8,  3 inch $6  

Sweatshirts Temporarily out of stock. 

Standard hard front Ball caps for DLG 11, DDG 42, and DDG 72, mesh back ballcap for DLG 11 and DDG 42, Soft front DDG 42.

DLG 11 caps.  

DDG 72       All Ballcaps $20

Three versions of DDG 42 ballcap pictured:  Hard front non mesh back,

hard front mesh back, soft front, non mesh back.

DDG 42 coins are sold out, but can be reordered, if there is interest. The first order of 125 went very quickly.

Rosewood plaques for all three versions. These photos do not show how beautiful they are. Size is 10.5 X 13

DLG 11 Plaque.  

$45 plus shipping

DDG 72 Plaque.  

$45 plus shipping

DDG 42 Missile launch plaque.  $45 olus shipping

Coffee Mug Out of stock, new design coming soon, with DDG 42 logo on one side. $15     

Assn. Can Huggers$2, or 3 for $5 

Newly Arrived, Price $5 each., mailing included.  Vintage DDG 42 stickers  

Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

Or text to 414 861 9213

Russ Owens

DS 2  DLG 11  1/64-3/66