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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Ross (DDG 71). 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 171 crew members registered for the USS Ross (DDG 71).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1996 | 1997 – 2000 | 2001 – 2004 | 2005 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazzara, Robert | CW03 | Apr 10, 1995 – Apr 15, 1998 | MP | By Far the BEST of the BEST, Engineering PLANK OWNERS we set the standard and it shows!! I miss everyone who I ran with, drank with, cried with and of course bled with on her, It has made me what I am today. Best of luck to everyone!! |
| Phillips, Rick | RMC (SW) | Apr 20, 1995 – Nov 10, 1998 | OC | I was one of the 1st crew members assigned to pre-comm in Pascagoula, Ms. I had the pleasure of working with some of the finest sailors in the Navy, one of whom was RM3 Karen Clark who as excelled in her Naval Career. |
| Coyle, Tim | GM3 | Jul 24, 1995 – Jul 24, 1999 | Combat Systems | I was proud to captain the ship, and lead us on to victory against Canada. There were tough times, but I somehow managed to heroically save our ship. |
| (Carey) Noble, Laura | ET1 (SW) | Oct 15, 1995 – Jul 4, 1999 | CE | My last name changed to Noble in OCT 99. I retired from USS McFaul (DDG-74) as ETC(SW) Noble in SEPT 05. Brad and I are now living in Lewisburg, TN. Drop us a line if you're going to be in the area. |
| Rogers, Lee (Master Blaster) | FCCM (SW) | Oct 15, 1995 – Apr 30, 1999 | CSMM | |
| Mansfield, Jeff | GSMC | Dec 30, 1995 – May 1, 2000 | MP | By far the best ship on the waterfront. The most rewarding tour and the best crew ever assembled. I retired July 31st, 2005, and am now working in management as a Six Sigma Black Belt in my hometown. Good luck to each and every one of you. |
| Ripplinger, Paul (Ripp) | FC2 | 1996 – 2000 | CF | Miss the hell out of all my boys from CF division, you guys are the best. PLANKOWNER BABY! RADAR 3!! CLUB ROSS! |
| Brozak, Dennis | IC2 | 1996 – Aug 14, 2000 | CE04 | I had a great time on ROSS. IC1 Baker taught me a lot and i will never forget it. CE ROCKS (most of the time) ET1 Lewis. LT Lamb. Thoms, Legarebrown, Lockey, ET's Cronin, Garcia, :), thanks for eveything. I found the cruise video finally. |
| Giotownhouse, J | DONT REMEMBER | 1996 – 1999 | mp | |
| Oberhausen, Thomas | STGCS(SW) | 1996 – 1999 | CA | I'd like to hear from any Sonar Techs. The Sonar Gang was the best I ever served with in my 20 year career. HEY KROPF; I TOLD YOU SO! Les, I am still alive in Pensacola, FL. I'd love to hear from any Plankowners at tobtko@cox.net |
| Christian, Tyrone | OS2 | 1996 – | OI | Greatest crew ever. Awesome memories. Hot women hotter times and of course the keg parties!! |
| Wiley, Christopher | GM1 | 1996 – Aug 1998 | CG | Plank Owner |
| Spoolman, Karl | OSC (SW) | Jan 1996 – Dec 1996 | OI | |
| Falco, Michael | GSEC(SW) | Feb 15, 1996 – Mar 28, 1999 | Engineering | |
| Strum, Dahla "Aegis Bm" | BM1 | Feb 19, 1996 – Oct 26, 1999 | Deck | It was fun when all the Plankowners was there I sure I will never find a better crew then the one on the ROSS |
| Stewart, Hal | EXTREMELY PETTY OFFICER | Mar 1996 – Jul 21, 1999 | ow | Whats up, give me a buzz if you see this. It would be nice to see what everyone is up to esp. my ow people, and berthing 2. |
| Stotler, Carrie (Nelly) | YN1 | Mar 1996 – Sep 1999 | Admin | The Pre-com Sailors where the best. We all worked hard to make USS ROSS the best. There were so many laughs and good times had by all. It was great |
| Morris, Rick | ET1 | Mar 10, 1996 – Jun 19, 1999 | CE | The ET1 |
| Whitted, Gregory | MS2 | Mar 15, 1996 – Mar 15, 2001 | Supply/S-2Div | Hey plankowners what up still alive and kicking in TN S-2 was the greatest. Shout out to M.Houser . |
| Van Horn, George | FCC | Mar 28, 1996 – Apr 30, 1999 | CF | First LCPO of CF Div, Plankowner |
| Montgomery, Monty | GM1(SW) | Apr 1996 – Aug 2000 | CO | GREAT SHIP!! |
| Holloman, James (Hollywood) | RMSN THEN IT1 NOW | Apr 1996 – Nov 2000 | OC | From the watering hole in MS. to "Who's got the mail" The Ross has been my best duty station thus far. The first RMs' in the shack set the standard.We took a lickin but together we kept on ticken. I will never forget the "The Shac |
| Vaughn, Keeta D | OS2(SW) | Apr 1, 1996 – Jul 1, 2000 | OI | Well, it doesn't get any better than the ROSS. I wish that I turn back the hand of time and relive that wonderful experience. We had a blast!!! |
| Rohr, Richard | OS1 (SW) | Apr 1, 1996 – May 29, 1997 | OI | |
| Van Horn, George | FCC | Apr 3, 1996 – Feb 18, 1999 | CF | Just stoping by to say hello and fair winds to the men manning her now. |
| Pisciotta, Anthony | gsm2 | Apr 13, 1996 – | mp | my first pre com . learned alot |
| Tallon, Kevin | OSC | Apr 15, 1996 – Sep 15, 2000 | OI | As I look back over time this was by far the best tour, best ship and most of all best people. Retired and still living in VA Beach. |
| Woten, Mark | ENC(SW/MTS) | May 14, 1996 – Oct 6, 2000 | Auxiliary EA01 | Retired 31 December 2003 from TSC Great Lakes as Diesel Division Technical Training Officer (TTO) Enjoyed my time onboard while it lasted. Retirement is GREAT! |
| Brodmann, Richard | ENCS(SW) | Jun 1, 1996 – Apr 30, 2000 | LCPO | Of my 20 years in the Navy ROSS was without a doubt the finest ship with the finest crew. I'm proud to be a Plankowner and to have served with such a great bunch of people...TEAM ROSS RULES! |
| Heringer, Roy | EN1 | Jun 1, 1996 – Sep 1, 1999 | A Gang | Best ship and crew I severed on. |
| Losee, Noel | ET2 | Jun 15, 1996 – Mar 23, 1999 | CE | |
| Baker, Rob | IC1 | Jun 15, 1996 – Mar 23, 1999 | CE | ROSS was by far my best tour. Plankowners have a special bond. Send an e-mail and I'll keep in contact. |
| Sparkman, Dale | GM2 | Jun 17, 1996 – Apr 9, 1999 | CO | |
| Crummie, Carlos | QMSN THEN QM1(SW) NOW | Jun 17, 1996 – Dec 14, 1999 | nav/admin | what is going on |
| Perera, Diogenes | STGC | Jul 1996 – May 16, 2000 | CA | Without a doubt the best ship and crew I have known. The Sonar techs were the best out there, even Hickey. I retire in Dec 2005, to all that continue to serve on the Ross, serve her proudly! |
| Feldman, David | EN3 | Jul 1, 1996 – Nov 28, 1999 | eao1 | |
| Feldman, David | EN3 | Jul 15, 1996 – Nov 28, 1999 | A-Gang | The only gang in the Navy. We came, we saw, we kicked some Yogus ass |
| Theisen, Joshua "Chuck" | STG2(SW)/ NOW DC1(SW) | Jul 30, 1996 – Mar 6, 2000 | CA | The best ship I have been on. Proud to be a Plankowner. Lots of memories. Now at ATG PAC in San Diego. |
| Scott, Buck | STG2(SW) | Aug 1996 – May 2001 | CA02 | WHATS UP YALL. BEST SONAR SHACK EVER IN THE NAVY AND MANERS SUCKS, GOT YOU MIKE. PLANKOWNER, HALLA IF YOU HEAR ME!!!! |
| Cothern, Cliff | RM3 | Aug 21, 1996 – Apr 16, 1999 | OC01 | While serving onboard, I couldn't wait to get out of the service and off that ship. But now I find myself telling new friends great stories of old friends and of a ship I still hope to never see again but remember fondly. |
| Schneider, Christine "Chris" | LTJG FORMER STG2 | Aug 26, 1996 – Jul 4, 1999 | CA | This was the best tour that I have had. Thanks to all of you who helped me get my commission. I will never forget any of you. |
| Day, Bobby "jughead" "juggernaut" | BM2(SW) | Sep 1996 – Aug 1999 | Deck | Looking for all the deck apes and people I had a blast with Precomming Ross. Email me at Superbm2day@aol.com |
| Dendy, Jason | OS2 (NON-SW) | Sep 1, 1996 – Feb 9, 1999 | OI | Best Ship I ever served on with the best crew and the best Captain bar-none (Jeff Ginnow). |
| Stone, Scott | Stg2 | Sep 1, 1996 – Jun 1, 2000 | CA | At the time we didn’t know just how great life was. The plankowner crew was by far the best crew I ever had the pleasure of serving with. I miss all of you. Even you CA03 circus clowns. |
| Philippy, Christina "Flipper" | EN2 | Sep 19, 1996 – Jun 2, 1999 | A-Gang | I have a few words for the PLANKOWNERS! "Hey, were you born in a barn!?" It was fun (HA), but I am an aircraft mechanic with a real job now. Still miss everyone though! Until the next plankowner reunion, then! Feel free to drop a line and say |
| Maddox, Jeremy | FC2 (SW) | Sep 20, 1996 – Mar 19, 2001 | CM | Plankowners baby! |
| Dunham, Jeffrey | GM1/GMC | Oct 1996 – Nov 1998 | CO | DESTROYER LIFE FOREVER!!!! Ross Boss#1 Rock's. This was one hell of a ride that I will never forget and too many shipmates to list that are always in my thoughts. Plankowner's Rule!!! Secondly to GUNNERS!!! Thank's for the ride... L |
| Blair, James | FC2 | Oct 1, 1996 – Apr 16, 2002 | CF | I left the Navy in 2005. I live in Portland Oregon with my beautiful wife Katherine and our 3 children Samantha, Jeremiah, and Rebecca. I love the ship and I love the crew. May God bless each of you. |
| Broughton, Feast | GSM3 | Oct 12, 1996 – Jan 2000 | MP/Oil Lab | Learned a lot from the time I spent onboard. Looking forward to the next Plankowner's reunion |
| Brokaw, Adam | BM3 | Oct 23, 1996 – Jun 16, 1999 | Deck | It was an experience to last a life time. The ROSS has giving lots of great memories! |
| Fluker, James | MS1 | Nov 1, 1996 – Sep 20, 2000 | S2 | ONE GREAT CREW AND SHIP |
| Jordan, Shane | EN3 | Nov 2, 1996 – Jul 16, 1999 | A-Gang | Had a blast while on board the Ross. I wish I had stayed on after my first term, but I went reserve and got out in 2004. I miss all my ole mates!! |
| Kropf, Aron | STG1 | Nov 5, 1996 – Jan 13, 2003 | CA | Last Plank Owner to transfer. |
| Montgomery, Rick | PNC(AW) | Nov 15, 1996 – Jan 4, 1998 | Admin | Great Ship but most of all Great Crew |
| Fredette, Leo | E-5/OS2 | Dec 1996 – Aug 2002 | OPS/OI-01 | From PRECOMM as OSSR to OS2 sw. Next to the last Plankowner ( Dam you Aaron * Shaking my fist ) Had a great time with a great bunch of people. Up in Maine. I still hear the Ross on the Radios now and then, just don't recognize the voices anymore |
| McCarthy, David | Os1 | Dec 1996 – | OI | Plankowners rock. Best crew ever. |
| Smith, Adam | YN2 | Dec 5, 1996 – Jun 4, 2000 | admin | |
| Smith, Adam | YN2 | Dec 5, 1996 – Jul 10, 2000 | admin | hope to hear from some old friends or non-friends |
| Wall, Harry R. | BMSN | Dec 21, 1996 – Jun 22, 2000 | "Operations" | It,was not only an honor,but also a privledge,to not only,serve and sail with these fine people,but it was a blessing to have Commishened" this fine ship.Then to be apart of another crew to make it's maiden voyage..... |
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