Barry Hardman

I spent nearly 23 years in the Navy. The Lynde McCormick was my first ship and by far the best ship. I reported onboard on December 1st, 1983, by helo in the Indian Ocean. I had just finished the MK 152 Digital Fire Control Compute school in Mare Island CA and was Ready to Rock and roll. My tour was supposed to be for 5 years, but on December 1st, 1987, I was transferred to Balboa Hospital for A-Fib. I got out of the Navy July 5th, 1988, which was the end of my 6-year tour, but by April 4th, 1989, I was back in. I missed it very much. I went on to do 3 instructor tours: 1 at Mare Island CA and 2 at Dam Neck VA. In between shore duty I did 2 more sea duty tours; a 4+ year tour on the USS Kidd (DDG-993) and 3+ year tour onboard USS Gonzalez (DDG-66) My twilight tour was at Dam Neck and on June 30th, 2005, I retired and went back home to California and then ran as quickly as I could to Texas. Currently I am a Texas Real Estate Broker.

2024 Ship’s Reunion Jacksonville Florida September 19-23

Hello Shipmate,

Our reunion in Jacksonville Florida from 19 to 23 September 2024 is quickly approaching. If you have not registered, please do so soon! You need to register for the hotel, if required, and for the specific events like the tour and lunch on the USS Orleck and the buffet dinner on Friday September 20, the tour and plated banquet dinner on Saturday the 21st. I am still working out the details of the Saturday tour. It might be to St. Augustine or a tour of the Mayport Naval Station hopefully a Burke Class Destroyer.

We need to make plans for the number of people, buses, meals, tables, chairs and many other things that need to be done in advance to make this reunion GREAT!! Because of this, we also need you to pay for it in advance so we can pay the vendors! The earlier you register the better it will be!

The reunion will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel In Jacksonville Florida. Don’t Forget to provide the code “90-T” to get our special rates

Room rates include:

Free self-serve parking

Breakfast for 2 each morning per room

Here is a link to make your Hotel reservations:

DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Reservation Link

DoubleTrees Phone Number: (904) 398-8800

If you prefer to call the hotel instead of using the link set up specifically for our Reunion, make sure you tell the person on the phone you are with the USS Lynde McCormick All hands Association Reunion and mention Group Code 90-T.

(If you are a Hilton Honors member, do not forget to make sure to use it!)

You can also get this information on our Facebook Page – USS Lynde McCornmick DDG-8 Reunion Association.