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USS O'Brien (DD 975) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS O'Brien (DD 975). 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 675 crew members registered for the USS O'Brien (DD 975).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balesi, Paul | BM2 | 1990 – 1991 | DECK | Still serving.. NDCM Now |
| Rooney, Shawn | RM | 1990 – 1992 | Comm | Transferd to The New Orliens-LPH11 before the Obrien left for new home port in Japan |
| Pipes, Tom | DS1 | 1990 – 1994 | CE | I have such fond memories of the OB. Lots of fun times, lots of sweat-ex's to get through. We made the most of a tough job. It was worth every moment. My best memories are the great people I met while onboard. Drop me an e-mail update |
| Knievel, Kevin | HMCS | Jan 4, 1990 – Dec 20, 1992 | NAV/Medical | Loved the OB, still have my Green Ballcap. Desert Shield/Storm, what a Sunday that was when we had the confrontation with that Iraqi feighter, we should have sunk them!!! |
| Anderson, Richard (Sharkbite) | OS3 | Jan 10, 1990 – Nov 1992 | OI | Good crew. After leaving the Midway, and life on a Carrier, I have decided that smallboy Navy, Destroyer Navy is the way to go. I have had better CO's in my time, and hope to never have a CO like him.. |
| Goldsmith, Bob / Goldy | 0S2 | Feb 1990 – Aug 1992 | OI | First ship and the best. It sucked occasionally at the time, but after transferring and doing a PAC on the Nimitz, small boys are where it's at. Left OB during homeport switch to Yoko in 92. Still got a couple of the green ballcaps myself. |
| Smith, David | FC3 | Mar 1990 – Jun 1994 | CM | Had some really good times on board the mighty OB. Made alot of friends there. Looking to reconnect with all of you. |
| Miller, Chad "Lumpy" | EM3 | Mar 16, 1990 – Dec 21, 1992 | E | Best time I ever had and would do it again if I had the chance. Hope to hear from some shipmates. |
| Smith, David | FC3 | Apr 1990 – May 1994 | CM | A lot of good memories. I still have my green ball cap also. |
| Walker, Steven | DS3 | Jun 19, 1990 – Sep 18, 1992 | ce | enjoyed my time and the people on board. |
| Geremia, Adam | CTO3 | Aug 1990 – Dec 1990 | Crypto Intel | Served onboard as cryptologic support for Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf. |
| Gartner, Mike | GMM3 | Aug 1, 1990 – May 12, 1993 | Combat Systems | I still have my green ball hanging in my office |
| Rosengarten, Douglas | GSM3 | Aug 14, 1990 – Jan 4, 1996 | mp | I came on the O'brien during desert shield in 1990. I went with it to Japan from San Diego when on the way we had to un-rep water because we were so "broken" and spent time in Hawaii during the 1992 hurricane. Best of luck to all . |
| Graham, Craig/grammy | EW3 | 1991 – Dec 1995 | OI | Sorry to hear she was decommed. She was my first and only ship. Ironicly decommisioned on my mothers Bday just 3 days after my Birthday. |
| Ting, William | E-5/GSM2 | 1991 – Aug 1992 | MP | First duty ship! Great experience! Always ready to go out to sea...except that one visit in Pearl Harbor,HI. where we were left out and tied alone on the pier because of a heavy stormy weather... |
| Klabunde, Randy | MS1 | 1991 – 1993 | S2 | |
| Graham, Craig | EW3 | 1991 – Dec 1995 | OI02 | |
| Edwards, David | FC2 | 1991 – 1994 | CG | |
| Nequist, Greg | GMM2 | 1991 – 1993 | Combat Systems | Crazy Times, Hawaii, San Diego, Japan, drug ops, almost flooding the launcher and needing to use the housekeeping educator to drain the water before it drained into the workspace, spades, spades, and more spades. Lovedit |
| Wood, Richard (Woody) | STG2 | 1991 – 1993 | Sonar | I miss tracking |
| Livingston, Chad | YN 2 | Jan 1, 1991 – | Admin | This was my first and only ship in the fleet. I came onboard in San Diego in January 1991 after she returned from westpac. I made the homeport ship with her to Yokosuka, Japan. Eric Asero, David Sandoval, Dean Merchant, Tom Crawford, Robert Taylor... |
| Rohman, Mike | FC 2 | Jan 1, 1991 – Sep 1, 1992 | CM | Who's idea was it to wax the Foc'sle |
| Messer, Roger | RMSA | Jan 12, 1991 – Oct 16, 1991 | OC | |
| Williams, Brian (Biggwill) | GSM2 | Jan 19, 1991 – Aug 8, 1993 | MP | BEST DAMN CREW IN THE NAVY W/ THE BEST CHIEF (CHIEF WERLE AND CHIEF ASHER) |
| Holland, Steven / Dutch | E5/ET2 | Mar 1, 1991 – Oct 1, 1994 | CE | My only ship. Sometimes miss her, always miss the guys. Now In the Army. |
| Gonzalez, Jose | SH3 | Apr 3, 1991 – Feb 10, 1993 | Supply | I had a great time. I met the ship at 32nd street close to the Scuttle Butt bar. I made the transfer from SD to Yokosuka. Ltjg Vigil, Livinston, PC3 Serna. |
| Wright, Brendon | STG2 | Apr 5, 1991 – Jan 11, 1993 | CA | The sonar dome pressurization system was my baby. Sonar Control: Where my addiction to coffee started. It's strange how when I was there, I couldn't wait to get out. But now that I'm out with a normal job and a normal life, I really miss |
| Hines, Brian | GSM3 | Apr 7, 1991 – Mar 4, 1995 | MP - Engineering | Joined the O'Brien in San Diego prior to Home Port change to Yokosuka Japan. Worked in the Gas Turbine Electrician and Mechanic departments as a general engineer. Favorite port was Bali Indonesia!! |
| Sederlin, Mike | EN 3 | May 1, 1991 – Jul 1994 | A-GANG | Stump, Mac, Shultze, Mickey, Boy i say Boy, White and all the rest, glad to meet ya and proud to serve with you!!!!!! I'll never forget the "O'BROKEN" |
| Quinn, John | E3/SN | May 12, 1991 – Feb 11, 1993 | Deck | I would like to give a shout out to all the shimates that I served with on the Uss O'Brien. I will always remeber the day we crossed the equator GO SHELLBACKS!! I still have my green hat also. |
| Griggs, Charles | PO-3 | Jul 5, 1991 – May 10, 1993 | CSE-1 | The OB was always broken, and we had to learn on the fly, but I still miss it sometimes. I am now a teacher, but this ship taught me lessons in life few men ever learn. A good ship, she was. |
| Roush, Jerry | YN | Aug 1, 1991 – Dec 4, 1993 | X | Wow, hard to believe she's resting on the sea floor. Shout-out to Reyes and Snyder. Still keep in-touch with G. Bergeron II. Amazing WestPAC will you all. Hope everyone doing well. Retire fm CG in 4 w/ 24 yrs TIS :0)) |
| Hunt, Rick Aka Pops | STG3 | Sep 1991 – Jun 1993 | CA | My first ship after living on a flat top. You mean I really have to haul a line during Sea and Anchor Detail?!? |
| Hoyt, Steven | HT3 | Sep 9, 1991 – Oct 15, 1994 | R | I had some great moments and some bad moments while stationed on the O'Brien. Like the Time we left San Diego to our new Home Port in Yokosuka, Japan we broke down in Pearl Harbor and the engineering dept work port and stbd for 45 days. |
| Miles, Shane Smiles | E5 GSE2 | Nov 1991 – Oct 1994 | mp | first and only ship. Met some great guys like GSE2 Wilson, Chief Clapham, Sederlin, Pete, the Brian "twins" and everyone in the engineering dept. Remember having chair races in log room.Great ship when got off her RIP |
| Schultz, Steve | EN3 | 1992 – 1995 | A-Gang | We brought her over to Japan. What a long strange trip that was. |
| Williams, Vincent | STG3 | 1992 – 1995 | CSA | |
| Neil, Cordell | EN2 | 1992 – 1994 | A Gang | |
Szumilo, Andrew (Shmo)  | FC2(SW) | Jan 10, 1992 – Oct 10, 1992 | CIWS | Only onboard the O'Brien a short time. I broke my ankle, in Hawaii, on the way to change of homeport in Yokosuka. I was the Work Center Sup for the CIWS systems. |
| Reyes, Darren (Punch) | QM3 | Feb 1992 – Sep 1995 | NAV | The best years of my life, friends like L.SII,Hernandez,R.Verosa,G.Berguron,Duffy,Wooten, and jack.We were some tight bro.west pacs and the fights man we knocked so people.thanks for the great memories.if ever in honolulu klohi3@yahoo.com |
| Lange, Shawn | E-4 | Feb 4, 1992 – Feb 6, 1992 | ||
| Wootton, Ikenneth | DC1 (SW) | Feb 16, 1992 – Sep 1, 1994 | Repair | My Best command, I had the most fun and learned the most in the shortest amount of time. I also had the honor of serving with the smartest and funniest group of guys in the seventh fleet. |
| Sullivan, James (Tom) | FC3 | May 1992 – Oct 1994 | Weapons | It wasn't just a job, it was an adventure! Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Hawaii and the Phillipines. Funny how when you look back, all you remember are the good times. Dombo for President! |
| Hibbard, Jason | GSE3 | May 1, 1992 – May 1, 1994 | MP | Hello, hope all is well..had a few great friends...others well...you know who you are.. clapham and his groupies...KMA!!!...jakejosh23@hotmail.com |
| Hass, Timothy H (Wackyass Hass) | GSE2 | Jul 1992 – Oct 1997 | Engineering (MP) | |
| McDaniel, John | CS2 (AW) | Jul 1, 1992 – Dec 15, 1995 | S2/ SUPPLY | MY FIRST DUTY STATION AND I REALLY ENJOYED IT.I'M CURRENTLY STILL ACTIVE AND GOING STRONG. I GREW PERSONNELY AND PROFESSIONALY AND COOK BETTER THAN EVER. IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS ME, LOOK ME UP. |
| Russ, Rodney | MSN | Aug 1992 – 1995 | Supply | Would love to hear from shipmates and catch up. |
| Roth, John | DC | Aug 1992 – Nov 1994 | Repair | Thanks to all in Engineering for the many fun times! I have many crazy memories w/ the crew of the Obrien! Disappointed to see her used for target practice! |
| Hootselle, Craig | RM3 | Aug 15, 1992 – Oct 15, 1994 | OC | Great Times & Friends. We had a Montley Crue in the "Radio Shack" Big Rich, Zuliani, Ray, Purcell, Verosa, Cipp, Potts, "SCRAM" and RMC Busby "Buzz Saw" etc... a time i will never forget. Had a great Navy career. |
| Snyder, Jesse | PN3 | Sep 1992 – Dec 15, 1995 | Admin | Can't believe she's gone...I still think of Gourley, Livingston, Taylor, Bergeron, Asero, PNC Ramirez, Carlton, and everyone else I met. Absolutely incredible time in my life. |
| Carey, Skinnyman | DC3 | Sep 1, 1992 – Apr 1, 1994 | R | |
| Alcantar, Alexander | DS1 | Oct 1992 – Oct 1994 | OED | LPO of OED. Met the ship in Yokosuka, just after her arrival and though things were tough at times getting her back to sea she was worth every minute of it. I'm sorry that she's now at the bottom of the ocean - god bless her. |
| Hoey, Andrew | EW1/EWC | Oct 1992 – Feb 1997 | OW | What a crew! Best Tour I have ever had. One of the last great EW shops in WESTPAC. Thanks Guys. Andy, Paul and Ron... AKA Tom Dick and Harry. |
| Hoey, Andy | EWC | Oct 1992 – Feb 1997 | OW | Great Crew. great Mess. OB- lead of 7th Fleet. couldn't ask for better shipmates. |
| Magee, Conrad | DC3 | Oct 1, 1992 – Nov 1, 1995 | R | What's up R DIV? A shout out to all in Engineering. Anyone know how to get in touch with DC3 Richard Johnson? I hung out with DC1 Wooten in Seattle for a while, but lost touch. Shepard, Haas, McDaniels how are ya. Finishing college here. |
| Dave, Markowitz | QM3 | Oct 15, 1992 – Oct 15, 1996 | NX | The Obrien was agreat ship that left me with great experiences and life long memories. |
| Cipollone, Leo | RM3 | Nov 1992 – Dec 1995 | OC | |
| Alcantar, Alex | DS1 | Nov 1992 – Nov 1994 | CD | Was a very rocky command when I reported aboard in Yokosuka; she had just arrived and was locally known as the O'Broken. She turned out to be a great command and a great influence in my career choices later in life View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Dougherty, Lance | SN-BM3 | Nov 1992 – Dec 1994 | DECK | My first ship/command. I had a great time onboard. look forward to talking to old shipmates. I know that all things must come to an end, I must admit I was a little upset they sank her by missleEX. |
| Lee, Al/big Al | GMM3 | Dec 1, 1992 – Dec 1, 1994 | CG/CM | Had a-lot of great times on the OB! YN Taylor, Bryant, YOKOSUKA back when Japan was fun! "Runnin' Up The Tracks!" Yokohama Circus, Roppongi! "A" Club! |
| Beinlich, Paul | TM2/TM1 | Dec 4, 1992 – Dec 3, 1996 | CA | Had some of the best times of my career on this ship. Sad to see it end up as a target. |
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