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USS L. Y. Spear (AS 36) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS L. Y. Spear (AS 36). 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 952 crew members registered for the USS L. Y. Spear (AS 36).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essenmacher, Ken | BM3 | 1985 – 1989 | Deck | It was my honer to serve her |
| Russell, Mary | BM | 1985 – 1989 | Deck | I see some names I recognize. If anyone remembers me send a note. |
| Jones / Brinkman, Alison | EM2(SW) | 1985 – 1990 | R-3 Shop 51A Motor Rewind | Oh my gosh! This is so cool. So many familiar names. Hello to everyone. Anybody in Florida? Remember that time when...... |
| Luitjens, Antje | IM2 | 1985 – 1987 | R-2 | I also worked in SUBRON 6 at the Ship's Sup office. |
| Neely, Chris | E5/SH | 1985 – 1988 | supply department | Fun times on the Spear...if any one remember me contact me |
| Dwiggins, Dale | EM3 | Jan 1, 1985 – Jan 3, 1988 | Electrical | |
| Devine, Kathy | MS3 | Jan 19, 1985 – Jan 19, 1987 | Just wanted to know if anyone was aboard the ship during this period. I believe chief hamilton ran the mess deck | |
| Boyer, Pete | HT3 | Feb 21, 1985 – Oct 8, 1988 | Repair R-1 | Met one of the best friends I will ever have here... Just trying to remember why we called Dave Reed "turtle" though...LOL |
| Jones, Sandy | EMA1 | Mar 1985 – May 1990 | R-3 | Worked In R3 Sound Analysis Shop and R3 Div Off Admin Assistant |
| Smith-hedrick, Cynthia (Smitty) | SHSN ,SH3, SK3 | Mar 8, 1985 – Mar 30, 1987 | SUPPLY S5 | had a blast at this command. Like to give a shout out to all my supply shipmates. The MA crew, the cooks, and the entire supply department. |
| McKinnon, Edward | HT3 | Mar 26, 1985 – Apr 25, 1988 | DC | I had a great time on this ship. 2nd of three ships. Had so many great friends. No one was excluded from "yo mama jokes" so many laughs and good times. |
| Leach, Keith | HT | Apr 1985 – Nov 1987 | REPAIR R-8 NDT LAB | Found out submarine tenders have there own rules... was sent TAD for 11 months to the EMORY S. LAND. then brought back intime for REFTRA in CUBA... How many remember that fun? |
| Kanuth, Mike Aka Goldentorch | HT-1 | Apr 1985 – Jan 1990 | R-1/26A R10/38N | what a great boat. learned alot aboard that old boat. too bad they sunk her!! |
| Munger, Terry | ET2 | Apr 15, 1985 – Mar 15, 1989 | OEO1 | Trips to Halifax, Bermuda and Florida. Overhaul in 86/87 and Refresher Training in Cuba. Gitmo in August! Woohoo. I missed the cruise for Teamwork 88. I remember my shipmates fondly. Good times and bad. |
| Valley, Michelle | DP3 | Apr 15, 1985 – May 3, 1987 | ADP | I look back on my time on board with great fondness |
| Brewer, Larry | HT1 (SW) | Apr 20, 1985 – Sep 10, 1990 | R-1 | Retiring from my Navy and Army career, countless duty stations,and all night sub support, I can say the best people I ever associated with were on the "Can Do" Spear. We suffered through good and dark times as a tight Family. You are miss |
| Tracy, Tim | MR2 | May 1985 – Dec 1988 | R2 31A | |
| Earnest, Tim | BT2 | May 1985 – May 1995 | B | Looking for old shipmates in enginering department from 86 to 89...It would be great to hear from my old snipes...lol |
| Mayfield, Tammy (Tj) | EMFN | May 1985 – 1986 | E | My time onboard had been an experience I shall never forget. After leaving, I returned to the US Navy to serve in Reserve Status as a Storekeeper thirteen years later. |
| Crawford, Lee | BM3 | Jun 1985 – Dec 19, 1988 | Deck | Found this site by accident, but very glad I did. I missed a few people from the old days and would like to get in contact with them. Hope to find them here. |
| Tooch, Mike | MR3 | Jun 11, 1985 – Apr 4, 1987 | R-2 31A | had some good times remember some good people, for those that remember please forgive my stupidness at the end |
| Henderson, Robert | SM1 | Jun 15, 1985 – Oct 17, 1988 | Nav Ops | Best time of my life. I still have the paper cup guys. The loan log! back pages! Rhonda/DemiGoddess/Magoo/Mr Rogers/Elvis! 240 letters won't cover all my friends there. Hey Jerrod! I'm in Vegas now, as a trueblue electrical engineer |
| Valentino, Dan (Rudy) | BM2 | Jul 1985 – Jul 1989 | Deck | Hung out with Barry Swavely, Joe Green, Brian Shephard/ |
| Harvey, Frank | MR3 | Jul 15, 1985 – Sep 28, 1987 | R2 | Gitmo was a blast and Norshipco was a toilet..Looking for Mark Hawthorn, Vicky Czarnik and Wilma Wright... |
Stone, Sharon  | YN3 | Aug 1985 – 1987 | DECK | DeckAdmin CWO3 Seaman/LT Rothwell: Springer,Aaron,DeBlasio, Garcia,Mesavich,Spicer,Sears,Voss,Corliss,Foxworth,HollowayForeman,Kelly,Sky,Andy,Santos,Kemp,Burgess,Hayes... |
| Benton, Bobby | HT2(SW) | Aug 15, 1985 – Aug 15, 1990 | R1 | |
| Springer, Maranda | DK3 | Sep 1985 – Sep 1988 | 2nd Division/Disbursing | The Bahamas was a blast! Luv you guys my close friends were Steve, Chris, Andy, Sky, Carla. Deck; Stone, Spicer, Sears "Big Red" Learned a lot in Disbursing; Roy, Bev, Tommy, Anthony and Ronnie. I have wonderful memories |
| Sargent, Linda | ET3 | Sep 1985 – Sep 1990 | R-4 | loved my time aboard. Made many friends. Miss the old girl. |
| Laznovsky, Mark | ht 3 | Sep 1985 – May 1989 | r 1 | |
| Beaston, Jonathan | MR3 | Sep 7, 1985 – Jul 15, 1986 | R-2 | I REALLY ENJOYED MYSELF AT THIS COMMAND. COMING FROM OTHER SHIPS I KNEW THAT THIS SHIP WAS A LOT LIKE SHORE DUTY. FIRST TIME I GOT TO WORK WITH WOMEN WHICH MADE THE ATMOSPHERE MORE COMFORTABLE TO WORK IN. NOT SO MUCH SWEARING AMONG THE CREW. |
| Card, Michael | GMG2 | Sep 12, 1985 – Dec 1, 1988 | W-2 Armory | Met alot of good people on the ship. |
| Hoad, Howard Harold | BM 3 | Oct 1985 – Jan 13, 1989 | Deck | How do you sum up a period in your life. Not easy. Anyone who remembers me is MORE than welcome to get in touch. Would like to know if I helped anybody along the way. |
| Helms, Donald (Bubba) | HT 2 | Oct 1985 – Apr 1988 | R-1 | I had some great shipmates while on board. I recognize a few names. Would like to now how my shipmates are doing after so long. |
| Price, Colette | TM3 | Dec 1985 – Jul 1987 | Deck/Weapon | We formed a bike team while onboard it made the trips to Nova Scotia and Florida eventful. We off loaded our many torpedoes in Yorktown and the khakis gave us a spendid party. I couldn't make it to quarters the next morning. Miss you all! |
| Torok, Jeanne | IM2 | Dec 1985 – May 1989 | R2 | During my time on the USS L.Y. Spear, my last name was Przystup. I made 2nd class in the reserves after active duty. |
| Stewart, Kelly | HT3 | Dec 6, 1985 – May 1, 1988 | R1 | |
| Fralix, Tim | MM1 | Dec 20, 1985 – Dec 1, 1987 | R-5 | Learned more about radcon here than a 688 sailor should be allowed to know. Best R-5 shop in the "History of the Navy" and major league partiers also. |
| Gamsby, Donald (Bruno) | MR2 | Dec 29, 1985 – Jul 14, 1990 | R2-31A | I learned alot onboard the Spear, made some good friends, and hope you all are doing well. |
| Gamsby, Donald (Bruno) | MR2 | Dec 29, 1985 – Jul 14, 1990 | R2-31A | Couldn't remember what email address I used last time I was in here so had to make a new one. donagams@aol.com Great times and memories wouldn't trade it for anything. |
| Essenmacher, Ken (Essy) | BM3 | 1986 – Nov 1989 | Deck | AS-36 is a great memory to have, i wouldn't have missed it for the world. |
| Wright, George | HT 2 | 1986 – 1991 | R-1/QA | I had a great time on the Spear. It was home for a long time. Spent some time in Sheet-metal shop, Weld shop, and Quality Assurance. |
| Essayian, Jack | HTC | 1986 – 1992 | R-6 | The Port side main deck is secured as the captain's command passageway. Remove all trash through the interior of the ship, unless we are underway along side the pier. |
| Upton, Brad | HT3 | 1986 – 1988 | R-3 / 57B | Had some good times with some great friends!! |
| Fullman Duckett Bowers (Mcclain), Debbie | NCC | 1986 – 1990 | Admin | |
| Gillespie, Bruce | MR2 | 1986 – Feb 2, 1990 | R2 31A | |
| Currey/painter, Catherine | EN3 | 1986 – 1989 | R8 | Reported on board as Currey then became Painter. I was in 38A to start then transferred to 31F Hydraulic Shop. While on cruise off to A Gang. After cruise Quality Assurance. I had a blast contact if you remember TEX! |
| (Lease) Deck, Patricia | E5/ML2 | Jan 1986 – Jan 1991 | R-6 | |
| Hornick (Hall), Dianna | DC2 | Jan 2, 1986 – Sep 11, 1989 | DC SHOP | I worked with Markee, Bodish, Mary Ann, Pierce and a CWO McDermont. It was by far a great experience for me. I did retire as a DCC. I am enjoying every day of this journey we call life. My 22 years in USN was great. :) |
| Vegh, Chris | MR3 | Jan 6, 1986 – Apr 18, 1988 | R2-31A | I see Bruno all the time we work together but would like to hear from Lewis Williams (MR1) or anyone who would like to email me. |
| Gerlach, Matt | MM3 | Jan 10, 1986 – May 15, 1988 | R8 | The tender life, what fun it was! |
| Greenlee, Dee | SN | Jan 10, 1986 – Sep 20, 1986 | Deck | I wasn't on her that long but can say that I had a blast! |
| McVicker, Patricia | TM3 | Mar 1986 – Mar 23, 1987 | Weapons | Have some great memories of the Spear. |
| Pursel, Doug | IM3 | Mar 15, 1986 – May 18, 1988 | R - 2 | I was in the MIRCS lab from 1986 - 1988. I also messed cranked twice and was on the HAB team so I met and remember a lot of people from those days. I had a blast. email me if you remember me. I went out with SN Rhona Barnes from deck. |
| Hair, Everette (Bear) | TMC SW | Apr 1986 – Jul 1989 | W-2 | Good command, Yards were hell. |
| Garr, Jeff | MR2 | Apr 19, 1986 – Mar 12, 1988 | R2 31A | |
| Morris, Jimmyq | CHIEF PETTY OFFICER | May 1986 – Dec 1993 | R-8 NDT | Quite an experience ... met many wonderful people, as well as some Spearoids |
| Thorpe, Jeff (Kato) | HT1 | May 20, 1986 – Oct 10, 1990 | R-1 Division | Serving on the Spear was a great experience where I met some great people. Went to New York, Halifax, Gitmo (didn't care for the gas chamber (3rd time)), Norway, & England. |
| Cook, Tim | TMT2 | Jun 1986 – Dec 1989 | ||
| Morrison, James | TM3 | Jun 1, 1986 – 1988 | W-1 | |
| Tooch, Mike | MR3 | Jun 11, 1986 – Apr 4, 1987 | R-2 31A | had some good times remember some good people, for those that remember please forgive my stupidness at the end |
| Black, Scott | ET2 | Jul 1986 – Nov 1990 | Ops | Enjoyed my time. |
| Hummel, James | BMSN | Jul 1986 – Jan 15, 1988 | Deck | I should have re-enlisted,I didn't realize it was going to be one of the best times of my life!!!! I met one of the best friends I will ever have, Gilbert Dobison. |
| Santiago-betances, Abimael/taco | TM3 | Jul 1986 – | W-1 Weapons | Best time ever even with the mishaps. I still telling stories |
| McCassity, Cynthia | BM | Jul 7, 1986 – May 18, 1988 | 1st Divison | It has been my pleasure to serve her from GITMO to the Naval Shipyard. The days of working in the scullery on the mess decks and loading ship stores. Playing Cards with H & H [I still say they Cheated] - my Sea Daddies |
| Oleksiw, Paul | GMG3 | Jul 27, 1986 – Oct 3, 1989 | W-2 (Armory) | W-2 was my family and the Armory was home. I also served on the Habitability Team (night-shift) in the yards and Mess-cranked twice. Served with good, hardworking people. Great memories from GITMO to Norway (Teamwork 88) |
| Farrell, Tina | BM | Aug 1986 – Jan 1987 | repair | i wasnt there very long and didnt even get to move anywhere because the one day the ship moved i was at hospital!!! i was there when the ship was at norshipco and we stayed in the hotel. anyone remember suzanne rowden? |
| Gough, Earl L. | TMC (SS) | Aug 1986 – Jul 1988 | W-3 | Got to work with some really great people. Lots of good memories |
| Phillips, Dave | BT 3 | Aug 25, 1986 – Aug 25, 1989 | (Fireroom) | Had and made some great memories onboard the Spear. Never thought I would stay in 20 years (17 years in the Reserves so far). I am now a MM1. Would like to hear from some shipmates from 86-89. Where are all the Engineering types? e-mail me |
| Burroughs, Raymond | E3 | Sep 1986 – Jan 1988 | 'A' Gang | If you remember me- give me a shout |
| Johnson, Steve (Jay/jdawg) | ET3/2 | Sep 1986 – Jun 1990 | R5 radcon radcal | Ced curry, docroc, freedawg, skyy,miranda,spencer, diane carr, my other pretty pc,champ,his wife,wanda marie hill,teresa gray,stephanie,xman,jocko, hollingsworth, gilbert, mr2, call me 702/496-2068 |
| Hayton, Wayne | DN | Sep 27, 1986 – Apr 1, 1989 | Dental | Didn't see any people from the Dental Department. We were a small group anyway. Any one reads this that was in the dental dept, send me an email. |
| Smith, Lorey | Oct 1986 – Oct 1990 | R3 | Looking for Dana Olson or Dana Kraus. Where are you? Im in the Army now. | |
| Horste, Clay | CLAY HORSTE | Oct 1986 – Nov 1990 | R-9, R-7 | I ended up in the Tech Library pulling prints and manuals for Repair. |
| Chartier, Mark | BM E-3 | Oct 1986 – Jul 12, 1990 | Deck dept | I had a great time made great friends in my time about the ship.I also learned lots of things that have stuck with me all my years since moving on thru different careers.I wouldn't trade a minute of time good or bad. |
| Pearson, Stacey | E5/DC2SW | Oct 22, 1986 – | DC | I had a great time & memories on the LY Spear. |
| Chapman, Michael | MM2 | Nov 1986 – Mar 1989 | R-0 ARRS/MDCO | |
| Spencer, Barry | ET4 | Nov 15, 1986 – Jan 4, 1991 | R4 | Great times with great shipmates |
| Clegg (Hair), Melody | YNC | Dec 1986 – Dec 1989 | Ships Admin | |
| McDonaugh, Michael | MMC/SS | Dec 1986 – Mar 1989 | M and R5 | |
| Walsh, Nancy (Bible) | YN3/YN2 | Dec 16, 1986 – Jan 10, 1990 | Deck/Deck Admin/Ship's Admin | I was in Deck Dept from 1986 until I made YN3 in 1988 and worked in Deck ADMIN with Marie Bacon, Melissa Hackert (Harrington), BM2 Tallent & was in Ship's ADMIN working with YNC Clegg and YN1 Kercher from 88-90. |
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