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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Benfold (DDG 65). 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 180 crew members registered for the USS Benfold (DDG 65).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1995 | 1996 – 1999 | 2000 – 2004 | 2005 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurizzio, Riz | BM3 | Jan 1996 – Mar 1997 | DECK | Good Times Good Friends An experience that made me a better man!! |
| Samalekis, Steven | HM3 | Feb 1996 – Apr 5, 1997 | Admin | Plankowner |
| Reid, Jeff | ENFN (SW) | Feb 1996 – Nov 28, 1998 | A | Just found the website for the ship and interested in hearing from shipmates i toured with. |
| Olger, Reese | HMC | Feb 1996 – Feb 1999 | Nav/Admin | (PLANKOWNER) Hello crew, I hope that all of you are doing well. BENFOLD was an awesome experience that will never be duplicated. I am proud to have served with each one of you. |
| Kiley (Moran), Charity | SH3 | Feb 5, 1996 – Feb 19, 1999 | S3/MP | |
| Root, James | BM2 | Mar 1996 – Mar 1998 | OD | Plankowner |
| King, Dewayne | E-3 | May 1996 – Oct 1997 | ENGINEER | PLANKOWNER |
| Hansen, Brian | LTJG | Aug 10, 1996 – Apr 9, 1998 | OC Officer | I loved it. Made Benfold's first deployment. I enjoyed being on the ship, and knowing everyone there. |
| Rhodes, Alex | GSM2(SW) | Dec 20, 1996 – Dec 7, 2001 | M(ain) P(imps) | MISS THE MEMORIES!! LOVED THE "BEST DAMN SHIP IN THE NAVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" |
| Double, Willie | OS3 | 1997 – 2000 | OI | Was one of the greatest experiences of my life, thank each and every one of you for being a part of it, fair winds and following seas |
| Bartz, Brad | MS1 | Feb 24, 1997 – Sep 26, 1998 | S-5 | I was on the benfold but the crews leadership did not reflect professional standards.Few too many "earned" ESWS. It was handed to the crew. Love the real navy, good people on board but the cpo's were a joke,abused their rank often. Sad |
| Schneider, Brent | ETC(SW) | Mar 29, 1997 – Mar 10, 2000 | CE | Excellent tour on a great ship with one hell of a crew. I am proud to have served with all of you. We did a great job of taking care of ships business and each other. Great times while on liberty! Thailand, Australia and Cabo come to mind. |
| Summers, Kirk | GSM3 | May 1997 – Jun 28, 1999 | mp | Well I was on the best damn ship in the U.S. Navy |
| White, Curtis | SM2 | May 25, 1997 – Dec 30, 2001 | The sexiest man alive!!! | |
| Earn, Donita | GSM3 | Jun 17, 1997 – Jun 7, 1999 | Main Propulsion | |
| Burger, Larry | EN1 (SW) | Aug 1997 – 1999 | A-Div | Just found this web page seen some familar names good to know your still out and about, Retired from the Navy in 2000 |
| Arford, Jan (Janetta) | CTO2 | Aug 1997 – Feb 1998 | Ops | |
| Trantham, Richard | SM2 | Aug 1, 1997 – Dec 1, 1997 | SIGS | Served a short wile had a great time. Transfered to the USS Rentz. Since have crossed rated to MAster-At-Arms MA1 |
| Earn, Donita | GSM2 | Aug 1, 1997 – Aug 22, 1999 | Engineering/Main Propulsion | Hello to everyone....if you would like to contact me you can at donita@prespoint.org. |
| Kwak, Sok San | E4 | Aug 19, 1997 – Jul 1, 2006 | S4 | |
| Flanagan, NC1 (Kelly) AKA Snake Lady | NC1(AW) | Sep 1997 – May 1999 | Nav / Admin | Best Damn ship in the Navy.. Cheers CDR Abrashoff Now I work for the best damn Aviation Company..Eclipse Aviation.. Earned the Silver anchor for the ship.. not the best but a good start!! |
| Sebock, Matt(biscuit) | GSE2 | Sep 1997 – Aug 2000 | MP | |
| Burger, Larry | EN1 (SW) | Sep 1997 – Oct 1998 | A-Division | Just found this sight, met a lot of great people I retired from the Navy in Aug of 2000 but I have so many memories from my time in the Navy some bad but mostly good, would like to hear from any shipmates |
| Hornback, Jared | E-6/FC1 | Oct 1997 – Jan 2002 | CF | The best SPY Radar tech ever! |
| Farias, Carlos | ET2(SW) | Oct 6, 1997 – Sep 1, 1999 | CE | |
| Adams, Nathan | EN2(SW) | Nov 1997 – Jan 1999 | A-gang | man the memories... I think I can put a face to everyone on here. e-mail me at desratt@excite.com glad to see ms1 bartz is still himself. |
| Davis, Jeff | FCC | Jan 1998 – Jan 2000 | CG | |
| Doak, Jessica | E5 | Jan 1, 1998 – May 10, 2001 | OD | I have many wonderful and crazy memories of my tour on the Benfold. It truly was an experience he of a lifetime. |
| Seales, Jaime | GSE2 | Jan 1, 1998 – Sep 1, 2000 | Engineering | |
| Astore, Sabrina | BM3 | Feb 1998 – Sep 2000 | OD | |
| Powell, Armetha | OS2 | Feb 11, 1998 – Jun 3, 2003 | OI | |
| Estrella, Rogelio-roy (Boats) | E5/BM2 | Mar 2, 1998 – Apr 20, 2003 | OD01 | Currently Stationed @ NCBM, Miramar. Planning on taking orders to Bahrain late summer of 06. Miss everyone who knew me during my tour, and thanks to those who made it a memorable one. Hope to hear from some of you, until then I wish everyone the best |
| Shaw, James | SN | Apr 23, 1998 – Jan 7, 2002 | OD | |
| Shaw, James | RMSN/SN | Apr 23, 1998 – Jan 7, 2002 | OC/OD | I had alot of fun and enjoyed being onboard the Benfold. I do miss being aboard and the crew. Too bad my laptop crashed and I lost all the great pictures I had. :( |
| Artis, Michael | OS2 | Jun 30, 1998 – Mar 15, 2003 | OI | A lot of good times. I am medically retired now and enjoying life |
| Herrera, Resty | DK1(SW/AW) | Jul 2, 1998 – Apr 8, 2002 | S-4 | |
| Davis, Shawn | OS1 | Aug 30, 1998 – Oct 12, 2003 | OI | |
| Dean, Russell | STG2 (SW) | Sep 1998 – Jul 2002 | CA / WT | |
| Wilcox, Harold | YN2 | Dec 10, 1998 – Dec 10, 2001 | EX | |
| Anderson, April | GSE2 | 1999 – 2001 | MP/GSE Shop | This was the frigging good ship lollipop. Heaven on earth. I had a great time & miss a lot of you. Ruting thanx for leting me hang w/ you. Old Spice keep it real! Oil Lab rocks-GSEs rock except one, u can bite me. |
| Seales, Jay | GSE2 | Jan 1, 1999 – Jul 1, 2000 | Engineering | Best Damn Ship in the Navy!! I had a blast but love the civilian life a bit more. Hit me up if you remember me. |
| Morris, Lawrence | CHIEF | Jan 19, 1999 – Feb 22, 2003 | CF | CF was the best division I was ever a part of. I miss everyone. |
| Nesbitt, Harold | STG1 (SW) | Mar 15, 1999 – Nov 15, 2003 | CA / WT | My time on board was varied from a great beginning to an aggrevating end. The crew was tight and we knew how to get the job done. Sea Swap sucked and our crew got a bad rap when it should have been recognized for the hard work. |
| Burton, Kenneth “senior Chief Diesel” | GSCS | Mar 15, 1999 – 2002 | Engineering Department | Thanks to all my shipmates who my time aboard a true adventure. |
| Goode, Mark | OS2 | May 15, 1999 – Dec 15, 1999 | OI | I was an OSSR When I was on board. I was TAD from COMTHIRDFLT for the deployment that year. I'm currently stationed at TPU Great Lakes, IL. |
| Cooke, Peter (Cookie) | GM2 | May 16, 1999 – Jan 25, 2002 | CM | |
| Mitchell, Nick | SN | Jul 30, 1999 – Feb 1, 2001 | OD | |
| Hernandez, Jefte | BM1 | Jul 31, 1999 – Dec 2003 | OD | Got to the Benfold while on deployment as a seaman apprentice and left as a second class boatswain's mate. Definitely the best damn ship in the navy, at least when I was there from 1999 until 2003 before crew swap. |
| Maxim, Joseph (Madmax) | FC1(SW) | Jul 31, 1999 – Apr 10, 2003 | CF | Proud member of the "Best Damn Division on the Best Damn Ship in the Navy. Benfold was my second favorite ship, had tons of great experiences and great people to work with. |
| Uvalle, Elijah | E-6/ DC1 | Aug 1, 1999 – Dec 3, 2001 | REPAIR | I WAS ON THE BENFOLD FOR A SHORT WHILE. BUT THIS WAS MY BEST COMMAND EVER!!! |
| Sikes, Derek | HT1 | Aug 20, 1999 – Mar 18, 2002 | Repair | Good times. I miss it. Shore Duty is boring compared to the Benfold's wild years! |
| Sikes, Derek | HT1 | Sep 1, 1999 – Jul 31, 2003 | REPAIR | |
| Masrelian, Rozie | NC1(SW) | Nov 1999 – May 2003 | WM | |
| Foos, Paul | DC2 | Nov 2, 1999 – May 4, 2003 | Repair | The best time I ever had in the Navy. Well it was the only ship I had been attatched too. Liked the crew and enjoyed sea. |
| Foos, Paul | E-5/DC2 (SW) | Nov 2, 1999 – Apr 4, 2003 | Repair | Posting again to get an account. Keep the Benfold the Best Damn Ship in the Navy! |
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