Local sailors mark Destroyer Escort Day The third Saturday in June is recognized as Destroyer Escort Day across the country. Local soldiers honored the Destroyer Escort sailors killed in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War years, and honored the ten destroyer ships lost in action.
June 16, 2013 - WNYT Albany
USS Edson Navy destroyer to host National Destroyer Escort Day ceremony This year will be the third that the Michigan chapter of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association has had its National Destroyer Escort Day event in the Bay City area, but the first time it will take place aboard the USS Edson.
June 11, 2013 - The Bay City Times