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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 2919 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Wright, Robert	AO3	1988 – 1991	G-4
Huntington, Jerry		1988 – 1992		Served aboard as a Damage Controlman during the Pump Room Fire.
Burns, Rick	ABE E4	1988 – 1991	v2	work in the tool room v2
Curry, Randy	AMS1	1988 – 1989	VAW-123	I served on board for the Noth Alantic and IO cruises of 1989. Several times over the years while being with NATC out of PAX River I was aboard her too. She was a good ship. I was proud to serve on her .Her sinking helped make future ships stronger.
Hernandez, Jose	E-3	1988 – 1992	V-4 QC	HI SHIPMATES! josehdezz@yahoo.com
Richard, Matt, Rooster	BT3	1988 – 1989	MP	Served in 1MMR. Loved my time on her. Hurts to know how she ended. Contact me at roosterrich@myway.com
Whitman, Dennis	ABF/AN	1988 – 1991	V-4	adsinmotion@triad.rr.com
Aberle, Stephen	ABF 3	1988 – 1990	V-4 below decks	i have a lot of fond memories of back then. we had some good times and bad. but i would not traded those memories for anything.
McFarlin, Eric/mick	WT3	1988 – 1990	Weapons - "W" Division
Flinn, Rodney	BM3	1988 – Aug 1991	4th and 2nd
Beltle, Len	AS2	1988 – 1990	AIMD / IM4
Budd, Eldon	ETC	1988 – 1991	OEC/ OPS	Started in OEC then went to OPS as 3M coordinator
Payne, Charles	IC3	1988 – 1991	E-DIV.	I was the Communications Coordinator for the Nucleus Fire Dept. during the #2 Pump Fire.I will never forget that day!!!! Other than that,I had many great Friends(Shipmates whom I worked with).
Harker, Brian	IC-3	1988 – 1991	E Division	What a great time it was working with Shane, Shannon, Gonzo, Rob and every one else. Hard to believe all this time has passed by and the ship is gone. Thanks for the great memories.
Watson, Walter	EM3	1988 – 1991	E-Division	Served in the Fire Department Division as TAD, MSC, and worked in E-Div with the lighting crew and Motor Repair Crew. EM3 Seagraves was my best buddy. EM1 Bundley and EMC McDade were my favorite bosses.
Thomas, Derrick	E1	1988 – 1992	V-2 Division Arresting Gear	Lot of good friends
Coyle, Brian Patrick	HMC	1988 –	H-Division
Reynolds, Art	OS2 (SW)	1988 – 1991	OI	Hello shipmates!
Cruz, Thomas	E5/HM2	1988 – Nov 1990	Medical	Served with Capt .Rogers CMO, Lt Mathieu, and HMC Meehan, known as Maverick of aviation medicine department.
Jack, Raymond	E4/MM	Jan 1988 – Mar 15, 1991	G4/EA4	It was real, it was fun, but it wasn't real fun! Would like to here from you. raymondjack@yahoo.com
Tullis, Jim	ET1	Jan 1988 – Jul 1990	OEC	Enjoyed this tour, worked in the MAA div for six months. Great bunch of guys in the shop. To bad she was sunk, would have been a great museum ship!
Jones, Franklin	MS-3	Jan 1988 – Mar 1991	S-5	My fondest memories were when I was aboard the "America ". I will never forget her. My ship, my country. Wardroom boys.
Taylor, Timothy	SK3	Jan 1988 – Dec 1991	S-1	4 great years about this ship, made many friends, seen many places. Maintained Storeroom 36, a DLR & Level 1 controlled mat'l storeroom. Re-enlisted, served as Supply PO for NAVSTA NORVA Command, got out 94. Miss it.
McMahon, Bill	E-5/MS2	Jan 1988 – Nov 1991	S-2	Best years of my life. Med/IO cruise and Desert Storm
Harrold, Lonnie	SH3	Jan 1, 1988 – Jul 17, 1990	S3	Best wishes to the "gang". Let's get to the "gut"!
Schneider, John	E4/BT3	Jan 1, 1988 – Oct 14, 1989	MP 2MMR	I was on the America in 2MMR if anyone remmembers me send me an email.
Wiedenbeck, Gene	AT2/ATC	Jan 1, 1988 – Dec 1, 1992	IM3/670	SEA OP DET CECIL.
Duncan, Leon	E4/AO3	Jan 1, 1988 – Aug 13, 1991	g-3
Fitzgerald, Dave	MM3	Jan 1, 1988 – Sep 30, 1990	MP
Schneider, John	BT3	Jan 1, 1988 – Oct 31, 1989	Main Propulsion
Leatherman, David	MM2	Jan 4, 1988 – Apr 20, 1991	Engineering - Boiler Repair Shop and Eng Rms 1, 2, 3, 4.	I was in the boiler repair shop and stood watches in MMRs 1-4 and DC Central.
Fillingim, Walt	ACC	Jan 7, 1988 – May 9, 1991	OC
Hodges, Joseph	BT3	Jan 7, 1988 – Dec 22, 1992	MP Division Engineering	The America will always be with me. Great ship, great memories, good fiends. Peace be with you all.
Gunn, Stephen	SN	Jan 17, 1988 – Jul 1989	2nd Deck	was only on America short time before being transfered to Bermuda
Jackson, James	E-4 MS 3	Jan 20, 1988 – Nov 8, 1991		Some of the best years of my life
Kuipers, Brian	E4	Jan 22, 1988 – Jan 22, 1992	V2	Feel free to drop me a note..
Picio, Matthew	AN	Feb 1988 – Oct 1989	V-1
Zinsmeister, Ed "Zinny"	AKAN	Feb 1988 – Feb 1990	S6
Jenkins, Michael	TM3	Feb 1, 1988 – Oct 10, 1990	G3 Weapons	To all of Mag Rats in G3 Weapons Division. We had some hard times, but the great times out number the hard times 4 to 1. Hands down, you guys are the greatest. Who believes in the ghosts of the mags? Love to hear from the Mag Rats.
Belcher, Tom	AK3	Feb 2, 1988 – Nov 21, 1991	S-6	It is hard to thank that after all these years the ship still has a big part of my life as I am sure it does many of her crew members. Special hello to Tony, Don, Joe, and Rob you men have a very special place in my heart.
Gebhardt, Mike	BM2	Feb 13, 1988 – Aug 20, 1992	2nd/Deck	remember Riding out the Hurricane off the East Coast, and the Rescue... JP5 pump room fire Fresh water rations in the Indian Ocean Singapore, until the recall.. Fun on the CO's GIG..
O'Shea, Tim	E-4	Feb 17, 1988 – Nov 22, 1990	DC
Smith, Glen	SK3	Feb 20, 1988 – Jul 15, 1989	S 8	Have run into some old crew mates lately, great memories
Titus, Mark	DP2	Feb 28, 1988 – Sep 23, 1992	S-7	Loved my time on board, was glad to get out when I did.
McMahon, Bill 'Mac"	MS2	Mar 1988 – Nov 1991	CO's Mess and S-2
Thigpen, Arthur	MM3	Mar 1988 – Mar 1990	MP	Sorry to see her go. Anyone who was a SNIPE during this period contact me
Garcia, David	CORPORAL	Mar 3, 1988 – Mar 3, 1990	MarDet	anyone from mardet send me an email hardgar69@cox.net
Godshall, Rick	ABH1/ABHC	Mar 9, 1988 – Jun 12, 1991	V-1	This being my first big deck was a bit overwhlming after LHA's. Thank you Pete Weaver, Senior New, and Lt/Lcdr Shirley!
Margerum, Larry	AZCS (AW)	Mar 11, 1988 – Feb 1, 1991	IM-1	Production Control SCPO
Tambe, Sam	AE3	Mar 15, 1988 – May 15, 1991	VF-102
Lawson, Al	MS3	Mar 22, 1988 – Nov 1, 1991	S-5
Barnet, Doc	HM3	Apr 1988 – Oct 1989	VAQ137/ Ships Medical
Mcintosh, Gerel	LCPL	Apr 1, 1988 – Aug 30, 1990	Marine Det	A very good time in life. Looking for any other Marines or Sailors that I got to know during the time.
Horvath, Mike	MM3	Apr 1, 1988 – Dec 1, 1991	MP 1MMR	Served 1MMR with 1st Class Bob Martin. Great bunch of guys. Fitzgerald from MI how you doing? If you worked in the MP Div drop me a line.
Dillard, Johnny	AO2	Apr 3, 1988 – Mar 10, 1992	IM3	Didn't know how much the Ship ment to me till I heard they intended to put her down! If this happens thier should be another! She'll live forever
Callahan, Todd	E3/YN3	Apr 4, 1988 – Jul 7, 1990	personnel/tad-dental	was an excellent experience, wouldnt have traded it for anything, she will be missed!
Ebersole Jr., Robert	AC3	Apr 10, 1988 – Oct 29, 1990	OPS/ OC
Morgan, Paul	AS3	Apr 15, 1988 – Sep 30, 1991	AIMD/IM4	Good times
Zeske, Joe	E-4	Apr 15, 1988 – Dec 1, 1992	S-5 and S-2	Memories made to last a lifetime........miss the ol girl....simple times......
Riley, Ronald	AS1(AW)	Apr 30, 1988 – Nov 27, 1991	IM-4	I have many fond memories from the America. I retired from the NAVY in 2004.
Coffey, Raymond	AKAN	May 1988 – Nov 1991	S-6
Barron, Craig	RM3	May 1988 – Oct 1991	CR	Part of the Four Horseman, Griffen, Courtney, Hoop, and myself. Sad to see the Old Girl go down like that, hard to remember all of you guys, but I do remember some, Broke my foot day before Shellback so I was a walking Wog lol
Jefferson, Robert	LI3	May 1988 – Nov 1991	Personnel
Richard, Phillips	AZ2	May 5, 1988 – May 5, 1990	VFA-82	Seemed like work at the time, but looking back it was some of the best times of my life. 1988-1990 deployed to North Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Mediterranean. Arctic Circle, Suez Canal (I ran the ditch!), Shellback.
Underwood, Darrin	SK	May 7, 1988 – Feb 4, 1992		Spent four great years onboard the America. Memories that I will never forget. Currently stationed on another great aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis. Worked in Stock Control my whole four years there
Ruiz, Willie	ABH2	May 10, 1988 – Nov 27, 1991	V-1	Ruizfour@yahoo.com. 440-258-8046
Helt, Scott	AE2	May 14, 1988 – May 11, 1991	VF-102	Med/IO 1989, Desert Storm 1991. AE Shop Troubleshooter. Great Memories!
Brinson, David	ABH-3	May 15, 1988 – May 15, 1990	V-1	TAD to FD 6/89-12/89
Pace, Robert	RMC	Jun 1988 – Aug 1990	OC
McWilliams, Brian	mssn	Jun 1988 – Sep 1990	s-2	had a great time with my fellow s-2 div. did north alantic , med, Indian ocean, cruises. liberty was killer. i remember all those ports of call.
Kangas, Brian	DC3	Jun 1988 – Jun 1992	Damage Control Division	Reported aboard as a MMFN and was assigned to A gang. Was sent TAF tp fire department and like it so cross rated to DC as a DC3. checked out as a DC2
Longley, Keith	E5	Jun 1, 1988 – Sep 1, 1992	OED	Served on and with the greatest ship and crew ever!!
Albers, Todd	E2 - E5	Jun 1, 1988 – Oct 30, 1991	S-2 / S-2 CARGO	WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE SERVING IN THE NAVY AND ONBOARD THE AMERICA!
Haymore, Chester (Leon)	AO 3	Jun 3, 1988 – May 25, 1991	HS -11	Now that I look back things wasent that bad, because all knew that i hated going out to sea. I had a great time on this ship working with the dragon slayers AO 2 Thomas AO 1 Green AO1 Lennix AE 1 Bird I hope that all who served on this ship are well
Young, Ricky	abhan/e-3	Jun 21, 1988 – Jun 30, 1990	air dept v-3	great ship,greater crew v-3 rules
Palmer, David	AME 3	Jun 28, 1988 – Jun 28, 1992	VAW123
Williams, Rohan	ABE2	Jul 1988 – Nov 1991	V2	Worked in V2 Aresting Gear. Was VBO5 supervisor before I left.
Smith, Ralf	MMC	Jul 1988 – Dec 1990	MP 4MMR LCPO	The USS America was one of the most challenging tours of my career. It was also one of the most rewarding. I learned a lot due to up tempo of our operations. This Ship served its country very well and I am proud to have been a member of its crew.
Ruston, Gary	AT1	Jul 1988 – Nov 1989	IM-3	I was with Sea Op Det attached to the ship during workups and the 1989 NATO and Med cruises. The explosion onboard still haunts me. Send me an email!
Brown, Sheldon Aka Big Brown	PN3	Jul 1988 – May 1992	admin/personnel/XO office	The greatest time of my military career was in this ship with the guys I was blessed to serve with. Thank you all for being apart of the journey. Email me at shelbrown2004@yahoo.com
Backlund, Dale	E-4	Jul 3, 1988 – Dec 30, 1991	Captain's mess, S-2 cargo	America was a great ship. Met alot of good people I have not forgotten. Best experience of my life.
Hunter, Sean	AC2	Jul 5, 1988 – Dec 5, 1990	CATCC	Great Ship, Great Crew, Great Times. Hear Hear I salute the Big Nasty.
Wright, Robert	Ao3	Jul 14, 1988 – Dec 19, 1990	G-4	geez......20 yrs later and i still regret leavin my ship and my friends
Brown, Lee	MM1	Aug 3, 1988 – Nov 29, 1990	MP	I enjoyed the ship and the Med Ports of call
Timme, Greg	RMC	Sep 1988 – Jun 1991	CR	Some of my finest memories while in the Navy (23 years) were onboard the USS America.
Lambert, Jason	PH3	Sep 1988 – Mar 1993	OPS/OP	Spent 2nd half of my tour aboard TAD to MAA & Brig. Liked people in photo lab, but didn't have a knack for photography. Would love to hear from some of the fellas....
Seals, Christopher	AO2	Sep 1988 – Oct 26, 1993	G-3 Weapons	Our business was death, and business was good. I will forever and always remember my time aboard the America. She will not be forgotten.
George, Warrick	E4/MM3	Sep 1988 – Feb 1992	MP	Worked in 2MMR. warrick.george@us.army.mil
Fay, Dano	AE3	Sep 1988 – Apr 1991	IM-3	I think all of us will miss the days past, 620 and the AIMD Hilton was home for along time. I miss all my brothers & the Heartbeat of America !
Esten, Guy	Lt	Sep 4, 1988 – May 29, 1990	V2	Shooetrs Union, Local 66. "We guarantee excess"
Joseph, Eyad	ABF3	Sep 10, 1988 – Oct 3, 1991		Aviation Fuels
Eilts, Corey	E-4	Sep 12, 1988 – Jun 6, 1992	G-2
Webb, Rick	BT1	Sep 15, 1988 – Feb 19, 1993	MP - B	Hello to all fellow "Americans". Too bad they did what they did to the grand old lady!
Rook, Aaron	ABFC	Sep 15, 1988 – May 4, 1992	V-4
Castanon, Joe	AO3	Sep 26, 1988 – Jun 26, 1992	G-1 flt deck	i would do it all over again
Carter, Mark (Sarge)	ACAN	Oct 1988 – Jul 1991	Air Operations/OC	My ship My Country! Grew up on this ship, thanks to some fine CATCC leaders..Thanks!! Long Live the Big Nasty!!
Nugent, John Terrible Ted	EM3	Oct 1988 – Feb 1992	E	I'll always remember my time on my little house boat and all the good times. Farwell America.
Gonzalez, Jesse "gonzo"	SK	Oct 1988 – Mar 1993		Have a great fondness for my first navy ship. Was sad to have found out what happened to her. Hope life has treated everyone fairly...
Amadasu, Joseph "The Nigerian Nightmare"	BT2/E-5	Oct 1988 – 1991	Engineering, Gage Calibration Lab	Enlisted after college, had the best time of my life on board.Remembered President H.W. Bush had his 1st State of the Union Address in the Hanger Bay. Boiler room was hell, but I enjoyed it. Currently with DHS-US Customs
Anzelde, John	BM1	Oct 1988 – Jun 1991	Deck
Conley, Glen	YN2	Oct 1988 – Nov 1991	Engineering / Air Dept
Brown, Willie/lil B	E-5/ABE	Oct 10, 1988 – Mar 5, 1992	V-2
Minor, Ruben	RM2(SW)	Oct 20, 1988 – Apr 2, 1992	OPS
Greger, James	ASM2/AS1	Nov 1988 – Mar 1993	IM-4/GSE	We worked hard and played even harder. I will never forget the night of the bad storm and the tractor falling off the jack stands, jacks rolling loose and all the puke in the passageway. ASC Haberer was awsome and taught me alot! I retired in 2001
Sofka, Stephen	AS3	Nov 1988 – Jun 1992	AIMD/ IM4	Names Sofka I remember you, I was just a kid back then. Glad to know some of the old crew is still around. Happy Thanksgiving.
Weber, Ron	ABF1	Nov 1988 – Aug 1992	V-4
Perkins, Rex	WT3	Nov 2, 1988 – Sep 10, 1992		A WHOLE LOT OF BACK STABBIN
Wisyanski, Eric	ABEAN	Nov 4, 1988 – Jun 13, 1991	V-2	It was a time that i will always remember.
Bahr, Donald	Qm3	Nov 10, 1988 – Jul 5, 1991	Nav	The America was the best time of my life. I recommend every young person to experience what the America has done for me.
Ritchie, Wendell	ABH3/E-4	Nov 10, 1988 – Jul 10, 1992	V-1	I did Nirth Atlantic cruise ..desert storm shield seize fire .boznia somolia ..I was in crash and salvage loved it we were the best crew on east coast it was an honir to serve with a awesome group of men ..
McMillan, James	DC 2	Nov 12, 1988 – Jun 6, 1992	Fire	Worked in AFFF shop and repair lockers. Worked under CWO 2 P. Stevens and Lt Cdr Goshenour
Simpson, David	Radioman	Nov 15, 1988 – Jun 3, 1991	CR
Kidder, Mike	airman	Nov 20, 1988 – May 20, 1991	S-10/ S-6
Karl, Tim	sksn	Nov 21, 1988 – Jun 21, 1991	S8 andS1	It was great experience. Met some good friends, it probably was the best time in my life. Would do it again
Calloway, Tim Aka Bee Russel	E-3	Nov 29, 1988 – Dec 2, 1992	V-1	Was very proud to serve my country and to serve aboard the USS America,had some greatest shipmates.Them was the good ole days i miss them days a lot.
Caprood, Christopher	BOILER TECH/FIREMAN APPRENTICE	Dec 1988 – Nov 1989	Engineering
Herrera, Jr, Rodolfo Aka Rudy	E4/ABF3	Dec 1, 1988 – Aug 23, 1992	V4/DC	SERVED IN V4 AND TAD TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ONE YEAR. ON BOARD DURING NATO, MED CRUISE 89, OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM. AKA EL BUKI, LA RAZA AND EL TIBURON. FEEL FREE TO SEND AN EMAIL.
Schmidling, Michael	ABE1	Dec 1, 1988 – Feb 15, 1991	V-2 Division
Morton, Michael	E3/AN	Dec 12, 1988 – Sep 18, 1990	Air V-3	Director/Tractor Driver/ EO /CRASH Can hit me up at MjMorton66@gmail.com View 'now' Photo
Kidder, Mike	E-1	Dec 26, 1988 – Jun 2, 1991	S-6
Riegler, David	EM3	Dec 26, 1988 – Jun 6, 1992	E	It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Desert Shield/Storm was our longest deployment (to my memory) at 8 months. I actually got a little misty-eyed when I heard they sunk the old girl.
Kidder, Mike	AIRMAN E1	Dec 27, 1988 – Jul 2, 1991	s-6
Mathis, Rodney	E3	Dec 28, 1988 – Aug 23, 1992	V-1 air department/flight deck
Erskine, Ian	BT3	Dec 29, 1988 – Feb 16, 1991	Eng.. 3mmr	Worked in 3main would love to hear from anyone...

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