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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV 59). 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 2099 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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James, Rob | IS-1 | 1983 – 1986 | OZ CVIC | Still the best ship I was honored to have served on. |
Gary, Jay | RM2 | 1983 – Nov 1986 | ||
Claflin, Carl | FN | 1983 – 1985 | A div | |
Hall, Michael | MM2 (SW) | 1983 – 1990 | P-FWD 1 Main Machinery Room | Loved my time on the mighty FID. Went from a MMFA to the MMOW in 1MMR. I always think of the friends I had then. A sailor belongs on a ship, and a ship belongs at sea. |
Worster, Monty | Sh3 | 1983 – 1987 | s3 | I was the Ships Store Operator |
Buckmir, Brian ![]() | SK2 | 1983 – Feb 10, 1987 | Supply Admin & S1 | Went from S1 division to Supply Admin working for CDR Chandler the Supply Officer. Looking for Mark T. Phillips or other friends? |
Acuavera, Elicelio "Lee" | MM2 | Feb 14, 1983 – Mar 30, 1987 | Engineering | It's an honor to serve & to be with the Navy's finest aircraft carrier. I would like to thank all my buddies and i miss you all guys. Hope to see you again someday. You can drop me a line .. leeacuavera@yahoo.com |
Davidson, Stan (Pockets) | AE-E5 | Apr 4, 1983 – Apr 4, 1987 | VF-31 | Looking for Richard Shepard.AKA "Shep" God Daughter Jacqueline (Jackie) is getting married now. He is in the Army. The grunt. Thought you'd like to know. And to you Jonsey. Nice last chess game on the boat. And the pool u taught me wasnt b |
Clemmons, Gregory/tree | ATAN | Jun 1983 – Jun 1986 | VA37 | |
Jones, David ![]() | BT2 | Jun 1, 1983 – Jul 1, 1985 | B Division | BT2 David Jones Proudly served onboard "The FID" 1983-1985 In 1MMR Asst. LPO |
Killeen, Raymond | GMG3 | Jul 1983 – Feb 1986 | G-2 | |
Williamson, Jim (Willi) | AO3 | Aug 1983 – May 1986 | G2 | SLEP and Phillie, loads of fun, Mayport and Jax Beach too. Lot's of folks I'd like to look up again from the MagRat bunch... if you run across this, email me |
Malloy, Jeff ![]() | LI1 | Aug 1983 – Nov 1986 | Admin | Print Shop LPO, she was a great ship. Qualified ESWS onboard. |
Penegor, Todd | SH2 | Aug 9, 1983 – May 9, 1987 | S-3 | ANY OLD SHIPMATES THAT REMEMBER ME FROM SHIPS BARBER TO OFFICERS BARBER, SHIPS STORE AND LAUNDRY, WORKING PARTIES I DID IT ALL!!! HA! HA! HA! LOOK ME UP ON FACEBOOK |
Boulter, Billy | EN2 | Sep 1983 – Aug 1985 | A-Gang | Worked for the Captains Gig small boat division. Looking for old friends. Send email if you remember me |
Groomer, Warren | PN3 | Sep 5, 1983 – May 5, 1985 | Personnel | Left for Legal Justice School in 1985. I joined the Navy to see New Jersey!!! |
Emmick, Rusty | YN3 | Sep 15, 1983 – Apr 7, 1987 | COMM | |
Henry, John | IC | Sep 25, 1983 – Apr 6, 1986 | E | Good Times and great friends, still making a living off of my navy "A" school. |
Smith, Jarvis | SH2 | Oct 1983 – Jul 1987 | S-3 Supply | To the crew of the "FID"!!!!!!! Thanks For All The Memories. SHC(SW/AW) Smith |
Wilson, Scott | DT2 | Oct 1, 1983 – Jan 1, 1988 | Dental | Best time I ever had on Sea Duty. |
Sanderson, Ricky | E5 | Oct 17, 1983 – Apr 29, 1989 | V-2 | I must say it was a crazy times back then and i enjoyed the guys of the BOW CATS . What a group |
Flores, David | E-3 Airman | Nov 1983 – Jul 1984 | V-2 / Fire Watch | SLEP in Philly was awesome. Drinking Genesee beer in Roosevelt Park with my shipmates was awesome. |
Trawick, Tim | SH - 3 | Nov 1983 – Jun 1987 | S - 3 | My cell # 936 718 - 1808 or on facebook timothy Mark trawick Timothymtrawick@gmail.com |
Krieg, Kevin | ASE2 | Nov 15, 1983 – Mar 10, 1987 | IM4/RRT | Great learning experience and enjoyed the time on board. Still in touch with many SHIPMATES. RRT (OSL) lead to DCTT on IKE (CVN69). Lived up to nick name "FORREST FIRE". |
Nins, Derronne | E-3 ABH | Nov 21, 1983 – Nov 21, 1987 | V-3 | Ahoy Mates to ALL of my friends from the USS Forrestal. I actually recognized a few names from the past. From Philly to Mayport I had a BLAST !!! God bless you all !! |
Acevedo, Alberto | MS3/E-4 | Dec 1983 – Aug 1987 | ||
Duff, Rick | ET1(SW) | Dec 1983 – Dec 1988 | OE | |
Jones, Terry | SH3 | Dec 1983 – Jul 1987 | S-3 Supply | Seems like such a long time ago, but definitely one of the best times of my life growing up. I'll never forget all the great guys I met and worked with, you'll all be my brothers for life! "Whatever Is Required!" |
Schuerch, Richard/kip | BT2 | Dec 1, 1983 – Feb 15, 1985 | SFOMs | Anyone out there? |
Perez, Daniel | ms3 | Dec 13, 1983 – Jul 1987 | S5 and Captains cook | My first command |
Pergram, Brian | PC3 | Dec 16, 1983 – Apr 24, 1987 | ||
Majeske, Mike Mske | AMS3 | 1984 – 1988 | va-176 | just surfin the web, clicked on va 176 and here i am. cool website . brings back lots of great memories |
Morgan, Wes | YN2 | 1984 – 1987 | X2 | |
Seavers, Glenn | BM | 1984 – 1988 | Deck | Good times with some cool ship mates. Learned how to clean toilets and floors. Also found out how to develop self louthing and low self estem. LOL Suprised to find that low IQed college educated people hide in the millitary. Navy will hire anyone. |
Berger, Randy | ABH3 | 1984 – Nov 1987 | V-1 Flight Deck | Enjoyed my time. |
Jacobs-Pratt, "Jake" | MM1-MMC(SW) | 1984 – Jan 1990 | second tour | "M" Div - 2 Aux, 2MMR, 3MMR, 1MMR, 1Aux, Eng Dept Career Counselor |
Travis, Greg | AVH3 | 1984 – 1987 | V-1 | |
Gwin, Kenneth | EM2 | 1984 – Aug 12, 1989 | E | Memories are an interesting thing. While I still think that things could have been run better I've also come to realize that I could have done better. We live, we learn and we grow. Thanks all for everything. |
Duckworth, J D | FC1 | 1984 – 1988 | OER | I clearly recall the days on the 011-level taking in the the view of the seas we sailed, the adventures we all had, and still telling the stories of our youth. |
Stephens, Don R | E5 | 1984 – 1985 | Atc | Forrestal took me around the world and I got to see things I never would have. Great memories! |
Teusaw, Richard | EM2 | 1984 – 1989 | E-Division | |
Remillard, Noel (Remy) | MS2 | 1984 – 1986 | S5 | |
Kearns, Frank | RM3 | 1984 – 1987 | CR | I had a great experience and made many friends. I Got to go on a Med cruise and visit some fun ports. I miss the guys in the CR Div. A day didn't go by without having a great time! |
Shaffer, Gerald | ABFC | 1984 – 1987 | V4 | |
Acevedo, Alberto | E-4/ MS3 | Jan 1984 – Aug 1987 | S-2/S-5 | |
Jefferson, Joe | RMSN | Jan 1984 – Feb 1987 | Communications | I am proud to have served on the FID and with all guys in my division. We visited a lot of cool ports and places. The navy was a great experience and I am honored to have served. |
Ongoco, Chris | MR2 (SW/AW) | Jan 2, 1984 – Oct 23, 1989 | Great tour | |
Bisslessi, Salvatore | MS2 | Jan 10, 1984 – Aug 14, 1987 | S-2/S-5 | I served on board from Jan, 1983 through August,1987. Surely brought back wonderful memories. I retired 20 years this past September 2003. The wonderful Forrestal is now sitting on the dock at New Port Naval base. There is where I left her. Sal |
Williams, Martin | HT3 | Jan 12, 1984 – Aug 22, 1986 | Repair | Man what Memories. We had so much fun, however, I did not like it enough to reinlist. I can not believe I ended up retired at 50 after all as a Death Row Lt. in Texas. What a change from what I was in repair on the ship |
Perri Jr, Charles Anthony | Jan 15, 1984 – Mar 31, 1987 | im4/maa | was in im4 for 6mths.was sent to maa.till i left the fid.looking to hear from.you guys from the maa dept.and anyone in im4 at time thank you ase3 perri | |
Schunke, Mike, P.c. | PC2 | Jan 17, 1984 – Mar 23, 1985 | X division | Was onboard during SLEP program in Philadelphia and first few months in Mayport, Fl. before crossdecking to the USS Paul (FF-1080). |
Byford, Marshall | E 3 | Jan 20, 1984 – Aug 22, 1986 | engenering MMR 1 | Hello ship mates im still alive and living in oklahoma Im in the car business in I would like to here from you |
Parham, Jackie | HT2 | Jan 21, 1984 – Jul 14, 1987 | Worked in Pipe Shop. Steve Clanton and I ran the hydro blaster. At the end of my four years, Fahey had an insulation shop above the pipe shop. I enjoyed my time on the Forrestal. I worked under Chief Williams and HT1 Nufher. | |
Labar, Bob | MS2 | Feb 1984 – Jul 1987 | S2 | This is way COOL! Glad to serve on board the FID. Be cool to here from some of yous! |
Deatrick, Dwaine | SEAMAN | Feb 1, 1984 – May 21, 1986 | deck 4th | I reported aboard in Feb. of 84 and and was part of the crew for the capt.'s gig with 3rd class boat'snmate Roach. I broke both of my heels when I fell off the top of the capt.'s gig lifting the boat out of the boat dolly and was reasigned |
Letter, Thomas | E4/Rm3 | Feb 1, 1984 – Apr 12, 1986 | Communications | |
Hodge, William | En3 | Feb 2, 1984 – Sep 2, 1988 | A hydraulic shop and boat shop | Hope everybody who served with me on the forrestfire Is in good health 4.0 |
Watkins, Glen | HT3 | Feb 5, 1984 – Feb 5, 1988 | repair | I really enjoyed serving on the Fid, got to know some really great guys. Hope all of my old shipmates are doing good. |
Eads, Danny | DC1 | Feb 22, 1984 – Jul 1, 1989 | R | These were some of the best years of my life. Still woring with the Navy in the area of fire fighting. I retired in May 2002. |
Pecorelli, Stephen | E-4/MS3 | Mar 1984 – Mar 1988 | S-2/S-5 | I served onboard Forrestal from Mid SLEP to just prior to the 1988. I think back to the days I served and enjoy the momories. I am currantly a 1LT in the New Jersey Army National Guard. I can be contacted at cookonthefid@comcast.net |
Jones, Ed | IS2 | Mar 1984 – Mar 1987 | OZ | Arrived as an ISSA left an IS2 after one MED Cruise |
Jolley, David | Abh3 | Mar 1984 – 1987 | V3 | Went on board in Philadelphia in V3 division. Had met lots of good friends would like to contact some of these folks. |
Dryer, Dan | E3 | Mar 1, 1984 – Mar 1, 1988 | va176 thunderbolts | hello all, what a great exereience it was for me |
Connolly, Richard | E5/RM2 | Mar 3, 1984 – Apr 15, 1988 | Communications | I have fond memories of my time aboard the USS Forrestal, the ports visited, and most of all the great people that I had the pleasure of serving with! |
Strickland, Ronald | RM3 | Mar 4, 1984 – 1987 | CR | |
Newberry, William/ Bill/ Crunch | abe e-2 | Mar 10, 1984 – May 9, 1986 | arresting gear flight deck | had good times in Philly and Florida hanging with ken chromes and puppy |
Dusang, Scott | E3 MM | Mar 10, 1984 – Dec 10, 1984 | DC | Solid boat! I was on when it was undergoing maintenance in wet dock in PNSY. |
Sharp, Terrace ![]() | Sh3 | Mar 12, 1984 – Mar 12, 1988 | S3 | Work s3 div sales office,laundry,ship store and smoke shop |
Hann, Timothy | ABF2 | Mar 15, 1984 – Sep 7, 1987 | V-4 | Arrived onboard while she was in dry dock in Philly. Had a great time serving onboard her, I do miss working the flight deck and looking off in the horizon and seeing nothing but blue water. |
Pratt, Jeff | AW2 | Mar 15, 1984 – Sep 15, 1988 | OS | |
Schenkel, John | MS3 | Apr 1984 – Jul 1986 | SS02/SS05 | Like said in many tales that I have read about this great lady. She was my first ship and was my best ship. From SLEP in Phily to the Med Cruise in 86. Nothing better than the FID |
Pate, Charles | ABH3 | Apr 1984 – Dec 1987 | V-3/V-0 | |
Daugherty, Steve | AN | Apr 1984 – Oct 1986 | Rehab / QA | It was going to be one enlistment only. Forrestal was the first and best ship of my 20+ career. Drydock and all. |
Shaw, Eric | ms2 | Apr 1984 – Oct 1986 | S-2 | Had some good times here |
Trimmer, Kevin | E3 | Apr 1984 – Oct 1986 | 2MMR | |
Braxton, Walt ![]() | AO3 | Apr 14, 1984 – Jan 2, 1988 | G1/Flightdeck Ordnance | I served with great men and gained lifelong friends and brother's. |
Rotes, Michael J. | ABE1 | Apr 15, 1984 – Nov 15, 1988 | V-2 | Had a great time on the Mighty FID I'm still on active duty but am getting ready to retire |
Payne, Byron | ABE2 | Apr 15, 1984 – Dec 9, 1987 | V2 Arresting Gear | Very best crew I had the priviledge of serving with. Quiet an experience. |
Osbourn, Phillip / Ozzy | ABH3 | May 1984 – Jun 1988 | V-1 | Four of the finest years of my youth. Lots of life lessons learned especialy in the Med.I will never forget those days they are forever etched in my heart and mind. Many great stories for my grandchildren. |
Pecorelli, Stephen | MS3 | May 1984 – Mar 1988 | S-2, S-5 | Made a lot of great friends onboard Forrestal and a lot of great memories. Currently I am a 1LT (Infantry) in the Army National Guard (NJ). Presently I am in Iraq. I would love to hear from any of the cooks I served with |
McHugh, Timothy | BT3 | May 1984 – Feb 1988 | B Div/ P AFT/2MMR | |
McHugh, Timothy | BT3 | May 1984 – Feb 1988 | P AFT/2MMR | |
Cowen, Ken | MMCM (SW/AW) | May 1984 – Jun 1989 | 2AMR | Spent my first 5 years in the Navy onboard this mighty fine Carrier. Learned a lot during the yard period in Philly. Did 2 deployments, 1 was great the other was mostly at sea. This made my decision to reenlist for 6. |
Roch, Ronald ( Rockhead ) | AO3 | May 1, 1984 – May 25, 1988 | G-1 | Survived SLEP, GITMO, 86-Med cruise, New Orleans-MardiGras 88 was my last ride. Started out as a MAG-RAT down in G-2 WEPS under LCRD Elliott- one of the finest mustangs the USN ever had! Topside, I served under CWO2 Ron Gywnn. Best time of my life!!! |
Hare, Jeff | E-4 | May 5, 1984 – Mar 4, 1988 | Supply S-1 | Served as supply administrative, as Supply Youman, anQuality Assurance team. Ordered an stock supplies for ship. |
Hensen, Jim ![]() | CTM1 | May 6, 1984 – Mar 9, 1988 | OS | |
Davis, Brian | SM2 | May 13, 1984 – May 26, 1986 | OC | What ever happened to SMSC Hood? |
Van Ravensway, Bob | AO3 | May 15, 1984 – Feb 15, 1988 | WEAPONS/G-3 | BEST TIMES, BEST MEN, PROUD TO HAVE SERVED WITH THEM. MISS ALL YOU GUYS WEW WERE THROUGH ALOT TOGETHER BUT PERSVERED.BEST IN THE FLEET. HOPE ALL ARE WELL..RIGGY, QUIRION CHRISTIAN.AND ALL I SERVED WITH. GOOD TIMES |
Bradley, John | CV 59 | May 19, 1984 – Jan 24, 1988 | Engineering | I was onboard from May 1984 through Jan.1988. I was assigned to the A&O shop then I was a Motor Rewinder. |
Sibole, Bradley (Misery) | ABE2 | May 20, 1984 – Mar 8, 1988 | V2 Arresting Gear | My first command, check on board in Philly (great town!), road her down to Mayport (Sunny but not as fun as Philly). Re-enlisted on her while we were in New Orleans LA. Many good friends I met on her! Proudly served! |
Bradley, John | EM2 | May 23, 1984 – Jan 24, 1988 | Engineering | I was onboard from May 1984 through Jan. 1988 assigned to E-Div. in A&O shop then as a Motor Rewinder. I would like to hear from my old friends |
Perry, Brooks | AO3 | Jun 1984 – Apr 1988 | G-2 MAGRAT | Think about my time onboard all the time! Those were the good ol'dazes!!! Can't believe it's been so long ago!! |
Cundiff, Shannon | AO3 | Jun 1984 – Nov 1987 | G-1 | |
Pego, Chris | ABH3 | Jun 6, 1984 – Mar 13, 1988 | V-3 | I have lots of great memories aboard the 59. I met really great friends and saw tons of things. I reported on board in philadephia's naval shipyard. I walked past the ship twice before realizing the ship wasn't a building. HUGE! |
Lackey, Ron | E 4 | Jun 14, 1984 – Oct 11, 1987 | I had a great time on the FID | |
Campbell, Mark | AMS3 | Jun 15, 1984 – Mar 3, 1987 | AIMD IM-2 AirFrames Shop | Worked in the airframes shop, met a lot of good people. Had a good time on the 86 med cruise. would like to here from Miller, Wolfe, Farmer, Bruce, Neil. Are any of you guys out there? |
Lindsey, Rico ( L-dogg ) | AO3 | Jun 16, 1984 – Mar 1, 1988 | WEPS. / G-3 : Hanger Deck | |
Bruce, Ed | AMS-3 | Jun 17, 1984 – Sep 15, 1987 | AIMD [IM-2 airframes shop] | The time I spent on the Forrestal was some of the best of my life, the guys in the airframes shop were a lot of fun. If any of you guy see this entry drop me a line I'll be glade to here from you |
Bills, Gary | HMC | Jul 1984 – Jun 1987 | ||
Brockman, Martin | AT2 | Jul 1984 – Oct 1987 | VF-11 | |
Franczak, John | BT2 | Jul 1, 1984 – Dec 1, 1987 | 4MMR/Water Lab | Philly, Mayport and to the other side and back, Great Ship, Great Crew. One helva of a party |
Bowen, Harry | RM2 | Aug 1984 – Aug 1987 | Radio | What can you say? Young and dumb, but we had a blast! It was always sad seeing the FID tied up waiting for decom. Peace! |
Calloway, Melvin | E-4 (AK) AVIATION STOREKEEPER | Aug 1984 – May 1988 | S-6 SUPPLY | Served during SLEP, 1986 Med cruise, New Orleans, Ocean Safari '87. Met a lot of great people during that time. It would be wonderful to hear from them. AKC James P. Haley especially. melcalloway@gmail.com |
Blide, Andrew | ABE2 | Aug 1, 1984 – Feb 4, 1988 | V-2 Cat 1 | Thought the FID was the best start of all. Got out in 88 and became a tech rep for Supship . for 10 years. Now workin in R&D at Ingersol Rand.. Wouldnt have ever made it if it wasnt for the FID . Drewhaha964@ Aol.com |
Wilson, Lew A.k.a. Cool Wilski (Wil) Best Shooting Gaurd Ever! | YN3 | Aug 1, 1984 – May 17, 1986 | Deck, Weapons and Operations Yoeman | Had fun with my boys, MC Reggie Reg, Tome Grant, Roach, my new York and New Jersey crew. I mostly remember playing ball against the "A" squad and getting in that butt! LOL..Philly and jaxsonville bring back memories! |
Jaap, Robert | HT2 | Aug 1, 1984 – | R-1 | So we're are and what has happened to everyone in repair division. |
Edwards, George | E-4/BT3 | Aug 10, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | 3 MMR | Hey , Just want to give a shout out to my 3 MMR crew. We had some great times filled with fun and adventures. Hope Everyone is doing well. |
Yepes, Sergio | E3/FIREMAN | Aug 15, 1984 – Apr 22, 1987 | ELECTRICAL | |
Clark, Nathan "Nate" | ABH 3 | Aug 20, 1984 – Dec 15, 1986 | V-1 | Some of the most memorable times in my left were spent on the FID. I am still in contact with Paul Turgeon and currently trying to contact Allen Coatney, Barry Franzen and Ed McLellan. Great times in Philly, Mayport and our Med Cruise |
Wilson, Donald F. | MRC | Aug 20, 1984 – Mar 31, 1989 | Repair | ER06... .Ship's fire dept...... TAD Cuba 1985..... Didn't make MRCS....3 times Didn't make CWO either.... Didn't make LDO either... ...............................................Time to retire..3/31/89 |
Peterman, Shawn | ABE3 | Sep 1984 – Jun 1987 | V-2/Catapult Electrician | Survived SLEP in Philly, gitmo, and Med Cruise '86 as a Catapult Electrician. Was the only ABE in the shop...I think only two in the Navy at the time. Miss the FID and all the good times we had. |
Dowler, Dan | EM2 | Sep 1984 – Nov 1988 | E | |
Coleman II, William | MS3 | Sep 1984 – Nov 26, 1987 | Supply | Guys, I really miss feeding sll you knuckleheads at 2:00 am for late night chow. No, it is great to be able to reunite. I miss all the great times in Philly and all my Syracuse boys. especially the Bisselessi Brothers. |
Cook, Jeff ![]() | MMFA | Sep 1984 – Apr 1986 | 4 MMR | |
Rawls, Jeffrey | ABE2 | Sep 1984 – Apr 1988 | Air V-2 | I was assigned to the waist cats (Cat 4) |
Abler, Brian | PH2 | Sep 1984 – Feb 1989 | Operations - OP | Worked in the intelligence department. Fantastic experiences. |
Zedalis, Christopher | AC2 | Sep 1984 – Oct 1987 | OC Division CATCC | Joined the ship while in SLEP Philadelphia Naval Yard. Did berthing rehab work until promoted to AC2. Coordinator "School of the Ship" indoctrination until we deployed for our first post overhaul MED Cruise. |
Perry, Thad | AOAN | Sep 10, 1984 – Jun 22, 1986 | FLIGHTDECK ORDENANCE | WE WERE THE BEST EVER.I MISS THOSE DAY.GOD BLESS ALL HER CREW THAT WAS BEFORE ME AND AFTER ME AND TO THOSE WHO WERE WITH ME ANCHORS AWAY MY BOYS...ANCHORS AWAY |
Elkin, Steven | mm2 | Oct 1984 – Oct 1988 | p-fwd | worked in 1mmr 4mmr and pfwd dcpo |
Armstrong, Greg | EM2 | Oct 1984 – Oct 1987 | E Division | Hello Guys! Hope everyone is doing okay. I'm doing great! I'm working for a Chemical Company back home in West Point, MS. If you want to get in touch drop me a line. garmstrong@southernionics.com |
Hunt, Frank | ABE3 | Oct 1984 – Jan 1988 | V-2 Waist Cats | Served with really great people on the FID, friendships that have lasted a lifetime. |
Riley, Randy | SM1 | Oct 4, 1984 – Sep 6, 1990 | CS | |
Callaway, Scott | MM2 | Oct 9, 1984 – Jun 26, 1987 | Propulsion 1MMR / 4MMR | Learned, and seen alot. Enjoyed all of the people I worked with. Am still amazed at the engineering marvel that an Air Craft Carrier is. |
Smith, Glenn | ATAN | Oct 10, 1984 – Mar 1, 1988 | AIMD | I was an airman in AIMD Division. AT. I did an interservice transfer to the Army to go to flight school. I ended up at the top of the food chain in Army Aviation as the Army's Gunnery Branch Chief, AH-64D. Retired. |
Riley, Randy | SM1 | Oct 14, 1984 – Jun 8, 1990 | CS | Served on Fid, In the signalmen division, Enjoyed every moment of it. Made many friends. |
Riley, Randy | SM1 | Oct 17, 1984 – Jul 21, 1991 | CS/Comm | I served with pride on the FID and made some wonderful friends and will always remember her in her glory days. |
Clyburn, Tim " Sly Cly" | ABF-3 | Oct 18, 1984 – Jun 6, 1988 | air v -4 | i served on the fid with pride from psny to mayport and all points in between. First In Defense always |
Hoke, Steven ![]() | AT2 | Oct 27, 1984 – Jun 19, 1989 | IM-3 | Worked PM during SLEP, short stint in MICRO-MIN and the rest in the Cal-Lab. Best years of my life were on the FID. Miss all the friends that I made, we had some really good times. |
Pepper, John | AT/AN | Oct 30, 1984 – May 1987 | AIMD/shop 64C | Only ship I served on, great ship, great crew, SLEP was the pits! |
Abbott, Larry | ETC | Nov 1984 – Apr 1985 | OE | |
Heinert, Carl | MM3 | Nov 10, 1984 – May 13, 1987 | P-AFT (3MMR) | If anybody is still around from 3MMR drop me a email and let know how you are doing. |
Pickett,sr, James/ Fishboss | TM1(AW)/ LPO G-5 ARMORY | Nov 18, 1984 – Apr 17, 1989 | G-5/ SHIPS ARMORY | STARTED OUT IN G-2 DIV. MOVED TO ARMORY G-5 DIV. TO TAKE OVER AS LPO. ALL TMS WENT WITH ME. WE HAD SOME AOS TOO. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES. REALLY MISS THOSE DAYS. |
Dudeck, Randy | IC2 | Nov 22, 1984 – Feb 20, 1988 | V-2 | I was a member of the plat/lens shop v/2 division air department, when I checked on board the ship was still going through s.l.e.p at pnsy Philladelphia, I was there when she first sailed again, and for her thirtieth birthday celebration. |
Rose, Rodney | IC2 | Nov 25, 1984 – Oct 6, 1989 | V-1 | Had a great time and will always remember my ship and crewmates |
Borth, James | SM2 | Dec 1984 – Apr 20, 1988 | cs/com | Lots of good times. Made a lot of good friends would like to hear from again. proud to have served onboard. |
Burghardt, Greg ![]() | MS3/DCC | Dec 1984 – Dec 1986 | V-1/S-2 | Started on the flight deck V-1 div fly-3 elevator operator. tx to aft galley where I became an MS. Had a blast the cruise was awesome. |
Payne, Jeffery G. (Window) | AK3 | Dec 1984 – Apr 20, 1988 | Supply S-6 | My time aboard the FID was memorable as hell. Spent the last part of SLEP getting to know Philly when all of the sudden we're in nice sunny Florida. If you got anything from flight clothing it was from me. |
Moore, John | MM3 | Dec 1984 – Jun 1987 | Engineering | Damn good memories of this old ship we sure had fun at Texas jacks anyone who went on a Mediterranean cruise will know about that got my first blue noise certificate on her and crossed the equator for the first time |
Losch, Gregory | DS1 | Dec 4, 1984 – Apr 10, 1989 | OE12 | I remember NTDS and watching flight ops from vultures row. |
Conine, Richard | IS2 | Dec 12, 1984 – Feb 14, 1988 | OZ | My first ship, my first sea tour and forever my sweet beautiful baby. Thanks to IS1 Bob James, IS1 Bob High, Hutch, Kogge, Tim and Fast Eddy for the greatest adventure I will ever have. |
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