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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 674 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

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Perkins, Jason "Perk-daddy"GSM31993 – 1996engineeringemail me
Vaughn, JamesGMG11993 – 1996CG-ORD
Greenfield, PatrickFN1993 – 1995MP
Parko, TomE31993 – 1995DeckCan't believe it's been over 20 years! Shout out to y'all that I had the pleasure serving with.
Grant, PhillipRm31993 – 1996Deck Division
Bragg, Robert BobFCCS1993 – 1995CGTwo tours of Operation Southern Watch after the first Gulf war. Enjoyed being forward deployed in Japan.
Werle, JimGSMC(SW)Jan 4, 1993 – Feb 28, 1995MPHey guys, how's it going? Shoot me an email if you'd like too catch up. We just saw JR Smith and Maureen last week. I've been married to Bene Jacoby for 12 years, btw.
Rayborn III, CharlesPN3Mar 8, 1993 – Nov 23, 1995NXI would like to say that I miss that ship! Lots of memories, and great times....great people. I remember going to Russia with the Obrien and found it to be one eof the most memorable times in my life! May she rest in peace~
Rayborn III, CharlesPN3Mar 13, 1993 – Nov 16, 1995NXThe best ship I've known! I had great time on the USS OBRIEN. I went to Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Austrailia, Hawaii, Seychelles, Hong Kong and lots of other places. I also made GREAT LIFE-LONG FRIENDS! Rest in peace!! CHARLE
Rote, KennithBMSNMar 21, 1993 – Sep 20, 1995DeckAwesome times on both west-pacs- shout to bm2 derbis- bm1 mack-helgerson-hanson-moore and the rest of guys that were on there, miss you all !!!!
Cannady, DavidDS2Apr 1993 – Apr 1996CEFirst ship. Japan was cool. I extended for 1 year to be WCS of ADP. DS1 Alcantar was LPO. Hit a lot of GOOD liberty ports on this ship. Met some good people also.
Ranieri, PhilipE-3Apr 21, 1993 – Oct 17, 1994Deck DivisionFirst and Only ship. Enjoyed my time, enjoyed the ports (Darwin, Phuket, Hong Kong etc...), most of all met some great people. The O'Brien maybe sunk, but will remain in my thoughts for the rest of my years.
Nolen, NealEN3May 1993 – Aug 1995A-GANG
Perkins "perk-daddy", JasonE-4 GSM3May 11, 1993 – Dec 1, 1996engineering
Shanafelt, KevinFC2May 15, 1993 – May 13, 1996CMFirst ship. Lots of memories! Sad that she is no longer around.
Wilhite, BrandonHT3Jun 1993 – Apr 1996Repair
Antos, PaulE-3 / MSSNJun 1, 1993 – Jun 1, 1995S-2Had a great time stationed on the OB. To bad she had to go like that.
Shawn, AmblerGSM3Jun 4, 1993 – Jun 6, 1995mpThe OB was my first command,down in the forward engine room.with some of the greatest friends i will ever know and the best deployements to be remembered forever,she was the greatest ship in the fleet by far,and she will be missed.
Hays, KeithLTJGJul 1993 – Nov 1995Fire Control and DeckGreat people. Could not stand LtCmdr Fiero. I now live in San Antonio TX. I play drums and do computer support during the day.
King, Theodore "Bootcamp"E-8Aug 12, 1993 – Jun 14, 1998USS O'Brien DD-975
Williams, JohnBM1Sep 1993 – Oct 1997DECKThe OB was the greatest ship that i had the pleasure to serve on. went to the Gulf in 95 & 96 with her. i miss my boys rickey washington and ray bufford but we still keep in touch. really tight crew when i served. miss that feeling!!
Massey, Chris "Sgtshaggy"OS2Sep 1993 – Feb 2007
Cotten, RickOS2Sep 1993 – Aug 1996OI
Williams, John "will"BM1(SW)Sep 8, 1993 – Oct 1, 1997OD/DECK/1stGREATEST SHIP TO SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS!! REALLY MISS THE GOOD TIMES IN DECK BERTHING! Hit me up @ john_lwilliams04@yahoo.com and you can find me on myspace www.myspace.com/GEB2007
Williams, GregOS2Oct 1993 – Oct 1995OIThe "OB" was by far the best ship, and group of guys that I had the pleasure of serving with, which in turn allowed me to forge life long friendships.
Hernandez, ChicoSM3Oct 1993 – Aug 1995OCShip was old..Crew was tight..Japan expensive but the OB was one of the best experiences in my life..remember my boy D. Reyes, Sii, A, Lopez, Sigs, Boats (Williams), Ops berthing.Wild times, great memories.'member the filthy berthing barge
Vaughn, Jim profile iconGMC(SW)Oct 1993 – Aug 1996Ordnance
Greaves, CurtHT1Oct 10, 1993 – Dec 1, 1996R
Holbert, JeffPCSNOct 13, 1993 – Jun 30, 1996
Lindley, TimothySTG2Oct 14, 1993 – Jun 11, 1996CAShe was a good ship and I am sorry to see her sunk!
Foust, Lester E3Nov 1, 1993 – Mar 1, 1997Engineer
Childress, BertE2Dec 1993 – Jul 1995OD
Naus, JeremyDC2Dec 21, 1993 – Nov 16, 1996RLoved the OB and all the guys I met on it. Had some great times and was saddened to hear that she is at the bottom now.
Northrup, JustinFC2Dec 29, 1993 – Jun 1998CFTAS and Harpoon Sorry to hear they decommed her
Cuevas, Charles "chuck"SK2Dec 31, 1993 – Jan 2, 1997S1Learned how to be a leader thorough SK1 Wines, SK2 Greene, SKC Quijano - Thanks so much. You too DCCM(CMC) Smith - keep making that beer!
McCall, Devon/huggieE31994 – 1999S3
Brown, DonGMM31994 – 1996CMany of my old ship mates still out there? if so drop me a line
Hillyer, MikeIC21994 – 1997Engineering- fresh air snipe
Burke, Brian Aka TinyFC31994 – 1996CFBest ship ever! I miss her and her crew. I had some of the best times of my life on the OB. I miss the berthing inter-division throw downs. :) Good times. brianeburke@gmail.com
Bushnell, BrettE-3Jan 1994 – Aug 1995decklots of good times hello to stewy heard mack chad coby dirtyburt rote kauffman and ddderbis miss you guys.
Palacios, Chris (Uncle P)E4 / GSM3Jan 1994 – Jul 1997MP (Engineering)What’s up old timers!!! I had a lot of great memories while in Japan. Engineering Division was a hard drinking life!!!!!
Anderson, John "mickey"E2Jan 8, 1994 – Jan 8, 1995ODHUH! My stay on the O'brien was great coulda been better if I could have stayed out of trouble and away from Captain's Mass..I miss all the guy's from OD division..Just thought I'd let ya'll know that MICKEY STILL LIVES!
Cutchins, RobGSM3Jan 24, 1994 – Jan 22, 1997MP
McGinlay, John (Red)GSM3/E-4Jan 24, 1994 – Sep 19, 1997MP
Unroe, RobertQM2Feb 1994 – Dec 1999NAVIGATION
Unroe, Robert (Mr. Bean)QM2 SWFeb 1994 – Dec 1999NX NavigationMiss the OB. Miss the Vinny. Best times of my life.
Price, JamesSTGCFeb 1994 – Jun 1997CAWow, what a ship. Complete circus when I got there but pretty squared away by the time I PCSed. Made CPO here so it will always be special.
Horne, GaryGSM1Feb 14, 1994 – Feb 16, 1998MPFirst ship, out of Yokosuka. Most fun I've had on a ship was on this one. Great people, great ports, great accomplishments.
Burrow, KollinSC (MS)/E-3Mar 1994 – Nov 1996S-4I remember her fondly. Still have nightmares about LtCmdr Fiero though. If anyone wants to hit me up email me. iamkb4@hotmail.com
Dukes, DavidSM3Mar 1, 1994 – Mar 1, 1999on
Shepard, DanielDCFNMar 10, 1994 – Jun 10, 1996R
Cleghorn, BrianRM2May 9, 1994 – May 19, 1998Lots of great people and memories. Taught me a lot about being a man. I often think of the good times we had.
Taylor, DickCS1(SW)May 15, 1994 – Jun 9, 1997S-2Wow! I can not belive they did this! My first ship, my first family. Knub, Stew, Rob, Levi, Dwight, and others. knowing what an outstanding crew served aboard her. I miss the times. She was Family
McFarland, DanFC1Jun 16, 1994 – May 27, 1998CFThose pictures, the sinking... ouch!
Ramirez, JoseRM3Jul 17, 1994 – Oct 10, 1997OC DivisionI really learn how to be a great Sailor from great Leaders like ITCM Richardson, CW03 Crawley, ITC Jones, ITC Wahlic and many other shipmates...
Manzano, JoelE4/ GSM 3Jul 24, 1994 – Aug 23, 1996MPWorked om MER 1 FWD Engineroom and in charge of 3GTG RM.
Young, Matt "Supe"GSM2(SW)Aug 1994 – Oct 1998MP
Hobson, JesseFC1Aug 8, 1994 – Aug 16, 1998OEMGREAT SHIP, AND A BUNCH OF GREAT GUYS TO WORK WITH AND WORKED FOR ME!
Jakoby, John OSC[SW]/OSCS[SW}Aug 20, 1994 – Sep 8, 1996OI DIVGreat OPS Crew
French, PaulE5/STG2Sep 27, 1994 – Sep 9, 1997CAMy first and so far best ship, I had a great time and made a lot of awesome friends. The tempo was hectic, but very enjoyable. Go SONAR!!
Mahar, KevinSTG2Oct 1994 – Jun 1996CAGreat ship and great memories! Now that I am in the Air Force, I miss CA division, it will always rank as one of the greatest assignments and group of people I have ever worked with.
Stewart, Rob (Stew)BM3Oct 15, 1994 – Mar 10, 1997OD(DECK) I SERVED IN DECK DIVISION UNDER BM1 MACK AND BMC THOM. I ALSO SERVED WITH CHAD HANSON, BRETT BUSHNELL, AND MIKE KEBLUSEK. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY HI TO JON PUTNAM, BERT CHILDRESS, AND BM1 WILLIAMS WHOSE NAMES I SEEN ON THIS LIST.
Putnam, JonRM3Nov 1994 – Mar 1997oc
Southward, GlennSTGC(SW)Nov 2, 1994 – Nov 11, 1998CA, SonarAn awesome ship with a terrific crew! She was put through some hard times and came out strong. I served on the OB in 94-98 (as STG2 and STG1) and then again Jan 03 to Jun 04 as STGC.

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