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The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Rampagers (VA 83). 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 52 crew members registered for the Rampagers (VA 83).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1982 | 1983 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
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Guess, Bob | YN3 | Feb 1, 1962 – Jul 15, 1965 | |
Decoster, Tom | AD5 | 1963 – Sep 14, 1965 | |
Mannella, Henry | az 4 | Sep 1963 – Aug 1965 | Go navy |
Kuykendoll, John | AZ3 | Mar 1966 – Mar 1968 | This was the greatest experience of my life at that time. vISITING PLACES AVERAGE PEOPLE CAN ONLY DREAM ABOUT.Serving aboard a aircraft carrier.Serving under the greatest commander and admiral of all times. |
Wynkoop, James | AO 2 | Sep 1, 1966 – Dec 20, 1969 | |
Walborn, Don | AZ2 | Mar 1, 1967 – Nov 30, 1970 | Made multiple cruises on USS Shangri La (CVA-38) then maiden voyage on the brand spanking new showboat, USS JFK (CVA-67). Based at Cecil Field. Transitioned from A4 Skyhawks to A7 Corsairs. Good Times! |
Strand, Richard | RAMPAGERS | Feb 6, 1969 – Aug 15, 1971 | |
Jones, Barry | YN3 | 1970 – 1971 | |
Adkins, Jerry | PN2 | 1970 – 1971 | |
Powell, Delbert | E2 | 1971 – 1972 | Serving with the VA 83 Rampagers at age 17 was the best time of my life. |
Jones, Barry | yn3 | Jan 20, 1971 – Apr 25, 1971 | I am looking for jerry atkins and others who were in va83 ion1971 med cruise. I was in clerical and enjoyed going to Athens, sking in alps and the excited places I visited. |
Paulsen, Martin | PR3 | 1972 – 1975 | |
Brunson, Willieo | AD 1 | 1972 – | |
Coffone, Greg | AE2 | 1972 – Feb 1973 | |
Abston, George | PO 03 | 1972 – 1975 | |
Abston, George | PO3 | Jun 29, 1972 – Jun 29, 1975 | Looking for someone who served with me doing this period. On the forestall |
Fones, Clyde | AMH1 | Aug 1, 1972 – Dec 1, 1979 | Was TAD to AIMD, IM2, WC540, the Hydraulic Shop. Then became ships company and was assigned there permanently. |
Bunnell, Nathan | adj3 | Oct 1972 – Aug 1975 | 3 med trips |
Roberts, David (Bitch) | E3 | 1973 – 1975 | |
Abrams, James ( | MS3 | Aug 1973 – Apr 29, 1977 | MS3 Cook TAD to NAS Cecil Field Galley.TAD to S-2 Division(Cooks) Aboard USS Forrestal CVA-59.Did 2 Med Cruises in '74 & '75 Also "Operation Sail" Bicentennial Cruise NYC Harbor July 4th 1976... |
Worley, Jim | AQ3 | Mar 1974 – Sep 1974 | Flight deck troubleshooter on A7E aircraft. |
Lyons, Jr., Howard | E-7 CPO | Mar 7, 1974 – Apr 1, 1977 | |
Hinthorn, Dale | E-4 | May 15, 1975 – | i have work in several fields in the years after the navy years . I now work for a John Deere dealer and have for 14 years but my mind i always goes back to those days ,the hard work and team spirit is still inside . |
Palmer, Jay | AMH2/E5 | Feb 1976 – Feb 1979 | |
Siver, Randy | AO2 | Sep 1, 1977 – Jun 1, 1980 | |
Colligan, Robert | AO-3 | Jun 7, 1978 – May 5, 1980 | Good times...learned alot, and experienced alot.. |
Anderson, Rick | AT3 | Jul 1978 – Jul 1980 | |
Garten, Tom | AD2 | Oct 1978 – Jan 1980 | |
Anaya, Arthur | Aviation Storekeeper | Jun 18, 1979 – Jun 19, 1981 | AZ3 Willoughby,AO3 MacArthur Jones,AQ3 Camacho. Chief Rice just to name a few that i got to know. |
Martinez, Fernando | AMS 2 | Oct 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1982 | Some great times in VA-83. I am 54 now, such a long time ago.. In great health, successful now living in Central Florida. Miss some of my shipmates. Feel free to drop me a line and tell me about your life. Fernando. |
Pierce, Joseph M. (Mike) | E-5 | May 1980 – Dec 3, 1983 | |
King, Terrance (Strike Force) | AD-2 | Aug 1980 – Sep 1982 | |
McCullough, Donald | AO2 | 1981 – 1983 | Lots of hard work. made 2 Med cruises. Lots of great guys. Like being tad to the Master at Arm and Shore Patrol so much that I attended and completed a local police academy. |
Hall, Andrew | HM2 | 1981 – 1983 | |
Barrett, Kyle | AO1 | 1981 – 1985 | |
Wolak, Gene | AE2 | 1981 – 1984 | I remember Benidorm! All the Chiefs walking around with their coffee. Tthat delicious bug juice. I'll never forget loading those nukes on the a7. I still wonder if those were real or not. Great times. |
Voiles, Chase | SN / DP3 | 1981 – 1982 | VA-83 was my 1st command after boot camp. Working in the Ready Rm as a Yeoman was a great experience. Was transferred after I earned my DP3 (computer) rating. |
Chavez, Frank | ae2 | Jan 1981 – Jan 1984 | |
Strader, David (Baby Bam Bam ) | AO3 | Aug 10, 1981 – Jun 19, 1984 | Hay fellas just letting ya know im still alive and i had fun with all ya'll good times even when i got busted !!!! yea i did get my crow back VFA106 then got out. |
Rodriguez, Michael "Mikey Rod" | AO2 | 1982 – 1985 | Served with some excellent guys, great times on the deck. But we worked our butts off. Great times in Benidorm, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, and Naples. Served on the USS Forrestal & USS Saratoga. |
Creel, Rob | AO2 | 1982 – 1982 | Great times up on the flight deck!! Had brother duty. My brother worked up in Pri Fly. |
Staley, Douglas | AT2 | 1982 – 1982 | Loved my time on the Forrestal (working with Bob Connors) |
Creel, Rob | AO2 | Feb 2, 1982 – Jul 3, 1985 | spent some of the best times of my young life in VA-83 and on board the FID and the Sara. Wish i knew how to get ahold of more squadron mates. Ports of call were Benidorm(Best i've ever seen) Naples, Palma de Mallorca, |
O'Donnell, Paul 'Od' | ams-2 | May 22, 1982 – May 11, 1986 | Made one Med. I.O. cruise on the F I D , and Two on the Sara, I saw both ships, sitting side by side rusting away last year over in Williamton R I . Its a shame to see them in that condition. |
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