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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 2904 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Dvorshock, David V. | ABE2 | 1976 – 1981 | V-2 | Served aboard as #3 Arresting Gear Room PO and as hook runner. Also was duty driver for Commanding Officer Robert B. Fuller and for Admiral C.C. Smith while the ship was deployed to the Mediterrean. |
Kiley, Dean | ICFN | 1976 – 1979 | E | Good times, bad times... Would lie to hear from old friends. |
Kamp, Bill | AD2 | 1976 – 1979 | VA15 | 2 med cruises. 1 S.American. Where are you guys? Very sad to know America is gone. Never forgotten!! |
Cockerham, Gary | AX3 | 1976 – 1978 | HS-15, TDY AIMD | Met some great folks while I served on our nations flagship, lots of great memories. Having a blast in Spain, Italy, and Brazil, throwing purloined eggs back at shellbacks from the elevator during the iniation, (payed dearly for that), Hey Spanky! |
Barnhard, Jamie / Barny | ADJ | 1976 – 1977 | VF-142 | I'd like to hear from anyone that was in VF-142 or VF-143 Email me at Seakatt1@aol.com |
Jordan, Steve | AD3 | 1976 – 1979 | VA-176 THUNDERBOLTS | Made 3 cruises on her working on the flight deck |
Loglia, Dan | AD-3 | 1976 – 1978 | VA-87 | |
Dinn, Edward | EI | 1976 – 1979 | AVORD | 3 MED CRUISES,1 CARRIBEAN,AND A SOUTH AMERICAN CRIUSE.BEST TIME OF MY LIFE.AVORD.... |
Watson, Roger | em3 | 1976 – 1979 | v2 plat elect on cap | |
Hamilton, Jd | YN2/E-5 | 1976 – Oct 1980 | X.O. Division | |
Bergstrom, Edwin | EM3 | 1976 – 1978 | E | |
Vandermark, Hal | ABE3 | 1976 – 1980 | V-2 Waist Cats | |
Parks, Larry R. | E3- MMFN | 1976 – 1983 | M- Engineering | Hello. This is actually Larry Parks' daughter. He passed and I am looking for pics and to learn about his military life. If you served with my father please feel free to contact me. I don't know a lot about his division. |
Meehan, Peter | GMM3 | 1976 – 1978 | gm/weps | can't believe it's been 37 years since I was in the navy..looking for anybody from gm division in the mid 70's..especially the starboard house crew |
Mullikin, Patrick Timothy | J02 | 1976 – 1977 | Admin | It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. |
Quine, George | Mssn | 1976 – 1976 | S2 | |
Miller, Daro | ABH3 | 1976 – 1980 | V3 | Director of aircraft movement for 4 years and our crew never scratched a plane |
Digirolamo, Mark | BM 2 / E-5 | 1976 – 1979 | 1st | Looking for fellow shipmates, enjoyed my time aboard this amazing ship and would love hearing from anyone who remembers me, have been retired for 6 years now , still married to my wife of 45 yrswith 2 sons and 5 grand ki |
Wallace, Grant | ATC/E7 | 1976 – 1977 | VA176 | Need the name of the young AB that was killed on the flight deck while no load testing. While on Med Ceuise 1976 -1977. Thank you |
Fitzpatrick, George | QMSA | 1976 – 1976 | Navigation | Med Cruise Spain, Naples, Bari, Taranto, Italy, Rhodes Greece, provided support for US citizen evacuation from Beirut, Lebanon, Naples Italy (Ruins of Pompeii), Mallorca, Spain departed ship for Naval sub school Groton, |
Falck, Tim | IC3 | 1976 – 1979 | Electrical | Loved that girl,broked my heart when they sank her!! |
Cross, Frank | AX3 | Jan 1976 – Mar 12, 1979 | AIMD IM3 | Was stationed on board the America in IM3, Shop 5 and shop 2. Am interested in hearing from former shipmates. Am looking for AT2 Rick Hammell (1976 Med Cruise) who was my supervisor and AT1 Rex Barber (1977-1978 Med Cruise) |
Epstein, Marc | AN | Jan 1976 – Jun 1976 | V-1 | |
Borba, John | Jan 1, 1976 – Nov 30, 1976 | I am entering this info for my brother. He worked on helicopters on this aircraft carrier. He passed away while on leave on December 24,1976 of CO poisoning with 3 other Navy personnel. I wish he was here..... | ||
Watson, John | SH3 | Jan 7, 1976 – Jun 15, 1979 | S-3 | Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me, or was in my division. |
Hamilton, J.D. | YN2 | Jan 8, 1976 – Oct 10, 1980 | X.O.' Yeoman | Med's and South America cruise. |
Isherwood, Archie | CPL | Jan 15, 1976 – Jul 2, 1978 | MARDET | Saw the world: two med-cruises, cruise to Rio; Made many close friendships, in retrospect, a great way to end my teen years. If I could do it all over again-- I would! :) |
Dito, Taga | SN | Jan 21, 1976 – Jan 21, 1979 | 1st | Hello! |
Woodworth, Harold L. | ETR2 | Feb 1976 – Aug 1979 | Ops ET Shop 1 | |
Hewitt, Michael | EM3 | Feb 1976 – Dec 9, 1979 | E | Worked in C&E shop. I had a great time on the America and wish I had stayed in the Navy. I loved the t raveling and friends I made there. Larry Thompson, Bruce Busby, Jimmy Sox, are you guys still out there? |
Crum, Greg | ABH3 | Feb 1976 – Jan 1978 | Feb 1976 to Jan 1978 | has been a very, very long time but I remember it like it was just a little while ago. I was in Crash & Salvage and enjoyed my time aboard the America and was very saddened to hear of her final destiny. |
Mulee, Guy | AMS-1 | Feb 2, 1976 – Jun 20, 1978 | IM-2 | Great memories, best of my career. I've retired now from the reserves as a Senior Chief. Fantastic time and the best part is those I served with. |
Quertermous, Mouse | MM 3 | Feb 10, 1976 – Jun 16, 1982 | A Division A gang GANG | worked out of the Hdy shop and all so worked on the librity boats. |
Burleson, Jeffrey | ASHAN | Feb 16, 1976 – Feb 19, 1979 | IM-4 | Was the best 3 years spent in the Navy.On the greatest ship in the fleet. Now you live on where it counts. In the heart of a crewmember you helped form into a sea going sailor. Now its your turn to rest. Good Bye old girl. You protected us. |
Parkinson, Tom 'Parky' | AQ1 | Mar 1976 – Dec 1976 | VF-143 - AIMD IM3 | Great time Med Cruise!! One fantastic crew. Wish I was back there. |
McTee, Ray | AT3 | Mar 1976 – Sep 1977 | VFP 63 Det 5 AIMD avionics | Plane captain on 76 med cruise. Worked AIMD on Rio trip. |
Conway, Ralph (Raulo) | OS3 | Mar 1976 – Aug 1979 | ||
Arnold, Doug | AK2 | Mar 1976 – Dec 18, 1978 | S1C | |
Gearlds, Tony | AO3 | Mar 1976 – Jun 1979 | AVORD Weapons Elevator Shop | |
Griffin, James Grif | E2 | Mar 1976 – Oct 1976 | V-2 | I enjoyed my time with the "Waste Cats". I would be remembered for running the R&T. I painted Spirit of 76 in Red White & Blue on my R&T Engine (Bicentennial year) also painted a green jersey Tiger on the tool room door |
Varisco, Eric | E-5 | Mar 1976 – May 1979 | Fox Division | Fire Control Technician from 1976-1979 |
Fultz, Les | EM3 | Mar 1976 – Jun 1979 | E | Worked in Distribution & Flight Deck Lighting. Retired now & just found this site. |
Scheeler, William | QM2 | Mar 1976 – Nov 1979 | Navigation | Being retired now I think of my navy time and all my shipmates that I miss. It was a great experience traveling the world and knowing such great guys. |
Duffy, Greg | SKSN | Mar 1, 1976 – Oct 20, 1978 | S-1M | 2 MED CRUISES, RIO CRUISE (SHELLBACK). "WHEN I DIE I'LL GO TO HEAVEN, I'VE ALREADY SPENT MY TIME IN HELL". GOD BLESS THE AMERICA, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. SHE DID NOT DESERVE THE FATE SHE GOT. DAMN NAVY BRASS |
Vaughan, John | AZ3 | Mar 3, 1976 – Jan 6, 1979 | AIMD | |
Arnold, Greg ( Arnie ) | AMH2 | Mar 15, 1976 – Feb 6, 1979 | VS-28 ( Final Checker) | Made 2 Med. Cruises, 1 South America & Crossed The Equator. Yes I Am A Shellback. |
Mann, Joe | IC3 | Mar 15, 1976 – | E | GOT A TRIP TO THE MED FOR MY 21ST BIRTHDAY |
Stewart, Jeffrey | DT1 | Mar 15, 1976 – Nov 3, 1978 | ||
Scott, Schuler | HM3 | Mar 15, 1976 – Sep 10, 1977 | HM | Would really like to get in contact with Jack Scheck. I lost touch with him 10-12 years ago. |
Johnson, Tony | AC3 | Apr 1976 – Sep 1978 | OC / CATCC | Hey CATCC guys, talk to me |
Bradley, Steven | AMS3 | Apr 1976 – Oct 12, 1979 | AIMD A/F IM-2 | miss all my buds.especially my home boy wally boyd.hope to here from you guys. where is cheif miles? |
Pergola, Robert | E-3 | Apr 1976 – Jun 1979 | aimd | what a great ship. was on her for 3 yrs sad to see her go. god bless her and all who served aboard |
Watson, Toby | e 3 | Apr 1976 – Nov 1977 | Supply COOK | I Was The Donut Man |
Nordaby, Mark | AK3 | Apr 1976 – Nov 1978 | S1-M | Great ship. Miss friends i made. Terrible way for her to go. |
Johnson, Rex | ASM3 | Apr 1976 – May 1977 | AIMD | |
Thompson, Bill | IC3 | Apr 1, 1976 – May 7, 1979 | Thanks for the times and friends I'll never forget. Rio was the best! | |
Strickland, Danny | AE2 | Apr 2, 1976 – May 15, 1979 | AIMD | |
Newkirk, Bob | HT 2 | Apr 6, 1976 – Jul 2, 1979 | REPAIR | I was aboard for three Med. Cruises and the South Atlantic Cruise of 78. Became shellback there. That was fun. Have wonderful memories of the "Great Adventure". |
Sonntag, Michael | AT2 | Apr 13, 1976 – May 13, 1977 | Calibration Lab | Anyone have pictures of our 4 day anchorage in the St. John River near Mayport, Florida in May 1977? Are any shipmates from Texas getting together for reunions? I was at NAS Chase Field 1974-75. I live near Fort Worth |
Sarchet, Barry | AE1 | Apr 15, 1976 – Oct 11, 1978 | airwing | |
Rine, Russell | PR-3 | Apr 15, 1976 – | VS-28 AIMD paraloft | USS AMERICA WAS A GREAT SHIP WITH A GREAT CREW, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ATLANTIC. |
Kenney, Dave | RM2 | Apr 16, 1976 – Oct 30, 1979 | CR | Hard to believe it's been 25 years. Help make the America live on by naming the CVN78 class the "America" class! Terry Kohn - I remember you! Also Dennis, Lambert, John Linton, Gallagher?!?! Stayed in Reserves, just made CDR. CR Div? email |
Coyle, Joe | HA-HM3 | Apr 26, 1976 – Apr 26, 1978 | H-Division | Came aboard as a young HA and left a seasoned HM3 after 2 Med Cruises and a South American Shellback Cruise. Great times, great characters I worked with. Where are you Ed Dresp?? |
Atherton, Mick | E-5 | May 5, 1976 – Dec 24, 1979 | V-2 | Made many great friendships with the waist cat crew, I saw Squez and a few others listed Wheres all the others? Bama, you still around? At the time you never new how good we really had it. What a ship! and what a crew! |
Storm, Henry J. | ABFC | May 10, 1976 – Jun 1, 1979 | V-4 Aviation Fuels | Finest memories of what a big deck carrier was supposed to operate like. Great ship, great leadership, coupled with a great crew. What more could a sailor ask. |
Arnold, Doug | AK2 | May 15, 1976 – Dec 18, 1978 | S-1C | 2 Meds, Rio , Best Damn Ship in the Nav and they sunk her. Pissed me off big time. Looking for friends who were in Stock Control Office.... |
Adkinson, Edward | ABH-3 | May 15, 1976 – Dec 23, 1978 | V-3 | Learned a lot and saw a lot. Wish I could see her again but can't really scuba dive. And hi to everyone that severd aboard. |
Smith, Mike | MM3 | May 16, 1976 – Mar 10, 1978 | M #1MMR | |
Martin, Brian "Burnie" "bk" | ABE-2 | May 16, 1976 – Aug 10, 1979 | V-2 A/G | My first ship and my last. Favorite memories of my career are as A/G Topside PO, we WERE the well oiled crew, Hefty Harold's Hookers. Note; Big Ski phone home, find Capt. Drift. We got a forum goin |
Butterfield, Kent | AT-1 | Jun 1976 – Oct 1976 | VF-143 | Airwing personnel. Joined midcruise. Shore patrol duty was . . . great? |
Wier, James | IC2 | Jun 1976 – Jul 1979 | E | |
Poels, Paul | EM-3 | Jun 1976 – Jun 1978 | E | A beatiful ship, a terrible fate. Had many good times. Even had a trap on the flight deck. (Okay, so it was only a helo) Had my brother from VAQ-137 and brother in Law from VF-142. Plus the many friends. Where's Kim Jones and Joe Barber? |
Atherton, Michael (Mick) | ABE-3 | Jun 1976 – Dec 1979 | V2 | |
Bosquez, Rey [squez ] | ABEAN | Jun 1976 – Jan 1979 | v2 | hello boys ! its been a long time. |
Wier, James (Jim) | IC2 | Jun 1976 – Jul 1979 | Engineering | |
Linn, Kenny | AT-3 | Jun 1976 – Oct 1977 | VAQ-137 | Looking for guys from the 76 Cruise that remember me. |
Eller, Darrell | E3 | Jun 1, 1976 – Mar 29, 1977 | Wardroom | |
Moyle, Chet | E5 | Jun 6, 1976 – Jun 6, 1980 | V1 | |
Phillips, Jim | MM3 | Jun 13, 1976 – Sep 15, 1978 | M division | |
Wray, Joe | ABE-2 | Jun 15, 1976 – Nov 24, 1979 | V-2 | CATAPAULT 3 CREW. |
Gasch, Jim | PN1 | Jun 26, 1976 – Apr 15, 1978 | VAQ-137 | Awesome tour. Especially enjoyed the South American cruise. |
Griffiths, Dale | QM3 | Jul 1976 – Mar 1979 | Navigation | I have never forgotten the great guys we had in our division and the stories that I still talk about. |
Patterson, Denis "pat" | RM3 | Jul 1976 – Nov 1979 | CR | |
Zehr, Scott | e4 | Jul 1976 – Nov 1980 | AIMD/JET SHOP | TOM ANDERSON i'M IN SYRACUSE CALL ME 315-458-4355 CELL 315-657-1925 JOSE LEON HEY PR TUNA YOU NEED TO CALL ALSO LOVE TO TALK TO BOTH OF YOU SOON |
Gillis, Paul | EM-3 | Jul 1976 – 1978 | Engineering Dept, Ship's Electrician | |
Morlock, Mark | GMMSN | Jul 1976 – Nov 1979 | GM and S3 | Good times and bad what a great way to see the world. Swabbed my way accross the globe |
O'Donoghue, Michael | EMFN | Jul 1976 – Aug 1978 | E-Division C&E | Med, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Italy, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Sicily must be more. Good times forget the bad. If you remember me please contact me. Did a lot of maturing since my Navy days and thanks to my Navy days for that |
Spring, Brian | MM2 | Jul 25, 1976 – Jul 26, 1980 | M Division 2Aux. | |
Killough, Joe G. | AD1 | Jul 31, 1976 – Mar 13, 1979 | IM 1/ IM 2 | Worked in Jet shop, MAA, AIMD tech library. Went to Rio. Enjoyed my tour on USS Smerica. |
Garza, Jim | RM1 | Aug 1, 1976 – Jul 7, 1980 | CR | The time on board the USS America were some very special years. When I went home on leave there were times that I wanted to cut short my leave and return to the life and friendships I had developed there. |
Ulrich, Ronald | E4/petty officer 3rd class | Aug 1, 1976 – Aug 4, 1979 | S/2 | I was a cook in the S2 division. Ron Ulrich |
Stanley, Gregory | E-3 | Aug 8, 1976 – Jul 24, 1980 | V-1 | Held a positions on the Flight Deck as a ABHAN. Handler,Elevator/phonetalker/Flight Deck Control/Vulchers role/Flight Deck Director/LSO spotter. I loved being at Sea. Looking for Old friends. View 'back then' Photo |
Ramos, Alfredo/ramos | ABH-3 | Aug 15, 1976 – Jan 10, 1978 | V-1 | It's been alone time wanted to reconnect with old Buddies from V-1. Great times.... Soccer team GT,Maddog,Diaz ....movie and steak sandwiches |
Jones, Eric | E2 | Aug 21, 1976 – Nov 11, 1978 | THE ONLY ONE TO BRING A DRUM SET AND START A BAND,I STILL REMMEBER YOU JOSE LEON AND CRAIG ELDRIGE | |
Stewart, Tim "Stew" | AO2 | Aug 22, 1976 – May 29, 1979 | AVOD "G2" | Too Many MED Cruises. I'll never forget RIO!! |
Watson, Jeff "doc" | ABHAN | Sep 1976 – Sep 1978 | V1 | Flight deck was the greatest experience of my life. Tim "salty dog" Jones, remember "Uncle" Ted Nugent in V1 berthing? Chuck (1975 ABH-1) Shirley, how about NAF Sigonella, Sicily. Nav-2 crash crew..."chest time"! |
Brill, Joseph | AE2 | Sep 1, 1976 – Apr 1, 1978 | HS-15 Red Lions | I was in HS-15 Red Lions out NAS JAX maid my first cruise on the America and before going to the INDY! It was a thrill to work on the flight deck! |
Starling, A.jesse A'J. | Abhc a.j. Starling | Sep 1, 1976 – Feb 7, 1980 | V 1 | a steamer and feeder. She was a tired ship, but boy she could launch some a/c. (Mr. A.j.) |
Conry, John | BM3 | Sep 9, 1976 – Apr 1, 1979 | 3rd, Boat | Best ports - Rio, Mallorca & Egypt Buddies - Yanky, Ski, Knowsala, Ron, and Shoe Best officer in the Navy - Lt. Commander Slatery Highest rank - BM2, seperated in Charlston S.C. 1980 Biggest A-HOLE in the Navy - Lt. Ron Rout with Comcrudesgru2 |
Ballard, Bill (Fred) | ABH | Sep 15, 1976 – Sep 26, 1980 | V1 | Looking for old ship mates |
Mauricio, Robert | EM3 | Sep 15, 1976 – Mar 16, 1980 | Distribution / Flight Deck Lighting | I had a great time on the America and met some really good friends. Paul Taylor, Busby, Bucky, Woody, CC, Larry T, Donahue, Shoemaker, LaLa, |
Wright, William { Bill } | E-3 | Oct 1976 – 1978 | V-1 | Jest looking for old frinds |
Criddle, Jerry | AN | Oct 1976 – Apr 1980 | im-2 | Worked in Air Frames WC 510 and the Tire Shop WC 550 from 1977-1980. Before that was assigned to Air Operations from March 1977 to Sept 1977. |
Usina, Tim | OSSN | Oct 1976 – Jun 1977 | CDS / C-1 | Good bunch of guys in CDS......only there 8 months but had a good time. Went Reserve and retired OSC. Best to all the "scope-dopes".......... |
Cammarata, Dominick | e4 | Oct 1976 – Oct 1979 | machinist enginneering | |
MacDonald, Robin D. "Mac" | YN2 | Oct 1, 1976 – Sep 15, 1980 | Admin/CDS | Serving on the AMERICA was the best years of my life! |
MacDonald, Robin D. "Mac" | E6 | Oct 1, 1976 – Oct 1, 1976 | H | |
Ulrich, Ronald | MS3 | Oct 5, 1976 – Jul 1, 1979 | S2 | looking for anyone in the MS rank. Craig Berry Wayne Fullerton |
Stube, Richard-rick | A03 | Oct 10, 1976 – Aug 24, 1979 | G2 ELEVATORS CREW | 2 MED CRUISES,RIO IT WAS A BLAST GUYS!! |
Dunn, Kenneth | AR | Oct 22, 1976 – Jan 17, 1979 | electrical/mechanical equipment repairmen | I am registering my Uncle Kenny Dunn. He used to tell me so many stories from when he was on the ship. He passed in 2015 but I will never forget about his adventures on the USS America. |
Lemonds, Steve | GMM3 | Nov 8, 1976 – Oct 10, 1979 | weps | |
Kennedy, Jim (Capt. Drift) | E-2 | Nov 9, 1976 – Jul 4, 1979 | V-2 (Gear) | I ran hooks for about 2 1\2 years. It was "Burnie" and I that painted the mural on the wall in th Arresting Gear shop. If you opened up a piece of equipment and found "CD" imprinted, well, I was there. |
Johnson, Richard | IC1/E6 | Nov 20, 1976 – Apr 15, 1981 | V-2 | I served two tours aboard the Lady. 1976-1981 and 1985-1990. I was in V-2 Div - Plat/Lens/QA/and the V-2 Office. Great years/excellent friends and shipmates. |
Watt, Byron | AMSAN | Nov 27, 1976 – Jun 15, 1980 | AIMD | MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS LIKE CHRIS LOWERY |
Watt, Byron | AMSAN | Nov 30, 1976 – Sep 12, 1980 | AIMD IM-2 | Ships company AVORD Division. Then AIMD IM-2. Came aboard Nov 1976 dry dock. Two med cruises South American Rio 1977 Egypt Gitmo St. Thomas. Shellback. Capt Robert B. Fuller C.O. Lt Cmdr Baker X.O. Chris Lowery Buddy |
Bradley, Keith | ABF3 | Dec 5, 1976 – | V-4 | Just want to say hi to all of my buddies who were in V-4 division on the USS America! Been working for Amtrak since 97. |
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