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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Spruance (DD 963). 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 653 crew members registered for the USS Spruance (DD 963).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2003 | 2004 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grubb, James (Jim) | OS1(SW) | 1999 – 2001 | OI | |
| Rucker, Maurice "ruck" | Jan 22, 1999 – Oct 4, 2002 | OC | The "Spru" Can. Had my ups and downs, but through it all, it was worth it. Made a lot of friends. Now I'm out of the Navy back in Arkansas lovin' life. Wanna holla @ me, hit me up on MySpace or mauriceruckerjr@yahoo.com. Holla!!!!! | |
| Bell, Eric | IT2 (SW) | Feb 7, 1999 – Oct 20, 2002 | OC | Awesome Ship |
| Thomas, Christopher (Tommy) | E5/STG | Jun 1999 – Dec 1999 | ||
| Gruender, Steve | STG2 | Jul 27, 1999 – Jul 20, 2002 | CA | If you made the 99'-00' cruise then you know that CA was a close division. I had the best time of my life in Jax. I miss all you guys, Eric, Ryan, Cheryl, Brian, Greg, Reed, Barbie,TM1, Mark, Leigh and I even miss you Mari! sgruender@hotmail.co |
| Masaoy, Freddy | GM1 | Sep 1999 – Jun 2003 | Strike | USS Spruance....my first ship....and she was a bitch! The crew made all the difference though. What up to everybody out there. |
| Gruender, Steve | STG2 | Sep 1999 – Aug 2002 | CA | CS Dept. was the best group of people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Lots of good memories and stories that I'll never forget. I wish you all the best! |
| Fitzwater, William | HT2 | Sep 2, 1999 – Feb 20, 2004 | ER | I had a great time onboard and met alot of very nice people. |
| Dillon, Chris | IT3 | Sep 5, 1999 – Jul 18, 2002 | OPS | Didn't like the Spruance one bit onboard, but plenty of good times off of it. I see Ted Bartlett [it's true, he's married] every year when I setup the Cleveland Auto Show, and still haven't been able to shake off Iverson =P. |
| Cowham, Ryan | STG1(SW) | Oct 1999 – Jun 2003 | CA | CA DIVISION WHAT'S UP? I STILL HAVE THE BRUISE BOOK AND I MISS YOU ALL. EMAIL ME AT ryancowham@yahoo.com HAD A BLAST! |
| Aktas, Ozgur | CPO(TURKISH NAVY) | Oct 5, 1999 – Oct 7, 1999 | MACHINE ELECTRONIC | IT WAS PERFECT AND HONORABLE PERIOD ON SPRAUNCE.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND MISS AS MY SHIP...USS SPRUANCE |
| Lassandro, Russell | ENC | Oct 12, 1999 – Feb 1, 2002 | A Gang | My Last ship in the USN, met some great folks and served with the best "A" gang in the Nav. Goatlocker was full of characters, mostly good, always supportive and usually fun. Had some great times on SNFM, F.W.&F.S to all. |
| Livings, James | EN2 | Oct 26, 1999 – Jul 13, 2004 | A | miss my boys in A div and all my homies on the boat period. if u know big liv as i was called hit me up at livdog2003@yahoo.com |
| Costa, Anthony | BM2/BM1 | Nov 1999 – Jun 2003 | Deck | |
| Watson, Roger (Doc) | HM2 | Nov 1999 – Sep 11, 2001 | ADMIN | HM2 |
| Novak, Keith | GMC | Dec 1999 – Sep 2003 | Ord | I miss the friends. "Bringing the enemy closer to God.. 5inches at a time" |
| Watson, Roger | HM2 | Dec 3, 1999 – Sep 11, 2001 | ADMIN | HAD A GREAT TIME. I MISS THE SHIP AND THE CREW FROM TIME TO TIME. NOW A REGISTERED NURSE IN TENNESSEE |
| Foss, Jeffrey | E-5 | Dec 5, 1999 – Jul 15, 2002 | ER | MAN I HAD A GREAT TIME ONBOARD I AM NOW IN SAN DIEGO ON DDG91 PINCKNEY AND HATE IT MISS THE OLE SHIP |
| Grant, Philip | CTR1(SW) | Dec 20, 1999 – Dec 31, 2002 | OZ | my last ship and command...miss everybody in OZ divison d |
| Garcia, Tony | DK1/E6 | Dec 30, 1999 – Jan 13, 2003 | SX04 | Best crew on an old ship. However on a scale from 1-10, Suppo was a -5. Lack of effective leadership is to blame for morale issues. To all of those who served with this hot suitman... flight qurters! Sulli...what's up? Spades anyone? |
| Devine, Dennis | BMC (SW) | 2000 – 2002 | OD01 | Remembering a great crew and time in my life. |
| Howard, Danny | IT2 | 2000 – 2002 | OPS | Looking for friends from the SpruCan...Worked in Radio...dhoward975@gmail.com.. |
| Trent, Gary | E3 | 2000 – 2003 | Bo | |
| Stathas, Harley D. | TMSA | Jan 2000 – Apr 2001 | CA | wasnt that bad while i was there |
| Persick, Biggunz | GMC | Jan 2000 – Feb 2002 | ORD | I retired from this ship and I had the best Gunners in the Fleet, They made my job easy. |
| Attwill, Sean | AW2(SW/NAC) | Jan 17, 2000 – May 29, 2003 | Navigation | Great crew! There's a lot of people that I would mention as a good friend but I don't think that it would fit in this section. So to all the people of that crew and you know who you are, I miss ya and I hope that life is treating you well |
| Hale, Shane | ET3 | Jan 17, 2000 – May 25, 2004 | CE | Too many good times, drunken memories, and friends to forget.... What can I say it was home for four and a half years.... So glad I don't have to stand watch anymore |
| Jackson, Taurus | E-5 OS2(SW) | Mar 20, 2000 – Apr 8, 2003 | OI | Tha ol spru can. What can I say I had a good time in the signal shack with Attwill, Paul, and Barlow. The signal shack was the place to be. And for those who dont know RIP STG3 REED |
| Creighton, Philip | CTM2(SW) | Apr 2000 – Apr 2001 | OZ | Wasn't aboard very long, but enjoyed while I was there. |
| McKinnon, Nik | YN2(SW) | Apr 1, 2000 – Aug 1, 2004 | EXEC | I can actually say that the good memories outwiegh the bad. Miss it now and again. |
| White, Theon | E5/ GSE2(SW) | Apr 29, 2000 – Jun 29, 2003 | M/ EM05 | I hated the Navy now I find myself talking about it all the time.Whats up Smith, Fro, Ratliff, Risby, Baby J, Burton, Doubleday, Galindo, and to those who knew me, much respect. email me at theonjw@hotmail.com. Hope all is well. |
| Dietrich, Paul | STG2(SW) | May 13, 2000 – Mar 13, 2005 | CA | I spent some time there. But, it was worth it. |
| Adams, Joseph | HT2 | May 20, 2000 – Jun 20, 2004 | Repair | Well guy's and gal's it's been awhile but i'm still in the navy and am a first class now HT1. The Spruance is and always will be the finest. I miss her. |
| Gray, Christopher | PC3 | May 30, 2000 – May 30, 2004 | Supply | Around the world and home again, that's the sailor's way! |
| McClellan, Tommy | DC2 | Jun 2000 – Dec 2003 | R | On shore duty NWS Charleston as a 9545 NEC with base security ("B" nights boat patrol LPO). Was ready to leave the ship, but now I miss it! Ready to get back to sea and work in my rate! My work e-mail is thomas.mcclellan@navy.mil |
| Rich, Amanda | LT | Aug 2000 – Aug 2002 | Strike | Maybe I'm biased but Strike was the best division on the ship. |
| Fyke, John S. | MS1(SW) | Aug 9, 2000 – Sep 29, 2002 | S-2 | Worst morale I've seen in S-2 division onboard a ship. Worst SUPPO I've served for.I've been on 4 other ships. Good thing was I made first class, but I was junior to the other 2 first classes in S-2 so I really didn't have a chance to |
| Fyke, John | MS2 | Aug 10, 2000 – Sep 29, 2002 | S-2 | Bad divisionand bad COC but some fond memories of some of the port visits. |
| Craft, Robert | OS1(SW) | Sep 2000 – Sep 2002 | OI | My last sea command prior to retirement in 2004. |
| Cosenza, Jeremy | EN3 | Nov 9, 2000 – Nov 9, 2005 | A | Hated the ship,Went through Captain and jacked up chain of command,but that didn't stop me from havin fun,Cruise was alright and had its ups and downs but the best thing of all was,working with everyone in my Division,its my first ship and last sh |
| Simmons, Robert | E-3/ FN | Dec 2000 – Aug 2003 | Main Propolsion | Had a great time. Miss everyone I used to see daily and talk with. Email me if you have the time. Or call. 325-949-2806. Have fun and remember the good times everyone shared. |
| Baker, Roderic Rock | FN | Dec 2000 – May 2003 | M | what's happening with ya'll bustas man holla at me roderic_baker@yahoo.com or 225-328-5130 |
| Martin, Fervil L. | EN1(SW) | Dec 5, 2000 – Feb 1, 2005 | A | WORKED WITH THE BEST A GANG THE SHIP HAVE EVER SEEN. |
| Jones, Deldrick "dank" | E-5/OS | Dec 11, 2000 – Jun 4, 2004 | OI |
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