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USNS Mars (T-AFS 1) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USNS Mars (T-AFS 1). 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 153 crew members registered for the USNS Mars (T-AFS 1).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1978 | 1979 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwald, Evan | DPSN | 1979 – 1982 | S-7 | First Ship, First Underway, First Collision... |
| Millsap, James | E3 | Feb 1, 1979 – Aug 28, 1980 | FIRST | i was on starboard side forward main deck when i saw the cook come aboard. looking for kevin toms or oxley or salior or any rude rats from that time. |
| Mueller, Dean | MM2 | Apr 1979 – Jun 1980 | 3rd | |
| Greenup, George | BM 2 | Aug 18, 1979 – Dec 2, 1980 | 1 st | Long time no see, how's everyone |
| Naccarato, Brad | SK2 | Oct 1979 – Mar 1981 | S-2 | |
| Van Orman, Charles | BMCS | 1980 – Apr 1984 | Deck | Great ship and crew |
| Soules, Ken | MMFN | Mar 1981 – Mar 1984 | Loved being on the Mars and seeing half the world I Thank those guys that showed me there was something better than hanging out in bars in my free time. I really enjoyed growing up with the crew and it helped make a better man. | |
| Flynn, John (Jb) | HT2 | Apr 1981 – Mar 1985 | R | GREAT SHIP TO DO SEADUTY ON LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES (TURD CHASERS)FROM REPAIR DIVISION OR OTHERS FROM THAT TIME |
| Gray, Kenneth Grayhound | AK3 | Oct 1, 1981 – Mar 20, 1985 | S-2 | This was the worlds greatest AFS. This was my first tour of duty in the Navy. I retired in 2005 as a AKC. 24 YEARS. |
| Harvey, Mitch | BT3 | Nov 1981 – Oct 1983 | Boilers | Mars was my first ship. I met up with her in P.I. in the begining of the deployment. I learned a lot from my shipmates which had a positive impact on my career. Does anyone remember Pa Bear? |
Grubbs, Chuck  | DP2 | Jan 1982 – Jul 31, 1984 | S7 | |
| Bell, Michael | BM2/BM1(SW) | Feb 26, 1982 – Feb 5, 1984 | 1ST | The work horse of the Fleet |
| Burnette, Keith | BT3, BT2, BT1 | Dec 1982 – Aug 1987 | B | Some of the best times of my life! Lets reminesce! |
| Vicker, Bruce (Vick) | QM3 | Dec 28, 1982 – Sep 15, 1986 | Navigation | |
| Crow, Steven | LT | Jan 11, 1983 – Dec 31, 1985 | R G Repair Officer | |
| Richardson (Rich), Darren | SH3 | Oct 1983 – Jul 1987 | S-4 | I had a great time on board the USS Mars. I served with a lot of great people and we had a lot of great times. |
| Mardis, Jim | AK1 | Nov 1, 1983 – May 20, 1984 | HC-3 Det 104 | Great Deployment. I retired as CWO3,SC,USN in 1996. |
| Gonzalez, Gonzo | RM3 | Jan 5, 1985 – Nov 1, 1988 | ops | |
| Stephenson, Bob | MM3 | Jan 11, 1985 – May 21, 1986 | ||
| Curley, Mike | AE2 | Jun 1985 – Jun 1987 | Airdeck | Two great cruises, lots of fun and exciting times. Also some not-so fun times. We had one of our H-46s crash on board USS Fife my first cruise. Second cruise was durring the Persian Gulf conflict. |
| Shurtliff, Curtis | E-5 GUNNERSMATE | Jun 11, 1985 – Mar 8, 1989 | GUNNERY | upon arrival,I was assigned to the boileer room as a fireman. After west pac one i decided to get some fresh air cross rating over to a gunner(s)mate. I miis the guys whom I sailed with and enjoyed the three west pacs I cruised. |
| MacAraig, Marlon | RM2 | Sep 5, 1985 – Sep 4, 1988 | Comm / Ops | I was that guy behind the window when you rang the bell for messages...lol... |
| Bowen, Dean | E3 | Sep 15, 1986 – Sep 15, 1989 | second | |
| GRIMITT, JUANARD "GEEPAW" | MM3 | Oct 1986 – Jun 1990 | A GANG | GEEPAW IN THE HOUSE |
| Benschneider, Robert "ben" | EM3 | Jan 1987 – Sep 1990 | stream | worked in the stream division. went on one west pack 88-89. |
| Howe, Dan (Roper) | AD3 | Jan 1987 – Jul 1987 | AIR | HC-11, DESERT SHIELD, REMEMBER THE "USS STARK", DOWN TIME IN DIEGO GARCIA WITH A BURNT BIRD. PASSED OUT ON THE BEACH. TAKING NAPS IN THE CARGO NETS. GREAT TIMES. |
| Pittman, Scott | Feb 1988 – Sep 1989 | Medical | Mars was my first ship and still my favorite. The atmosphere was excellent and the shipmates were great. It was sorry to see her sunk during RIMPAC 2006. | |
| Franks Mm2, Brian | mm3 | Feb 1988 – 1990 | M division | Look me up on facebook or call 305 984 6448 the date of in and out are approximate |
| Rodden, Brent | BT2 | Feb 10, 1988 – Feb 10, 1990 | Boilers | I remeber us getting hit taking on fuel in Bahrain, also had alot of good times.Great crew members. |
| Riedle, Mike | SM3 | May 1, 1988 – Mar 7, 1992 | OC | |
| Dyck, Roy | IC2 | Jun 1988 – Sep 11, 1991 | E | came onboard E1, left E5. 2 westpacs, 1 norpac. Good friends, good times. Has anyone seen Ed Hines? |
| Sobolewski, Matthew | BT3 | Sep 1988 – Feb 1991 | Boilers | I am on FaceBook if anyone wants to find me. I live in L.A. |
| Guile, Rod (Zane) | IC2/IC1(SW) | Sep 10, 1988 – Jun 1, 1991 | E/MAA | Had some great times on the good ole #1. Tons of Underway time, Oakland felt like a port visit vice our home port. Still part of this canoe club. Currently the Repair Officer on the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) |
| France, Mike | LT | Oct 1988 – Oct 1991 | Repair | |
| Magpayo, Armando | SK2 | Oct 1, 1988 – Oct 10, 1989 | S2/Cargo | My third ship from Oakland but unfortunately cut my tour short due to accident. Email me if you still remember me. |
| Cabato, Salvador (Buddy) | PN1 | Mar 1989 – Sep 1989 | ADMIN | |
| Smith, Anthony (Smitty) | DK-3 | May 1, 1989 – Mar 15, 1992 | S-4/S-6 Suppy/Disbursing | My first and best ship during my career. Even though we only handled the payroll and the ship store I had a great time. Has any one served with Chief Jones. SKC Hockless, YN-2 Woods or RP-3 Hill. We had some good times OAB and Jonnies. |
| Day, Darin | EM3 | May 12, 1989 – Jul 8, 1992 | stream | I am very proud to have served on the mars. one of the best keep ships in the west pac |
| Peoples, Anthony.aka Pnoe | bm3 | Jul 5, 1989 – Apr 9, 1991 | second | Had a ball on this ship,meet so many great people.second division boatsmates.Ran the boat at that time.but like i said we all was a family.whats up smitty. they called us the three horseman.back in Chicago now.on fb. |
| Wiesner, Steven | E-3 | Sep 1989 – Dec 4, 1990 | bm (deck) | looking for shipmates that were aboard this kick ass ship around the same time anyone remember the guy that fell off the paint float in Subic Bay on our way to Desert Shield/ Desert Storm find me on facebook in colorado |
| Bitney, Richard | MM2 (SW) | Dec 1989 – Jan 1993 | M |
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