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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Gary (FFG 51). 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 252 crew members registered for the USS Gary (FFG 51).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1984 | 1985 – 1989 | 1990 – 1995 | 1996 – 1999 | 2000 – 2003 | 2004 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullingim, Russ | tm1 | 1985 – 1988 | cs2 | plank owner |
| Gold, Marc | GMG2 | Jan 1, 1985 – Apr 22, 1989 | Combat | Red and Free Monday, OOOHHH...Silkworm nuttin' calling out to all you animals who started my liver on the downslide. here's to y'all :) |
| Kern, Chris | OS2 | May 10, 1985 – Nov 4, 1988 | cs-1 | Whats up Francis?? |
| Woodford, Richard Gun Boss/auxo | LIEUTENANT/O-3 | Aug 1985 – May 1989 | Combat Systems and E-3 Auxiliaries | I reported during the post shakedown availability at Todd San Pedro '85. Made first 2 WESTPAC's incl "Red & Free Monday" 18APR88. Fine sailors listed here and many friends. Went to XO Old Ironsides, Recalled 9/11, retired 04 |
| Harness, Paul (David) | SM | Oct 1985 – Oct 1987 | Clean Clean Clean | Was proud to serve in the Navy and on the great Gary. Got the boot for smoking weed.....bad mistake. Thanks Ethan David Ede. I still think about my good friends. |
| Schmeiderer, Terry | QM3 | Oct 18, 1985 – Jun 19, 1989 | Ops SC3 | |
| Morris, William "Bill" | IC1 | Oct 21, 1985 – Mar 1, 1989 | CS | GREAT memories! I'm glad to have been there w/ all you guys- recalling IC Chief Norton can still make me chuckle - what an awesome guy. Two Westpacs, adventures, we were all nearly blown up by a silkworm missile. Completed service in 1990. |
| Tirado, Richie | SM | 1986 – 1989 | SC0 1/3 | |
| Payton, Doug | EM1 | Jan 1, 1986 – Jan 1, 1990 | E | Hey now... Retired in 98. hangin out in the Seattle area. Payton.Doug@comcast.net |
| Wiggs, Wes | EM1 | Feb 1, 1986 – Jan 5, 1990 | E-Div | Currently living in Southern California |
| Erickson, Tim | ET2 | Mar 1986 – Sep 1989 | OE | 1st deployment--Long hours on watch with a .50 Cal and Chief Norton. 2nd deployment--Port and Starboard with Aque in RICER. |
| Burress, John | ET2 (SW) | Mar 30, 1986 – Nov 6, 1992 | CS04 | Had a great time on a great ship with a great bunch of guys. My time in the Navy and with the Freedom's Foremost Guardian and has made me who I am today. Would love to get in touch with my old shipmates. |
| Lee, Ronald | MA1 | Apr 1986 – Jul 1989 | What can be said about Mine watch, gun watch, regular duties, writing reports in CIC, and all the other great times with the best crew in the Navy. | |
| Daugherty, David | RM2 | Apr 4, 1986 – Sep 23, 1990 | Radio Central | Had some good times. I can be contacted at ddaugherty@sheriff.hamilton-co.org |
| Bell, Michael | YN3 | May 7, 1986 – Dec 1989 | Central Office Complex | What a great crew! It's awesome to see some of the names on this list...Schmeid-Dog, Big Daddy Sting...too many to mention. It would be great to hear from you all. It was cool to see that the "Two Guns" nickname is still with the ship |
| Vargas, Albert | OS2 | Jun 1986 – Aug 1989 | CS-1 | Made some really good freinds, great memories and hell of a good time overseas. |
| Ede, Ethan | FC3 | Jul 1986 – Jul 1989 | ||
| Smith, Alfonso / Smitty | MS2 | Jul 5, 1986 – Aug 15, 1990 | S-2 | This ship made me the man I am today. A lot of great memories. I made 3'west-pac. Went thru a lot of training. As the years went by the Navy change. I love all the shipmates that cross my path doing my stint onboard. |
| Tirado, Richard / Richie | SM3 | Aug 1986 – Dec 1989 | Ships Control | |
| Hemmer, Valentine | E-6/GSM1 | Aug 15, 1986 – Sep 15, 1987 | ENGINEERING | shout out to darrel cole, good friend to all, never forget HT1 and the turd of the month contest, the 86-87 west pac book I'm missing as well as chief Bolt and mister Wimmer. |
| Campbell, Scott | OS3 | Oct 14, 1986 – Oct 14, 1989 | Combat Information Center | Learned many skills while on the U S S Gary FFG 51 that still apply today. Was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was the largest U S Naval battle since WW II. Though it is called so there was not much opposition. |
| Stingley, Jeff | SH3 | Oct 29, 1986 – Sep 1989 | Yelling to all my boys-Schmied,Mikey,Gibby an I won't leave out Francis | |
| Stubby, Gary | FCC | Nov 27, 1986 – May 5, 1991 | 2nd | hey guys....sometimes it was fun; other times hell. glstubby@yahoo.com give me a line or two and let's bs for a while. anyone remember April 18, 1988??? I do! |
| Williams, Mark | ET1 | Apr 15, 1987 – Mar 10, 1991 | CS-4 | Great-ime on-board... |
| Lebeda, Steven | BM2,,,, | Apr 17, 1987 – Oct 10, 1989 | bm | silkworm busters,,, that was my first exp ,, met my ship in the persian gulf then about 2 weeks later we are trying to out run a silk worm missile ,, what memory ,,, wouldnt change it for the world,, god bless everyone serving ,and thanks |
| Cura, Felicito | GSEC(SW) | Jun 1987 – Feb 1993 | E-1 | I missed a lot of great shipmates I've met and known. This is far the best ship and crew in my career. It seems like 5 plus years is too long.Give me a line or two to get in touch chito678@yahoo.com. Silkworm '88, EOOW |
| Bergerson, David | EN 3 | Nov 1987 – Jul 1990 | A&E | Great crew & memories |
| Jaco, Hershel | GSMFN | 1988 – 1991 | ENGINEERING | OIL KINGS RULE!!!!!! Silkworms anyone? And EN1 Ramos in AMR3, He was a great guy & just a little NUTS! |
| Paul, David | FC1 | 1988 – 1991 | 2nd (Weapons) | Great crew, great times. My last command of my Naval career. |
| Jensen, Todd | EM2 | 1988 – 1991 | E | Memories I'll never forget. Best time of my life. |
| De Marco, Guy | AT3 | Jan 1, 1988 – Jun 1, 1988 | Flight | I was with the HSL-43 Detachment 13. Operation Praying Mantis was an interesting time for the Gary. |
| Bays, Delbert | EN3 | Mar 18, 1988 – Nov 15, 1991 | E-3 EMA02 | |
| Woods, Brian | BM3 | Apr 11, 1988 – Mar 3, 1990 | shipscontrol[deck] | lots of great memories.served with a lot of great sailors |
| Wilmes, Tyler | EM3/ EM2 | May 1988 – Dec 1989 | E-Division | My second ship. |
| Delk, Tim | FC2 | May 15, 1988 – Sep 28, 1989 | 2nd | Long time ago... Met some good people and had fun! Chat? timothydelk@aol.com |
| Hammond, Bob | E-3/DID I MAKE E-4?MAYBE...... | Oct 8, 1988 – Dec 14, 1991 | 1st/Supply | I wasn't aware the human body could endure such abuse, ie: Philippines, Thailand, etc.... |
| Rudy, Scott (Pc) | PC3 | Nov 12, 1988 – Jul 15, 1990 | X | Looking for GMM3 Brad French and GMG3 Scott Baum. Any help would be appreciated. |
| Lavell, Martin | HT2 | 1989 – 1993 | R | What a wild ride seen some cool places and met some even cooler trends |
| Bush, Eric | IC3 | Jan 1989 – Feb 2003 | Serving with an outstanding group of people onboard the GARY was the Greatest experience of my NAVY career. | |
| Santiago, Daniel | RM3 | Mar 1989 – May 1992 | HAD A GREAT TIME..... MISS ALL THE GUYS IN RADIO..... CONTACT INFO dantes007@hotmail.com... Peace out.. | |
| Morrison, Jeff | GMG-2 | May 1989 – May 1992 | WEPS AND 1ST | HAD A BLAST |
| Way, David | BM3 | Jun 1989 – Jan 21, 1993 | 1st | It was the best command of my 16yrs career. If you want to hit me up contact me at davidway1964@yahoo.com or facebook. |
| Raschella, Johnny | SH# | Jun 15, 1989 – May 17, 1991 | S3 | |
| Congdon, Chris | OS2 | Aug 18, 1989 – May 21, 1993 | CS-2 | |
| Olson, Jeff | QM3 | Sep 1989 – Jun 1991 | Navigation | |
| Truempy, Randolph | YN1 | Sep 12, 1989 – Nov 20, 1989 | X | GREAT SHIP |
| Neal, Anthony | OS3 | Nov 1989 – Oct 1992 | OI | I ENJOYED MY TIME WITH THIS CLOSE NET CREW AND ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. |
| Kreutler, Greg | FC2 | Nov 1989 – Apr 1992 | Combat Systems | Two fun west pacs. I still keep in touch with some of the guys. Let me know if you're looking for anyone I might have known |
| Patton, John | GMM1(SW) | Dec 1989 – Mar 1994 | CS-3 | A lot of hard work but some very fond memorys every one onboard |
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