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USS Ranger (CV 61) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Ranger (CV 61). 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 1917 crew members registered for the USS Ranger (CV 61).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1959 | 1960 – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner, Roger | ABE3 | 1977 – 1981 | ||
| Jacobs, Douglas | AN/E3 | 1977 – 1978 | S6 | Ranger left Bremerton -Later Hostages Taken in Iran in 1979 Nothing But Good Men onCV61 |
| Morris, Stephen T. | QM3 | 1977 – 1980 | Nav | |
| Morton, Dennis | ABH-3 | 1977 – 1979 | C-3 | Trying to find Richard Nicholas and Ray Collier from Dallas Ft. Worth area. Jim Blodett from Montana |
| Phil, Collier | YN2 | 1977 – 1979 | ||
| Castro, Joe | E-5 / DM2 | 1977 – 1979 | OZ | Didn't realize at the time how much I would look back to those days and miss the friendships made on that command. The bond from a deployment stay's with you. |
| Manning, James | bt2 | 1977 – 1978 | P3 | |
| Townsend, Tom (Towny) | E4 | 1977 – Feb 1980 | V4 | Looking for old firends |
| Laurin, Robert | ABF3 | 1977 – 1981 | V4 | |
| Green, Ed | QM3 | 1977 – 1980 | Navigation | Would like to reconnect with any of the quartermasters from the time I was on the ship. |
| Anesin, Michael | F3 | 1977 – 1980 | 3 | Looking for friends from BT Div 1 |
| Brown, Tracy | En2 | 1977 – 1979 | A | Scary time collision at sea off of Singapore |
| Smith, Alfred. Aka Smitty | MM3 | 1977 – 1980 | P-1 1MMR | Served aboard RANGER P-1 1MMR. Looking 4 those who also served. Met a lot of friends, and shared a lot of memories. Looking to share more. |
| Casey Calhoun, Ao3 Calhoun | AO3 | 1977 – 1978 | G1/G4 missels weapons department | Anybody out there remember me give me an email, greatest memories Wis I could go back and do it again, especially PI |
Gardner, Elvis (Jim)  | AO3 | 1977 – 1981 | G-3 | I was 17 when I reported to the Ranger. It was in drydock at Bremerton, WA. Ship yard. I became a man real quick on her. Did 2 cruises 1979 and 80 - 81. Sad she was scrapped 2015. |
| Nixon, James | E3 | 1977 – | Hangar deck control | Best time on in my life, got to see all pacific and south pacific, wish I stayed in service |
| Brickner, Dennis | MM3 | Jan 1, 1977 – 1980 | P3 | |
| Shawne, Adams | E3 PRAN | Jan 1, 1977 – Feb 1, 1980 | AIMD | Ships Company Paraloft crew, Any det Riggers. Any crew.. SK3 Yates, Danny..Odesas Texas |
| Saurer, Scotty | FN3 | Jan 2, 1977 – Nov 13, 1978 | P-1 1MMR | |
| Mose, Tim | MM3 | Jan 10, 1977 – Oct 9, 1980 | 2 AUX | been a long time = is there anybody out there |
| Winder, Bob | HT2 | Feb 1977 – Mar 1980 | R | |
| Standridge, Chuck Dd | E`4 | Feb 1977 – Sep 18, 1980 | v`4 | Looking for any of the boys fron v`4 div wespac 79 |
| Jones, Henry | Lt. | Feb 1, 1977 – Aug 16, 1979 | Air | |
| Brown, Randy | ISSN | Feb 15, 1977 – Aug 5, 1977 | OZ | I was assigned to Ranger out of Intelligence A School. I broke my leg in a pickup football game at North Island and was transferred to Balboa Naval Hospital. I was aboard when we did our transit to Bremerton to the dry dock. |
| Amos, Dave | ET2 | Feb 20, 1977 – May 5, 1980 | OE | Comm/Crypto Maintenance |
| Fraser, Glen | ABF/E3 | Feb 27, 1977 – Apr 12, 1980 | V4 | Where's all the grapes? I have very fond memories of the old girl and crew. A lot of great people and fun times on West Pac 79. That collision with that tanker is still vivid. Top Gun 4th of July was fun too. |
| Viens, Pete | AT2 | Mar 1977 – Oct 1979 | AIMD IM3 | Crunch-Pac 1979- Got 1 word for the crew of the Midway- SORRY!!!!! (not) Much better slammin back San Magoos in Olongapo than steaming at Gonzo Station.To the lookouts and bridge gang-THANX!!! |
| Wischmann, Donald | AK2 | Mar 2, 1977 – Mar 27, 1979 | S 6 | |
| Crouch, Gary | AN | Mar 3, 1977 – Mar 22, 1978 | Admin c.c. | |
| Humphreys, Chip (Alfred Taylor} | BTFN | Mar 7, 1977 – Nov 28, 1978 | 1MMR P1 | I worked in 1MMR. I came on board in Bremerton and finished the Overhaul. I finished up my hitch in San Diego and got out before She went on West Pac. I would like to reconnect with more of my friends. |
| Henry, Michael L. | AMH-2 | Mar 16, 1977 – Mar 17, 1979 | VF-21 Freelancers | I was X-USAF then joined the Navy and spent 2 yrs in vf21 3 shake downs but no deployement aboard CV61. Being an Airdale my shipboard was limited but I did gain an admiration for the folks that made it a carrier. I went bact to the AF & retired 1990. |
| Touche', Paul V. McKenna Touche' | BT3 | Apr 1977 – Dec 1980 | P-1 4MMR | Had some great times on Ranger City, met some good guys, miss a few also. Two west pacs, olongapo, tai stick, Hawaii, San Diego and Bremerton. Would like to hear from old shipmates. vinnyroof@aol.com |
| Swindler, Scott | ABE-3 | May 1977 – Oct 1980 | V-2 Waist Cats | The last thing I remember is drinking MoJo with a monkey in the Green Apple Rock. Now I can't do math |
| Hantz, Timothy | CTO2 | May 1977 – Jul 1980 | OS | |
| Combs, Ted | OSSN | May 1977 – Aug 1978 | OI | |
| Eskelson, Sheldon | AC3 | May 10, 1977 – Dec 1979 | OC | Remembering, the days aboard the USS Ranger (CV-61) with fond memories, and the shipmates and the vital role we all played in her success. Thank you all for that experience. |
| Hodge, Montez Aka Capp | MM2 | May 17, 1977 – Feb 23, 1981 | P-1 | 4 MMR - Loved it with all the fuel oil, heat and long hours it was a time that I will always hold high. Met the greatest men in my life and shaired some friends that the world would be proud of. |
| Crawford, Steve | RM2 | Jul 1977 – Nov 19, 1979 | CR | Would like to hear from other RM that were onboard 77-79 estephen101@yahoo.com |
| Trueblood, Curtis | DK2 | Jul 1977 – Jun 1979 | Supply-Disbursing | I checked aboard in Jul '77 at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard, during COH '77, left Bremerton in Mar' 78 back to North Island. Left for Westpac in Feb '78 during our transit to the Indian Ocean ran into a tanker in Apr' 79 |
| Cook, Floyd | FTG2/GMM2 | Jul 1977 – Nov 22, 1978 | weapons | I had some of the best times of my life |
| Elgar, Joseph -Pogee- | OS2 | Jul 1, 1977 – Nov 1, 1979 | OI | A little rough at first, got better, then incident with John Poindexter, good and then transfer back overseas. Great bunch of guys in the Mushroom Gang. 1 MFCS named Goldsmith (Ltjg) as real PA. |
| Gonzalez, Rupert (Chico) | Ak3 | Aug 1977 – Sep 1981 | s6 | Anyone who knows and remembers me please let me know! |
| Shepherd, Lem | Lt. | Aug 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1981 | OI, Engineering | OI Div Off, OE Div Off, ADCA |
| Hall, Keith | e6 | Aug 13, 1977 – | x-2 | |
| Ward, Michael | RM3 | Aug 21, 1977 – Jul 2, 1979 | CR | Trans 2 |
| Ward, Michael | RM3 | Aug 21, 1977 – Jun 1979 | CR | Enjoyed my time onboard. Bremerton, North Island then WESTPAC. Made some life long friends. |
| Mendoza, Mark | E-4 | Aug 23, 1977 – Nov 14, 1981 | V-1 | This was the first of the 5 Carriers I served on. Learned a lot about life and unfortunately death during my time on the "Top Gun of the Pacific Fleet". The memories will never leave you. |
| Shockley, Earl (Joe) | EM-3 | Aug 31, 1977 – Aug 31, 1981 | I had a great experience aboard the "Top Gun of the Pacific". | |
| Brown, John | AO2 | Sep 1977 – Jun 1981 | G2 | Really enjoyed my time on the ship. You really do see a lot of the world when you're in the Navy |
| Bernhard, Larry | FTM2 | Sep 1977 – Sep 1981 | OE | Served from 1977 to 1981, making 2 westpacs. I was part of the first "48 gang" after the ship was fitted with the new 48 Radar, served with an awesome bunch of fun-loving miscreants, malcontents and rogues. |
| Obin, Bill | AO-2 | Sep 1, 1977 – Jul 7, 1981 | G2 weapons div | Now looking back their was a lot of good people and good times aboard the ranger how time flys was on board in Bremerton wash the crash in the straights wes-pac 79 and 80-81 wheres brett,mitch,minski,big will |
| Kipp, Kevin | MM3 | Sep 15, 1977 – Apr 14, 1981 | P-1 1MMR | Looking for old shipmates, From the Bremerton yards period, tanker crash off Singapore, to just running around the world. Chip Humphreys, Scott Saures, Schible, Smitty. |
| Crowley, Jack Crowley | LCDR | Oct 1977 – Jun 1979 | Commo | Great Radio Shack and top-notch Sigs Bridge. GQ JOOD in shoes in skivvies...SS Fortune Monrovia Son still wears "Cutting Edge of 7th Fleet" T-Shirt! |
| Frangenberg, Robert(Bob) | PO3 | Oct 1977 – May 1981 | A-Gang | |
| Six, Bill | AMS3 | Oct 1977 – 1981 | V2 then went to AIMD IM2 | lots of good memories. Currently 02/2024 retired and living in the Philippines. |
| Cushenberry, Timothy | E3 ACAN | Oct 1977 – 1979 | Air Operations | I was an apprentice Air Traffic Controller assigned to the CATCC (Carrier Air Traffic Control Center) next door to CIC. I first reported when she was in overhaul at Bremerton. I enjoyed my time onboard VERY much. |
| Adame, Eddie | e-3 | Oct 1, 1977 – Aug 31, 1981 | cr | best 4 years of my live met a great group of guys while on board the ranger, buzz, humpy, joe sanchez. and we did have a good div softball team. |
| Sherrod, David | E-5/EM | Oct 3, 1977 – Oct 2, 1981 | E-Division | Election Mae- lookingforsomeonewith ship buddies. |
| Kendrick, Michael | AKAR | Oct 10, 1977 – Feb 1, 1978 | S-6 | |
| O'Cain, Daryle | ABF3 | Oct 15, 1977 – Jul 17, 1981 | V-4 | |
| Spacek, Richard/rick Aka Hoss | ABE3 | Nov 1977 – Oct 1980 | V2 | I Worked in arresting gear.hydralic tech, worked with Tony Wayman, Paul Dowd, Brain Hasket,Randy Miller,T C, just a few of the gang, and the guys is in cats. A Big Hello to all y'all |
| Stokes, Bill | ABE3 | Nov 1, 1977 – Aug 21, 1981 | V2 | Great times with so many friends. Mike Dicken, Rich Edwards Chief Charlie Mitchell, so many others. Two WestPacs, one shipwreck and a shellback initiation. Memories for a lifetime. Doing well in Austin, TX nowadays |
| Hastings, Howard (Pee Wee) | E3 / EM | Nov 19, 1977 – Sep 28, 1981 | E Div | I worked in Lighting Shop, Movie Tech. and was on the "Top Gun" basketball team. Overall...........nothing but good memories and lots of ship mates! |
| Isham, Michael | ABEAN | Nov 22, 1977 – 1981 | V2 | I reported onboard when she was just finishing an overhaul. My first cruise involved the collision with the tanker. The second cruise saw me earning my Shellback honors. She was a good ship. |
| Mendoza, Charlie | E-3 | Dec 19, 1977 – Sep 24, 1979 | V-1 | " saw a lot of things on the flight deck and had to grow up real fast ! " God Bless former shipmates and those who rest in peace, Eddie Payne. |
| Henry, Kevin | ICFN-IC2 | Dec 19, 1977 – Dec 19, 1980 | E | Started in 5MC shop, then Forward IC and Aft IC, Also w E division Supply. GQ and Unreps station bridge during Cpt Box, was TDY Subic two months, then driver COMNAVAIRPAC Adm Box |
| Wolfe, Fred | E-3 AMH | Dec 21, 1977 – Dec 8, 1980 | vs-29 |
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