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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 1961 crew members registered for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1981 | 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 – 1997 | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 – 2003 | 2004 – 2006 | 2007 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindemann, Chief | ETC | 1981 – 1997 | RC Mostly | I really miss that guy RUSS Cirelli...the one I assisted in getting on this fine vessel to do resin changeouts! Lotta great people...lotta headaches though. |
| Counihan, Tim | ABE 2 | 1981 – 1984 | V-2 | |
| Young, Dennis | MM3 | 1981 – Sep 1984 | A | Worked in the Catapult Steam shop. Would like to hear from my friends. |
| Carney, Renick (Nick) | AZ3 | 1981 – 1982 | VF-41 Maint. Control | Was onboard during the big crash. What a night. Thanks to all you guys who served and fought for each other that night. Also onboard when the score was U.S. 2, Libya 0. Also onboard when we did the North Atlantic. Lots of fun. |
Albright, James  | LT | 1981 – 1982 | OE | Best tour of sea duty |
| Kelsey, Timothy | MS3 | 1981 – 1984 | S2 | |
| Fanning, David | FTM | 1981 – 1984 | SAM | |
| Brown, Ben C | MM2/MM1(SW) | 1981 – 1983 | A GANG | Worked EA01(steamheat)EA05 AC/R and was TAD to MAA force.We were on a med cruise and also in dry docks in Newportnews Va. To walk under the ship was awesome. My em browntruckingben@yahoo.com On fb also |
| Proper, Pro | AR-3 | 1981 – 1985 | V-3 | Would never do it again but one hell of an experience! Just missed the crash so thank God for that . |
| Anderson, Chris | ABH3 | Jan 1981 – Oct 1985 | v3 | Amazing time |
| McCullough, Robin "MAC" | ABH | Jan 1981 – Feb 1983 | V-3 | |
| Karnbach, Karl | OS1 | Jan 1, 1981 – Aug 16, 1987 | OI | Never though Id Miss the old days ,,,,almost twenty years boy I feel old Miss the Boat and the guys of OI |
| Reese, Charles | CAPT (Ret) | Jan 1, 1981 – Dec 31, 1982 | Medical | treated many shipmates during May 1981 flight deck accident mass casualties. one however stays with me every day. would like to locate/communicate with Petty Officer ____COSTELLO, would really like to hear from him!! |
| Hayes, Jeff | DP3 | Jan 1, 1981 – Apr 1, 1983 | S-7 | |
| Lykens, Steve | QM-2 | Jan 5, 1981 – Aug 18, 1984 | navigation | |
| Cantrell, Bill Aka Bc | E-5 | Jan 6, 1981 – Nov 11, 1984 | VF-41 | To: Rebel, Tommy, Hondo, Pruit, and all you boys. We had some hell of times good and bad. Those that were there you know what I mean. Those of you that were'nt there you would'nt understand any way. I Love you guys. RIP Hank. |
| Lykens, Steve | QM2 | Jan 6, 1981 – Oct 17, 1985 | Navigation | had a great time serving loved working on the bridge and visiting countries |
| Law, Joseph "Injun Joe" | CTT | Jan 15, 1981 – May 10, 1983 | EW | Great experience. Learned how to deal with all types of people. |
| Terpenning, Thomas (Terp) | ABFC (AW) | Jan 18, 1981 – Aug 1984 | V-4 | This was by far the best tour of duty I served anywhere during my 23 years of service. I retired in August 1993 and since have been employed as the operations manager for a Petroleum distribution company based in WI. |
| Carlson, Frank | AQ2 (SW/AW) | Feb 1981 – Jun 1986 | AIMD (VAST) | Wished I stayed the long haul. I never regret my time served. |
| Lenhart, Jeff | AT2 | Feb 1981 – May 1985 | IM3 | APS-120 / 125 E-2C Radar HATS S-3 MA2 Generator Test Stand |
| Jones, John | Ms3 | Feb 1, 1981 – Aug 1, 1983 | S-5 and S-2 | Hello to all-S-5 Wardroom here. |
| Heckerman, Bruce | E3 | Feb 6, 1981 – Jan 31, 1983 | Admin- Print Shop | I worked in the Print Shop and would like to talk to all my ship-mates and other friends I made while there. |
| Elrod, Ron | LTJG | Feb 8, 1981 – Mar 15, 1982 | VF-84 | |
| Hoard, Scott | EM2(SW) | Feb 14, 1981 – Dec 1983 | E-2 | My first ship. My greatest ship. I learned to be a Sailor here. Made some of the best friends I've ever had in my life on this ship. Many great sea stories. Many AMAZING memories. |
| Calloway, Mike | AD1 | Mar 1981 – Sep 1981 | VF-41 | Served in VF-41 during the Libyan incident. One of the most exciting times I've experienced. |
| Newman, Eric | AQ3 | Mar 1981 – Mar 1985 | CVW 8; VA 86; IWT AIMD | Embarked on United States Ship Nimitz (CVN 68), VA 86 participated with the Multi-National PeaceKeeping Force of Beirut, Lebanon |
| Rhodes, Robert | E-3 | Mar 1981 – Sep 1983 | G-1 FLIGHT DECK &HANGER DECK | I WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM THE GUYS I SERVED WITH LIKE GARY COLMAN & LENNY PRUITT |
| Cichowski (Ski), Stanley | AM2 | Mar 1, 1981 – Mar 22, 1984 | VS-24 | HEY GUYS HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE DURING THIS TIME. I SURE DO MISS IT. |
| Brown, James | ABF2 | Mar 1, 1981 – Jul 1, 1983 | V-4 | QA Fuels Supervisor / Educational Petty Officer |
| Gantt, Iben | SN | Mar 17, 1981 – Dec 21, 1981 | Deck | Was TAD from the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Here is a list of memorable events that took place during my tour: *Plane crash off the coast of Florida. *Shooting down of the 2 MIG's from Libya. |
| Cogliano, Stephen | MS 2 | Mar 18, 1981 – May 10, 1985 | S5 | Recently found out about this link. Left the Military and re-signed 3 more times. (Really?) Just want to see how many shipmates are still around. Would like to catch up. -sc |
| Johnson, Charles | E5 AO2 | Mar 25, 1981 – | VF41 | Served with Vf 41 during the fire and the shooting down of those 2 planes. That day VF 41 AO's were the Bomb. All and any Black Aces drop me a line. It would be good to hear from you all. |
| Gee, Jose | E4 | Apr 5, 1981 – | Electric | |
| Campbell, Robert (Mad Dog) | e-5 | Apr 11, 1981 – Mar 15, 1984 | v-1 | this is Mad dog Campbell. I thought i was already signed up but i guess i wasn't. anyway here i am so all of you ABH's get in touch. |
| Damato, Joseph | BM1 | May 1981 – Apr 1983 | 1St Deck | Deck was the division who knew their stuff, especially when a Reserve had to show the regulars how to tow 6 boats for repairs. The BMCS was an excellent leader and knew his stuff. |
| Wolfe, Joe | TMT3 | May 1981 – Jun 1982 | DECK 3RD, AND WEAPONS G2 | TRYING TO FIND THE GUY THAT WAS WORKING with me on an onload detail pier 12,onloading flagg gear aboard, I got a big trunk dropped on me from upper deck, and came to with you asking me if I was ok, 8324065312, NOV?82 |
| Chaney, Albert | SN | May 1981 – Jul 22, 1985 | 1ST | Came on board the Nimitz after leaving the Uss Saratoga and went on two Med cruises, and met some great ship mates some I am still in contact with. |
| Whitesell, David | EM3 | May 1, 1981 – Jun 6, 1983 | E2/Habitability | |
| Whitehead, Rick | BM-3 | May 2, 1981 – Jan 7, 1985 | 2nd Div Deck | Was in 2nd div. deck Boatswains mate 3rd,served with some Great guys and would love to hear from anyone from that time,whether they were from deck,navigation or any others who were aboard during the Crash. |
| Ritchie, Darwin | OS2 | May 5, 1981 – Nov 11, 1985 | OI | It was an honor to serve on the Nimitz, looking for OI Division members to talk to. |
| Wise, William | AO2 | May 15, 1981 – Aug 26, 1984 | G1 | Really learned alot when I was aboard especially from AO2 Wayne E. Hilliard. That ship really made a man out of me. |
| Steinmetz, Chris/stimey | FA | May 15, 1981 – Oct 20, 1983 | repair | I was around pretty intelligent people when I was aboard this great ship. |
| Brents, Rodney | HM2 | Jun 1981 – Nov 1982 | Medical | Best crew I ever served with. |
| Wilmot, Warren | AB3 | Jun 1981 – 1982 | AB | |
| Thompson, Darius | AZ2 | Jun 17, 1981 – Nov 22, 1984 | AIMD IM-1 | Goad. Berube. Labadia. Ranaletto. Dozier.Rick Lewis. Joe Ramos. Its time for a cold one boys. |
| Young, Dennis | MM3 | Jul 1981 – Sep 1984 | A-Gang | Worked in Cat Steam. |
| Mead, Mike | LTJG | Jul 1981 – Jul 1984 | OE | Great Ship, fine crew. My first command as a Limited Duty Officer. Learned a lot from George Morton and George Whitted. Worked with great Chiefs and the Data Systems techs were the best! |
| Meyers, John | Aw2 | Jul 24, 1981 – Jan 18, 1983 | Aswoc | |
| Johnson, Rick | AT2 | Aug 1981 – Aug 1984 | VS-24 | Grew up alot on the Med cruises. Wouldn't swap a day of it for anything |
| Crouse, Corbin | MS3 LATER BACKDATED TO MS2 | Aug 1981 – Mar 1985 | S-5 | Greatest time onboard, Greatest Freinds made while there. Miss being in the Navy, but my stories and experiences led my Daughter to join. She is currently assigned to a squadron aboard Nimitz right now. Hey check out the association page. |
| Stehlik, Terry | AQ | Aug 1981 – Feb 1985 | VF41/IM3/WC630 | AWG9 Radar shop. |
| Swift, David | AT2 | Aug 1981 – May 1983 | AIMD (VAST) VAW-124 | To Butch, Tim, Doc, and all the rest of the VAST gang I sure had a great time working hard and playing hard with you guys. What a great time! I'll never forget it! |
| Russell, John "Gator" | LCDR | Aug 1, 1981 – Oct 4, 1985 | VA-86 | |
| Thompson, Charles | AE3 | Sep 1981 – Oct 1985 | aimd/im3 | made sea trials,ref.training and 2 med cruises. work for duke energy catawba nuclear station since 1986. |
| Jones, Andrew | CVN-68 | Sep 1981 – Jul 1984 | deck | served in div 4 as a deck hand. |
| Jackson, Thomas | A03 | Sep 1981 – Jun 1984 | G2 DIV | HAD A REALLY GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS MADE WHILE ON THE USS NIMITZ. WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOME FRIENDS MADE DURING THAT TIME. RICK SHANNON I AM TRYING TO FIND |
| Segars, John Aka Rebel | AT3 | Oct 1981 – Oct 1984 | VF-41 | BC, Tommy, All you Black Acers ... My life was changed forever by serving with you guys. Been there .. Done that if ya know wha ti mean. RIP "Tank" |
| Murphy, Shaun | sn | Oct 1981 – Jun 1985 | 2nd Division Deck | Hope to hear from you guys |
| Howard, Jimmy | LT | Oct 2, 1981 – Feb 28, 1984 | Supply | Ship's Store, Barber Shop & Laundry |
| Samuelson, Marshall | IC1 | Oct 10, 1981 – Aug 12, 1986 | OE | |
| Rogers, Scott | AMEAN | Nov 1981 – Mar 1983 | VAW-124 | Finest carrier in the fleet |
| Ford, David | ICFN | Nov 1981 – 1982 | Boat and IC Division | Living in Moscow, Russia |
| Harkins, Michael | MM2 | Nov 1981 – Aug 1984 | RM | |
| Carangelo, Paul | Nov 8, 1981 – Jul 4, 1984 | V-4 | ||
| Jackson, Kelvin | E.3 | Nov 11, 1981 – Jun 26, 1982 | Ops | Served as official interpreter on Numerous occasions while in Italy |
| Harmon, Kenneth | LCPL/CPL | Nov 22, 1981 – Jul 21, 1983 | Marine detachment | Hey you damn lost jar heads lets get together! I miss all of my brothers... |
| Stauber, Alan | DP2 | Dec 1, 1981 – May 1984 | S-7 | Hey former S7 DP's! We were a small motley crew but we worked hard & played hard & made some great memories! Contact me if U remember & I'll do the same. To any Nimitz crew: I have lots of 1981-84 pics, contact me.... |
| Berube, George | AZ2 | Dec 10, 1981 – Aug 10, 1984 | AIMD | |
| Kimball, Steve | JO2 | Dec 29, 1981 – May 15, 1985 | X-6 / PAO | Nimitz (BOHICA) holds some of the best memories of my Navy career. |
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