352956 entries available online. Add yours!
0 users currently logged in and 279 visitors active.
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Conserver (ARS 39). 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?
Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Try the Ship's Store.
There are 185 crew members registered for the USS Conserver (ARS 39).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1974 | 1975 – 1981 | 1982 – 1988 | 1990 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|
Varley, Tom | EN3 | Jan 3, 1975 – Jan 3, 1977 | Main Space- 399 Catepillar Diesels | Hey everyone. The Conserver was the best ship I was ever on. I'm still in the government.I've been in civil service for a total of 29 years.Hey Romaondo, and John Boy.Man we had some parties on Alpha pier.Subic Bay was fun on Westpac. |
Oman, Timothy | IC2 | Feb 1975 – Feb 1977 | Engineering | WESPAC 1975, ship's 30th anniversary, and boy did our softball team kick butt! Vancouver in December and the crane for the RUWS. Searching for the lost Air Force plane in South China Sea. Hauling up BB anchors in Iwakuni. Great times! |
Gilbert, Arcjhie | EN-3, EN-2, EN-3-EN-2 | Apr 1975 – Apr 1977 | Fuel and water king | Lots of fun in those days. I'm surprised I survived. I will never forget my Welcome to Hawaii surprise down on Hotel street (Thanks for getting me out Chief). Good folks, good times, parties on the Alpha docks, and 450 Lewers street |
Smith, Mark | EMFR-EM3 | Dec 1975 – May 1979 | Eng | One of the best times of my life was had on this ship! From going to Vancouver as Tim said to WestPack of "78" Sanders as yousay it was a great bunch of guys in the E Div. Loved Philippines so much that I now lived here for 17 yrs! |
Hoover, Bob | CHIEF ENGINEMAN | Mar 1, 1976 – Jan 18, 1977 | B-2 Engineroom Remember blowing up two engines, one in B-1, other in B-2. SHINE SHE WILL< RUN SHE MAY. Never could make fresh water, but had the brightest catpillar yellow engines in the Navy. | |
Kresge, Robert | Rm3 | Jul 1976 – Dec 10, 1979 | Operations | I have fond memories of serving in the Navy aboard the USS Conserver. The best part was sharing these memories with some lifelong friends that were made on board the Conserver . Friends Im still in touch with today. |
Foulks, Dave/pugsley | EM2(Frocked) | Jul 1, 1976 – Aug 19, 1979 | EE01 | Beer Chuggiin fool, papa Preece, Donny Cone, "Gonzo" Ruiz, and the best boss I've worked for, Henry Clay Sanders III. Cheers to all of you! I'm now Electrical Supervisor at the greatest brewery in America (Chug-Chug). |
Ellard, Lee | EM3 | 1977 – 1980 | ||
Johnson, Michael (Doc) | HMC | 1977 – 1980 | Medical | I had one full tour on Conserver and two partials. Made 3 TTPI tours. I'll bring lots of pics from the islands. |
Sanders, Clay / Sandy | EM1 | Jan 1977 – Jan 1980 | I worked my tail off but I had the best "E" gang any man could ask for. thanks for the good times | |
Ruiz, Allen | ENFN-EN3 | 1978 – 1980 | Engineering | Ron, its C not sea..Ops guys..sheesh I'll never forget when Mike Shoedennis opened the weather deck hatch after we took green over the bow and water poured into berthing, thought I was a gunna die! Top rack with 75 guys..done deal! |
Jim, Jim | BM3 | 1978 – May 3, 1981 | Deck | Had the time of my life on 2 Westpacs in 77' & 80'. Tiger Lady inthe phillipines was awesome . Great bunch of guys |
Cummings, Louis | GMG-1 | 1978 – 1982 | Weaps | You had to be there. those that were not cant believe it and those that were will never forget it. |
Covell, Greg | QM2 | Jan 1978 – Jan 1980 | Deck | Wow, it's been 30 years since I served on the mighty Conserver. I had some of the best times of my life. Names I remember; Dan Breen, Ray Roberts, Dave Bayard, JD Malone, Matt Abrams, Bob Kresge, Olongapo, Micronesia, .. |
Hubbel, Dennis | EM2 | Jan 1978 – Apr 1981 | Engineering | This was the greatest adventure I could have had in the Navy! Great to serve with you all , |
Shudinis, Mike | ET3 (DV) | Jul 1978 – Aug 1980 | Operations/Deck (Salvage) | Still remember how Chief Dino Vester could smoke a pack of non-filtered Camels and was still able to do more push-ups and sit-ups than anyone else. What is up Ron C.? I plead the 5th on any hatches that were left open or other shenanigans. |
Carrier, Ron "Bug" | ET2 | Aug 1978 – Aug 1980 | OPS | Remember hanging out at "the tree" in front of Alfa Docks. Tiger Lady Bar in Olongapo and Donna's in Chinhae. Never forget "The Greasy Sea." |
Geschke, Mark | RM3 | Oct 28, 1978 – Oct 22, 1981 | operations | i just happen to stumble across the web page, and started reading some of the comments. Hoover, Ruiz, Breen, brings back old memories Of the phillipines and subic bay. And little orphan annies, sitting at the pier. |
Whitehead, Ken ![]() | SK1 | 1979 – 1983 | Supply | Best learning experience of my life. I really miss those 15 hour days underway, all the paperwork, the rocking and pitching... I wouldn't trade my time there for the world. I miss you guys. Feel free to contact me. |
Schlotzhauer, Gary "schlotz" | EM2 | Jan 1979 – Apr 1982 | Engineering | Hey guys, Just found this site and wanted to give a shout out to all of those lucky enough to serve on the Conserver. I would enjoy hearing from some of you that were on board the same time as I. Schlotz |
Webster, Brian | E2 | Jan 10, 1979 – Jun 25, 1981 | ||
Schramm, Kenny | EN 2 | Mar 3, 1979 – Jun 9, 1980 | Engineering A-Gang | There where many days Hover got after me to keep the engineering in B-2 together. It was awesome to work with the CB's and N Seals. Chasing the Russian spy ship was boring, and when we lost the Ruis system I remember the captian was a jerk |
Webb, Tk | E5/HT | Apr 1979 – Sep 22, 1982 | ERO1 | One of my best commands and the best shipmates onboard. I hope all of you are doing well. |
Magallon, Jessy | EM3 | Jul 2, 1979 – Dec 16, 1982 | Engineering | Hi everyone from our great USS Conserver! To this day, I will never forget those wonderful days in Hawaii, and those West Pacs. But most of all you shipmates will always be in my greatest memories. |
Waranius, Jonathan | Engineman E3 | Nov 1979 – Jan 1981 | B1 and B2 Engine rooms | I remember the 15 days we spent in Kahoolawi bay bringing up the wreckage of a Marine Jet that had crashed there and killed both pilots and HCU1 getting most of the credit! Those guys got to go back to shore every day! |
Easton, Alan | YN1/DV | Nov 1979 – 1981 | Engineering | |
McKenzie, Mac | QM1/QMC | 1980 – 1983 | OPS | |
Lindsey, Terry | RM3 | 1980 – 1981 | operstions | Met you in Sasebo Japan. Radio was a very tight |
Mestas, Thomas | HT-2 | Jan 7, 1980 – | Engineering | I arrived onto the Conserver when she was in drydock-@ Dillingham, what a sight for sore eyes, then onto Pier 13. After a complete restoration, it was off to the far east via the long way including TTPI. Loved , hated every minute,Aloha... |
Paul W. Foster, Paul | ET2 | Oct 1, 1980 – Mar 1, 1983 | OPERATIONS | For the time I was stationed in Hawaii on the Conserver and attending two West Pac deployments, I would not trade anything for the great memories that time has given me. |
Marks, Anthony | Radioman | Oct 8, 1980 – Nov 8, 1984 | OPS | WOW ITS BEEN A VERY LONG TIME AND HERE I AM 30 YEARS LATER GETTING READY TO RETIRE FROM THE AF. AS A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SMSGT (E-8). MACK, I MISS YOU A REA. RETIRING ON JUNE 6, 2010 FROM HILL AFB UT. HM (801)985-0254. |
Trotter, Mark | PN1 | Nov 1980 – Sep 1985 | Navigation | The most rewarding tour of duty in 26 years of active duty. |
Nash,, Rob | 1981 – 1985 | Eng. | Good times, yea a few . More like Mchales Navy! The travel was good, Accomodations? No sauna,whirl pool etc. Should've purchased an upgrade! Atleast most of the crew was laughable. Mel Brooks could,ve created these characters! | |
McKinney, MacK | EN3 | 1981 – 1985 | ENGINEERING | Hey BURT remember the Safety dance and your subic bay designed suits? Nash and the capstan smile its ok, jake the snake donaldson how is dena ? still riding dirt bikes ?the fantail is secured do to dive op's and what els |
Wilk, Barry | ET2 | 1981 – 1982 | OPS | Conserver was the 1st and only ship my time in the Navy took me to - wouldn't change it for the world. |
Alderson, Jim | MM2(SS/DV) | Apr 1981 – May 1983 | enginering | I came aboard the 39 when she was in overhaul at Pac- marine and made 2 west pacs. When hurricane Eva hit the islands the ship was delayed getting underway because 2/3 of engineering was at my house for thanksgiving. Best time ever!!! |
Kris Laferriere, Kris ![]() | EN2 | May 1981 – Dec 1985 | Engineering | Good memories working with a lot of good shipmates. Glad I had the opportunity to serve with you all. |
Jenkins, Tom | EN1 | Jun 1981 – Dec 1984 | Engineering | Enjoyed all of the times and crew |
Kesler, Darren | EN3 | Jun 1, 1981 – Feb 2, 1984 | ENGINEERING | GOOD TIMES HAD BY ALL. ILL MEET AT THE WALL BRIAN SHAW,KEITH CARLSON, KENDALL,COWBOY,GATES, GONZO,PENSYL, ALL YOU GUYS I LOVE YOU. 214-709-3970 007 SHOT DOWN BY THE RUSSIANS. DARREN.KESLER@YAHOO.COM JESUS IS LORD |
Andreasen, Harlan (Bud) | RMC (SW) | Jun 25, 1981 – Jun 15, 1985 | All I can say taking orders to the Conserver was the best thing I ever did. What great times I had on that ship. In the twenty- three years I served in the Navy My most fondest memories are when I served on her. | |
Weaver, Kevin | ICC | Aug 1981 – Sep 1984 | E | Served under Bruce, Ventgen and Ackerman. Participated in KAL 007 search. |
Brendal, Matthew | QMSN - QM2 & QMC | Nov 21, 1981 – Nov 1, 1991 | ON01 Operations | The only two sea tour crew member I know of. I spent 8 years aboard Conserver with a two year shore tour at CinCPacFlt. I never spent a day in the real Navy on that ship. I did have real fun. If you ain't salvage you ain't $&@#. |
Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Conserver (ARS 39).
Report an offensive or inappropriate entry.
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1974 | 1975 – 1981 | 1982 – 1988 | 1990 – now
↑ To top of page | ↓ To bottom of page
There are currently no planned reunions.