For the period detailed in the attached 39-page document, the USS Calvert underwent a significant overhaul (mid-January to early-May) and the ship and her crew then exercised as frequent training exercises in the vicinity of San Diego, Coronado Roads, and Camp Pendleton, mid-May to late-August in preparation for the August 1956 to April 1957 Far East Cruise.

View and download the document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1956.01.01 to 1956.08.27 (the document will open in a new tab).

Chronological highlights for this period include:

• San Diego Naval Station – January 1 – 3
• San Diego Fleet Operating Area – January 4 – 6
• San Diego Bay and Naval Station – January 7 – 16
• San Diego to Long Beach – January 17
• Long Beach Naval Station – January 18 – May 9
• Long Beach to San Diego – May 10
• San Diego and San Diego Operating Area – May 11 – July 10
• San Diego and Coronado Roads – July 11 – July 20
• San Diego and San Diego Operating Area – July 21 – 25
• San Diego to Camp Pendleton, and return – July 26 -27
• San Diego, San Diego Operating Area, and Camp Pendleton – July 28 – August 3
• San Diego Harbor and San Diego Naval Station – August 4 – 27 – Preparation for Far East Cruise (August 28, 1956 – April 1957)

View and download the 52 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1959.01.01 to 1959.12.21 (the document will open in a new tab).

Chronological highlights for this period include:

• Upkeep and amphibious training in San Diego and Coronado Roads – January 1 – February 2.
• PHIBLEX 12-59 at Camp Pendleton – February 3 – 12
• San Diego Naval Station – February 12 – 23
• San Diego and Coronado Roads area – Amphibious training exercises and at sea exercises – February 24 – April 1
• PHIBLEX 15-59 – Operation Big Land – Coronado Roads and Camp Pendleton – April 2 – 8
• San Diego Naval Station – April 9 – May 17
• Phiblex 17-59, Operation Twin Peaks – Coronado Roads, and Camp Pendleton – May 18 to June 1
• San Diego Naval Station – June 2 – 11 – A period of upkeep (Cullen, p 25)
• San Diego area – June 12 – Dependents’ Day Cruise
• San Diego area – June 13 – 17 – Operations
• San Diego Naval Station – June 18 – July 5
• San Diego to Acapulco; Acapulco to San Diego – July 6 – 19
• San Diego Naval Station – July 20 – 26
• San Diego and Coronado Roads area – July 16 – September 2
  • August 7th Captain William M. Kaufman, USN, relieved Captain Walter L. Phaler, USN, as Commanding Officer.
• San Diego to Hawaii – September 3 – 11
  • Pearl Harbor – September 12 – 15
  • Lahaina Roads, Maui and Kokole Point, Kauai – Operation Clear Ridge, Phiblex 5-60 – September 16 – 24
  • Pearl Harbor – September 25 – 27
• Hawaii to San Diego – September 28 – October 5
• San Diego Naval Station – October 6 – 11
• San Diego and Long Beach – October 12 – 14
• San Diego Naval Station – October 15 – 20
• Camp Pendleton – Operation Eagle Eye – October 21 – 28
• San Diego Naval Station – October 29 – November 15
• San Diego Naval Station and Coronado Roads – November 16 – December 31
  * Dependents’ Cruise – December 14

Reunion information:

The dates for the 2026 USS Calvert Reunion are set for September 16-21, 2026 in Spokane Washington. Thomas & Shirley Upchurch, hosts, are working hard to plan a welcoming and enjoyable reunion, and are currently on finalizing tours, meals, and pricing details. .

Location: Ramada by Wyndham Airport Spokane | 8909 West Airport Drive | Spokane, Washington 99224 – The hotel is the same hotel in which we had a great USS Calvert Reunion in 2022.

Registration details and forms will be posted when available, likely by mid-June.

Make plans to attend and invite your friends and family to join us in Spokane in September.

On behalf of the USS Calvert Associates

A wonderful time was had by all attendees at this year’s USS Calvert Associates Reunion held in Nashville, TN. September 24th – 28th.

The USS Calvert crew members in attendance at the 2025 Reunion, representing service from 1952 to 1966.

Four hours aboard the General Jackson Showboat: A pleasant cruise on the Cumberland River, a fine dinner, a musical show.

A visit to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for lunch and exploration.

A visit to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, a guided tour, and a pleasant walk of the grounds. Perfect weather.

Riders In The Sky, The Grand Ole Opry. The USS Calvert Associates were recognized by the MC during the show and received a round of applause from the audience.

Lowering the tattered U.S. Flag at the hotel, and replacing it with a new U.S. Flag.