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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 4661 crew members registered for the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Crocker, Bruce L | ADC | 1975 – 1976 | VAQ 133 | was aboard nov '75 when collision with Belknap occured. |
Peters, Mark J. (Nort) | HM3 | 1975 – 1978 | Medical | I was the operating room technicial and ran the Emergency Room. |
Lehner, John "Coolman" | OS | 1975 – 1977 | OI | WHAT A RIDE |
Goggans, Bill | HM2 | 1975 – 1976 | VA46/Medical | Working flight deck night of Nov. 22, 1975. Met a lot of heroes that night Anybody seen Doug Barry or Bill Wall?. |
Cleary, Vincent (Saltydawg) | OS | 1975 – Nov 1978 | OI | Hell of a GOOD time, wish I could remember most of it. Didn't we have alot of fires? Surface Ops was my thing. I realy do miss you guys, I don't think anyone ever has friends like they do when they serve together. |
Blankenship, Jim | ADJ 3 | 1975 – Jun 1977 | Looking for old line crew members from VF-32 | |
Floyd, Timothy (Pinky) | AT3 | 1975 – 1976 | VAQ-133 | "WIZARDS" AT Shop flightdeck troubleshooter. It was the best job I ever had! I had many memorable experiences and a couple I would care not to remember (11/22/1975). Best wishes to all my shipmates from VAQ-133 and Big John! |
Swartz, Chuck | ASE2 | 1975 – 1976 | VF-14/ tad to AIMD GSE Shop | Made 1975-76 Med Cruise and I remember very well the night of Nov 22 1975 |
Swanson, Bill (Swany) | OS2 | 1975 – Jun 6, 1978 | OI | How is it that you can miss something so much, something that you thought you hated at the time My, how times have changed. I'ld love to hear from my shipmates. I think of you guys often. |
Laverty, Bill | YN3 | 1975 – 1977 | HS-11 | WORKED IN ADMIN/PER OFFICE. |
Poirer, Vernon | E-3 | 1975 – 1976 | VS-21 | Made the 75-76 Med cruise with the airframes division of VS-21. Anyone from VS-21 who was aboard feel free to contact me at dinkidau@yahoo.com |
Lee, Terry | AC3 | 1975 – 1977 | oc | I was an air traffic controller on board the kennedy on the med cruise that was involved with the belknap. would like to hear from anyone in the division on that cruise |
Burkhart, Joseph Burkhart | 1975 – 1979 | V-1 | ||
Sowash, Alan | OS2 | 1975 – 1978 | OI | A part of my past I'll never forget |
Place, Tim | MM3 | 1975 – 1978 | O2/N2 Plant | looking to see whos still around...had some good times.... |
Fonner, Raymond | e3 | 1975 – 1978 | 2nd | |
Ede, Jeffrey | HM2 | 1975 – 1976 | medical / VA 34 | |
Brumley, Kenneth | YN3 | 1975 – 1976 | X Div. | Supply PO and in coming and out going mail yo in the cap office |
Broome, Darrell | ao-3 | 1975 – 1978 | AO | |
Rhyne, Jim | EMFN | 1975 – 1975 | E-Div (Main Lighting) | |
Kadlec, Tom | e2 | 1975 – 1977 | cook | |
Gilmour, Jack | ms-3 | 1975 – 1978 | s-5 | Some of the proudest years of my life. God bless America |
Fournier, Thomas | HM1 | 1975 – Feb 15, 1979 | H - Div / X-4 Div | |
Huffman, Darrel | AZ2 | 1975 – 1977 | IM-1 | |
Farmer, Rickey | AT1(AW) | 1975 – 1995 | VF32 / IM5 | Twice with VF32 and once Ships Company Cal Lab IM5 |
Swarmer, Greg | AO2 | 1975 – 1977 | G | Flight deck ordnance shop when I left. Transferred to forestall. Remember dillay, duff, price, Williams and playing spades |
Tuck, Doug | e-5 | 1975 – 1976 | vs-21 | |
Hartley, Mmike | IC3 | 1975 – 1979 | E Division | Some of the best times in my life meet a lot of good people. Shout out to Foxhuber, Kirby Curt Little ,Tom White ,Waithe Healy,Big Mac, Tucker, Granfield,,Willie Monroe, Bodner Lavore, and Rob Roesch,Duran ,Wally,Duanne |
Drusedum, John | DS1 | 1975 – Feb 27, 1980 | EDS - CVIC | Enjoyed touring the world with these guys! Landed via the COD while at sea somewhere off Turkey. Joined the CVIC crew and later became the Work Center Sup. |
Walker, Dick | OS1 | 1975 – Oct 27, 1978 | OI | |
Jarrett, Jack | Lt. (Grumman)/GS 11 | 1975 – 1981 | Grumman | "Will never forget the dep we ran out of milk. 79 days without seeing land." Grumman rep A-6 and F-14s. |
Taylor, Wayne | IS3 | Jan 1975 – Jun 1978 | OZ | Never have forgotten the great guys I served with on the Kennedy. |
Klotz, Steve | AT2 | Jan 1975 – 1979 | VAQ 133 | Bordelon, lost Phoenix, Alexandria, Dubrovnik... |
Brower, John | ABF2 | Jan 1975 – Aug 1977 | V-4 | |
Ramos, Angel/angelo | E 3 | Jan 1975 – Aug 10, 1980 | AC | |
Mock, Joe | e3 | Jan 1975 – Jan 1977 | s7 | had a good time and many good friends |
Price, Robin "Bone" | E-5 | Jan 1975 – Nov 1978 | "G" | Looking for other who served during this time. Want to start planning a reunion before the next USS John F. Kennedy is commissioned |
Dana, Mead | ABE 3 | Jan 1975 – Nov 1975 | V2 | Worked w/some of the best in the gear,Manning, Cheek AB1 Hand The best of the best).Left just before the big crash. |
Snow, Richard | AOAN | Jan 1975 – Apr 1976 | G Division | Looking for shipmates from this time |
Blackwell, Roger | HM3 | Jan 1975 – Jun 1976 | Medical | |
Ison, Joe | BT@ | Jan 1, 1975 – May 22, 1977 | B | |
Peterson, Marshall (Pete) | AE-2 | Jan 1, 1975 – Jan 1, 1977 | vs-32 | |
Sullo, Tony | AO2 | Jan 1, 1975 – May 23, 1979 | Weapons Dept | Weapons Department 1974-1980 Come check out our Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JFKWeapons |
Colby, John | DS2 | Jan 1, 1975 – Jun 8, 1978 | EDS | |
Martin, Henry (Trip) | MM3/6 | Jan 7, 1975 – Jun 1, 1979 | M | The very best crew and ship that I served on. Inspired me to want a Chief Engineers job and that is what i did on the USS Juneau in 1992. Can't forget the Belknap incident, I was on watch 1MMR, MMOW. Enjoying retirement, holla at me, lets talk. |
Kincaid, Michael | AE2 | Jan 10, 1975 – Aug 21, 1977 | AIMD/INS | Best and worst of times. I was there for the Belknap incident. 2 Meds and a Nato |
Arvelo, Bill | ac3 | Jan 12, 1975 – Jun 20, 1978 | oc catcc | i was on her during the belknap incident ...and i remember the 2 here that were in catcc.. wow what memories. |
Relstab, Wayne (Stab) | AD2 | Jan 12, 1975 – Aug 16, 1977 | VS-32 Maulers | Palma,Egypt, Yugoslavia Germany and Naplesx5. I attended the decomissioning ceremony.I remember how proud I used to be when I came back from liberty and looked up at her Anyone from VS 32 contact me at relstabw@duvalschools.org |
Schober, Charles | ABE2 | Jan 20, 1975 – Jan 10, 1979 | V-2/X-1 | A lot of memories, some bad, some not so bad. |
Baldizzi Jr, John | ABE-3 | Jan 28, 1975 – Jul 28, 1978 | V2 | Had some great times and made a lot of great friends.Saw the world on uncle Sam's dime. |
Peterson, Marshall (Pete) | AE-2 | Jan 29, 1975 – Jun 14, 1977 | vs-32 | |
Taylor, Lenny | MM2 | Feb 1975 – Jul 1978 | 4MMR | Will never forget Belknap.Just after 10:00 pm local time. Great engine room and great crew (Yes,including BT's) Lots of great memories. |
Hemenway, Kenton (Duff) | AO3 | Feb 1975 – Jun 1978 | g | fwd mag, flt dk, aft mag, 11/22/75 what a night,SLUF |
Rice, Forrest | HT2 | Feb 1975 – Nov 26, 1976 | R | SERVED IN PIPE SHOP. ON SEEN FIRE LEADER.ON BOARD DURING BOTH COLLISONS.MADE ALOTE OF FRIENDS,SAW ALOTE OF THINGS. LOVE TO HERE FROM OTHERS THAT WHERE ON BOARD AT SAME TIME. |
Russell, Joe | PR2 | Feb 1975 – Jan 1976 | VS-21 | WAS TAD TO THE PARACHUTE LOFT.THE NIGHT OF THE WRECK I WAS PLAYIN POKER IN THE OXIGEN SHOP ON THE HANGER DECK BY THE FANTAIL,I'LL NEVER FORGET IT! JFK WAS AN EXPERIENCE I WAS PROUD TO HAVE GONE THRU,LOVED AND HATED IT!! |
Nicholson, Ben/muskrat | RMSN | Feb 1975 – Feb 1978 | CR | Can't believe its been over 30 years. Miss a lot of shipmates.Would like to hear from anyone who might remember me. |
Crite, Jerry(Soudabay) | AOAN | Feb 1975 – Jun 1979 | VA46 Clansmen | I worked in the best Ordnance shop in the Navy.But I can't say it was on the best ship. USS America was the best.(sorry!!) |
Bumgardner, Bill | ABH | Feb 1975 – Aug 1978 | V-3 | Looking for any V3 crew mates who served when I was aboard Big John. |
Fano, Mike Flamo | ETR3 | Feb 1, 1975 – Nov 1, 1977 | ER | |
Hocker, Stan | ABE2 | Feb 1, 1975 – Feb 1, 1977 | V-2 | |
Molitor, Terrance "Tex" | IS 3 | Feb 5, 1975 – Jun 27, 1978 | OZ | In spite of the 'hardships'suffered, I really enjoyed my two Meds and one North Atlantic cruises. I served with some of the finest enlisted and officers who ever served in the USN! And the brownshoes weren't too bad either! texoz13@yahoo |
Luffman, Eddie | ETN3/2 | Feb 5, 1975 – Jul 28, 1978 | EC | My first duty station out of ET "A" school. Thought I had been screwed. Turned out I made some good memories and some great friends. Glad she is to be mothballed and not sold as scrap. To all of her crew: Fair Winds and Following Sea |
Mozakis, George (Greek Tex) | HT2 | Feb 10, 1975 – Jun 20, 1978 | R-DIV.,FWD-DC & SHEETMETAL SHOP | ALL HANDS R-DIV.! Hey guys, found this web site looking for JFK shipmates, Sam Samuelsen and others. Please call to catch up! 210-650-5225. Had lot of good times! Lot of sea stories. Went to 1st JFK Reunion on 9-9-11 |
Frei, Aj | ASC | Feb 11, 1975 – Nov 9, 1976 | aimd ground support shop chief | |
Curtis, Gary | OS3 | Feb 14, 1975 – Feb 13, 1976 | OI | Good times and not so good times with good shipmates. |
Kincer, Glenn | a03 | Feb 27, 1975 – Feb 27, 1977 | G | Served on hanger deck and flight deck. Made 2 med. cruises. Was onboard during Belknap collision. |
Aquino, James | RMSN | Mar 1975 – Mar 1977 | CR | Was on both collisions, lost f-14, fires WOW How did we make it lol. Will never forget my time on BIG JOHN Miss hearing from all my friends. Been alot of years gone bye hope all is well . Will party for 67 one more time have a good rest |
Belanger, Arthur/ Art | AG2 | Mar 1975 – Apr 1978 | OA | Weather office - On board during Belknap. Anyone remember painting while hanging in the nets after that collison? How about Naples? |
Boden, John D | E3 | Mar 1975 – Aug 1976 | X O | Worked in the Print Shop, right next to the Photo Shop. Engraved a helluva lotta Zippos with every VIPs name on them! Was there for the Belknap collision, was working Mess Deck at the time. Amazing how much you miss something you hated then |
Garms, Dick | BT3 | Mar 1975 – Aug 1976 | 4mmr | |
Young, Tony | EN3 | Mar 1975 – Feb 1978 | A-Gang/ Boat Shop | |
Clavery, Jr, Roderick/rizzo | BM3 | Mar 1975 – Nov 1978 | 1st/3rd | |
Hunter, Bob | ASE-2 | Mar 1975 – Jun 1978 | IM4 | |
Prettyman, Gregg | E-3 PHOTOGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCEMAN | Mar 1, 1975 – Oct 15, 1977 | OZ | The time I spent on my Kennedy, "Big John" and my world travels during that youthful time in my life are some inportant experiences that shaped my life. I often think of the time I served in the US Navy with a variety of important memorie |
Clavery, Roderick/rizzo | E4 BM | Mar 1, 1975 – Nov 29, 1978 | 1st | Haze Grey and Underway! Got to the point when I started to bleed 'grey' blood. LOL I remember that night, Nov 22, 1975! WOW Good crew though. |
Conlon, Stephen | ABE3 | Mar 3, 1975 – Mar 3, 1979 | v2 | |
Norman, Edward | E 4 | Mar 3, 1975 – Sep 1, 1977 | Marine Detachment | Served aboard the JFK in the Marine Detachment, for almost 2 years. Loved the duty and loved the ship. Had a great time....right up until I wrecked the adimirals car in Naples. The Navy didn't care for that to much. |
Connelly, Francis | HM3 | Mar 10, 1975 – Sep 22, 1976 | Medical | Transferred to Bethesda Naval Medical Center " C ",school, then transferred to Great Lakes Regional Med. Honorable Discharge August 1978. Hello to all my mates in the Medical Dept. You were all great people!!!! |
Hoff, Dan | EN-2 | Mar 15, 1975 – Sep 20, 1978 | Eng A gang | 3 Med cruises 1 North Atlantic Cruise before going to shore duty |
Johnson, Willie | BOATSWAIN MATE 3RD CLASS | Mar 15, 1975 – Jun 8, 1977 | 1ST 3RD AND BOATSWAIN DETAIL | VERY INTERESTING 2 YRS. WILL NEVER FORGET "BIG JOHN" |
Kaiser, William | AT3 | Mar 15, 1975 – Oct 15, 1977 | VAQ-133 | Served with some great Men, I think of them often. |
Smith, Mark (Mr. NTDS) | OS | Apr 1975 – Aug 1978 | OI | Sure would like to go to sea with her again, best time of my career |
Bruns, Steven, Breeze/breezly | MMFN | Apr 1975 – Apr 1978 | M, 2MMR | 2 MMR. Hated the Navy but miss all the good friends. Miss the brig too:p. 6and 6 feedpump watch burned me out. Still a boiler engineer to this day though. I hated being a petty officer, fireman was much better. |
Fletcher, Robin / Fletch | BT3 | Apr 1975 – Aug 1979 | B | Just a great time hard work and seen the world in which I have never seen since. Any old buddies out there please email me at rgfletcher54@hotmail.com |
Hazel, Joe | AWC | Apr 1975 – Apr 1978 | CV-TSC | Capt. Tuttle saved my life when he ordered me to Portsmouth Naval Hospital for Alcoholism. The JFK and TSC crew were the best I ever served with. I have been sober since 4/1/1978; ordained minister; have my own private practice. |
Tudor, Gene | AO1 | Apr 1, 1975 – Apr 10, 1977 | G | Ships Armoror. Would like to hear from any shipmates |
Edwards, Fast Eddie | BTC | Apr 1, 1975 – Apr 1, 1980 | B | |
Doll, Joe (Dollbaby) | BT3 | Apr 2, 1975 – Aug 15, 1977 | B 4MMR | Had a lot of good times with you guys and would like to hear from all. I'm still in the business but have never worked with a more professional group. We were the kings of pit snipes in every way both good and whatever. Hope all are well Joe |
Otto, Phillip | AG2 | Apr 5, 1975 – Apr 29, 1978 | OA | Hey AGs |
Tragesser, Mike | HM2 | Apr 20, 1975 – Jun 30, 1976 | Sick Bay | I will always remember how we shined on the night of the Belknap. Those poor broken burned boys got the best care by the best team I have ever worked with. Seems to me everything since has been easy. Bless you all. Doc, SFFD |
Copeland, Jim | EM2 | May 1975 – Mar 15, 1976 | E | Onward through the fog. God, I hated that ship. Those were the worst 11 months of my life. Mid-ocean collision, anchoring outside the seawall, out of control master at arms, shore patrol in Naples. I did enjoy Palma tho. |
Cerbasi, George | EM3 | May 1975 – Sep 1978 | E Div. | Met some of the best people I know.Characters one and all. |
Litogot, Gary | ABF1 | May 1975 – Dec 1979 | V-4 | Retired 11-1991 as CWO3 on the Nimitz. I had 5 carriers under my belt, but the Big John was the BEST! Vinson was a close second. The Navy was good to me and would love to do it again. Probably as a ABCM though. ha |
Roesch, Robert/roach | em | May 5, 1975 – Dec 1979 | em | Good to find this site. Been wondering about all you guys. Had some very good memories. I share them with my friends now. Hope we can get together some time & have more good times. |
Pinney, Gary | ADC | May 10, 1975 – Feb 18, 1978 | natc pax riv acls certifacation then vaq 133 | |
Woodrich, Marvin | mm3 | May 15, 1975 – Sep 1977 | M | Worked in 2 main |
Dobleman, Mark | AO2 | May 17, 1975 – Nov 11, 1981 | ||
Stratz, Stephen | AX1 | May 28, 1975 – Sep 25, 1979 | EDS | I'm proud of the time I served on the Kennnedy. I belive the crew and ship served its nation well. I'm sad to see the JFK retire. It was a great ship. |
Watson, Dean (Dino) | AMS2 | Jun 1975 – Nov 1976 | was line puke with vf-14- worked with oaks,smitty,touchton,leroy,hall,hamil,brownie,schrader,,senior chief kaiser,garner,schuver,olsen, lt. baker div. "o", schier,worthy,huey. what a bunch of misfits. Good memories. oh yea, herbie kaplan | |
Tuttle, James | OS2 | Jun 1975 – Apr 1980 | oi | port and starboard got to be a way of life |
Miller, Darryl | ao1 | Jun 1975 – Aug 1980 | VF-32 | lot of memories |
McKnight, Brian | e-3 | Jun 1975 – | s-3 | was on her when the belnap hit us. |
Brown, Fred | PO3 | Jun 6, 1975 – Aug 16, 1976 | OC | I still have my cruise book from the Med. I witnessed the collison with the Belknap from vulture's row. |
Brown, Fredrick | AC 3 | Jun 8, 1975 – Aug 16, 1976 | CATCC | Glad it's over. |
Fahey, Mike | LCDR | Jun 10, 1975 – Sep 4, 1977 | engineerin | |
McGirr, Steve | BM3 | Jun 15, 1975 – Jun 15, 1978 | Deck-2nd | I was in 2nd division from 1975 to 1978. I would like to hear from anyone who was in 2nd division from 75-78. |
Hemphill, Ricky | AQAN | Jun 18, 1975 – Sep 1, 1976 | AIMD W/C 650 | Was onboard that fatefull night of 22NOV75, assigned to R Division doing Vents and Voids. I remember that night and still have nightmares of it, but enjoyed the many Ports of Call that we did have in the Mediteranean Sea. |
Thompson, Tom | BM3 | Jun 22, 1975 – Dec 24, 1975 | X | was attached to VAQ 113 |
Noe, Raymond | RMC | Jun 25, 1975 – Sep 15, 1978 | CR | Reported in June 1975 as an E-6. Assigned to CR Division, Facilities Control. Promoted to E-7 in 1976 and relieved the Facilities Control CPO. Alternate billet was Radio Officer. Departed in September 1978. |
Mangum, Jim | AO2 | Jun 28, 1975 – Jan 27, 1976 | VF-32 | Made 1975-76 Med Cruise. Returned to JFK in 1998 as a Reserve AOCS with VFA-203, but it seemed like only yesterday. Best wishes to all former shipmates. Fair winds and following seas to a fine ship. |
Allen, Lawrence | PC-3 | Jul 1975 – Jul 1978 | ||
McPherson, Dennis (Mac) | AO2 | Jul 1975 – Aug 1979 | G | Served with a great group of guys. Wonder how the years have treated you? Served in the magazines, hanger deck, flight deck. Two Med cruises and one North Atlantic. Will never forget the collision, my comrades, or the countries we visit |
Laubscher, Byron | Jul 1975 – Mar 1979 | E | Three Med-Cruises, one North Atlantic, and two crashes, Anybody hear from DW, Johnson or Basketball Jones? | |
Anderson, Ernie | AD2 | Jul 1975 – Aug 1977 | VA 34 | Great memories. Launched me on a successful career with GE Aviation |
Fiduccia, Joey | em3 | Jul 1, 1975 – Jul 1, 1976 | catapolts and elevators electrical | it was thebest of times and ... well you get the picture.never went to the brig ! loved chief butcher specialy when reservest lt doyle tried to get me in trouble and chief B said not in this mans navy..chief leo jones to |
Beahr, Mark | MM | Jul 7, 1975 – Apr 10, 1977 | m m.m.r. | Nov.22 1975, I won't forget that night. 2 med cruises a north atlantic and carribean cruise. We were a steamin' machine! Only fond memories remain of "Big John"! Best wishes to the guys in 1.m.m.r. |
Smith, Michael | IC2 | Aug 1975 – Jun 12, 1978 | Looking for the old boys. Granfield,tucker,Hamond,Coughlin and JJ Heslin | |
Proctor, Paul | MM2 AFTER | Aug 1975 – Oct 1977 | A | worked in weapons elevator shop with a great bunch of guys, i realize now that they are some of the best friends i have ever known or ever will know. |
Cantrell, Barry/ Bubba | BT3 | Aug 1975 – Aug 1976 | B MMR4/4Main | @17 I walked out of a Hilo first thing heard 'Welcome aboard Big John, Dildoe of 6th fleet!' spoke by a MA1 Mercy! Billet 4 main were I was 22 Nov 75 @2200.GQ 01 Long night!. Recived my GED@ NATO- Naples, I sort of grew up on Big John |
Weber, Douglas | MM3 | Aug 1975 – Oct 1979 | M | |
Galloway, Wiley | PC3 | Aug 1975 – Aug 1977 | Admin | Great ship, enjoyed serving onboard. 2 Med cruises, North Atlantic, Order of the Blue Nose, had a Great time. |
Carter, Mark | E-3 | Aug 1, 1975 – Mar 30, 1976 | ||
Albright, Keith/fuzz | AO2 | Aug 17, 1975 – Aug 17, 1979 | VF32 / AIMD | Jim Mangum, you left VF32 as I arrived. |
Proctor, Paul | FNMM | Aug 25, 1975 – Oct 31, 1977 | A divison- A8 Weapons Elevator Shop | Also served as liberty boat boat engineer during port calls |
O'Connor, Greg | MM3 | Sep 1975 – Dec 1977 | A gang | Worked in the wepons elevator shop. Saw the world just liked they said, met the widest range of people, learned all about drugs, sex, and rock n roll. Glad I was there, miss the good old days. |
Thomas, Donald (Don) | ADJAN | Sep 1975 – Jul 1977 | VF 14 | I had alot of good times on that great ship.Does anyone know Calvin Dukes? I miss working on the F-14 |
Brown, Steven "babyface" | DS3 | Sep 1975 – Oct 1979 | There for Belknap and Bordelon, miss all my old buddies in EDS div. Good times in the IOIC. Retired now after 29 years in Navy and Army guard and reserves. | |
Coyle, Daniel | AN | Sep 1975 – Jun 1976 | V2 Arresting Gear | Did my S2M time for V2 then went to Arresting Gear working for AB1 Bob Manning. Left for A school in June of 76; ended up with VA-37 on the USS Saratoga |
Thomas, Ralph | Sep 1975 – Nov 1978 | VAST | Great memories | |
Drusedum, John | DS1 | Sep 1975 – Feb 24, 1980 | EDS | |
Fernandez, Anthony P. | CWO-4 | Sep 1975 – Sep 1977 | EDS | Good memories of "Big John," especially of my shipmates in EDS Division who gave me their support and friendship. Retired from the USN Dec 1979, and from DOE contracting in 2004...Enjoyed as much as I could stand! |
Cable, Joseph | AMHAN | Sep 1, 1975 – May 15, 1977 | VA-72 | Recently revisited the ship, not much had changed. Went Navy Reserve in 76 and retired as AMHC. Currently teaching NJROTC. |
Noble, Archer | MM2 | Sep 1, 1975 – Jul 1, 1980 | A | |
Strum, David | ABHAN | Sep 1, 1975 – Feb 18, 1978 | V-1 | |
Nicholson, Randy | e3 | Sep 15, 1975 – | VS 21 Fighting Redtails. | age 17 . 75 Nov 22nd, recall it well. 2200 Flight ops and GQ's |
Gundersen, Edward | CWO3 | Sep 15, 1975 – Aug 31, 1977 | S-6 | It was an interesting 2 years. Endured 2 collisions: one that should never have happened and one due to mechanical failure. |
Torres, Jose | ABH 3 | Sep 22, 1975 – Jan 6, 1976 | v-3 | I served on the JFK 75-81. Lot,of fun .great ship.Hope to see more guys who served during those years on the board. |
White, Jack | ABE | Sep 28, 1975 – Sep 28, 1978 | V2 - Waist Cat Three | Hello to the crew of Cat 3 !! Chuck Martin, Chuck Sapp, "Sweat", Weeks, Jose, Jeff. Way too many names to remember but I will never forget our time as shipmates. Remember Sept. 14th 1976, I was under that Tomcat !! |
Houck, Dan | RM2 | Oct 1975 – Apr 1979 | CR | Proud to have served aboard such a grand ship! |
Litogot, Gary | ABF1 | Oct 1975 – Dec 1979 | V-4 | |
Pugner, Mark | BT2 | Oct 4, 1975 – Mar 17, 1980 | pit snipe | |
Barnes, Victor | SK3 | Oct 15, 1975 – Jun 26, 1979 | S-1 | Was in charge of 13 Storerooms for about 2 yrs. Wondering where some shipmates are from that time. Randy Moss V Div? or Bob Wagner? Write me at vnb1214@yahoo.com or call my cell 630-776-8118. Lived in the Chicago area |
Sutfin, Archie | BT1 BTC CWO3 & LT | Oct 15, 1975 – Jul 1, 1987 | B DIV | REPORTED ON BOARD BT1 RETIRED AS FULL LT - WAS BOILERS MATERIAL OFFICER, IN CHARGE OF ACC LAB. SHIPS BOILER INSPECTOR, ASSISTANT MPA. AND ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE. WAS ABOARD AT TIME OF COLLISION WITH USS BELKNAP |
Pultz, Barry | MM 3 busted to ( MMFN) | Oct 15, 1975 – May 15, 1979 | 2 MMR and AMR | SO2: BUTT/ Butterly,CRANK Caldwell, Marc Tobey,ROCKO,SKIBO,RADAR,TACO,WOLFMAN,jeff Besaw Jim Peele,WILLY,Eric Frobom,BREEZLY,PEEWEE Henslee,Hornsby, WOODY,Lee Roth,Bill Carrol,Hooker,BT's J Bachman,Jimmy Rector,LUGS. |
Kennedy, Howard | RM3 | Oct 20, 1975 – Apr 24, 1979 | CR | Raised some hell, had some great times and made some great friends. Big John, you deserved better! |
Patton, Duane / General | emfn/em3 | Oct 21, 1975 – Sep 10, 1978 | E-div | hey to laubscher and copeland. I see vanmenter and can get in touch with herberger and fritts. Where is pin? |
Mince, Mike | E-3 | Oct 22, 1975 – Mar 18, 1978 | A | AC&R shop. Much love and respect to Paul roberts, Sully Sullivan,Willie Wangonstein,Turdbird Tarman, Randy Camillari, and the kanook brothers. I didn't know it then, but it was one of the best times of my life! |
Withee, David | AO3 | Nov 1975 – Aug 1979 | G (G-2) | The best of memories! Sad to see her out of service. Anyone who served with me, I'd like to hear from you. |
McNamara, James Nathan | AA | Nov 1975 – Sep 2, 1976 | Aviation Bosun Mate | |
Turner, Carl | ABF2 | Nov 1975 – Aug 24, 1979 | V-4 | Anybody remember the jam sessions in sta.16. Good times! Best wishes to all that served on Kennedy. There will always be a special place in my heart for those years. I hope.every one is well. |
Young, John | Fa-mm3 | Nov 1975 – Aug 1977 | m 4main | Fantastic 4main Yea Willie, Furman,how bout ya john boy, P J, BU BU BU Benny and the jets Ens. Boogie Boogie Joe Doll, Crazy Clyde the bearly trainables |
Lewis, John Mountain Man | MM | Nov 1975 – Mar 1979 | A2 Steam Heat | Reaching out to Rob Brost, the big nut, Greg Eames and Mike and Dick St Pierre, Carol "Fuzzy" Bland |
McPherson, Paul | skc | Nov 1975 – May 1979 | s-1 | There was a great bunch of sailors in that division. I enjoyed each deployment with all of them. Thanks to them I was promoted to SKCS when I departed the ship. |
Nicholson, Randy | SN | Nov 5, 1975 – Feb 5, 1976 | VS-21 | 17 years old ,flew in from Los Angeles,Ca. Worked in the Galley ,Collided with the Belknap and steamed back to Norfolk. What a ride it was. I'll never forget the smell of JP fuel or those 8 who died on the anniversary of JFKs death. Nov 22 1975 |
Martin, Steve | LT | Nov 10, 1975 – Aug 30, 1977 | IM-2 | |
Placzkowski, Anthony (Ski) | SHSR TO SH2 | Nov 14, 1975 – Jan 6, 1980 | S-3 | Reported in Dec 75 transfered in Jan 80. Never forgot the times or the friends. Looking forward to catching up with old shipmates. Drop me an email. I live in Jacksonville, FL now. |
Williams, Terry | Seaman | Nov 19, 1975 – May 26, 1976 | Weapons | Ordered to the fleet before I went to A school at Great Lakes. Served in the weapons division while aboard. Caught the ship during the Med cruise and got to go to Barcelona and Palma before the ship returned to Norfolk |
Miller III, Howard A | RM3 | Nov 22, 1975 – Apr 15, 1979 | Radioman | After leaving USN I went to work for AT&T and retired after 32 years. I had a fantastic time aboard the JFK as a radioman. The memories of those Med cruises and the people I met will remain with me forever. |
Kelsay, Tom | ICCS | Nov 23, 1975 – Feb 27, 1977 | E | |
Adams, Danny | DM2 | Nov 23, 1975 – Dec 10, 1979 | G-3 | I worked as a Mag rat in G-3 Div as a striker...when I crossed rated to Illustrator Draftsman I was transfered to The Washington Navy Yard in DC There I was transfered to the Navy Annex. |
Vanmeter, Jd | em3 | Nov 25, 1975 – Nov 21, 1979 | e_division | looking for old friends.the navy basically was a drag but i met a lot of good people. it did help open some doors for a career after i got out. I'm currently an electrician in local46 .hoping to retire in another in one |
Cummins, Tim | EM3 | Nov 25, 1975 – Nov 25, 1978 | E-Division | hey JD,General Patton, we made the best of a bad situation now didnt we, gotta admit there was way to much clorine in the ships pool every morning, our eye were always red.LOL...want to hear from Herberger or Cerbasi |
Butterly, John | MM2 | Nov 26, 1975 – Jul 13, 1979 | M | Miss the big crash but had to clean up he mess.The Med & the North Atlanlic were great.Work in 2MMR & AMR.Shine those brass buttons & deck. Oh ya don"t forget about the bilges.Party hard too. |
Flynt, Bob | GMT2 | Nov 26, 1975 – Feb 14, 1979 | W | Best W Division in the NAvy |
Goodinson, Ron | AO3 | Dec 1975 – Sep 1978 | G DIV. | Some memories fade with the passage of time. Not the ones spent with my shipmates. God Bless the Peacekeepers. |
Mancini, Robert | E-4 | Dec 1975 – Sep 1977 | G-Division Mag Shop | LONG MAY IT WAVE. Can't believe the names that are showing up. Somehow we all survived crashes, fires and collisions while refueling. Worked hard, partied harder. |
Diot, Tom | ASM3 | Dec 1975 – May 3, 1979 | IM-4 AIRSTART | I learned a lot about Gas Turbine Engines (APUs) but hated going to sea and living on the ship. Got to visit the North Atlantic, Egypt and other countries. |
Lanigan, Patrick | bm3 | Dec 1, 1975 – Feb 10, 1979 | first | |
Friend, Jim | ET-1 | Dec 3, 1975 – Jun 21, 1979 | EC/ER SINS Work Center | Good Shipmates!!!! A long 3 1/2 years... Great liberty!! |
Stribling, Charles | LT | Dec 5, 1975 – Apr 27, 1980 | V-0 | I served with the best sailors in the Fleet. Long Liive "Big John" |
Norton, Trell Willyboot | ABE-3 | Dec 5, 1975 – Aug 15, 1978 | V-2 Bow Cats/Flight Deck | Hey,Most dangerous job that I ever had .Was young and dumb.Found 3 friends,Scott H, John Baldiizzi and Guy Nowatka(SKI). Had a BLAST !!!Who else from V-2 or Waist is out there? God Speed. |
Pierce, Dale | rm2 | Dec 7, 1975 – Jun 25, 1980 | cr | |
Barlow, Mike | QM2 | Dec 15, 1975 – Dec 15, 1981 | Navigation | Great Shipmates and ship |
Payne, Jeff | AO3 | Dec 20, 1975 – Jul 1, 1979 | G | Would like to hear from shipmates. Planning a trip to Boston on motorcycle this summer. |
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