A Legacy of Service
Highlighting the impact and dedication of this valued member of our community.
Ed Anderson
U.S. Navy, 1972 - 1978 (Vietnam Era/Cold War Veteran)
Followed in his father’s (Theodore Anderson) footsteps, a WWII Navy Veteran (1940-1946).
Sworn into the Navy in 1972 at Tiger Stadium, during a baseball pregame ceremony (Boot Camp “Tiger Company”, sponsored by the Detroit Tigers Baseball Team).
Primarily served aboard USS Pintado (SSN 672), a Nuclear “Fast Attack” Submarine. Stationed aboard “Pintado” for 4+ years… completing two overseas “WestPacs”. Each WestPac consisted of @ a 60 day (consecutive days underwater) “Patrol”… each patrol earning a “Navy Expeditionary Medal”. End of enlistment… 1978.
“Qualified in Submarines”