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USS John Rodgers (DD 983) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John Rodgers (DD 983). 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 562 crew members registered for the USS John Rodgers (DD 983).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortenberry, Russell | DC3 | 1990 – 1993 | R | MIss you guys even though you musturd the hell outa me lol |
| Benn, Rodney | RM3 | 1990 – 1992 | OC | It is Great to see that all of you are doing well. |
Kilgore, Timothy  | FC3 | 1990 – | CM | Hello Fellas. I am still living life to it's fullest. Had some good times with you guy's on the "Ol Jolly Rodgers". How about those liquid lunches boy wasn't that the days. |
| Martinez, Angel R. | E6 | 1990 – 1992 | Combat | The best recognition I ever wanted while in the US Navy I got from the CO of the John Rodgers, Capt. Jack Carpenter in 1992; a ship's photo with his personal note thanking me for a job well done. Still have it today. |
| Clover, Cloveman | DC 3 | Jan 1990 – Sep 1991 | r | living free and riding my harley every day ,any of u like to ride e-mail me we'll ride! |
| Jackman, Sean | TMSN | Jan 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | Combat Systems | |
| Ludlum, Lou | Jan 1, 1990 – Nov 20, 1991 | Air | ||
| Justice, James | MR1 | Jan 8, 1990 – May 1995 | R | The Only MR. The John Rodgers was by far the best duty station that I ever served aboard during my naval career. I miss her and the great shipmates that I served with. Goodbye Sea (Strike) Eagle. |
| Hudak, Thomas | FCC(SW) | Jan 15, 1990 – Jul 15, 1993 | CM | |
| Richardson, Deric "rich" | E4 / GMG3 | Feb 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | CG | Hey Guys. Just found this site after some searching. Don't know if anyone will remember me, but we had some great times on MED 2-90 and LEO ops in the Carribean. I'm Army now. Drop me a line at deric.s.richardson@us.army.mil |
| Packard, Gary | PN2 (SW) | Feb 2, 1990 – Dec 15, 1993 | Ships Office | |
| Jones, Antonio | B M1 | Feb 10, 1990 – Oct 18, 1995 | ot/od/admin | enjoyed jrd had a great experience there from ct to ma to bm not to mention unitas 1995 a great time that was had by all, i am now retired and have several auto repair businesses , keep in touch if you remember me |
| Marshall, Doug | ENS-LT | Mar 1990 – Apr 1993 | Eleco, MPA, A-Cheng | It's SEP 2009, still in the NAV as a CDR. Can't beat GSCS Jeff Martin (not the old one) and my Ensign CPOs, EMC Schoeller and Samuelson. Great JO locker there, callaghan, soupiset, willingham, burgess, cannon, sewall |
| Swanson, Kelly | OS2 | May 1990 – Aug 1993 | OI | Greetings fellow ex-Strike Eagle shipmates. Good to see this website up and running. While others found their tour on the JRD to be one of many, four years was enough for me. Drop me a line if you recall who the hell I was. |
| Burg, William | HT2 | Jun 1990 – Dec 1993 | R | The other one of two guys here. Yup still at same company with Mac. After JRD did 2 years reserve at Groton then 3 in Seabees. Great adventure! |
| Pitman, John | FC2 | Jul 1990 – May 1995 | CG | Hey,guys. I want to say hi to all the fellas. I am l in SC working as a Paramedic. Scary,huh? Drop me a line...John |
| Martin, Reginald | PN3 | Jul 15, 1990 – Aug 15, 1991 | Supply | What's up Sean Jackman and Freddie Lewis? Great memories from Portsmouth, VA |
| Taylor, Dave "rip" | STG3 | Jul 18, 1990 – Jun 18, 1993 | CS | Quite a pile of names on here that I haven't seen in a while. |
| Gordon, Lamont/g-money | CTT1 | Aug 1990 – Apr 1993 | OT | |
| Dalton, Les | IC1(sw) | Aug 1990 – Jul 1992 | E-Div | Still alive retired in 2000 now live in Florida with my wife and youngest daughter. Started my own compaany doing alright |
| Mark, Cawthon | RMC | Aug 15, 1990 – Jul 15, 1993 | OC01/02 | Retired 1997 from Naval Space Command. I always tried to be a Chief that cared about his people and know my radio shack at the same time. Looking for OSCS Adams and Lt Marc Newton. There where many ass chewings on JR. |
| Gordon, Lamont/g-money | CTT1 | Aug 19, 1990 – Apr 5, 1993 | OT | The JRD was my first PCS afloat tour and it was full of memorable moments. I met a lot of good people onboard that ship. |
| Mitchell, Jerry /gramps | FC2 | Sep 1990 – May 1994 | CM | |
| Mitchell, Jerry/gramps | FC2 | Sep 28, 1990 – May 25, 1994 | Combat Systems | How is everybody doing? Miss you all.would like to hear from you , and BULL you know SEA SPARROW RULES ! |
| Pratt, Keith | GSEFN | Oct 1990 – May 1991 | Engineering | |
| Swartz, Tim | E-3 | Oct 18, 1990 – Jun 18, 1992 | Deck | |
| Holmes, Bobby | PN3 | Nov 1990 – Aug 1992 | Admin | |
| Melillo, Kenneth | FC2 | 1991 – 1995 | Combat Systems | CIWS Technician |
| Bevins, Scott | SH2 | 1991 – 1995 | Supply | |
| Fisher, Tom | ET-2 | 1991 – 1996 | Combat Systems | |
| Rascoe, Tracy | STG2 | 1991 – 1993 | CSA | Cool serving w/ White, Sauers and others in and out of the division-so bad with names these days! Worst and still tough is my dealing w/ the Sonar 4 Eductor Room incident for which there was/is no record of the event. |
| Dishaw, Joe | GMG1(SW) | Jan 1991 – Jun 1995 | CG | Yes I am still Alive & I did retire......To all of you guys that I endured Long days & Nights Underway with & When I Look Back that Time on JR was the most Memorable. Making Custom Knives and enjoying Retirement |
| Cannon, Robert | LT | Feb 1991 – Feb 1994 | Engineering | |
| Schulz, Rob | LT | Mar 1991 – Mar 1994 | Electrical | I currently live in Mansfield, Texas with my wife Shelly and 4 children, running a small financial planning practice. 15 years removed, I have yet to find a better group of guys than than the Sailors and JO's aboard the John Rodgers. |
| Earnshaw, Earnie | EN-3 | Mar 1991 – Oct 7, 1994 | Engineering | |
| Murray, Daniel | ENC | Mar 1991 – Aug 1994 | A-Division | Loved the Navy, then retired. Made a lot of memories while aboard this ship. Drug Interdiction OPS, UNITAS, Space Shuttle Fuel Tank Recovery, Yards in Portsmouth, VA. |
| Blair, Shannon | ET3 | Mar 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1993 | CE | Living in Raleigh NC, am friends with quite a few of y'all on Facebook, great memories on this Ship, Grenada was Amazing, I still go Deep Sea Fishing, but I don't wake up on the beach anymore! Strike Eagle! |
| Lewis, Freddie | PN2 | Apr 1991 – Apr 1994 | ADMIN/XX01 | HAD SOME GOOD TIMES ON BOARD (ESPECIALLY UNITAS AND CAYMAN ISLAND). SHOUT OUT TO MY FELLOW ADMIN BUDDIES. |
| Bourguignon, Robert | FC3 | May 1991 – May 1, 1993 | Went thru REFTRA on that boat. right in the middle we went to Grand Cayman. What a trip. | |
| Sibert, William | ET 2 | May 20, 1991 – Dec 31, 1995 | CE | Strike Eagle!! How could they Decom you? |
| Cox, Ken | FC3 | Jul 2, 1991 – Jul 7, 1992 | CS | Hello to all. Glad to of served with you. Thanks for the memories. |
| Ayers, Barry | Fireman | Jul 10, 1991 – Apr 10, 1993 | A Division | good times with good men |
| Thompson, Bob | GMM1 | Aug 1991 – Sep 1994 | CA | Had some fun on the old J.R. I retired in '96 working as a machinist and dabbling in a few other things. |
| Hardesty, Dean | FC2 | Oct 1991 – Sep 1994 | CM | Tomahawk Rule's Went on to do bigger and better things. Miss the good time's(Unitas 93) Dont miss the bad |
| Belcher, Billy | GSE2 | Oct 1991 – Nov 1996 | EM03 | Whats up Knuckle Heads!!!! Go Big Orange!!!! |
| Jones, Antonio | CTA2/BM2/CHIEF MAA | Oct 21, 1991 – Nov 21, 1995 | OT/OD/MAA | LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES |
| Black, Jeff | STG1(SW) | Oct 21, 1991 – Sep 5, 1995 | CS | From 10/91 - 8/95. If you were onboard then, shoot me a line. I retired (12/2000) and went to work as a Field Service Engineer at Intel and now am enrolled fulltime in college for Engineering. |
| McCray, Merritt | HT2 | Nov 1991 – Sep 14, 1994 | TWO GUYS | What's up SHIPPY'S ? Just saying hey . Two Guys is still alive and well , go figure somehow we both ended up at the same company. drop me a line if you remember us Mac4076@yahoo.com |
| Candreva, Philip | LT | Nov 4, 1991 – Oct 1, 1994 | Supply Officer | Best ship I served on! Super memories. Retired in 2006 as a CDR; still working for Navy as a civilian in California. |
| Wojnar, Donald | OS1 | Nov 30, 1991 – Jul 15, 1996 | OI | Friends will come and Friends will go, But True Friends will never be Forgotten. |
| Crenshaw, Jody | STG3 | Dec 2, 1991 – Dec 2, 1993 | CS | Hey nutheads! Just found this site and thought I would send a note. Hope all are doing well. Hubedog, call me 336-202-9936. I received a great email about the boat. I also wanted to track down Bauer's number. Everyone take care. Jody C |
| Prince, Donald | Dec 28, 1991 – Jan 17, 1995 | OD | SEVICE ABOARD THE RODGERS WAS QUITE AN EXPERIENCE,LOVED THE CREWMEMBERS. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN WORKING AS A FINANCIAL PLANNER. LET'S PLAN A REUNION |
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