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USS Orion (AS 18) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Orion (AS 18). 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 1124 crew members registered for the USS Orion (AS 18).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1952 | 1953 – 1960 | 1961 – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Bruner, KennethSN1974 – 1977Deckhad a good time onboard, looking for someone who has the ships patch, i lost mine and is looking to replace it on my cruise jacket. hope someone can help me out. looking for old bud's
Hyde, MartyMM31974 – 1974Shop 38I dropped on for a cup of coffee while I awaited to be assigned to the USS Tunny SSN-682. After the Navy, I returned to college and received a BS in accounting. I'm a retired IRS Special Agent.
Bishop, RustyMR2Mar 1974 – Nov 1977R-2Machine Shop, Shop31A I believe. We had one hell of a Slow Pitch Softball team in those days!
Feary, CarlIC1Jun 1974 – Jul 1976R3/FMAG
Wolfe, DonaldSH-1Jun 1974 – Apr 1976S-3would like to here from anyone
Wisener, ChrisMR2 Jun 1974 – 197631a1974 - 1976 I was FMAG Orion, it was shore duty on the ship. Was there anybody else like this duty? Retired MRC Wisener Any other MR's out there: chiefwisener@cox.net
Johnson, AnthonyPC3Jun 28, 1974 – Jun 27, 1977X - DivisionPOIC were PC2 Montesa, PC1 Wells, PC2 Duffy and I became POIC until my EOS. I turned over the P.O. to PCSN Pratt. Returned to service in 1978 as RM. Retired in 1994 as RMCS(SW).
Lebow, Jim ("Lobo")MM2Jul 1974 – Mar 1979I was stationed on the YD-232/floating crane/shop 72A. Spent most of my time testing handling gear for other shops and doing rigging jobs on the subs. Worked with too many men to name.
Smith, Darrell profile iconHT1Jul 1, 1974 – Jun 1, 1975DC Division, CO2 Shop
Stokes, JayE4Jul 3, 1974 – Dec 12, 1979
Jim, CowanML2Aug 15, 1974 – Jan 30, 1978R-1 81A
Reese, Donald2nd classAug 15, 1974 – Mar 31, 1978machine shop,
Taylor, John "Jt"TMSN/TM3Sep 19, 1974 – Jun 16, 1978W-3 DivisionCheif Nelson, Chief Clifford, Chief Nicodin, PO Sandborn, PO Citino, PO Ed Finn, PO Taylor, TMSN Kim Young, I can't remember all of us, but I have to agree with everyone else. This was my first command, it was the best
Mark, BenedictDS2Oct 1974 – Oct 1977S8Worked on shipboard computer..yes, this old bucket actually had a computer onboard...a well-kept secret.
Szafranski, MichaelIC2Oct 1974 – Apr 1976EI remember the cruise to Ft. Lauderdale. We had a crazy EMC that called me Ski 1, because there was Michael Cendroski in our Div at the same time...he was Ski 2. LOL Hey McCaffrey are you out there? Or Abrilz, Pulliam, Schmidt?
Benedict, MarkDS2Nov 1974 –S-8
Robinson, Tonydp3Dec 1974 – Aug 1978ADPLooking for old buddies
Adams, PaulE3Dec 1974 – Sep 1977Electrical / Rubber& Plastics shop
Briggs III, CharlesTM/SA AS 181975 – 1977Torpedoman MK 14 Tech
Bentley, Randytmsn1975 – 1976w4 and w5My first ship real cool bunch of buds
Johnson, DouglasYN3Feb 1, 1975 – Nov 30, 1977Deck Hand CrewIt was a great experience. I met some great prople on board. I was n Charleston, Sc..
Hough, Steve profile iconemfn-em3Mar 8, 1975 – Jan 12, 1977e-divMaking 3 sets of sub along side cables from 2 sets, splicing all the shore power cables. Bicentennial in FT Lauderdale Fla, 2 tours of mess cooking, All the Brown outs, security violations. Em1 Mac, EMC brown
Hays, Johnams3Apr 23, 1975 – Jan 18, 1979maintenance
Bell, DarraghMR3May 26, 1975 – Nov 11, 1976EMO1
Locklear, Jimqm3Jun 12, 1975 – Jun 12, 1979navigationslooking for any old friends from the Orion or the Uss Butte I left the Butte in the Medditerrian while in Rotta Spain
Smith, Roger(Smitty)BM2Jul 1975 – May 19802nd/1st
Rambacher, RobertRADIOMAN E-3Sep 15, 1975 – Jun 10, 1977
Erickson, RonE-5, MR2Oct 24, 1975 – Apr 14, 1978R-2
Gates, LeeMR3Nov 1975 – Feb 1979R-2department 31-A regret not staying in.
Moore, KevinBM3Nov 27, 1975 – Aug 13, 1978
White, WarrenIC2Dec 15, 1975 – Apr 15, 1977RepairI came aboard out of IC A School and enjoyed my tour on the Orion as I have many fawn memories.
Campfield, VictorIC2Dec 29, 1975 – Oct 22, 1977R-3I enjoyed my time in Charleston. Met a lot of good guys in the R-3 Division. Our Division parties were a lot of fun.
Ison, Ike (Steve)ENFN1976 – 1978EngineeringJumped back and forth from forward to after engine room some use to call me Ike.
Eddins, MikeTM21976 – 1978W1Plenty of good times had in Charleston.
Ruark, MichaelSK31976 – May 31, 1980Supply
Ervin, DanIM31976 – Aug 1979R2Played on softball and flag football teams. Looking for any IM or OMs from that era.
Murrin, Jack ( Jd ) profile iconHT3Jan 1, 1976 – Nov 5, 1979R-1 sheetmetal shoploved chas. met my wife there. have four kids and seven grands now. miss the guys. bowen ht1, bob cann, bill landry,ski, manny zayas,wisner,dingle,roushman,bob stucker,hancock, tom tarpy!!!???
Pratt, MarkPC2Jan 23, 1976 – Aug 16, 1979X-DivGreat command! Got out 1979 came back in the reserves from 80-91. Back in the reserves as a RP in 2002. Went to Iraq in January 03-May. Got a commission as a 1LT in the Army reserves in 2005 then Iraq 06-07. Out 2012.
Payne, Tom / ChumleyRM3Feb 1976 – Nov 1978CommunicationsMiss alot of the guys, would love to hear from them especially Master Chief Ronald E Brown(SS) who was a huge influence on me.
Bremenour, TomEM3Feb 1976 – Jun 14, 1979R-3
Moeller, GrantOM2Feb 1976 – Jun 1979R2
Eldridge, HarryE3Feb 4, 1976 – Oct 10, 1977Repair office/R5 Div.Looking for friends from that time. Charlie Z, Mike, Tony from St . Louis. Vito from New Jersey, Boston Mike to name just a few !! Can find me on Facebook or hwe1257@gmail.com
Fitzgerald, KenET1Feb 28, 1976 – Nov 9, 1976R-4
Rice, RichardMS3Mar 1976 – Nov 1978SupplyI enjoyed being on the BIG O. I was one of three stewards for the captain. There was Capt. Henson, and then Capt. Skorupski. I will never forget the time Admiral Rickover stayed on board, in the Capt's quarters. would like to hear from shipmates.
St.clair, ScotEN3Mar 26, 1976 – Jul 14, 1979MHi all! Remembering all of my old shipmates Oly, Brow, Ike, Burkhardt, and lots more. I was a young butthead, and regret things I did back then. To those wronged, I'm sorry. Forgive me, please? Love to hear from all!
Dugan, JoeEM3Mar 29, 1976 – Jun 26, 1979R-3Anyone out there from this Orion era? Joe Dugan USS Orion AS-18 R-3 Division 1976 - 1979 jadugan77@verizon.net
Diebert, MikeHT3Apr 1976 – Aug 1978RWorked in shipfitters shop
Kutz, ThomasMM3Apr 1, 1976 – Mar 31, 1977Shop 38email address t-kutz@hotmail.com
Phillipp, RandyHM3Apr 25, 1976 – Apr 15, 1979MedicalStarted in deck force 1st and 2nd Div then struck as a Corpsman. Went to HM-A School and reported back to H-Div, where I became an HM3 and worked along side HMC Turner, HM2 Doty, Hm1 White, and HM1 Bliziotis. I had a great time.
Kott, Mike profile iconET2Apr 30, 1976 – Jan 15, 1979Repair R-4R-4 division test equipment & calibration lab
Cook, KennethE-5May 15, 1976 – May 30, 1979Enjoyed every minute of the experience
Stewart, Geneds2May 15, 1976 – Jun 15, 1979supplymaintained the univac computer system. my most vivid memory was the trip to Bermuda when we got caught in hurricane David..The best Puke-a-thon ever....Seriously I have a lot of good memories of my time aboard the USS Orion....
Zurbriggen, CharlesIC 3Jun 1976 – Mar 1978R-3Sub tenders were welded to the pier. The father and son cruises were fun. R-3 crew were a good bunch of men.
Moore, RichardHT2Jun 1976 – Aug 1978R8Worked in the NDT Lab. Worked for HTC Bill Floyd, HTC Fred Crocker.
Ecclesine, JohnMR2Jun 1976 – Jun 1980R-231A Machine shop
Evans, RobertSK3Jul 4, 1976 – Feb 2, 1980S-6I remember all the softball games. Playing for the Supply team and the Orion "B" team.
Ford, DarrellIC FNJul 8, 1976 – 1978IC Repair ShopI started out in RADCON division but after approximately 6 months transferred to the IC Repair Shop.
Jett, PhilipE3Aug 15, 1976 – Aug 15, 1980HEY GUYS I'M LOOKING FOR SOME OF MY PALS FROM THE USS.ORION,I WORKED IN THE HT DEPARTMENT,BUT I KNOW A LOT OF MY SHIP MATES.FRED ANDERSON,IS ONE NAME THAT I REMENBER WILL,BUT I'M REALLY LOOK FOR GUYS HOW WORKED IN THE HTOR THE SHIPFITTER
Dickson, Gary (Dick)SK 3Aug 25, 1976 – Feb 25, 1978SupplyI worked at the pier warehouse and in the storerooms. I was a member of the 77' championship football team. Would like to hear from any of the SK's and the team. Retired from the Navy Reserves in 1999.
Vereen, TyromeEM3Sep 14, 1976 – 1979E-divisionLooking for some of my old basketball buddies.
Olafson, Kris (Oly)EN3Sep 26, 1976 – Jun 4, 1980M-DivI started out in the Fireroom, then went to aft eng room. familiar names-scotty nevins, steve brodsky, (MO) EN1 Elmore, and scott st. clair, just to name a few-I also went to st louis with leon breiding but lost contact
Belflower, JeffMS3Oct 1976 – Jul 10, 1982S-2I SERVED ON HER AS A MESS SPECIALIST 3RD AND 2ND CLASS. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM SHIPMATES WHO SERVED IN SUPPLY DEPT.
McCuine, RonYN1Oct 1976 – Sep 1979XWorked in Legal with YNC Whitley. Also in Admin with YNCS McClure and LT Moore. Worked with CMC Richardson & MAC Priebe. Enjoyed my tour!
Jameson, ScottPC3Oct 12, 1976 – May 7, 1980I WORKED IN THE POST OFFICE WITH PC1 ESPERATO AND PC3 MARK PRATT
Johnson, Greg (Slim)YN3Nov 21, 1976 – Jul 11, 1980Captain's YeomanWow!! When I think of the Orion, we were the best at everything. Especially Sports.. I played Basketball, Flag Football and Softball..I really had a lot of good friends on team and as shipmates.. I will always remember The Orion.

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