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USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). 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 4681 crew members registered for the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Potocnik, John E.	SH2	1968 – 1970	S-3
Ulrey, Robert	AO3	1968 – 1971	G	Plank Owner, Boxer
Hilliard, John Michael	RM2	1968 – 1971		Plankowner
Dougherty, John	ABE2	1968 – 1970	V-2	Plankowner
Schneider, Jeffrey	BT3	1968 – 1969	B
Bush, John	AK2	1968 – 1970	VF-32	Served with Airwing in VF-32. Went on 2 and one half cruises and went back to 30 yr Reunion. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Funderburg, Wayne	FN/SFM2	1968 – 1970	R	Plankowner
Bewster, Dave	GMT3	1968 – 1972	W	Plankowner
Doty, Danny	BT3	1968 – 1971	B	Plankowner,I ENJOYED MY TIME BUT, KNOW MY SON IS DOING THE SAME THING ON THE ROOSEVELT. I WORKED IN 3MMR AND OIL LAB
Barriage, Archie Arch	ETR2	1968 – 1971	OE	Plankowner,I was the ships first SINS tech and only one for over a year.Made her first Med cruise and remember all the great ports and hollywood people who came aboard for parties. I would enjoy hearing from some old plank owners and reuion info.
Williams, Ted (Willie)	IC 2	1968 – 1969
Brown, Frank (Charlie)	PN3	1968 – 1970	X	Worked in precom unit JFK at Norfolk Naval Base with Chief Snyder. Served on board for shakedown cruise and Med cruise duty stations Personnel and ESO offices Damage Control Central LCDR Shipes phone talker to bridge. An exp I will never forget.
Rechenberger, Kirk	PH3	1968 – 1971	Photographer	Precomissioning Unit,Plank Owner, Shakedown (Gitmo), and first (9 month) Med Cruise. Proud to serve.
Hott, Marvin	E3	1968 – 1971	AM	Plank Owner. Had great times on the JFK, met alot of good people. Looking forward to retiring in a couple of years, and riding my Harley. Would love to find & get together with some of my Navy buddies.
Lannon, John	ABH 3	1968 – 1970	V 1	assigned to Fly 1 bow cats assisted Air Boss, Comander Church, with my shipmate Joseph Ferreti. Plankowner, pre com and Med cruise
Toledo, Mike	ABE3	1968 – 1972	V2	Plankowner Waist Cat #3 Safety PO and Deckedge op.
Lehman, Robert	MM2	1968 – Mar 1971		precom unit and plankowner. sure do have a lot of fond memories. hope to see heraround for a long time
Phillips, Roy	MM3	1968 – Dec 26, 1969	R5	PRECOM--PLANKOWNER FIRST MED CRUISE
Beausoleil, Leon Frenchie Axelbrode	GMT2	1968 – Aug 1971	W	Plankowner. Served on board until my discharge in 1971. Two Med Cruises and a few Caribbean Cruises. Was a part of the Pre-Commisioning Unit. Also was chosen to provide security for the Kennedy family during the commissioning ceremony.
Menold, David	MM2	1968 – 1971	A	Plankowner
Ross, Charles	AN	1968 – 1971	V-0, V-3	PLANK OWNER
Hoff, Robert (Bob)	BT 2	1968 – 1971	engineering	(Plankowner) Fuel & Water test lab... Transfered fuel, potable water, et. al.
Powell, Mickey	AME2	1968 – 1972	AIMD	PlankOwner, PreCom Unit, Shake down cruise and first two Med Cruises. View 'now' Photo
Shepard, Wayne	SM3	1968 – 1971	cs	had a great time and a great bunch of guys. precom. and two med cruises
Zahn, Steve	LI3	1968 – Jun 1970	X	PLANKOWNER - Stationed at Norfolk Naval Station until moving aboard as the pre-commissioning crew of ship. Attended commissioning. Went on 1st Med. Cruise. Felt very special to be a crew member of this ship. Fond memories. Good friends.
Olinik, Jerry	ABE3	1968 – 1970	V2 CAT #2	PRECOM UNIT/SHAKEDOWN/1ST MED CRUISE
Tucker, Orville / Skip	ABHAN	1968 – 1970	flight deck	loved seeing all the different countries, good experience to last the rest of my life. Many good memories
Bean, William	SEAMAN	1968 – 1969	4th	Pre Com Unit Plank Owner First MedCruise 4th + 5th Div Drove 60ft Launch Gave Haircuts Made SHB3 Befor Leaving Shib Overall Had Great Time Met alot Of Great Guys Learned alot about Life. One Thing Never Got My Plack
Hunley, Mike	DK2	1968 – 1969		I was with CVW-1 on the maiden cruise and did the 8 week shakedown cruise in the Carribean. I can't remember the exact dates of my time on the boat.
Herz, John	AG3	1968 – 1970	Weather Guesser	Member of first crew, plank owner. Loved the time on board
Hunt, Les	ADJ-3	1968 – 1970	HC-2	Got on the boat at Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock co. Went on the Shakedown cruises and the long cruise to the MED. Worked on the flight deck as an LSE
Karopchinsky, Harry (Ski)	MM3	1968 – 1970	A1	Looking for original members of the A1 gang, along with other plank owners.
Clifford, Carmen	E-3	1968 – Dec 23, 1969	Navigation (N)	Came aboard in the earlier part of 1968. Precommissioning unit, Plankowner, First Navy man behind the wheel, acceptance trials, shakedown, and first med cruise. Known as demosthyenes to then Capt, E. P, Yates.....
Barriage, Archie (Arch)	ETR2	1968 – 1971	OE	Plank Owner from keel laying to end of first Med cruise. Was here first SINS Tech and only one for first cruise.
Hoyt, Kenneth	AZ-3	1968 – 1971	AMID
Light, Randall	E-5 DC-2	1968 – 1972	R division	Worked in R-Division in various damage control areas including the carpenter shop and liberty boat repair. Great experience saw a lot of the world and met a lot of great people.
Layton, John	AN	1968 – 1971	V 3	PLANKOWNER
Hinds, Wayne	AE3	1968 – Dec 29, 1969	aimd	Assigned to pre-commissiong unit in 68 at building P4 in Norfolk. Next was Newport News, then Gitmo shake down. Worked in aimd electric shop during maiden cruise to the Med. Plankowner and Proud to have served
Morris, Jesse	CS3	1968 – 1970	Cooks	Plankowner. Served in cooks division and Damage Control Petty Officer for our Division.
Crump, Michael	BT3	1968 – 1970	Engine room	Was plank owner, pre com unit. station in Norfolk,Virginia, while being completed,than went on sea trails,commissioning when Kennedy's were on board, After that it was a great time seeing the world on
Sandy, Steve	ABH3	1968 – Dec 1969	V3	would like to hear from members of V3 Division
Eisenberg, John ..."Ike Or Izzy"	GMT-2	1968 – Jun 1971	Weapons	Pre Commissioning & Plank owner....wow... a long time ago! On board till June 71 ...Stationed Forward Magazine.
Lynch, James	ABF 3	1968 – 1971	V-4	Retired
Golden, William	abh3	1968 – 1971	v-3	Plankowner;
Feaster, Fred	AN	1968 – 1971	Fueling	Plankowner
Siebel, William	SHB3	1968 – 1969	S3	Worked in ship's stores and barber shop. From St. Louis , Mo. Was on shakedown cruise and left in Italy to come back to states for Discharge. Plank Owner
Harris, E J	ABH3	1968 – 1969	V1 division	Lots of good memories
Heck, William	ABH 2	1968 – 1972	V-1	Precom Unit and Plankowner. Hello to my fellow shipmates.
Olkovikas, Robert	E-4	1968 – 1971	C-Div ~ ADP	Still missing my time in service... Love you guys!
Olkovikas, Robert	E4	1968 – 1968	C-Div
Keeler, Bill	AZ3	1968 – Dec 23, 1969	AIMD	Loved my time on the JFK. Med. was great. Assigned to Pre Com unit NOB, Newport News, Getmo and the Med. Flew from NAS Getmo to Jamaica and arrested landing on JFK ( great pix). Spent 46 yrs in Law Enforcement.
Dinkins, Walter	E3	1968 – Dec 1970	Ao	I'm original plank owner. Was assigned to builders in Newport News as a fire watch, went to Guantanamo then to Jamaica and Med cruise. Lost my Cruise ship book for 1968-1970 and lost all contact with my buddies.
Dunn, Robert	GMM3	1968 – 1970	SAM/FOX	Pre-commissioning Unit - Launcher #1
Hopkins, Harry	AMH3	1968 – 1969	VAH10
Yakumithis, George	SK3	1968 – Feb 1970	6th Fleet
Senzatimore, Tony	EM2	1968 – 1971	E DIV	PRE COMMISSIONING CREW. PLANK OWNER.
Carter, Harry	RD 3	1968 – May 1971	Operations	Can be reached at 404 234 7102. Lots of good times with friends, liberty and on-board basketball games
Wallace, Benjamin	DP2	1968 – 1972	operations	Retired from civil service in 2001. Still in the Virginia Beach area. Would like to know how Kenneth Snapp and Larry Slack are doing. We used to spend tie together while on liberty.
Barnes, George. (Barney)	RD2	1968 – Mar 1971	OI	Plank Owner Great memories. Pre-com to discharge March ‘71. Gitmo, Med cruises and even the Bob Hope show.
Riccobono, Philip	ETN2	1968 – Dec 1969	Electronics	Retired after 25 years with ITT World Communications, Inc. and 15 years on contract to NASA tracking satellites and the space shuttle at Wallops Island, VA. I would like to find L.R. Hillers.
Morrow, Vernon	PFC	1968 – 1970	Marines Detachment	Security personnel, as well as the Marine Detachment Drill Team. Performing during the first Cruise for VIP.
Done, Stevo	AO3	1968 – 1971	AM Div	Made a lot of great lifelong friends during my enlistment. I recommend the choice of serving your country valid and fulfilling, besides, ya get to see a lot of countries.
Murphy, Michael (Murph)	AO-3	1968 – Jan 1972	AM	Plank owner. Met my best lifelong friend in 1969 on the Jack. Long ago and far away.If anyone knows the whereabouts of Stacey Johnston AO-3 I sure would like to talk to him
Bulloch, James	PFC	1968 – 1969	Marine Detachment	Pre-commission and shake down sea trials. Plank owner
Layton, John	E3	1968 – 1971	V3	Plank Owner
Adams, Mike	ADJ	Jan 1968 – Jun 1970		From Precom at NOB Norfolk, validated all compartments on ship. All shakedown and gitmo. Jet eng. shop, hanger deck fantail.
Thomas, Lee	RD-3	Jan 1968 – May 1971	OI	One of first 50 in building P4. EW watch superviser in CIC, mast climbing fool. (To fix antenas!)Loved it!.
Coughlin, Francis (Frank)	ABE3	Jan 1968 – Jan 1972	V-2	Plank owner ,Cat2 holdback, Cat 4 safety PO
Herzfeld, Charles	LTJG	Jan 1968 – Jan 1971	OI	Plank owner. Worked air intercept control for 4 years. Enjoyed the gala affairs on entering ports in the Med. Wouldnt trade for anything, probably wouldnt do it again.
Soderberg, Bob	ABFAN	Jan 1968 – Dec 1969		PLANK OWNER
Cairo, Anthony (Tony)	ABH3	Jan 1968 – Nov 23, 1971	V 1	Plank Owner breif tour on USS Saratoga would like to here anyone in V 1 during 1968 to 1971 oh JFK contact me tcairo22@gmail.com Ken, Mike,would love to here from you guys
Grant, Randall (Randy)	ABF-2	Jan 1968 – Sep 1971	V-4	PLANKOWNER boot to P-4 Newport News all bldr & navy trials.gitmo 1st med cruise lakehurst c school 2nd med cruise on to civlant.glad theres finally a reunion i'll be th ere . randocando@gmail.com
Publicover, Charles, Pub	qm3	Jan 1968 – Nov 1971	navigation	precom unit first division for a year, navigation
Mann, Steve	E3	Jan 1968 – Jun 1968	Communications	Pre-Com unit in Norfolk "barracks"
Rizzuto, Len	ABH-1	Jan 1968 – Oct 1969	V-3	Plank Owner and made first Med cruise. Had a great tour do to the fine crew that was assigned to the hangar. Retired in 92 after 31 years as a CWO4.
Johnson, Steve Sa Johnson	MM3	Jan 1968 – Nov 1971	P-2	steve johnson was in #2mmr P-2 division pre-com unit, plank owner, made 3 med cruises, MM's & BT's the best, "SNIPES", forever, any other jfk shipmates out there love to hear from you email me theodoremaggie1916@gmail
Haggerty, Peter	ABH3	Jan 1, 1968 – Sep 28, 1971	V1	Plank owner. So young and so long ago. Will never forget. Decommissioning may be accelerated before new carrier built
McNutt, Jerald /jb	ABH 2	Jan 1, 1968 – Jun 1, 1971	XO	Plankowner, Spotted the first five planes launched off the USS John F Kennedy on Catapult #4.
Ohrman, Terry	E4	Jan 1, 1968 – Nov 30, 1971	V4
Mann, Steve	E3	Jan 1, 1968 – Aug 1, 1968	Pre-commisioning crew	Pre-commissioning crew (plank owners) working at the naval shipyard Newport News in early 1968. Hello to Grabarz and Johnston. Anyone fly from Norfolk to Fort Eustis for stevedore training during that time?
Devlin Usn (Ret.), Jack (Dev)	RD1 (OSCS RET.)	Jan 3, 1968 – Jan 4, 1970	PerCom Norfolk and OI	6th Man on the Norfolk side. Went to Hull 577 for trials and stayed till 70. Just visited her in Boston. "Plank Holder" Honors coming and going. She's still a proud lady and clean as we left her. The crew we set the standard for is at quate
Barr, Larry	MM2	Jan 10, 1968 – Jun 1, 1971	Auxillary AC and R	Gteat times on the precom crew. I remember we trailed one shaft on the way over to the Med (1st cruise) due to a ruptured fuel oil heater. Looking for Jim Gemma, John Iscaro and Wayne Gessert.
Marker, Bernard(Rip) Russell	BM3-1	Jan 10, 1968 – Jan 10, 1976	Boatswains Mate	My dad Bernie Marker was on the crew from 68-76 possibly, he sinced passed away last christmas of 2008. I want to know if anyone knew him and what kind of work he did. I was a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy from 1992-1996
Schieman, Roger	cs2	Jan 10, 1968 – Nov 9, 1970	supply,cs	was one of orginal plank owners,looking for some of the plank owners in the cook dept,was surprised to find out the ship was sent to moth balls
Mc Ghee, Jim	AO3	Jan 15, 1968 – Sep 15, 1973	AM	Had more fun than I realized at the time on the JFK. Med Cruises were phenomenal
Frye, Richard (Rick)	MM3	Jan 30, 1968 – Dec 20, 1969	A2	I served very early in precom. Detachment Alpha and later Det Bravo at Neport News.I was on shakedown cruise and first Med cruise.I am very proud to have served on this GREAT SHIP
Harris, Paul B	ABH 2	Feb 1968 – Sep 3, 1971	V-3	Plankowner
Rauer, Joseph	AN	Feb 1968 – Dec 1969	V1	Plank Owner Pre Com unit at Norfolk , Newport News Shake down cruises and First Med cruise God Speed to her and her crew . jrrauer@comcast.net
Stutz, Robert	ICC	Feb 1968 – May 1970	Electronics	Pre-com detail and plankowner.
Loy, William	YN1	Feb 1968 – Sep 1971	OP	Leading Yeoman in the Operations Office
Meyer, George/iceman	EM-2	Feb 1968 – Jun 1971	E	PLANK-OWNER, FLIGHT DECK LIGHTING SHOP, MAINTAINED FLIGHT DECK LANDING LIGHTS & LANDING SYSTEMS, WORKED WITH V-2 DIV, PRECOM CREW, SHAKE DOWN, MED CRUISES. BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY.
Eri, Timm	BT-3	Feb 1968 – Apr 1971	Engineering	Plank Owner, precom crew, 3 med cruses, Discharged April 1971
Miller, Dale	LTJG,SC,USNR	Feb 1, 1968 – Sep 1969	S-3and S-1/6(All under CDR Billy Mitchell)	Plank owner,made all sea trials, 1st MED deployment. Met Princess Grace in Monaco,1st Sales Officer and Supply Liasson Officer during Med Cruise. Great memories and opportunities. Sad to see ship retired.Chuck & Buddy!! Foxtrot Kilo Clear!
Wooldridge, Charles	BT2	Feb 1, 1968 – Jul 30, 1969	P-2	Worked in three main and still remember all the three main coolies. Our fearless leader was BTC Summit.
Grimes, Lawrence (Larry)	AO2	Feb 1, 1968 – Apr 2, 1971	AIMD	Was stationed on the Kennedy as part of the pre-commissioning detail and was a Plank Owner. Also on board for shake down cruises, commissioning and two Med cruises. Remained on her three years until 4/71.
Hansen, Alan (Swede)	ABF	Feb 4, 1968 – Dec 1, 1971	V4
Crist, Geary	3rd class	Feb 8, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	Captains Office	Plank owner
Hopkins, Tommy	AE2	Feb 10, 1968 – Sep 2, 1971	V1 first transfered ti AIMD IM3	I helped build the JFK. I work as Electrician at Shipyard befor intering Navy. Plank Owner. PRE-COMM UNIT P4 Building Norfolk. V1 as crash crew scene leader transfered to AIMD IM3. Work in Electrical Shop and SACE shop Retired college prof.
Beyer, Don	ABF3	Feb 10, 1968 – Nov 11, 1971	V-4	Plank Owner
Kimbrough, Ron	E4	Feb 14, 1968 – Feb 14, 1969	Boatsinmate	1st class James Ivy. sn Lumbard . sn Ervine. sn Lester Wells. I remember these guys!
Gray, William / Jerry	ABH-2	Feb 15, 1968 – May 24, 1971	V-3	Plank Owner Pre com. Unit
Zielaskowski, Phil / Ski	PN3	Feb 16, 1968 – Oct 6, 1969	Personnel Office	I was one of the early sailors on the precom unit. I served with many great guys in the personnel office, and all about the ship.
Owen, William	ABE-3	Feb 18, 1968 – Sep 4, 1970	V-2	Precom Unit seemed like we were all lost, chili dogs for breakfast, building barricade on a cold morning flight deck, "we got mail", Rig the barricade, barge load of coca cola to unload in Naples, "Cashmere" says hi.
Gattuso, Jim	YNSN	Feb 18, 1968 – Dec 22, 1969	Navigation	Plankowner, Pre-com, TAD on AF-28 Apr. 68 Carribbean Cruise, TAD on AF-28 summer Med Cruise. Shakedown cruise fall of 1968, GITMO. Navigator's Yeoman (Cmdr. O.W. McGuire). 1969 9 month Med Cruise. NAV Div great exper
Shaw, Dana M.	E-3	Mar 1968 – Mar 1969	Dental	Plankowner, served aboard as Dental Technician Striker
Demskie, Neal	MM AND EN3	Mar 1968 – Mar 1970	A	I played guitar on the ships 1st dance band, the " Captains Gig ". I left the JFK to do a tour in Vietnam. Would like to communicate with old comrades!
Sermersheim, Don	BT2	Mar 1968 – 1969		I hear they may decommission the JFK.Seems they should invite us plank owners !!!
Gill, Mike	SK 3	Mar 1968 – Sep 1969	Supply S-1	Plank Owner. From P-4, Portsmouth, Newport News, Shakedown (Gitmo, etc.), Commissioning, to Med (Nice). Ordered to NSA Danang (Nam) until Sept. '70 (SK 2). Was at the commissioning and decommissioning (met Chief Jim Ryan (82) there).
Coyle, Arlen	LT	Mar 1968 – Sep 1969	OI	Plankowner; OI Division Officer; CIC Watch Officer
Gagne, Dennis	PH2	Mar 1968 – Jan 1970	Operations - Photographer	Precomissioning Unit,Plank Owner, Shakedown (Gitmo), and first (9 month) Med Cruise. Only remember the good times.
Muse, James L., Jr (Jim)	EM2	Mar 1968 – Aug 1969	E - Flight Deck Lighting	Pre-Comm and Plank Owner
Boone, Jim	ETN2	Mar 1968 – Jan 1970	HF Gang Leader;Crypto Technician	Member precomm unit; on second shake down cruise before commissioning; plank owner. Assisted Mrs Kennedy on day of Commissioning on Bridge;guest at 25th anniversary celebration. Best memory: Smoked one of Captain Yates cigars-never got caught!
Winn, Richard	BT2	Mar 1968 – Dec 1969	Engineering	Plank Owner
Miller, Lowell	IC1	Mar 1968 – Jul 10, 1970	Electronics	Plank Owner. IC Men were not in the Engineering Dept. We were assigned to Operations Dept as someone in Washington wanted anyone who had anything to do with electronics in one Dept. That made me LPO over about 120 men. No women aboard then.
cabe, thomas	MM2	Mar 1968 – May 1970	P-1	the best duty i had in the navy was in the pre commisioning unit and i served with the best guys during my years on the JFK Plank Owner
Lehman, Harry	DC3	Mar 1968 – Aug 1970	R then X	What we have here, is failure to communicate. Been looking for M.R. Jackson Rdivision.
Knochel, Richard	MM3	Mar 1968 – May 1971	Number one Main Machinery Room	Plankowner. Gitmo. Med Cruises. Worked for Willie F. Jordan and Chief Burton Pauly. Just wondering what ever happened to "Pappy" "Pooh Bear" "Longo" And "Cabe-eye". Can hardly remember any others.
Estes, Tommie [tom]	AK2	Mar 1968 – Mar 1970	Si/S6	Plankowner-Precommison unit at Norfork,Va. shakedown cruise to GTMO. First Med cruise, It was honor to serve aboard the Cv67. rRetired in 1982 with 21 years, I enjoy every year in the Navy.
Smith, John R	AK3	Mar 1968 – Sep 1970	S-6	Precom Unit ,Gitmo, Med Cruise Retired electrician from GM in 2008
Kelly, Jim	gmm3	Mar 1968 – Dec 4, 1969	Sam/fox	plankowner Was attached to the missile mounts. . We wenton the shake down cruise with no missle mounts attached. so spent most of the drills in our berths.
Baker, Bobby	E-5	Mar 1968 – Sep 1970	E-DIVISION	PRECOM PLANK OWNER SERVED ON MAA FORCE WITH MASTER CHIEF EVERETT BEFORE GOING BACK TO E-DIVISION IN THE POWER SHOP
Riley, David	PH-3	Mar 1968 – Dec 1969	OP- Photo	I still have a photo of the entire Photo Division in the Lab. only remember the names of a couple of the guys. At the time the designation was CVA-67. Plank Owner. Pre com and Med Cruise. FaceBook Dave Riley Brem. Wa.
Brown, Dennis / Denny	DM 3	Mar 1968 – Dec 1969	V2	Started in V2 Div. during shakedown cruise then re-assigned to Air Dept. as yeoman, I am a plankowner
Zack, Tom	Abh3	Mar 1968 – 1970	v1	Plank owner
Myers, Hal	ABE 2	Mar 1, 1968 – Nov 14, 1970	V 2 A/G	Plankowner, was there for first landing. rember the Royal Camel corp.
Gay, William	MM3	Mar 1, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	P 1	Plank Owner - Went aboard 24 Feb. 07- Felt like I had come home.
Davis, Bill/davy	SM2	Mar 1, 1968 – Aug 3, 1971	CS	PLANK OWNER, GREAT, CLOSE KNIT GROUP OF GUYS. HAD TWO MED CRUISES
Hauge, Douglas L.r>	SN	Mar 1, 1968 – Mar 1, 1968	X Division, C Division	I was a plank owner.
Drenik, Bill	ABE2	Mar 3, 1968 – Oct 1, 1971	V-2	Plankowner - Arresting Gear - Hook Runner, Topside Petty Officer, Primary Flight control operator, Engine room, sheave damper, spin 12 operator. Honor to serve, always in my heart. Great Cat and Gear crew. "Stand by to rig the barricade.
Gauthier, Ned	CYN3 (now BU1 ret.)	Mar 3, 1968 – Jun 4, 1971	CR Division	I was part of pre-com Unit in Bldg P-4 Norfolk, then went to Newport News in July of 68. Made two Med cruises and lots of good buddies. Later joined the reserves, cross rated to Builder and joined Seabees.
Cheney, Robert D.	AK1	Mar 4, 1968 – Apr 2, 1969	S1	PRE-COMM. PLANK OWNER. SEA TRIALS. HOSPITALIZED DAY OF DEPLOYMENT TO MED. UNTIL RETIREMENT MAY 28, 1970.
Hemphill, Gaylon (Little Bit or LB)	DP3	Mar 5, 1968 – Sep 3, 1971	C	Plankowner along with my father YN1 John W.Hemphill (deceased) also of C Division after transferring from Engineering. Remembering those hanger bay spectacular's we had while on our first Med Cruise
Gysler, Raymond (Kelly)	CYN3	Mar 5, 1968 – Sep 9, 1969	OPS	Had a great shakedown cruise to Jamaica. Saw the Med but it was nothing like 7th Fleet. Came aboard as pre-commissioning/commissioning crew. Quite a shock after tin can navy.Transmitted first radio message from Captain Yates.
Ouweleen, Douglas	ABH-3	Mar 7, 1968 – Aug 24, 1971	V-3	Plankowner
Cavic, George	YN3	Mar 11, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	X - Admin	Plank Owner - Captain's Yeoman
Snell, Joel	ETCS	Mar 12, 1968 – Sep 3, 1970	OE
Cary, Ted	ABF 2	Mar 12, 1968 – Oct 31, 1971	V4	Fond memories of my Kennedy experience. Still in contact with some of our guys. Some are gone, Grant best contact.
Calitri, Peter		Mar 15, 1968 – Dec 22, 1969		Pre-Com unit. Flight Deck Director, Fly 1Cuba shake-down, first Med cruise. Would like to hear from V1 Plankowners.
Disher, Dave	AO2	Mar 15, 1968 – Jun 5, 1970	G
Curi, Sal	PN2	Mar 16, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	EXECUTIVE	Plankowner. Worked in ESO office and Personnel Office
Kellner, Paul	gmg3	Mar 18, 1968 – Feb 19, 1970	Ordnance	Plank owner, fired line throwing gun
Mangum, Bill	ABE-2	Mar 19, 1968 – Nov 29, 1971	V-2	Was there during Pre Com in Newport News, Catapult Qualifications, Shakedown Cruise and am a Plankowner
Money, Ron	DC2	Mar 20, 1968 – Sep 11, 1971	R	the Vigilante that crashed into the Drink off the bow, and we sailed over it,one night in 1970 while on DC Central watch is still vivid.
Fabula, George	E-3 sea man	Mar 20, 1968 – Jan 10, 1970	fuels and ladders 3 rd div	first crew when it was commissioned
Ziehm, Donald S. (Snake)	AO3	Mar 21, 1968 – Sep 18, 1971	AM	Served on her my entire Navy tour of duty; pre-comm. through two Med. cruises.
Williams, David	ADJ-3	Mar 21, 1968 – Nov 1, 1971	V-1	Plank Owner and Flight Deck Director. Have been to 2 reunions and connected with some wonderful crewmates.
Maisano, Jim	E-4	Mar 21, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	X-Division	I was at the commissioning of the JFK on Sept 7, 1968, and I saw the decommissioning in 2007. Nice to have out lived such a great ship
Taylor, Don	AO-2	Mar 23, 1968 – Sep 1, 1971	G Division	Plank Owner
Mowatt, Richard	SM2	Apr 1968 – Nov 1971	CS	PLANK OWNER PRECOM TO DISCHARGE MADE EVERY TRIP TO SEA.EVEN YARD TRIALS AND ACCEPTANCE TRIALS
Hutnick, Stephen	ABH3	Apr 1968 – Dec 1970	V3	Plank owner
Poole, Larry	E-3	Apr 1968 – Feb 1970	Communications
Weathersbee, Ronnie W.	MM2	Apr 1968 – Nov 1970	A-6 O2-N2 Plants	Served in Pre Com Det A, Made sea trials with yard master, Underway training at Gitmo, first and second Med Cruises. Left ship Nov 1970 in Valleta Malta.
Langenwalter, William	CWO 2	Apr 1968 – Mar 1971	OI, CICWO,OOD	Plankowner-Transferred to Naval Academy for final tour. Retired 1972.
Padgett, Eddie	E3	Apr 1968 – Aug 1970	v-4
Homminga, Timothy	HMC (RET)	Apr 1968 – Jan 1970	H	Plank Owner, HM2 during my service, Flight Deck Corpsman.
Zack, Tom	ABH3	Apr 1968 – Mar 1970		Pre com unit plank owner
Rohrer, Gary	SM2	Apr 1968 – Jan 1970	CS	PLANK OWNER. PRECOM Unit to seperation. On 9-7-1968, was on the signal bridge to raise the Ensign at 14:47 when she was Commissioned. Made every voyage including acceptance, shakedown, carrier quals., GITMO, etc. and 1st Med. Cruise.
John, Pletz	RD 3	Apr 1968 – Oct 1, 1971	OI	Lee Spanner and a bunch of the guys want to get together again. We did the Decommissioning in March of this year. March 23rd, 2007 Rich Layton, Frank Gallieti, Harry Carter, Rex Easton, Arlen Coyle, Brad Hull, Bill Langenwalter, Devlin & me
Schmidt, Karl	PT3	Apr 1968 – Mar 1969	OZ	Went from the Forrestal to JFK. Worked in Air Intell. Center.
Diaz, Felix	SEAMAN	Apr 1968 – Sep 1971	OI	Building P-4, Newport News, two med cruises
Haag, Robert	IC3	Apr 1968 – Nov 14, 1971	E	An FA plankowner, E division worked in the telephone shops and was IC on the bridge during sea and anchor, refuelings & replentishments..
Hauge, Douglas	SN	Apr 1968 – Dec 1969	C	Taught Math College of Ship
Howard, Steven	ATN2	Apr 1968 – Nov 1970	AIMD	Plankowner, precomm unit. Worked in the comm/nav. shop with Chief Ed Nyberg and the other "tweets." Contact with others welcome. hamk9plr@gmail.com.
Galietti, Frank	RD 2	Apr 1968 – May 1970	O I	E Mail me at fgalietti@yahoo.com..Thinking about a 50 yr Renion of O I div plank owners to meet in Norfolk Va in Sep .2018. I have about 20 to contact now (so far) What do you think ?????
Beckmann, Thomas Or Tom	seaman	Apr 1968 – Feb 1970	3rd divison	I was a plank owner went on frist med.cruise.Love driving the ship.
Poling, Jim	Aviation Ordnance 2 (AO2)	Apr 1968 – Dec 1969	Guided Missile	In search of Dave Disher. AO2. originally from Cincinnati. G Division. I lost track of you while you lived in St. Louis.
Lo Dolce, James Jj	Airman- E3	Apr 1968 – Oct 1, 1971	V-2 Div.	Retired after 34 years from General Motors as a Pipefitter/ Plumber. I now play Bass guitar in a band and ride my Harley. I am single now but have two grown sons and grand children.
Taney, Bill	LTJG	Apr 1, 1968 – Sep 15, 1969	S-7	PLANKOWNER
Novak, Robert	SA	Apr 1, 1968 – Dec 23, 1968	Storekeeper	Plankowner, was a storekeeper pre & post commisioning, worked with some great people.
Armstrong, Fred	SK3	Apr 1, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	Storekeeper	Original plank owner serving 1968-1969. Would like to hear from any other Storekeeper from this period!
Weaver, Samuel	E-4	Apr 1, 1968 – Nov 17, 1971	V-4
Mayberry, Thomas	MM2	Apr 4, 1968 – May 10, 1969	mach room 2	best eng room
Stoller, Steven	SH 3	Apr 4, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	ship service	plank owner -pre com crew - good memories
Murray, Michael	Seaman 3 class	Apr 4, 1968 – Dec 4, 1971	S2	Worked the photo lab and galley
Denzel, Donald	AO-2	Apr 4, 1968 – Oct 22, 1970	G	Assigned to the weapons elevator crew.
Lang, Charles	MM3	Apr 8, 1968 – Jun 1969	A	Reported for duty at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. April 8 1968. I am proud to be a Plank Owner of the Big John. Would like to find others of the A-3 Div. AC/R
Marino, Michael	SEAMAN	Apr 9, 1968 – Nov 26, 1971	2ND PUBLIC AFFAIRS	Started at Pre-Com was on first shakedown in Cuba,1st Med cruise(MID EAST Crisis),2nd Med Cruise.Hosted the Bob Hope Christmas show in Crete.Spent last year working radio and television on WJFK.Did radio from from 12pm to 4pm every day fol
Miller, Kenny	cs 3	Apr 10, 1968 – Oct 15, 1970	commissonaryman	original plank owner.
Pilot, Daniel	ABE2	Apr 12, 1968 – Jul 10, 1970	V-2	WAIST CATS - PLANK OWNER - PRE-COMMISSIONING CREW - CATAPULT CAPTAIN CAT #3 1970 - WORKED ALL AREAS OF THE FLIGHT DECK - MED. CRUISE WAS GREAT - WAS A GUIDE FOR FIRST LADY & GROUP AT PRE-COMMISSIONING. LT. COOK?? wOLF?? INFO PLEASE!!
Thompson, Stephen "Topper"	PH3	Apr 12, 1968 – Nov 20, 1971	Photo Lab	Began with bootcamp at Great Lakes Camp Moffett. First on USS Saratoga then to USS JFK for pre-com and plank owner. Worked in photo lab/flight deck plat camera/color technician. Great memories/great crew.
Weaver, Jon	E3	Apr 14, 1968 – Nov 19, 1971	2nd	Pre-com Plank Owner Shakedown cruise - Gitmo and 3 Med cruises. Transfered to Drafting Dept. Served on board until my discharge in 1971. Retired from US Postal Service.
Willkens, David/baldy	ETR-2	Apr 16, 1968 – Jun 11, 1970	OPERATIONS OE
Willkens, David	ETR-2	Apr 16, 1968 – Jun 11, 1970	OE Radar group
Downing, Jack	ak2	Apr 17, 1968 – Nov 17, 1970	s1	Any shipmate stationed aboard the JFK 68-70 especially supply personnel
Wright, Gary	EM2	Apr 18, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	E	Plank Owner, Had a great time in the C&E shop. Does anyone know where the brass globe that was in the center of the floor went to? On the back it had the original crew members names engraved. E-Div. write Me.
Smith, Edward <echo Charlie>	AO3	Apr 19, 1968 – Jun 25, 1971	WEAPONS	The "Jack" was my first ship----I never thought i would get orientated. a lot of great memories guys---- wondering what we would hit next. any plankowner reunions planned? 6 years in the navy and 8 years in the army
Blevins, Andrew	ABE3 A/G	Apr 22, 1968 – Sep 4, 1970	V-2 A/G	pre-com/ shake downs/ gitmo/ med cruises./ engine/ dampers/ deck edge/ pri fly. 12-16 hr days. worked pri fly alone. Hello, Bill Owen, Bill Drenik and the rest of V2 A/G. What about the GEARRATS patch?Plank Owner CVA67
Ross, Michael/mike	EM 2	Apr 24, 1968 – Apr 2, 1971	E-3 Catapult & Elevator Shop	I would like to hear from any E-Div. sailors. We were the first crew. We have a piece of history to talk about. Charlie Fink & Don Peters and myself still get together.
Byer, Glenn	ABH3	Apr 25, 1968 – Apr 28, 1970	V1	PLANK OWNER,PRE-COM UNIT NEWPORT NEWS,GITMO,FIRST MER CRUSE.
Tipton, Phillip	PN3	Apr 29, 1968 – Feb 28, 1969	Personel	Plank Owner.
Coyle, Arlen	LT	Apr 30, 1968 – Aug 15, 1969	OI	OI Division Officer; Surface Warfare Officer
Penner, Jack	ABH3	May 1968 – Dec 1969	Flight Deck	Pre-com/shakedown cruise, first Med cruise, wound up Director flight deck, Fly 2, Plank Owner
Hornik, David	AVIATION STOREKEEPER AK2	May 1968 – Aug 1971	S1-S-6	I am a Plank Owner - member of the first crew. I was assigned to the JFK 's Pre-Commissioning Unit in Norfolk, Va when there were approximately 250 officers and men assigned to the ship
Level, John	DT 3	May 1968 – Dec 1969	Dental	Plank Owner. Pre-Comm, Shake down, left Big John during first Med Cruise.
Flaherty, Thomas	DC2	May 1968 – Jan 1970	R	Precom And First crew. Plank Owner Sailed shakedown Gitmo, And 1st Med cruise. Retired Jan. 1992 HTC. Great ship
Beack, Gary	ABE 2	May 1968 – Nov 1971	V-2	Cat 2 safety PO Cat 4 control room operator .Incredible experiences. No regrets.. Came onboard as a boy.....left a man.
Ellis, J E (Ed)	DC2	May 1968 – Jan 1970	R	Plank owner, Dept Bravo Engineering Dept @ Newport News ship yard, Ship yard sea trials, 1st Med Cruise. I Remember all the R div men. Retired from Navy reserves in 1994.
Rusin, Stan	AOAN-AO3	May 1968 – Apr 1971	G	Spent my entire enlistment with "Big John" - Built bombs and worked on weps elevators. I remember Bart, Burnett, St. Cyr and a few others. It was a blast-going on the "beach" was the best. At sea we could really hump those bombs.
McOsker, Martin ( Marty)	EN3	May 1968 – Dec 1969	Aux	got on at New Port News for precommissioning, shake down, Jamaica, Cuba, and Med cruise. Had great time as part of liberty boat crew.
Henwood, Jerry	SEAMAN 3RD CLASS	May 1968 – Dec 1969	4th	Basketball championship on hangar deck.
Cline, David	E-5,BT2	May 1968 – Apr 1970	P2	Plank Owner,Precom Unit; Retired from service after serving on USS Constellation CV64, from Dec 89-Apr92. Completing 21 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer Boiler Technician.
Foley, John (Red Dog)	ABE3	May 1968 – Dec 1969	V-2	Cat #2 Hold Back
Hettel, Lou	Lt	May 1968 – Jan 1970	OE
Serba, Edward (Ed)	Lt	May 1968 – Apr 1970	V-3
Harris, Carlos	CYN3	May 1968 – Jul 1970	Communications	Pre-Commissioning Unit CR Division Plank Owner
Shadle, Dave (Groove)	ABF 3	May 1968 – Oct 1971	v-2 and v-4	Plank owner, made 2 Med cruses, worked in V-2 division and then moved to v-4 division. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me .
Dunn, David	E-3	May 1968 – Sep 1969	V-2 division	Precom and Plankowner work on Cat #1 hookup man then waterbrakes.Went on her first shakedown and Med cruise.I enjoyed my visit aboard Big John in 2006 at Mayport. I would like to plan a trip to the next reunion in 201
Crowder, Randy	ABH2	May 1, 1968 – Nov 1, 1971	V-1	From boot camp to the JFK with a short stop on the Sarratoga. Assigned to V-1 * crash crew, blue shirt and fly 2 leading petty officer. Retire CWO-4
Doherty, Michael	E4 Boilerman	May 1, 1968 – Feb 28, 1970	P1 - ACC Shop	Enjoyed every minute! Came on board pre-commissioning, stayed till the end of the maiden voyage. Plank owner. Elevated to ACC shop, fantastic. Great times, great friends, love to see Pennel, Thompson, Lupia, and MMR's.
Hanson, Keith	Em2	May 1, 1968 – May 1, 1971	E	Proud to be a plank owner.Made two Med cruises.Have fond memories of my time aboard the JFK. Assigned to the C&E shop.Would love to get in touch with any of my shipmates. kfhanson2000@yahoo.com.
Ericson, Ed	DS2 - DS1	May 3, 1968 – Jul 23, 1970	Operations	Plank owner, 53rd to report on board. Never got my plank!
Eisenberg, John/izzy	GMT2	May 4, 1968 – Jun 3, 1971	W	Wow 37 years ago a Plank owner. Any Old GMT's left out there? Yard Birds/Sea Trials/shakedowns/commissoning/weapons onloads/1st Med. Cruises/Broken Arrow/.I remember the "Slack Jack". Liberty launches into Drs.Cove Montego Bay.Good Bless
Patrick, Bob	PNSN	May 8, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	X	Plank Owner.Walked into Bldg.P4 PreCom Unit and worked in Personel and ESO.Went mess cookin during Med Cruse...best duty ever...30min to 1hr a day then worked in ESO the rest of the day with Chief Snyder and crew.
Pivonka, Roger	LTJG	May 10, 1968 – Dec 25, 1970	MCIC	PlankOwner. PreComm Training Officer. Made sure you all had needed training when we put to sea. Saw two Med cruises (first was the Best). Cannes, France was great. Italy too. Great Ship, Great Crew! Didn't get my Plankowner cup from Wardroom mes
Williamson, Dale (Willie)	ABE3	May 12, 1968 – Jul 10, 1970	V-2	WILLIAMSONDALE9@AOL.COM
Haramis, Peter	Sm3	May 12, 1968 – Aug 20, 1971	signalman	plank owner was on every cruise to the Med and Gitmo
Tobler I, James E.	JO3	May 15, 1968 – Oct 5, 1968	ADMIN	ADMIN Spring of 1968 to October 5, 1968 Journalist 3rd Class Public Affairs Office Plank Owner Was transferred from USS Forestall CVA-59 Forestall Viet Nam Fire Survivor 1967 USS Independence CVA-61 first East Coast carrier to Viet Nam in 19
Payne, Perry ( Andy )	SM 3	May 15, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	CS	PLANKOWNER MADE FIRST MED CRUISE WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE IN THE SIGNAL GANG DURING THAT TIME.
Jarvis, Marvin	SK3	May 15, 1968 – Mar 15, 1970	Supply	Plank Owner, and member of the Pre-com unit. A lot of memories from pre-com to shake-down cruise to the Med. I salute all f my former shipmates. Marv Jarvis
Jarvis, Marvin	SK3	May 15, 1968 – May 15, 1970	S-2	Miss a lot of good friends
Gautier, Ernest (Goat)	ABHAN	May 15, 1968 – Jan 2, 1970	V-3	I was on the ship's first boxing team lead by a marine named Orlando. Living in NJ and just retired (2012) from working in IT for a company in Philly. Gave up boxing but fell in love with MMA at a younger age.
Baker, Robert	btcs	May 15, 1968 – Jan 1970	b	plank owner, 2 tours, all mmrs, cats shop, second tour73-77
Spath, James A.	LTJG	May 17, 1968 – Dec 21, 1968		Plankowner
Burnett, George	AO2	May 17, 1968 – Dec 29, 1971	G
Ferreti, Joseph	AN	May 20, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	V-1	Plank owner,pre-comission Unit Shakedown cruise to Gitmo Bay and First Med cruise God speed to her and her crew.
St.cyr, Walter ( Sibby)	AO3	May 20, 1968 – Mar 6, 1972	AM	pre-comm, plank owner and 4 years of good times on the flight deck....
Todaro, Bob	IC3	May 22, 1968 – Oct 1970	E,OE,IC	PLANK OWNER. Pre-Comm. Unit, Med Cruise '69. Med Cruise '70. Alarms, MC units, SP telephones, Captain's movie. Attended many "Fleet Weeks" in NYC. VIP treatment. Watched the guy in Aux. Machinery paint the Jesus mural.
Snapp, Kenneth	RM3	May 23, 1968 – Feb 15, 1970	Communications	I served aboard as a Radioman. I was also on the pre-com unit at Norfolk. It was quite an adventure for me.
Mc Cauley, Charles	CSSN	May 25, 1968 – Apr 6, 1970	S-2 (COOK & BAKER) CS	onboard after tour NSA Da Nang (security Da Nang (deep water piers) Pre Com Unit to builders trials & acceptance trials were the most thrilling & 1st med cruise was just beautiful want to hear from any cooks or bakers (1968-1970 ) miss GQ
Ferreira, Jesse	THIRD CLASS/BOATSWAIN MATE	May 30, 1968 – Mar 20, 1970	Deck
Terry, Bunch	RD2	May 30, 1968 – 1971	O I	Some of the best times of my life. met people I will never forget. Plank owner, on all cruises from commsioning till discharge except collision with belknap
Klender, Carl J.	RD3	Jun 1968 – Feb 1970	OI	PLANKOWNER
Young, Michael (Mike)	BM3	Jun 1968 – Aug 1971	4th F Troopers	I was pre-com, was at commissioning, 1st and 2nd Med cruise.4th div held the fleet record for the fastest refueling rig. We were called F Troop and we wore it proudly.Will never forget my Shipmates.
Foley, Bob	MM3	Jun 1968 – May 1970	A-6	A proud plank owner. Had two great years, Cuba, Jamaica for thanksgiving, 9 mos in the MED with hanger bay spectaculars, the chuck & buddy show, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, France, Corfu many memories with a bunch of great guys!
Clifford, Carmen	SEAMAN	Jun 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	NAVAGATION	Known to Captain Yates as DEMOSTHENES. The best captain i served under in 8 years of active service.Looking for more of the NAV division. Plank owner and member of pre-commissioning unit First Navy man behind the wheel of this ship.
Baugh, Charlie	BM3	Jun 1968 – May 18, 1971		I was assigned to pre commissioning unit in 1968. Was stationed on the Kennedy until 1971 when I was discharged.
Burke, Ken	ABH3	Jun 1968 – Oct 1971		Precommision unit. Plank owner. Worked with the catapult crew, flight deck crew and my last assignment was in the air tower. Born in New York, residing in Florida.
Curtis, Stanley	DMSN1	Jun 1968 – Jul 1970	C-	I was assigned to the precommissioning unit in June of 1968 @ Norfolk Naval Station. When we moved on board the ship that November I was assigned to C-Division. I was an Illustrator Draftsman (DMSN1). I s erved aboard until July of 1970.
Blondheim, Daniel C	AA	Jun 1968 – Mar 1971	AO	PLANKOWNER: Waited in a holding company for the shipbuilding. Wish I know about the decommisioning of the ship, would have liked to reboard once again.
Szollosi, Dennis	RD3	Jun 1968 – Apr 13, 1970	OI	plank owner
Klender, Carl	RD3	Jun 1968 – Feb 1970	OI	GREAT TIMES AND GREATER GUYS
Powell, Kelly	ABF-3	Jun 1968 – Nov 19, 1971	V-4	Plank Owner, Precom unit, builders shakedown cruise through 2 Med cruises powellkelly@comcast.net Send me a E-mail if you remember this old sailor.
Richardson, Jim	BT3	Jun 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	B (1MMR)	Sometimes known as "Ol' Thunder" Was a coffee addict of epic proportions (and still am). Later became chief engineer of a small sternwheel steamboat
MacCianti, Craig	bos'n mate/seaman	Jun 1968 – Mar 1971	Second	There from the start. Pre Com unit/school of the ship in Norfolk NAS. Worked nights 2 weeks loading stores. Commissing ceremony,two MED cruises,many short, Bob Hope show, many great times,great guys. We were so young
Stanfield, Rusty	ABF-3	Jun 1968 – Feb 1971	V-4	I am proud to be a plank owner of the JFK. I enjoyed my time in the navy but 4 years was enough. I love my old ship and think of her as an old girlfriend. I have many good memories of her.
Lowther, Guerry	YN3	Jun 1968 – Dec 30, 1969	OP	Plankowner. Joined precomm unit in Jun. 68. Went on shakedown and first Med cruises. Worked as intelligence yeorman in IOIC under Chief Brennan.
Seiler, Jay	JO-3	Jun 1968 – Feb 1970	Public Affairs	Looking back on the first Mediterranean cruise. Saw some great ports aboard a great ship. Proud to have been a plank owner.
Wallner, Fred	GMT3	Jun 1968 – Jul 1971	W	Entered the pre-commissioning unit July of 1968. Plank owner. Summer of 68 was the greatest! What a magnificent aircraft carrier. So sad to see her sold for scrap.Many great memories and many great friends!
Marino, Mike	E3	Jun 1, 1968 – Nov 29, 1971	Public Affairs
Mahaney, Michael B.	DP3	Jun 1, 1968 – Dec 20, 1969	C	Plankowner
Glass, Larry	E-3	Jun 1, 1968 – Dec 22, 1969	OI	I would like to find larry schuppe and jack (robby) robinson,jerry cormack. found pic. of us in athens greece august '69. fond memories of that day. sound and lights. what is this command performance for helen keller and family said robby
Iscaro, John Isky	MM2	Jun 1, 1968 – Jan 1972	A	AC & R GANG, PLANK OWNER, Hey Guys lets chat if you are out there. Have made contact with Gary Lakin, Larry Barr. Where are you Wayne G, Howdy, Aubrie (Bugalusa) Larry Pardee, and others. Lets do a Wild Hogs Reunion!
Kennybrook, John	ASM 3	Jun 1, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	GSM	Proud plank owner. Flight deck trouble shooter for ground support equiptment. From pre-com thru 1st cruise.What a wonderful experience. A 1st and a cake everyday. made some greatfriendships. Sorry to see her retire.CVA67
Mayo, Charles	AMH-2	Jun 1, 1968 – Aug 1, 1970	AIMD	Plank Owner- ran aviation pneumatic/hydraulic shop on fantail. During commissioning celebration was assigned to drive visiting Admiral from Washing DC. Still have book given out at commissioning.
Antonello, Michael	BM 3	Jun 3, 1968 – Dec 1, 1970	4th Div	Proudly served in 4th div F Troop was first to break the fleet refueling record. Pre Comm to 1970. Plank Owner.
Vermeer, Kent	E-3	Jun 4, 1968 – May 11, 1970	V-3	WAS PICKED TO CUT THE FIRST PIECE OF THE COMMISSIONING CAKE AS THE YOUNGEST SAILOR ON BOARD. STILL HAVE THE PAPER PLATE WITH JAQULINE, ROBERT MCNAMARA, TED KENNEDY AUTOGRAPH ON IT, WITH GRAY FROSTING. 38 YEARS AGO SEPT 7,O6
Connor, Tom	JOSN	Jun 6, 1968 – Feb 20, 1970	Public Affairs
Gottermeier, John	sfm-3	Jun 8, 1968 – Oct 17, 1971	R	Plank Owner. Wonderful experience that no amount of money could ever buy. Think about it every day. Great lifetime experience.
Sherman, Robert	SH5	Jun 8, 1968 – Nov 19, 1971	Supply Department
Kelley, Barry	AO3	Jun 10, 1968 – Jun 17, 1970	Pre-Comm Unit -	ruff...tuff...hard to bluff...ready to rumble...we put the sting on the bee...great ship...great dsign...great the memories...
Reller, Jerry	E3/E4	Jun 15, 1968 – Dec 21, 1969	4th -S2	PRE-COM and first med.cruise. then transfered to a pre- com. for a tin can big change
Phillips, Kenneth "phil"	MM3	Jun 15, 1968 – Nov 19, 1971	Main Machinery Room #3	Plank Owner, who served in the heat of Engine Room #3. Would love to hear from shipmates of that era.
Algarme, Eufemio/ Edjaloox	CS3	Jun 16, 1968 – Jul 6, 1970	S-2 and S-5	I'm Plank Owner of JFK (CVA-67)
Rhodes, Paul	BM3	Jun 16, 1968 – Mar 24, 1969	3RD	PLANK OWNER
Curtis, Stanley	DMSN	Jun 16, 1968 – Jul 24, 1970	MCIC	PLANK OWNER: I was an.Illustrator Draftsman. I transferred to Pre-commissioning Unit Norfolk NB from U.S.S. Saratoga CVA-60.
Trott, Charles/rick	sn e3	Jun 18, 1968 – Feb 28, 1970	3rd	great bunch of shipmates,great ports, never forget the storm off hatteras,gitmo again, the med it was great,plank owner,when is the next reunion?
Nitzel, Jack	ABF3	Jun 19, 1968 – Nov 19, 1971	V4	would like to be a part of a reunion
Mauro, Ray	AO3	Jun 20, 1968 – Dec 24, 1969	G Div	Plank owner
Kerr, Robert J. (Jim) Kid	ASM-2	Jun 25, 1968 – Jul 10, 1970	AIMD Ground Support Equipment Shop	Plank Owner, Precom unit and Med Cruise Great Shipmates, Great Ship, Great Time, Great Memories
Whitfill, Douglas	SH3	Jun 30, 1968 – May 8, 1969	Supply	Plankowner - Precommissioning Unit Norfolk, VA.
Collier, Richard A.	AK3	Jul 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	S-6	Plankowner. Really enjoyed my tour aboard the JFK. Worked with a wonderful group of people in both S-6 and AIMD.
Horn, Jesse	ABH-3	Jul 1968 – Nov 22, 1971	V-2 & V-1	Was in PreCom unit at Norfolk/New Port News. Assigned to V-2, Cat #3 Later transfered to Crash & Salvage V-1. Became tractor driver and eventually ASCOMTRAC. 2 Med Cruises, 3 GITMO's and all the CAR/QUALS in between. PLANK OWNER CVA-67
Walsh, Harold (Clancy)	ABH3	Jul 1968 – Oct 1, 1971	V-1	Plank owner. V-3 division transferred to flight deck. Any info on the decommissioning would be appreciated.
Snyder, Laird	ABH 3	Jul 1968 – Sep 1971	V3	Plankowner Would like to communicat with anybody who served in this division between 1968 and 1971.
Overholt, Fred	BT3	Jul 1968 – Nov 1971	P-3	Plankowner from Pre-Comm until seperation in 71. Worked in Eng. Div. P-3, up on the Cat's for a while then in the Oil Lab. Remember Gitmo when we lost all power, Bob Hope USO show's, two Med cruise's. Just heard of the Decom. SAD to see.
Pullo, Fran	ETN3	Jul 1968 – Feb 1970	OE	Plankowner.
Klingberg, George	FIREMAN	Jul 1968 – Apr 1970		Plank owner out of Newport News, Va. Pre-com Unit. Cuba carrier quals and first Med. cruise.
Hendry, John/jack	MM2	Jul 1968 – Nov 29, 1971	P-1	Plankowner Assigned to 1 Main Worked for Willie Jordon and John Willard
Peabody, Mike	E-2	Jul 1968 – Apr 1970	deck 5th division	boarded in Newport Ship building and dry dock. Plank owner.Made shake down cruises. worked out the 5th division driving utility boats taking everybody ashore and back..was great fun....2 med cruises. great time
Hendry, John	MM2	Jul 1968 – Nov 1971	P1	Pre-Comm Unit, Plank Owner, Made the first 2 Med. Cruises plus all the cruises inbetween
Skelton, Bertran	RD-2	Jul 1, 1968 – Oct 1, 1971	OI	Would like to get in contact with other people who served in O.I. division between 1868 and 1972.
Price, Marvin "doc"	DC3	Jul 1, 1968 – Jun 24, 1970	R	Plankowner
Larkin, Paul	ADJ2	Jul 1, 1968 – May 29, 1970	Power Plants	Shakedown cruise and the first Med cruise
Yost, George	DC 3	Jul 10, 1968 – Feb 28, 1970	R	Hello to my shipmates.
Byrne, Mike	E5 ETN 2	Jul 10, 1968 – Apr 3, 1972	Electronics	Originally reported to the pre-commissioning unit, participated in the shakedown cruise and the first three Med cruises. Worked on the main HF transmitters, SINS, meteorology equipment and maintained the WJFK radio and TV equipment
Miller, Kenny	CS 3 COOK	Jul 10, 1968 – Oct 20, 1970	commissaryman	Was new right out of boot camp, Stayed on base down cruse and sea trials. went on two med cruie before goin gto shore duty in pax river maryland.
Wolff, Donald	YN3	Jul 10, 1968 – Dec 9, 1970	W Division	Plankowner. Retired. Living w/wife of 30 yrs. in Valparaiso, Indiana. Wild times w/Stan Rusin & Bob Stack flying off ship on way to Norfolk and another weekend party in Brooklyn.
Pollick, Allen	MM3	Jul 12, 1968 – Jun 12, 1970	A-1 (Compartment 3-195-0-L Bunk 62)	Hey Guys! Hard as hell to believe it's been 40 years already!!! I was there for PreCommissioning and Commissioning Ceremony when the Kennedys were there. I was on the Shakedown Cruise and Gitmo cruise. Plank Owner
Wright, Aubrey H. , Jr.	AZ2	Jul 15, 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	V-3	Plankowner
Harmon, H. E. "Gene"	CS2	Jul 25, 1968 – Jan 30, 1970	S-2	Plank Owner, Went on the Shipyard's Sea Trials, shakedown to GTMO & the First Med Cruise. Watch Captain in the Rear Galley & Night Baker. Worked with a lot of hard working guys in S-2.
Sonnek, Leonard ( Lenny)	EN 3	Aug 1968 – Aug 1969	auxiliaries	Plank Owner.Never received it. Got transfered to DaNang as cheif engineer on tug boats 69 _70 taught the Boats People how to run their boats while we where being degaused Loved the MED cruise. would love to go to the decommisioning.
Rollins, Ken	SEAMAN	Aug 1968 – Nov 1971	Radar	Was part of the precomissioning crew at Norfolk Naval Base before going to Newport News Shipbuilding to become the crew. Watched the Kennedys during the commissioning ceremonies. Two Med cruises. Overall; good memories.
Marcus, David	AK3	Aug 1968 – Dec 23, 1969	V2	Plank Owner, Division Supply Petty Officer, Gitmo shake down cruise, first Med cruise
Desmond, Steve	DC3	Aug 1968 – Sep 3, 1971	R	Plank Owner:Mess cook during sea trials & at commissioning.Aft DC Shop then Division Clerk.Two Med cruises.Learned what the word expedite really means from LCD Shipe DC Central during GQs.
Bulloch, James	L/Cpl	Aug 1968 – Apr 1969	MarDet	Plank owner, pre-commissioning crew and commissioning crew, shake down cruise Gitmo and Caribbean, Marine Detachment, transfer to Camp LeJeune for end of enlistment.
Seymour, Mark	BM-3	Aug 1, 1968 – Aug 1, 1969	4TH	MADE 3RD CLASS BOATSWAINSMATE ON THE BIG JOHN WENT TO VIETNAM ON A RIVER BOAT
Carney, Thom	JO2	Aug 1, 1968 – Apr 1, 1971	P	I am a plank owner. Started on the Deck force, 2nd Div., then switched to P Division, worked in the on board Television Station, WJFK. Worked both Radio and TV. Departed the ship as a JO3, advanced to JO2 and left the Navy in 1973.
Agosta, Sal	MM-3	Aug 10, 1968 – Jun 10, 1970	Auxilaries - Engineering	I was part of the pre-commissioning crew and plank-owner. Worked in the AC& R shop. Great team!
Rice, Alvin	AO2	Aug 12, 1968 – Mar 10, 1971	Air Missle Div.	If Anybody remembers me,E-mail me
Westbrook, James H	BM2 E-5	Aug 15, 1968 – Sep 15, 1974	BOAT DIVISION
Levy, Marty. Yocko	ABF3	Aug 15, 1968 – Nov 17, 1971	V4
Helland, Eric	LT, DC, USN	Aug 16, 1968 – Feb 2, 1970	DENTAL	PLANKOWNER, Dental Division Officer. A lot of you guys had dental work done by myself and DT3 Level. Hope it has all held up well for you! As for my tour aboard Big John - - - WHAT AN AMAZING TRIP IT WAS!!!
Diguiseppe, Warren (Sepy)	AIRMAN	Aug 26, 1968 – Jul 26, 1971	V1	WOULD LIKE TO HOOK UP WITH SOME OLD FRIENDS.CALL 301 343 3747 (PETE HAG,TONI, CHARLIE,MIKE,KEN BEL.,KING,) REMEMBER LSD-25
Wisnewski, William	ABH2	Aug 29, 1968 – Feb 16, 1970	V-3	I was part of the precom unit and was on duty in the conflag watch during commissioning. I was in V-1 working the flight deck as a 'Blue Shirt' and 'chocked' the first plane to land on the flight deck. Transfered to V-3 for safety reas
Mayo, Chuck	AMH2	Aug 29, 1968 – Aug 7, 1970	AIMD	Left navy, put on police uniform served 34 years in Law Enforcement 21 years as Chief of Police.
Carpenter, Gary	BT2	Sep 1968 – Nov 1971	Engineering	Looking for old buddies
Defloreo, Ronald	MM#	Sep 1968 – Jun 1971		I was a plank owner and I was in the naval acceptance trials in1968
Van Hook, Brad	CPL E-4	Sep 1968 – Oct 1, 1969	Marine Detachment
Schorer, Bruce	ASM3	Sep 1968 – Dec 1969	AIMD-GROUND SUPPORT	Since they towed her to Boston, I would like to hear if there is going to be reunion - LONG OVERDUE!! I would like to hear from other ground support sailors.
McNeven, Ken	bm3	Sep 1968 – Nov 1971	4th division	plank owner 4 med cruises
Swaim, Michael	ET2	Sep 1, 1968 – Oct 31, 1980	OE	I joined the Pre-commissioning crew while the ship was still being built in Newport News. I returned as CPO in Feb 75 for 3 more years and left in Aug 78. During my 2nd tour I was the leading chief in all 3 divisions reporting to the EMO.
Dunda, Frank	E5	Sep 1, 1968 – Dec 4, 1974	Catapults/Arresting Gear & AIMD	Plankowner -
Zoltowski, Bill	BM3	Sep 1, 1968 – Jan 15, 1970	BOATS	from pre-comm through the ist med cruise. i drove the boats that took you guys on liberty. i'm looking for any pictures taken during this time. i lost all mine in our major floods in wisconsin last year.
McInvale, Glenn	RMCS	Sep 7, 1968 – Nov 1, 1971	CR	Plankowner
Holdren, George Holdren	E6	Sep 7, 1968 – Jun 21, 1970	IM-1	Senior E6 aboard JFK entire duty tour. Plankowner.
Lasseter, Loren	PNSN	Sep 7, 1968 – Sep 7, 1968	Executive
Lombard, Henry	Seaman	Sep 7, 1968 – Dec 1970	3rd Division	Looking for crew members who served in the 3rd Division Fuels and Ladders during the time from when she was commissioned, until I was discharged in 1970.
Harnden, Phil	SN3	Sep 12, 1968 – Apr 10, 1968	a	I WAS "A" DIV. YEOMAN FROM 68' TO 70' JUST MISSED BY FEW DAYS OF BEING PLANK OWNER
Jones, Terry	AQF2	Sep 15, 1968 – Oct 15, 1969	VF-32	BETTER LIFETIME EXPERIENCE THAN 4 YRS OF COLLEGE. GREAT EXPERIENCE. I SHOULD HAVE MADE IT A CAREER.
Marvin H Curry, The Bear	PH3	Sep 16, 1968 – Aug 20, 1970	V1 and OPS Photo Lab	JFK Precom V1 Div from Lexington V1 Crash & Smash Rep 8. Cross decked after ORI in GITMO to OPS Photo Lab.
Johnson, Johnnie	MM3	Sep 20, 1968 – Jan 15, 1970	M	ANY OTHER "M" DIVISION PLANKOWNERS OUT THERE?
Capone, Richard	abh3	Sep 26, 1968 – Sep 26, 1970	v-3	plankowner
Connell, William (Bill)	YN E4/Legal YN E4 & Ordinance	Oct 1968 – Dec 22, 1969	Fighter Squadron 14	Wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else in the Navy than with Fighter Squadron 14...what a history! We sailed and then lived on beautiful Virginia Beach. Had a large beach house there with a couple of my buddies.
McGinnis, Bill	Airman	Oct 5, 1968 – Sep 7, 1970	V1	Started as an ADJ and transferred to V1. I remember going to Boston, the Kennedy's and all the visitors. It was all a long tome ago, but interesting memories..
Cefalu, Nick	QM1	Oct 12, 1968 – Aug 19, 1969	Navigation	Only qualified helmsman at time I reported. Was assigned as instructor like a lot of Petty Officers. I was sworn into US Army by Admiral Yates as Chief Warrant Officer. Really enjoyed my time on the Kennedy.
Merrill, Bob/robert	ABH AN	Oct 18, 1968 – Oct 13, 1972	Started in V-3 went to V-O then to the Flightdeck,V-1	We were real young and didn't know how good it really was. Met the greatest guys ever. Ya gotta admit, we made a good time out of a tuff job. I still have a knot in my stomach over her decommissioning. Good luck to all who served her.
Remmers, Bill	AQB-3	Nov 1968 – Dec 1969	VAH-10	Great times with great buddies,Mugs, Jack, RT, Mother Mahoney & many more! A cat launch & trap in an A3, deck launch on the COD, the Lorry Bar in Naples, Tipsy Boat in Cannes, Louies in Malta, Munich, Rome, & more + many hours on the Roof.
Stanfield, Lawrence	AQ2	Nov 1968 – Dec 1971	AIMD
Sangiovanni, LOUIS (SATCH)	BT2	Dec 16, 1968 – Feb 1, 1972		4MMR - WE CAN HACK IT! 3 MED CRUISES GREAT TIMES, GREAT MEMORIES. ATTENDED THE DECOM CEREMONY, VERY SAD TO SEE HER RETIRED. GOOD TO SEE ADM YATES, HE'S STILL GOING STRONG AFTER ALL THESE YEARS.
Fagan, Dave/eddie	DP2	Dec 20, 1968 – Sep 15, 1970	C
Mac Donald, Greg (Mac)	AN	Dec 26, 1968 – Oct 13, 1970	V-2	AK for V2 DIVISION. HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES. I was at the Decommissioning Ceremony at Mayport Naval Station, Fla. Mar 23,2007 It was a Great Day also a very Sad Day. I Retired in 2006 from the Belleville NJ Police Dept.
Forster, James	PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS BHN	Dec 26, 1968 – Dec 15, 1972	Flight Deck	STARTED AS A BLUE SHIRT AND THEN BECAME A YELLOW SHIRT FOLLOWED BY BECOMING A TRACTOR DRIVER, 3 1/2 YEARS ALL SPENT ON THE FLIGHT DECK UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF CAPTAINS -- YATES , LAKES,DIXION AND ONE OTHER CAN'T REMEMBER
Ayers, Alfred L	CTO2	Dec 28, 1968 – Jun 7, 1970	Naval Security Group

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