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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 507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez, Richard | E-3 / SN | 2001 – 2003 | DECK ROW / OD-01 | |
| Giraldo, Julio | IT1(SW) | 2001 – 2004 | CE | |
| Groom, Nathan | ET3/IC3/MA2 (SW) | Jan 12, 2001 – Jun 27, 2003 | CE | I would have never made it through my tour on VFG if I didnt have the kind of brotherhood we had in CE-03. I would go back in a heartbeat to serve with those guys, and yes that includes you too carnie. Gyro for life! -EC3 |
| Hockett, Jeremy/ugh | E-6 | Mar 2001 – Apr 2004 | CO | It's not every day you can shoot up the harbor and get away with it. I can olny think the CO/XO/CMC and CWO Wright for me still being in think you and every one else. I wish I had enuff room to put in every memory but I know you all have 1 |
| Cook, Daniel | E-6/BM1 | Mar 1, 2001 – Oct 1, 2003 | OD- DECK | WAS ON THE "HAPPY VALLEY". WE WERE SOME UNDERWAY SAILORS. NOW I AM HAPPILY RETIRED! WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD SHIPMATES. COOKNEM@GRICS.NET INSURV 2003 WAS A BLAST. TOO BAD DECK WAS ONLY ONE TO PASS. YOU ENGINEERS KILLED A SHIP! |
| Williamson, Brad | EN2 | Mar 2, 2001 – Sep 16, 2004 | A GANG | NEVER AGAIN |
| Williamson, Brad | EN2 | Mar 2, 2001 – Sep 2004 | A | Ah the good ole days |
| Stone, Chris | LCDR | Apr 2001 – Mar 2004 | WEPS/CS | A terrific ship manned by even better sailors... what a shame to see her go! |
| Benezue, John | TM2 | Apr 2001 – Oct 2002 | CA | "So, I wonder if hitting this warhead with a rubber mallett will set of the torpedo? What do you think, Ms. Dawson?" |
| Sok, Casey | FC/2 | May 9, 2001 – Aug 9, 2003 | CG 04 | The Valley Girl was the first ship of my Navy life, but unfortunately not the last. CIWS FC's are the only real FC's that existed on this pig. |
| Liwanag, Rocky | EM1(SW) | May 13, 2001 – Aug 19, 2004 | ELECTRICAL (E) | Its has been a pleasure serving in this great cruiser and with its crew. |
| Harvey, David | FC2 | May 18, 2001 – Aug 2004 | CF | Troy, you need help. |
| Ward, Robert | GSM2(SW) | Jun 20, 2001 – Dec 4, 2003 | MP | Had a blast |
| Bindara, Nathan | YN3 | Sep 1, 2001 – May 5, 2003 | NX(The Best) | Good times! Miss all my buddies that I lost contact with - Sargent, Loera, Clinton, Shabazz, Clifton, Verdell, England kid, Gooden (Big Good), Ramirez, Stenton(slapped dawson's butt), and everyone else that I can't remember. Hit me up! |
| Keil, Brendan | GM1(SW) | Sep 1, 2001 – Jan 15, 2004 | CG DIV | |
| Marcum, James L. | IC2(SW) | Sep 4, 2001 – | CE | My first underway with this ship was on 9/11/01. What a HELL of a way to start!!! |
| Giraldo, Julio | IT1 | Sep 20, 2001 – Aug 30, 2004 | IS01 | Like with everything else, I had good and bad memories, mostly good. Had a really good time on deployment, met some really great people with whom I still keep in touch with and it was sad to see her go. Decommissioning Crew. |
| Tadewald, Brad | OS2 (SW) | Sep 22, 2001 – Aug 31, 2004 | OI | I Found out now that I am on a new ship, that the crew and brotherhood of the VFG was one that cannot be surpassed. It was a great ship and learned alot about myself and life. |
| Irons, Kevin | GMC | Oct 1, 2001 – Aug 31, 2004 | Co | Decomissioning Crew |
| Kim, Frank | LTJG | Oct 26, 2001 – Oct 28, 2003 | S-2/S-3/S-4 | Worked hard. Good time. She will be missed. |
| Meyers, Brian "skull" | ITC | Oct 27, 2001 – Jul 1, 2004 | OC | One of the truly great warships. To decom and sink her is travesty and a sin. Some bean-counting bureaucratic politician policy wonk will go straight to Hell for allowing it. Ahoy old mates! Drop me a line. |
| Wright, James | CWO3 | Nov 20, 2001 – Jul 19, 2004 | OM | |
| Burke-mccandless, Christopher | EW2, NOW CTT1 | Dec 18, 2001 – Jul 15, 2004 | OM | good times and bad times. glad i was there even though it sucked major a$$ sometimes mutil8r69@yahoo.com or find me on TWS |
| Etherton, Andrew | OS1 | Jan 25, 2002 – Jul 2004 | OI | Talked alot of crap about this boat when i was on it. But going to another ship and looking back on it, i miss it. Was a great warship. Made some great friends that i still talk to. Can't wait to get back down to San Diego. See you soon! |
| Harris, Marcell | OS2 | Jan 29, 2002 – | DECOMM CREW | IS STILL THE BEST SHIP AND CREW THAT I HAVE HAD. |
| Miller, Josh | E-5 GM2 (SW) | Feb 2002 – 2004 | CO | Interesting experience serving on the VFG. Didn't realize how good it was until I went to my next command.. Still in San Diego, contact at noodles_262@yahoo.com |
| Abakpa, Abraham | HM2(SW) | Feb 22, 2002 – Aug 30, 2004 | MEDICAL | |
| Jones, Dave | IS2 | Apr 22, 2002 – Apr 1, 2003 | Intel | Missed the decom. Good last ship to end my navy time. Had alot of fun on there. Sad to see her go. Back out in hawaii working intel issues as a contractor..less hours MORE pay. Shoot me an email. rascus00@yahoo.com If any of you get to HI let me know |
| Sok, Casey | FC2 | May 9, 2002 – Aug 9, 2004 | CG | As many others have said, the Valley Forge was my first ship. Fortunately She was my best, F**K the USS Milius!!! |
| Robbins, Richard | GSE2(SW) | Jun 2002 – May 2004 | MP | IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE SERVING ON THE HAPPY VALLEY. |
| Feyedelem, Mike | CDR | Jul 25, 2002 – Aug 31, 2005 | Executive Officer | An absolutely fantastic ship and incredible crew. We sailed into harm's way in support of OIF and the crew accomplished every mission with pride and professionalism. I will always reflect on my time aboard VFG with great fondness. |
| Zamarripa, Jesus (Jesse) | FC3(SW) | Aug 10, 2002 – Aug 11, 2004 | CG | This was my 2nd pearl! and first out of CIWS C School. It was the Best crew i ever had a pleasure to serve with. Many many Great "Z" memories! Sok I love Cheese! and Ugg your a crazy S.O.B.! |
| Clingman, Christopher | CTM2 | Aug 26, 2002 – Aug 19, 2004 | OM | |
| Williams, Scott | CTR2 | Sep 6, 2002 – Aug 31, 2004 | OM-02 | |
| Nguyen, Minh | BM3 (FMF/SW) | Sep 25, 2002 – Jan 7, 2004 | OD | |
| Eriksen, Eric | MACS | Oct 2002 – Aug 2004 | CMAA | I miss my time on the Forge, she was a great ship. Great group of people, I am thankful for the privledge of serving on her. |
| Griffith, Michael | QM3/QUARTERMASTER | Oct 16, 2002 – Apr 30, 2004 | Operations | I helped decomission Valley-Forge and transfered to the USS Jarrett FFG33 where I advanced to third class petty officer.. |
| Hall, Stacy | STG1(SW) | Oct 31, 2002 – Aug 2004 | CA | |
| Zuniga, Jorge (Turtle) | DC3(SW) | Nov 1, 2002 – Aug 30, 2004 | This was my ship and I sure will miss her. | |
| Chalue, Jeff | ENC(SW) | Nov 2, 2002 – Sep 30, 2003 | My last ship before Retiring. A great ship, a great crew. Should have been kept. Thanks to all for a job well done during Iraqi Freedom | |
| Mosandl, Colin Moe | GSE3 | Nov 25, 2002 – Aug 1, 2004 | mp | I'm glad to say that I will never have to do it again |
| Twano, Eugene | EMC | Dec 3, 2002 – Aug 31, 2004 | Electrical, MP & | Great Ship with a lot of characters amongst the crew. Hope to see her again on the Discovery Channel. |
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