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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 2922 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Weber, Anthony (Weasel) | E-3 | 1977 – 1979 | R and E | proud to have served with the best crew in the navy abourd such a proud and fine ship |
Leon, Jose, Goodbuddy ,P.R.Tuna | AD3 | 1977 – 1980 | IM2 Jet Shop | What became of my good buddy Andy Anderson |
Berryman, Peter | NC1 | 1977 – 1978 | VF-142 Ghostriders | Command Career Counselor for the squadron. Rio & Med cruise'. Had a real good time June of 77!!!!! |
Leveck, Michael (Cowboy) | AMS3 | 1977 – 1978 | VAQ-137 | Aircraft Mech and Corrosion Control on EA-6B with VAQ-137. Made the Mini Cruise to Brazil and mad the full 77-78 Med Cruise. Member of the only sanctioned Rodeo club on a carrier in the U.S. Navy. |
Schriver Jr, Glenn | atcs | 1977 – 1979 | v6 | like to get in touch with my shipmates |
Willprecht, Blair | mmfn | 1977 – 1981 | m | Had an awesome time 1977_1981lifes great what a boat would do it all again. Thank all military persons for there service to our great country |
Miglionico, Curtis Mig | ADAN | 1977 – 1978 | AIMD Powerplants | |
Hart, John | BT 2 | 1977 – 1981 | B | Hey guys just want to connect again! |
Irvine, Paul | TM3 | 1977 – 1978 | Avord | Think about this ship all the time...Missed my 1977/78 buddies |
Kaminski, Glen (Ski) | OS2 | 1977 – 1979 | CDS C1 + C4 | What a hoot it was. ASAC Sup. of the best ASW control team in the Navy. After 2 Med Cruises I wanted to go back to see more new places. Loved Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Venice. Retired as LTC JAG WIARNG, no sh@t. |
Morgan, Dave | OS2 | 1977 – Sep 1979 | Operations | |
Fleener, William | E4/ABH | 1977 – Dec 11, 1978 | V3 | |
Green, Edward | BT | 1977 – 1980 | B division | |
Finnemore, Charles | BT3 | Jan 1977 – Sep 23, 1980 | B | Would like to hear from any Boiler Tech buddies who served during this time frame |
Jimenez, Wilfredo | MM3 | Jan 1977 – Nov 1979 | AC&R SHOP | I like this ship very much, I learned a lot about A/C and refrigeration repairs. |
Lemley, Tim | ABE-3 | Jan 1977 – Aug 1980 | V-2 Bow Cats Beautiful Cat 2 | |
Bardin, Mike | RMSN | Jan 1977 – Jul 1979 | CR | Served from Jan 77 to Jul 79 in CR. |
Denmark, Jay | AO3 | Jan 1, 1977 – Dec 19, 1980 | AVORD-G3 | Here's to the Crew and time spent on the America. What a party! Med cruise in 77 & 79. I still dream about her 30 years later! Looking for old friends! Contact for more information. info@denmarkphoto.com, 919-789-4266. |
Postel, Fred | HT-E3 | Jan 7, 1977 – Nov 1, 1981 | REPAIR LOCKER 2 | |
Studley, Mike | ABF2 | Jan 10, 1977 – Jun 1, 1980 | V4 | |
Lynch, Richard (Dick) ![]() | BM1 | Jan 11, 1977 – Aug 1979 | 2nd div. Bos'n locker | America was a great ship, I will always cherish the memories I gained while serving aboard her. Rest well old girl! |
Koptiw, Mike | ET2 | Jan 15, 1977 – Apr 10, 1980 | OE | I?d like to correspond with any enlisted member of the Operations / OE division of the USS America 1975-1978. This request excludes the Officers as I hope they find their appropriate place in Hell. |
Yohai, Steve | ABE-2 | Jan 15, 1977 – Aug 1, 1980 | V2 | I worked on CAT 1 for 1 year, and then on the the Arresting Gear |
Duncan, Mike | SMCM(SW) | Feb 1977 – May 1980 | OC/Command Master Chief | CM/C '79-'80.WAMR-TV Med cruises Best Signal Gang in AIRLANT |
Lumbert, John {dog} | MM3 | Feb 1977 – Oct 1980 | A | AC&R Shop, Boat Crew, Shipyard Fire Department 78 & 79 & 80 overhaul. Hey "Whale" where are you? |
Lovett, Louis | EM 1 | Feb 1977 – Jan 30, 1981 | E EE04 | Great Ship , Great Crew , Great Ride. |
McCroskey, Darrell | BT2 | Feb 1977 – Jul 1981 | B | Had a blast, best job I ever had. Miss all the guys. |
Lemonds, Steve | GMM STARBOARD MISSILE HOUSE | Feb 1977 – Oct 1979 | Weapons | What a great way to see the world! Plus, I was always welcomed back onboard by the Stars and Stripes, a commissioned officer, and the Master at Arms. It was a great ship and I am proud to have been a part of that. (What GM Mafia?) |
Escamilla, Mark | AZ2 | Feb 1977 – Oct 1980 | AIMD - IM1 | I never thought I'd miss the ole ship, but the NAV and the USS America made we what I am today. What ever problems I may face today, pale in comparison to the challenges of being ships company. Good luck and God Bless |
Nelson, Ron | AN | Feb 1977 – Aug 1981 | V-1 | If you remember me send me a message! |
Duncan, Mike | SMCM/SMCM(SW) | Feb 1977 – May 1980 | OC | Shipmates |
Kluge, Billy | RM2 | Feb 1, 1977 – | CR | |
Hart, Wes (Mr. Blue) | AN | Feb 5, 1977 – Sep 21, 1979 | v1 | wheres all my v1 flightdeck buddies who suffered through the bad and enjoyed the good with me. never forget ya |
Campbell, Robert (Mad Dog) | e-3 abhan | Feb 16, 1977 – Feb 15, 1979 | V-1 | maddog campbell looking for old crew. contact me and we'll talk |
Sanchez, Rick/pete | E-4/AMH-3 | Mar 1977 – Apr 1978 | VA-87 | Worked as final checker during work-ups,S.American Cruise and Med Cruise |
Dewayne, Robert ![]() | PH3 | Mar 1977 – Dec 1978 | OPS/ Photolab | As a Photographers Mate I had a great time on board the America. View 'now' Photo |
Knight, Bruce | OS2 | Mar 1977 – Oct 1977 | OI | |
Weise, Bill | BT3 | Mar 1, 1977 – Feb 28, 1980 | B | |
Trotter, Jim | QM1 | Mar 3, 1977 – Jan 11, 1978 | Nav | Was not one of my better duty stations |
Rode, Scott ![]() | IM-5 | Mar 14, 1977 – Jun 1980 | S-1C SUPPLY | I loved this ship and its crew. I cried when I heard they sank the ol girl. I miss my friends from CV-66. 2 meds, 1 S.A. cruise and a SHELLBACK, still got my shellback poster, do you! looking for Mike Campbell, HAAS, Tom Cienciollo View 'now' Photo |
Abbatiello, Gene | BT3 | Mar 22, 1977 – Apr 27, 1978 | B | |
Sullivan, Jim/sully | AIRMAN | Apr 1977 – Jan 1979 | V-2 | |
Stephen, Coia | ao | Apr 1977 – Apr 1978 | AO | Been quite some time but made some interesting memories! |
Ollie, George | CTR3 | Apr 10, 1977 – Jul 20, 1977 | OS | The best time of my life. Became a Shellback June 20,1977 and who could forget the royal babies. I got real joy seeing my division chief getting flogged. RIO was a blast with Barry and Woody. Rest easy my lady! |
Kluge, Bill | RM2 | Apr 17, 1977 – Mar 16, 1980 | CR | |
Johnson, Kenneth | E-4 | Apr 24, 1977 – May 6, 1980 | Jet Fuels | Wouldn't trade all the time I was on there for the world. Became a shellback first cruise. Brazil cruise. Two mediterranean cruises. It was a dream come true to be able to visit places you can only dream about. Was a once in a lifetime opportuni |
Johnson, Tommy | Airmam ABH | Apr 25, 1977 – Dec 10, 1979 | V 1 | Now I think back it was the best days of my life. I learned a lot and made the best friends in my life. Yeah Wes I am here |
Beech, Jeffrey | IC2 | May 1977 – Aug 1981 | V2 | Worked in PLAT/ Lens shop and MAA's |
Becerra, David | OS 3 | May 1977 – Oct 1979 | C-1/CDS | |
Crockett, Stephen | OSSN | May 1977 – Mar 1978 | CDS C1/C4 | Trying to reconnect with some old buds from the Med Cruise 77/78 |
Nicholas, John | MM 2 | May 1977 – Nov 1979 | A - Lox plant operator | |
Clague, Rick | BT2 | Jun 10, 1977 – May 1980 | B | |
Darr, Karl | SM2 | Jun 11, 1977 – Feb 7, 1981 | CS | Had a great time! |
Rockwell, Raymond L. | MS3 | Jun 11, 1977 – Jul 15, 1979 | S-5 | First cruise was to Rio in July '77 then I made 2 Med cruises till July '79. Wouldn't change a thing, had a great time. Was a cook in the Wardroom and got to see my cousin daily, the late LT. Bill Rogers of VA 87. |
Kearney, Kevin C. | BM3 | Jun 12, 1977 – Jan 16, 1981 | 2nd | i served aboard the best ship the navy ever had along with a great crew.. I made A Rio cruise along with two med cruise during my time onboard this great ship.I'am sorry to see what the Navy vhas done to our ship.Now she rests in peace. |
Kearney, Kevin | bm3 | Jun 14, 1977 – Jan 16, 1981 | 2nd Division | |
Murphy, John | ABE2 | Jun 16, 1977 – Nov 12, 1981 | arresting gear | Had a great time on the Med Cruise and Indian Ocean Cruise, served with a great bunch of guys. The arresting gear crew was the best in the Navy. The guys I became tight with Vaughn, Rockie, Hulet, Bitner where are you. |
Spaulding, Don | AW2 | Jul 1, 1977 – Jun 30, 1980 | Served in various squadrons from 1973-1993. Plankowner in HS-12 (cannot remember specific dates). Served with Al, Mike, Terry Bradford, Todd, Terry Mercer, Jim, Paul, Andy, Clyo, Rich, Rodney, Tom, Dave, Mac, Rick Roberts, Rich Earnhart | |
Hale, Billy | Ams3 | Jul 1, 1977 – Aug 16, 1981 | Atkron nine five | |
Billups, Dave | STG3 | Jul 3, 1977 – Jun 5, 1980 | CDS-2 | I slept underneath the catapult. Now I need to find an apartment under abowling alley to get a good night sleep. |
Denmark, Jay | Ao3 | Jul 15, 1977 – Dec 15, 1980 | Weapons | IYAOYAS! Looking for old shipmates. "Haze grey and underway"! |
Martin, Roosevelt | LCPL | Jul 20, 1977 – Jul 3, 1979 | MARDET | I just wanted to reach back and capture another part of my own personal Marine corps History. Semper Fi. |
Johanson, Brian/johan | GMT3 | Jul 27, 1977 – Dec 14, 1980 | W division | I hated it when I was aboard but I'm proud to have served. She should've been made a museum.Now fish sleep where I did,I hope it's more comfortable for them than it was for me. |
Burnett, Stuart | AX2 | Aug 1, 1977 – Jun 18, 1978 | VS-28 World Famous Hukkers - AIMD VAST Shop | I made my first Med Cruise on the America as part of VS-28. She was a proud lady and I actually shed a tear when I found out they used her for target practice. |
Molina, Edward | SA | Aug 3, 1977 – Apr 3, 1979 | 2nd Deck | Ahoy! Shipmates: Served onboard the USS AMERICA CV-66 ,2nd Division/ Deck, 1977-79". Med Cruise 77-78. My nickname was "Leprechaun". My buddies was Jones, Kyle "Smitty" Smith, Jairo Bueno, Cabello, Gonzalez, Cintron. |
Baxter, Steve | en2 | Aug 7, 1977 – Mar 12, 1979 | a | |
Pupanek, Michael | RM3 | Aug 10, 1977 – Aug 10, 1979 | Communicattions | Looking for AN John Carter. He worked in the Weapons Department on USS America when I was aboard from 1977-79. |
Fischer, Dan | BT3 | Aug 13, 1977 – Jan 21, 1981 | b divison | hello to the oil shack |
Anderson, Tom | AD3 | Aug 15, 1977 – Nov 3, 1980 | AIMD IM2 JET SHOP | Had a blast boys! Sept/77-Apr/78 Med Cruise and then 1 more was just right:) Scott Zehr you still live in Syracuse? Where's that crazy Puerto Rican I worked with in Buddy Stores? |
Hortman, Randy (Boo-boo) ![]() | BMSN | Aug 20, 1977 – May 13, 1980 | 2nd Div. (Captain's Gig) | Met alot of good shipmates while on board, Murphy Brothers , Henry , Bones ,Nick , Brad, Doug , more than i can name ! Contact me |
Hutcherson, Joey | EW2SW | Aug 28, 1977 – Apr 1, 1982 | C-3 | Had a great time on this ship. I got to see the world and never owned a passport. |
Altenbach, Art / Arty | OSSN | Sep 1977 – Jan 1981 | C-1 & C-4 | Glad to find this site. I saw one former shipmate's name that I've not seen elsewhere. If anyone remembers me, drop me a line or two! |
Lefevre, Bill | AC2 | Sep 1977 – Dec 1980 | OC | |
Abby, Abby | BT3 | Sep 1977 – Oct 1978 | B | |
Garcia, Robert | Sep 1977 – | VA-87 | ||
Suchman, Thomas | ABF-E4 | Sep 1977 – Nov 1980 | V-4 | Had some good times along with bad. |
Kight, John | OS2 | Sep 1977 – Jan 1981 | CDS-C1 | HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE ONBOARD AND MET A LOT OF COOL PEOPLE. ART COX, ARTY ALTENBACH OR DAVID BECERRA E-MAIL ME AT John.E.Kight@boeing.com |
Wilder, Jim | EM2 | Sep 1977 – Apr 1982 | E and Safety | It was a great experience, a good ship and had some of the best men I have ever known. I got to go places I never would have been able to. I got to work both in the engineering spaces and on the flight deck. Both were great experiences. |
Spiller, Jim | AT3 | Sep 1977 – 1980 | VAW-124 AIMD | AIMD Vast Shop with VAW-124, had some smokin' good times! |
Altenbach, Art (Arty) | OSSN | Sep 1977 – Feb 1981 | CDS C-1 C-4 | I'm still looking for some old friends from back in the day. Drop me a line if you are one of them! |
Kratz, Michael | E-3 | Sep 1, 1977 – Apr 18, 1980 | ENG./ BT - MR | She was a good ship. She'll be missed. |
Newkirk, Mark / Jeff | ABF2 | Sep 5, 1977 – Jun 1981 | v4 | |
Hubbard, Lonnie | HTC (DSW/SW) | Sep 13, 1977 – Sep 30, 2002 | 72B | |
Kelley, David | HT2 | Sep 19, 1977 – Sep 7, 1981 | ||
Daus, Cornelius | EM3 | Sep 25, 1977 – Sep 8, 1980 | E DIVISION | My one and only ship and proud to serve this mighty one. |
Spadaro, Thomas Aka Cleo | AOAN | Sep 29, 1977 – Aug 3, 1979 | AVORD | The best of times and the worst of times! |
Cox, Eddie | AO1 | Oct 1977 – Sep 1979 | AIMD | |
Blankenship, Rickey (Blanky ) | CV66 | Oct 14, 1977 – Jun 15, 1979 | I miss all my old buddies,tooie manao,jim cote,dillon, and all the places we went on med cruise 1978 | |
Blankenship, Rickey (Blanky ) | CV66 | Oct 14, 1977 – Jun 15, 1979 | I miss all my old buddies,tooie manao,jim cote,dillon, and all the places we went on med cruise 1978 | |
Faucett, James | EN3 | Nov 1977 – Mar 12, 1979 | A div | weger, lockwood ,klink, pops, rock emergency diesel engines rooms rock sure miss you guys rock not doing good in va hospital started drawing va 100% in 02 bought house last year remember barber baxter panfill from boat |
Martin, Scott | Sr2 | Nov 5, 1977 – Nov 5, 1980 | Bm4 | Merry Christmas to all my fellow brothers! |
Huston, Greg | ABHAN | Nov 17, 1977 – Feb 2, 1982 | V1 | Justwanted to say hello to all my fellow AMERICA squid buddys. Hope all is well.Miss you all. |
Davis, Ron | Lance corporal | Dec 1, 1977 – Jan 3, 1980 | Marine Detachment | If only I had know it was the best 2 yrs of my Military career. I wish I could relive it. The marine Detachment was so tight, we were a family. I should have extended. Camp Lejune sucked and I got out after 4 yrs. E-4 |
Vanino, James | E3 | Dec 3, 1977 – Apr 4, 1979 | CDS | |
Thomas, Thomas | CORPORAL | Dec 4, 1977 – Dec 9, 1979 | SECURITY | |
Thompson, Gregory | L/CPL | Dec 14, 1977 – Dec 16, 1979 | MARDET | |
Billie, Marland | L/CPL | Dec 14, 1977 – Dec 16, 1979 | MARDET | |
Foros, Jim | AT-2 | Dec 23, 1977 – Dec 1980 | IM-3 A.I.M.D. | I worked in the VAST shop. We worked long and hard, but those were some of the best times of my life.I'd like to hear from any former shipmates. I was crushed to learn the America was taken offshore and sunk. |
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