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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 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Medina, Jorge RobertABE31991 – 1995V-2
Romfo, Thomas S.E4/ET31991 – 1994Ops / OEREnjoyed all the experiances she gave me!
Brown, BobbyE2BT1991 – 1993
Cagle, JohnHTFN1991 – May 20, 1994R-1I miss a lot of the guys that I worked with!!
Messina, DavidABEAN1991 – 1993V-2Bowcats on the America was rough - but now I miss it. It's hard to see how this will always be a part of you, when you're just a kid. We worked all day and all night, slept in the catwalk between launches, stole grapefruit from the messde
Wolf, JimBT31991 – 19924MMRSOMEONE SHOW TO MY BUNK???? I STILL SCRATCH MY HEAD ABOUT HOW I GOT A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL???? AND DIDENT END UP IN THE BRIG...OR WORSE??? ALL YOU SNIPES THE TIME WAS A FRIGGIN BLAST!!!!! GO BILGE
Bechtold, DonE-31991 – 1992MP 3Had some awesome times on the America!! Miss hanging out with petty officer Lorenc, Thatcher, and Brewster, and shipmates Russell, and Westerman...Good Times!
Negroni, RodneyE-41991 – Dec 1993Third Divisiontimes to remember
Westcott, TravisRM31991 – 1994CR
Nowicki, TomSK1(SW)1991 – 1996S-8 / S-1It was five years of my life that I will never forget! Three Med/IO Cruises, Two NATO Cruises, and countless other days out at sea. No SLEP! What a work horse!
Carney, Michaelabe 11991 –bow catapults
Buckbee, JamesABH31991 – 1992V-1Best times of my life Joined out of Washington Went to boot camp in Orlando. PDS PCU George Washington TDY CV-66 America got BlueNose/DesertStorm Commissioned the GW plank owner Got out have lived in Georgia ever since!
Laarendi, Karl (Big L)ABE31991 – 1991V2 DIV ARRESTING GEARI miss the days aboard the USS NEVER DOCK! Some of us built a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. A few of us still see each other to this day.
Ashworth, FredLT1991 –Medical
Menne, MarkAT2Jan 1991 – Jun 16, 1995IM-3Sad to hear of Navy's plans for her. I had always wanted to visit her again. love to hear from past shipmates...
Schauer, ShannonBTFNJan 1991 – Jul 1992MPworked in the test lab. alot of growing up went on while I was aboard that ship.
Lorenc, JohnMM-3Jan 1991 – Dec 1993MP 3 Main Machinery RoomMy best memories ever _ a bunch of guys from 3 Main. MM 1 Mac McCreary...an excellent teacher. Hey Dancey, remember Chief Ironhead? / "Griff" aka Rodney D Griffeth my # 1 bud. Mike "Head" Carlen &Toby Overrocker funniest du
Bollinger, Scott (Bo)EM3Jan 1991 – Jul 1994Eng, E-DivFirst to go, last to know....and always underway. Hit me up on FB.
Haskins, RobertBNJan 1991 – Oct 19923rdMiss this old leaky bastard. Remember the non stop flooding in the AC space off the berthing area? It was either wet decks or no AC.
Quintanilla, PeterMM3Jan 1, 1991 – Apr 13, 19932MMRWorked in 2 Main
Boswell, DavidMM3Jan 1, 1991 – May 28, 1994MP
Felix, JosephE1Jan 1, 1991 – Jan 1, 1992
Maples, Chrise4Jan 2, 1991 – Apr 14, 1995deckmiss the old boat!!
Musquiz, CarlosOS3Jan 5, 1991 – May 12, 1994OIWhat a carnales. I was the token Mexican of OI division. I ran off the ship when I was discharged. I'm now a prison guard and I'm still a pro wrestler. Check out my site www.latindeathdrop.com Shoot me an e-mail bitches. ORALE!
Raffelson, RexAME3Jan 7, 1991 – May 23, 1994VFA-86 SidewindersDesert Shield/Storm, 2 cruises and North Star. Chiefs mesh, CAG LOX, Plane Captain and 86 Seat Shop. Fond Memories. Long Live Coonrod!
Fisher, MichaelBT3Jan 10, 1991 – Jan 10, 1993ENGINEERINGMet the best group of guys on board ship. Snipes rule!!!
Spencer, CharlesAO3Jan 12, 1991 – Mar 14, 1995G-1 Flight DeckIYAOYAS
Lightfoot, EricAO3Jan 15, 1991 – Jun 24, 1994G3Anybody from G-3 DIV 1991-1994 hit me at eric.lightfoot@gmail.com Drinkwater, Jackson, Ragland, Donaldson, Stukes, Geathers, King let me know how you doing
Hester, ByronAO2Jan 16, 1991 – Apr 16, 1991G-3Miss my team during the war. Think about you guys all the time. Email me byron.hester43@gmail.com
Knapp, MichaelE-5 AS2Jan 18, 1991 – Mar 29, 1991IM-4 GSEI was a reservist from cv-67 So Weymouth, Ma, And had orders for CV-66 I did forklift repairs at night. I am working as a truck technician now. I am open for anyone in GSE DEPT FOR A CONTACT.
Lightfoot, EricAO3Jan 21, 1991 – Jun 24, 1994G3You made me who I am today. USS Neverdock
Compagni, ThomasAVIATION ORDNANCEFeb 1991 – Dec 30, 1993G-3
Sias, MatthewRM3Feb 1991 – Jul 1994CRI was glad to be out but would do it again!
Stack, RobertABH2Feb 1991 – Aug 1993v1Crash/Salvage ALPO/LPO and DCPO
Harmening, DaronSNFeb 1991 – Nov 10, 1992what a great time it was( hindsite)
Blatnik, KevinABF3Feb 1991 – Oct 1992V4Some of the best times I ever had were on this ship.
Smith, JamesLT/03EFeb 1991 – Aug 1993G-3, G-4Mr. Hand onboard the Hero Ship !!
Christy, ChrisFNFeb 1991 – Oct 1992RepairLearned more on that old girl in 21 months than most will experience in a lifetime. Sad. (Am now the "Captain" of a 20' jet boat with a BBC 454 ) lol. Made a Coastie Commander refer to me as such during an inspection.
Smith, MichaelE-4Feb 1991 – Jun 1995COMM/CR
Carey, GrantE2Feb 1, 1991 – Feb 1, 1993ACame across this cite, was wondering if any one I knew was on here.
Kesner, MartyNCCS (SW/AW)Feb 7, 1991 – Feb 12, 1995CIACAbsolutely the BEST Tour I had in the Navy! AMERICA was the Golden Anchor receipient while I was there and I worked with the best people possible! Benny Suggs and Mike Denkler made up the BEST CO/XO team there was!
Thomas, TemoniaSM3Feb 28, 1991 – May 28, 1993COMM/NAVI miss all the good ole spade games we played in the berthing lounge. It was the RM's vs SM's, great times.
La Forme, PrestonADAAMar 1991 – Sep 1992IM-2Saying Hello and looking for old friends.
Cranor, ParisFNMar 1991 – Jun 12, 1994EI am so glad that I had the chance to be on this ship, but I wouldn't do it again. I worked with some of the best people in the fleet and some that were less then that. I miss it but I like being out.
Telford, LukeE4/ET3Mar 1991 – Jul 1994OPS/OERAnybody out there? Nice place to leave a message for all my buddies who served on this ship. Fair winds and following seas to you all. In Christ, Luke
Ruschill, Kevin (Rut)OS3Mar 1, 1991 – Aug 12, 1994OPS
McCauley, CharlesPNSNMar 1, 1991 – Jun 1, 1993AdministrationI enjoyed my time on the USS America CV66 and would like to reconnect with any shipmates that were onboard from 1991 to 1993.
Compagni, ThomasAO3Mar 10, 1991 – Dec 12, 1993G3I remember a time when we whished that she would sink. tcompagni@yahoo.com
Compagni, ThomasAO3Mar 12, 1991 – Dec 15, 1993G3I can remeber a time when we WISHED she would sink. tcompagni@yahoo.com
Melendez, AndresAS3Mar 13, 1991 – Dec 25, 1995IM4I really had a good time onboard, have great memories of the places we visited and the shipmates onboard, GSE IM4 Division. Hopefully be able to contact some of the old buddies to talk about the good times we had onboard
Januszewski, Scott (Ski)E3Mar 16, 1991 – Jan 19, 1993A
Januszewski, Scott (A.k.a. Ski)FM3Mar 19, 1991 – Jan 19, 1993ANever thought I would miss it but I do. Big part of my life when I was younger. I worked in Galley Main. If anyone who remembers me give me an email at scott062671@earthlink.net. Would love to find some of my old friends.
Thomas, Earl B. JrMSSNMar 27, 1991 – Dec 26, 1993S-2IT WAS A GREAT SHIP AND I WAS PROUD TO SERVE ON IT. I WAS PART THE SHIP'S S-2 DIVISION AS A MS. I USED TO SERVE ALOT OF MEALS ON THAT SHIP AND I HOPE THAT OTHER COOKS ON THAT SHIP CAN CONTACT ME IF THEY KNOWN ME. THANKS.
Gray, MikeFAApr 1991 – Feb 1993ICWorked in MC shop and Sound shop
Griffeth, Griffmm2Apr 1991 – May 1994main propulsion 3mainwhat a ride, the big dawg was my forth and last command, enjoyed it, miss all my shipmates I worked with in the pit. Life goes on, Live and Learn.
Lambright, Darryl (Lam)E6/RM1Apr 10, 1991 – Apr 15, 1995CRThe finest Ship in the fleet we owned Virginia, It was a pleasure serving with the many sailors on this ship. So many good memories, from Italy, France, Greece, their will never be a more Awesome carrier in the fleet.
Pattenaude, KeithPC3Apr 18, 1991 – Oct 20, 1994Postal S12PC3 (used to be) LOL If you had a friend who did you favors in the office, it was probably me. Anyone interested I posted a few of my pictures of USS America at http://www.ancmich.com/America.htm . kpattenaude@hotmail.com
Devane, James KE-3/MMFNMay 1991 – Dec 26, 19924MMRGREAT EXPERIENCE, GREAT SHIPMATES, SADDEN TO ITS DIMISE, CHECK SHIP WEBSITE FOR PUSH FOR NEXT CARRIER TO CARRY ON ITS LEGACY
Hill, RickeyAOANMay 1991 – Aug 1993G-3Made some of the best friends in my life onboard that vessel. I owe her much.
Figueredo, Felix FigFM3May 2, 1991 – Feb 16, 1993ENGN/A
Bernat, DarrenAT3May 10, 1991 – Jul 31, 1994IM-5Quite a time we had onboard!
Hobson, RandyYNCMay 11, 1991 – Jun 23, 1993VF-33 STARFIGHTERSReported to VF-33 as YN3, completed first MED. What a cruise.
Billie, JoeOS 3May 19, 1991 – Oct 11, 1994OII see the ship everyday in Philly. It should be a museum!!
Lilley, Patricke4May 21, 1991 – Oct 31, 1994s3
Sullivan, John profile iconET1Jun 1991 – Feb 1994Safety & ETServed as a shipboard Safety Petty Officer then transferred as supervisor over the ET shop.
Spivey, JosephE-2Jun 1991 – 1993G-3
Fitzsimmons, FitOS3Jun 1991 – Jul 1995OI
Garner, MikeE3Jun 1991 – Sep 1, 1992E
(Buckland) Meyer, Jr., HowieMS3Jun 1991 – May 1995S2
Boyd, Anthony profile iconSK2/SK1Jun 1991 – Sep 1995S-1 Customer Service/Stock ControlGreat time serving onboard
McGrath, Jim (Duk)OS3Jun 1, 1991 – Oct 10, 1994OIAny OI guys from 1991-1994 around? I'd like to catch up!
Tatum, JoelE-4/MM3Jun 1, 1991 – Sep 1, 1996EngineeringHello shipmates.. All the guys from 3MMR, it's me again. Give me a call sometime.
Williford, Mark/gizmoMS1Jun 8, 1991 – Jul 15, 1993S-2this was the first ship i have ever served aboard, it is like a floating city, and i enjoyed being aboard.
Fitzsimmons, Bobby (Fit)OS3Jun 10, 1991 – Aug 10, 1995OIHello?
Spivey, JosephANJun 15, 1991 – May 1993G-3The best time of my life!!!
Shonyo, BryanSKC(SW) SK1(SW) while onboard the AmericaJun 15, 1991 – Jan 11, 1996S-8, S-10The 4.5 years on board was an amazing experience, some good some bad but was worth every minute
Moreman, ThomasE-4Jun 18, 1991 – Jan 18, 1995S-3Worked ship store, laundry, and vending
Case, JasonE4/BT3Jul 1991 – Jan 8, 1995Main Propulsion
Jernigan, JeffRM3Jul 1991 – Jan 1995CRThe Big Dog will always be Haze Gray and Underway
Anderson, MichaelmssnJul 1, 1991 – Aug 16, 1993s-2I really miss the good times we had in S-2 Division
Johnston, RobertFC3Aug 1991 – 1993OEMWas a Quad "0" on TAS Radar. Rough riding boat
Dowling, JosephE-3Aug 1991 – Jul 10, 1994EngineeringI enjoyed my time on board
Teaters, RogerIS1 (SW)Aug 1991 – Aug 1994OZLoved my time on the America! Mighty Fine Ship!
Jay, BarnesE5/BM2Aug 1991 – Apr 19921st Division
Collins, Billy/lil' BroE-3Aug 3, 1991 – Jul 3, 1993V-1Enjoyed my time working with my V-1 family. I was really young (18) at the time hence the nickname "Lil' Bro" that was given to me. Fair winds & follow seas shipmates!
Hyde, KevinE-1Aug 6, 1991 – Jun 14, 1993MpMet some good people. Met back stabbers too
Seiler, BobbyABEANAug 13, 1991 – Aug 15, 1995V2- Bow CatsHey guys! Give me a shout! I miss the fellas, and of course the experience in 91-95! Also, how about them Super Bowl Champs, The Green Bay Packers in '96! bobbygmodel@hotmail.com
Titus, DanielADANAug 18, 1991 – Oct 10, 1994aimd im2
Kennedy Jr., George E.SNAug 22, 1991 – Aug 17, 19921st
Lindsay, RobertAS3Sep 1991 – Mar 1994IM-4HEY EVERYOONE IM STILL IN LOL LOOK ME UP SOMETIME RIGHT NOW IM AT OCEANA BUT TRANSFER TO IWO JIMA IN JAN 04
Dewitt, Darren HtfnHTFNSep 1991 – Oct 1992engineering repairserved in the shipfitter shop was on board for Northern Atlantic and Blue Nose, Portsmouth England and Med Cruise. served with Reff, Nations, Tharp, Souza, Polk, Sanders, and others
Crayton, VictorSK2(SW)Sep 1, 1991 – May 20, 1995nuclear weapons/ supply
Benefield, Jeremy (Benny)ANOct 1991 – Aug 1993VF-102It rocked.
Bull, RichardAT1(AW)Oct 1991 – Aug 1995AIMD/IM3Best tour of my career! Started out like hell, though. Felt a great loss when they sunk her. Miss the Big Dawg. Never forget those days off Haiti in the heat. Godspeed.
Wilson, Robert WilsonM M3Oct 1991 – 1994mm3looking for old shipmates and friend serving on uss america from 1991 to 1994
Brown, ToddAT2Oct 2, 1991 – Sep 7, 1995IM3What a Ride!!!!
Hawkins, DavidET2Oct 4, 1991 – Oct 10, 1992TV RepairI loved the old gal.will miss her very much
Constant, WilliamHMC(SW/AW)Oct 10, 1991 – Sep 30, 1993HWorked with the best shipmates in the world!
Holt, MitchSK3Nov 1991 – Oct 1995Supply / S-8My time on the America was a great experence. I will always miss those Steel Beach Picnics. The "BIG DAWG" a great ship. Stay on top, Stay proud, that is all!!!
Costigan, JeffNov 1991 – Apr 1995M P HEY, JUST WANTED TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO THE GUYS OF 4 MAIN!! THIS IS COSTY, MADE MMOW JUST BEFORE I GOT OUT. ANY GUYS IN 4 MAIN REMEMBER ME EMAIL ME, OK?? THATS ALL FOR NOW. JEFF!!!
Pate, CharlesABH2Nov 1991 – Dec 1995V-1/V-5
Veatch, CraigET2Nov 1991 – Dec 1994OPS/OER
Williams Jr, Edward profile iconABE3Nov 1, 1991 – Aug 4, 1996V-2Hello to all!!! Big Will from V-2/Waistcats and the best darn JBD operator CAT 3 ever had. Holla if ya hear me, its good to see many of us are still around. ABE3 Williams
Hamlin, MarcusMS3Nov 11, 1991 – Mar 15, 1994S11 The best ship and the greatest crew I ever sailed with point blank.
Hensley, DannybmcsNov 12, 1991 – Jun 14, 19941st divabsolutely one of the best duties i had. met great people.didnt think i would like carrier duty but enjoyed it.
Lee, GaryYN1Nov 15, 1991 – Aug 13, 1993Ops AdminA damned shame to see her sunk, but still amazed she never sunk on her own! Miss my old shipmates - e-mail me if you ever see this: Mike French, Todd Davis, Brad Mason, Bill Evers, Hector Alomar, Edward Randall, Chris Paul, Randall Vetter.
Schultz, BradANNov 22, 1991 – Jul 27, 1993V2
Akin, TerryMS3Nov 22, 1991 – Apr 22, 1993s 2hey what a wild bunch of cooks miss u clowns
Saleem, Abdool (Bubble Lean)ABEANNov 22, 1991 – Nov 15, 1994V2I had a blast on the BIG DAWG. anyone out there from WAIST CATS give me a shout.
Garza, GilABE/ANNov 25, 1991 – Aug 18, 1993V-2WORKED IN ARRESTING GEAR, ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE # 4 OPERATOR. DROP ME A LINE ANYONE, IM STILL IN L.A. (TOMCAT IN THE GROOVE, SHORT, OVER THE RAMP!!!!)
Libby, DonaldLCDR 0-4Nov 30, 1991 – Aug 10, 1996Main PropulsionI walked aboard a BT2(SW) and left there a BTC(SW/AW) I worked with the best engineers in the fleet! I loved this ship!
Haragan, TravisAME3Dec 1991 – Aug 1994Trying to help Travis with PTSD claim. He has no computer and has asked me to put his phone number so those who remember him can call him. It is very important! Here is his number! 505-632-0022.
Byron, JamesAT3Dec 1, 1991 – Jan 1, 1994VA-82 BUCKEYESFLIGHT DECK T/S, F/C FOR TWO MED CRUISES. SHOT THE SUEZ BOTH CRUIZES, SERVED IN 7 CAMPAIGNS. BEST JOB I EVER HAD, SHE WAS MY FAVORITE HOME.
Triplett, Earl (Trip)ANDec 1, 1991 – Jul 16, 1992VF-33
True, Gordon True BlueABHAN E-3Dec 2, 1991 – Aug 8, 1993V-3
Paul, JasonLEIUTENANTDec 7, 1991 – Dec 7, 2004AIR PILOTlost my best friend on my ship but i had a great time flying my planes and meeting new buddys from all around the world
Thibodeaux, BradyE4 AZDec 16, 1991 – Apr 26, 1995AIMD Maintenance ControlCan't believe they sunk such a great ship! What a waste. Had some good times on the cruises and have memories I will never forget.
Scherer, JosephAS1 (AW)Dec 18, 1991 – Jun 10, 1996IM4 (GSE)Good Times,
Davis, JasonOS3Dec 21, 1991 – Jun 4, 1995OIAny OI guys out there?
Hufham, MichaelABE/ANDec 24, 1991 – Aug 8, 1993V-2 ARRESTING GEARIT WAS HARD WORK BUT I SURE DO MISS IT WE ALL HAD FUN WISH I HAD BEEN THERE FOR THE DECOMMISIONING

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