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USS Ohio (SSBN 726) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Ohio (SSBN 726). 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 223 crew members registered for the USS Ohio (SSBN 726).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1991 | 1992 – 1997 | 1998 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Bartek, MatthewDS2Jul 1977 – Aug 1978Integrated Radio RoomWas one of the DSs to help develop the Integrated Radio Room in Camden, New Jersey while the ship was built in Groton. Spent a lot of time between Camden and NewPort News, RI.
Beck, KennethEM1 to EMC (SS)Nov 28, 1977 – Dec 1980EI was assigned to the small group attending the Ohio design course (28 Nov. 1977- 23 Jan. 1978). We could offer design improvements. I was in the presence of superb officers and men.
Vaden, Scott profile iconMM11978 – Oct 30, 1980M DivisionWas one of the first 6 people assigned to the USS Ohio. Left the Navy, just after commissioning.
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Morgan, GaryICCS(SS)1978 – 1982IC
Dockins, LarryMM1(SS) ELTJan 1, 1978 – Nov 3, 1980MAt the very beginning and until shortly after comissioning.
Richardson, RussellMM1(SS) TO MMCS (SS)Feb 1, 1978 –Myself and MMCM (SS) Maldonado were the first two to requal on the Ohio, and go to the refit facility after commissioning. It was a long 4 years in the shipyard.
Given, MichaelE2 REACTOR OPERATERJun 1978 – Jun 1981NuclearI was on the Ohio while it was being built.
Asbury, RossMMC(SS)Jul 1978 – Jun 1982MachineryThe pre-com time was memorable with all of the testing. Shakedowns were sometimes nerveracking. Definitely remember the launching (Mrs. Carter) and commissioning (the protesters).
Gustavson, Kevin (Gus)SSBN 726Oct 1978 – Jul 1982M/ELT
Whiting, MarkEM1SSNov 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1983ElectricalPre-Comm (plank-owner) const, sea trials with Adm Rickover, missile shoots, transient through the Panama canal. Stood on the dock as she left for her 1st Nuclear Deterrent patrol. Usta-fish: USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602
Woodward, DavidMM1(SS)1979 – 1983MPre-Comm, Plankowner and 1st Gold Crew. Made transit from Groton through Panama Canal to Bangor. Best group of folks I ever served with.
Asselin, Tom profile iconmm21979 – Jun 1985A-gangPlank owner-Sea trials- put Ohio into commission, took her through the Panama Canal to Sub Base Bangor. Gold Crew, Great times in Hawaii. Where are all you guys ???
Berko, William (Billy)ET1(SS)1979 – May 1983NavPreComUnit and 1st Gold Crew. Great memories. Hoping all Plankowners can make the 40th Anniversary of the Commissioning in 2021.
Johnson, MichaelMT1Mar 1979 – Sep 1984MissileOhio - first and finest. Commissioning Crew.
Geske, DaveIC1(SS)May 1979 – Jun 1982ICI attended the keel laying while in Sub School. It was my goal to be "selected" for the Ohio and made it. Commissioning was one of the proudest days of my life. Visited the boat during it's conversion in 2004. Brought back lots of memori
Blackmore, MarkCPOJun 1979 – Jul 1980
Harris, BrianMM1 (SS)Jun 1979 – 1983A Gang
Weister, TelfordET1/SSJul 1979 –NAV /electronicsGreat crew, great boat. Being on the first Trident commissioning crew was a real experience. Crossing the Panama Canal was fun.
McCabe, Gilbert profile iconET2/ET1Aug 1979 – Feb 1982Navigation
Gelinas, BruceMT-1Aug 31, 1979 – Nov 30, 1982MissileI was on the precon crew and later the Gold crew. I left the boat for TRF just before it's first patrol.
Padelford, TimIC2 (SU)Oct 1979 – Aug 1980ELearned on precom crew from the best of the best! I recall 9 CM's, 15 CS's, 50 Chief's ,over 100 first class's (all hard wkrs/chrgrs & the non-quals I arrived with. A truly great crew, awesome leadership, thnx, GodBless
Breznau, William (Bill)MM1Oct 22, 1979 – Jun 15, 1982M DivisionPrecommissioning Crew was a highlight of my 25 year career. I enjoyed the Trident Performance Monitoring Team in Bangor where I completed my degree and was assigned to Officer Candidate School. Retired an LCDR!
Noster, MikeSTS1Dec 28, 1979 – Apr 1984Sonar
Kennedy, RichardMM3(SS) TO MM1(SS)1980 – 1984Auxiliary
Lockhart, CristiE-51980 – 1983STEPHEN LOCKHART, E-5 USS OHIO 1980-83 Looking for shipmates. Contact Cristi, my smokin' hot girlfriend, fanmail@beladie.com
Bush, MartinIC1980 – 1982ICCommissioning Crew. Favorite memory - I was 1 of 2 stationed in the conning tower to sound the horn to signal the commissioning. Secret service was not informed. Then heard sharp shooters were pointing rifles at us.
Krueger, StevePN1(SS)1980 – 1983xWas on the precom and Blue Crew. Had a great time.
Haylock, BruceEM1(SS)1980 – Apr 15, 1984EngineeringPre-commisioning at EB and 3 patrols.
Esters, Arkansas Country Boysk31980 – 1983storekeeperI wrote song and performed for the skipper called living on a welfare check! I dreamed of submarines and got theOhio, wow! Had some notoriety. Looking for group of sailors that pulled kp duty and remember the nightmare
Cook, Jerry profile iconET21980 – 1983ET
Dalton, JeffYN1(SS)Jan 1980 – Aug 1985Administration
Leady, Eugenemm1(ss)Jan 1980 – Jul 1983m div
Hill, DouglasET1/SSJan 7, 1980 – Jun 21, 1982NAVIGATION
Hill, SteveMM1 (SS)Mar 1980 – Dec 1986MMade some good friends - lost touch with most. For those that remember my Emory impression, you'll also remember that he openly hated me (my proudest moment).
Stauder, JimEM3-EM1(SS)Mar 1980 – May 1984I miss the parties in Ballston Spa and the Snake Ranch in Groton. Can't wait to meet Rickover in the afterlife so I can return the physical butt-kicking he gave me while standing throttles. One of the more entertaining times in my life!
Pendleton, JamesFTB1(SS)Apr 1980 – Oct 1982FTBRight time/Right place I know that is why I can say I was successful in the Navy-I went on to be Indiana State Project Manager, Ind. Contractor and a low level JP Morgan Chase Vice President.TY all for suffering me
Hammack, WesleySN1981 – 1983Deck
Levis, LarryET1(SS)1981 – 1984Reactor ControlsThe Ohio was a dream come true. I saw an artist conception of the Ohio in the barracks at Nuc Power School in Mare Island in 1975. She was my goal in the Navy. I didn't make her commisioning but did make the blue crews first sailing.
Marks, KevinET1(SS)1981 – 1983RCPlankowner
Dunn, Gene A.E3-E5Jan 1981 – Apr 1983Food ServiceOn board ship during construction in Groton.
Lambie, MikeLTJan 19, 1981 – Feb 19, 1984Engineering (Electrical Officer, RCA, CRA, DCA, Asst Eng)Precomm Unit and Blue Cres
Larsen, JimETC(SS)May 1981 – Dec 1985Strat Nav
Geist, BrianTM3Jul 1981 – Jan 1985TORPEDOMAN
Baasch, Tyrone MMFN/SSJul 1981 –AuxGreat Memories; Pre-Com at EB, Commissioning, Assigned to Gold Crew, DASO testing, Launch at Cape Canaveral, Panama canal transit to Bangor. Qualified in 8 months with the help of great crew members. Classified departure
Butler, BobSep 1, 1981 – Aug 14, 1984
Haner, KenSTS1 SSOct 1981 – Oct 1983Sonar
Frazer, MarkMT3Oct 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1985MissileOne of the plank owners, part of the sea trials and and 1st launch. That first trip to Cape Canivaral won't soon be forgotten!
Creighton, DennisTMSA(SS)Nov 1981 – Oct 1983DeckGreatest adventures of my life. One of the first qualified seaman, second to Kevin Kloguar. Weapons acceptance with missle launch in Coco Beach. Shout out to all the deck-apes and Lt. Polnaris! Plank owner (SS).

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