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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 4680 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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Smith, Ken | AMH3 | 1983 – 1986 | VA-75 | Any old shipmates out there?? Email me if so!!! Little Smitty!! |
Santos, Frank | PR1 | 1983 – 1986 | IM2 | |
Kluttz, "Cap" | BM | 1983 – 1984 | Deck, Supply & Engineering | I loved the JFK...What a crew each had!!! Can't forget the Dallas Cheerleaders, Bob Hope, Vic Damon, Brooke Shields, George Kirby & Wayne Newton. I hope everyone from our Lebanon Campaign mission of 1983 to 1984 is well! |
Damato, Joseph | BM1 TO BMC | 1983 – 1985 | Deck | Excellent group of guys. |
Robinson, Greg | RM2 | 1983 – | Flag CCG-6 | Flag radioman during Med cruise. Great ship, great people, good memories and a very long cruise. Will miss the JFK. |
Gervasi, Gary | PN1 | 1983 – | Flag CCG6 | |
Dane, Rick | E-3 | 1983 – 1984 | VA-85 | Did a Med-Cruise on CV-67 with VA-85. Spent almost the entire time on "Bagel Station". Was there when we lost Lt. Mark Lange over Lebanon. Other than that, I had a great time while on board. |
Batease, Brian | E4 | 1983 – 1986 | IM3 | |
Lepak, John | ET2 | 1983 – 1986 | ER | I have many great memories of my 3+ years aboard the J.F.K. To all my shipmates that I worked with, I hope life has been good to you. Drop me an e-mail if you get a chance, would like to hear how you're doing. -John |
Smith, Dennis | ABEAN When I got out | 1983 – 1989 | V 2 Arresting Gear | Looking for some old friends , give out a shout... |
Turner, James (Jim) | AD-1 | 1983 – 1986 | IM-2 | Had a few outstanding years abord the BIG JOHN hate to see her decommissioned. To all those I worked with in IM-2 Div. especially the folks in power plants hope things are going well in your little piece of the world. |
McDonald, Mac Paul | e-4 | 1983 – 1988 | v-2 | |
Lecroy, Tim | 1st Class upon seperation | 1983 – 1985 | W | Great ship. The crew and officers of Weapons Dept. and W Div were great. Gunner Sexton thanks for the great times and keeping my backside out of trouble. |
Smith, Douglas/smitty | AMH E-3 | 1983 – 1984 | VA-75 | Rio was great - would be great to hook up with some old buddies |
Saenz, Ernest | Lieutenant Commander | 1983 – 1985 | V-3 Division Officer | Serving on the JFK was one of the best experiences in my life. The guys that I served with were the best. |
Hill, Tony | AMHC/AMCS | 1983 – 1984 | Maintenance control | Great cruise under unique circumstances. Those puncher sailors were the super. |
Caldwell, Jerry "Junior" To Ms Gang | Seaman Apprentice paygrade E-2 Leading Seaman | 1983 – | 1st LT. Division | Airwing attached to the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy .Spent 12 hours or more every day with 6-8 airmen, walking the squardon's laundry a quarter mile back and fourth from the ship. Never did work for N.I.S. Ha, ha. |
Jordan, Michael | WT2/GMT2 | 1983 – 1986 | W | This was a dream come true! I really enjoyed my time on the ship and I had many memorable experiences! My bro-in-law Andrew Beaudet & I talk about the ship all the time! Hope all the old crew are hanging in there! |
Minteer, Bob ![]() | ET1 | 1983 – 1985 | EC Division | Port of call... Haifa Israel, Portsmouth England, Brazil... Was an excellent tour. |
Tate, Dwain | E-3 | 1983 – 1984 | ENGINEERING-AC&R | |
Shaw, Kevin (Kc) | E-1 to E-4 Twice | 1983 – 1985 | G-3 | Retired AOCS/NCCS "Thanks for the memories" Bob Hope, Christmas 1983, off the coast of Lebanon We went to RIO and then we went to HELL! |
Irvin, Cecil | Ensign | 1983 – 1984 | A - Division | A true privilege to have served in the Best A-gang ever. Tremendous troops, from E-1 through E-8. |
Barrett, Martin (Marty) | E3 | 1983 – 1986 | VA-75 Sunday Punchers | I met a lot of great guys on JFK and would like to get in touch with them. |
Mintz, Gary | Airman | 1983 – 1984 | AIMD- IM1 | 83 Med Cruise - Any old ship mates out there? |
Jimenez, Jorge | WT3 | 1983 – 1986 | Weapons | What a blast we had. Alot of good times was had by all. |
Patterson, David, Dave The Brute, Dr Deathray | AT1 | 1983 – 1985 | IM-3 | The JFK was one of my best duty stations!!! I actually miss being at sea. i have fond memories of hard work, fun (sheelback demon), and ports of call. to this day i have stressful thoughts of our shipmates lost off Bag |
Down, Damien (Danny) | MM2 | Jan 1983 – Sep 1987 | M | Always wondered what happened to all you guy's! Had good times on the Kennedy..anyone remember Master Chief Mock?? Talk about a learning experience!!! Would like to catch up. |
Telesco, Andrew / Andy | AT3 | Jan 1983 – May 1984 | AIMD IM3 | Was in VAST workcenter I think it was 650. Been a long time. |
Day, P. Butler | PH2 | Jan 1983 – Nov 1987 | OP - Photo Lab | |
Eubanks, Richard | BM3 | Jan 1, 1983 – Sep 1, 1986 | Deck | |
Booth, Jesse | GMT2 | Jan 5, 1983 – Jul 15, 1987 | Special Weapons | Served under some of the US Navy's finest officers and crewmen and especially the Chief Warrant Officers...Truly a big part of my life never to be forgotten |
Reardon, James | Abf-3 | Jan 5, 1983 – Sep 19, 1984 | V-4 | Those were great times then though at times I didn't realize it . V-4 Divison was filled with a good bunch of guys and it was a pleasure to serve with them. The only regret was losing contact with them! |
Caster, Tom | AN | Jan 10, 1983 – Aug 15, 1984 | S-6 | The first crew of the New Navy under Ronald Regan I wasn't to learn till much later how the world was changing |
Hering, Mark (Fish) | SN | Jan 11, 1983 – May 10, 1984 | Ships Personnel | Was ships company until our return from MED cruise and then went off to ET "A" school. Worked under PNC Terry Brines. I enjoyed my time on the ship and made some great friends. Hey Schram, Mitch, Val, etc., anyone out there???????? |
Schramm, George | PN3 | Jan 13, 1983 – Sep 30, 1985 | X-1 | Totally enjoyed my time aboard. Great crew. |
Murphy, Jim | OS1 | Jan 15, 1983 – Nov 8, 1984 | OI | Was there when we bombed lebanon. She was a good ship. |
Murphy, James | OS2 | Jan 15, 1983 – Nov 8, 1984 | OI | WAs there for "83-84 Med. Cruise/ Battle of Beruit |
Wiese, Paul | WT2/GMT2 | Jan 15, 1983 – Jul 6, 1986 | "W" | Very interesting start to a 26 year career. Worked with some great people and worked with some that still make me scratch my head. |
Cruz, Jose | ABE2 | Jan 22, 1983 – Dec 19, 1985 | V2 | It was the Super K, Comradery, and Extreme clenliness of the command that helped in my decision to make the Navy a career. Worked waist cats and enjoyed the entire time assigned. |
Sgromolo, Frank "Sgro" | HM3 | Feb 1983 – Jul 1984 | Medical | |
Van Miert, Edward "Doc" | RM3 | Feb 2, 1983 – Oct 4, 1987 | Master-at-Arms/Brig Staff | Best command, even off the coast of Beirut for 7 months at battle stations more often then not was still one of the most memorable cruises |
Milks, Steven | MM3 E4 | Feb 9, 1983 – Jul 5, 1986 | M division 3MMR | Looking for jeff lkler; steve sleeper Tj walk bobby phillips john suggarts jose beza traci tanner max hendrix chuck bernnette Dave milne or anyone from B or M division from 1982 to 1986 my E Mail milkssteven@yahoo.com l |
Adams, Doug` | AT3 | Feb 18, 1983 – Apr 24, 1984 | IM3 / laser shop(64D) - VA-85 | |
Cowart, Randy | AD3 | Mar 1983 – Sep 1985 | V-1/Fly1 | When departed ship I was an AD3. Spent my life as an AN in V-1/Fly1 Division. I remember Airman McKeithen falling asleep in a fan room during a man overboard drill. Thanks to the ones before me and pray for the ones after me! |
Evans, Kyle "marty" | ET2 | Mar 1983 – Apr 1986 | ER | Had some good times! Worked in FWD IC maintained the Inertial Navigation System. |
Jenkins, David | EW3 | Mar 3, 1983 – Apr 12, 1985 | OK | 55,000 Miles of friggin circles on 83-84 deployment in Lebanon. Still Dizzy. Rio was great though. |
Pearl, Jordan ![]() | bm3 | Mar 8, 1983 – Jun 18, 1986 | deck | lookng for my real dad darvell shorter born in new jersey was on this ship and in portsmouth in 1985 uk |
Buck, Douglas | ASM3 | Mar 21, 1983 – Oct 11, 1984 | AIMD | looking for wog day video of 83 84 crossing |
Moody, William (Bill) | MM2 | Mar 30, 1983 – Nov 30, 1986 | M | Worked in 4MMR. As times passes, only the good memories stay. God Bless all who served. |
\scott, Michael | YN2/YN1 | Mar 31, 1983 – Jun 9, 1986 | X-5/IM-1/Security | Best tour of duty during my career. Live in Spring, TX now. Life is great |
Rose, Eddie | DP3 | Apr 1983 – Apr 1986 | S7 | Worked in S7, Data Processing |
Dittmore, John | AO2 | Apr 1983 – Aug 15, 1986 | G-3/G-2 | I have alot of good memories from Portsmouth, Rio and Naples. Haifa was okay. New York City with the pageant girls from Connecticut in July of '86 will always be my fondest. |
Buchanan, Robert (Buck) Some Called Me (jake) | PVT 1ST CLASS | Apr 1983 – 1985 | mar det | great two years! made some good freinds had some unforgetable times too many to list here but i will say Rio de Janeiro two weeks (wow)!cartahagna columbia oh yah! whoever stole the motorola while I was striping the capts passageway rih! |
Jewett, Matthew | MSSN | Apr 1983 – 1985 | S-2 | It was an experience for a 19 year old to go through. |
Mihalov, Paul ![]() | MM2/E-5 | Apr 1983 – Oct 1984 | A-3 Shop AC/R Shop | It was an experience ill never forget |
Pohoreske, Brett | TM1 | Apr 1983 – Sep 1985 | WEAPONS G-3 | The time on board the John F. Kennedy was definitely life changing for me. I loved every minute. I complained with everyone else at the time, but wouldn't change one minute. Thanks for the memories. |
Garrett, Kenny | RM1 | Apr 1, 1983 – | CR | WAS RMSN - RM3 WHILE ONBOARD. EASTERN MED CRUISE 1983, BERUIT BOMBING AND PORTSMOUTH, VA DRYDOCK OVERHAUL IN 1985 |
Burleson, Jeffrey | ASE3 | Apr 3, 1983 – Apr 15, 1986 | IM-4 | |
Shipman, Rob | AQ3/FC2 | Apr 7, 1983 – May 22, 1985 | IM-3/BRIGG STAFF/MAA | MY TIME SPENT ON THE JFK WAS THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE.I GOT MORE JOB SATISFACTION ON HER THEN WITH ANY OTHER JOB I HAD BEFORE OR AFTER.MY SON SHIPS OUT 3/11/07 FOR IRAQ WORKING ON THE SAME AIR CRAFT I DID AND THEN SOME.LOTS OF GOOD MEMORES |
Torrisi, Ron | Ossn | Apr 8, 1983 – Sep 1, 1985 | Oi | Hey guys how are you . looking to recconnect. Did the 83/ 84 med cruise after the terrorists bombing. . crazy times and long hours but loved it. Would do it again. |
Sharrer, Herm | HM2 | Apr 14, 1983 – May 7, 1985 | Medical | Best Ship, Best Crew. One of the proudest periods of 25 yr career. The influence my shipmates both HM's and Doc's, had on me why I went onto HMC and later LCDR/NC. Big John and crew will forever live in my memories. |
Busick, Donald | BT2 | Apr 18, 1983 – Nov 10, 1986 | Boilers 1MMR | Best ship and best family I have ever had. I love and miss you all.God,I will always keep her in my heart. |
Neldon, James ![]() | ABF2 | May 1983 – Mar 1987 | V-4 | |
Diggs, Barney | E-3 AVIATION ORANDANCE | May 21, 1983 – Sep 18, 1985 | ||
Dale, Rick | E4/ BT2 | May 23, 1983 – Aug 8, 1985 | B | Worked on 2 Cat and 2MMR |
Edwards, Vincent | AT3 | May 25, 1983 – May 2, 1984 | VAW-126 | Served with CVW-3 during the workup period and the 1983-1984 deployment. |
Shipman, Rob | FC2 | Jun 1983 – Oct 1985 | IM3 | WC 650 MINI SACE BENCH/CORROSION CONTROL SHOP'Brigg Staff /MAA. |
Zanette, John D. ![]() | EW1 | Jun 1983 – Nov 1987 | OK | |
Green, Gary N. | HM2 | Jul 1983 – Jul 1986 | Medical | Served proudly as "HM" & Operating Rm Tech.Greatest duty station during my 20yr career.Deployed during Beruit crisis 1983. Great honor to care for a shipmate injured and required surgery in my "Operating Room" God Bless all who ser |
Johnson, Gunner | CWO4 | Jul 1983 – Aug 1986 | AIR GUNNER | GREAT SHIP, EVEN BETTER SHIPMATES. |
Kilpatrick, David | MCPO | Jul 1, 1983 – Jan 30, 1988 | EC/OPS | |
Tereszcuk, Steven (Turk) | ABFC | Jul 15, 1983 – Nov 15, 1987 | V-4 | Fantastic period of my life. Enjoyed working and growing with my shipmates, the leadership skills I learned and the oppertunity to see things that most people will never have the chance to see. |
Klincko, Kenneth | BM3 | Jul 16, 1983 – Jul 16, 1987 | 3rd | Captain's Gig Crew SAR swimmer kenklincko@yahoo.com |
Humphries, Gregory {hump} | AN | Aug 1983 – Jan 1985 | R | Was in V3 but spent most of my time TAD to R divison Had a great time on 83 med cruise even thoe we lost a shipmate. Meet some great guys Balardo, Mermer, White Juice 2 name a few, Fell in love in Boston In 84 trip. |
Jimenez, Carlos | AT3 | Aug 1, 1983 – Sep 1987 | IM3 | This was the bigining of the best time of My life, Any friends that remember these days drop an e-mail or if you know of any reunions . |
Jimenez, Carlos | AT3 | Aug 1, 1983 – Sep 1, 1987 | AIMD / IM3 | This was the bigining of the best time of My life, Any friends that remember these days drop an e-mail or if you know of any reunions . |
Giles, Ron | AE | Aug 1, 1983 – Dec 20, 1985 | AIMD/IM3 | It was the best of times and worst of times my only regret is not keeping in touch with all the guys from WC 650. Life is good now, anyone out there during that Med Cruise Era of 1983-1985 E-Mail me. |
Ortel, Dan | AK3 | Aug 2, 1983 – Jan 21, 1987 | S-6 | |
Stubbs, Curtis | CDR | Aug 3, 1983 – | OX | I had just graduated boot camp and PCS to JFK. About 9 months later I read orders to AW A school. 20 years later I reported back to the JFK as the Combat/CIC Officer. |
Friedman, Michael | BT2 | Aug 15, 1983 – Aug 15, 1989 | Boilers | |
Ard, Ron | SN - BM2 | Aug 19, 1983 – Dec 15, 1986 | Deck 3rd | For a young sailor and the Kennedy his first tour of duty....WOW what an experience. After a career in the Navy the Kennedy was the best I had. So Many fond memories. |
Flanary, James | AK2 | Aug 24, 1983 – Aug 24, 1984 | S-6 /VA-75 | Man, I had one hell of a time on Big John. I became a shell back on the 83-84 med cruse. Sammy Beard Where are you????? |
Murtland, Ric | DPSN/DP3/DP2 | Sep 1983 – Jul 1985 | S-7 | My first ship, first deployment. That was 20+ years ago. Now a LCDR serving in the "Gator Navy", and wishing I was back on aircraft carriers! |
Maltos, Jose | AN | Sep 1983 – May 1984 | vaq-137 s-6 | i was tad to the mess hall . i have good memories of this cruise. |
Thompson, Chris | RM3 | Sep 1, 1983 – Feb 2, 1987 | CR | You put what in the coffee!!! |
Clanton, Danny | IC3 | Sep 5, 1983 – Dec 12, 1986 | V-2, VLA/ PLAT LENS | |
Gamber, Bryan | IC-3 | Sep 13, 1983 – May 1985 | G-3/ ENGINEERING | AFTER REPORTING ABOARD AND BEING PLACED IN G-3 DIVISION I WORKED IN ORDANCE FOR 7MONTHS AND MAKING E-4 AS AN IC-3 AND TRANSFERRING TO ENGINERRING DEPT. HAD A WONDERFUL FIRST CRUISE. DID THE DRY DOCK IN PORTSMITH AND THE |
Martin, Greg | AO3 | Sep 15, 1983 – Jun 16, 1986 | G-3 | |
Staehle, John | GMT2 | Sep 15, 1983 – Jun 15, 1985 | Special Weapons | I served with the best crew ever on the John F. Kennedy and served later in the Reserves to be promoted to Chief (Gunners Mate) the experience on the ship was very motivating to continue my career. |
Lee, James | OS3 | Sep 21, 1983 – Aug 2, 1987 | Operations | Had some great times on the best ship in all the waters in the 80's. Jacks' back |
Lucenius, Jon (Lucy / Linus) | MM3 | Sep 28, 1983 – Jun 15, 1987 | Engineering / MMR2 | What great times on "Big John" down in the main steam rooms. If anyone remembers those fun/scary/best years please send me an email - jon.lucenius@gmail.com. Thank you all for serving and God Bless! |
Wolf, John | BT3 | Oct 1983 – Jun 26, 1986 | ||
Williams, Willy / Brad | ABE3 | Oct 1983 – Jun 1985 | V-2 | TO ALL SHIPMATES WHO KNOWS WHAT IT MEANS TO STAY AWAKE FOR 7 DAYS STRAIGHT .... I ACTUALLY MISS BEING ON THE KENNEDY NOW... LOL. |
Jahnke, Thomas (Tom) | AN AO | Oct 1983 – 1986 | G3 weapons | Best memories I have. Wouldn't trade that time in my life. Best Mediterranean Cruise 83-84! Would like to hear from some of my buddies. |
Creecy, James | ASM3 | Oct 1, 1983 – | IM-4 | |
Karnes, Charles | BM1 | Oct 5, 1983 – Oct 19, 1987 | first | |
Davis, James | RM5 | Oct 9, 1983 – Jun 25, 1986 | COMM | Best three years of my life. Was RM3 on tour, made 5 after three more years on Enterprise |
Walker, Gregory (Greg) | A02-AO1 | Nov 1983 – Jan 1988 | G-3/Weapons Admin | |
White, Dennis | RM1 - RETIRED CWO | Nov 1983 – Mar 1985 | CR - Communications | Got onboard just prior to sending of bombing runs in Mid East, but missed port visit in Rio. Got back in time to go TAD to Panama for 6 months and return just intime to spend some "quality" time in Portsmouth shipyard during the winder of 84-8 |
Brookins, Rich | ET2 | Nov 1983 – Aug 1990 | Radar | Still proud to have served on the USS JFK in the Radar Div. Had some great times and enjoyed working with most of my shipmates. |
Miles, Mark | FC1 | Nov 1, 1983 – May 25, 1986 | SAM | |
Kump, Gregory | E-5 | Nov 7, 1983 – Dec 15, 1983 | 1ST Force Recon Battalion | Briefed and Debriefed for Gathering and sending inteligence, Pathfinder, Covert operations.Great to serve on and learn others mos's a great experience . I would not trade. |
Shemon, Glenn | AZ3 | Nov 10, 1983 – Jul 11, 1986 | AO/AIMD | Anyone who may remember me through the med cruise and/or ships overhaul please drop me an email using gshemon@idea-ma.com |
Sanchez, Bobby | Bt1 | Nov 13, 1983 – Dec 14, 1994 | P1 | |
Schilling, Jeffrey | E4 | Nov 15, 1983 – Jul 1, 1985 | Machinist mate | |
Rupright, Larry Roop | AO3 | Nov 16, 1983 – Jun 15, 1988 | g 1 flight deck and brigg staff | Hay ring whoot get a hold of me i can be reached at 810 407 8995 or ljrupright@aol.com boy do i got a lot of stuff to tell you |
Wetherill (Odie), David A. | ET2 | Nov 17, 1983 – Apr 15, 1987 | EC Trans-3 was my home! | I arrived via hook arrested landing on a COD. Had 4 good years on the Big John. Still remember the good smells coming from the captains galley. The URT-23C was a bad thing that I kept running well. Just had to know the tricks! |
Wetherill, David A. (Odie) | ET2 | Nov 17, 1983 – Apr 15, 1988 | EC | Radio Transmitter Room 3 was my primary home while aboard. I kept the 12 AN/URT-23 (C)V and WRC-1 units up and running. My favorite Port of Call was Palma de Mallorca in Spain. |
Gellner, Greg | MM3 | Nov 23, 1983 – Sep 18, 1989 | 3mmr | hate to see the big john gone she was a good ship love to hear from any one |
Palmeri, Johnny "catapult Kid" | ABE2 | Nov 27, 1983 – Nov 27, 1987 | V-2 | Waist cats. portsmouth yards, work ups. med cruise 86/87 Coons, nelson brown valenzuela johnson lucas nelson,. shooter anderson . griffen. etc wow memories |
Durbin, Chris | IC2 (sw) | Dec 1983 – Oct 1987 | vo and e | made 2 med cruises, had a great time in the navy. |
Rhodes, Charles, Keith | ABH 3 | Dec 11, 1983 – Aug 11, 1986 | V1 | Blue shirted in Fly 1, drove tractors, and yellow shirted in Fly 2. I still live in Arkansas, and have kept in touch with Scott Zeller, i,m looking for Jimmy Hughes. Really had some good times on board Big John, GO USA! |
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