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USS Caron (DD 970) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Caron (DD 970). 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 600 crew members registered for the USS Caron (DD 970).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1995 | 1996 – 1998 | 1999 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley, Gary | HTFN | 1978 – 1981 | R | Don't forget Hansen and Lairson (Pedro). Terry Smith, I saw your name in here. Wow. Boelk, are you lurking around here somewhere? |
| Kindred, Gregory | OSSA-OS2(SW) | 1978 – 1981 | OPS/OI | 17 and naive and mentored by Tack, Ski, Mike Lay, Johnny Hanvey, Bill Stein, Jack Stacy, Tony Hayes and Chuck Zimmerman - Lucky to be alive and not in jail or therapy! Best Men, Ship and Teamwork in my career! |
| Tarbet, Charles | gmm1 | 1978 – 1980 | weapons nato seasparrow | |
| Calhoun, Ronald | PN3 | 1978 – 1980 | Navigation | Great Ship and the best Shipmates. Haze Gray and Underway! |
| Owen, Richard | GSM3 | 1978 – 1981 | MP | A very good ship |
| Britt, Kim | FTM2 | Jan 4, 1978 – Mar 3, 1982 | Fox | The Caron was a good ship with a good crew. I hope they will name another tincan after Wayne Caron. |
| Goodell, Harry | GSE3 | Feb 1978 – Sep 1980 | MP | |
| Singleton, Larry | ET-2 | Feb 1978 – 1980 | OE | Great group of guys, a real cast of characters. Chief Tony and I worked at the same company (TRACOR) for a short period of time, working on the replacement ships (CG-47/DDG-51 Classes) for the Spruance Class. |
| Goodell, Harry P. | GSE2 | Feb 1, 1978 – Sep 29, 1980 | MP | |
| Branche, Rodney | OSSN | Feb 3, 1978 – Feb 3, 1982 | Operations | I had a great time for those years in OI division. Work Hard, Play Hard. Lot's of fun, a little trouble, but great memories and fantastic friends who I will never forget after all of these years. rodneybranche@yahoo.com |
| Goodell, Harry | GSE3 | Feb 8, 1978 – Sep 24, 1980 | MP | I would like former shipmates to contact me. |
| Taicsich, Ed | ENS/LTJG | Apr 1978 – Dec 1980 | OC | Gunnery Officer/Communications officer-best ship in the fleet; unforgetable experiences; still keep in touch with several shipmates after 20 plus years |
| Conner, Frank " Bucket " | GSE2 | Jun 7, 1978 – Mar 10, 1980 | Engineering | |
| James, Kenneth | GMM1 | Aug 15, 1978 – Nov 15, 1983 | Weps | Best ship I served on. |
| Banta, Jeffrey. | FTM2 | Sep 10, 1978 – 1983 | Fox | The Caron was my only ship. Came aboard while the ship was getting outfitted with Sea Sparrow. It was the most exciting time in my 10 years in the Navy. I miss my fellow Ft's in Fox Div. |
| Henderson, Danny/taz | ENFN | Nov 1978 – Dec 1978 | Engineering | Hello everyone...It was great to find this Website, it has brought back some great memories. "Nick, Nick, Nicola; Nick, Nick, Nicola; what the heck is going on?" :) |
| Cook, Frederick | RM1 | Nov 28, 1978 – Mar 1, 1982 | CR | I was the LPO Radioman for 3 med and 2 north atlantic cruises. I earned my ESWS on this ship. The caron will always be close to my heart. |
| Ripsom, Steve"Ripper" | BMSN | Dec 3, 1978 – Sep 1, 1982 | Deck | I served on the "Can-Do" Caron from just after commissioning through its first three Med Cruises,two Blue Noses;one to Murmansk,USSR, El Salvadore, and visit to then communist Romania. Revisited her in Groton,Conn just before decomissioning in |
| Warren, James | ENS/LTJG | 1979 – 1982 | MPA/AUX | Great fun when I was on her, really missed her when I left. Can't believe we sank her! |
| Adolphi, Gene | EN3 | 1979 – 1983 | A-Gang | Seen world wonders in Europe and made history serving on this tin can. "Can Do Caron" we called her. Worked with the finest crew. First and only ship I served on. Do remember Romania. We signed autographs were treated like supper stars. |
| Baker, Tom | MR3 | 1979 – 1983 | R division | My first and only ship. I believe I might have been the first non-plank owner but not positive. My very best to all I haven't had contact with in all these. Years....I can't. Believe she has been sunk... |
Spalding, Frank  | EW2/EW1 | 1979 – Oct 13, 1981 | OE | Loved my time on the Can Do Caron and proud to have assisted putting EW symbol on the bridge wing for a couple of years |
| Cosby, Aretus | SH3 | Jan 1, 1979 – Jan 1, 1982 | would like to hear from anyone that remember me.every body called me "COS". YOU CAN CALL ME AT 856-848-0120. | |
| Ottinger, Albert (Otto) | E4 | Feb 1979 – Jun 1981 | Engineering | Great ship, great people, wild times. |
| Harris, Bernie | ht2 | Mar 1979 – May 1983 | eng. hole snipe | 3 med cruises 2 north atlantic black sea ops twice blue nose panama canal. she was a steamin machine. changed aft engine in rota spain. color gaurd helsinki fin. seen the world made good friends learned a trade.rip |
| Garey, McLester | DS2 | Apr 1979 – Aug 1982 | OE | I was on the "Can Do" for her first MEDS, cruses from Central America to Romania and Northern Russia. I met thousands of people and had a great time, all while serving on the best ship with the best crew in the NAVY. She will be missed. |
| Cooper, Gordon | CTI1 | May 1979 – Sep 1979 | TDY | Was alpha tester for Tomahawk fire control system, Med and Black Sea cruise. Interesting Times.... |
| Bollinger, Anthony L | MID3 | May 1979 – Jul 1979 | Deck | Aboard for the Cribb shakedown and trip to Med. Disembarked at Rota. USNR - Marine Corps Option from the Citadel. |
| Hamilton, Nathaniel Nate | EM3 | May 26, 1979 – Feb 10, 1983 | Electrical | I have many good memories of my service aboard the Caron and even though over time I have lost contact with my ship mates I would like to reconnect with them. The Caron was my home for 3 years and 9 months. |
| Hall, Mark | SEAMAN | Jun 1979 – Jun 1980 | 1st deck | |
| Davis, Charles Aka Chuck | E-3 | Jun 1979 – Jul 1981 | E | |
| Bannon, Eugene (Gene) | EW2/EW1 | Jun 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1982 | oe | The best ship I severd on the the 24 yr carrer in canoe club. Will remember Aug 1981, line of death, off coast Libya. BEST EW GANG every severed with. |
| Marsden, William Douglas | ENS - LT | Jun 10, 1979 – Dec 20, 1983 | DCA (R / First Lieutenant (Deck | My first ship. The most exciting and formative 42 months of my entire naval career. CARON was always the vanguard platform sent in harm's way to serve as a sharp stick in the eye for those who opposed freedom. God bless her memory (and Be-No Weeks |
| Gibson, Wayne | OS2 | Jul 17, 1979 – Jan 14, 1983 | OI | Caron was a great ship and I'm glad I served onboard for those 3 1/2 years. |
| Featherer, Bob | CTTC | Aug 28, 1979 – Apr 18, 1982 | OT | Clean, Mean Fighting Machine! Can-Do was the best tour in 27 years. Chief's Mess was the best in the fleet. |
| Rud, Greg | OSSN | Sep 20, 1979 – Feb 12, 1983 | Operations | "Work hard, Play hard". I had some great times on the Can Do Caron. Got to see the world and learned alot. Some really great people and great experiences. Thanks for the memories. |
| Peck, Jayson | GES2 | Dec 1979 – Mar 1984 | MP | Never ending memories |
| Fast, Chris | HM2 | Dec 1, 1979 – Sep 30, 1981 | Navigation | I remember the can do Caron.I remember Madi gra 1980.Gulf of Sidra.The Tanker episode.The north Atlantic.The Med.Flight Quarters.I am a RN now. |
| Sweeney, Joe | OSC(SW) | Dec 7, 1979 – Sep 1, 1983 | OI | Hi Yall, Its been a busy time, Me and the wife have 5 grown Kids, I retired after 20, went to work for NHRA, Now I am a Supervisor for Mentally handicapped, I had alot of great memories on the Caron drop me a line |
| Moore, Clifton (Skip) | ICFN | 1980 – 1982 | Engineering | This ship was A J squared away and gave me great pride to be aboard. |
| Marriott, Jeffry | RM2 | 1980 – 1983 | OC | Got onboard Just before 81 Med/.Black Sea/N Atl. What a Great Ship and Especially the Crew. Axley my Bro, Bryan 'BadAss', Chamberlin, Cook, Ellis, Fowler, Dodd and the Sig Crew. Yea Senior Chief and LT were cool too ! |
| Kitts, Everett | BM3 | 1980 – 1983 | BM | Lawless Ship at times. |
| Okolovitch, Jack | Bm1(sw) | Jan 5, 1980 – Dec 31, 1984 | 1st division | Had a blast. Had some great shipmates. So sad her ending |
| Baldwin, Tony | YN2 | Jan 6, 1980 – Nov 3, 1982 | Navigation/Admin | Reported on board as a YNSA. Transferred as a YN2(SW). Currently a CWO3. Retire 1 Jan 09 with 30 years and 2 months of service. First Ship! Best Ship! Hey Chris Light! |
| Gibson, Jawz | YN2 | Jan 15, 1980 – Jul 7, 1983 | Ship's Office | I had some fun times and went to many places while assigned to this fine vessel...Caron RIP beneath the reefs of Puerto Rico. |
| Pepper, Ralph | ETC(SW) | Feb 1980 – 1984 | OPS/CS | 1. BERUIT watching the sky light up from the battle ship firing her guns. 2. CONSTANA, ROMANIA 3. GRANADA - pickup up the AIRBONE from the water. 4. PASCAGOULS, MS - overhaul May - Dec. |
| Flynn, Shaun | EN/DC | Feb 1980 – Jun 1983 | A GANG MP-1 & 2 | Haze gray and under way! |
| Mahaffey, Robert Ken ( Hoof) | GSM 2 | Feb 1, 1980 – Feb 7, 1985 | MP division | |
| Fuller, Victor | STG 3 | Mar 14, 1980 – Mar 14, 1984 | ST | Can Do Caron best Ship in the fleet |
| Harding, Michael | CTM2 | Mar 15, 1980 – Aug 24, 1983 | OT | A great ship to be on. Three pivotal years in my life |
| Vanlone, Dylan Aka Van | STG2 | Apr 1980 – Aug 1984 | deck/csa | no other crew i would rather go to sea with!! |
| Smith, Johnny, Smitty | GMM 3 | May 1980 – Apr 1983 | Weps | Great Ship |
| Kebbell, Doc | HMCS | May 1980 – | Medical | Retired from the Navy in 1990. Sailed on Tagos ships after that. Also did a period of time with Military Sealift. Now enjoy retirement life with wife fully. Wife was ombudsman for the latter part of my tour. |
| Pelletier, Spike | CTRC(SW) | May 1980 – Jan 1983 | OT | My most rewarding tour of duty in my 29 years of service. Great ship, Superb crew. |
| Olson, Gary | EN2 | May 30, 1980 – Feb 25, 1984 | A-Gang | Great Ship and better Crew. Many great memories and lasting Friendships!! |
| Betsworth, Ed | GSM2 | Jun 1980 – Oct 1, 1983 | MP | Some great times on her, Navy was never the same after that. |
| Foxwell, Rich | EN3 | Jun 1980 – Apr 1981 | MP | A lot of great memories for such a short tour. Got my ticket punched to Gas Turbine school. Great people, great times......can't remember any bad. What a waste to sink her |
| Quick, Ron | STG1(SW) | Jun 1980 – Dec 1, 1983 | Combat Systems | |
| Ruff, Mark | GSM1 | Aug 1980 – Jun 1983 | MP | I worked with a lot of talented people during my tour. I'm sadden by the fact she was used for target practice; I would have thought the "Cadillac" of the fleet would have had a more dignified exodus. |
| Labit, Roy (Chuck) | STG1/STGC(SW) | Aug 15, 1980 – Jul 10, 1982 | CSA | I made Chief on the "Caron", so it holds a very special place in my heart. Some really special memories are the day Bob Featherer made WO-1 and the Chief's undefeated volly ball team retired and catching live fish heads off the coast of El |
| Bott, Al | PN3 | Sep 1980 – Jul 1984 | Nav/Admin | Seems like only yesterday. |
| Allen, Bryan | RMSN | Oct 1980 – Sep 1983 | OC | I see Rodney Dodd and Dondi Grays who served while I was on board. Did a N Atlantic Med cruise carribean and a yard period in Pascagoula. Goodtimes. I registered so I'll be checkin back. Hope to see more people on the list,sites a good ide |
| Casey, Tim | BMSN | Oct 10, 1980 – Feb 27, 1983 | DECK | Med, North Atlantic, Constanta, Panama Canal, YArds at Pascagoula, unworthy end to a fine ship and the superb crew that proved the "CAN DO" Caron the best in the fleet. |
| Pernice, Charlie | EM3 | Nov 1980 – Oct 1983 | E | A lot of great memories from my days on the Caron and it brought a lump to my throat when I found out how she ended her career. |
| Miller, Alfred | EN3, 2 | Nov 1980 – Sep 1982 | A Gang | Best ship in the Fleet.Sorry to see Her career end that way |
| Licht, Chris | NC1 | Nov 1980 – Dec 1983 | Nav/Admin | |
| Henke, Steven | ENFR-EN2 | Nov 1980 – Jul 3, 1984 | A-GANG | Freshwater, waterhours, lots of good times, still can not believe she is gone. Workhorse, YES she never missed a movement. |
| Thompson, Tony | OS2(SW) | Nov 1980 – Oct 1982 | Operations | |
| Thompson, Tony | OS2(SW) | Nov 1980 – 1982 | OI | First ship, awesome command Went TAD to Unitas/WATC when Caron went into Pascagoula 1982, returned early 83 and transferred to west coast Can you say SPECOPS? jeez |
| Gwin, Ron (Cy) | E-5 | Nov 15, 1980 – May 15, 1984 | MP (oil lab) and A--Gang | they sunk it? |
| Toth, Michael | STG2 | Dec 1980 – Jul 1985 | 2nd | The BEST ship, bar none. Always ready. Granada, Beirut, Lybia. Med Cruises, North Atlantics, Panama Canal, Black Sea. It was all good. |
| Ditmars, Marty | GSM3-GSM1 | Dec 20, 1980 – Mar 15, 1986 | EM/MP | Great times and a career builder. Retired GSCS that Caron made happen. A sad end to a good ship. |
| Hogan, Bob | DS2 | Dec 21, 1980 – Mar 7, 1984 | Operations | Was sad when I found out what had happened. Feel like part of my life was taken away. |
| Hogan, Robert | DS2 | Dec 21, 1980 – Mar 7, 1984 | OE | Great ship. Best of the fleet. Great crew. Grew up on the Caron. |
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