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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tripoli (LPH 10). 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 961 crew members registered for the USS Tripoli (LPH 10).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Weber, Steven | E-! | 1991 – | 2nd,9th Marines HQ Co. | Short Training Cruise/I was a White Shirt, the one that told the Brig Gen to roll down his sleeves before I let him go on the deck to the CH-46 ride waiting. Played Spades in the Galley Late at night/Best part of my tim in the Corps on ship |
Tollett, Shane | SA | 1991 – 1992 | Deck | Got tired of painting and chipping it was time to make some real money......... |
Fryar, Burl | AZCS(AW) | 1991 – 1995 | AIMD | My last ship tour and also Tripoli's last tour. I was part of the 95 decommissioning crew. Kinda sad considering she was my first tour of duty. Great WESTPACS & memories for ever. Hello to all the AIMD and Tiger crew. |
Vaughn, Jon Christopher Aka "Shakespeare" | E2 | 1991 – Apr 12, 1992 | V1 | hello to everyone, sure miss the old girl. last time i saw her, she looked pretty bad. i think she has been repainted recently though, but still a shadow of her former self.
remember Fantasia's at Subic Bay? View 'now' Photo |
Gonzalez, Edgar | YN3 | 1991 – 1994 | EXECUTIVE ADMIN | have yet to forget the day we were mine sweeping of the coast of Kuwait. That day in February had changed my life in a way that is hard to explain. |
Whitlaw, James | QM1 | 1991 – 1995 | NAV | |
Vieth, Darrin | MS3 | Jan 1991 – May 1994 | Supply | Many great memories...Gulf War, Somalia...it seemed we were always out to sea during those 3 1/2 years. I will never forget it though. Looking for other cooks from this time period...Take Care All! |
Pickens, Tim "Pick" | AS2 | Jan 1991 – Mar 1991 | AIMD IM-4 TAD from HM-14 | Learned alot about my own mortality and the need to be able to rely on total strangers to stay alive. You, the crew of LPH-10, I Salute You. You were and still are the best. |
Hughes, Richard | E2/ABH | Jan 1991 – | V1 | Use to hangout with MS Widman and Jones, YN Durrell , Barber Aj from V4. Rushin V1 Spanky James, Powell, Smith who use to cut our flattops I remember McKinney and Brown worked out all the time. Big Branch ,Milo |
Schneider, John | SH2 | Jan 7, 1991 – Jan 1, 1993 | S-3 | |
Holland, Lyle | Jan 14, 1991 – Apr 14, 1991 | HM-14 | GOOD SHIP LOTS OF MEMORIES. | |
Allaire, Michael | AD3 | Jan 14, 1991 – Feb 25, 1991 | HM-14 | I will always remember that day in Feb. Thank you to the crew. |
Hansen, Hans | PR3 | Jan 14, 1991 – Apr 14, 1991 | HM-14 | Wild times and great memories. |
James, Robb "Dirty" | E-6 | Jan 16, 1991 – Jun 15, 1995 | Communications | Taps, taps, Lights Out! |
Whitehead, Reginald | PR1 | Jan 18, 1991 – Mar 1991 | Embarked Minesweeping Squadron HM-14 | 2/18/91 will be a day that I can not forget. Practicing those GQ, came in handy. |
Smith, Conelius(big Youngin) | YNSN | Jan 24, 1991 – Feb 24, 1994 | whats up to all my tripoli buddies. big robb, dod, big will, mike, bub hector, dupree, i miss yall. them was some crazy times and we had fun | |
Richings, Darrenu | ABH3 | Feb 1991 – Jan 1994 | V-1 FLIGHT DECK | SURE DO MISS THE OLD DOGG,ESPECIALLY MY BOYS MCKINNEY AND VALLE.TO ALL U FOOLS WHO LOVED TO MESS WITH ME KISS MY ASS.WKING IN BEAUMONT TX AT THE PRISON WITH LOGAN(V-3 DIV).HOLLA! |
Montalvo, Monty | PN3 | Feb 2, 1991 – Nov 17, 1994 | Executive/Administrative | My first and only ship miss her |
Vieth, Darrin | MS3 | Feb 11, 1991 – May 20, 1994 | Supply | I was a cook on board the Tripoli. I entered her bowels for the 1st time 1 week before the mine hit. I was fresh out of A school. What a wake up call. I think about the Tripoli all the time. Anyone remember my omelets? |
Richings, Darrenu | ABH3 | Mar 1991 – Jan 1994 | V-1 FLIGHT DECK | a good time all around.to my boyz mckinney and valle i sure do miss the good times together and j.turner leave the roids alone!!! |
Sutton, Scott | ABF3 | Mar 1991 – Apr 1992 | V-4 | Served during Desert Storm. I remember my shipmates like family. So many great memories of all the ports around the world and on the Tripdog. Keep in touch. |
Encinas, David | EMC (RETIRED OFF OF TRIPOLI) | May 1991 – Jun 1993 | E | Tripoli was my last ship, and the end of a 22 year Career. Does anyone remember PUlling into Subic and seeing the destruction caused by Pinitubo on the way home? |
Encinas, David | EMC | May 1991 – Jun 1993 | E | Flew aboard from Bahrain after the mine strike and finally retired off Tripoli after Operation Restore Hope. Tripoli was a good ship with a great crew. |
Tamula, Clifford | AS-3 | Jun 1, 1991 – Apr 15, 1994 | AIMD/ GSE Shop | I was in 2 deployment and the best crew and port calls i'd had.Remember the visit of former President Bush off the coast of Somalia,well I was one of the Luckly ones elected top 20 sailor's and marine to meet the President. |
O'Rourke, Bradley T. | SK3 | Jun 6, 1991 – Jul 15, 1993 | S-6 | |
Montes, Kenneth | AMH 3 | Jun 16, 1991 – Jun 16, 1995 | AIMD | Hey Balderama |
Gray, Bruce | PH1 | Jul 1991 – Feb 28, 1994 | Ops | |
Raymond, John | OS2 | Aug 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1993 | OI01 | HAD A BLAST! |
Schowe, Greg | MM3 | Aug 1, 1991 – Aug 15, 1994 | Engineering-Hole Snipe | What's up hole snipes!! Some of the best years of my life were spent on that ship. All of the great ports during 2 West-Pac's and meeting some great guys. Doing 4X8's under way with full work days sucked, but I wouldn't trade any o |
McCarville, Jim | AS2(AW) | Aug 20, 1991 – Jul 31, 1995 | AIMD/IM4 | Learned more about the navy on the Tripoli than any other duty station. 80 day's off of Somalia Sucked but Phuket Thailand and the Scuba Diving could not be matched. |
Smith, Rier | OS3 | Sep 1991 – Jan 1995 | OI | |
Poire, Matti (Tony) | DC2 | Sep 1991 – Sep 1995 | R | Loved this ship. great Division, Looking back some of the best deployments. Even the Operation Restore Hope cruise sitting off the coast of Somalia forever! |
Ott, Douglas | MM3 | Sep 14, 1991 – Mar 5, 1995 | m | whats up everyone that was engineering. i was onboard for two west pacs.92-93 and 94. would give anything to go back to phuket with all my buds again.nothing like drinking beer with 18% alcohol. |
Fritz, Paul | BT | Oct 15, 1991 – Oct 14, 1993 | Eng. Div. | Fun |
Williams, Bigg Will | MS3 | Nov 20, 1991 – Nov 25, 1993 | S-2 | Hey want to say it was my pleasure to serve on aboard that ship I met a lot of good people, I would like to see again to much time has pass. Anyone remember feel free to contact me. Thanks 425-508-8416 |
Ghahate, Richard/ric | AD1 | Dec 1991 – Oct 1995 | AIMD/IM2 | Assigned to IM2/powerplants shop, repair locker 2, Hazmat shop at decom. Last to retire on Tripoli. Not a bad ole girl, got us home safe and sound. |
Lewis, Tyrone | RM3 | Dec 8, 1991 – Jun 8, 1993 | Radio Communication | |
Fox, Shane | FC3 | 1992 – 1993 | Fox | |
Jimenez, Oredio "odie" | MM3-MM2 | 1992 – 1994 | / Engineering | I was there just after the mine strike, while in the dry dock. Also there for Operation Restore Hope. Big Whats Up to all the guys from Engineering Dept. |
Barnett, Lee | ABF3 | 1992 – 1995 | ||
Brosey, Ron | HT3 | 1992 – 1995 | Engineering | Son of a gun.... Google yourself and look what you find Wrestling matches to determine what movie were gonna watch, figuring how to get into the refer under the jarheads, sneakin food outta the Captains mess, all of it priceless. |
Dallner, Bill | MS3 | 1992 – Jun 1994 | S-2 | I ran the bakeshop with D VIeth. I worked in Officer's Mess and then became the Captain's cook. I was on for the Wes Pac to Somalia and Operation So. Watch. Good times and good friends. Great memories. |
Travassos, Emanuel | E-4 IC 3 | 1992 – 1994 | E | Looking for cruise book and friends and pics of soccer team as well as soccer pals. |
Virgin, Richard | AO2 | 1992 – 1994 | Weapons / Deck | Had many of great times while on board also work with great crew. |
Clark, Erin | PH3 | Jan 1, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | ops | It sure sucked when we were out, but i look back now and some really good times, like phuket thailand |
Ron, "Cowboy/country" Burton Aoan | AOAN | Jan 5, 1992 – Oct 22, 1993 | Deck | The ship was full of great sailors and I would like to see if many are in my area. I am in Atlanta Ga nowdays and I remember a few guys in this area. |
Price, J B | AOAN | Feb 10, 1992 – Jul 1, 1995 | Deck/G | |
Volk, Tom | HT2 | Feb 14, 1992 – Jul 1, 1995 | Repair (R-Div) | I did 2 west-Pac's on Tripoli 92-93 and again in 94. Operations Southern Watch, Restore Hope and Vigilant Warrior. I was onboard when we landed Marines in Somalia in Dec. 92 adn President George H.W. Bush was on board. |
Palma, Roberto | SH1 | Feb 26, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | S3 | Retired 2005 Currently residing in New York and Subic |
Palma, Roberto | SHC | Feb 28, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | S3 | The best and memorable ship I was assigned. Great crew and most of all, best liberty port calls. |
Gutierrez, Omar | EM3 | Mar 1992 – Jun 1995 | E | |
Gutierrez, Omar | EM3 | Mar 1992 – Jun 1995 | E | |
Montgomery, Q-ball Slick Rick | MM3 | Mar 3, 1992 – Jun 3, 1995 | Auxiliary | I know I was impossible back then. I learned a lot about family, friends and working as a team and a whole. I am a better person today for it. Thanks to the crew and Auxiliary department. |
Payne, Jeremy | MM3 | Mar 15, 1992 – Sep 23, 1993 | Machinery | Life has been great as a civilian. Would really like to see how my bro's are doing. Snipes rule! |
McLemore, Steven | Apr 1992 – Aug 1995 | CMC | Was the command master chief and retired off of her in 1995 | |
Tunstall, Gary (Gt) | RM3 | Apr 1992 – Jun 1994 | Communications | |
Perkins, Marcus / Phantom | ABH1 (AW) | May 20, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | V-1 | The Trip Dog was my first ship. I came over from the U.S. ARMY. I was in the 82nd AirBorn Div During the Gulf War. I was a non des airman in 92 when I got there. Crash and Salvage. I miss my crew. My boyz from all over. OPS MED ENG DECK AIR |
Mendoza, Richard | E4 ABF4 | Jun 1992 – Sep 15, 1998 | V4 | GREAT SHIP GREAT CREW..... THE BEST TOUR .... I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IF I CAN BRING BACK TIME.... MISS MY WATCH... MIDRATS...FUELING HELOS... NIGHT OPS... THAILAND...MISS THE SMELL OF THE WONDERFUL SHIP...GOD BLESS AMERICA! |
Husband, Pernell | HM2 | Jun 20, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | MEDICAL | First ship, last ship. What an experience. Somalia was hell. |
Witkowski, Matthew (Ski) | AN | Jun 25, 1992 – Mar 1, 1994 | V1 | "Back when I was a Baby AB" My first home where she taught me to be a man and be a real Sailor. Great Crew for the 1992-93 cruise. Thanks to all my sea daddy's!! |
Balmores, Ronaldo | AMH3 | Jul 8, 1992 – Jul 4, 1995 | DECK/AIMD | USS Tripoli was my first duty station. As a deck seaman, life was rough...working longer hours and watch was even longer. But I won't forget LPOs around me who taught me how to survive and molded me into a better sailor. |
Barron, Thomas (Tom) | LI1 | Aug 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | Admin PrintShop | Print Shop LPO, Admin DCPO, Admin Department 3M, Who had time for SW quals? |
Melansom, Charlie | AD2 | Aug 15, 1992 – Apr 10, 1995 | IM2 | |
Skinner, Jay | EN 3 | Aug 19, 1992 – Aug 25, 1994 | Aux Diesel Shop | |
Epps, Richard | EM1 | Aug 30, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | E | Lots of long underway periods on this ship, most of it in the Gulf. Good times still were had and many memories |
Lacy, Michael "sticks" | AN | Sep 1, 1992 – Sep 1, 1996 | V-3 | My time on the Tripoli was some of the greatest in my life and also some of the toughest. I met some great guys who will always be a part of my memories. "Ski", my youngest son is named after you. Looking to reconnect with friends |
Proctor, Christopher "Doc" | HMCS(SW/AW) | Sep 11, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | Medical | Was my second ship and have many great memories of this time in my life. |
Proctor, Christopher | HM1(SW/AW) | Sep 11, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | MH01 | This was my first ship as and Independent Duty Corpsman. It was a great time with the crew that I was with. They are always in my thoughts. |
Karpa, Tom | E-3 | Oct 1992 – May 1993 | V-1 | Enjoyed the time I shared with the AC&S flightdeck crew. I wish I was 18 again!!! Hope everyone is doing well. Contact me @ tomk@colortek-inc.com |
Johnson, Kevin T | E3 | Oct 1992 – Apr 1993 | 2nd, 9th Marines Infantry 23rd MEU | One of the best times in the Corps. Met alot cool Sailors and Marines. Ports we visited were beautiful even Somalia. Wish I had kept in better contact with the guys I met. |
Limkeman, James | E-4 | Oct 1992 – Apr 1993 | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | During Operation Restore Hope, I was a member of the TRAP team. President Bush visited the ship and ate breakfast with the crew without and escort. I was also able to receive my Shellback card on 25th March 1993. |
Earles, Rich | ABF3 | Oct 10, 1992 – 1995 | V4 | |
Kinsey, Kevin | CPL (USMC) | Oct 15, 1992 – Apr 3, 1993 | MCAS Tustin (MALS-16) Ordnance 15th MEU | 15th MEU Somalia (Dec92) Thailand,Singapore,Hawaii,U.A.E I sure do miss PO Mcgrew AO1. Sgt Sheriffs won the talent contest with his rendition of Margaritaville. Capt Hutchins was the skipper. Wog day was really funny..thanks Shipmates ! |
Brian, Thompson | SSGT, USMC (RET) | Oct 15, 1992 – May 15, 1993 | AIMD A/F, HMM-164 Det. | Felt like a very long West-Pac! Most of our time spent out at sea. Highlight of the trip was have Pres. Bush visit during the holidays. I ran into most of the sailors I knew again on USS Constellaton CV-64 in 1999. Good times, Shipmates! |
Bloomer, Bloomer | E-3 | Oct 16, 1992 – Feb 7, 1993 | HMM-164 | Salute to all of you. It happened during the 92-93 West-Pac Trying to find specific date when the Tripoli went through a typhoon near or at the South China Sea. Also, the dates when we were at Jebel Ali in the Emirates. |
Lenzi, Paul | AN | Nov 1992 – Mar 1994 | VI | CRASH AND RESCUE WAS WHERE IT WAS AT.... |
Gilardi, Bobby | AO3 | Nov 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1994 | ||
Graham, John | IT1 | Dec 9, 1992 – Sep 15, 1995 | OC | |
Stewart, Shawn | YN2 | Dec 15, 1992 – Apr 7, 1994 | DecK/Weapons | Deck Yeoman for the 1993-94 cruise. |
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