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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Russell (DDG 59). 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 175 crew members registered for the USS Russell (DDG 59).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1995 | 1996 – 1999 | 2000 – 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittle, Michael | 1996 – 1998 | |||
| Gottlieb, Stephen | EN3 | 1996 – 1999 | eng - a | was on russell for her first two tours. Served under Cmdrs Daly, Anhalt, and Boorda. she was a good ship, with a great crew. far and away the worst time of my life. you boys take care of her, I hate how much I loved her. |
| Denevan, Frank "dirt" | BM3 | Feb 1996 – Apr 1999 | OD-O1 | I really enjoyed my time on the Russell. Did not know how much until I was gone. I am currently an electrician and a BM2 in the reserves with NMCB 23. Miss the friends I made, especially those from deck division! |
| Camacho, Adrian | Feb 1, 1996 – Jul 1, 1999 | R | The Russell was my first ship.I worked with a good group of guys | |
| Monteverde, Matt | BM3 | Feb 28, 1996 – Dec 4, 1999 | OD01/ DECK DIV | Living in FLAGSTAFF, AZ where I am Corporal with the Flagstaff PD. Been a cop here for 10 years. SWAT for 7 of them. Remembering all the boys from OD01. WHITEHEAD, DESTA, NATHAN, BROWN, VEE, PLONG. Thanks for the times. |
| Michel, Jose | BM | Nov 10, 1996 – Jul 7, 2000 | DECK | |
| Joseph, Marvin A.k.a Jojo | IT2 | Feb 5, 1997 – Sep 15, 2001 | That was my first ship and last ship. I started out as a deck dawg and moved on to radio central as an IT man. Made lots of good friends too. Now as a elementary school teacher I tell my kids about many of my fascinating stories of the navy | |
| Jones, Darryl | ICC | Mar 3, 1997 – Aug 1, 2001 | E | By far the best sea tour I ever had. I qualified EOOW, ESWS and was promoted to IC1. Then went on to make ICC at next command. |
| Velasquez, Regan "Vee" | BM3 | Jun 21, 1997 – Jun 21, 2000 | OD 01 | Russell was my only ship, and it was the best ship. I miss my shipmates, specially the deck guys. I'm now a Registered Nurse at las vegas. Would love to hear from old shipmates!! |
| Marsh, Gavin | DC2 | Jul 15, 1997 – Aug 6, 2000 | repair | |
| Paulus, Michael | FC3-FC1 | Sep 21, 1997 – Sep 21, 2002 | CO | |
| Bell, Mark | YNC | Oct 1997 – Dec 1999 | X | |
| Allison, Christopher | E-5/BM2 | Oct 15, 1997 – Nov 3, 2001 | OD01 | RECRUITER NAVY RECRUITING STATION ST.PETERSBURG |
| Carlson, Jeff "gator" | SK1 | Nov 10, 1997 – Jun 10, 2001 | Supply | Served on Russell for four years, retired in 2004 and now work for NOAA. |
| Gill, Timothy | E-5/FC2(SW) | 1998 – 2003 | CO | |
| Moreland, Bradley B | SH3 (SW) | Jan 1998 – May 5, 2001 | S3 | |
| Chrisman, Jeremy "goat" | SM3 | Jan 1998 – Nov 4, 2001 | nav/admin | back when it was at its best |
| Salas, Chris | OSSN - OS2(SW) | Jan 1, 1998 – Sep 22, 2002 | OI | Best ship in the fleet during this time. One of the best of my life. |
| Lytle, Adam | gsmfn Lytle | Feb 1998 – Sep 2001 | engineering GS | |
| Crispin, Jerry | GSE1(SW) | Feb 13, 1998 – Mar 8, 2002 | MP | Stationed at Great Lakes TSC. |
| Nono, Nicanor | GSM2 | Feb 19, 1998 – Jan 2, 2002 | MP | |
| Lanas, Patricio | STG 2 (SW) | Feb 26, 1998 – Feb 20, 2001 | CA | |
| Darbonne, Emerson | STG2 | Mar 1998 – Jun 2002 | CA | Three deployments were plenty for me. Got out, got my BA from LSU (geaux tigers), having fun as a civilian. Miss that great big ocean, though. |
| Onsgard, Jeremy (Opie) | DC2 | Apr 1998 – Mar 2002 | Repair | Had alot of good times and made alot of great friends. |
| Wilkinson, Gregg | FC2(SW) | Apr 1998 – Jun 2002 | CF | |
| Tuisamatatele, Albert-tee | SK3-LS1 | Apr 1998 – Mar 2002 | S1 | THE BEST COMMAND WITH A LOT OF GREAT SAILORS AND LEADERS. UNTIL SOMEONE SHOWED UP AND THOUGHT HE WAS KING OF SINGAPORE IN 2001-2002 DEPLOYMENT. WASSUP BITCHES. HOPE ALL U ARE DOING FINE. NO U CAN'T HAVE THAT PART LOL. |
| Conrad, Ben | IC1 | Jun 1998 – Mar 2002 | E | Learned alot onboard thanks to the engineers. Left the ship to Pecom DDG-89. Currently instructing at CNED Philadelphia |
| Minchew, Lance | MA1(SW) | Aug 1, 1998 – Oct 2002 | CF | Transferred to NSGA Hawaii. Still there due to leg injury. Converted to MA in 2003. |
| Coho, Nutz | IT1 | Oct 16, 1998 – May 26, 2002 | OR | NAS Whidbey Island VAQ-132. EAOS: Now resides in Niagara Falls, NY |
| Plong, Tom | BM3 | Nov 1998 – Jul 2002 | OD 01 | My first and last command ; ) |
| Smith, Monta | SK2 (SW) | Dec 27, 1998 – May 2, 2002 | A-GANG, ER, and S-1 | Of course i thought the ship sucked when i was there, but when i got to my next ship after shore duty, i realised how much the navy had changed. Its much more of a back stabbing war, mixed with stupid shit here in Yokosuka, Japan.USS LASSEN |
| Turbyfill, David | SM2/NOW MA1 | 1999 – 2000 | NAV | |
| Kenton, Jeromy "Jay" Aka Twitch | OSSR-OS2 (NOW OS1) | Jan 19, 1999 – Jun 2004 | OI | I had a lot of good memories from the Russell. I think I was there during her prime. Had an awesome division and great Crew. Would like to keep in contact with some old shipmates. I'm at ATGPAC San Diego now as an instructor. |
| Charette, Jamie | QM2(SW) CURRENTLY MA2(SW) | Mar 11, 1999 – Oct 15, 2002 | NAV | When I was on the ship I hated it but now that I look back I realize that it was a great time of my life. Thank You RUSSELL |
| Kirkland, Daniel | PN2(SW) | Apr 1999 – Oct 2002 | NX | Great ship. |
| Bouchard, Scott | FC1 | Apr 19, 1999 – Jan 1, 2004 | CO | Now stationed at RTC Great Lakes, FFTU (Fire Fighting Training Unit) Got kicked out of RDC for TATTOOS (IMAGINE THAT!!!!!!!!!!) |
| Sitton, Micheal | HT2 | Sep 14, 1999 – May 20, 2001 | ER01 | medically retired |
| Smith, James | FC1(SW) | Nov 1999 – Nov 2003 | CF | Had some good and bad times on her. Two deployments with lots of drunken memories. Thanks for all the fun shipmates. |
| Daniel, Marcus | GM2 TO GM1(SW) | Nov 11, 1999 – Dec 1, 2003 | CX VLS | Lots of Good Times on Russell Da Love Muscle!! 2 WESTPACs, Lots of Singha and Tiger Beer! Great Crew, Great group of guys in Combat Systems, Outstanding Division. 'Sup Smitty, Brooklyn!! Ummm Steak Dinner!! Steak Dinner!!! |
| Smith, James | FC1(SW) | Nov 29, 1999 – Nov 17, 2003 | CF | The Russell was something of memory we worked hard and played even harder. There are some bad memories but some lasting great ones that I will never forget. RIP to FC2 Joseph Dancer you will never be forgotten. |
| Eltringham, Brian | MSC | Dec 1999 – Oct 2000 | S-2 | |
| Jobe, Bryan | MA2 (SW) STARTED AS FN | Dec 1999 – Jan 2003 | ENGINEERING | Russell; my first ship and first command. It turned a boy into a man. Many experiences and lessons were learned. I was also the Search and Rescue Swimmer for the Russell. Currently stationed at Port Hueneme CA. Leaving for Atsugi Japan in February 06 |
| Arboleda, Edwin | CSCS(SW) | Dec 11, 1999 – Jun 4, 2003 | S-2 | The "Mighty Warship Russell" was my best tour. Great Ship and Crew, I wish I was back onboard! Currently serving as Department Head Presidential Food Service at The White House. |
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