350639 entries available online. Add yours!
0 users currently logged in and 951 visitors active.
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?
Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Try the Ship's Store.
There are 1918 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 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jota, Jim | ABE3 | 1986 – 1989 | V2 | Waist Cats |
Smith, Kurt | JO2 | 1986 – 1991 | ||
Johnson, Wayne Johnson641 | AD2/E5 | 1986 – 1992 | IM2 AIMD POWERPLANT JET SHOP | The Danger Ranger was 1 of the best ships I have ever been apart of, a great set of skippers, and the best ships company/seaop det./ squadron personnel I have ever had the previlage of serving with and for. If I had a chance to do it again. |
Jota, Jim | ABE3 | 1986 – 1990 | V2 Waist Cats | Great memories.... fantastic friends...good times! |
Cawagas, Frank | BM1 | 1986 – 1988 | 1st Division | |
Baggett, Gramps | MM3 | 1986 – 1990 | P2 - QOL | Looking for some of my friends and see if they remember me, my nickname was GRAMPS I worked in P2 and QOL Division |
Lampe, John | Sm3 | 1986 – 1990 | cs | Seems like so long ago...but the memories are like yesterday, this has always been a blessing to me to have been part of "Danger Ranger" just took a couple of years to realize it. ;) |
Magnetti, Paul | MM3 | 1986 – 1988 | A- gang | I had a blast working on this boat recently went back to San Diego and was a little broken hearted that they had the Midway there as a museum and not the Ranger. Would have really loved to see the old girl again. |
Osmonson, Ozzy | BT3 | 1986 – Aug 18, 1989 | p-3 | Looking for old friends worked 3mmr |
Norris, Jay | E3 | 1986 – 1990 | ABH | |
Fernandez, Rene | hm1 | 1986 – Dec 12, 1988 | Medical | looking for all my buddies from medical, supply, and personnel division |
Mahoney, Eric (Emo) | AK2 | 1986 – 1990 | S6 | Proud to have served aboard the USS Ranger CV-61 AKA Jack Stone Ranger! Had some great times and some great memories with some of the best shipmates. Carry on! |
Buri, Darin | AO3 | Jan 1986 – Jul 1989 | G-1 | I had many memorable experiences on Ranger. I'd love to hear from any shipmates out there! |
Burns, Harvey Keith | AE2 | Jan 19, 1986 – Apr 21, 1989 | VA-145 | |
Karatz, Matthew | E4/ASM | Feb 1, 1986 – Aug 1, 1989 | IM 4 | |
Becker, Brian | 3 class | Feb 16, 1986 – May 16, 1988 | aimd | hi |
Cruz, Marcos / Mason | E-3 / AT | Feb 19, 1986 – Feb 18, 1990 | S-8 / AIMD Shop 1 | |
Alter, Greg | ABE2 | Feb 23, 1986 – Jul 31, 1989 | V-2 Arresting Gear | Great Time! Lots of memories. Would do it again. |
Scott, Lacy | ET3 | Mar 1986 – Oct 1988 | Electronics | |
Groven, Dennis | FC2 | Mar 1986 – May 24, 1990 | OEM | |
Buckley, Jack | MA1 (sw) | Mar 1, 1986 – Feb 27, 1990 | X-4, ADMIN | The great tour anyone could ever have. I miss the ol girl. May she rest in peace. |
Paffen, Brian | AO3 | Mar 3, 1986 – Mar 3, 1987 | G3 | Memories. Brings a tear to me eye. Somebody pass me a tissue! I'm a gonna start blubber'n... |
Webb Jr, James A | Bt-3 | Mar 3, 1986 – Mar 3, 1990 | p-2 main | |
Osmonson, Rod (Ozzy) | BT 3 | Mar 5, 1986 – Oct 15, 1989 | P-2 | Looking to get in touch with fellow rangerman |
True, Stephen | ET2 | Mar 7, 1986 – Sep 6, 1990 | OEC | It was the best ship I was ever on. |
Bass, Jim | LT | Mar 18, 1986 – May 12, 1988 | OZ | Lots of great memories. Shipmates....join the Ranger Reunion Association Inc. and stay in touch. |
Zoller, Dan "Z" | AMS3 | Apr 1986 – 1990 | V1/AIMD | |
Wills, Jim (James) | SH3 | Apr 1986 – Nov 1989 | S3 | I do miss the old girl. She took me to Australia, where I met my future wife, to whom I am still married to this day. |
Van Allen, Bill | BM2 / BMI | Apr 2, 1986 – Nov 9, 1987 | 1st and Bos'n locker | This tour was the highlight of my career when I made BM1 and got to know Captain Davis. What a great skipper! |
Graham, George | ABE 3 | Apr 8, 1986 – 1988 | V 2 BOW CATS TOPSIDE PO | GREAT TIMES WE WORKED HARD AND PLAYED HARD WOULD DO IT ALL AGAIN . |
McHenry, Robert | seamen | Apr 22, 1986 – Nov 21, 1990 | G-2 | What a wonderful 4 years i spent on her. Hope to find everybody safe and doing fine. |
Stallings, Anthony (Nutt/wilt) | AN | May 3, 1986 – Dec 22, 1988 | V-2 | Had a blast! Thank you to all of the sea vets that help me grow up! Hope that everyone is doing great! I'm retired and living in VA. |
Tinnes, James | BM3 | May 6, 1986 – Feb 2, 1989 | 2nd & 4th | Whats up shipmates!! Some of the best years of my life were spent on the Ranger!! Several good friends I lost touch with. Would go back in a heartbeat!!! |
Johnson, Keith | QUARTER MASTER | May 18, 1986 – Mar 16, 1987 | Navigation | Great crew and a fine ship. |
Huntoon, Guy ("Hooter") | HTFN | Jun 1986 – Jun 1988 | Repair | We had some of the greatest bunch of guys to see the world with.You always knew when the "Red hats" were coming. "MAKE A HOLE!" |
Krupp, Mike | IC 3 | Jun 1986 – Jun 1989 | e | |
Mitzen, James | E-5 / ASM2 | Jun 1986 – Sep 16, 1989 | IM-4 | |
Betti, Mark J | EM 2 | Jun 1986 – Dec 1986 | E-Div | I was only aboard for the last 7 months of '86 but enjoyed my Ranger tour. I consider myself a "Ranger sailor." We went to Pearl, Pusan and Vancouver. Loved the air show during the Tiger Cruise. - Fr. Mark J Betti (EM 2) |
Geraci, Paul | OS2(SW) | Jun 1, 1986 – Oct 30, 1989 | OI | Best time of my life. Made a man out me. |
Fleming, David | FN | Jun 2, 1986 – Nov 23, 1988 | x-1 | Memories? Some great, some - well, not. Some great folks that I spent (did) time with, however. KRAN and QOL guys particularily. Donny and the rest of the D&D guys, Print Shop and other Admin sub-groups not to be forgotten either. |
McCance, Fred | AE3 | Jun 3, 1986 – Jan 20, 1989 | IM-3 | I had a blast and as the years have past I find myself missing my shipmates and the best ship in the fleet. I was proud then and still am proud to have servied in the BEST NAVY IN THE WORLD!!! |
Skinner, Michael | IS2 | Jun 4, 1986 – Apr 27, 1989 | OZ | You never forget your first ship and the friends you make. I am still active duty and I am surprised the number of shipmates that are still active 20 years later. |
Evangelista, Jack | BT2(SW/AW) | Jun 20, 1986 – Mar 30, 1992 | P-5 Div. | The best ship, they have to kick me out and force me to shore duty. Top Watch, LPO, Dual Pin, CAP to E-5. Made lot of friends I hope to met again someday. "CV by GOD 61", Bar None |
Waugh, Chuck | IS1 AW | Jun 20, 1986 – Dec 24, 1987 | OZ | |
Boyd, Nelson | ABHAIRMEN | Jul 1986 – Feb 1988 | V-1 | Had a good time on her. |
Anderson, Mike | ABE2 | Jul 1986 – Jun 1988 | V2 | Worked in V2 Div, Arresting Gear, worked topside first year then became Engine room #4 PO, helped with 2 Barricade Arrestment's, Enjoyed all my Shipmates and my Time On Ranger. Even Got My Shellback Wings on Westpac 87! |
Liranzo, Juan | ASM2 | Aug 1, 1986 – Oct 14, 1989 | IM-4 | After 24 years of honorable service I can look back with great pride and say I served with some of the greatest sailors in uniform. |
Bazis, Eric | BT3 | Aug 10, 1986 – Jul 20, 1990 | P4 | Oh how I remember those days , they had to be some of the best for me ,remeber the( pitt ) gang!! I give anything to steam with the demons again go 4 main.. |
Paz, Javier Geovanni | ABH3 | Aug 19, 1986 – Jul 22, 1991 | V-1 | Just was hoping to find some old friends. Catch up on life. |
Davis, Rodney NEW | OS2 | Aug 19, 1986 – Aug 9, 2000 | 0I | Looking to hook up with my old crew of The TOP GUN/BAR NONE crew! |
Jones, John M. | WT2 (SW) | Sep 1986 – Sep 1990 | W | I will never forget the memories, good and bad! |
Halsey, Jj | ABE3 | Sep 1986 – Sep 1990 | ||
Shafer, Kenneth | AT-1 | Sep 1986 – Nov 30, 1989 | AIMD IM-3 shop 640 | I really enjoyed my time onboard the Ranger and often think of my shipmates and all the great times we had. |
Mergler, William | AD3 | Sep 1986 – Nov 1987 | Air Division | |
McGrath, Buddy | at3 | Sep 1986 – | aimd | |
Moore, Terry | SK3 | Sep 1, 1986 – Sep 1, 1990 | S8 / S2/ S1 | I SERVED IN THE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. |
Butt, Wayne | DS2 | Sep 20, 1986 – Oct 15, 1990 | OED, MAA | I would sail aboard her any day! |
Leonard, Michael J. "Mutt" | CWO2 | Oct 1986 – Oct 1, 1990 | ESO | |
Chance, Tim | AO3 | Oct 1986 – May 12, 1990 | G-3,G-4,ORDNACE CONTROL | HELLO TO ALL, HOPE LIFE IS GOOD. DANGER RANGER WAS MY HOME FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS. REMEMBER IT BETTER THAN YESTERDAY!! |
Wright, Lester | WT2 | Oct 15, 1986 – Dec 15, 1988 | WW | Did West PAC 87 Team Spirit 87 Midway cover cruise Team Spirit 88 |
Evans, Richard | OS1 | Nov 1986 – Nov 1991 | OI | |
Coleman, Rodney | AO3 | Nov 1986 – Jan 1988 | G3 | I Miss This Ship and Crew ! ! Any Shipmates contact me anytime. Remember WESPAC 87 ! ! crimsonpride65@yahoo.com Long Live Ranger visit my webstore: http://www.BargainOutletUSA.com |
Evans, Richard | OS1 | Nov 1986 – Oct 1991 | OI | |
Younker, Douglas | AE2 | Nov 1986 – Nov 1988 | IM-3 | Worked in 62B (Aircraft Instrument Repair). AE1 Ed Spurlin and I initially created 62B during this time. |
Glenn Jr., Cecil | ABE-3 | Nov 1986 – Aug 30, 1990 | V2 -Arrestig Gear | I really enjoyed my time on the ship and the people that made her work everyday!! My hats off ! Drop a line sometime. :) |
Coleman, Rodney | AO3 | Nov 1986 – Jan 1988 | G-3 | Had an awesome time while serving on the Ranger. Looking for Alan Reynolds, Ed Zorn and Steve Hicks and anyone else who remembers me lol |
McNeil, James | Mm3 | Nov 3, 1986 – Nov 3, 1990 | Aux | Had some good times with my shipmates and bad time too, but we made it!!!!! |
Haywood, Bernard | E-4 | Nov 21, 1986 – Sep 18, 1990 | Deck Department 1st. Division | |
Lovelace, Milton | SK1 | Dec 1986 – Dec 1989 | Supply / S8 | My 1st Westpac, what a cruise. |
Smyth, Thomas | DK3 | Dec 1986 – Sep 1990 | DECK DEPT / S-4 | Good times indeed...... An adventure, like promised ! Saludos al combo boricua ! |
Kern, Bryan | DP3 | Dec 1986 – May 1989 | 0Z | The times that I spent on the Ranger, in the OZ Div and with the rest of my friends and shipmates are still some of the best times in my military career, which now spans over 25 years. |
Walton, Ken | ABE2 | Dec 1986 – Jun 1990 | V-2 Bow Cats R&T operator cat 1 | Great time and made great friends. I would do it all again |
Walton, Ken | ABE2/E5 | Dec 1986 – Jun 1990 | V-2 Bow Cats cat 1 R&T operator | Looking to meet up with some old shipmates |
Vasquez, Daniel | CPL | Dec 2, 1986 – Apr 24, 1987 | Marine Detachment | |
Sims, Scott | e-3 | Dec 10, 1986 – Dec 10, 1988 | mar-det | I had lots of great memories on the Ranger and would love to hear from anyone who I served with. scott.sims@sabic-ip.com SEMPER FI |
Magnuson, Brian | BM3 | Dec 27, 1986 – Aug 15, 1990 | 2nd | had alot of good times if you rember me please e-mai me |
Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Ranger (CV 61).
Report an offensive or inappropriate entry.
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 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
↑ To top of page | ↓ To bottom of page
There are currently no planned reunions.