Joseph McCarty Lang Jr.

Capt Lang was one of two commanding officers I worked for on the Westchester County. He promoted me to Leading Radioman When I was a RM3, the billet wanted RM1. He had faith in me and gave me the encouragement needed to do the job in the various situations the WESCO encountered between 1970 and 1972. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to serve under Capt. Lang.
I am sure he his in a good place with family, friends and old ship mates now. Gods speed and comfort.

Remembering today my Operations Officer and mentor Lt. Joe Lang who I served with on the USS Stribling DD-867 1964-66. Lt. Lang convinced me to not reenlist in the Navy for a fantastic duty station but to reenlist for Radio "B" school (advanced electronics)... It was a tough decision but he was right. I am very sad that I tracked him down too late. I am proud to now know that he made Navy Captain having commanded to Navy ships and spent a year in country in Viet Nam as an adviser..... He...

I just learned of Joe's passing.. I served under Mr. Lang on the U.S.S. Terrebonne Parish - LST 1156. in 1961 and maybe some of 1960.. He came aboard while I was there 1959-61... He was an excellent officer to serve under and all the shipmates had a lot of respect for him.. Saw him last at our reunion in Pensacola... Our hearts and prayers go out to Joe's family...

Captain Joe, what a leader, how wonderful it was to know him these few short years. Joe was a special person and an inspiration to all who knew him.
RIP Joe

Joe was a great friend and loyal mischief maker during our high school days. He is one of the friends who added a lot of fun to the lives af all who were lucky enough to be counted among his friends.

Jack Miller recalled that he, Joe, Franklin, ,Ralph and several others enjoyed many late-hour high school escapades and re embers with pleasure knowing this fine friend.

Captain Joe, you will indeed be missed at our future gatherings. I am so glad we were able to see and visit with you in Jacksonville. You were such an inspiration to so many, both on board and for years after. May you now have calm seas and trailing winds. You fellow shipmate and friends. Jim and Susan Yeager

Captain Joe Lang's leadership transformed a nerdy golf shop assistant into a competent Naval Officer over eighteen months. The process began just days after reporting May 1970 to the Westchester County LST-1167 as my first assignment, and continued through a longsuffering commitment to my success. That same essence of character manifested itself throughout the ship and resulted in consistent excellence.

I joined the ship in DaNang Vietnam and our next stop was homeport in Yokosuka....

Joe: It has been awhile since I last had the opportunity to enjoy your philosophies. We know you and Lea are together in heaven, that makes our sorrow easier to bear. Enjoyed knowing you, for so many years and as all of our WESCO Captains you are well respected and loved. Al & Ginny Carson