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USS America (CV 66) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS America (CV 66). 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 2922 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Smith, Thomas L. , III	ENLISTED	1974 – 1976		Hello, This is actually my brother's name, who served on the ship from 1974-76. Tommy worked the elevators I think during his tenure. Anyone knowing him, please email!! He got sick in Naples, Italy, and never returned to active duty.
McDonald, Chuck	MMFA	1974 – 1975	M	Worked in 3MMR. Can't say it was always fun.
Bridges, Bruce	EM2	1974 – May 5, 1977	E
Smith, Forrest	AMH-1	1974 – 1976	VF-142 Master of Arm in the mess deck and ship
William C. Smith Jr, Smitty	FA	1974 – 1976	fireman	I am searching for some of my friends from the Uss America. I live in Memphis, Tennessee. I do not remember his first name but J. Gerst is one of the people I am looking for.
Allen, Tom	ABE3	1974 – 1975	V2 cat 1	I'd love to hear from any of my past V2 crew members.
Vasselo, Tony ( Peg )	EM2	Jan 1974 – May 2, 1977	E	C&E Shop was the place to be on the America!
Floyd, Timothy (Pinky)	AT-3	Jan 1974 – Aug 1974	VAQ-133	I enjoy my time on America. I met alot of friends I will never forget. Best time of my life! MAY AMERICA REST IN PEACE
Hoyt, Craig	AT2	Jan 1974 – Oct 1976	VF-142
Wessel, Mark	EMFN	Jan 1974 – Jun 1977	E	2 Meds N. Atlantic GITMO (that sucked) 1 mo early out (wish I went to RIO)
Harrell, Jerry	Radioman Second Class	Jan 1974 – Jan 1976	Communications
Harris, Lester	E-2 / Boiler Tech	Jan 1974 – Jul 1974	B
Salazar, Luis	ADJAN	Jan 1, 1974 – Sep 1, 1974	VF-143	Attacted to VF-143 Pukin Dogs. If anybody knows the where abouts of any other please e-mail thank you. 73-75
Kirkland, J. C.	DS1	Jan 1, 1974 – Aug 17, 1977	OZ and Supply
Carpenter, David	ABE3	Jan 1, 1974 – Aug 7, 1975		Enjoyed the Med cruise in '74 and playing rugby for the Norfolk Irish while we were in the yards in '75. Sorry to hear it was sunk as a target, last saw it from a freeway bridge in Philly back in '02.
Daniels, Michael	HM2	Jan 2, 1974 – May 26, 1975	H	had some great times
Gindhart, Russell	ADJ2	Jan 3, 1974 – Aug 4, 1974	VAQ133
Painter, Kenneth		Jan 3, 1974 – Aug 3, 1974	vf-142	a most memorable cruse. was tad to vent shop to start then went to flight deck as plain capt. whould love to hear from anyone. rainmaker49@msn.com
Croze, Douglas	ABH3	Jan 4, 1974 – Jun 12, 1977	V-3	Worked in the hanger deck. finsihed up as hanger deck yellow shirt
Hillman, Chuck	MM3	Jan 4, 1974 – May 4, 1977	A	Left Navy after 12 years as MMCSW. Retired civil Service after 22 year career at MARMC managing Engineering Maintenance programs.
Palmer, James (Jimbo)	DS1	Jan 18, 1974 – Nov 23, 1977	IOIC OZ div	I'm dissapointed a ship with the name "America" was sunk instead of used for tourism. I would have loved to show my wife and kids where I worked. I'm happy people are adding there names to the crew list, I found two.
Yarbrough, Russell	ABF3	Feb 4, 1974 – 1975	V4	I hope to hear from some of the guys that was on ship with me.
Sheldon, Jeffrey	GMT2	Feb 16, 1974 – Feb 23, 1977	W	Great to serve on such a fine ship.
Sheldon, Jeffrey	GMT2	Feb 20, 1974 – Feb 26, 1977	W	Spent many fine times aboard, made 2 meds, 1 north Atl and nursed her through the yards. Sorry to hear of her sinking, but she proved her value even in death. Better that she went doing some good for the Navy, than just rusting away at the dock..
Gongre, Les	AO2	Feb 28, 1974 – Feb 28, 1978	VA-15 AO shop
Jones, Tim "Salt"	ABHAN	Mar 1974 – Oct 1977	V1	Looking for old friends,had a great time working on the flight deck, with several excellent shipmates.
Nagy, John (Nag)	BTFN	Mar 1974 – Dec 1976	B
Wurster, Walter	BT 2	Mar 1, 1974 – Sep 16, 1977	B
Kuhlmann, Al	DP3	Mar 10, 1974 – Jun 20, 1977	S-7	Reported as an 18-year-old E-2 while she was anchored at Athens. Made two Med Cruises and one to the North Atlantic (man, was that cold and rough). Due to fuel shortages, we spent plenty of time in Spanish, Italian, and Greek ports.
Obrian, Obe	GMMSN	Mar 14, 1974 – Jun 15, 1978	Weapons Division
Townsend, Tom / Big T	SM2	Mar 20, 1974 – Sep 9, 1977	Communications	I remember all the good times onboard and on the beach. Graet friends were made but sorry to say since my discharge have lost contact with all. Pray and hope they are allright and enjoying their lives fully.
Johnson, Vernon	AMSAN	Apr 1974 – Nov 1976	AIMD AIRFRAMES	MED CRUISE WAS AWSOME 1976 WAS THE ROUGHEST
Sheely, James	ADJ3	Apr 1974 – Mar 1978	VA187	Was a jet mech on A7 with TF41 and worked on TF30
Stout, Doug	DS1	Apr 1974 – Dec 1977	OZ	Looking for some old shipmates - found two on this site already!
Howell, Lamar	OS2	Apr 1974 – Jul 1977	CIC division	I remember Chaplain Dean Cook and many friends in the Christian fellowship group. Trash bobbing up and down in the wake, thousands of stars at night, refueling, exploring the entire ship, playing chess, shore leave. :)
Spitaliere, John Spats	ABE1	Apr 3, 1974 – Mar 6, 1977	v2 arresting gear	looking for old buddies
McAlister, Bert	IC2	Apr 9, 1974 – Dec 30, 1976	V-2	Definitely my best time in the Navy. We had a great crew, and the ship was in excellent condition. I relish the distinction of serving aboard when she was a CVA and CV. Loved flight OPS. Favorite squadron call sign - Commanche Trail of RVAH-1.
Huffman, Larry	PNSN/PN3	May 1974 – Mar 15, 1976	X Division/Personnel Office	My service on the America seems like a lifetime ago because it truly was. Have nothing but fond memories of my Naval service and all the great shipmates I served with. We were all so young and full of life. God bless you
Miranda, Roland	BM3	May 8, 1974 – Jul 23, 1978	boat crew
Nygren, Jeff	EM3/EM2	Jun 1974 – Aug 1977	E	C&E Shop. My kids say I'm deaf; I blame catapault #4.
Murphy, Richard	MM2	Jun 1974 – Jun 1976	A-3	HELLO HEllo Hello Is there anybody in/there out there?
Tipps, Stephen "Waldo"	DP2	Jun 1, 1974 – Nov 30, 1978	OZ	I will miss not having the oportunity to visit the ship again. I did visit the USS Lexington in Texas and the smell brought back all the memories.
Du Bose, Jeff	PH3	Jul 1974 – Jan 1978	OP	Not much good to say. So I'll just remember some good people I met.
Cardona, Gary	HT3	Jul 1974 – Dec 1975	R-1	I was in the Shipfitter Shop. Made E-4 while onboard. Been in touch with only one other member since I was discharged. Any of you guys still out there?
Walden, Larry	ADJ2	Jul 1974 –	VQ2 Detachment	Mar 74, I stood on the flight deck watched an EA3B on final catch the wire and go over the side all aboard made it out picked up by helo
Tomlinson, Paul	AD1(AW)	Jul 1, 1974 – Jul 15, 1977	VS-28	I WAS IN VS-28 WHEN THEY DEPLOYED AFTER THE TRANSITION FROM THE "OLD" STOOFs TO THE S-3A VIKINGS. I WAS WORKING IN THE ORDNANCE SHOP AS A RATED "AD". HAVEN'T SEEN THE OLD FRIENDS OR LADY IN QUITE A WHILE. HOPE TO SOON THO. RED
Wagner, Ed	FTM3	Jul 27, 1974 – Dec 20, 1974	FOX
Coyne, John	E4	Jul 28, 1974 – Jul 28, 1977	CATCC	What a Life experience. Met so many friends not only on the ship but in other countries.So sad to see the America decommisioned and sunk.Lotta memories on that ship.
Williams, Little Willie	rm3	Jul 30, 1974 – Jul 30, 1978	cr division	hey man, how are you doing do you remember me and are you still living in 'E" town let me know
Carson, Curtis R	os3	Aug 1974 – Jul 1978	CIC	I got onboard 1974 , made 2 med cruises. rio de janeiro, gitmo, and had 4 yrs. of fun. Would love to do it all again. retired with 24 yrs of service.(not all Navy) I'd love to hear from my old buddies!!(Larry Forgette, Jeff Stillwell,etc.)
Drew, Robert	EMC	Aug 5, 1974 – Feb 18, 1977	E	CPOIC of the C&E shop and then Electrical Distribution. We had a great crew of electricians and I will always remember my time aboard the America. It will be a sad day when she is gone.
Cole, Calvin	AG2	Aug 5, 1974 – May 12, 1976	OA	Left the service in Spring of 1976...college and then into the civilian world of work. Retired in 2015. Live in Durham, NC. cole53@yahoo.com
Ujcic, Jeff	ABF3	Aug 10, 1974 – Jun 9, 1978	V-4 Aviation Fuels	Great times on 2 Med cruises, and a cruise to South America (Brazil ) Any former ship mates out there, please contact me !!!!!!!!
Williams, Steve	RM2	Aug 25, 1974 – Mar 3, 1976	Communications
Porter, Michael	MS2	Aug 29, 1974 – Aug 29, 1977	S5	the america was my best adventure
Hobbs, Tom	AQ2	Sep 1974 – Dec 1978	IM3, Shop 4
Price, Randy	MM3	Sep 1974 – May 1978	M - Div
Paulette, Gary	PT3	Sep 4, 1974 – Aug 13, 1978	OZ	Bunch-O-Meds, a few Gitmo's and 1 Brazil..... Never would change a thing.
Coyne, John	E4	Sep 10, 1974 – Jul 20, 1977	OC/CATCC/ATO	Had the best time visiting all those places.I wanna say thanks to Watson,Buck,Gannon,Wil and Nelson for helping me back to the boat on numerous occasions.That beer from Brazil will getcha everytime
Lucas, Robert (Bud)	E3	Sep 15, 1974 – May 15, 1976	executive	Lost contact over the years with all shipmates and friends. If you served during this period please email.
Brandon, Mark	E2	Sep 22, 1974 – Jul 22, 1977	cr	had good time should of stayed on
Kleinmaier, Guenter	ADJ2	Oct 1974 – Mar 1974	RVAH-1	Lots of shore patrol in Athens, Tulone, Barcelona and Valencia
Swislow, Alan (Swiss)	IC2	Oct 1974 – Aug 1975	E
Proctor, Paul	SNGMT	Oct 1974 – Sep 1975	Special Weapons	Started my Navy career on board.
Curtis, Danny	SN	Oct 1974 –	communications
Mears, Beau	E4	Oct 10, 1974 – Sep 23, 1978	VA-87 Golden Eagles squadron	Made 2 Med cruises on the USS America CV-66 One cruise to South America to Rio we spent time in Yuma AZ. Pueto Rico for awhile. Like to re-connect with fellow Goldebn warriors. I have great memories of some great men
Woolford, Charlie	HM3	Oct 11, 1974 – Jul 24, 1976	H	What a ride! Had some good times and met some great people. Medical work was interesting and I learned a lot. We did a lot of work but made up for it with a ton of fun!
Phillips, Mark P.	E-4, CS... WAS SWITCHED TO MMS	Nov 1974 – Aug 1, 1975	S - 2	Served on Her after "A" School. Onboard in Norfolk, Traveled up Portsmouth River to PNSY, Drydocked. Left the ship, and the service. Should have fought hard and stayed in. My heart was with the guys and the SHIP, all throughout my life.
Storms, Rick	bt3	Nov 1974 – Jul 1977	b
Miller, James	MMFN	Nov 1974 – Jul 1, 1975	M	I finished my tour of duty on the America after my previous duty ship was decommissioned. The America was in drydock the entire time in Portsmouth, VA. Still a very memorable time for me!
Rehfeld, Mike	ABH2	Nov 15, 1974 – Jul 31, 1978	V-1 & V-3	Had a great time and now that I look back, wish I would have done some things differently and stayed in.
Burrell, Forrest/ Big B	E-6 MM1	Nov 15, 1974 – 1979	M- DIVISION	WORKED IN 2 AUX EVAP ROOM ON FIRST TOUR, DURING SECOND TOUR WORKED IN NUMBER 1 MAIN MACHINERY ROOM
Phillips, Mark P.	PO3/MMS	Nov 21, 1974 – Aug 1, 1975	S-2	was CS/SD rating; Changed to Mess Management Specialist.
Nicklas, Mark	ASEM3	Dec 1974 – Sep 1978	AIMD/GSE	Worked in the Combat Air Start Section. Had a great time work with Soup, Tiny, Worm, Gus, Hicks & Chumley
Harding, Roger	GMM#	Dec 1974 – Oct 1977	GM	Lots of fond memories of a great ship and great crew
Ledet, Russell	PH 1	Dec 1974 – May 1976	OP	Retired in 1980, I moved back home to Houston TX. I Retired from Western Geo and moved to DeRidder La. in 2007. I had a stroke in 2013 and learned that I had CLL Leukemia, a present from Vietnam. Now living in Chattanooga
Van Meter, Robert	AK1	Dec 4, 1974 – Sep 1, 1979	S-6	No more boats for me!!! This was enough crusing for me for a life time.
Ward, Richard (Rik)	ABH 3	Dec 21, 1974 – Oct 17, 1978	V3	2 Med. cruses. Rio cruse becoming a Shell back 1977. V3 Red shirt 1 year. Yellow shirt Director 3 years. Completed 612 accident free moves during last Med cruse setting new V3 record
Glass, Dean	GMM3	Dec 27, 1974 – Aug 23, 1977	GM	Wish I would have stayed in, Miss the ole girl and my ship mates. Spent a lot of time in the starboard and port missle house.

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