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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 1123 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 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, William | TM 2 | 1986 – 1988 | W -1 | You just had to love LaMadd. |
| Nemnich, Gary | MM (E-3) | 1986 – 1987 | ||
| Eddins, Mike | TMCSW | 1986 – 1989 | W1 | Had some good and bad times on this ship. Was there when Capt. Parchin was CO. Man what a trip. But overall it was a good tour. |
| Stokes, Tim | IM3 | 1986 – 1988 | R2 MIRCS | SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN. STILL DOING THE SAME JOB HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM CHIEFS LICH OR MAGOWAN |
| Leuck, Lucky | EN2 | 1986 – 1989 | e | down in the fwd engine room |
| Damiano, Dominic | MM3 | 1986 – 1989 | Radcon maintenance | |
| Krist, Michael | e3 | 1986 – 1988 | r9 | |
| Kerns, Jon | TM3 | 1986 – 1987 | W-3 | Serving on Orion with Lewis Bellinger, Tim Brady, Joe Kaiser was one of the great highlights in my life. I learned Italian while I was there and loved every minute of being in La Maddalena. Thank you Ensign Fridley for your patience. |
| Lafave, George | EN3 | 1986 – 1988 | A- GANG BOAT SHOP | I guess we drank a few beers hey. still have my hat from texas jacks palma spain. |
| Boober, Greg | HTFN | 1986 – 1988 | R-1 | |
| Brandfast, Terry | E-4 | 1986 – 1987 | Crane Crew | Had a blast, Italy was the most memorable place I've even been. Met some great people and hopefully I can go back with my family some day. |
| Lynch, Mike | Mm3 | 1986 – 1989 | R9 | |
| Crichton, Doug | HT2 | 1986 – 1987 | Repair | Lookin for some old friend s to get re-aquainted with. |
| Dejong, Duane (Dj) | BM3 | 1986 – 1988 | Crane Crew | Those days were not so much fun, but looking back, sometime you want them back. |
| Gorsuch, Gregg | EN3 | 1986 – 1988 | E | Forward engine room, knew it like the back of my hand. |
| Robinson, Patrick | mr3 | Jan 1986 – Apr 1988 | r-2 / r-5 | just looking for old friends |
| Manko, Chris | SK2 | Jan 17, 1986 – Jan 17, 1988 | s-7/ s-6 | Wow its like its just yesterday since I was on this ship! A big shout out to , David Edmunon, Bart Kimber, Stacey Taylor,John Coyne,Jim Webster,and Don Knerr, and all of the other guys I served with! Lets hit Palma!!! |
| Hooks, Thomas | MMFN | Feb 1986 – 1987 | A | |
| Turner, Rob | E4 | Feb 1, 1986 – | S-1 | |
| Arena, Ron | JO3 | Mar 1986 – May 1988 | SEB La Maddalena | I wasn't on the ship's crew, but I was a radio dj and broadcasters for the local AFRTS affiliate, SEB La Maddalena. Made a lot of good friends from Orion, and was "Rappin Ron" b/c i was the only dj who would play rap. |
| Clark, David | EN2 | Mar 1, 1986 – Apr 10, 1990 | R10, R5 | Enoyed my time on the USS Orion. Shoutout to my friend and roommate Jim Adams. We worked in the repair department together. I also worked in the engine room before transferring to Nuclear repair. |
| Peralta, Elving | BT3 | Mar 5, 1986 – Apr 22, 1988 | engineering | Served in this command with a great group of comrades, Jose Sanchez, Eligio Lopez, Norman Correa, BT Duffy and many others. Aside from serving on a fine ship it was a great location as well. Many fond memories.... |
| Jones, George | DT1 | Mar 10, 1986 – Mar 10, 1988 | Dental Dept | Retired USN1992. Retired Post Office 2014 live in San Diego California email: george2052@ymail.com |
| Eckel, Kelly | E4 | Mar 15, 1986 – Sep 15, 1988 | r-1 pipe shop | still kicking. sure had alot of good parties! |
| Desmond, Richard | HT | Apr 20, 1986 – Jun 1, 1988 | R-1 56A | Any one know where HT1 James Copeland is ? I would like to find him. Thanks |
| McDowell, Keith | QM | Apr 26, 1986 – Apr 1, 1988 | OPS/NAV | Met my wife here. Some close calls Nav wise...wind you can't believe...then wait,what?...the stern cracked like an egg shell...remember? |
| Baillargeon, Gail | EN2/DV | May 1986 – May 1988 | Locker | |
| Lopez, Eligio | E-3/Fireman | May 6, 1986 – Jun 6, 1988 | fire room | I remember partying and drinking with my boys. Chris Rooney ,Tony Douglas,Rafael Peralta and.William Hall.Playing flag football and softball |
| Longnecker, Jerry | HT3 | May 7, 1986 – Oct 5, 1988 | R1 Ship Fitters Shop | We worked hard and played hard. I had some great times in Italy. I'm still in touch with Couteret and Bloedorn. Looking for Dave Watt |
| Allen, Calvin | E3 BM | May 15, 1986 – May 18, 1988 | Subron 22 | The command the community was a wo nderful life |
| Semaan, John | SK3 | May 25, 1986 – Jun 8, 1988 | S-7 | Give me a shout, would like to hear from any one that was on board at the same time. |
| Ripplinger, Kirk | MM3 | Jun 1986 – Sep 1989 | R-9 | Had a great time on that old ship. Miss the friendships. R-9 always had a great group of guys. |
| Schlicher, Todd | MM3 | Jun 1986 – Jun 1988 | R-9 | Had some great times on the rock. Made some great friends. Some of the best times with the R-9 flag football champs 2 years in a row with Matt Rice and Brian Dralle. |
| Newland, Troy | BMSN | Jun 1, 1986 – | Deck Division 2 Crane crew | |
| Strock, Adam | EM2 | Jul 1986 – Feb 1989 | R3 | Lost all my contact addresses/numbers upon discharge. Wonder how others are doing, esp Isaac Jones and Sam Hamilton. I became a language specialist thanks to my tour there - had to leave the Navy to become one, though. |
| Graham, Darrell (Sea Gypsy) | EN1 | Jul 1986 – Jun 1988 | M-Div = (Fwd/Aft Main Engrms) | Ohhh those were the years, Cruising through the Med with great Ports of Call; and living in "Club Med" to boot. Good times and some rough ones too. I hope everyone’s doing great. Grambo |
| Colon, Carlos | RM-3 | Jul 3, 1986 – Aug 23, 1988 | Communication Dept | Loved , hello to all mi friends , Preston , Bobea,Beaver,Giraud, |
| Edward E. Friloux, Jr., Ed | RM3 | Jul 5, 1986 – Jun 30, 1988 | Communication | |
| Friloux,jr., Edward "Beaver" | RM3 | Jul 5, 1986 – Jul 1988 | Communication | |
| Marshall, Tom | PC1 | Jul 10, 1986 – Jul 10, 1988 | Admin | Mail Call Loved La Mad and Santa Rafael beach. |
| Di Saia, John | HTFN | Aug 6, 1986 – Dec 4, 1988 | R-3 | |
| Di Saia, John | HTFN | Aug 8, 1986 – Jan 8, 1988 | R-3 | Hey Shane Morris thanks for hooking me up with locals. we partied with the locals alot. Remember Aldo, Massimo his father owned a liquior store , Antonello, and my favoriote Dayda.I have spoken to a few crew members. Keep in touch |
| Dittman, Matthew | MS2 | Aug 15, 1986 – Jun 15, 1988 | supply | my time aboard as 18 was one of the best times of my life.Beautiful sights, good people, and lots of friends. Much time spent at The Rock. |
| Roberto, Tom | Aug 20, 1986 – Dec 8, 1987 | R-3 | HEY JONNY BOY ,SHANE THOSE DAYS WERE THE BOMB! | |
| Palardy, Robert | DC3 | Sep 1986 – Jul 1988 | Damage Control | Italy was a blast learned italian, Thanks to Marco in town an univ of maryland, Old ship but learned alot, hated underway watches in engine room to damn hot |
| Axline, Scott | HT2 | Sep 1986 – Jun 1989 | DC Top Shop | Hard work and good times. Will always remember those years with fond memories. |
| Palardy, Robert | DC3 | Sep 1986 – Jul 1988 | DC Division | Just trying to find HT or DC guys stationed from 1986-1988 email me at redi4fun68@yahoo.com. The orion was my first ship learned alot and made some good friends, like to keep in touch |
| Lyons, Paul | TMC(SS) | Sep 1986 – Oct 1989 | Weapons W-1, W-6 | |
| Sherman, Esley | tm3 | Sep 1, 1986 – Nov 24, 1988 | w6 | had a great time |
| Mansfield, Jeff | MM3 | Sep 9, 1986 – Sep 10, 1989 | A | |
| Lyman, Lee | ET2 | Sep 27, 1986 – Mar 5, 1991 | R-4 | MISS ALL MY OLD BUDDIES FROM R-4.WHAT A PARTY I LOVE THE NAVY! REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AT PICCOLO SLAMS AND THE BIG CLUB!LOVED RIDING THE TIRENIA FROM LA MADD TO PALAU.IM THE GUY THAT HAD THAT PIZZARIA WHEN I GOT OUT ON VIA DE MILLE ON. |
| Anderson, Drew | EN2 | Oct 1986 – Oct 1988 | R9 | Had a great time in R-9 Supply with Hollywood and Burbank. Shout out to all the guys in R-9 |
| Losey, Don | MM1 | Oct 1986 – Oct 1988 | R-9 LPO, WCS Hydraulic shop | |
| Hawke, John | TMSN | Oct 1986 – Jun 28, 1988 | Weapons | Wish I was still there I miss the good times there |
| Gray, The Spaniard | E3 | Oct 21, 1986 – Oct 28, 1988 | R-6 | Fun days in Italy |
| Hutchinson, Erik / Hutch | Nov 1986 – Aug 1988 | S-1 | Worked in Storerooms 8,9, 10 & 18, 19, 20. | |
| Hankins, Glenn | MSSN | Nov 1, 1986 – Mar 1990 | S-2 | I CARRY GREAT MEMORYS OF THE SHIP AND CREW WE LIVED ELBOW TO ELBOW AND RAN WILD YOUNG MEN WHO KNEW NO FEAR LAST I HEARD SHE WAS MOTHBALLED IN THE RESERVE FLEET SAD END TO A GREAT SHIP |
| Chestnut, Tim | E-3 | Nov 18, 1986 – Apr 7, 1988 | Pumps | Best of luck fellows from "Nutty" |
| Colegrove, Todd | DC3 | Dec 1986 – Dec 1988 | Alot of crazy times in LaMadd, Rob Palardy get in touch with me would be nice to catch up as well as anyone else who served during this time. Worked with the Hull Tech's. | |
| Larson, John | EM3 | Dec 1986 – Dec 1988 | R-3 | Had the greatest time of my life on that old ship! Memories of Palma, Spain still make me grin like a fool! |
| Ayers, Frank | ENFN | Dec 1986 – | r-9 repair unit | the rock the lil bigclub palau rags my old dog all my old shipmates.they were the best years of my life there. |
| McCall, Charles | sn | Dec 1986 – 1987 | deck | had a great time and made some great freinds on the Rock, Steven Clark from Philly, Mike Kirk from Chi-Town, Easy-E, PO Peel and Barber fella's hit me up this is McCall from Saginaw,MI. |
| Kelemen, Erik | EM3 | Dec 7, 1986 – Mar 11, 1990 | R3 | Three of the most unforgettable years of my life. |
| Kelemen, Erik | EM3 | Dec 7, 1986 – Feb 10, 1990 | R3 Shop 57B | It was a great 3 years. Got to see things and places that I wouldn't have had the chance to otherwise. |
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