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USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964). 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 712 crew members registered for the USS Paul F. Foster (DD 964).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1975 | 1976 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suckinos, Joe | BM3 | 1979 – 1982 | 1st | |
| Newsome, Doug (Ozzy) | EW3 | 1979 – 1981 | OI/CS | WESTPAC 79 Good Friends/Good Times |
| Morgan, Ben | RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS | 1979 – 1981 | Ops | Just wrote the most amazing story of how I just met a guy who worked on the Foster 29 years ago while it was in drydock in Guam. Trying to figure out how to get it published.He sent me pictures of it in dry-dock. |
| Moore, Paul | OS3 | May 19, 1979 – Nov 23, 1979 | OI | Will add more info later! |
| Beeson, David | E1 | Jun 1979 – Aug 28, 1981 | 1st Division | Michael Savina was a friend, as well as Huey Deblanch, Jarmin Cowen, Leon the lover, David Allen. First Division. |
| Scott, Robert | E3 | Jun 20, 1979 – Aug 30, 1982 | A-GANG | Hey all, I hope this message finds you well. I was just saying hello to all of my old ship mates. DD964 took us on quite a journey. i hope to talk to you guys soon. |
| Borgeson, Russell | EN3 | Jul 12, 1979 – Sep 18, 1982 | a GANG | HEY BROS YOU ALL REMEMBER THE DRUNKS AND TIMES WE ALL HAD R.SCOTT,R. STANLEY RON HANSON QUEEN BEE PHILLIPINES GUAM FIGHTS WE WERE A GANG.ALL THE FT,S WERE PUSSIES.WE PARTIED WITH HONOR. |
| Green, Andrew (A.j) | RM2 | Oct 1979 – Jan 22, 1983 | Ops | It was all about steaming back then - Anywhere and everywhere. The Flagship of our time - Decomissioned - I'm feeling pretty old - |
| Mixdorf, Glen | GSM2 | Oct 10, 1979 – Oct 10, 1982 | GS | Both good and bad memories, mostly good. Great friends, traveling, experiences to share with grand kids. Well, most of them anyway. |
| Gene, Geneo | PN2 | Nov 2, 1979 – Oct 6, 1980 | navigation | Sure like to hear from the guys. Was on West-Pac when Iran took the hostages. |
| Benson, Gene | PN2 | Nov 5, 1979 – Oct 28, 1980 | Navigation | I was on the Foster when Iran took the hostages. It was quite a trip. |
| Resendez, Joel [big Joel] | TM3 | Nov 7, 1979 – Jun 14, 1982 | AS | Had a great time on the PFF.The great times in the PI Gaum,Austr.Singapore Hong kong.Live in south Texas. Miss the old ship.Wouldn't trade the good times we had.. |
| Benson, Larry | GSE2 | Nov 15, 1979 – May 1, 1984 | MP | |
| Stanley, Richard | en2 | Nov 19, 1979 – Jun 17, 1983 | engineering | |
| Wright, James (Leon The Lover) | E3 | Nov 19, 1979 – Dec 2, 1982 | 1ST | caught ship after IO in the PI. Hickson, Poo Bear, Thrash, Baxter, Pernell, and don't forget 1st div. Molly Lube. |
| Richardson, Brian H | EN1 | Dec 5, 1979 – Dec 5, 1981 | ENG | She was a great ship. my forth distroyer. i was statinned on the Powers,Hawkins and the Rich. the old fram 1937 greatest days of my life. love you all. |
| Lopez, Rick | DS3 | 1980 – 1982 | CE | Great times, memories forever and what a great learning experience. |
| Fortin, Jesus | EMCS | 1980 – 1985 | ||
| Hilla, Mark | HT 2 | 1980 – Apr 14, 1981 | R | |
| Abston, Ronald Wayne | STG-1 | 1980 – 1985 | ca | Servied aboard part time as a member of the ships rock and roll band |
| Roberts, Keith | BM3 | 1980 – 1982 | 1st Division | Enjoyed time aboard this ship. |
| Lister, Cecil | OS1 | 1980 – 1981 | OI DIVISION | |
| Melesky, Jim | ENS-LTjG | Jan 1980 – Aug 1982 | A Gang/ELO; 1st LT | The 4th of July parade at Everett WA Crossing the Line and the song "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" |
| Miller, John | GSCS | Jan 1980 – Oct 1981 | Egineering | Hated to see her de-comissioned! |
| Allen, David | E2 - ET3 | Jan 28, 1980 – Sep 22, 1982 | 1st - CE | what a ride |
| Gifford, John | HM3 | Mar 10, 1980 – Aug 20, 1981 | Sick Bay | Hey all, was lookin' to find a patch for the old command and found she's been decomm'd. Sorry to hear. |
| Gruener, Jim | HT2 | Apr 1980 – Jan 1984 | BM then HT | Anyone remember the counter measure wash down kid?? what's up?? |
| Welter, Tom | PC3 | May 1980 – Jun 1982 | Admin | I got on right after a Westpac and got off in the middle of a Westpac in the PI. (poor me!) Stayed in the Reserve and retired as a YN1. The Paul Foster had some colorful characters on board and I still laugh to myself about some of the memories. |
| Culver, Rob | EM2 | Jun 1980 – Mar 1982 | E division | |
| Calvert, James "Lord Calvert" | IC 3 | Jun 15, 1980 – Mar 17, 1982 | ET | Gyro Tech. Bailed Bad Bob out of a Tijuanna Jail. Introduced the first live onboard evening news. |
| Whittenburg, Dale | FTM 3 | Jun 19, 1980 – Jun 19, 1984 | CM Division | |
| Johnson, Daniel | DK2 | Aug 27, 1980 – Apr 1, 1982 | Supply | Dry Dock in Long Beach. Missed Westpac coming and going. Rimpac was as good as it got. Great crew. |
Frank, Rod  | GSMFN | Sep 1, 1980 – Mar 1, 1984 | MP | Forward hole HAWGS: Me, Big Jim, Murph, Jimmy, Keith, Chris, RJ, Stanley, and more... |
| Heywood, Jeff | IC2 | Oct 1980 – May 1984 | E | First Combat Systems IC man in the Navy. Went from Snipe in 1982 to Twigit. |
| Lindsay, Humphreys | MS3 | Oct 1, 1980 – Jun 25, 1984 | Supplies | |
| Lien, Robert Bad Bob | EW2/EW1 | Oct 1, 1980 – Dec 1, 1982 | cse | What a great ship and great crew..EWCRossi.EW2Pryor.ET2 Wilson.EW2"Homer"Formby and especially my partner in crime and good times EW3"Ozzie" Newsome.. 7 ships in 22.5 years years.The "PF flyer" was the best and craziest crew. |
| Lien, Robert | EW2 | Oct 1, 1980 – Dec 1, 1982 | cse | Hi shipmates! "Bad Bob" Lien |
| White, Jeffery | ET3 | Oct 1, 1980 – Dec 20, 1983 | CE | The one and only West Pac I went on was great, I enjoyed just about every minute of it. |
| Carmichael, Dave | STG3/STG2 | Dec 10, 1980 – Jul 1, 1982 | CA | Excellent training from CPO Kennedy, STG1 Patrick, STG1 Briggs, STG1 McKinstry, STG2 Sholes. Set me a step ahead of my peers for every command thereafter. Got some great stories for my kids. |
| Stafne, Tom | PNCS | 1981 – 1984 | N | |
| Barnes, David | BM2 | 1981 – 1985 | 1st | |
| Armstrong, Kelvin (Red) | IC3 | 1981 – 1984 | E | GG, DANGER BOY, WHISKEY...WHAT'S UP!! JUST HAPPEN TO COME ACCROSS THE SITE. (24JAN08) PEACE THE REAL IC MAN. |
| Perteet, Kenneth | GSM1 | 1981 – Nov 1986 | GS | EB14 ALL THE WAY |
| Van Den Broeke, Dick | GSM1 | 1981 – 1986 | GS | Aft engineroom. Left a frocked GSM1 |
| Evans III, Isaac/ike | ET2 | 1981 – 1982 | ET | |
| Ward, Brian | YN3 | Jan 1981 – Oct 1982 | Navigation | Overhaul in Long Beach, REFTRA and WESPAC '82. |
| Eget, Scott | EWSN | Mar 1981 – Jan 1985 | operations | big bad bob, vic, beine,and upchuck and chief rossi 6 on and 6 off |
| St.clair, Brant (Doc) | HM2 | Mar 1, 1981 – Mar 1, 1983 | nav | |
| Winschel, Stanley | EN2 | Mar 10, 1981 – Jan 30, 1985 | GS | First in 2 engine room then was moved to the fuel shack. Had a great time and met a lot of great people. GSM2 Hen was my LPO in 2 engine room, saw him later about 1999 he was a master chief. I retired in 2002 as ENC. |
| Santner, Mike | FC1 | Jun 1981 – Mar 1983 | CM | |
| Johnston, Robert E | LT | Jul 1981 – Jun 1983 | Operations Officer | |
| Timothy, Haven | BMSA -BM2 | Sep 1981 – May 1985 | Deck Division | Awesome tour, DB, "Nick", Johnny Quest, Gumby and even Uncle Bumpy. hahaha And my buddy Joe "doc" Huddock. Hit me up guys. Retired at 20 yrs 3 mths and 11 days as a BMC |
| Vaughn, Patrick | SH-3 | Sep 23, 1981 – 1985 | supply | |
| Watts, Kevin | STG3 | Oct 1, 1981 – May 13, 1984 | Austrailia, Karachi, Masirah, George King and Fellowship, Alongapo, Singapore, Diego Garcia, Hawaii, Nanoose Bay, Alaska; Guida carrying his barf bag; Mazingo carrying five cases of pop; Macek blowing us up during security drills; SOFTBALL! | |
| Watson, Tracy | YN3 | Dec 3, 1981 – Mar 1, 1983 | Ships Office | Had a great time on WesPac with all of my Ship's Office buddies. Chief Stafne, Brian Ward, Tim Hartigan, Jim Stapf and the boys. |
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