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USS Briscoe (DD 977) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Briscoe (DD 977). 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 605 crew members registered for the USS Briscoe (DD 977).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvin, Richard (Dick Or Doc) | DSC | 1988 – Oct 1991 | CST | |
| Beauvais, Art | HM1 | 1988 – 1991 | Nav | |
| Deverna, Harry / Bm1 | BM2 | 1988 – 1989 | Operations O | Tough ship fun.cruise Unitas cruise |
| Dudik, Ray | OS3 | Jan 14, 1988 – Aug 25, 1991 | OI | LOTS OF GOOD FRIENDS AND FUN TIMES.WASNT SORRY TO LEAVE BUT ALL YOU REMEMBER ARE THE GOOD TIMES AFTER A FEW YEARS. |
| Rose, Thomas | TM1/TMC | Feb 1988 – Feb 1991 | CA | Best command of my 20, had a great crew and the best of times. Didn't want to get off and did get the chance to go back for 40 days for a missileX. Made some good friends and hope they are doing well. |
| Hagar, Howard "Sammy" | RM3 | Feb 1, 1988 – Sep 1991 | OC | MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE ON BOARD. |
Lesane, Craig  | SM2 | Apr 1988 – Aug 1990 | OC | Went from DD(988) to DD(977) and now they are both gone but not forgotten. What a signal shack we have back then. I had alot of good times, great friendships along the way. Hard to believe a part of me is forever gone. Good 'ol Norfolk, VA. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Booker, Rodney 'Bigbook' | PO2/OS2 (SW) | Apr 1988 – Sep 1992 | OIO1 | This was my first ship after A school. I really enjoyed my time and the great men in served with. I was heart broken when she was destroyed in 2005. |
| Carter, Ricky | SN | Apr 1, 1988 – Jun 21, 1991 | od | |
| Gaston, Mike | GMM2 | May 1988 – May 1991 | CA, CG | |
| Smith, Steven W. | STGC | May 5, 1988 – May 5, 1992 | CA | Fond memories of 977, my first East coast ship. Made Chief there, installed tail & VLS, great memories. UNITAS, BALTOPS - Mando Fun! Some of the best shipmates. Always on my mind as Briscoe is the name of my dog. (Who's Captain now?) -STGC |
| Lael, Wes(Doc) | HM2 | May 10, 1988 – Sep 10, 1990 | NAV | Best time of my life, I know that now, didnt then! |
| Oates, Kenny | Bm3 | Jun 15, 1988 – Feb 2, 1991 | 1st div | |
| Young, Jim | OS3 | Sep 4, 1988 – Feb 18, 1992 | OI | Just found this site after all these years really cool to see all of your names hope to hear from some of you take care. |
| Wicker, Russell | AZ2 | Oct 1, 1988 – Dec 23, 1991 | HSL-32 Det 9 | UNITAS (I'll never forget shellback, I still get that taste in my mouth), North Atlantic(what a storm - a trip to the Azores to offload the injured), I loved drug ops. |
| Myers, Kenneth "Mick" | OS2 | Oct 5, 1988 – Jul 12, 1992 | OI | The first ship is always the best ship, it defines you for the rest of your career. Thanks to Butchy Lopez, Dave Nunley, Smitty, Jeff Macdonald, Gary Norington, Pat Rivers and Camron Gibson (atomic situp not withstanding). Thanks for the memories.OSC |
| Arends, Rowe | BM3 | Oct 15, 1988 – Jul 11, 1991 | Deck Apes | An honor to have served onboard her. Three years of my life was as part of her crew and I'll never forget that time of my life. Sad to see her go but all good things come to an end. Long live the Mighty Briscoe. |
| Eline, Chris | BM2 | Oct 15, 1988 – Mar 24, 1992 | deck | Couldn't wait to get out, but find myself thinking more and more of those sailing days. Probably the most exciting time of my life. Great friends and memories. Deck div. really forced me to grow up and has alot to do with what I do today for a liv |
| Fullmer, Sean | E3 | Nov 1988 – Sep 1991 | Deck | What an amazing experience the navy was, and what a fantastic ship the Briscoe will always be in my memories! |
| Woody, Christopher | GSM2 | 1989 – 1990 | E | I'm hoping to find Christopher A Brinkman. He was a chief at the time that I was assigned to this ship. |
| Davis, Anthony | E4 | 1989 – 1992 | Deck Division | The Navy taught me many things and helped make me who I am today. It was a great honor to have served with others on board the USS BRISCOE. God bless America! |
| Corn, Gary | MS2 | Jan 3, 1989 – Nov 22, 1990 | Supply | I served with a great group of sailors. Remember Unitas 30 will make everyone want to re-enlist! NOT |
| Dolash, Dan | E3 | Jan 20, 1989 – Jan 1, 1991 | BM | This was the greatest time of my life after leaving home. To see Gods' handiwork while traveling and learning to work with group integrity with all the diversity crammed into a small ship. This is why we are the USA. God Bless America "D |
| Molleur, John | LT/ASWO | Jun 1989 – Feb 1991 | CA | I have many fond memories of Briscoe, except for being UNITAS flagship and the SQQ-89 overhaul. Served with Bob Bellitto when he was OPS and was honored to return to Briscoe and attend when he assumed command in 1999. RIP Johnny Ding-Ding. |
| Horn, David | ENFN | Jun 1, 1989 – Dec 10, 1992 | EA04 | My first ship in the navy and a learning experince. I want to thank Mr. Crowe for my success in the navy, he is trully one that a sailor should model themselves after. |
| Brescia, Richard | SH3 | Jul 1989 – Mar 1993 | SUPPLY | good times ...made great friends....best moment other than leaving is base champs in football!!!!..corn can you hook me up with a tuna fish sandwich....new year... x-mas....webster....shane-o....thanks for making my four years of hell fun!! |
| Matheny, Scott, Leonard | e5 | Jul 17, 1989 – Jul 17, 1993 | fire control | a lot of good partying ,when the old prick would let me off!!! |
| Elder, Bruce | bmsn | Sep 1989 – Sep 1993 | deck | Wow,unbelievable.Had lotta good times on the ship,lotta crazy experiences.We had the good the bad and the ugly.R.I.P USS Briscoe! |
| Deverna, Harry / Boats | USS BRISCOE | Nov 18, 1989 – Mar 16, 1991 | 1st | I live in Albq New Mexico now. I finished my 20 years in the Navy now working in Safety. I would like to say hello to old ship mates. 505-839-3897 or 505-250-3023 cell. |
| Hoyt, Donald (Stud Dog) | BM2 E-5 | Dec 15, 1989 – Jan 5, 1992 | DECK DIVISION | My time on the Briscoe was the best of my 20 year career |
| Gibson, Cameron, Gib | OS1 | Dec 18, 1989 – Mar 5, 1994 | OI | Great division and good friends, will never forget the "atomic situp" or the "DRT Snake" |
| Mendez, Jose | OS 2 | Dec 30, 1989 – Jun 4, 1993 | Operations | Best time of my life. Especially in '91. |
| Macdonald, Jeff | OS3 | 1990 – 1992 | OI | I'm sorry to hear about the decommissioning. Now both my ships are gone. RIP |
| Brown, Robert | STG2 | 1990 – Nov 1993 | Made alot of good friends and boarded alot of ships in the Red Sea. We had a great crew for the 1st trip to the Red sea. It was great to find this web site, have been thinking about all the friends I made on the ship and have lost touch with. | |
| Wilhelm, Stephen | RM3 | 1990 – 1994 | ||
| Miller, Todd | GSM1 SW | 1990 – 1995 | ENG | best time in the navy, my first duty,became a Husband 6/91,a father 2/92, she was chrisened on the ship's bridge 2/93 w ships bell. was part of rescues on Egyptian ferry, 2 cruises, trf to buds,team 5! So awesome to be part of its history! |
| Gorslene, Terry | SN | 1990 – 1992 | deck | first of 4 ships was the best time I had in my 10 yrs. |
| Medlock, Arron | ENFN | 1990 – 1993 | "A" gang | This command and crew can be credited to molding me into the man I've become to this day. Good times, not so good times, and memories of far and distant lands, are to forever remain within. |
| Leggett, Charles | DC1 then DC2 then DC1 | 1990 – 1995 | DC | Started off rocky as I was part of the Briscoe 7. Thanks to DCC Michael White i pulled myself together and made it back to 1st. NCC Artis, MAC Trice, SMC Griffin who caught the baby from the ferry fire. DC Division ruled |
| Munsell, Peter | OSCM (SW) | Jan 1990 – Oct 1991 | Command Master Chief | Retired 1996. My first, and only, gas turbon ship - impressive, especially when compared to the steam and diesel ships I have served on. Sorry to hear she was decommissioned |
| Harwood, Jason | DS3 | Jan 1990 – Mar 1994 | CE | A lot of fond memories from those days. It's hard to believe she was reduced to a target. |
| Sims, Talmadge " City Sims" | MS2(SW) | Feb 17, 1990 – Feb 10, 1994 | S-2 | I will always remember the good times spent on DD977, Gitmo was hell but the nights spent at the pizza parlor drinking cheap budweiser more than made up for it! Med cruises were the best! Permission to go ashore sir? |
| Siegfried, Rob | SN | Mar 1990 – Oct 1992 | Deck | Spent some quality EMI on board her..Thanks Eline..Very Good Memories and Friends |
| Jackson, Luke | E5/OS2 | Mar 13, 1990 – May 1, 1995 | OI | My time onboard this ship was special and I'll never forget the people I met or the bonds I formed. I grew up on this ship and it propelled me to a 20 year career. |
| McManigal, Jeff | DS2 | Apr 1990 – Jun 1994 | ||
| Woods, Pat | SN | May 8, 1990 – Sep 7, 1994 | this was the best ship i have been on even though it was a rough firsr 4 years. almost done with the nav now. talked to the old man a few times. GREAT TIMES AND GOOD FRIENDS!! | |
| Shehan, James | FC2 | May 15, 1990 – Sep 15, 1994 | CV | |
| Brewster, Terry | SA | May 17, 1990 – Oct 15, 1990 | first | |
| Carter, William | GMM2 | Jun 15, 1990 – Jun 22, 1992 | COMBAT SYSTEMS | |
| Jon, "boats" Goble | BMSN | Aug 1, 1990 – May 10, 1993 | 1ST | LOVED BEING "THE MAN" ON THAT BOAT! GOOD TIMES, GREAT FREINDS AND ALWAYS TURN-N-TWO. ALL THE LONG HRS AND DIRTY WORK SEEMS TO FADE AWAY AND THE GOOD TIMES SHINE ON. I'LL BE SURE TO LET MY BOY BM1 WOODS KNOW ABOUT THIS SITE, OVER. |
| Scott, Brian | GMG2 | Aug 21, 1990 – Aug 26, 1996 | Combat Systems | Briscoe, She was not only a war ship but home for me for 5 years. I will never forget the shipmates that served with me during my tour on USS Briscoe. Long live the memories both good and bad. |
| Miller, Tod | GSM1 | Sep 1990 – Aug 1996 | ENG | I'm glad to have served but I'm happier to be out. I did two tours on the Briscoe. BUD/S in between and after. Graduated with class 210, went to Team 5 and had a parachuting accident, med discharge. Now I'm an Arborist. |
| Ruiz, Wilfredo | Shsn Ruiz | Sep 10, 1990 – Jul 11, 1995 | Supply | Just want to say. Hello to all my shipmates. I’m glad to have found this site. To try to get in contact with you guys. To bring back memories. I have lost. Like sweepers sweepers man your brooms, general quarters, |
| Baker, Thomas | OS 2 | Oct 1990 – Sep 27, 1992 | OI | |
| Barkefelt, Paul | BM3 | Oct 1990 – Oct 1993 | 1ST DIV | IT WAS AN ADVENTURE. LOVED MOST OF IT LEARNED ALOT. BM'S ARE STILL THE BACK BONE OF THE NAVY. |
| Lujan, Rick | STGSN | Oct 1990 – Sep 1992 | csa | Proud to have served with my shipmates. Heck of a great crew. Quite an experiance. |
| Hugo, Dan | FC2 | Nov 1990 – Jul 1995 | CV | I can't believe they decommissioned such a great ship. Briscoe was my only ship and I have many many fond memories. At least she finally got some Tomahawks off before decommission... Should have been us! |
| Roelofsz, Michael | STG2 | Nov 1990 – Jul 1994 | Sonar | Seems like a distant memory now. People who knew me give me a call sometime and fill me in on your life! I live in kansas city, MO. |
| Scott, Shawn | SN | Nov 1990 – Apr 1992 | Deck | Great times, great friends, lots of memories. Toured on two Carriers after her and always thought back on those Deck Div. days...standing on deck with the salty wind in my face...the real meaning of "Haze Gray & Underway"! Where's Goble |
| Gordon, Rohan | GSE3 | Nov 10, 1990 – Aug 27, 1993 | M | Glad I had the opportunity to serve onboard the Briscoe, would do it all over again, many great memories and friendships |
| Wilkens III, Bruno | RMSN | Nov 12, 1990 – Nov 12, 1994 | Operations | I spent a good 4 years onboard, and she was a fine ship. I will be sad to see her go, I'd just like to leave something behind for old shipmates to see. |
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