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USS Independence (CV 62) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Independence (CV 62). 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 2739 crew members registered for the USS Independence (CV 62).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 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 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heminger, David | BT-3 | 1989 – 1991 | engineering | |
| Moss, Theodore | 1989 – 1991 | |||
| Griffith, Lee "griff" | OS | 1989 – 1991 | OI | I've not been the same since...Indy was the best! |
| Firth, Raymond | MM3 | 1989 – 1991 | 4 MMR | |
| Holbrook, Russell | MMFN/E-3 | 1989 – 1992 | AC&R Shop / Diesel Shop | to all my friends from the ac&r shop would like to hear from yall. |
| Nunley, Tracy | OS4 | 1989 – 1992 | Ops | Who could ever forget being the First response to Desert Shield?The day we returned home from D-Shield to San Diego. Standing at ease on deck as we entered port to thousands of proud screaming Americans was by far the proudest day of my lif |
| Chartrey, Chris | AT | 1989 – 1991 | VFA 113 | Looking for anyone from VFA 113 |
| Bolagh, Joe | FC | 1989 – 1993 | oem | spectacular |
| Keith, Scott | PNSN | 1989 – 1993 | ESO | had a great time serving on her and met alot of great people, would like to find some old friends again |
| Young, Walter | MM3 | 1989 – 1992 | P1 4MMR | I would like to talk to my old Navy buddies that I served with in the "hole" 4MMR. GO PIT SNIPE'S |
| Steinruck, Brad | ak3 | 1989 – 1991 | s-6 | I had a great time serving. I really miss them days. Looking for Brian Burlew,Greg Macha, Larry Kissinger |
| Mattocks, Tommy (Matty) | ABE3 | 1989 – 1992 | Bow Cats | |
| Mareske, Bruce | MS3 | 1989 – 1991 | Flag Mess / Captain's Mess | |
| Minto, Aaron Tom | EM3 | 1989 – 1991 | E Div | |
| Yanos, Michael | ABH3 | 1989 – 1992 | V-3 | I had a great time on the INDY. I worked with a lot of great people in the hangerbay and in the maintenance department. |
| Dinatale, Edwin (Dino) | ABE2 | 1989 – 1991 | V2 | To all my Maintenance Support guys you were the best, we were short handed but kicked it's ASS. To the people who made it easy, Bob Scowcroft, Gary McPhereson, Jack Albrand, Roberto Tobias. We had some good times. |
| Gorski, Buddy | ABF3 | 1989 – 1991 | V-4 | My memory is not all that good with names but I do remember the "well uhh" over the radio. If anyone remembers me message back |
| Parker, Scott | YN1 (SS) | 1989 – 1991 | Captain's Office | Assigned to Captain's Office. Great command, great CO's: Captain Slater and Captain Ellis. Great crew. |
| Andersen, Ben | E3 | 1989 – 1991 | P3 Engineering | Looking to find the brothers I went to war with. Brothers I saw the world with and brothers I grew up with. |
| Martin, Kieth | AA | 1989 – 1990 | V-2 | |
| Wick, Todd | BM3 | Jan 1989 – Jan 1991 | 1ST | |
| Stiner, Jeff | ABE3 | Jan 1989 – Sep 1991 | V-2 Waist Cats | Best times of my life.. Wish I could go back! |
| Golding, Stephen | HM2 | Jan 1989 – Jun 1991 | H- MEDICL | BEST TIME I HAD WHILE IN THE NAVY |
| Walton, Jim | AZ3 | Jan 1989 – Aug 1992 | V-2 | Pencil pusher in V-2 keeping track of maintenance on the ALRE. Did some time in waist cats as well. Miss all you guys! It's been a long time. Sad to know she's getting sunk. |
| Noblet, Steve | ABH3 | Jan 1989 – 1991 | V3 | Some of the best times of my life. |
| Christy, Michael | ABE3 | Jan 3, 1989 – Aug 15, 1991 | Waist | |
| Brimberry, Dusty | RM3 | Jan 7, 1989 – Mar 15, 1993 | Communications Dept | It was some of the best times in my life. Really enjoyed my time aboard the USS Independence. |
| MacIel, Mario | seaman | Jan 8, 1989 – Jul 22, 1991 | Navigation | |
| Bustos, Freddy | SKSN | Jan 13, 1989 – Aug 13, 1991 | 1st Div. SKSN S8 | HI! |
| Prioleau, Shawn | BM3 S.A.R. | Jan 18, 1989 – Aug 14, 1992 | 2nd DIV S.A.R. Assault Coxwain | So Others May Live I was a the Coxwain and team member of a 26 foot rescue R.I.B. |
| George, David | AA | Jan 20, 1989 – Sep 17, 1990 | V1 Fly-2, TRNG | First 6 months onboard: TAD to Indoctrination, TRNG Airboss saw me and said: "Hey, you're one of mine... report to the flight deck tomorrow!" V1 Fly-2 TAD (again??) to the mess decks! Went to work for the ESO! |
| Waggoner, Lonne | Feb 1989 – Feb 1992 | AIMD IM-2 | ||
| Herrera, Linus | AK2 | Feb 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1993 | S-6 | Great memories of my time onboard the Indy!! |
| Schnell, Chris | ABH-3 | Feb 15, 1989 – Sep 26, 1991 | V-1 | Good times |
| Gabrielson, Barry | AO3 | Feb 22, 1989 – Feb 23, 1993 | G-3weapons/G-4weapons | I hope all my old shipmates are doing well.All I remember is the good times. |
| Anderson, William | MM3 | Mar 15, 1989 – Apr 4, 1991 | M Division | Number 3 Main Engine room MMOW |
| Long, Greg | E3 | Mar 27, 1989 – Mar 27, 1992 | V-1 | |
| Booker, Eric | e3 | Apr 1, 1989 – Mar 1, 1990 | engineering | |
| Leese, Scott | AO3 | Apr 14, 1989 – Oct 18, 1991 | G-3 | What a journey! I met a lot of good friends. It was a good experience in my life. I hope to get in touch with some of those people I served with. Rick, Kelly, Barry, Jimmy, Chief Taylor. Please drop me a line. |
Steed, Greg  | E-5/OS2 | Apr 15, 1989 – Feb 15, 1994 | OI | Its been a long time but still holds some of the fondest times of my life. Miss all the great buds!!! View 'now' Photo |
| Woods, Keith L. | AN | Apr 24, 1989 – Jun 15, 1992 | V-1 | |
| Monsale, Michael | AK2 | May 1989 – Nov 1990 | S-6 | THIS WAS MY BEST TOUR. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TIME I SERVED ON "FREEDOM'S FLAGSHIP". |
| Norris, Rob | AD3 | May 1, 1989 – Aug 22, 1992 | AIMD | Great time in my life. I would enjoy talking to the guys in my shop. I still think about the good times. |
| Heckman, Tyler | DC3 | May 15, 1989 – Aug 15, 1991 | Public affairs office | Looking for my buddy Pete Telford from Jersey who served in the supply area. |
| Stein, Mark | AE3 | May 20, 1989 – May 21, 1991 | VF 154 | |
| Monschke, Keith | DPSA | May 25, 1989 – May 25, 1990 | S7 | Was in ADP division for 1 year. Acheived the rank of DPSA before finishing out the remainder 4 years on board the USS McKee |
| McBain, John | EM3 | Jun 1989 – May 1992 | e | Time of my life |
| Jones, Rodney | E-4/GSM3 | Jun 1989 – May 22, 1992 | MP | Plankowner |
| Hoaglun, Fred | MSSA | Jun 1989 – Nov 1989 | MS | |
| Rogan, Frank | GMG3 | Jun 1, 1989 – Mar 31, 1991 | G2- Weapons | Worked in the sprinkler shop on board the Indy. I served on board 2 other sea commands before discharging from active duty after 9 years. I continued my career in the reserves and retired after 22 years as GMC(SCW/SW). |
| Buchanan, Carl (Buc) | MM1 | Jun 7, 1989 – Jul 1, 1991 | Aux | I enjoyed the entire time I was onboard, one of my better commands |
| Lindsay, Darryl | DKSN | Jun 15, 1989 – Jun 15, 1993 | s4 | |
| Slaten, Todd Aka Slats | RM2 | Jul 1989 – May 1993 | ||
| Roche, Scott | YN1 | Jul 1989 – Dec 1990 | Admin | |
| Brown, Ritch | AK3 | Jul 1989 – Jan 4, 1991 | S-6 | Best ship in the Navy!!!!!!!!!! |
| Wainscott, Jeff | PN3 | Jul 1, 1989 – Jan 10, 1990 | Legal | I really enjoyed my time on the Indy. Hope those of you who served is doing well. |
| Toribio, Roger | BT3 | Jul 11, 1989 – Jul 11, 1991 | P-4 ABC/GAGE Cal. Shop | |
| Thai, Hai | DS2 | Jul 11, 1989 – Dec 21, 1992 | OED | To all my OED gangs:DSC Arroyo,DS1 (4 from PI) Mancini,Figuearo,bubba,DS2 Pucci,Matern, Hancock,Bill,Lee,Dave DS3 Schwind,Kane,Forrester,dark vader,Polk,Rick, |
| Keith, Scott | E3 | Jul 24, 1989 – Apr 15, 1993 | ESO | would like to find some of the shipmates I use to know |
| Stringfellow, Philip | ET2(SW) | Aug 1989 – Jan 1994 | OEC | I enjoyed the time I serve onboard the Indy. Wish I were in contact with more of my old shipmates. The ship has left Bremerton and is in route to Brownsville TX to be scrapped 06/2017. My email is pestring69@gmail.com |
| Arnall, Billy | abe3 | Aug 1, 1989 – | bow cats baby | To all my brothers I left suddenly. But think about u all a lot mass, ape, bowman, nolte, pool,I hope yall are great man some of th best times with you guys. God bless |
| Malone, George | MM1 | Aug 8, 1989 – Jan 17, 1994 | P-1 | A unique and rewarding experience. |
| Kunath, Kenneth (Kendog) | ms3 | Aug 11, 1989 – 1994 | S-2 | Great times in the bake shop aka "The House Of Pain" |
| Barnett, Mike "Barney" | Operations Specialist 2 | Aug 13, 1989 – Aug 1, 1993 | OI Division | This was my first command |
| Chabino, Joe | ABH | Sep 1989 – Jun 1991 | hangerbay | I ENJOYED THE YEARS I WAS ON HER. SEEN ALOT OF PLACES AND ENJOYED EVERYONE MOMENT WITH THE FRIENDS I MET AND HAVE KEPT THREW THE YEARS |
| Lawrence, Michael | AT1 | Sep 1, 1989 – Jan 11, 1991 | IMA | |
| Whalen, Jeff | AQAN | Sep 15, 1989 – Feb 18, 1992 | VF-154 Avionics | I've got some awesome memories of that ship. I miss her and her crew. |
| Erick, Layton | e-3 | Sep 18, 1989 – Sep 23, 1992 | v-2 | |
| Currie, Clinton ( Mike) | BT E-3 | Sep 18, 1989 – Sep 18, 1992 | 2MMR | |
| Pena, Jerry | E6 | Oct 15, 1989 – Sep 15, 1990 | V4 | loved it and hated it. Now in Australia |
| Rivadeneyra, J.r. | EM3 | Oct 20, 1989 – Jan 4, 1993 | E Division | |
| Noble, Lonnie | AC3 | Nov 1989 – Nov 1991 | OC | Hey guys lets hold sweepers in port and starboard passageways and get ready for zone inspection this Friday. |
| Bailey, Terry | ABH2 (AW) | Nov 1989 – Jul 1993 | V-3 | Night shift supervisor.. worked with a bunch of great guys. think of them often. ya'll be safe |
| Meade, Herbert | ABHAN | Nov 1989 – Jun 1991 | V-3 | E-mail adress buugyman39@yahoo.com |
| Schimke, Jay | ABH3 | Nov 1989 – Apr 1991 | V-1 | |
| Smothers, Timothy | SN | Nov 1989 – Jul 1991 | Deck Dept 1st Division | Was my First ship. Oh Boy |
| Rhodes, Fred | RM3 | Nov 1, 1989 – Nov 12, 1991 | COMM | My 1st Ship! Swap to Midway before changing homeports to japan. Those where the days! Westpac... finishing IO time then off the the gulf! cause of crazy azz sadam lol Loved that westpac though rhodesfred@hotmail.com |
| White, James | ABEAR-ABE3 | Nov 1, 1989 – Feb 2, 1992 | V-2 | My first command most memorable my first four years going TAD to the chiefs mess. Having all the hook ups on the ship for the things I needed. Playing cards, launching and recovering aircraft all day and all night. |
| McBride, Michael (Mickey) | E3 | Nov 29, 1989 – Aug 25, 1991 | S3 | This was a good time, miss all those guys. Mike T where are you my Boston boy. I live in CT now,wish we could hook up... |
| Bennett Jr, Gary Lee | E-2 | Dec 1989 – Jun 1991 | BM /2ND | IT WAS A GREAT EXP. I THANK OF YOU GUYS OFTEN, I WILL NEVER FORGET. garybennettjr@yahoo.com |
| Anderson, Kirt (Andyman) | ABE3 | Dec 1989 – Aug 1993 | V-2 | Awesome! Great times!!! would love to hear from all of you...Wager, Nolte, Bowman, Pete, Woody, Jack, Budge, Army, Nugget, Tig, Mas, Glover and anyone else I am forgetting. |
| Giles, Daniel | BM2 | Dec 1989 – 1993 | 1ST | |
| Schroeder, Robert | ABE-3 | Dec 1, 1989 – Nov 1, 1992 | Air-V-2-VLA | I was an ABE working in the VLA department. I am sure that there was alot of my shipmates who wondered why, and would've loved to see me get my hands and body dirty like the rest in my rate. |
| Mas, Anthony | ABE/WORLD FAMOUS BOW CATS | Dec 7, 1989 – Sep 2, 1993 | V-2 | How are all my boys doing from the World Famous BowCats?Harlow,Bowman,Vinny,Nolte, Kievit, Nugget, Wager! And ol Acha, do you still say F__K every other word? I'll never forget all the sleepless nights or countless Launches, MAN UP CAT ONE F__RS. |
| Grant, Larry | SK1 | Dec 10, 1989 – Nov 15, 1992 | S8 | Great tour, made some great friends and learned alot about my self, met my wife because of this ship. Wouldn't change a thing abou this tour. |
| Mejia, James | SK2 | Dec 18, 1989 – Apr 20, 1992 | S-8 / S-1 | My first and last ship in the NAVY...PROUD TO BE A CREW OF THE INDY.. |
| Gallardo, Raul | SK3 | Dec 22, 1989 – Dec 22, 1994 | S-8 | Good old times!!! Learn a lot, met new friends and most of all had a good time and still thinking just like yesterday. |
| Candlish, Scandlish | E3 | Dec 27, 1989 – Jan 30, 1991 | V2 Waist Cats | Amount to nothing? Ha! |
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