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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). 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 2118 crew members registered for the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Weinreb, David M	HM3	1977 – 1979	Medical (H)	Plankowner
Wise, Anthony / Tony	MM2	1977 – 1980	A	Plankowner Catapults/Steam Heat/Outside repair/CAO
Maslanka, Ronald	MS2	1977 – 1981	Supply	Great people and fantastic places.
Young, Eddie	AW2	1977 – 1979	VS-31 Topcats	Looking for any TOPCAT shipmates. Drop me a line!
Holmberg, Bryan	SH3	1977 – 1978	S-3	I am a plank owner of the IKE. I worked in the Barber shop. I did a no cost transfer to the USS Nimitz thinking it would go to the west coast it did eventually, after my enlistment was over.
Petrella, Nicholas	L/CPL	1977 – 1978	Marine Detatchment	I am a plank owner and joined the ship in Newport News Virgina. It was in precomission. My email address is petnik@zoominternet.net
Phillips, Michael	IC2	1977 – 1980	E2	PLANK OWNER
Dupont, Kevin	L/CPL	1977 – 1978	MARINE DETACHMENT
Bottitta, Vincent ///vinny	IS/STRIKER	1977 – 1979	OZ	Plankowner/ Had like every one good memories that served on IKE Had some bad ones as well but rember all the good friends I had . If we had some email me . Has anyone heard from Woody? IS1, rember New port news and pe
Dunaway, Clifford	ETN2	1977 – 1978
Windsor, Woody	AT2	1977 – Aug 1981	AIMD/IM3 VAST	Great people and Great times, although, I did not know it at the time....
Douthitt II, Omer	PH-1	1977 – Aug 1980	Operations	Plank owner. Enjoyed the tour since it was my last as I retired from the IKE.
Littlefield, Tom	e-2	1977 – 1978	v2
Rowell, Kenny		1977 – 1981	W
Westgerdes, Gary	MS-3	1977 – 1979	S-5
Marking, Don	HT2	1977 – 1981	Repair	Pre-Commisioning and Plank Owner. Also a Shell-Back.
Correll, Paul	EMFN	1977 – 1979	E-2	Plankowner. Had some great times with some great friends in some great places!! Does anyone know how to get in touch with Steve Adamczyk (Chet), Robby Pipta, Crawdaddy Crawford, Bear, Larry Baker or Mooney?
Stafford, Terry	OS2	1977 – 1979	OI	What fun had as Air Intercept Controllers with Senior Chief Phillips. As a plankowner, working out the kinks with the first airwing fighter jocks was a nice challenge and a real kick in the pants. I loved it!
Mallett, Robert	ad 2	1977 – Oct 1979	im 2	plank owner
Zimmerman, David (Bos'N)	BM3	1977 – 1978	FIRST	HELLO FELLOW PLANK OWNERS! I AM CWO4 (RETIRED) DAVE ZIMMERMAN. I AM LOOKING FOR ALL OLD BUDS FROM 1ST. DIV. OR ANYONE IN DECK. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS VERY SOON.
Clausen, Jim	EM1	1977 – 1981	E2	Good memories great friends. A&O shop, Mid Ships General Service, Flight Deck Lighting.
McCusker, Thomas	Cpl	1977 – 1979	Marine Detachment	Part of the first crew on IKE great memeries, still in contact with some old friends. Like to here from more.
Shaffer, Michael	EMFN	1977 – 1981	E2	Plank owner - If we only knew then what we know now!? Really had some of the best times of my life. Still in contact with Rickie Messer, but looking for Victor Petty, Pete Bramble, Michael "Mad Dog" Fowler and other...
Dimeo, William	abf3	1977 – 1980	v-4	was assigned to this and loved it worked at bottom of ship in pump room in one of the four filter rooms and on the flightdeck fueling aircraft last job was easiest checker getting fuel left from pilots via hand signals
Glass, Lewis	GMT3	1977 – 1981	W	I went to night school on the gi bill now I can work in the dark PLANKOWNER
Woolery, Andrew	MS3 E-4	1977 – 1979	S4	Plank owner
Campbell, Rick	sa	1977 – 1978	supply
Frevele, Gene	E-4 EW3	1977 – Dec 31, 1981	OI	Went from E-4 to E-6 on her she was my first ship Plank Owner, shelback, blue nose
Havemann, Leonard (Tony)	LCDR	1977 – 1979	ESO and Personnel Officer	Plank owner through first deployment
Timmons, Lee	SH	1977 – 1978	Supply	Spent 1 year in enlisted Barbershop. Long hours and a lot of drills at sea Plank owner
Simpson, David	EMFN	1977 – 1980	E2	AO Shop/Cat Elect/Flight deck lighting. Heck of an experience, should've stayed in.
Schreckengast, Schreck	E6	1977 – 1982	E-1	Started in Nuclear, stayed in Nuclear, retired in Nuclear.
Distefano, Vincent	SK3	1977 – 1979	G3	Plank Owner
Peterson, Robert (Pete)	ABF3	1977 – 1981	V-4	I have only fond memories of the IKE. I do miss those days.
Barlas, Robert	ASM 3	1977 – Aug 15, 1981	AIMD IM4	V2 div first 2 yrs. ground support 2nd half..Say hello to Bruce Victor' Stokes, Porter, Virgil. Had a blast on cruises.Mostly the places that were restricted.lol.Enjoying life now.Cars n trucks still my passiom. PAR TAY
Rutan, Terry	e-1	1977 – 1978	Operations	Served in pre com, at Carter Hall and plankowner on "Ike" from1977-1978 in Operations
Cormier, Peter	Cpl	1977 –	Marine Detachment	1st Marine Detachment. Did that Sgt. in admin take a shower yet?
Harris, Mike	ET3/2	1977 – Oct 1980	OE	I enjoyed my time as 'Mike on Ike', as a radio ET, Jewish Lay Leader and Special Events 'Bugler'.
Weiss, Rick	LI2	1977 – 1980	X1	Just found a bunch of paraphernalia from the ike commissioning and Ike plank owner lighter ,cup from the commissioning party napkins
Bath, Mike	ET1	1977 – Apr 1980	OE	Looking for members of OE04 department OE Division 1977 - 1980
MacLean, Douglas	Qm/seman	1977 – 1979	Navigation	My time on Ike was one of the best time of my life
Morton, Kenneth	SN	1977 – Apr 20, 1981	G-2 weapons
Harding, William	AO1	1977 – 1979	G-2 Weapons	AO1 William F. (Bill) Harding passed away on 6 February, 2008. I am his son posting for the purpose of honoring his service and to connect with any if his shipmates. Contact tjnharding@sbcglobal.net. Thank you! View 'back then' Photo
Knox, James Michael	MM1	1977 – 1982	M
Trees, Jon	AA/ABF	1977 – 1979	V4
Lindahl, Mark	MM1	1977 – 1981	RM
Pierce, Cary (Tim)	GMT3	1977 – 1980	W	Retired in 2001 as Surface Ordnance Officer, CWO and LDO Lieutenant.
Welsh, Charles J.	EM3	Jan 1977 – May 1980	E-2	Plank Owner. Married and relocated to Massachusetts.
Pizzo, Steve	DS2	Jan 1977 – Sep 1980	OE	Plankowner, Shakedown Cruise, Med, IO Cruise shellback '80
Kibble, Edward	ABF	Jan 1977 – Jan 1980	V4	had some great times,worked our asses off.
Baker, Joe	AW2	Jan 1977 – 1981	VS 31 Aircrew	TOPCATS!!! Looking for the gang - Eddie Young the Axe murderer, Steve Whittaker, etc. Would love to hear from you all! You can call - 479-502-2137 or email me at joeabaker@cox.net.
Mazza, Vincent		Jan 1977 – Sep 8, 1980	V_1
Watkins, Danny	HT2	Jan 1977 – Jun 1979	REPAIR	Plankowner, seatrials, first Med Cruise. Today working in the steel industry as a boiler engineer.
Sapp, Denny	LCDR	Jan 1977 – May 31, 1978	V2	Plank Owner and it was my most fulfilling assignment of 23 years Naval service. Loved working with you AB's.
Hyatt, Edward	ABH1	Jan 1977 – Oct 1979	V-1	I worked the flight deck. First with the tractors, then as Fly-2 POTUS.
Dolan, James	OS3	Jan 1977 – 1980	OI
Frechette, Gary (French)	ABH4	Jan 1977 – Sep 1980	V3	Met some of the best people there are. Still friends with a lot of them. Had a great experience. Plank Owner.
Berry, William	ABHC RETIRED	Jan 1, 1977 – Dec 31, 1980	V3/LPO	PLANKOWNER,SHELLBACK 1980 I.0. CRUISE
Baxter, Randal	mm2	Jan 1, 1977 – May 5, 1980	auxillary divisin ( "A"-GANG )
Rios, Raymond	Sh2	Jan 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1980	S3	Plankowner.
Hollingsworth, Robert (Holley)	ET1	Jan 8, 1977 – Jan 6, 1981	OE	Plank Owner
Watson, Ken	SN	Jan 10, 1977 – Nov 11, 1979	S-3 S-2
Burton, Richard	EM-2	Jan 10, 1977 – Apr 11, 1980	E-2	Proud Plankowner,Good people, good times
Hannigan, Danny	ENFN	Jan 13, 1977 – Dec 29, 1979	E2 Division	I wish I could do it all again. I was young and dumb. But made some friends I will never forget. Saw the world. Loved it. One of the very few who can say they landed on a Aircraft Carrier in the COD.
Yeo, Savior (Joe)	AO2	Jan 22, 1977 – Dec 23, 1981	G-2/Ordnance Control
Wood, Barry / Woody	YN3	Feb 1977 – Sep 1979	Weapons Admin / W	Plankowner. Had a great time when aboard IKE. Hope to hear from some of my old shipmates.
Gamboni, Evo	DS2	Feb 1977 – Mar 1981	OE
Gundaker, Byron	AO3	Feb 1977 – May 1980	G-3	worked with AO1 Walters, Richard
Lipperman, Michael/lip	E5	Feb 1977 – Aug 1980	S-4	SERVING ON IKE, ESPECIALLY AS A PLANKOWNER, WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE
Holsinger, George	AO2	Feb 1977 – Aug 1980	G-2	Plank Owner. Loved being on the IKE and all the worldly experiences received. Would love to hear from other G-2 members. I still live in Colorado.
Chenard, Joseph	EM2	Feb 1977 – Aug 1980	E2 Division	Fun times..... for the most part :) General electrical shop as well as the Aircraft Electrical shop. Stop and think about the "old girl" now and then. Looking to get a tour of her soon.
Coleman, Daniel	boatsmates 2 class E5 plankowner	Feb 1, 1977 – Feb 1, 1981	deck dept 4th div	we had a great crew i worked in deck dept 4 div iworked on liberty boats lifeboats , i left navy after 10 years went to work for state running tug boats , ran a fishing bussiness for 25 years retired now
McPheron, Skip	IS2	Feb 1, 1977 – Jan 1, 1978	OZ	I left right after the GTMO workups
Booker, Mike	YN3	Feb 2, 1977 – Mar 10, 1979	X-5	Hello fellow plank owners...whew!!! Changed rates, became an AC, retired in 1985. Work now for the FAA. Those were the best days of my life!!!
Gingras, Hugh	ATC	Feb 10, 1977 – May 1, 1980	IM3 Shop 610/611	Glad to have served. Would like to go out one more time with my two sons.
Johnson, Ramu	SKSN	Feb 11, 1977 – Dec 29, 1978	s-1	plankowner looking for infor on mm1 polk
Brown, Anthony	MM3	Feb 14, 1977 – Oct 26, 1980	A/Gang	I remember the good times working with the guys in AC/R and the catapult steam shop. Miss you guys. I miss all of the guys in A-Gang & V-2 Div (Green shrts). Check me out on Facebook. My Facebook name is Anthony Brown Sr
Moncravie, Micheal Skinnymon	AO3	Feb 15, 1977 – Apr 15, 1980	G-2	PLANKOWNER : Enjoyed the best part of my life by being station on the IKE. Meet alot of good friends. Spent some time in places only people dream about. Very good experience. .
Budow, Mark	OS1	Feb 15, 1977 – Aug 20, 1980	OI	Was my first command, and probably the most beneficial to my career. I learned my way around the Navy here and have many fond memories of my tour aboard the "IKE"!
Guttke, Robert	SKSN	Feb 15, 1977 – Nov 17, 1979	S1	Plank Owner
Bryant, Larry	EM2	Feb 21, 1977 – Jun 1980	E2	Plankowner.. The time will always be remembered
Batchelor, William	EN2	Feb 23, 1977 – Sep 19, 1979	Agang
Batchelor, William	EN2	Feb 23, 1977 – Sep 19, 1979	Agang
Batchelor, William	EN2	Feb 23, 1977 – Sep 19, 1979	A
Neudorfer, John	ABE2	Feb 28, 1977 – Feb 27, 1981	V-2	HI, I am aprecomm plankowner on CVN69, I served my intirer tour on her.. Would like to hear from some old shipmates. Thanks John
Gautier, Kevin A.	EM2	Mar 1977 – Jun 1980	E-2	Plankowner
Westgerdes, Gary	MS3	Mar 1977 – Nov 1979	S5	Plank Owner. I enjoyed my stay aboard IKE. Had alot of good times and met alot of good friends. The ocean was awesome and the cruises were great. One of the many highlights of my life. I'll never forget it or regret it. Go IKE.
Petrovich, Tony	GMC/SW RET	Mar 1977 – Apr 1980	G-2	IKE was a good ship. I still see her today in live in virginia
Spencer, James	MS3	Mar 1977 – Sep 1980	S-2	Plank Owner, Aft Galley, Forward Galley, Night Cook, Wardroom. Retired in 1997. Newport News was great. My best friend was Ray Martin.
Albright, John Darryl	gmg2	Mar 1977 – Jun 1980	SAM/WPNS	PLANKOWNER looking for fellow shipmates
Stillwell, Randy	IC2	Mar 1977 – Jul 1980	E2	Plank owner, Gyro Shop, Alarms & Warnings Shop, and Supervisor for MC Shop. Pre-com, shake down cruise, commissioning, GITMO, 1st Med cruise, Shellback and IO. Got out, re-enlisted <3mo later. Retired Oct 1996.
Malboeuf, Scott (Buff)	OS2	Mar 1977 – Aug 1980	OI	Plankowner great friends good times
Farley, Darryl	SM-1 E4	Mar 1977 – Dec 1980	Communications	Plank Owner / Darryl Farley served on the IKE. I opened this for him. I an very proud of his service time. Eventually I will help him with his email.
Bowman, Michael	MS3	Mar 1977 – Sep 1980	S2	Plankowner
Holladay, Kenneth	Sn	Mar 1977 – Mar 1980	BWT, then deck 3rd div	Plank owner, great times back then, with great shipmates.
Conley, Charles / Bob	ABE-1	Mar 3, 1977 – Dec 26, 1979	V-2	Plank Owner, cat capt #2 cat(catapult was always broke down), mess decks MAA. I enjoyed my time onboard the IKE, but I enjoyed my time onboard the Kennedy CV-67 more. Got out after 10 years, work for NASA now. Will retire in 2 years.
Hinojos, Oscar	ABH2	Mar 15, 1977 – Dec 22, 1980	V-1	Spent all my time in V-1 Division. Worked Fly-1 all three years, becoming FLY-1 P.O. my last 2 yrs. "Bad Bob" Barnett was my assistant eventually and we kicked butt and took no names.........Best time of my life!!!!!!!!!!!
Fries, Raymond	RM2	Mar 15, 1977 – Jul 10, 1980	Communications	Good bunch of guys in Comm Center. Lost touch with everyone. There are a few I would love to talk to 26 years later
Yochem, Richard	EM3	Mar 15, 1977 – Jan 20, 1981	E-2	PreComm. Plankowner Shellback Steel Beach Picnic Midship Electrical Shop. Good times Bahamas Nassau Italy Greece Isreal Singapore. Friends: Dennis Nimmer (deceased) & Dana Normandin became life long friends.
Hinojos, Oscar	ABH2	Mar 17, 1977 – Dec 20, 1980	V1 / FLY 1 PO	No regrets, would do it again!! Living in Midland, Texas. GO COWBOYS! ...for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son. For whosoever believes in Him will have everalsting life....... John 3:16
Clark, Richard Allen	ABHAN	Mar 17, 1977 – Apr 7, 1981	V-1	PLankowner 3yrs 7mo. sea-duty Blue Shirt Tractor Driver Shellback
Schmole, Peter	CPL	Mar 20, 1977 – Jun 20, 1979	Marine Detachment	I was one of the first group of 18 Marines to be assigned to the "IKE". Spent a fair amount of time at the Dry Dock on Main Street in Newport News. 1st Sergeant Baron was a great guy.
Barron, Robert	1STSGT	Mar 22, 1977 – Jun 26, 1978	MarDet	I was the first 1stSgt of Marines.
Pendergras, Kirk	ABH	Mar 24, 1977 – Apr 7, 1980	V-1	PLANKOWNER!! It was by far the best time of my life. I wish I could go back for one last cruise. V-1 DIVISION KICKS ASS AND TAKES NAMES LATER!! email me at kpend21@msn.com
Traver, George	smsn/E-3	Mar 31, 1977 – Sep 1, 1980	cs	i am an original "plankowner"
Sutton, Ronald	E3	Apr 1977 – Apr 1979	G 3	Plankowner
Kirk, Robert	YN3	Apr 1977 –		Captains office ..Yoeman Pre-comm under Captain Ramsey.Plank Owner!! ah..
Mitchell, Robert	E-3	Apr 1977 – Jun 1980	flight deck crew	evelovator operator, blue shirt for fly 2 was on the ship when it was still being built and for sea trials and commissioning.
Young, David	LI3	Apr 1977 – Mar 1980	X-1	I had a great time on the Ike.Made some good friends. My thanks to Capt. Ramsey, except for the brig time.
Gerster, John	AE3	Apr 1977 – Aug 1980	AIMD
Flanders, Norman "stormin Norman"	MSSN	Apr 1977 – Dec 1978	S-5	Second ship as a Plank Owner: IKE & USS Preble DDG46. Enjoyed serving on IKE during her maiden years and while in the Newport News Ship Yard. Now that was the life. Have great memories & made many friends. Good luck to all who board IKE
Sebastian, Mark / Seabat	ABF2	Apr 1977 – Jan 13, 1981	V-4	great times on the ike. hello to all my shipmates & fellow plankowners. like to hear from some of you guys.
Bebbino, John	os2	Apr 1977 – Aug 1980	oi	plank owner
Doe, Rick	AQ1	Apr 1977 – Oct 10, 1980	AIMD IM3	Pre-comm, Plankowner, Shellback, sea trials, work-ups, Carribian, Bahamahs, Fort Lauderdale, 79 Med & 80 IO cruise. Currently back in Vermont working for USPS as a city carrier. Had a wonderful time on IKE.
Vercelli, John	SR-YN3	Apr 1977 – Jan 31, 1981	OZ	Lots of great memories and the good friends during my first tour on IKE as a Plankowner!
Nickel, Art	AO-1	Apr 1977 – Feb 1981	G-1 / AIMD Ordanace	Plankowner. Qualified the Flight Deck Ordnance Shop then quit flight deck and was transgerred to AIMD Ordnance Shop.
Fuchs, Larry	AO2	Apr 1977 – Jan 1981	Weapons G-2,AWMCS,G-3	My time on the Ike and in the Navy was one of the greatest times of my life. All the men and the friendships that I formed during my enlistment was memorable and the places that I saw and visited will always be with me.
Steffen, Dave	ET2	Apr 1, 1977 – Aug 19, 1981	OE	Lots of memories and good friends made
Modlin, Charles	E7 retired	Apr 1, 1977 – Apr 21, 1980	OE	If you remember RMS you are one of us. OER I saw your comment Mike remember FTs are ETs with common sense!
Francis, Bill	EM3	Apr 3, 1977 – Jan 26, 1981	engeneering	Made some good friends,
Lanzara, James	Bm2	Apr 4, 1977 – Apr 24, 1981	Deck Dept.	Plankowner
Lanzara, Jim	Bm2	Apr 4, 1977 – Apr 24, 1981	Deck Dept.	Plank owner
Hunter, Walt	AG2	Apr 7, 1977 – Apr 7, 1981	OA DIVISION	Lots of great memories aboard the IKE! Never forget pre-com sea trials, med cruise, shell back initiation, and IO. First ship to get 2 beers served at sea since WW2! I think the Chiefs had a few extra.
Maddox, Dewyan [ Mad Dog ]	ABH	Apr 7, 1977 – Apr 7, 1980	V-1 Division Air Department	I'll never forget the size the "IKE" was when I first saw her. Plank Owner: shout out to "termite" Richard A. Clark K Oscar Hinojos Bob (bad bob) Barnet Oscar & Bob best Flight Deck Directors Ever!V-1 Fly Hole1 & Kelly
Verneuille, Dan	AO2	Apr 8, 1977 – Aug 17, 1980	G2	I served on the IKE from pre-com. to Aug.1980 and left the Ike in the Persion Gulf Aug of 80 during the hostage crisis in Iran,anyone from G2 or weapons div on this web site?
Horn, John	HM2	Apr 10, 1977 – Jun 8, 1979	Medical (H)	Plankowner best duty I had in the Navy, Great ship great CO and great divison
Maggart, Jesse ( Merle )	OS3	Apr 11, 1977 – Jul 14, 1980	OA ( CIC) OPS Dept.
Johnson, Steven	ABH3	Apr 12, 1977 – Jul 15, 1980	V3	Dolly driver elevator operator yellow shirt. Plank owner commissioning crew, shellback. "For a nominal fee"
MacHtig, Jeffrey (Maytag)	ABH1	Apr 14, 1977 – Jun 10, 1979	V1	PLANKOWNER:I?d like to thank my CO for all his help. Great memories learned about life and growing up. I?m married 23 years, 3 girls I?m an inventor with 12+ issued US patents. Check out PTO website http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html) Search under
Justice, Mark	SH3	Apr 15, 1977 – Aug 1, 1979	S-3	PreComm Unit, Mess Decking, All Night Laundry, Ice Cream Bar, GITMO, St. Thomas, '79 Spring Break in Ft. Lauderdale (wow) & President Carter on the hanger bay. Sounds like fun to me now. Looking forward to Oct 07 Reunion. See you then!
Veitch, Doug	ABH	Apr 17, 1977 – Sep 10, 1979	V-1	Was a Yellowshirt in FLY 3.Had some of the best time of my life working on the flight deck!!!Plank owner too!!
Maddex, Craig	BM3	Apr 19, 1977 – Apr 20, 1980	4TH DIVISION DECK DEPARTMENT	SERVED IN FOURTH DIVISION, OPERATED SHIPS LIBERTY BOATS, WAS COXSWAIN OF THE CAPTAINS GIG AND STARBOARD READY LIFE BOAT, WORKED ON STATION 21, AFT FUELING STATION, SHE S A GREAT SHIP, WITH GREAT PEOPLE,GLAD I WAS ON HER
Shufelt, Frank	AX2	Apr 23, 1977 – Jul 15, 1980	AIMD IM3	Pre comm, comm, sea trials, gitmo, fist med cruise. Some of the most fun I ever had. Plankowner
Steffen, David	ET2	Apr 25, 1977 – Aug 20, 1981	OE	Plank owner IFF technician and Radar
Pearson, Steve	EM2	May 1977 – Jun 1980	E2	Plankowner; if only I knew I had it made then
Reid, Billy	ABH3	May 1977 – Jul 13, 1979	V-1	Plankowner. Shake down cruise Great times traveling the MED, Caribbean, Gitmo. Played Soccer. Glad to have served my country aboard IKE.
Doe, Ricky	AQ1	May 1977 – Oct 10, 1980	AIMD IM-3	Plankowner, made Med 1979 and Indian Ocean 1980 (Iranian Hostage Crisis)Worked in W/C620 Shop 1. Currently a dairy farmer in Vermont.
Schroeder, George	ABH	May 1977 – Jan 1980	V-1 Crash Crew	Plank owner.Like others have remarked,"What a ride". I meet some on the greatest people.I too would love to take one more cruise.Loved the rush of the flight deck.I am a career Fire Fighter/paramedic.Lets have a reunion.f1retruck9@bellsouth.net
Allen, P.a. "al"	LI2	May 1977 – Feb 1981	X-1 PRINT SHOP	SOME OF THE BEST AND WORST 4 YEARS OF MY LIFE
Allen, P.a. "al"	LI2	May 1977 – Feb 1988	x-1
Newsome, David	ABH2	May 1977 – Jan 1981	V1	Think about all the hard work and good times we had,Back at sea with the merchant marines 5 years will be a licensed officer at the end of 2010,talked to the CO of the Eisenhower on VHF radio in passing in Dubai 3/2010
Buskirk, Steven	OS1	May 1977 – Oct 4, 1979	OI	Plankowner / Was a great start to my time in the Navy. I was happy to celebrate at the 25 year Gala in 2002. I remember Mark Budow, Rick Masa, OSC Phiilips, OC Spencer, Minter, Gastin and many others. Med cruise 79.
Covaleski, Steven	CPL.	May 1, 1977 – May 1, 1979	MARDET	xo's orderly. long hours in officers country.
Marenger, Rick	ABE AN	May 1, 1977 – Nov 1, 1978	V2	Plank Owner, worked the waste cats (#3) below and above decks. Played hard and worked hard.
Clavin, Tom	Seaman	May 1, 1977 – Nov 6, 1978	Signal bridge
Curtis, Don	ISSN	May 1, 1977 – Nov 11, 1977	INTELLIGENCE	Wanted to say hello to all my fellow shipmates who were plank owners and went thru Lowry Airforce and NIPSTRAFAC in Key West intelligence training schools then served on IKE.
Morgan III, Ken	L/CPL	May 1, 1977 – Jun 1, 1979	Marine Corps Detachment	Great Experience Many friends. Lots of good time. Looking for others. Great Med Cruise. Virgin Island was best. Email---kmorganiii@aol.com Plank Owner
Chipman, Tim	FTM 2	May 5, 1977 – May 15, 1980	SAM	Had some good time and would like to find some of the guy I was on board wtih. tim@timthetestman.com
Clark, Barry	AC2	May 8, 1977 – Aug 1980	Catcc	Didn't know at the time but was the 4 most educational years in my life. Was able to travel around the world and meet a lot of good people. Put on a path that helped me rest of my life
Deroy, Scott	ABF	May 9, 1977 –	V-4	Looking for plank owner "grapes" or other V division people
Kelly, Charles	ABHAN	May 11, 1977 – Jan 18, 1981	V-1 div	just looking for old friends
Garchow, Robert	E-2 MM	May 14, 1977 – Jul 26, 1978	Firemans	I would like some of my old friends to contact me. i was a plank owner. i work in the engine room. My email is robertgarchow@yahoo.com
Williams Jr, John	SEAMAN	May 18, 1977 – Feb 28, 1980	1ST/3RD/5TH	I CAME ABOARD THE IKE WILL IT MWAS IN NEWPORTNEWS SHIPYARD. I AM A PLANKOWNER. I STILL HAVE MY PLACK/CERTIFICATE
Calvert, Don	FTMSN	May 28, 1977 – Jun 1, 1980	SAM	PLANKOWNER LOOKING FOR SAM DIV SHIPMATES
Carver, Paul	ph2	May 30, 1977 – Jan 27, 1981	ops	Just thinking about my time on board the IKE. What a great time and adventure doing what guys do best and making everything a challenge to better ourselves. Didn;t notice any PH's from my era registered!?
Hanley, Arthur	AT1	Jun 1977 – Jan 1980	AIMD-IM4	Plankowner. Cal Lab. Grateful to have served my Country aboard the finest carrier in the fleet. Loads of memories but will never forget ATC Brigham, one of the finest men to ever have served aboard "IKE".
Narkie, R.j.	AO2	Jun 1977 – Mar 1981	G1 Flight Deck Ordnance	Plank Owner
Grady, Rodger (Rag)	ET2/ET1	Jun 1977 – Dec 1980	OE	Plankowner. Was great to serve aboard a great ship. All of us old timers remember the six pack cruise! Wouldn't wish that again on anybody! Was glad when it was over! Great experience anyway.
Harrell, Billy Jack Harrell	BM-2	Jun 1977 – Jun 1979	1ST AND MESS DECK MASTER AT ARMS	PLANK OWNER AND PETTY OFFICER OF THE QUARTER, WHAT AN HONOR FOR THIS OLE JOHNSON CITY TN BOY. SURE HAVE THOUGHT ALOT ABOUT YOU WONDERFUL FOLKS. IVE BEEN WORKING AT THE VETERANS ADMIN IN JOHNSON CITY ALL THESE YEARS, ID RATHER DO IT AGAIN ON THE IKE.
Hannam, Cliff	E5	Jun 1977 – May 1980	V4	PLANKOWNER
Irby, Victor	ABE-2	Jun 1977 – Mar 1981	V-2	Doesn't seem like that long ago. Worked on arresting gear.
Farmer, Michael/mike	ABH AN	Jun 1977 – Aug 1978	V-1	Plank owner I ran the aircraft elevater's and had the time of my life.Wish I could do it all over again.Met some of the Navy's finest and had a hell of a time.
Parker, Todd	AC2	Jun 1977 – Aug 1979	OC	There is nothing more exciting than Case 3 night recoveries! The commisioning party at the Hampton Collesium ROCKED!!!! Wish I could remember the drive home :-(
Burgess, Robert	GMGSN	Jun 1977 – Apr 16, 1980	G-2 Weapons	Plankowner. Met a lot of good people on the IKE. Would like to hear from anyone in the weapons dept.I have found Kevin Hanger, Fred Ureita, Lance Mcfarland,Cheif Gnass,and now Rick Godfrey.
Cowitt, Scott	DP3	Jun 1977 – Nov 1980	S-7	Plankowner. Had a great time on the IKE.
Brokes, Bill	E4	Jun 1977 – Dec 1979	A	Was in EA08
Rick, Ellis	ABE2	Jun 1977 – Mar 30, 1981	V2	PLANK OWNER, PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ABOARD THE IKE. LOOKING BACK SURE BRINGS BACK A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. NOW I'M A PROUD GRANDPA OF 15 GRAND KIDS.
Fenton, Fred	E6	Jun 1977 – Jun 1980	IM-1	Great ship. A team effort with all hands participating. I really treasure the Plankowner designation.
Curtis, Don	ISSN	Jun 1977 – Nov 1978	Naval Intelligence (IS)	Member Commissioning Crew77/10/18 AITS Lowry AFB NIPSTRAFAC Key West. Member SNOOPIE team on IKE. Winning Navy Basketball Team,LAFB, & Winning Softball Team NAS Key West Enlisted 1976 Sept. Honorable Discharge 1982 Nov.
Lausen, John	Abf3	Jun 1977 – Apr 1981	v-4	Interesting time and met some good people
Smathers, Wayne (Sam)	ABHAN	Jun 1, 1977 – Mar 21, 1981	V-1	Best Damed Crash and Salvage Crewman in the History of IKE had a blast miss C&S and all the gang. Married a damn yankee have 4 kids and now im disabled. Schroder Miller Reid Maytag give me a yell oh yea im still a REDNECK MOUNTAIN MAN
Grathwohl, John / Dave	SH3/DM3	Jun 1, 1977 – Dec 31, 1980	S-3 / OZ	Reported aboard the PRECOM UNIT...did all the Sea trials, GITMO, first Med Cruise and the IO Cruise of 1980
Rivas, Roberto/rivyj	ABH3	Jun 1, 1977 – Mar 30, 1980	V3	I had ageat time. If I could I would go again high to all my maits
Maggard, Earl	RMCS	Jun 1, 1977 – Oct 15, 1980	COM	IKE celebrating first reunion, June 19 - 22 in Branson, Missouri. Let's bring all of the COM crew together. Even if you can't make the reunion, share info: bio aboard IKE and subsequent military/civilian years. IKE photo & current.
Maggard, Earl	RMCS	Jun 1, 1977 – Dec 2030	COMM	Trying to locate IKE Communications Department from 1975 to present. CVN 69 reunion June 19 - 22, 2008 in Branson, Missouri. Check in at La Quinta Inn, Music City Centre. Contact Peter Wintworth at: Peter@CVN69. Web at : www.cvn69.com
Bay, Dan	EM3	Jun 1, 1977 – Jan 21, 1981	E2	Im a Plank Owner and a Shellback. Proudly served on IKE. Saw the world with the best group of guys I know. I would love to go back some day and visit!
Megill, Daniel	AN	Jun 5, 1977 – Feb 4, 1981	v812 a7e
Furlong, David	ABH1(AW/SW) retired	Jun 6, 1977 – Feb 16, 1980	V-3
Wilson, Harry O	HMC	Jun 7, 1977 – Aug 10, 1979	H	PLANKOWER-MEDICAL SUPPLY CHIEF-RETIRED AFTER FIRST MED CRUISE
Poore, Rick	ABH2	Jun 8, 1977 – Mar 24, 1980	V-3 Air	Hey I was the YN for the division. Lets talk guys
Curtis, Sonny	EM3	Jun 10, 1977 – Aug 10, 1980	E2	Plankowner. Ike Jazz Band. I think of the guys from E2 division all the time. Wish I'd stayed in!
Gross, Larry	BM2	Jun 12, 1977 – Feb 21, 1981	1st Deck	Good times with great people.Worked as a firefigter for 24 years in Newport Kentucky I was bong off as a plankowner Working as a Firefighter in Independence Ky at the present.
Montoya, Edgardo A	SN	Jun 14, 1977 – Oct 23, 1978	1st Division Deck Department Plankowner	Report aboard to First Division deck department. My first duty station. (Plankowner 18Oct77) Work as Yeoman and I strike for Hospital Corpsman. This where my career took off, I stayed in for 20 years.
Bartolomei, Bob (Bart)	AMS2	Jun 15, 1977 – Mar 3, 1981	V3 / V1 Crash Crew / AIMD IM2	Worked V3, Tractors, transferred in Jan. 78 to V1 Crash Crew. Made AMS3 & transferred in Nov. 79 to AIMD, IM2 NDI Lab, Tire shop PO, Sheet Metal Shop QA inspector, left as AMS2
Grill, James	CORPORAL E-4	Jun 19, 1977 – Sep 26, 1999	MARINE DETACHMENT	PLANKOWNER
Massey, Waymon H. (Sonny)	E-3/ ABH	Jun 19, 1977 – Jun 14, 1979	V-1	I work on the flight deck as a elevator operator, Blue shirt, and a tractor driver
Mikula, Phil	EM2	Jun 20, 1977 – Jan 17, 1979	E2	Plankowner. Had lots of. Would like to hear from other E2 Div crewmembers
Law, Lawrence (Lawman)	E-1	Jun 20, 1977 – Mar 19, 1981	V-2	Plank Owner, Served 2 tours on the IKE. 1977-1981 1984-1988.Catapults, Lots of long hours of flight ops, GQ drills, carrier Quals, maintenance, Med cruise, Indian Ocean and Carribean. Loved every bit of it. I Like IKE
Garrow, Tom	E-3	Jul 1977 – Apr 1980	CS	Plankowner, I had a great time, seen many places, met alot of friends. Left behind alot of friends, but have kept alot of memories.
Quicksell, Thomas / Tom	SMSN	Jul 1977 – Mar 1981	CS	PLANKOWNER! Had made friends with a lot of people in the danger zone. Even had a friend of mine that I grew up with show up on board. Miss IKE and my fellow crewmembers.
Miller, Jerry	CTO3	Jul 1977 – Jun 1979	OS	Plankowner - From Newport News to the Med Crusie - some of the best times
Garrow, Thomas	sm3	Jul 1977 – Apr 1980	CS / Communications/Signalman	Plank Owner. I had a great time on the IKE. Aquired a lot of friends in those years. I got to visit a lot of ports. Joining the Navy was a good experience for me Thomas.garrow@yahoo.com
Dorobiala, Mike	EM3	Jul 1, 1977 – Jul 1980	E-2	Plank Owner
Havemann, Leonard (Tony)	LCDR	Jul 1, 1977 – May 23, 1979	Training and Admin X-2	Plankowner. Served as both Educational Services Officer and Personnel Officer
Munro, James	E3	Jul 1, 1977 – Aug 31, 1978	A	Plank owner and Crazy mother Fker /Had good memories that served on IKE Had some bad ones also, I remember all the good friends I had . I went aboard in New port news right after Ike School, I went to Orlando Boot camp View 'back then' Photo
Denton, Robert (Bobbyd)	YN3	Jul 1, 1977 – Feb 21, 1980	Administration	PLANK OWNER - Arrived July 1977 - Pre-Com Unit Carter Hall. Started in 3rd Div.(Deck) Part of the Bridge Watch Team. Moved to the Captains Office and Admin office as a YN3. Made the 79 Med Cruise. Left Feb 1980.
Parnell, Larry		Jul 4, 1977 – May 22, 1981	S3
Clarke, Clovis	ET1	Jul 7, 1977 – Jul 21, 1979	OE	Plankowner Airtraffic control radar repair
Metcalfe, Steve	AA	Jul 10, 1977 – Mar 18, 1981	S-6	Seems like yesterday. 'WE LIKE IKE', Sea Trials, Work-ups, Med Cruise 79, I.O. Cruise 80. Retired July 2000. E-mail: shmetcalfe@hotmail.com
Sharff, William	SN	Jul 15, 1977 – Apr 5, 1980	S-3	I am a plankowner from S-3 Div looking for other SH plankowners. I am putting a reunion together in VA. Beach. 10/19/07-10/21/07. anyone interested can reach me at 563-588-0999 or billjyc5@aim.com. I have over 25 of our shipmates signed up.
Godfrey, Rick	AOAN	Jul 18, 1977 – Mar 27, 1981	G-2 G-3	Plank owner. Had a great time! remember the good and the bad times. It would be nice to here from the old gang. rickgodfrey@comcast.net
Hall, Marty	MM2	Jul 22, 1977 – Jan 18, 1981	A
Bolin, Lee	SN	Jul 27, 1977 –	X-3
Surface, Ed	IS2	Jul 30, 1977 – Jan 17, 1981	OZ	Plankowner. I actually loved the Navy, but I also wanted a family and I saw alot of dear john letters on the IO cruise. I would really like to hear from anyone that served on Ike. I had some really good times and a few not so good.
Putnam, Donald	AW3	Jul 30, 1977 – Aug 1, 1977	HS-74	Plank owner, Search and rescue swimmer for 1st builder's sea trials. First meal was steak and lobster!
Lenn, Robert	HM3	Aug 1977 – Mar 1981		Plankowner
Mooneyham, Gary	OS2	Aug 1977 – Jan 1979	OI	Plankowner - Alot of years have past since we first stepped onboard her but the memories will last forever. It was a privilege and honor to be part of the first crew aboard the USS Dwight D.Eisenhower. Remember our slogan,"WE LIKE IKE".
Saft, John	ET3	Aug 1977 – Dec 1980	OE	Had alot of fun.Wish I would have stayed in & retired.Where did everybody go?Nosal,Castro,Steffan,Willy,Boyd,Modlin,Mel,Tamasco
Arahood, Don	EM3, EM2, MA2, MA1	Aug 1977 – May 1983	x-3	Plank owner. Of all my commands, IKE was by far my favorite.
Stanley, John	AT1	Aug 1, 1977 – Sep 1, 1980	AIMD - IM4	Plankowner- Worked in the cal lab. GITMO, Med Cruise, and GONZO Station, crazy times never forgotten.
Morgan, Robert /bob	ET3	Aug 1, 1977 – Nov 23, 1980		PLANKOWNER-- I worked S.I.N.S. and RADAR Maintenance (RMS). A great crew and a super ship! I have fond memories of some good times and good liberty. Where are you Rick Bush..LOL!!!
Bolin, Lee	CVN 69	Aug 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1979	X-3-Legal Office	The "IKE" was still at Newport News when I check on board, was able to watch as Mami Eisenhower officialy christened the ship. Plank Owner, was lucky enough to have taken off and landed on three seperate occasions while at sea.
Fitzsimmons, Marc	IS2	Aug 1, 1977 – Aug 31, 1980	OZ/CVIC	Would love to hear from anyone I served with.
Zandstra, Randy	OS1	Aug 1, 1977 – May 28, 1978	OI	Great ship, was glad to be a plank owner, and take her underway for the first time.
McMahon, Dennis/ Mac	ABH-2	Aug 2, 1977 – Apr 17, 1980	V-3	What a great experience,some of the best times of my life.We worked hard,and we played harder, would do it all over again with the same bunch of guys. Plankowner
Brothers, Robert	ABF2	Aug 6, 1977 – Sep 1, 1979	ABF- Purple Shirt
Bunch, Ken "Bunches"	AMS2 PLANKOWNER	Aug 12, 1977 – Jan 30, 1981	V-2 / IM2	What an Honor to be the first crew on such a mighty warship and to take part in putting life in HER for the first time.
Leach, Bill	MS2	Aug 14, 1977 – Aug 6, 1979	Supply	I look back at this time and wished I had done better work but I really had fun and friends aboard. I want to thank the Navy for giving me this chance.
Garcia, Carlos	YN3	Aug 15, 1977 – Nov 16, 1977	Weapons department	Being aboard the IKE was the best experience of my life. I got to meet many hardworking individuals who play and work hard. After my 3 years active duty, I continued to serve as a naval reservist for 18 years & retired
Burns, Thomas	ASMAN	Aug 15, 1977 – Oct 1, 1978	IM-4	AIMD/IM-4/GSE
Johnson, Duane	E-5/ABF2	Aug 17, 1977 – Apr 1, 1980	V-4	Best times in my entire Navy career, Great Crew, lots of friends and hell of a Division (Grapes) Retired ACC living in California now!
Arline, Jon	ABEAN	Aug 17, 1977 – Jul 10, 1980	V 2	Good people , good time. You seem to forget the rest.
Jude, Archie	LI-3	Aug 20, 1977 – Apr 11, 1981	x-1	Looking for some of the friends I made on IKE
Peacock, Larry	GMG1	Aug 27, 1977 – 1981	Weapons	GMG1 Peacock, Plankowner, & have some fond memories of the armory. We had some good ole' boys in there except maybe GMGSN Robert Burgess. HA! Gotcha Bob you old devil. Let me hear from you old Buddy. View 'now' Photo
Los Banos, Fidel	SN	Sep 1977 – Jun 1981	G2 Weapons	Plankowner, Initial yrs. in USN, meet great people, good times, excellent command.OG C.O. Capt. Ramsey. Six pac west pac. The Mighty IKE, We Like IKE, Great ship and Shipmates, Was a Mag Rat & Loved it! I liked IKE CVN69
Pitmon, Troy	MMFN	Sep 1977 – Oct 1978	M-Division	First ship commissioned IKE worked in EM05 Oil and Water Test Labe Left a year later in St Thomas to attend second class dive school retired in 1999
Wareham Jr, James	CPL	Sep 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1979	MARINE DETACHMENT	FIRST MARINE DETACHMENT TO SERVE ON THE SHIP. YES, A PLANK OWNER
Clark, Michael	ABF2	Sep 7, 1977 – Sep 7, 1979	V-4	Plankowner
Alleyne, Anthony	PH2 and CWO2	Sep 7, 1977 – May 1980	OP	PH@, IKE Plank owner 1977-1980, first tour CWO2, OP Div Officer, 1989-1992, second tour
Lindsay, Steve	ABE3	Sep 8, 1977 – Sep 8, 1981	V-2	I think of those days alot.Working on the cats was a rush.Wish I could go do it again.Waist cats rule.
Skari, George	AG1	Sep 9, 1977 – Dec 9, 1980	OA	Plankowner
Burns, Thomas	ASMAN	Sep 15, 1977 – Jun 7, 1978	AIMD/IM4	Ike Plankowner, looking for some of the guys who worked GSE over the years on Ike and NAS Oceana 1977 to 1982.
Moore, Jeffery / Jt	AN	Sep 16, 1977 – May 1979	G2 / weapons	Plank owner. Reported aboard. Served in weapons. Worked in bomb assembly for AO1 Walters. I LOVE IKE!
Ransom, Dean/skip	OS2	Sep 20, 1977 – Oct 16, 1980	OI	WHAT FUN WE HAD EATING AT THE GREASY SPOONS IN NEWPORT NEWS AND DRINKING AT THE WAGON WHEEL WITH BIRD ,MASSA AND BUDOW
Jones, William (Bill)	FTM1	Oct 1977 – May 1982	OE	Miss the check-out cruise stops in Bahamas and Virgin Islands. The 8+ month Indian Ocean cruise and that F-14 crashing a few hundred yards from the ship sucked. Remember Tomasko, Lindquist, Modlin, douche-douche,
McHugh, Mike	SH!	Oct 10, 1977 – Aug 10, 1979	S-3	Looking for old Plank Owner ship mates especially SPENCER EMAIL ME
Shiparski, Kerry	GMT3	Oct 13, 1977 – Jan 28, 1981	W
Sharpless, Mark	AE3	Oct 14, 1977 – Sep 9, 1980	im3	We had dedicated officers and shipmates.Retired from the navy in 1997. Also served at nas Oceana and on the U.S.S Saratoga
Goldbach, Gordon	ABH3	Nov 1977 – Nov 1978	V-3
Conner, Stanley	SA	Nov 15, 1977 – Apr 20, 1980	S-1
Hayes, Thomas	PN3	Nov 17, 1977 – Nov 27, 1979	X-2	MY FIRST DATE WITH A NAVAL VESSEL AND IT WAS FANTASTIC. MY BEST MEMORY WITH THE CREW WAS WE WERE A BUNCH OF CLOWNS UNTIL WE REACHED GITMO WHERE WE MAXED OUT ALL OF OUR QUALIFYING TEST. BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. THANKS
Schaffer, Chris	AX3	Nov 27, 1977 – Apr 8, 1980	OE	Installed the CV-ASWM (CV-TSC) forward of CIC and starboard of the war room. Our workcenter was located at 03-133-2-C Gotta love those upper-deck security watches. :^) "Though the screws may stop, the shafts never do"
Brown, Mark	E-4	Dec 1977 – Dec 1979	Marine Detachment	I'm looking for old ship mates and in particular buddies from the Marine Detachment.
Lindler, Bill	PN2	Dec 1977 – Apr 1980	X-2	Worked in X-2 and CCC office. Made IKE's maiden Med cruise and partied hard at the Number One Piano Bar. Looking for Matt Duffin, Brian McCarthy, Homer Garcia and any other shipmate that wants to reminisce. Retired PNC from PSD USNA.
Akins, Ben	BM3	Dec 1977 – Jul 1981	1st and 3rd	Always looking to hear from old shipmates.
Myles, Stephen	EN2	Dec 1977 – Aug 1981	A	Boat shop, Emergency Diesels, and Outside repair shop during the Indian Ocean Deployment. Trained under EN1 Lesko and EN2 McBride. Yes I remember Chief Ray, Chief Legge who was a louis LAmour reader too. Good memories
Pepitone, Tim	CTI-3	Dec 1, 1977 – Feb 20, 1978	Naval security group detachment

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