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USS Okinawa (LPH 3) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Okinawa (LPH 3). 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 1208 crew members registered for the USS Okinawa (LPH 3).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taliento, Mike | SGT E5 | 1979 – | MWCS-18 " Combat Cargo" | Hitched a ride to Pohang Korea for Team Spirit '79. Had a great time even if I had to climb over the side on a cargo net. I'm sorry she had to go. I'll never forget her! |
| Mullaney, Troy | RMSN | 1979 – 1983 | CR | |
| Piearcy, Russell | E 4 | 1979 – 1980 | GOLF CO. 2/3 WEAPONS PLT. 0331 | I REMEMBER NOTHING BUT GOOD TIMES ABOARD THIS GREAT SHIP! MEMORIES OF MY YOUTH THAT CAN NEVER BE RELIVED BUT IN MY MIND. THE GOOD FRIENDS I MADE , THE GOOD TIMES, AND ALSO THOSE GREAT PORT CALLS IN THE P I .4 EVER IN MY HEART OKI !!!!!!!!! |
| Stiefel, Dave | AMS3 | 1979 – 1984 | AIMD | It’s really good to see familiar names M. Snyder C. Marlow T. Diesley and others. Still look at Shellback pics of M. Snyder and I with C. Marlow holding his fire hose that he used liberally on Mitch & I.Some great Times! |
| Anderson, Shelley | dc3 | Jan 19, 1979 – Oct 28, 1984 | dc | |
| Johnson, Doug/the Photoman | PH 3 | Feb 1979 – Mar 1981 | OPERATIONS | I HAVE MANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SHIP AND THE MEN WHO LIVED ON HER.WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEM JUST GOTTA FIGURE OUT HOW. ANYONE REMEMBER WHY THE OKI WAS NOT LET BACK ON OKINAWA . WISH I COULD GO BACK |
| Rosman, Ken "Guns" | E-3 | Feb 3, 1979 – Feb 3, 1982 | V-4 | Chief Alfred gave me the name Guns for playing around with aft 3"50's. My time on the OKI was the best of times. Great Buddies. Great Ports. My Service Plaque and Shellback Certificate hang on my wall with pride. All the best to my Shipmates. |
| Mason, Jerry | ABH-3 | Mar 1979 – Apr 1981 | V-1 CRASH | I enjoyed the proud lady / killer ship |
| Townsend, Charlie | AD2 | Mar 1979 – Jul 1981 | AIMD Aircerw | OKI-3 Crew, great times for a young man. I don.t know if I would do it again but it was great fun at the time. Will never forget Capt Bill Terry, The tow to Hawaii and the times in the IO. look me up on facebook under trent townsend |
Singleton, Curtis  | ET5 | Mar 1979 – Aug 1982 | OE | |
| Mann, Kevin J. "Kj" | EN3 | Mar 12, 1979 – Jun 18, 1981 | - Boat Shop | Chiz, Fricke, Pouncey, Codydog, Chase, All my other brothers whom which I served with/partied with. The memorey will live with me forever. Long live the "Pig Boat" and all who served aboard her! |
| Dunson, C. G. | BMCM | Mar 23, 1979 – Feb 28, 1983 | First | |
| Piearcy, Russell | E4 | Apr 28, 1979 – 1980 | GOLF CO. 2/3 WEAPONS PLT. 0331 | I SERVED ON THIS SHIP ON MY LAST WESTPAC. THERE WERE GOOD TIMES AS WELL AS BAD. THE GOOD IS WHAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN I THINK OF THE OKINAWA. THE PEOPLE ,THE PORTS OF CALL , FLYING OFF THE DECK IN HELOS. AND SUBIC BAY!! RIP OKINAWA. |
| Verhalen, Chris | AA E-2 | May 15, 1979 – Aug 25, 1981 | V-4 | I worked with a great bunch of guys, and had loads of fun. I had to leave the command early for a death in the family. |
| Moreno, David R. | RM3 | Jun 1979 – Dec 1981 | CR Div | Had some good time on the WestPac's. Got to know alot of good radiomen. Best time in P.I. |
| Yanz, Dale | RM1 | Jun 6, 1979 – Sep 11, 1980 | OC | I HAD ONE OF THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE ABORD THE OKI. GREAT CREW AND GREAT TIMES OVER SEAS. |
| Leon, William | MA1(SW) | Jul 1, 1979 – Nov 17, 1980 | X | Best ship and crew I had the privilege of serving on and with in 20 year career. Great CO with Captain Zirbel. I remember the 80 Cruise and the Hostage Rescue attempt. Also the pierside fire on 9/30/80 that burned for 25 straight hours. |
| Clemons, Steve | DS2 | Jul 8, 1979 – Jun 16, 1982 | S7 | Good times - USS Gridley tow to Pearl when we broke down half way there outa San Diego on WestPac. Fishing for sharks with padeye hooks and whole chickens. Flying mag tape into the antenna masts of following ships. Who, me??? |
| Cody, Brian/codydog | EN3 | Jul 17, 1979 – Feb 14, 1982 | A-GANG | I HAD SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE ON THE PROUD LADY OF THE PACIFIC. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS IT WAS ME AND KEVIN MANN WHO PARTIED TOGETHER ALL THE TIME. |
| Ferro, Fred (Skeet) | ABH3 | Jul 29, 1979 – Jul 29, 1981 | V1 | Was a pain to Afred. I think we did have an uderstanding. He needed me at Co's mast. And i needed him from Going to Mast. He let me out of V1 and i did a TAD to Subic Bay. Then MAA office. MAC Mac. What a great guy. Did 22yrs. hated the Gator Navy |
| Carlin, John R. (Jack) | L/CPL (E-3) | Aug 1979 – Oct 1979 | Vma-542 AV8A Harriers | In support of Operation "Team Spirit and "Display Determination" I earned my Sea Legs on her and ate some great Chow. She was a beauty and I'm sad to have learned of her unfortunate demise. "Semper Fi" |
| Gaudreau, Stephan W. | SGT. | Aug 1979 – Apr 1980 | H/S 3rd.Batt. 3rd Mar. Ward Room F/S | The good Old Brokinawa..Sleepin on the flight deck when the air conditioner went out.Or how about sitting in Subic Bay Harbor Broke down and cant pull back in..Now that was torture.Calling all Navy and Marines.Drop me a line and share some Stories.. |
| Brooks, Fred | RM 2 | Aug 1, 1979 – May 23, 1982 | RM/ET | |
| Ryan, Michael | ABH | Aug 11, 1979 – Dec 15, 1982 | V-1 | Hey Guys, She was the good old brokinawa. I use to see her being stripped down when she was in Suisun Bay in N. California. Bummed me out when she was used for SINKEX 2002. |
| Ford, Pat | FTM3 | Aug 25, 1979 – Sep 29, 1980 | FOX | |
| Lawson, Will | E1 THRU E4 | Aug 30, 1979 – Aug 31, 1984 | ENJOY THE OKIE, MET MR. D (LT. DYSON) AND MY BEST FRIEND BUBBA (BRADY BROWN) WHO IS GONE NOW, HAD SOME FUN TIMES WORKING IN THE POST OFFICE | |
| Kutch, Tony | EM 3 | Oct 15, 1979 – Oct 10, 1981 | E | looking for old crew mates i used to have a good times with. |
| Sheridan, Kenneth | BNSM3 | Oct 21, 1979 – Jun 30, 1983 | Deck | Proudly served on the proud lady for 3.6 yrs. Did two wes pacs got to see places I never would have as a civilian. Haze Gray and Underway oohrah! |
| Sheridan, Kenneth Capt. Hatch | BMSN | Nov 1979 – Jul 23, 1979 | Deck | |
| Shaffer, Jim | DPSN | Nov 1, 1979 – Dec 1, 1980 | S-7 | What memories, cherry-boy on his first mission over shit river, long clap line after Pattaya, beautiful aussie babes in Perth. She was the best ship id been on - carriers suck in general but an LPH only has 600 crew hell you get to know most of em. |
| Gonzales, Paul (Gonzo) | YN3 | Dec 1979 – Oct 1982 | ADMIN | Worked in the Captain's Office with YNC R. Root and WPC with LT McDowell. Basically grew up overseas in 2 WestPac's. I will never forget these memories. |
| Dunker, Stephen | SGT./E-5 | Dec 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1980 | MAU | Yes she broke down but we loved her. I had to tie myself to a Cobra when we had to sleep on the flight deck. We loaded stores when the elevator broke, some guys were solid white from flour sacks leaking. The hostage crisis was intense... |
| Seritt, Rick | AZ2 | Dec 15, 1979 – Aug 15, 1983 | AIMD | HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS - TONY BATSON- CHARLIE BURGESS - SCOTT GREEN - HAD FUN IN THE PI. I STILL HAVE DREAMS ABOUT THE OKIE. CROSSED THE EQUATOR A COUPLE OF TIMES. |
| Lamarche, Gardner | RM1 | Dec 16, 1979 – Feb 15, 1979 | CR - Radio | Made 2 deployments on the OKI, both to the Persian Gulf and great stops in Kenya, PI, Singapore, Perth, Sydney, and other places. Had a great time working and playing with great shipmates. |
| Zarate, John | BTFR | Dec 27, 1979 – Apr 30, 1980 | b | after boot camp i attended 2 weeks of training because there wasn't a slot for me at "A" school yet. I reported for duty on the okinawa and the next day we left for west pac. what an introduction to the fleet. west pac cut short for BT &quo |
| Rogers, Anthony Keith (Raj) | PN3 | 1980 – 1984 | ADMIN | Had lots of fun. Met a group of wonderful people. Funniest Division Officer was LT R.A.J. Hawks. |
| Darling, Mike | e3 | 1980 – 1982 | enigenering | |
| Crisp, Keith " Cowboy" | E-2 | 1980 – 1980 | Echo 2/3 | We were ready |
| Roden, Ty | E5/ Sh2 | 1980 – 1982 | S3 | Managed the Ships Barber shop in 1981. Had some good times during those days. Rneroty@Yahoo.com |
| Forbes, Brian | SHNN | 1980 – 1983 | Ship servicemen | |
| Burr, Donald | RM3, RM2 | 1980 – 1982 | CR Communications | Transfered in as RM3, trained as 2318 Engineer and advanced to RM2. Did a Westpac, and made a lot of great friends aboard the ship. Accepted TAD to NRD Los Angeles which changed my mind on reenlisting. |
| Miller, Dennis(miller) | AMH-2 | Jan 1980 – Feb 1, 1983 | AIMD | I was broken hearted to hear the Okie was used as a target. I had some good times while serving on her. Two West-Pacs, Australia, Thailand, etc. etc. |
| Miller, Dennis | AMH-2 | Jan 1980 – Feb 1983 | AIMD | |
| Castro, Julio | L/CPL E3 | Jan 1980 – Jul 1980 | BLT 3/3 H&S COMM | HAD A GREAT TIME WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE OKINAWA . WAS MY FIRST DEPLOYMENT . ENJOYED THE GOOD TIMES AND ENDURED THE NOT SO GOOD TIMES . FAREWELL TO A GRAND LADY . |
| Love, Steve | ET-2 | Jan 1980 – Sep 1983 | OE | |
| Love, Steve | ET-2 | Jan 1980 – Sep 1983 | OE | |
| Allen, Mike | BM2 | Jan 1, 1980 – Jul 13, 1983 | Deck | As much as I counted down the days to get out, I wouldn't go back and change a minute of it. I had some of the most memorable experiences of my life and had great shipmates to share them with. I hope you are all doing well. |
| Fanugao, Leo | HTC | Jan 1, 1980 – Jun 6, 1983 | R div | Love this ship...Even it's sucks but lots of good memories specially during west pac in subic bay.... |
| Deisley, Thomasa | az3 | Jan 9, 1980 – Oct 14, 1984 | aimd | kinda weird hearing the place where a lot of us is now a reef |
| Hill, William | CPL | Jan 15, 1980 – Jun 1, 1980 | MAA | was deployed on the desrt one float; would like to get in touch with chief MAA Kennedy |
| Hall, Mardis | l/cpl | Jan 15, 1980 – Jul 1980 | 3rd battion 3rd marines | 53 days in the I.O on board that piece of junk. but i had a good six months. |
| Hill, William | cpl | Jan 31, 1980 – Jul 3, 1980 | maa | Looking to get in touch with CMA Kennedy, or anyone who served on the MAA during the 1st I/O float |
| Snyder, Mitch | AE | Feb 1980 – Mar 1983 | AIMD | did alot of growing up on that old okie! howdy to my old buddies!dave stiefel,chris marlow,tom diesley ,rick serrit charlie townsend!they were some good times! PI/kenya/austrailia.gotta love it!SHELLBACKS! |
| Shawl, Terry | GMG3 | Feb 1, 1980 – Jul 25, 1982 | Deck/Weapons | |
| Dale, Goff | LI2 ON OKI, RETIRED AS FCC | Feb 1, 1980 – Apr 9, 1984 | Deck & Admin | Lots of great memories. The Oki was my first ship. I still have a bunch of pics that were taken onboard and out in town on West Pac. Jeff Marotz was my best friend on the Oki and we are still friends today. Hey Gonzo...long time!! |
| Soriano, Chris | E-3 | Feb 10, 1980 – May 24, 1983 | V-1 | had a great time on the okinawa spent a night in tiajuana jail and a couple brig trips paul crouse , dan tillman, jim kornagy, eddy boyd. i remember you guys.I have 3 great kids and and a great masonry buissness. 215-892-3566. |
| Soriano, Chris | ABH | Feb 26, 1980 – Mar 19, 1983 | V-1 | |
| Mark, Vangundy | bm3 | Feb 29, 1980 – 1984 | deck | would like to say hi to all deck dp had fun would not chang a thing had fun loved it made some good memorys and friends mlvangundy @hotmail.com like to hear from you bmmc dunson, sheridan and the rest of the crew |
| Jones, Rick Jonesy | ABF-3 | Mar 1980 – Aug 1981 | SUPPL | ABF Jones reporting as ordered. I want to say hello to everyone I made friends with. I'm searching for my buddies, Chris Verhalen, Ray Dukes, Willie who was ABE-2, all the crews on the flight deck, Bob Radical in the mess hall. God Bless |
| Dooley, Kevin | ABH2 | Mar 2, 1980 – Mar 2, 1983 | V3 | I was the stright up 4.0 guy that every one hated. It would be fun to see what happend to everyone. I am really woundering what happend to Master Chief Curry. |
| Benson, William | LT | Apr 1980 – Dec 1985 | Weapons and Ops | Came aboard as an Ensign, departed as a Lt. Served in various positions. Fond memories of some interesting times. |
| Stare, Doug | mm3 | Apr 1980 – Jan 1984 | m | AH YES OKI CITY IN CHULA VISTA HATED IT LOVED THE BOAT |
| Studer, Randy | ABH 2 | Apr 18, 1980 – Sep 25, 1982 | V-1 | With Chief Mike Alford |
| Tilman, Dan (Tlly) | ABH3 | May 1980 – Aug 1983 | Great time! Hung out with Pup Ryan and Chris Treadwell. | |
| McCoy, Michael | RM3 | May 10, 1980 – Jun 15, 1981 | ||
| Conway, Robert | MS2 | Jun 1980 – Jun 1984 | Supply | |
| Hampton, John | E3 | Jun 1980 – 1983 | oc | started out in v4 then transferred to oc |
| Travis, Bob | YN3 | Jun 1980 – Apr 1982 | Admin | Captain's office team - Paul Gonzales (Gonzo), Jim Stephan, "Smitty" Smith, Paul Hessler. Led by Chief Root. GREAT times on Westpac Kangaroo Cruise! I'd like to talk to anyone I served with. bobtravis360@gmail.com |
| Kimble, Thomas | HM3 | Jun 6, 1980 – Jun 5, 1983 | Medical | |
| Hogan, Ernie | MMFN | Jul 1980 – Dec 12, 1983 | M | sure was sorry to see what happened to the old oki boat but was happy to get in touch with some of my old friends. best wishes to all! |
| Slaughter, John | E5 | Jul 1980 – Nov 1980 | ENGINGNERRING | |
| Starnes, Thomas | MM2 | Jul 1, 1980 – Apr 13, 1984 | A Gang | |
| Marotz, Jeff | DM2 | Jul 7, 1980 – Aug 16, 1981 | X (PrintShop/ Drafting) | In the Drafting shop during my tenure. Lots of Guitar w/ Ron Brown and Dale Goff. The fire pierside in GSK, Nav/admin berthing no AC, hot showers(wanted COLD) and OOD watches as a E5. Those "Crossing the Equator" certs holding up yet? |
| Scott, Cabray | AN | Jul 23, 1980 – Feb 17, 1983 | V-3 / OP Photo lab | My Experience on the Okinawa were some of the most memorable ones of my life! I met some really great people there. Westpac 80 and 81 were incredible experiences that I fully appreciate today. I'd love to hear from you! |
| Erickson, Ron | BM3 | Jul 30, 1980 – Mar 30, 1983 | Deck | A time I will never forget. Some of the best people I have ever served with. Really a great place to grow up. |
| Hamm, Mark , Y-bone | HT3 | Aug 1980 – Feb 1984 | R | Sad to see the old girl was laid to rest.Fond memories,good times.Was in Shipfitter shop most of my time on board also was member of firecracker team and fireparty sceneleader.Have her Aussie picture on wall. These days I am a skydive photographer. |
| Parker, Tony | AGC | Aug 1, 1980 – Mar 15, 1982 | OA | Went thru the Shellback initiation and two weeks later went thru the Chiefs Initiation. I was hurting. Good group, AG1 Voss AG2 Deroy, AG2 Lee, AGAN Crisp,AGAN Malloy, AGAN Sawyer, AG3 Kollar to name a few |
| Thomas, Terry | HT2 | Aug 8, 1980 – Jul 12, 1984 | Hole Snipe | Yes I am still alive living in Arkansas. Look me up you Oki boys |
| Ford, Gerald (Brad) | RMSA | Aug 15, 1980 – Jul 9, 1981 | COMMUNICATIONS | Left many friends behind, Living again in San Diego, CA. If any old crew remains drop a line. Totally enjoyed being aboard her! |
| Olivo, Angelo | DPC | Aug 15, 1980 – Oct 31, 1982 | S-7 | I really enjoyed my time on on Okinawa, she had the best CPO mess. The crew was hard working and always prepared. The two major fires on board attest to the preparedness and valor of the crew. |
| Hendrix, Byron Lee | E-4 | Aug 15, 1980 – Jan 1, 1984 | Personel Dept. | I end up in the Personel, Dept. as one of the ship's drafters. Followed by several years in college, City College of San Francisco Architecture Technology (A.S), Associate Arts (A.A.), CSUEB Construction Mgm't (CMBS). |
| Woodard, Charles | E5 | Aug 18, 1980 – Apr 26, 1984 | V-4 | I was stationed aboard the Okinawa for 4 years and met some great people. Since it was before cell phones and the internet I lost contact with everyone there. |
| Simonson, Christopher | QM | Sep 4, 1980 – Sep 6, 1983 | Navigation | Good times were had by all! Go Navy!!! |
| Garza, Steve | ic-3 | Sep 22, 1980 – Sep 22, 1981 | electrical | was an IC-man on the uss okinawa. |
| Billmire, Steve | DP3 | Oct 1980 – 1983 | S-7 | My first and only ship. CPO Olivo took me under his wing. Had some great times with Grein, Labbe and Butler. WestPac 81 was a good experience. It was fun joking about the brokinawa. Oh, sorry Steve Clemens, here is to harrassing Doc. |
| Rivers, Steven | BT2 | Oct 5, 1980 – Jun 3, 1981 | B | Wanna say hello from Virginia beach va |
| Silagy, Dan | PN3 | Oct 29, 1980 – Jan 3, 1983 | X | I served in the Personnel Office with some great guys. I became a Shellback with these guys. I eventually SWAPPED to the East Coast Navy USS INCHON LPH12 because PNC Aranas had it out for me :) |
| Reyes, Gilbert | MM3 | Nov 1980 – Jun 1984 | M-Div | I enjoyed my time onboard, saw parts of the world that I would never have, and can honestly say that I did not dis-like anyone on board. 81' wespac and started the 84' wespac, but recieved my early out papers. |
| Treadwell, Chris | ABF3 | Nov 1980 – Jul 1983 | V-4 | Met some good people. Had some crazy times.Hope everyone is doing well. |
| Wells, Robert | BT3 | Nov 11, 1980 – Sep 1, 1984 | B | Some wild times for sure. Been doing air conditioning work in North Texas every since I got home. |
| Vest, Winston (Red) | EM 3 | Nov 15, 1980 – Nov 15, 1983 | Electrical Shop | I had a great time as a electrician's mate, we used to go to Mexico on weekends and we did a westpac, visited phillipines, Australia, Mombasa Kenya ect... Can not remember the nam eof all my buddies but do remember John Spatholt, frank dev |
| Wells, Robert(chickenhawk) | BT-3 | Nov 28, 1980 – Oct 28, 1984 | ||
| Pringle Jr, Clyde "Chip" | Dec 1980 – Sep 23, 1984 | A | ||
| Cannata, Paul | dpsr | Dec 7, 1980 – Jul 7, 1983 | s-7 | served with some good people looking to find jeff oden he served with me on board email me at paul_c62@yahoo.com jeff or anyone i served with. |
| Crisp, Jeff | AG2(aw) | Dec 16, 1980 – Jul 27, 1984 | OA | Great time in a young mans life would'nt trade the experience,our skipper and crew were the most proffessional in the gator navy at the time.For us old guys now, lets hope it stays that way.underway,shift colors always. |
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