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USS America (CV 66) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS America (CV 66). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 2907 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittman, Mike | ABF3 | 1983 – 1986 | V-4 | |
| Runion, Jerry | AQ | 1983 – 1986 | VF-102 / IM-3 | First ship.. one that will be remembered. |
| Boyer, Franklin Allen | PN2 | 1983 – 1986 | ESO | |
| Lowry, Sam | AKAN/AK3 | 1983 – 1985 | S1-C Stock Control | First ship. Went to OCS after 2 and half years. Lots of great memories. Anyone heard from SKC "Rotten" Ralph Neseson? Worked for him and now Retired CAPT Stanczak. Looking for Ruggs |
| Stein, Jim | HT3 | 1983 – 1986 | R | |
Henning, Edward  | ABE1 | 1983 – 1985 | V-2 | |
| Jackson, Dave (Jack) | HT2 | 1983 – 1987 | Engineering R-Div Pipe Shop | A shout out to all my fellow shipmates in R division, it was an honor to serve with you. Pipe shop personnel. What's Up! |
| Campbell, Donald Smurf | MMFN E-3 | 1983 – 1985 | M 2 AUX Machinery Room 3 & 6 stage distillery plant operator | I really enjoyed the time I was on board USS America I miss a couple shipmates like Richard Jones and Noel Lusung I learned a lot from Noel which I'm grateful. |
| Uehling, Melvin | Ms3 | 1983 – 1984 | S2 | Retired enjoying the quiet life , thinking about some of the best times of my life on that beautiful ship ! |
| Collins, Tommy | MM1 | Jan 1983 – 1986 | A | Worked in Galley Maintenance dug the ditch to many times |
| Jackson, Paul | HM3 | Jan 1983 – Apr 1985 | Medical | Had a great time, met a lot of friends. Got to visit a lot of places. Definatley boarden my medical skills. |
| Hines, Scott | TM3 | Jan 5, 1983 – Jan 5, 1986 | Weapons G-3 | A time and friends I will never forget!!! |
| Padilla, Blane | ABF1 | Jan 10, 1983 – Jun 12, 1986 | V-4 | "The Grape Apes" |
| Parrish, Anthony | Feb 1983 – May 1989 | A | ||
| Gardner, Bruce | OS3 | Feb 1983 – Sep 1985 | C-1 CIC | |
| Lehocki, Steve | E-6/AD1 | Feb 8, 1983 – Nov 23, 1986 | claw1 | did Med-IO 84 cruise and the 85-86 cruise with VA-46 Clansmen, returned to America with VAW-123 for 93-94 Med/IO cruise. |
| Miller,jr., Wally | OS1 | Feb 11, 1983 – Nov 7, 1986 | C-1 | A Great ship! I was so sad to see her used as a target,why couldnt they make a museum out of her. She was our namesake after all |
| Nicholas, Mitch (Nick) | BMSN...BM3...BM2...BM3...BMSN | Feb 12, 1983 – Jul 27, 1987 | 2nd | |
| Berry, William | ABHC | Mar 1983 – May 1985 | V3/V1 | HANGAR DECK CPO/CRASH & SALVAGE CPO |
| Carver, Mike | AT3 | Mar 1983 – Mar 1987 | AT | |
| Charlie Tuason, Charlie | EM3 | Mar 1, 1983 – Mar 1, 1985 | E | My first ship. I first went to the lighting shop and then to the distribution. My first class at the time was EM1 Giron. I learned a lot about motors in this shop which I can still apply to my hobbies now. |
| Droll, Ron | EM1 | Apr 1983 – Jul 1987 | I was in the C&E and flight deck lighting shop, I met alot of good guys on that boat. | |
| Rogers, Robert | E-1 / BT2 | Apr 1983 – Apr 1987 | 3 MMR | As I progressed to Senior Chief I never forgot the America and the lessons I learned while serving with those engineers. What great memories, though some are still a little foggy. View 'back then' Photo |
| Hull, Mike | E4/MM | Apr 1, 1983 – Mar 17, 1987 | A | Served in the on board fire department |
| Jackson, Paul | HM3 | Apr 1, 1983 – Apr 27, 1985 | Medical | Was a great joy to serve on board the America as my first sea duty. Worked with a great medical staff. |
| Earl, Taylor | CV66 | Apr 15, 1983 – Aug 18, 1985 | aimd/vaw-123 65-a | I was in charge of the shop. I had a great crew of men working for me. We got a letter of comendation from the ship's captain for our fast turn around time and our RFI out put. I'll sure miss the ship and crew. I retired in Dec 1987. |
| Adams, David | PH3 | Apr 20, 1983 – Sep 23, 1987 | OP ( Photo Lab ) | I loved my tour on the America...made a lot of friends...saw some really cool places...would love to reconnect with anyone who served onboard from April, 1983 to September, 1987. I was a photomate from Tennessee. |
| Pisano, Dennis J. | HM2 | May 1983 – Nov 1984 | Medical | The most "Wonderful Life Learing Experience" I have ever had and will ever have in my life. "Have A Fine Navy Day" and GOD BLESS! |
| Gifford, Keith | SM1 | May 1, 1983 – Mar 1, 1987 | CS | |
| Napoli, Michael | AT3 | Jun 1983 – Aug 1986 | VA 46 | |
| Harris, Harry-o | E-4 | Jun 1983 – Aug 1986 | Medical Dept. | I served under the Command of Capt/Adm. Jerry Rodgers, the finest Med. Officer in the navy, under the command of Admr. Leighton{"Snuffy"} Smith . and the medical crew of Pickens,Velasco, Senior Chief Clipson, Chief Nic. |
| Price, David | SN | Jun 6, 1983 – Sep 10, 1985 | 2nd | First command. Had the best time on my first deployment. Great people and command. Sorely miss it. |
| Velasquez, David | E-4 | Jun 13, 1983 – Jun 12, 1987 | Fire Dept | I need to contact all my brothers from the Fire Dept. |
| Bancroft, Patrick | AMS-3 | Jun 20, 1983 – Jun 20, 1987 | VF 33 | Hope to see some more of anyone from the Starfighters. |
| Arroyo, Eddie | AE1 | Jul 1983 – Sep 1, 1986 | VAW-123 | You guys are son's of guns, you guys are the best! Rem the the library, Earnest Hem was the Best! The Cooks too! Sorry about my tood guys, miss you, hey joe! VMAQ2 Playbou Bunny'ies you guys were solid, silly squid ships are for Squids! Hey Joe |
| Smith, Frank | IC2/E5 | Jul 1983 – Jul 1984 | IC2 | |
| Dubose, Patrick | ABH2 | Jul 1983 – Oct 1986 | A/C Crash Crew | |
| Chute, William E. | ABHAN | Jul 2, 1983 – Nov 26, 1985 | V-3 | |
| Norris, Mike | FC1 | Jul 3, 1983 – Nov 2, 1988 | FOX | |
| Bateman, Jeff | MS3 | Jul 6, 1983 – Mar 3, 1986 | V-3 / ComCarGru4 / S-5 | Reported aboard as an airman attached to V-3 division. Ended as an MS3 in S-5 wardroom. Good meals, better quarters, but should've stayed an airdale.Disappointed to see the old girl was sank as target practice. |
| Burch, Gary | OSCS | Jul 8, 1983 – Jul 18, 1985 | C1 | |
| Morak, Mike | DS1 | Jul 15, 1983 – Oct 28, 1986 | OED | Recently retired as ETCM from the Navy Reserves |
| Hull, Mike | E4/MM | Jul 19, 1983 – Mar 15, 1987 | A | Worked on board the ship in the fire department. |
| Hunter, Michael | AO1 | Aug 1983 – Dec 1988 | VS-32 | My last carrier and my last tour. The best of the best served on her decks. |
| Wentworth, James "duke" | AD3 | Aug 1983 – Aug 1987 | VA-34 Powerplants | I did several cruises while attached to the America airwing. I will really miss the ship, it brings back some great memories. Sorry to see it sunk, but glad the old girl could be used for a worthwhile purpose. Love to hear from shipmates. |
| Peters, Todd | IS1 | Aug 1, 1983 – Nov 18, 1985 | OZ | Any OZ Division Shipmates attending 2010 USS America CV66 reunion in Erlanger, Kentucky this June 22-26 e-mail me at: cfi2fly@yahoo.com. |
| Scribner, Gary | BTCS | Aug 1, 1983 – Aug 16, 1987 | B | |
| McPhail, Richard | ABH2 | Aug 5, 1983 – Jun 5, 1986 | V-3 | |
| Jackson, Craig/jack | e-4 | Aug 12, 1983 – Mar 1987 | e eng | whats up to all the e gang main lighting |
| Connor, Jeff | DP | Aug 15, 1983 – Mar 3, 1985 | S7 | |
| Lafreniere, Henry | HT3 | Aug 20, 1983 – Apr 1, 1987 | R | anyone that knows me can email me would like to hear from you |
| Davis, Bob | mm3 | Aug 22, 1983 – Feb 20, 1987 | M Div | Always had a great time on this great war ship. Hated to hear they sank her. Should have made a museum out of her since she had her countries name. |
| Martinez, Art | abe/e-4 | Aug 23, 1983 – Sep 20, 1987 | catapult bowcats | |
| Cloyd, Lenard "Rajun Cajun" | AO3 | Sep 1983 – May 1986 | WEAPONS/ G-3 | HAD SOME GREAT TIMES ABOARD. WANT TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE AO'S THAT WAS ON BOARD DURING 83-86, WHEN WE BOMB LIBYA. REMEMBER AO2 ADRIAN LORD THAT WAS KILLED BY NOFOLK POLICE. WANT TO GET OUR CREW BACK FOR A ANNIVERSARY IN 06. CALL ME @ 318-644-7168 |
| Donaldson, Daniel "Reb" | ASM2 | Sep 1983 – May 4, 1987 | VF-33 83 - 85 IM-4 85 - 87 | Have lots of good momories from both VF-33 and IM-4 Wish they had respected her more and kept her afloat. Hopefully we can get the new carrier class named after her. Help us fight to have CVN-78 named USS America not USS Gerald R. Ford! |
| Shier, John | BT3 | Sep 1983 – Jul 1987 | B- | worked in 1 mmr would love to here from anybody |
| Baker, Stan | AD/E-4 | Sep 1983 – May 1986 | VF-33 | Trying to find some other airdales from this time frame, who served with VF-33 or VF102. |
| Liebig, Jim | EN2 | Sep 9, 1983 – Dec 15, 1986 | EA07 | |
| Ivory, Jerry | HTFA TO DC2 | Sep 9, 1983 – Jan 6, 1989 | Fire DCPO | I retired as a DC1 in 2003, I live in Jacksonville FL. Was the best ON scene Leader for 4&5 fwd. For those who remember me, its been over 18 years since I had a drink. |
| Greene, Minter | CSC (SW/SCW) | Sep 15, 1983 – Feb 7, 1987 | S-5 | While I was onboard the Wardroom cooks killed butt. Great group of guys. |
| Magno, Tom | ENS TO LT | Oct 1983 – Oct 1986 | CVW-1 | I was a Naval Flight Officer assigned to VAW-123, the Screwtops, part of Carrier Air Wing ONE. Got my first taste of navy life at sea in America, I'll never forget her. |
| Baker, Stan | E-4/AD | Oct 1983 – May 1986 | VF-33 Starfighters | Looking for more Starfighters from this time frame, to catch up. |
| Terry, Charles | AK3 | Oct 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1985 | S6 | |
| Spriegel, Craig | MACHINIST MATE THIRD CLASS | Oct 2, 1983 – Dec 24, 1983 | After serving on the USS Plymouth Rock for 4 years I spent my last 110 Navy days aboard the USS America. It was a great ship to finish my tour of duty. | |
| Patriarca, Larry | E4 | Oct 2, 1983 – Aug 30, 1986 | VAQ-135 | |
| Ellenby, Jay | AG2 | Nov 1983 – May 1986 | OA | |
| Voorhees, James | ABE2 | Nov 1983 – Jan 1988 | V-2 | Trying to reconnect w/V-2 div shipmates. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who is out here. |
| Newland, Jim | AD2 | Nov 1983 – Jun 1986 | IM-2 | Capt. Snuffy Smith: "What is it you're doing Sailor?" Young Airman Newland: "Pulling up non-skid Sir....by HAND" Capt. Snuffy Smith: "Carry on Son" Anyone remember "Straws" Hartley? ADC type |
| Hauserman, Mark | AW2 | Nov 1, 1983 – Nov 17, 1985 | HS-11 | What a great time and memories of all who served aboard her. I got to eat lunch with Nancy Reagan. I flew countless hours doing plane guard watching out for all the sailors. What a privilage it was to serve under Capt. Smith |
| Miller, Brian | FTG2 | Nov 1, 1983 – Jan 20, 1986 | FOX | The memories, the Phalanx gun gorillas, Mr. Dodds, Master Chief (Hey Bud) what's-his-name. |
| O'Neal, Joe | E-5 | Dec 1983 – Oct 1986 | VS-32 MAULERS | I made serveral cruises, best Carrier to ever put to sea. I served in the Airframes Dept. and was a Final Checker and CDL. Go Navy! Sure would like to hear from some of my old buddys. |
| Pickens, Charles | HM2 | Dec 1983 – Jun 1985 | Medical | Served with Massengill, Higgins, Harris, Thomas, Betancourt, Velasco and the butt Glen Nicholson |
| Guidish, Steve | GMG | Dec 14, 1983 – Dec 22, 1989 | G-1 | Shipmates and Spirits live FREE |
| Horne, Brian | IC2 | Dec 15, 1983 – Jan 15, 1987 | V-2 | Had some memorable times on the great ship, America. Air Dept, Visual Landing Aids (PLAT and LENS) Set the Lens in the Flight Tower behind the Air Boss one cruise, and worked on the LSO platform on the other. I was lucky |
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