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USS Saratoga (CV 60) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Saratoga (CV 60). 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 2207 crew members registered for the USS Saratoga (CV 60).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1956 | 1957 – 1958 | 1959 – 1960 | 1961 – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilman, Freddy | HM3 | 1985 – 1987 | H | |
| Carter, David | BT1 | 1985 – 1987 | P-2 | |
| Willett, Mike | PR2 | 1985 – 1986 | IM-2 | VS-30, TAD to IM-2 Paraloft. On board for work-ups, 85-86 cruise, and the next set of work-ups. |
| Kennedy, Larry | AT2 - AT1 | 1985 – 1987 | IM3 shop 5 | Hi to all the "Terrorist Buster" from the '84 Med/IO Cruise. GOD what a time we had and I made AT1 and became a ShellBack all in 1 cruise. |
| Ginsberg, Jeff | AO3 | 1985 – 1987 | G-3/G-4 | |
| Dane, Rick | E-3 | 1985 – 1986 | VA-85 | Made the 85-86 Med/IO Cruise with VA-85 aboard the Saratoga. Was a long cruise which included capturing the hijackers of the Achille Lauro (sp?) and the sinking of the Libyan Navy. Proud to have served aboard her. |
| Abood, Mitchell | AT3 | 1985 – 1987 | IM3/Shop5 | |
| Dasovich, James | Sm3 | 1985 – 1988 | Communications | |
| Farkas, Kevin | AT2 | 1985 – 1987 | AIMD/IM-3/Shop 5 & VF-74 | Greetings! |
| Thomas, Kory | MS3 | 1985 – 1987 | S_2 | |
| Lawson, Paul | ET1(SW) | 1985 – 1988 | OE | |
| Scott, Sherman | ICC | 1985 – 1989 | ENGINEERING LOG ROOM | |
| Cannon, Rob | AT2 | 1985 – 1989 | AIMD/VAST VF-74 | I was attached with VF-74 but worked I level in AIMD/VAST shop, and I made two Med cruises during this period. |
| Castillo, William D. | E-5 | 1985 – 1990 | V-2 | |
| Kirby, Barry | E-5 | 1985 – 1988 | AIMD | Cool times! |
Ritchie, Dorrell  | AE3 | 1985 – 1987 | IM3 | I was ships company I was on 85-86 cruise. I am now. Foreman at Amtrak phone 240-210-4962. Cruises on Uss America.89 and 91 cruise. I did cruise on USS roosevelt 96. And cruise on kennedy in 2000 and enterprise2003 |
| Ostolaza, David | AMS 1 | 1985 – | IMD | |
| Kenney, Joe | AQ2 | 1985 – 1987 | AIMD/IM3 VAST Shop 7 | |
| Colley, Jerome | IS2 | Jan 1985 – Apr 20, 1988 | Ops | |
| Yacoub, Munzer. Yak | Ao3 | Jan 1985 – Sep 1987 | G3 | |
| Martinez, Miguel | AE3 | Jan 1, 1985 – Apr 1, 1988 | AIMD/IM3 | Had a great time aboard Saratoga. Made 2 cruises in the Med. Work in Shop 2 |
| Beavers, Kevin | FROM NON-RATE TO ABE2 | Jan 3, 1985 – Jun 6, 1988 | V-2 Waist Cats | Had a "Fine Navy Day" aboard the "Super Sara"! Though there were tough times, the longer ago it was the better the times seem. I have a GREAT photo of the whole Waist Cats crew on the Flight Deck posing for the 1987 Cruise Book |
| Willard, Billy | RM1 | Jan 5, 1985 – Jun 15, 1989 | COMM | ACHILLE LAURO, LINE OF DEATH CRUISE LIBYA. HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MOMMAR SINCE MARCH OF 1996. MAYBE WE SHOULD BE DOING BUSINESS LIKE, 'SUPER SARA' DID DURING THAT CRUISE. THE CREW MADE AMERICA PROUID! |
| Stark, Mark | EM2 (SW) | Feb 1, 1985 – Jul 1, 1989 | E-Div | Started as a main space EM for EE04 and departed as the WCS of EE02. She was the "Super Sara" my entire time aboard. I can STILL draw the 60 Hz Elect Distribution diagram with Emer Diesels all these years later. |
| Lee, Timothy. Peebag | DC2 | Feb 2, 1985 – Feb 1989 | Damage control | Made two med cruises,crossed the equator, greatest time of my life, great friends, great ship, I miss yall all, any of my pals c this big fish1077@yahoo.com , e mail me |
| Haberl, Stacy | RM3 | Mar 1985 – Apr 1988 | Comm CR Div | Great years on the SARA..lots of good ports, good friends and good times. She was a kick ass ship with a kick ass crew. Had a hell of a time with Fennick, Drane, Kroll, Newman KuRock and tons of others. |
| Bethlen, Anthony | sm2 | Mar 1, 1985 – Nov 10, 1988 | cs | Just signing up to possible connect with old friends |
| Coryer, Robert | E-3 | Mar 14, 1985 – Nov 15, 1986 | AIMD Cal Lab | I have deep appreciation for friends & memories aboard my ship. There are times when I do miss those days. Here's to all who feel the same and, Hello to those who remember me. Business owner in Tampa with my wife Raquel & daughter Zoe of 13 m |
| Rosales, Roberto | DKSN | Mar 15, 1985 – Jun 1986 | Suppy | USS Saratoga was called the "Love Boat" ... More port calls that at sea.. |
| Springs, Tommy/lump | QM3 | Mar 23, 1985 – Nov 19, 1988 | Navigation | |
| Serrano, H. W. "Bill" | ASE2 | Mar 26, 1985 – 1987 | IM-4 (Aviation Ground Support Equipment) GSE | October 10, 1985 Successful capture of Achille Lauro murdering hijackers without a shot being fired or lost of life. March 23, 1986 Successfully challenged Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi’s declared "Line of Death." |
| Koch, John | AT2 | Apr 1985 – Nov 1987 | VS-30 AIMD IM-3 Shop 7 (V.A.S.T./D.A.T.S.) | I was TAD to Shop 7 as a VAST/DATS operator from the VS-30 Diamondcutters. Did a Med/IO and a Med cruise. Crossed the "Line of Death", the equator, and "did the ditch". Hi to all my old ship's company and airwing buddies! |
| Gifford, Ron | AD3 | Apr 1985 – Nov 1987 | va-81 | |
| Bird, Don | FTM1 | Apr 1, 1985 – Feb 14, 1987 | OM | Nato Seasparrow SMS. Fall/ Winter Med cruise turned into a challenge by Kadaffi in Libya and the infamous Line of Death. We showed that ahole what Reagan was all about. Oh yeah, caught the Klinghoffer murders too. |
| Harris, David | IC2 | Apr 10, 1985 – Feb 20, 1989 | ENGINEERING / IC GYRO WATCH / PHONE SYSTEM OPERATOR | WHAT AN ADVENTURE. AS A YOUNGER SAILOR, I HAD THE BEST TIME OUT TO SEA VISITING PORTS AND GOING TO GENERAL QUARTERS FOR REAL.OUTSIDE OF LYBIA. NOT A COOL FEELING. WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OLD FRIENDS AGAIN. |
| Peddy, John (Bone) | AZ1 | Apr 15, 1985 – Apr 20, 1988 | AIMD | Back in the Day... |
| Miller, Tracy | WT2 | Apr 25, 1985 – Sep 30, 1988 | W | |
| Mason, James "Greg" | AT1 (AW) | May 1985 – Nov 1987 | IM3 | TAD from VF-103. Worked in IM3-Shop 2 as a CAT IIID Technician. |
| Hammersen, Fritz | ABE3 | May 1985 – Nov 10, 1988 | V-2 Bow Cats | Had a great time with some of the best guys in the Bow. |
| Hernandez, Javier | E3 | May 1985 – Jun 1987 | V1 | I have fond memories on board Saratoga. I worked V1 Fly3 with Chico, Charles, Johnston, Freelot, Brooks, Jones, Stylianakis, Page, Porras. Great guys! Anyone out there drop me a line would like to catch up! |
| Arkless, Michael | BM3 | May 1, 1985 – Sep 1, 1988 | Deck | Great friend and good times! |
| Porras, Francisco | ABH | May 12, 1985 – Dec 25, 1988 | V3-air | i remember the SUPER-SARA with fond memories, becomming a shellback, two deployments, hard times but worth living every minute of them. worked with tommy rinehart and joseph brown to all my shipmates and sailors still serving GOD bless you |
| Nelson, Charles C | ASE2 | Jun 1985 – Oct 31, 1986 | IM-4 | I was very glad to be a part of this ships crew. Had some great times and got to see a lot of the world. I also met some great guys it was a pleasure to serve abord this fine ship. |
| Winchell, Kevin | IC5 | Jun 1, 1985 – Jun 28, 1989 | E | just trying to get by day to day |
| Myers, Don | AQ1 | Jun 5, 1985 – Feb 18, 1988 | AIMD/IM3/Shop4 | One of the best times of my Life |
| Johnston, Jimmy | MM3 | Jul 1985 – Jun 1987 | MMR4 | |
| Gibson, Gary/gibby | BT-3 | Jul 1985 – Aug 1988 | p2/2mmr | |
| Boney, John | AC3 | Jul 1985 – Jul 1987 | OC | Great 'Terrorist Busters' Cruise. Glad to see 'Rowdy' Yates fly the JSF demonstrator and Brent Jett fly the Space Shuttle. Good crew... As Capt Unruh would say- 'Mighty Fine!' - Know of ANY related Cruise patches, etc...LET M |
| Baca, Manuel | HM2 | Jul 10, 1985 – Dec 1, 1987 | Medical | Medical Admin LPO, X-Ray, ER LPO, Inpatient Sick Bay LPO, 85-86 cruise captured terrorists, whooped up on Libya, won the Battle E, my first son was born. |
| Fuller, Howard (Stretch-marty) | ATCS | Jul 15, 1985 – Jun 30, 1990 | IM3 Asst Div Officer | I served as the IM3 Division LCPO and Asst Div Officer on the 85/86 cruise and got commissioned to CWO2 in August 1987 while in Augusta Bay, Sicily. I was on board for the Ferry accident in Haifa Israel in 1990. |
| O'Brien, Barry | HM2 E-5 | Aug 1985 – Dec 1987 | Medical | |
| Halchak, Jude | IC3 | Aug 1985 – Dec 1988 | E-Div | I worked in the forward IC shop |
| Allen, Raymond | E-3 | Aug 1985 – Jan 13, 1989 | V-1 | Looking for other Roof Rats... arvallen1@yahoo.com |
| Nennig, Gary | MM3 | Aug 1985 – Jul 1987 | P1 | interesting memories, especially the 9 months I did brig duty |
| Pena, Michael | AMH 3 | Aug 1985 – Oct 1987 | VA 85 | |
| Bennett, Roger Doc | HM2(AW) | Aug 1985 – Dec 1987 | VAQ-137/Medical Dept/H | Enjoyed being part of the medical department for 1985/86 Med/IO cruise and Med cruise 1987 |
| Lawson, Ron | ASM3 | Aug 1, 1985 – Apr 22, 1988 | IM-4 | Served with some of the greatest People, at a time great people were needed. |
| James, Kelly | DP2 | Aug 1, 1985 – Aug 15, 1987 | S-7 | |
| Moody, Ollie | SN (E-3) | Aug 6, 1985 – May 31, 1987 | 4th/Deck Dept | Great memories being on the Liberty Boat Crew. Being on the Admiral's Barge is still an honor. Never have I had as much fun in my 20 year career as I did during the 85-86 Med/IO Cruise. Another First. Mighty Fine. |
| Rice, Roger | ABH2 | Aug 14, 1985 – Sep 5, 1989 | V-3 | Hello Shipmates, just reaching out, feel free to hit me up, no pollywogs Hey Norcott, do you remember those long ass rides from Mayport to Philly than to Boston, you had a brand new ride that would haul ass |
| Finney, Greg/finwah | QM3 | Aug 20, 1985 – Apr 17, 1988 | Navigation | I served with the Q dogs during the med io and med cruises. I wonder if anybody remembers the wrestling matches in nav berthing. |
| Jordan, Antwan | IC2 | Aug 24, 1985 – Oct 9, 1989 | E Division | AFT IC was my place to be when I didn't have to serve up front in Forward IC |
| O'Brien, Barry 'O.B.' | HM2 | Aug 25, 1985 – Mar 24, 1988 | H - Medical | Served as Surgical Tech/Supply and Admin - 'H' Dept - Medical - Awarded Blue M for readiness - training and competence - the BEST Medical Department in the fleet! ERT #1 Team Leader! We need to get back out there - Back in the Old Days, |
| Green, Norman | AT2/E5 | Aug 26, 1985 – Nov 11, 1988 | AIMD W/C 670 Calibration | I worked in the Cal lab for three years. Made a couple cruises to the Med/IO. I remember many long days, eating dinner at sunrise, and the smell of JP in the water. I did enjoy the the experience |
| Johnson, Johnny(Jj) | E4 | Sep 1985 – Sep 1990 | S5 | This was my first command, I did 3 deployments on here and went to the yards on her in Portsmouth, Va. |
| Stackhouse, John | Sep 3, 1985 – Sep 12, 1986 | Food Service Supply | I was far too young to take on a challenge such as the US Navy. I was 17, in on a waiver signed by my folks. It was the time of my life. I was paid to do almost nothing. I counted food products, tanned and watch Tomcats. | |
| Shmo, Joe | MM3 | Sep 5, 1985 – Sep 22, 1989 | 1AMR | This ship was the biggest hunk of junk in the fleet |
| McAllister, Mike "Mac" | AE2 | Oct 1985 – Dec 1987 | IM3 | worked in shop 6 w/c 62F (IMUTS) was tad from VF 74 for 85 cruise and was in the first seaopdet for 87 cruise. That was a trip nobody knew who we belonged tooa. pay messed up, didn't get mail, stuck in a hanger at mayport after cruise |
| Grovenstein, Mike "shorty", "big Un" | CPO E7 | Oct 1, 1985 – Dec 24, 1987 | IM3 | Second tour- 10 Aug. 1992-Jan. 1995, Decommisioning Crew |
| Berry, Michael | AC2/1 | Oct 5, 1985 – Jan 10, 1989 | OC | |
| Castillo, Bill | ABE 3 | Nov 1985 – Nov 9, 1990 | v2 air dept. | fuck the french |
| Coleman, Sid | FC3 | Nov 3, 1985 – Jun 13, 1988 | OPS/OM | |
| Hernandez, Orlando | BM3 | Nov 10, 1985 – Nov 10, 1989 | Chain Gang | Great moments at the Super Sara. |
| Rollison, Christin | IC2 | Nov 10, 1985 – Dec 15, 1988 | OE | Performed maintenance on the ship's SITE TV system, radio station and repaired many of the [500] 19" Zenith Tv's. Started the Super Sara ship's rock band "The Limit" in 1987. Had A-blast. Retired IC1 from USACOM in 2002. |
| Buckton, Tom | ET2 | Dec 3, 1985 – May 10, 1989 | OE | Now living near Nashville, TN. |
| Wernert, Awol | sa | Dec 12, 1985 – Apr 1, 1986 | 3rd | what a trip!--what else can i say |
| Allen, Steven | ABEAN | Dec 13, 1985 – Jun 27, 1989 | V-2 ARRESTING GEAR AND BOW CATS | Best ship ever. She was my first ship straight from A school. I meet many cool pepole and I'm still in touch with many of them I really wish that I could walk on her decks one more time before I meet the man in the sky. Hope the museum proposa |
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