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USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1). 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 1047 crew members registered for the USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – 2004 | 2005 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Becker, ChrisMMFN1995 – 1997MP2
Lane, Robert DeanSN1995 – 1997DeckTo be at the helm of the Tarawa,was like dancing with the ocean, lol, when my rotation would start with the helm, id be there 30min, early just to have extra time with her.working the well deck was awsome,loved launching the LCACs. Sail on!
Hernandez, Sweet ChuckMM31995 –
Jauregui, SalvadorRM1995 – 1996CommunicationsWild year. Don't regret one second of it.....
Jaffe, WilliamABF31995 – 1997V-4We were the mighty Grapes, the best in the business. Could anyone understand Menuvee? The best group to go to war with. Stay in touch V-4
Huebner, AnthonyE-5/MM1995 – 1998MP2/MP3
Hendon, CoreyMM3/E-4Jan 1, 1995 – Aug 8, 1998MP-2 Forward Main Machinery RoomAny of you pit-snipes from the old #2 Boiler room still around? give me a bell ring and will light off #6 burner, heading full speed ahead!
Ashcraft, ScottE4Jan 1, 1995 – Jun 1, 1996V1
Bellomy, SteveANJan 14, 1995 – Sep 26, 1997v-4never forget. so many great memories and friends.
Hayes, KennethHM3Feb 1995 – Feb 1998MedicalEagle of the Sea;1st & only ship;great memories of the guys I worked with;time tends to dull the crap memories of the hardwork;sad to see she is decommissioning;still in SD wish I had known she was decommissioning - I would have gone
Pinkston, PinkyDCCSMar 15, 1995 – Mar 15, 2000REPAIR
Coulter, DarinDC2Apr 1995 – Aug 7, 1998R
Thompson, HarveyHMCApr 1995 – Apr 1998Medical
Arnold, MichaelAC2May 1, 1995 – May 1, 1998OC
Fortner, Fort DogABF-3May 1, 1995 – Dec 1, 1999V-4"Shelter control, Feeeeeeuuuul spot five!" Whats up all you "clowns" from the old controller who set the standards (and broke the headset). Lets go out and clean stations and wax a floor then paint the walls. Look me up at paulfortner@
Lally, WilliamMA3May 15, 1995 – Jan 9, 1996MA Unit
Mastromonico, MarcRM2Jun 2, 1995 – Mar 5, 2000CRGreat times aboard the mighty T
Browning, Kenneth R.HM2Jun 10, 1995 – Jul 19, 1999Medical
Rivor, NickMMCJun 30, 1995 – Jan 8, 1999A
Robinson, EricE4/EMJul 1995 – May 1997ENGINEER DEPARTMENT / ELECTRICALAll of you know me as BIG ROB.
Di Lorenzo, MichaelAOAN to AO3Jul 1995 – Apr 1999CAMiss the good old times. Hoping to reconnect with any AO's on board at the same time.
Holly, NathanielE5/BM2Jul 12, 1995 – Jun 12, 19971ST
Raetz, CharlesMMCAug 1995 – Nov 1996MPThe longest year ever.
Harun, AsifABH 3Sep 1, 1995 – Jul 17, 1999V-1Living in Norwalk CT, married no kids (yet) working for United Rentals in the IT Security field.
Rogers, TimothyRM1(SW/AW)Sep 1, 1995 –OC 01 Radio/COMMSBest crew ever!! Hit me up if you remember me.
Davis, JohnAO3Sep 15, 1995 – Apr 26, 1999CA
Hernandez, Ramon / Sweet ChuckMM3Sep 15, 1995 – Aug 22, 1999MP-2
Tricarico, Phil (Tricky)acanSep 20, 1995 – Feb 15, 1998oc
Scott, MikeABH 3Oct 1995 – Jul 1998V-1
Warner, CliffRMCM(SW/AW)Oct 30, 1995 – Jan 12, 1999CommunicationsFinally retired and now driving a school bus. The Tarawa was great and I really do miss it. Chief Mason - hey I remember you. Still residing locally in San Diego area.
Harun, AsifABH 3Oct 31, 1995 – Jul 17, 1999V-1Air dept... Crash & Salvage
Burge, CharlesET 3Oct 31, 1995 – Jul 3, 1997Combat SystemsMade a lot of good friends there.
Keown, James (Chicken Hawk)ABH 3Dec 1995 – Jan 1999V-1james_keown@twc.com
Benally, LambertSnbmDec 5, 1995 – Aug 29, 19982nd divisionAll hands on deck
Day, RobDC31996 – 1998R / Damage Control
Corpus, ManuelDk11996 –Supply 4
Copenhaver, RobertQM1(SW)1996 – Jul 2000Navigation
Endriga, Kermit profile iconABF1996 – 2000MP2, V4Started from the bottom below decks MP2 then up to V4 flight deck crew. Trying to reach out to all the friends that became family while I was on board . Miss the TARAWA Hit me up kermitvapes@gmail.com
Bailey, DavidBT1Jan 1996 – Jan 1999BForward Main - #1 Pit in the Fleet. They ever get that damn condensate pump fixed in Aft Main? Remember on WestPac - the C.O. bringing the tour guests straight down to the pit and taking them up to the upper level DFT? Retired in SD now.
Maple, George Aka ScurveyMM3Jan 1996 – Nov 1999Main Control (MP-2)Wow, I wish I could have been at the decomissioning! I see so many people on here. We should have a family reunion, at the base club on Tuesday night, TJ on Friday night, Mission Beach on Sunday! Soooomany thoughts!!
Jeppesen, Stephen ("Wrench")MM2Jan 5, 1996 – Oct 22, 1997MP-2I enjoyed my 3rd and final WESTPAC on the TARAWA, WESTPAC '96. I miss being at sea. FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS.
Crenshaw, Bruce (Cockroach)E-3Jan 6, 1996 – Jun 6, 1998AUXI DID 2 WEST PAC'S GOT INTO TROUBLE A COUPLE OF TIMES. BUT EVERTHING WAS GREAT. NEVER WILL FORGET IT. IF ANONE REMEMBER'S ME, HIT ME UP BY E-MAIL. BRUCE_CRENSHAW@HOTMAIL.COM. PEACE!!
Malloy, Jeff profile iconLI1(SW)Jan 8, 1996 – Jan 31, 1997AdminRetired after 20 years. Thanks for the memories.
Luper, QE3Feb 1996 – Dec 19992nd
McGuire, Sean 'Mac'IS2Feb 1996 – Jul 1999OZFeel free to reach out.
Hernandez, JorgeMM3Feb 6, 1996 – Jul 14, 2000A-gang(832)715-0121 borado2005@yahoo.com
Johnson, Darrow-aka Ug Salamander.FN/DC3Feb 29, 1996 – May 29, 2000MP2/DCHad some great years on this command, (2) westpacks, 45 days restriction for missing ships movement, but its all good. I'm happy to say I served on the Eagle of the sea. After 4 years of being out, i'm doing great things with my life toda
Sondreson, AllanBM3Mar 1996 – Sep 1998DeckGood memories about the friends I worked with and ports we stopped at. West PAC 96 and West PAC 98
Mason", "Deuce Mason"E-7 ABHCMar 9, 1996 – Feb 15, 2000V-1Flight Deck Chief
Maddox, RobertE-5/DS2May 13, 1996 – Jun 11, 2001CE/CFGreat times, good friends...too many deployments in a five year period (3 W-Pacs and a 7 month yard period in Washington).
Zavala, TimothyMM3Jun 1996 – Oct 1999Oil LabI Was Assigned To The Tarawa And I Only Regret Leaving To Soon. I Have Nothing But Respect For He.
Campbell, Kennethmm3Jun 4, 1996 – Nov 4, 1999mp1
Fauble, Richard AC2(AW)Jun 10, 1996 – Nov 16, 1998OCHad a great time onboard Tarawa. Met lots of great friends and still have fond memories. This ship was never trully recognized for all her and her crew accomplished.
Nalley, KevinRMSN, RM3, IT2Jul 1996 – Oct 2001CR, CIOutstanding Crew...Outstanding Ship
Millwood, Christophere-3Aug 1996 – Apr 19981st div. deckI was on the ship for 96 west pac . I'm looking for my friends that was there too. They can find me on facebook under christopher millwood. add me
Taylor, Legredis( Big T)DP/RM/ITAug 15, 1996 – Jun 15, 1999supply/ commwhat it do.....man i had a blast back then let all sign up one mo gan, dye our hair black and across the deck. but for real hated it then but now wouldnt change one thing.. we always gave'em what they came to get
Beals, EricSK2Aug 26, 1996 – Nov 8, 1999S-8
Harris, WilliamE-2Sep 1996 – Feb 1997never was in onethe ship was big but old and dirty, the only thing good about it was there were a couple good looking officers but no enlisted women! I was a dishwasher and a janitor and it was pretty boring being in the navy!
Cugtas, Jay MichaelSEAMAN/RM/ITSep 1996 – Jun 20003rdI was lucky to have served with some of the best group of people in the Navy. Great ship and great time with her and the rest of the crew.
Robinson, VictorEMCS (SS/SW)Oct 1996 – Oct 1997EReported aboard following stint at Senior Enlisted Academy. Commissioned CWO2.
Endriga, RickABF3Oct 9, 1996 – Sep 9, 2001V-4worked in MP1 and V-4 divisions and also worked in hazmat
Miller, ChrisABH 3Oct 27, 1996 – Jun 2, 1999V-3Had the time of my life with the best people I have ever met. What up to all the air department alumni!!!!! WestPac '97
Pollard, KermitOS2Nov 1, 1996 – Aug 4, 2001OIBEEN THERE DONE THAT.. SUP TO MY BOYS ERIC, JERRY, HOBBS, AND MATT.. THE CREW..
Smith, DelbertSHSNNov 18, 1996 – Nov 17, 2000s3it was ok while it lasted
Venugopal, SharadE5/OS2Dec 6, 1996 – Jun 24, 2000OPERATIONS/OIHope everyone is doing well and I'm still a "Sailor" in the Navy Reserve. If you want to get in touch with me, my personal e-mail is CPOSRV@Gmail.com. I had a blast on 98' Westpac and that was my most memorable experience!! Chie
Gavaldon, Gabriel (Sleepyg)E4Dec 10, 1996 – Jun 1, 2001S-6/S-8/S-9/S-10I meet some of the greatest Sailors and Marines on board the Big T. The freindships that were crated will last a life time. She was the best ship that I have ever been on and the best that there will ever be.
Faunce, TerranceCWO4Dec 17, 1996 – Dec 1, 1999AIMDI was the AIMD MMCO/AMO and also served as Repair 5 Locker Officer. This was a great tour for myself.
Carr, Jpn3Dec 27, 1996 – Jun 15, 2000Nav / ExecI will always miss the "Dirty Bird." Some of the most fondest memories and best friends I have ever known. Thinking of her always makes me smile.
Ortiz Jr, ArturoBm3Dec 29, 1996 – Apr 15, 2001Deck

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