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USS Valley Forge (CG 50) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Valley Forge (CG 50). 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 509 crew members registered for the USS Valley Forge (CG 50).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer, Jr | e2 | 1997 – Nov 13, 1998 | operations | would like to meet some old shipmates that havent seen in a long time |
Taylor, Shawn  | deck/e-2 | Jan 1997 – Oct 7, 1997 | deck | my first and only ship i served on sad to hear that it was decomed |
| Smith, Jerry | FCCS(SW) | Feb 4, 1997 – | CF/CSMC | Glad to be a part of the history of VALLEY FORGE. Many life long friends made. Was a sad evening 30 Aug 2004...when the lights went out on the mast. More than a ship...She was home. |
| Carson, Charles | GSM3 | Feb 12, 1997 – Jun 14, 0200 | MP | What a ship this was, lots of cool people served on it when i was there. Still think it is a hunk of crap |
| Smith, Mike "Gq" | LT | Feb 12, 1997 – Oct 1, 1998 | COMMO | In my brief experience as a SWO, there has never been, nor do I think there will be, a more talented, cohesive, sierra hotel team of professionals in the fleet. We were all shipmates, and above all else, we were all friends. Hats off to VFG! |
| Landers, Cam | ET3 | Apr 1997 – Mar 2000 | CE | I miss the happy valley some times. I miss the guys in CE, Crabtree, Luke, Hayman, Ecklof, Womack. You guys were great! Heres hoping that everyone is doing well and is happy! |
| Good, C | IT2 | Apr 1997 – Jan 2000 | OC | Great ship with a 1 class crew! Sad to see her gone before her time. The good news is that we keep her alive inside. |
| Marquez, Alvin | GSM1(SW) | Jun 15, 1997 – Jun 15, 1999 | MP | Awesome ship with great crew on board except "GSMC Brinkman".(Navy's big mistake) |
| Gosselin, Norm "Goose" | PO1/CTR1(SW) | Jun 28, 1997 – Jul 1, 2000 | OM | Excellent Ship and sad to see it decommissioned. |
| Graham, Scott | STGCS | Jul 1, 1997 – Jul 1, 2001 | CA | My best memories of my service are onboard the USS VALLEY FORGE!!! |
| Heames, Jeffrey | LT | Jul 25, 1997 – Mar 15, 1999 | FIRST and ONLY | I am not alone when I say that VALLEY FORGE was someting special. It has been an honor and privelage to serve wtih such a great crew on such a fine ship. And though her days are numbered, she will always have a fond place in my heart. THANK YOU. |
| Hampton, Vaughn (Hampdog) | OS2 | Aug 28, 1997 – Sep 2, 2002 | OI | Never forget the VFG, those of you that were there know what I'm talking about. Loved the crew and the ship the good with the bad. |
| Saucedo, Eric | QM3 | Oct 1997 – Jan 8, 2001 | nn | good times |
| Clement, Quinton "clem" | HM3 (SW) | Oct 1997 – Apr 1999 | MHO1/ DECK | It was probably the greatest times of my life. Great friends and great places we went.... |
| Henderson, Joel "Hendo" | BMSN | Oct 25, 1997 – Sep 25, 1999 | Deck | Saw many faces and went many places. Was shocked to hear of her decommissioning, despite her being my 2nd ship I considered her my 1st home away from home. |
| Crabtree, Greg | ET2(SW) | Nov 1997 – Oct 2001 | CE | If the minimum wasn't acceptable it wouldn't be called the minimum. |
| Terry, Dennis / Chuck Or Chucky | E-4 | Nov 1997 – Jul 28, 2001 | s-3 | worked with some very interesting people during my time on "happy valley". had great times in the supply department. i work in corrections as a officer now. |
| Riddell, Joe "flash" | CTR1(SW) | Nov 26, 1997 – Dec 25, 2000 | OM | I was helping my son w/a school project on his heritage and looked up the Forge and was shocked to see that it was recently decom'd. Sad to hear this! I served w/alot of great men on that ship and wish all who served on her the best!!! |
| Matlock, Dan | FN | Dec 1997 – Oct 7, 2000 | mp | some of the darkest times of my life |
| Abrao, Jason | DC2 | Dec 1997 – Jul 2001 | R | I don't know how I survived some of the port calls during SouthPac 2000! |
| Romana, Anthony | MS3 | Dec 1, 1997 – Nov 9, 2001 | S-2 | What can I say about the forge. Good times , bad times , worse times, the best times. I remember my friends, Rudolpho Valasquez, Dao Nguen , Manny Villanueva, Everet Lloyd, Charlie Charleston , Bill Savere . And much mor |
| Meyers, Andrew | E-6/IT1 | Dec 10, 1997 – Oct 3, 2001 | OC | I met and learned from alot of people on this ship especially during my ESWS qualification. I have made alot of friends and still keep in touch with some. My division was awesome and everyone worked together as a team. |
| Arnold, Jay "Arnie" | QM2 | Dec 12, 1997 – Nov 10, 2001 | Navigation | Well for those who served with me on the Forge, had some great times, it was a pleasure to serve with you, hopefully to see some of you in my navy career |
| Littleton, Barry | FC2 | 1998 – 2000 | CBS | MK86 GFCS tech |
| Lucero, Dan | STG1(SW) | 1998 – 2000 | AS | Sorry to see a ship of that class and caliber be used as target practice. |
| Hall, Justin | ET3 | 1998 – 2000 | CE | |
| Bates, Leslie | E-5/BM2(SW) | 1998 – 2000 | Operations/Deck | Sailors in Deck Department challenged my leadership skills to the max. I learned so much about my rating onboard this ship more than any of the rest. |
| Hughes, Fred | CWO2 | Jan 1998 – Jan 2000 | OM | Great ship - excellent bunch of folks to work with. The mustangs were great to hang with. |
| Harbourne, Luke | ET3 | Jan 1, 1998 – Nov 24, 2000 | CE | Had fun on this ship. Sad to see it go |
| Conner, Charles | WAS BM2 NOW MA2 | Jan 3, 1998 – Jan 2, 2002 | Deck | I had a awesome time aboard the USS Valley Forge. To bad that young ship had to go so soon. |
| Deavers, Rahsan | FC1(SW) | Jan 22, 1998 – Jan 11, 2002 | CF | The best ship and the best division in the fleet.Lots of geat memories. |
| Means, Damian | OS2 | Feb 1, 1998 – Feb 1, 2000 | OI | Holla at ya boy |
| Wilde, Craig | OS2/E-5 | Feb 13, 1998 – Aug 1, 2003 | OI | Good Ship with some great memories. Glad that they finally sunk it. Wish I could've seen it. |
| Wolfe, Michael | ET3 | Feb 13, 1998 – Nov 10, 2001 | CE | |
| Cone, Scott | HM3 | Feb 14, 1998 – May 31, 2000 | MH01 | Hey fellas, send me an email and let me know how you guys are doing. |
| Enriquez, Julian | DECK SN/YN3 | Feb 14, 1998 – Mar 16, 2001 | DECK/NAVADMIN | I'm glad I served onboard the VALLEY FORGE. Some of my closest friends are from CG50. It was fun while it lasted. Higgy, Salinas,Terry,Clay,Diaz,Pancho,Gagnon, Randall,Arriola, lingard Assah and to all those i was unable to mention. |
| Ecklof, Chad | ET2 | May 1, 1998 – Dec 17, 2001 | CE | Lots of great memories from the CE04 "Penthouse". Thank you to the enlisted members of CE Division for all the laughs and good times. |
| Velasquez, Rodolfo | CS1 (SW/AW) then MS2 | May 1, 1998 – Aug 19, 2002 | S-2 | Great Ship, learned my first steps in the Navy. I Had great times and have a lot of good memories. Currently completed my tour onboard USS NIMITZ and going ashore to NASNI. |
| Pieger, Barry | E-2 | Aug 15, 1998 – Oct 15, 1999 | Deck | Great memories with the deck guys. several capt masts later and a court martial. Not a day goes by without thinking of the wonderful times we had with the ship |
| Street, John | MS3 (SW) | Sep 19, 1998 – Jun 21, 2003 | S-2 | IT WAS A GREAT SHIP WITH A MATCHING CREW. i HAD A GREAT TIME ONBOARD WITH GREAT FRIENDS.SHE WILL BE MISSED. |
| Street, John | MS3 | Sep 19, 1998 – Jun 21, 2003 | S-2` | |
| Bush, Jason | CTO3 | Oct 1, 1998 – Dec 1, 2000 | OM | Doing well guys, hope you are too. Would have never made it through unless I had some of you as friends. jasonbush77@hotmail.com (go to myspace) |
| Heller, Sean | E-4/GSE 3 | Oct 1, 1998 – Sep 8, 1999 | MP | |
| Light, Eric | OS 2 | Oct 20, 1998 – Nov 19, 1999 | OI | Met up with the Forge in the gulf during the last two weeks of operations during WestPac '98. Them two weeks were two weeks to long. Worked with and partied with great guys up in CIC. Sad to hear she is decommed. |
| Jones, Kevin | OS2 | Nov 10, 1998 – Oct 18, 2000 | OI | She finally got decommed. whats up to all the crew from southpac |
| Nebeker, Scott | SK2 | Dec 1998 – Dec 2000 | S-1 | Anyone still living in San Diego? If so, let's meet for lunch and catch up. |
| Gagnon, Gary | yn | Dec 1, 1998 – 2001 | Admin | Great times with the rest of the admin pukes. Thanks for the memories. |
| Dial, Troy "Diesel | FC3/FC2 | Dec 7, 1998 – Aug 31, 2004 | CF | I was on this bad boy for 6 years. It was fun, but sometimes challenging. Learned a lot about playing jokes and stepping up to your mistakes. |
| Dial, Tdog | MA2/FC2 | Dec 7, 1998 – Aug 30, 2004 | CF05 | I had fun on there, did a lot pranks on people. If only Rodriguez knew what people did to cigarettes and his coffee mug, Everyone else did. I learned on this ship how to dispose of Drain babies properly, thanks to training videos in R R 1. |
| Ladera, Chris | FC1(SW) | Dec 7, 1998 – Nov 3, 2002 | CF |
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