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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 2731 crew members registered for the USS Independence (CV 62).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neff, Jaime | AO | 1995 – 1997 | G-3, WEAPONS | |
| Sundquist, Sunshine | AMH3 | 1995 – 1998 | VF-154 Airframes | I look back now and I remember all the good times I had. When I got out all I could remember is all the bad ones. Funny how time does that. To all the people that cares. I'm doing great. I just started my own hydraulic repair shop. Email me. |
| Cain, Josh | IC3 | 1995 – 1998 | E | I had a blast on the Indy. I still see her every once in a while when I drive through Bremerton. I live in Seattle now... would love to get together with some old buddies. |
| Cohen, Matthew | AO3 | 1995 – 1998 | Wepons/G-3 | |
| Hill, Daniel | FC3 | 1995 – 1998 | OEM | |
Truglia, Rob  | AE3 | 1995 – 1998 | IM3/Shop 4/62F | I loved the times of ports and hated the times at sea. Those of us onboard that knew each other will be friends for life. |
| Kulman, Chuck | HT3 | 1995 – 1997 | Pipe shop | Went to Yokosuka and had the time of my life, would like to get ahold of HTC Thomas want to know how he's doing. |
| Adams, Michael | OS2 | 1995 – | Operations | |
| Geggus, John | E-2 | 1995 – 1996 | Aviation Boatswain Handler | Looking for past shipmates that I knew on the Indy or boot camp! |
| Stewart, Eugene | EM3 | 1995 – Nov 1997 | E | holla at me on facebook,I joined the Army 3 years later |
| Hibbs, Jebediah | AE3 | 1995 – 1998 | AIMD | Best time ever! Many great friendships. |
| Mendonca, John | Bt2 | 1995 – 1998 | Eng/supply | 4mmr Maintenance support center Configuration manager cv62 |
| Green, Brian | FN | 1995 – 1997 | P4 | It seems like I find myself thinking back on my time aboard the Indy.They old grey lady took us to some of the greatest spots in Asia! I do miss watching our air wing take off and land for their sea trials |
| Moon, Jimmy | EM3 | 1995 – 1998 | E | |
| Yant, Regan | SN | 1995 – 1997 | G-4 | Miss some of my buds from my time, Yokosuka rocked! |
| Jorgensen, Mark | AKAN | Jan 1995 – Oct 1996 | VA-115 TAD to S-6 | |
| Howard, Jeff | E-5 | Jan 1995 – May 1998 | VAQ-136 | Was the best ship I ever served on. The crew worked hard together and we played hard together. |
| Merrell, Christopher (Matt) | PC3 | Jan 4, 1995 – Sep 22, 1998 | Deck and Post Office | Started off in Deck Dept and struck into the PC rate before transferring after DECOM. By far the best ship I have ever served on. Lots of great shipmates too! |
| Piscia, Greg | ms e-2 | Jan 11, 1995 – Sep 28, 1997 | cook | did you work as a cook on the indy let me know |
| Scimonetti, James | DC2 | Jan 15, 1995 – Oct 1, 1999 | Damage Control | |
| Jeffrey Welskopf, Jeff | BT3/MM3 | Jan 15, 1995 – May 20, 1998 | P2 (3MMR- BT side) Legal- MAA Shack | Back when Life was simple... |
| Liddle, Kevin | E-3 | Jan 15, 1995 – May 29, 1996 | Air Division Plane Handler | |
| Burnett, Jos | AW2 | Jan 24, 1995 – Sep 28, 1997 | ox | I loved partying in Rappongi!!! write to me, if you remember. |
| Blount, Donnie Spooky | E3 | Jan 25, 1995 – Apr 10, 1997 | G-3 WEAPONS | WHATS UP TO ALL MY INDEPEDNCE FAMILY OUT THERE HIT ME UP doonie_blount@yahoo.com |
| Glover, Cameron | OS3 | Jan 29, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998 | OI | |
| Ulrich, "merv" | EM3 | Jan 30, 1995 – Apr 15, 1998 | Some good times here. | |
| Wassberg, Clarence | PRAR-PR3 | Feb 1995 – Mar 1998 | VFA-192 | My first and best ship. |
| Hall, Zack | OS3 | Feb 1995 – Mar 1999 | OI | |
| Ulrich, Merv | e4 | Feb 1, 1995 – Feb 1, 1998 | E-Divison | Great ship, piss poor leadership at the divison level. |
| Aaron, Redd | MMFN | Feb 1, 1995 – Aug 8, 1998 | Engineering | What up! If any of my past shipmates see this please get up with me! Yo Baby Boy, Nuni, Big kitchen, Tat! Miss you guys! |
| Hendricks, Dean | OS3 | Feb 5, 1995 – Aug 15, 1997 | OPS / OI | Great time on the ship. Travel Asia and spent time in the Gulf. |
| Lamb, Mike | E-3 / AN | Feb 6, 1995 – Oct 15, 1996 | VA-115 Eagles | Best squadron on the ship. I am pround to say I served on the Indy. I had many memories. Thanks |
| Phillips, James | EM4 | Feb 7, 1995 – Oct 4, 1998 | E- Div | It's been along time, but loved my time aboard the 6 deuce. Feel free to send an email (jamesphillips631e@hotmail.com) or Facebook me @ James Phillips. |
| Barnes, Charles | AN | Feb 10, 1995 – Aug 3, 1997 | VA-115 and V-3 | I miss you guys alot but not the situation |
| Dejacques, John | AO3 | Feb 28, 1995 – Mar 10, 1998 | G-3 | I can't believe they are going to sink the indy! What a great ship. |
| Leblanc, Jason | HT3 | Mar 1995 – Jul 1998 | R | |
| Dematteis, Tommy | ABFAN | Mar 1, 1995 – Jan 1, 1998 | V4 | Made the best friends of my life. I still keep in touch with them. Lost touch with many more. Nothing like watching the first bird land for a cruise. No greater feeling than watching the last bird fly off. I miss those 2am Beef Bowls. |
| Wiggan, Alton Junior | e-3 | Mar 18, 1995 – Mar 8, 1997 | p2/3mmr | |
| Yohner, Shane | BT/MM E4 | Mar 21, 1995 – Oct 3, 1998 | P1-#1MMR | |
| Loveland, Michael | ADAN | Mar 24, 1995 – Mar 28, 1998 | VAQ-136 | MAN, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED. I STILL CATCH MYSELF THINKING BACK TO THAT TIME. REMEMBERING ALL OUR DEPLOYMENTS, PORT VISITS, WORKUPS, AND SHELLBACK INITIATION. |
| Kline, Curt | PN3(SW) THEN / PN1(SW) NOW | Mar 31, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | X-1 | I grew up in the INDY it seems... being my first command, joining the Navy right out of high school. If any of you knew me, or remember me singing with "Major and the Lube Oil Leaks", send me a note. I'd be glad to hear from you. |
| Spencer, Jim | AO3 | Apr 1995 – Oct 1998 | G-3 Weapons | Keep in touch |
| Trujillo, Jason | ADAN/E-3 NOW AD2 AW E-5 | Apr 1, 1995 – Aug 20, 1998 | AIMD | To all who was there we had a good time alot of time out at sea but it was worth it all. |
| Settle, Michael(Bigmac) | MM3(SW) | Apr 1, 1995 – Sep 1998 | P-3 | 3MMR, learned a lifetime of steaming knowledge compared to today's navy. it is a whole new game these days. The last of the 1200 pound sailors are almost gone |
| Brown, Martin | E4/HM3 | Apr 3, 1995 – Jan 16, 1998 | Medical | Omg what a blast |
| Dixon, Matthew "Vinny" | AZ3 | Apr 22, 1995 – Oct 10, 1998 | AIMD/IM-3 | I had a great time aboard "Indy". She was a great ship and during her service, the best in the fleet! |
| Zellers, Andrew | AC3 | May 1995 – Oct 1998 | OPS/OC | |
| Chambers, James | PC3 | May 1995 – Apr 1997 | S12 | |
| Wilson, Teriko | aoan | May 1995 – Dec 1997 | g-1 | |
| Hall, Scott | E-3 | May 12, 1995 – Jun 13, 1998 | G-3/G-4 Weps | sgh217@yahoo.com |
| Head, Thomas / Trace | 2-3 | May 14, 1995 – May 12, 1997 | s-2 | I miss paying spades and dominoes during the break times. |
| Sweet, Chris | SN SWEET | May 20, 1995 – Oct 20, 1998 | DECK 1ST AND 2ND | MISS WALKING DOWN THE THE HANGER BAY. GOING UNDERWAY WITH SOME REAL GOOD SHIPMATES. PLAYED ON THE INDY WARRIOR FOOTBALL TEAM WON TWO USFJ CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE CREW. |
| Jones, Chad | DPSA WHEN ARRIVED DP3 WHEN LEFT | May 25, 1995 – Aug 16, 1998 | Started in ASW went to CVIC | The only command I ever had, but the friends I made are never forgotten. |
| Johnson, Eric "big J" | DC3 (SW) | May 25, 1995 – Oct 15, 1998 | Damage Control | God bless this ship. I loved every moment on her She truly was the best ship in the 7th fleet (Japan) I only wish she wasnt going to sunk. I would like to see her again. I was there for her decommissioning and I cried. god bless sixduece |
| Quintrall, Walter | AN | Jun 1995 – Feb 1998 | S-5/V-1 | |
| Dupire, Jason | AO3 | Jun 1995 – Oct 1998 | G3 | |
| Dupire, Jason | AO3 | Jun 1, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | G-3/Weapons | |
| Zayas, Mark "cheezer" | AMS 3 | Jun 1, 1995 – Jun 20, 1998 | VFA-195 Dambusters/Plane Captain & Airframes | It was great being stationed on such a great ship in such a great country. Damn shame was on restriction for Sydney. |
| Landry, Jake | AE3 | Jun 4, 1995 – Jul 6, 1998 | AIMD | Many good times and good friends that I'll remember forever. |
| Gizzo, John / Proffesor | AT3 | Jun 5, 1995 – Jan 29, 1998 | V-2 | |
| Kraus, Michael | PR3 | Jun 6, 1995 – Jun 15, 1998 | VAW-115 | Teamwork and pride, no other ship compairs to her. |
| Pratt, Dion, Ronico | YN3 | Jun 6, 1995 – Sep 8, 1998 | X-2 division Captains office/;XO's Office | I loved my captains, the crew and Ms. Lady herself Independence. We worked her out in her last days and she never let us down, she set it off and left. I was the last to leave her after the captain. here w/her in WA. |
| Muehls, Jake | AR - ABF3 | Jun 10, 1995 – Aug 1, 1998 | v4 | Many good memories. Think often of the guys I partied. Grew up fast but had fun doing it. Miss the closeness the crew had, not like today. |
| Coleman, Eric | E-3/E-4--ADAN/AD3 | Jun 11, 1995 – Jul 13, 1997 | AIMD/1M-2 | ***CV-62*** That's what it was when I got there... Many old people that I know on here, and I,m sure you remember me too.. Just to say hello to you all, and "THE INDY" is the best, for now and ever.... Take care all!!!! |
| Majors, Gregory | PR3 | Jun 18, 1995 – Apr 28, 1998 | VFA-192 | I wish the Indy was still commissioned. There will never be another ship and airwing (CAG-5)that worked so well together. |
| Hendricks, Tony | E-3/SKSN | Jun 19, 1995 – Jul 21, 1998 | S-8 | SERVED ABOARD THIS WONDERFUL SHIP AS A STOREKEEPER. THE INDY BEING MY FIRST TOUR OF DUTY INSPIRED ME TO STAY IN THE NAVY. HAD GREAT PEOPLE AND EXCELLENT TEAM WORK ABOARD HER! |
| More, Kenneth | LCDR | Jul 1995 – Aug 1997 | Medical | A warm hello to all the outstanding shipmates I met during a remarkable tour. |
| Bryan, Dewayne | BT1 ON INDY RETIRED MMCM | Jul 1, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | 2MMR AT FIRST 4MMR REST OF TIME | 4 MMR BURNER FRONT WAS THE PLACE TO BE WHEN THE FLAMES WENT OUT; THOSE CIGARS WERE DAMN GOOD. JUST LIKE THE DOOR SAID, SADAAM, WE CAME BACK TO GET YOU! |
| Ragan, Christopher | E-4/HM3 | Jul 15, 1995 – Sep 1998 | Medical | After leaving the USS Independence, I went back to school. I currently have my Master's Degree in Nursing, and work as an Assistant Director of Nursing Services for a large medical group in Seattle, WA. |
| Shugart, Barry | AT3 | Jul 29, 1995 – Apr 20, 1998 | IM-3 | Best place on the ship |
| Ramirez, Gilbert | OS | Aug 1995 – Feb 1997 | OI | Good friends, good memories, bad mistakes. |
| Rhudy, Daniel | DS2 | Aug 1995 – Sep 1998 | OPS - OED, OE13 | Indy holds a special place in my heart. I loved the times I had with my buddies. I never stop thinking about my Honch crawling. Ha-ha! |
| Deffner, Les | FC2 | Aug 1995 – Jul 1998 | OPS/OEM | The years I served aboard the USS Independence were three of the best years of my life. The guys I served with, or hung out with, or met were all awesome. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Nash, Joe | Lt | Aug 1995 – Jul 1998 | G-3 | |
| Foreman, Shawn | HM3 | Aug 1, 1995 – Aug 1, 1997 | medical | I was Not really on the Indy i was stationed at the Hosipital at Yokosuka Navy Base Looking for friends |
| Cox, Charlie | DC2 | Aug 3, 1995 – Sep 28, 1998 | Damage Control | One of the best and worse times of my life. I enjoyed the friends and travel, but sometimes living conditions were tough. |
| Clay, David | Seaman | Aug 8, 1995 – Jul 5, 1998 | deck 3rd div. | being my first command all male and laid back i enjoyed every minute of being aboard and the fun times in japan |
| Bragg, Scott Braxton | OS2 | Aug 15, 1995 – Sep 20, 1998 | OI | |
| Gordon, Rich | MM3 (SW) | Aug 18, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | Eng. (AUX-1) | |
| Peecher, Erik | CTO3(SW) | Sep 1, 1995 – Sep 3, 1998 | OS/ Operations | I was a CTO onboard .. I Miss and loved it.. If you were there from 95-98 email me.. We did it the best... Club A, Buffs, Popeyes.. Bahrain, Australlia.. Hong Kong.. Nobody had as much fun as we did... |
| Clay, Cassius | SEAMAN E-3 | Sep 6, 1995 – Jul 7, 1998 | 3RD. DIV DEACK DEPT. | I remember painting the sides and getting underway for 2 typhoons . she was a strong ship with a stronger crew. |
| Belknap, Jeremiah | E-5 | Sep 25, 1995 – Sep 25, 1998 | V-1 | Good times. |
| Grimm, Donald | HT1(SW/AW) | Sep 27, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | Repair | I was the LPO of the CHT shop and the LPO of the pipe shop. I had some good times on her and met some good people. Thanks. |
| Grimm, Donald | HT1 (SW) | Sep 27, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | Repair | The best ship of my career. Alot of good shipmates. |
| Trough, Lester | ABH3 | Oct 1, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998 | V-1 | |
| Henderson, Mike | DC3 | Oct 11, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | DC | great ship, loved seeing the world. would like to chat with old shipmates from her. |
| Magpantay, Rogelio | E-6 | Oct 15, 1995 – Nov 16, 1998 | S2 | My first carrier but I learned a lot of shipboard knowledge and exercise my leadership well. I decom this ship and I really put a lot of time to preserved her. |
| Howe, Ralph | AKAN | Oct 28, 1995 – Mar 1, 1998 | S-6, AIMD IM-1 | Learned all about life, on a ship based in Japan |
| Henderson, Michael | DCFN | Oct 29, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | DC | i loved that ship and all the great buddies i had to leave behind, if i could id turn back time to sail with all my mates again!!! id like to find anyone who served as a dc man or in repair division |
| Dwiggins, Ashley | MMCM(SS/AW) | Nov 1995 – Oct 1998 | Command Master Chief | The tour on Indy and getting to know the crew at sea and on shore was absolutely the greatest way to end a 30 year career. |
| Mentz, Shaun | OS# | Nov 6, 1995 – Sep 30, 1999 | OI | |
| Higgins, Patrick | SH3 | Nov 9, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | Supply 3 | I will never forget the "INDY" God Bless to all who served on her! |
| Higgins, Patrick | SH3 | Nov 9, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998 | S3 | Hello Higgins here. I served on the "Indy from November 95 to decom. I hale from Buffalo NY. I was a barber, ships store operator and tad to master at arms division. God bless to all my shipmates! |
| Shankweiler, Ray "Shank" | AE3 | Nov 15, 1995 – Aug 15, 1998 | IM-3 | Best time I've had in the Navy. Great times and great buddies. Still in. Can be contacted shankweilerr@nimitz.navy.mil |
| Nelson, Darvin (Nut) | E-4 | Nov 20, 1995 – Oct 7, 1998 | P-3 #1 AMR | Loved Japan!!! |
| Reder, "radar" | MM3 | Nov 30, 1995 – Sep 30, 1998 | P2/2MMR | The first night on the boat they got me so drunk I blacked out and woke up hog tied in my rack! (you know who you are)haha! I once almost got pissed on when I was bilge diving.(you know who you are, BT2 Lau)haha I miss those days... |
| Hill, Matthew | AO3 | Dec 1, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998 | G-3 |
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