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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).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Medina, Jorge Robert | ABE3 | 1991 – 1995 | V-2 | |
Romfo, Thomas S. | E4/ET3 | 1991 – 1994 | Ops / OER | Enjoyed all the experiances she gave me! |
Brown, Bobby | E2BT | 1991 – 1993 | ||
Cagle, John | HTFN | 1991 – May 20, 1994 | R-1 | I miss a lot of the guys that I worked with!! |
Messina, David | ABEAN | 1991 – 1993 | V-2 | Bowcats on the America was rough - but now I miss it. It's hard to see how this will always be a part of you, when you're just a kid. We worked all day and all night, slept in the catwalk between launches, stole grapefruit from the messde |
Wolf, Jim | BT3 | 1991 – 1992 | 4MMR | SOMEONE SHOW TO MY BUNK???? I STILL SCRATCH MY HEAD ABOUT HOW I GOT A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL???? AND DIDENT END UP IN THE BRIG...OR WORSE??? ALL YOU SNIPES THE TIME WAS A FRIGGIN BLAST!!!!! GO BILGE |
Bechtold, Don | E-3 | 1991 – 1992 | MP 3 | Had some awesome times on the America!! Miss hanging out with petty officer Lorenc, Thatcher, and Brewster, and shipmates Russell, and Westerman...Good Times! |
Negroni, Rodney | E-4 | 1991 – Dec 1993 | Third Division | times to remember |
Westcott, Travis | RM3 | 1991 – 1994 | CR | |
Nowicki, Tom | SK1(SW) | 1991 – 1996 | S-8 / S-1 | It was five years of my life that I will never forget! Three Med/IO Cruises, Two NATO Cruises, and countless other days out at sea. No SLEP! What a work horse! |
Carney, Michael | abe 1 | 1991 – | bow catapults | |
Buckbee, James | ABH3 | 1991 – 1992 | V-1 | Best times of my life Joined out of Washington Went to boot camp in Orlando. PDS PCU George Washington TDY CV-66 America got BlueNose/DesertStorm Commissioned the GW plank owner Got out have lived in Georgia ever since! |
Laarendi, Karl (Big L) | ABE3 | 1991 – 1991 | V2 DIV ARRESTING GEAR | I miss the days aboard the USS NEVER DOCK! Some of us built a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. A few of us still see each other to this day. |
Ashworth, Fred | LT | 1991 – | Medical | |
Menne, Mark | AT2 | Jan 1991 – Jun 16, 1995 | IM-3 | Sad to hear of Navy's plans for her. I had always wanted to visit her again. love to hear from past shipmates... |
Schauer, Shannon | BTFN | Jan 1991 – Jul 1992 | MP | worked in the test lab. alot of growing up went on while I was aboard that ship. |
Lorenc, John | MM-3 | Jan 1991 – Dec 1993 | MP 3 Main Machinery Room | My best memories ever _ a bunch of guys from 3 Main. MM 1 Mac McCreary...an excellent teacher. Hey Dancey, remember Chief Ironhead? / "Griff" aka Rodney D Griffeth my # 1 bud. Mike "Head" Carlen &Toby Overrocker funniest du |
Bollinger, Scott (Bo) | EM3 | Jan 1991 – Jul 1994 | Eng, E-Div | First to go, last to know....and always underway. Hit me up on FB. |
Haskins, Robert | BN | Jan 1991 – Oct 1992 | 3rd | Miss this old leaky bastard. Remember the non stop flooding in the AC space off the berthing area? It was either wet decks or no AC. |
Quintanilla, Peter | MM3 | Jan 1, 1991 – Apr 13, 1993 | 2MMR | Worked in 2 Main |
Boswell, David | MM3 | Jan 1, 1991 – May 28, 1994 | MP | |
Felix, Joseph | E1 | Jan 1, 1991 – Jan 1, 1992 | ||
Maples, Chris | e4 | Jan 2, 1991 – Apr 14, 1995 | deck | miss the old boat!! |
Musquiz, Carlos | OS3 | Jan 5, 1991 – May 12, 1994 | OI | What a carnales. I was the token Mexican of OI division. I ran off the ship when I was discharged. I'm now a prison guard and I'm still a pro wrestler. Check out my site www.latindeathdrop.com Shoot me an e-mail bitches. ORALE! |
Raffelson, Rex | AME3 | Jan 7, 1991 – May 23, 1994 | VFA-86 Sidewinders | Desert Shield/Storm, 2 cruises and North Star. Chiefs mesh, CAG LOX, Plane Captain and 86 Seat Shop. Fond Memories. Long Live Coonrod! |
Fisher, Michael | BT3 | Jan 10, 1991 – Jan 10, 1993 | ENGINEERING | Met the best group of guys on board ship. Snipes rule!!! |
Spencer, Charles | AO3 | Jan 12, 1991 – Mar 14, 1995 | G-1 Flight Deck | IYAOYAS |
Lightfoot, Eric | AO3 | Jan 15, 1991 – Jun 24, 1994 | G3 | Anybody from G-3 DIV 1991-1994 hit me at eric.lightfoot@gmail.com Drinkwater, Jackson, Ragland, Donaldson, Stukes, Geathers, King let me know how you doing |
Hester, Byron | AO2 | Jan 16, 1991 – Apr 16, 1991 | G-3 | Miss my team during the war. Think about you guys all the time. Email me byron.hester43@gmail.com |
Knapp, Michael | E-5 AS2 | Jan 18, 1991 – Mar 29, 1991 | IM-4 GSE | I was a reservist from cv-67 So Weymouth, Ma, And had orders for CV-66 I did forklift repairs at night. I am working as a truck technician now. I am open for anyone in GSE DEPT FOR A CONTACT. |
Lightfoot, Eric | AO3 | Jan 21, 1991 – Jun 24, 1994 | G3 | You made me who I am today. USS Neverdock |
Compagni, Thomas | AVIATION ORDNANCE | Feb 1991 – Dec 30, 1993 | G-3 | |
Sias, Matthew | RM3 | Feb 1991 – Jul 1994 | CR | I was glad to be out but would do it again! |
Stack, Robert | ABH2 | Feb 1991 – Aug 1993 | v1 | Crash/Salvage ALPO/LPO and DCPO |
Harmening, Daron | SN | Feb 1991 – Nov 10, 1992 | what a great time it was( hindsite) | |
Blatnik, Kevin | ABF3 | Feb 1991 – Oct 1992 | V4 | Some of the best times I ever had were on this ship. |
Smith, James | LT/03E | Feb 1991 – Aug 1993 | G-3, G-4 | Mr. Hand onboard the Hero Ship !! |
Christy, Chris | FN | Feb 1991 – Oct 1992 | Repair | Learned more on that old girl in 21 months than most will experience in a lifetime. Sad. (Am now the "Captain" of a 20' jet boat with a BBC 454 ) lol. Made a Coastie Commander refer to me as such during an inspection. |
Smith, Michael | E-4 | Feb 1991 – Jun 1995 | COMM/CR | |
Carey, Grant | E2 | Feb 1, 1991 – Feb 1, 1993 | A | Came across this cite, was wondering if any one I knew was on here. |
Kesner, Marty | NCCS (SW/AW) | Feb 7, 1991 – Feb 12, 1995 | CIAC | Absolutely the BEST Tour I had in the Navy! AMERICA was the Golden Anchor receipient while I was there and I worked with the best people possible! Benny Suggs and Mike Denkler made up the BEST CO/XO team there was! |
Thomas, Temonia | SM3 | Feb 28, 1991 – May 28, 1993 | COMM/NAV | I miss all the good ole spade games we played in the berthing lounge. It was the RM's vs SM's, great times. |
La Forme, Preston | ADAA | Mar 1991 – Sep 1992 | IM-2 | Saying Hello and looking for old friends. |
Cranor, Paris | FN | Mar 1991 – Jun 12, 1994 | E | I am so glad that I had the chance to be on this ship, but I wouldn't do it again. I worked with some of the best people in the fleet and some that were less then that. I miss it but I like being out. |
Telford, Luke | E4/ET3 | Mar 1991 – Jul 1994 | OPS/OER | Anybody out there? Nice place to leave a message for all my buddies who served on this ship. Fair winds and following seas to you all. In Christ, Luke |
Ruschill, Kevin (Rut) | OS3 | Mar 1, 1991 – Aug 12, 1994 | OPS | |
McCauley, Charles | PNSN | Mar 1, 1991 – Jun 1, 1993 | Administration | I enjoyed my time on the USS America CV66 and would like to reconnect with any shipmates that were onboard from 1991 to 1993. |
Compagni, Thomas | AO3 | Mar 10, 1991 – Dec 12, 1993 | G3 | I remember a time when we whished that she would sink. tcompagni@yahoo.com |
Compagni, Thomas | AO3 | Mar 12, 1991 – Dec 15, 1993 | G3 | I can remeber a time when we WISHED she would sink. tcompagni@yahoo.com |
Melendez, Andres | AS3 | Mar 13, 1991 – Dec 25, 1995 | IM4 | I really had a good time onboard, have great memories of the places we visited and the shipmates onboard, GSE IM4 Division. Hopefully be able to contact some of the old buddies to talk about the good times we had onboard |
Januszewski, Scott (Ski) | E3 | Mar 16, 1991 – Jan 19, 1993 | A | |
Januszewski, Scott (A.k.a. Ski) | FM3 | Mar 19, 1991 – Jan 19, 1993 | A | Never thought I would miss it but I do. Big part of my life when I was younger. I worked in Galley Main. If anyone who remembers me give me an email at scott062671@earthlink.net. Would love to find some of my old friends. |
Thomas, Earl B. Jr | MSSN | Mar 27, 1991 – Dec 26, 1993 | S-2 | IT WAS A GREAT SHIP AND I WAS PROUD TO SERVE ON IT. I WAS PART THE SHIP'S S-2 DIVISION AS A MS. I USED TO SERVE ALOT OF MEALS ON THAT SHIP AND I HOPE THAT OTHER COOKS ON THAT SHIP CAN CONTACT ME IF THEY KNOWN ME. THANKS. |
Gray, Mike | FA | Apr 1991 – Feb 1993 | IC | Worked in MC shop and Sound shop |
Griffeth, Griff | mm2 | Apr 1991 – May 1994 | main propulsion 3main | what a ride, the big dawg was my forth and last command, enjoyed it, miss all my shipmates I worked with in the pit. Life goes on, Live and Learn. |
Lambright, Darryl (Lam) | E6/RM1 | Apr 10, 1991 – Apr 15, 1995 | CR | The finest Ship in the fleet we owned Virginia, It was a pleasure serving with the many sailors on this ship. So many good memories, from Italy, France, Greece, their will never be a more Awesome carrier in the fleet. |
Pattenaude, Keith | PC3 | Apr 18, 1991 – Oct 20, 1994 | Postal S12 | PC3 (used to be) LOL If you had a friend who did you favors in the office, it was probably me. Anyone interested I posted a few of my pictures of USS America at http://www.ancmich.com/America.htm . kpattenaude@hotmail.com |
Devane, James K | E-3/MMFN | May 1991 – Dec 26, 1992 | 4MMR | GREAT EXPERIENCE, GREAT SHIPMATES, SADDEN TO ITS DIMISE, CHECK SHIP WEBSITE FOR PUSH FOR NEXT CARRIER TO CARRY ON ITS LEGACY |
Hill, Rickey | AOAN | May 1991 – Aug 1993 | G-3 | Made some of the best friends in my life onboard that vessel. I owe her much. |
Figueredo, Felix Fig | FM3 | May 2, 1991 – Feb 16, 1993 | ENG | N/A |
Bernat, Darren | AT3 | May 10, 1991 – Jul 31, 1994 | IM-5 | Quite a time we had onboard! |
Hobson, Randy | YNC | May 11, 1991 – Jun 23, 1993 | VF-33 STARFIGHTERS | Reported to VF-33 as YN3, completed first MED. What a cruise. |
Billie, Joe | OS 3 | May 19, 1991 – Oct 11, 1994 | OI | I see the ship everyday in Philly. It should be a museum!! |
Lilley, Patrick | e4 | May 21, 1991 – Oct 31, 1994 | s3 | |
Sullivan, John ![]() | ET1 | Jun 1991 – Feb 1994 | Safety & ET | Served as a shipboard Safety Petty Officer then transferred as supervisor over the ET shop. |
Spivey, Joseph | E-2 | Jun 1991 – 1993 | G-3 | |
Fitzsimmons, Fit | OS3 | Jun 1991 – Jul 1995 | OI | |
Garner, Mike | E3 | Jun 1991 – Sep 1, 1992 | E | |
(Buckland) Meyer, Jr., Howie | MS3 | Jun 1991 – May 1995 | S2 | |
Boyd, Anthony ![]() | SK2/SK1 | Jun 1991 – Sep 1995 | S-1 Customer Service/Stock Control | Great time serving onboard |
McGrath, Jim (Duk) | OS3 | Jun 1, 1991 – Oct 10, 1994 | OI | Any OI guys from 1991-1994 around? I'd like to catch up! |
Tatum, Joel | E-4/MM3 | Jun 1, 1991 – Sep 1, 1996 | Engineering | Hello shipmates.. All the guys from 3MMR, it's me again. Give me a call sometime. |
Williford, Mark/gizmo | MS1 | Jun 8, 1991 – Jul 15, 1993 | S-2 | this was the first ship i have ever served aboard, it is like a floating city, and i enjoyed being aboard. |
Fitzsimmons, Bobby (Fit) | OS3 | Jun 10, 1991 – Aug 10, 1995 | OI | Hello? |
Spivey, Joseph | AN | Jun 15, 1991 – May 1993 | G-3 | The best time of my life!!! |
Shonyo, Bryan | SKC(SW) SK1(SW) while onboard the America | Jun 15, 1991 – Jan 11, 1996 | S-8, S-10 | The 4.5 years on board was an amazing experience, some good some bad but was worth every minute |
Moreman, Thomas | E-4 | Jun 18, 1991 – Jan 18, 1995 | S-3 | Worked ship store, laundry, and vending |
Case, Jason | E4/BT3 | Jul 1991 – Jan 8, 1995 | Main Propulsion | |
Jernigan, Jeff | RM3 | Jul 1991 – Jan 1995 | CR | The Big Dog will always be Haze Gray and Underway |
Anderson, Michael | mssn | Jul 1, 1991 – Aug 16, 1993 | s-2 | I really miss the good times we had in S-2 Division |
Johnston, Robert | FC3 | Aug 1991 – 1993 | OEM | Was a Quad "0" on TAS Radar. Rough riding boat |
Dowling, Joseph | E-3 | Aug 1991 – Jul 10, 1994 | Engineering | I enjoyed my time on board |
Teaters, Roger | IS1 (SW) | Aug 1991 – Aug 1994 | OZ | Loved my time on the America! Mighty Fine Ship! |
Jay, Barnes | E5/BM2 | Aug 1991 – Apr 1992 | 1st Division | |
Collins, Billy/lil' Bro | E-3 | Aug 3, 1991 – Jul 3, 1993 | V-1 | Enjoyed my time working with my V-1 family. I was really young (18) at the time hence the nickname "Lil' Bro" that was given to me. Fair winds & follow seas shipmates! |
Hyde, Kevin | E-1 | Aug 6, 1991 – Jun 14, 1993 | Mp | Met some good people. Met back stabbers too |
Seiler, Bobby | ABEAN | Aug 13, 1991 – Aug 15, 1995 | V2- Bow Cats | Hey guys! Give me a shout! I miss the fellas, and of course the experience in 91-95! Also, how about them Super Bowl Champs, The Green Bay Packers in '96! bobbygmodel@hotmail.com |
Titus, Daniel | ADAN | Aug 18, 1991 – Oct 10, 1994 | aimd im2 | |
Kennedy Jr., George E. | SN | Aug 22, 1991 – Aug 17, 1992 | 1st | |
Lindsay, Robert | AS3 | Sep 1991 – Mar 1994 | IM-4 | HEY EVERYOONE IM STILL IN LOL LOOK ME UP SOMETIME RIGHT NOW IM AT OCEANA BUT TRANSFER TO IWO JIMA IN JAN 04 |
Dewitt, Darren Htfn | HTFN | Sep 1991 – Oct 1992 | engineering repair | served in the shipfitter shop was on board for Northern Atlantic and Blue Nose, Portsmouth England and Med Cruise. served with Reff, Nations, Tharp, Souza, Polk, Sanders, and others |
Crayton, Victor | SK2(SW) | Sep 1, 1991 – May 20, 1995 | nuclear weapons/ supply | |
Benefield, Jeremy (Benny) | AN | Oct 1991 – Aug 1993 | VF-102 | It rocked. |
Bull, Richard | AT1(AW) | Oct 1991 – Aug 1995 | AIMD/IM3 | Best tour of my career! Started out like hell, though. Felt a great loss when they sunk her. Miss the Big Dawg. Never forget those days off Haiti in the heat. Godspeed. |
Wilson, Robert Wilson | M M3 | Oct 1991 – 1994 | mm3 | looking for old shipmates and friend serving on uss america from 1991 to 1994 |
Brown, Todd | AT2 | Oct 2, 1991 – Sep 7, 1995 | IM3 | What a Ride!!!! |
Hawkins, David | ET2 | Oct 4, 1991 – Oct 10, 1992 | TV Repair | I loved the old gal.will miss her very much |
Constant, William | HMC(SW/AW) | Oct 10, 1991 – Sep 30, 1993 | H | Worked with the best shipmates in the world! |
Holt, Mitch | SK3 | Nov 1991 – Oct 1995 | Supply / S-8 | My time on the America was a great experence. I will always miss those Steel Beach Picnics. The "BIG DAWG" a great ship. Stay on top, Stay proud, that is all!!! |
Costigan, Jeff | Nov 1991 – Apr 1995 | M P | HEY, JUST WANTED TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO THE GUYS OF 4 MAIN!! THIS IS COSTY, MADE MMOW JUST BEFORE I GOT OUT. ANY GUYS IN 4 MAIN REMEMBER ME EMAIL ME, OK?? THATS ALL FOR NOW. JEFF!!! | |
Pate, Charles | ABH2 | Nov 1991 – Dec 1995 | V-1/V-5 | |
Veatch, Craig | ET2 | Nov 1991 – Dec 1994 | OPS/OER | |
Williams Jr, Edward ![]() | ABE3 | Nov 1, 1991 – Aug 4, 1996 | V-2 | Hello to all!!! Big Will from V-2/Waistcats and the best darn JBD operator CAT 3 ever had. Holla if ya hear me, its good to see many of us are still around. ABE3 Williams |
Hamlin, Marcus | MS3 | Nov 11, 1991 – Mar 15, 1994 | S11 | The best ship and the greatest crew I ever sailed with point blank. |
Hensley, Danny | bmcs | Nov 12, 1991 – Jun 14, 1994 | 1st div | absolutely one of the best duties i had. met great people.didnt think i would like carrier duty but enjoyed it. |
Lee, Gary | YN1 | Nov 15, 1991 – Aug 13, 1993 | Ops Admin | A damned shame to see her sunk, but still amazed she never sunk on her own! Miss my old shipmates - e-mail me if you ever see this: Mike French, Todd Davis, Brad Mason, Bill Evers, Hector Alomar, Edward Randall, Chris Paul, Randall Vetter. |
Schultz, Brad | AN | Nov 22, 1991 – Jul 27, 1993 | V2 | |
Akin, Terry | MS3 | Nov 22, 1991 – Apr 22, 1993 | s 2 | hey what a wild bunch of cooks miss u clowns |
Saleem, Abdool (Bubble Lean) | ABEAN | Nov 22, 1991 – Nov 15, 1994 | V2 | I had a blast on the BIG DAWG. anyone out there from WAIST CATS give me a shout. |
Garza, Gil | ABE/AN | Nov 25, 1991 – Aug 18, 1993 | V-2 | WORKED IN ARRESTING GEAR, ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE # 4 OPERATOR. DROP ME A LINE ANYONE, IM STILL IN L.A. (TOMCAT IN THE GROOVE, SHORT, OVER THE RAMP!!!!) |
Libby, Donald | LCDR 0-4 | Nov 30, 1991 – Aug 10, 1996 | Main Propulsion | I walked aboard a BT2(SW) and left there a BTC(SW/AW) I worked with the best engineers in the fleet! I loved this ship! |
Haragan, Travis | AME3 | Dec 1991 – Aug 1994 | Trying to help Travis with PTSD claim. He has no computer and has asked me to put his phone number so those who remember him can call him. It is very important! Here is his number! 505-632-0022. | |
Byron, James | AT3 | Dec 1, 1991 – Jan 1, 1994 | VA-82 BUCKEYES | FLIGHT DECK T/S, F/C FOR TWO MED CRUISES. SHOT THE SUEZ BOTH CRUIZES, SERVED IN 7 CAMPAIGNS. BEST JOB I EVER HAD, SHE WAS MY FAVORITE HOME. |
Triplett, Earl (Trip) | AN | Dec 1, 1991 – Jul 16, 1992 | VF-33 | |
True, Gordon True Blue | ABHAN E-3 | Dec 2, 1991 – Aug 8, 1993 | V-3 | |
Paul, Jason | LEIUTENANT | Dec 7, 1991 – Dec 7, 2004 | AIR PILOT | lost my best friend on my ship but i had a great time flying my planes and meeting new buddys from all around the world |
Thibodeaux, Brady | E4 AZ | Dec 16, 1991 – Apr 26, 1995 | AIMD Maintenance Control | Can't believe they sunk such a great ship! What a waste. Had some good times on the cruises and have memories I will never forget. |
Scherer, Joseph | AS1 (AW) | Dec 18, 1991 – Jun 10, 1996 | IM4 (GSE) | Good Times, |
Davis, Jason | OS3 | Dec 21, 1991 – Jun 4, 1995 | OI | Any OI guys out there? |
Hufham, Michael | ABE/AN | Dec 24, 1991 – Aug 8, 1993 | V-2 ARRESTING GEAR | IT WAS HARD WORK BUT I SURE DO MISS IT WE ALL HAD FUN WISH I HAD BEEN THERE FOR THE DECOMMISIONING |
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