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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 2924 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Abell, Patrick | E-4 | 1990 – 1994 | V-1 | |
Rogers, Charles(rog) | E-5 | 1990 – 1992 | starfighters-33 | |
James, Brian | RN3 | 1990 – 1993 | Radio | |
Lussier, Mark | AT1 | 1990 – 1993 | AIMD/IM3 | |
Crowley, Scott | AZAN | 1990 – Dec 1993 | ||
Bryant, Steven | E3/AIRMAN | 1990 – Jul 12, 1992 | V4 | |
Scheuer, John | YN2(SW) | 1990 – 1992 | VS-32 | |
Marchione, Peter | HM-3 | 1990 – 1990 | Medical | |
Siemers, Chris | an | 1990 – 1993 | v2 | |
Cecconello, Edward | ao1 | 1990 – 1991 | aimd qa | was on her for desert storm great ship i minute after midnight we started to shot them of the bow |
Bell, Raymond | ET2(SW/AW) | 1990 – 1995 | OEC | Just enjoying the California breeze, and trying to forget about all the bushwhackers we drank, gyros we ate, the loss of our shipmates (Jamie Rowe RIP bro). If the bar had vodka when he arrived, they wouldn't much longer |
Howard, John | ABH3 | 1990 – 1993 | V-1 | I started as blue shirt in fly 3 then moved to tractors and finally Night Tractor King. I have made many life long friends and brothers while serving on the America. |
Bruce, David | LCDR | Jan 1990 – Apr 1991 | DECK | As a destroyer sailor, I never wanted to serve in a carrier, then ended up loving it. Best BM's in the fleet! |
Cortez, Ruben | ABE3 | Jan 1990 – Aug 1993 | V-2 BOWCATS RULE | HAD THE BEST TIME OF MY YOUNG LIFE ON THIS SHIP THE MOTHER SHIP. ANY BUDDYS OUT THERE YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT sir_guapo13@yahoo.com |
Scarbrough, Kent | ABH3 | Jan 1990 – Sep 1993 | V5 | SEARCHING FOR OLD BUDDIES |
Johnson, Radney | ABHAN | Jan 1, 1990 – Aug 14, 1992 | V-1 | I didn't realize at the time but looking back at it now, those years were some of the best years of my life. I do miss it from time to time. |
Kappler, Shane | AMH3 | Jan 10, 1990 – Feb 25, 1993 | Line | Detached with VA-85 durring Desert Storm. Met some awesome people and would gladly go back today. |
Wilson, David ![]() | E3 | Jan 15, 1990 – Apr 13, 1993 | V1 CRASH & SALVAGE | Hello Roof Rats. |
Hunt, Tracy | FN | Jan 16, 1990 – Jan 16, 1993 | Machine shop | Looking for all my friends in machine shop, ship fitter shop and anybody else who knows me. |
Edwards, Troy (Eddie) | AT3 | Feb 1990 – Nov 1993 | VAQ137 | The 1991 cruise was the best :) |
Thacker, Robert | AO2 | Feb 1990 – 1993 | G-1/Security/Brig | My First ship Second duty Station she was old and rough but a lot of memories. TAD to the Brig within the first 6 months loved it and stayed a Brig Rat and Security until transfer. Made E-5 Quick |
Marks, Aaron "frankenmarks" | DC E-3 | Feb 13, 1990 – Feb 16, 1993 | Damage Control | Looking for Butch Tracy, Burton, Westbeld, Sirion "Elvis", "Kentucky" Sallie, Spaulding, Burton. I have found Hannigan, Driscoll, Valley, Tolen, and Zimmerman. Anyone out there! I do miss those days at Virgin Beach! |
Simpson, Jason | E-4/EW3 | Feb 14, 1990 – May 14, 1993 | OW | Looking for my EW mates |
Ramos, Rolando | PN3 | Feb 25, 1990 – Sep 1, 1994 | PERSONNEL/ESO | PROUD TO BE A PART OF BIG DAWG. |
Davis, Ronald A.k.a. Rahni D. | AS2 | Mar 1990 – May 1993 | AIMD/ IM-4 | Love 2 hear from the fellas. Best times every! Still cool and still got luv for the crew! " CV-66 AMERICA FOR LIFE " |
Moody, Tim | Rm3 | Mar 1990 – Oct 1992 | CR | |
Moyer, Brian (Moyo) ![]() | E4/MM3 | Mar 1990 – Apr 1993 | MP/ 4MMR and 1AUX | Had some great times on that ship with a few shipmates Billig, Manns, Ivey, Slagel, Maxwell, Reese, Wade, Wisecup to name a few. Too bad I got hurt and ended my career. |
Fisher, William 'craig' | AD1 | Mar 1, 1990 – Nov 1, 1991 | AIMD | |
Roberts, Greg | OS2 | Mar 1, 1990 – Nov 10, 1992 | OI | Looking for old friends. |
Boyd, Mark | Mar 15, 1990 – Jan 3, 1993 | V-1 | ||
Harvey, Gary | DT1/DTC | Mar 23, 1990 – Jun 27, 1992 | Dental/Special Services | Made Chief onboard America. Will never forget this experience! |
Woodward, Mike Woody | EW3 SW | Mar 26, 1990 – Feb 15, 1993 | OPERATIONS | DID TWO MED CRUISES AND HAD SOME OF THE BEST AND WORST TIMES ON THE SHIP, WAS FIRST SEAMAN TO BECOME SURFACE WARFARE QUALIFIED ADVANCED TO E4 BY CAPT EWING |
Dunlap, Craig "Shags" | abhan | Apr 1990 – Feb 1993 | V-1 | |
Vandorn, Kevin | MM2 | Apr 1, 1990 – Nov 1, 1995 | MP | Many memories of 2 Main and 3 Main Machinery Rooms. I never thought I would miss this old ship, but time heals all wounds. Snipes Rock!!! |
David, Mr. | E-3 | Apr 21, 1990 – Nov 1, 1991 | V-1 | GOOD TIMES! |
Hodges, David | E-3 | Apr 21, 1990 – Nov 1, 1991 | V-1 | I worked in Fly 2. Looking forward to hearing from crew members. |
Stephens, Paul | ET3 / ET2 / ET1AW/SW | May 1990 – Feb 19, 1994 | OPS/ OER | Looking back this was the best part of my NAVY Career. If I could do it all again I would beg for orders back to the America. Special Thanks to Cdr Gary Geithman...... |
Zanazaro, Frank | E-3 | May 1990 – Jun 1993 | V-2 | It is amazing how much I miss this ship. There were some great times aboard. It would be nice to meet some of the guys that were aboard sometime. My email is zfrank2007@gmail.com |
Clarkson, Keith ![]() | BM | May 1990 – Aug 1993 | Deck (2nd Division) | |
Farmer, Gene | CV-66, CVN-71, AS-31, LPD-15 | May 1, 1990 – Apr 1, 1993 | mp | America had the tightest group of guys ever, We worked hard and played hard. I miss that ship and thoses days. |
Winans, Jason | MM3 | May 9, 1990 – May 1995 | Engineering | |
Hardman, Craig | BMSN/MS3 | May 11, 1990 – Aug 3, 1993 | 2nd Deck/ | I was the incinirator operator during the Desert Storm cruise.I also worked In the Aft Galley. |
Shaffer, Mark | MM3 | May 15, 1990 – Nov 30, 1991 | MP 3MMR | We worked hard in that hot ass oven. We played even harder in Hurgada,Egypt. Thanks to everyone who played Operation Desert Storm. We would sail to hell and back with J.J |
Haskins, Robert J. | E-3 | Jun 1990 – Oct 1991 | 3rd Decks | looking for anyone from decks. Also would like to know if anyone knows the wherabouts of Dennis Fansler? |
Kuhn, Scott | MM2 | Jun 1990 – Aug 1993 | A | Enjoyed the time on her but glad to be gone. |
McCoy, Clinton "Bulldog" | MM1,MM2,MM3 | Jun 1990 – Jun 1995 | MP | |
Miller, John | ABHAR | Jun 22, 1990 – Feb 9, 1992 | V-1 | I came to the air dept. on a swap from the Uss Forrestal. I had great times on the flight deck in tractors. especially miss the many friends i met as well as the ABHC's that i worked with. I am now a firefighter EMT in the suburbs of Cincinnati. |
Lafleur Jr, Robert | ABH3 | Jun 25, 1990 – Jun 24, 1994 | Crash and Salvage | Really enjoyed myself, and miss all my brothers, just don't miss that water at all. |
Geck, Brent | DS2/E-5 | Jun 30, 1990 – Sep 28, 1992 | OED | |
Bonacci, Charles | AMH2 | Jul 1990 – Feb 1994 | AIMD/IM2 | |
Cortez, Lelan | DT3 | Jul 1990 – Aug 1993 | Dental | Some good times, a few not so good times, but no boring times! |
Everett, Rob | E-4 | Jul 4, 1990 – Jul 5, 1994 | G-2 | Great time with a lot of great shipmates. I hope that all of my shipmates have been blessed with good health and prosperity!! |
Messersmith, Chad | RM3 | Jul 5, 1990 – May 21, 1993 | CR | I wish the "Boat" was still with us. Would love to take my son to see her. |
Brown, Pere | AOE3 | Jul 7, 1990 – May 22, 1994 | G-4 | Elevators and weapons dept. |
Brown, Pere | AOE3 | Jul 7, 1990 – May 22, 1994 | G-4 | Elevators and weapons dept. |
Brown, Pere | AOE3 | Jul 7, 1990 – May 22, 1994 | G4 | Elevators and weapons dept. |
Mahler, George | AIRMAN | Jul 10, 1990 – Apr 10, 1991 | AIMD | |
Valley, Brad | E-4 MR3 | Jul 17, 1990 – Jul 17, 1994 | REPAIR | i had a great time while i was aboard the america met alot of great friend like ray clark from texas, tom tolan, george drissoll great memories!!!!!!!!!!! |
Valley, Brad/ Holiday | MR3 | Jul 17, 1990 – Jul 17, 1994 | machine shop repair | would like to here from any one in the shop thanks for the great times email me @ bradandjennyv@yahoo.com |
Hermogeno, Caesar | AK3 | Jul 31, 1990 – Jul 31, 1994 | VF-102 | |
Jones, Michael | AIRMAN / AT | Aug 1990 – Jun 1992 | AIMD -VAST | I would like to hear from shipmates that worked in the VAST shop. |
Marshall, Craig | AT3 | Aug 1990 – Dec 1992 | IM3 | Anyone from the tron shop around? |
Kritzberger, Howard | AD1(AW) | Aug 1990 – Apr 1993 | VF-102 | Desert Storm, Northstar, and Med/IO |
Ensinger, Charles | AO1 | Aug 1990 – Jan 1, 1993 | G5 | |
Stanford, Stan The Man | E-3 | Aug 1, 1990 – Oct 1, 1992 | V-1 | Looking for all the old crew. V-1 all the Damn way... |
Smith, Donald | E4/RM3 | Aug 6, 1990 – Jul 15, 1994 | CR | If your ever in Michigan look me up |
Rowell, Francis/ Frank | AE2 (AW) | Aug 10, 1990 – Oct 10, 1993 | AMID 620 | Had a great time in some ports and the ship had a great crew to serve with. |
Kubala, Dan | EM1 | Aug 10, 1990 – Jul 2, 1992 | E | Wish I could say it was good. Absolutely the most poorly managed E Div that I was ever part of!! CV62 was heaven compared to "The Temple Of Doom" Proud of Desert Storm service....enjoy the "Deep Six" Thank Bush I for SRB, adios |
Eachus, Todd | AW1 | Aug 10, 1990 – Apr 10, 1992 | OX | |
Taraddei, Phillip | E-4/AS3 | Aug 11, 1990 – Aug 1, 1993 | IM-4 | I would like tell Robert, Gary, Roger (Z-man), and all you crazy "GSE" guys, I enjoyed all the fun we had on our deployments. I'm still here in New Mexico in the Air National Gaurd. Feel free to send an E-mail. |
Ward, Marcus | gmg2 | Aug 18, 1990 – Aug 24, 1992 | g-2 | go gunners. |
Hall, Johney | DC2 | Sep 1990 – Apr 8, 1995 | Fire | |
Porterfield, David "Porkchop" | E3 | Sep 1, 1990 – Dec 15, 1992 | V-1 | Served with some of the best guys on the flight deck. Had a bunch of good times. |
Fuller, Mark | HM2 | Sep 1, 1990 – Oct 31, 1992 | Medical | |
Zimmeth, Edward | AMS E4 | Sep 11, 1990 – Aug 13, 1994 | VAQ-137 | |
Sutherland Aka Moore, Pete | ABE 1 | Sep 12, 1990 – Oct 11, 1996 | V-2 | HI TO ALL OF MY FELLOW ABE'S I'M STILL IN AND NOW I'M ON THE CVN 76 SHIP. AFTER I LEFT THE 66 BOAT I WENT TO THE 71 BOAT THAN SHORE DUTY. JAX FL. NOW I'M HERE ON THE 76 BOAT AND IN SAN DIEGO. I HOPE TO GO BACK EAST AFTER 06. |
Douglas, Theodore (Ted) | ET3 | Sep 18, 1990 – Mar 26, 1996 | OPS/OEC | Through the leaks, fires, jet fuel in the water and cavitations it was a plesure to serve on her. |
Abernathy, Ramond Jr | RM2 | Oct 1990 – Oct 1992 | OC | |
Ewing, Stewart | ABH3 | Oct 1990 – Jun 1994 | V-3/ Security | I had a good time adoard and made some good friends. |
Ledbetter, Logan Scott ![]() | LT | Oct 1990 – Sep 30, 1992 | OZ/SUPPLOT and MSI | Supplementary Plot Officer, OOD Section Leader, DESERT STORM. Loved the entire time I was on AMERICA! Best time of my life, personal and professional. Amazed she was sunk as a target::-( Hell and Back with JJ Mazach! |
Matthews, Kenneth ( Matt ) | SK2 | Oct 1, 1990 – Aug 24, 1994 | S-8 Material | Part of repair 1B repair locker, Storekeep in charge of C-Mart Storerooms the last 25 months on board. |
Driedger, Joey | E3 | Oct 15, 1990 – Jul 29, 1992 | ||
Rodriguez, Big Rod | ABE3 | Oct 29, 1990 – Jul 22, 1993 | V2 | HELLO TO ALL MY GEARDOG BUDDIES.IM HOME IN CONNECTICUT. IM A GRANDPA NOW.MISS ALL YOU GUYS.EMAIL ME AT 1ANTONIO@COMCAST.COM. PUERTO RICAN POLE. |
Williams, Joe | MA2 | Nov 1990 – Aug 1993 | Deck-2nd Legal MAA | Was bowhook on Captains Gig Then off to MA school & back to America as MA. |
Herrera, Alejo | Nov 1990 – Jun 1992 | AIMD | HEY WHAT DID THEY DO TO OUR SHIP.:( | |
Savage, Mike | AT3 | Nov 18, 1990 – Jan 26, 1994 | VF102 | IWT Rules. |
Saunders, William | FC1(SW) WAS FC3 | Nov 21, 1990 – Mar 21, 1992 | CF | My first ship. Did not want Norfolk or carrier. 17 years later I am on shore duty missing the fun of carrier life. It was a very sad day in history when America was sunk. they should have waited for JFK. |
Croy, Jimmie | ABF AN | Dec 1990 – Mar 1993 | V-4 | Proudly served aboard the America during Desert Storm made a lot of friends and shared some great memories aboard the America. Visited many countries If you remember me drop me a line lizard7105@yahoo.com |
Colunga, Shane | AMS3\\E4 | Dec 1990 – Aug 4, 1994 | AIMD | |
Berry, Colby | Rm-3 | Dec 1990 – Feb 1994 | comm | |
Valtierra, Rafael | AS3 | Dec 1990 – Aug 1993 | V-1 | |
Berry, Colby | E-4 | Dec 1990 – Apr 1994 | Cr | |
Kitchen, John | AO1(AW) | Dec 1990 – Apr 1994 | G5 | Proud to have served on her during, DESERT SHIELD/ STORM. A salute to all RED SEA YACHT CLUB members. |
Main, Kenneth ![]() | ABH Airman E3 | Dec 1990 – Jun 1993 | V1 | The America was my 1st and only command it was hard work but had a great time while on board seen alot of different countries and places while I was on board I honestly loved the deployments except the homesick moments |
Smith, Donald | E-4/RM3 | Dec 1, 1990 – Jun 22, 1994 | Don't Miss it, but had fun while I served on her. Too bad they had to sink such a great carrier bearing our countries name. | |
Pendleton, Clay | E5/AT2 | Dec 1, 1990 – Oct 1993 | IM3/650 | Stationed at Whidbey Island, Washington - SEA/OPDET VAQ-137, The Rooks. Module Automatic Test Console Technition assigned to IM3 Div/Shop 650. Served during the Deseret Shield, Storm War Cruiz and Med Cruiz 91- 93. |
Lucas, Louis/ Luke-luke | AO 3RD CLASS | Dec 10, 1990 – Dec 15, 1994 | G-1 / FLT DECK ORD | oooooooorah ! |
Pratt, Jeff | AN E3 | Dec 10, 1990 – Dec 10, 1992 | V2 Geardogs | |
Jones, James | AO2 | Dec 10, 1990 – Feb 6, 1994 | G5 | Proud to have served on our nation's namesake. |
Butterfield, Gary | AO2 | Dec 13, 1990 – Aug 22, 1993 | G3 | |
Smith, Kevin | AO3 | Dec 14, 1990 – Mar 10, 1995 | G-1 Flight Deck | My first tour in the Navy. Peace |
Erdozain, Diego | AK3 | Dec 21, 1990 – Jun 15, 1993 | VAQ-137 "ROOKS" | I have great memories of the ship that took me to Desert Storm. I've been on other carriers since then, but the America will always be #1. |
Fisher, Keith | Petty officer third class | Dec 23, 1990 – Jul 25, 1994 | Supply division two | Love that ship, it was a honor to serve on her |
Stevens, John | E-5/ MS-2 | Dec 24, 1990 – Jun 21, 1993 | S-2 / S-5 | Divisional Safety PO,3-M 302 Work Center Super, DC PO. Also had many other duty's Desert Shield/ Desert Storm only ship to serve both sides of war. red sea & Gulf. |
Stevens, John | MS2 | Dec 24, 1990 – 1993 | S-2 | The America was my first Carrier and a Great one, I became the Safety PO, DCPO, 3-M302, for S2 and S5 , hated to see her sank. |
Vetter, Randall ![]() | YN3 | Dec 24, 1990 – Nov 1993 | V-X | Proud to serve with the USS AMERICA crew! |
Lester, Scott "Moe" | DS2 | Dec 26, 1990 – Jul 18, 1994 | OPS/OED | |
Wright, Robert | AMS 3 | Dec 27, 1990 – Oct 16, 1994 | IM-2 | We kept turning around and going back. What a great time. You got to love it. I was on the beach in Virginia Beach when I noticed her being taken away from Norfolk for the last time. It was a sad site. |
Robertson, Cornell | SM3 | Dec 27, 1990 – Aug 27, 1994 | DECK/NAV/SEC | I just want to say to all here, that I still have flashback of that broiler room explosion, back in 1991. |
Hervey, Frank | AT2 | Dec 27, 1990 – Mar 15, 1995 | AIMD/IM3/64C | |
Javner, Donnie | E-3/ ABF | Dec 29, 1990 – Oct 9, 1992 | ABF | Spent my first tour of duty on the America during the Operation Desert Storm. She was a wonderful ship along with the crew as we also sailed the North Atlantic and going through that terrible Hurricane in 91. I'll always have her with me! |
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