I turned my sights toward the NAVY during my senior year of high school. I didn't regret it! In fact, my History teacher, a retired COMMANDER, U.S.NAVY had a profound influence on me. I learned a tremendous amount about life, our Nation, and the never-ending responsibility of our military's goal of safeguarding our values. It was an honor as a young man to associate with committed, sacrificing, professional people from all walks of life. A sailor was faced with dual challenges, which encompassed his military obligation, and confronting a natural power which was going to sea.

     The purpose of this web site, is to honor all who have served on the USS ADROIT, the NAVY and of course all our men and women in uniform. This web site is available to ADROIT and other minesweeper sailors who want to share some of their experiences.

• 30 NOV 65 - Joined the USNR(6 years) at the U.S.Naval Reserve Training Center, Wilmington, N.C. Advanced to SA (E-2).
• 28 JUN 66 - Issued Honorable Discharge (Auth BUPERS Man. Article, H-3120) to enlist Regular NAVY. Enlisted (4) active years. Reported to Commanding Officer, U.S.Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA.
• 12 NOV 66 - Issued orders to the U.S.Naval Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Duties included assignments such as COMTAC Publication Clerk, and radio watch for Port Services Control. Advanced to SN (E-3).
• 06 DEC 67 - Issued orders for sea duty. Reported to Commanding Officer, USS ADROIT (MSO-509), homeport, Charleston, S.C. (You will never forget your first ship!) Advanced to YN3 (E-4) 16 JAN 69. Started preparing for duties as a Ship's Yeoman.
• 25 MAY 69 - Issued orders for sea duty. Reported to Commanding Officer,USS SALUTE (MSO-470) homeport, Charleston, S.C. Assumed duties of Ship's Yeoman.
• 25 FEB 70 - Issued orders to report to the Commanding Officer, U.S.Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. for Separation to Home of Record.
• 03 MAR 70 - Separated from the U.S.Navy IAW NAVOP 61/69. Assigned to USNRTC, Wilmington, N.C. Appointed to YN2 (E-5) as a result of Navy-wide examination held AUG 69.
• 03 JAN 71 - Attended Naval Reserve War Gaming Program (03 JAN 71-16 JAN 71) at the Naval War College, Newport, RI
• 29 NOV 71 - Issued Honorable Discharge from the Navy.

RM3 John J. HINES, USN "Sailor Rest Your Oar!"