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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 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Wyatt, DavidHT 31989 – 1991r1any r 1 people out there. love to hear from you. 2 years seemed like hell to a 18 year old punk. wish i didnt waste it all at the c.m.o and perideso
Rhodes, DerrickHM31989 – 1990Medical/Pharmacy
Bonner, JimmyMRFA/MR31989 – 1991MACHINE SHOP/ INGRAVING SHOP1
Lique, JamesMR31989 – 1991R-2
Saddison, MarkE5/EM21989 – 1991EGreat being on the ship, never worked so hard in my life.
Mancini, Phil "boom Boom"IM21989 – 1991R2-96AHad Some good times out in Lamadd. Hope to here from some old ship mates.
Miller, ClintonHTFN1989 – 1991R-1 div Insulation ShopMy first duty station. Loved my time onboard. Learned alot from the guys in R-1 division.
Cutson, CraigHT21989 – 1992R-1My first ship and the best times with the gang in the Pipe shop.
Perez, Michaelht31989 – 1991R1had a blast in lamadd,to all my friends from the pipe shop 56a.
Richardson, StanleyDCC1989 – 1992DC divisionI had a great division. I enjoyed every minute of it, including the home boys in the chief's mess
Witte, DarrenSN1989 – 1991T-Shed
Hagen, Chrismm31989 – 1991A gangSteam & heat, ACR shop, O2N2 plant, boiler room, etc
Jarvensivu, BrianMM21989 – 1991A
Bingham, Blind DoggHTFA hull technician1989 – 1990r1 shipfitters
McCardell, MichaelFn1989 – 1991Port serviceI really loved my time in la mad. I really miss my good friend Donnie Friday. We really had a great time. Mmccarde2003@yahoo.com
Brust, MichaelMM31989 – 1991A
Lewis, AndyDC 31989 – 1991DCIt was a great first command, think about hanging out in La Mad with a great bunch of guys i am proud to call my friends. Would love to revisit some time, maybe even go back to Club Med!
Miller, Stevemr11989 – 1991s=9/r-2
Lukins, ChrisDC3Jan 1989 – Dec 1991engineeringhad a great time great group of guys good command
Mingura, EdwardHT-2Jan 1989 – Aug 1992r-1 sheet metal shopWent back to Italy last year, Rome, Florance, Chinque Terre, maybe next time I'll go back to La Madd
Wroten, WarrenIC3Jan 1, 1989 – Jan 4, 1991RepairBest ship ever!!
Spence, DaveTM3Jan 7, 1989 – Jan 9, 1991W-3/WeaponsMiss the paninis. If anybody ever visits Mammoth Cave National Park, look up Ranger Dave.
McDonald, Elisha (Mac)TM3Jan 7, 1989 – Jan 5, 1991Weapon/ W-3I had some great times over there watching my DO fall off the liberty boat (CWO3 Beylor) and get drunk at the Big Club and all the trips to Toulon, Frances 6 times
Ward, ChuckET3Jan 27, 1989 – Sep 21, 1990R4Ensign (maverick) Rule was our Division Officer. La Maddalena was cool. Always wondered what happend to Hendry, Marshall and all the ET's in R4.
Beverly, KevinIM2Feb 1989 – Feb 1991R-2/MIRCS LABFOR A PLACE I COULD NOT WAIT TO LEAVE I FIND MYSELF REMBERING A LOT OF GREAT TIMES. IT WAS A TIME OF GREAT LEARNING IN MY LIFE, AND IT TAUGHT ME THE JOB I HAVE NOW
Mahalko, MikeRMSNFeb 1, 1989 – Feb 1, 1991RADIOFIRST AND BEST COMMAND, THIS IS WHAT THE NAVY WAS BACK THEN. WAS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR LEARNING THE ROPES AND SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR WIFE TRAVELLING. RADIO WAS THE BEST GROUP OF PEOPLE TO LEARN FROM AND WORK WITH.
Crider, Mark profile iconHT2Feb 1, 1989 – Feb 28, 1991R1Just trying to find some old friends and see what they are up to today.
Morrison, William "Rocky"TMSMFeb 18, 1989 – Sep 23, 1990W-6 Div. Wieght Test/ QALive in Texas so look me up.
Parent, David E.MRFR - MR3Mar 1989 – Apr 1991R-2 / MACHINE SHOP
Cobb, DavidE5/IM2Mar 1989 – Apr 1991R-2/ MIRCS (96A)Too many good times for a place we all wanted to leave.
Palmer, BryceSTS/2Mar 1989 – May 1993R4
Bilbrey, TimE3 MR/FNMar 25, 1989 – Jul 20, 1990r-2Hello to Spencer, Merril, stinky Stiano, Gavin, Parent, Miklas, Bores, and everyone who was there when I was. Looking back at that time is awesome it was one of my favorite times of my life. I miss everyone. Look me up bilbconstrn@yahoo.com
White, GregHT3Apr 1989 – Jan 1991had the time of my life with mike chuck rob &stacy,wish we could have times like those again
Nichols, PatrickHT 2Apr 1, 1989 – Jul 15, 1991r-1 Looking for people in the weld shop. The paintings we had in the shop are on navy vets .com . they are still funny.
Thatcher, PatrickBoiler TechnicianApr 1, 1989 – May 6, 1991B divisionWorked in the oil lab with several people....Cisco Guerra and Steven Butler were my two shipmates of choice to fuck up and spend time on class c liberty with, lol!! Orion was my first of 4 ships in the Navy. Good times!
Veliz, DanielHT3May 1989 – Apr 1991R1 56A pipe shopI miss LA Madd and Captain Billys. Palu and its rocky beaches. The trips to Naples, the camp fire girls. 18 and wild 1st command and almost my last. I miss the guys from R-1. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Ludwick, BrianHT 3May 1989 – May 1991R1 56a Pipe Shop La Madd what a blast, I really do miss the guys from R-1 and the guys from the optical shop. ( My favorite hiding place) What ever happened to "Big Daddy" Steve LeGradi and the rest of the guys from the Pipe Shop?
Salter, ChrisEM3May 1989 – May 1991Power ShopGreat group of guys. Loved and hated it at the same time. Anyone who served over there knows exactly what I mean.
Freeman, JohnPO2May 1, 1989 – Oct 20, 1990A Gang
Thomas, HirstSK1May 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1996Port ServicesPort Services did all the work!
Sutton, James KBTFNMay 13, 1989 – Apr 16, 1991Engineering
Jones, ShadMS3May 15, 1989 – May 15, 1993S2
York, LawrenceE4/ HT3May 16, 1989 – Dec 20, 1992R3/ Rubber & Plastics ShopHad great times on the Ol ship. Miss all my shipmates The day i left the ship to go home I locked petty officer Grindley in the shop. Bet he missed roll call the next morning. Told him i'd get back at him.
Potts, FrankET2May 19, 1989 – Jul 19, 1991R-4Man those were great times. Didn't think so at the time. My how 20 years later can change things. Brian Cox & Rob Waller get in touch man. Would like to see you again.
Mims, Robert (Murdock)MR1May 23, 1989 – Jul 1993R-2/31-AMachine Shop and Planning
Portillo, Fernando "Tio"EM3Jun 1989 – Aug 1991Repair (R-3)
Burks, GregMR3Jun 1989 – Jun 1991R2 REPAIRGreat times with some of the best people I ever knew. Still wonder sometimes how we lived life in the fast lane so hard and still made it out alive. Thanks for the memories.
Frei, Karl R.MR1Jul 1989 – Aug 1991R-2/0Decom crew
O'Malley, John profile iconMM1Jul 1989 – Nov 1991QAFound this site and decided to join to see who has joined.
Turner, LarrySK2Jul 10, 1989 – Jun 8, 1992S-1I see my old buddy Bertrand listed. Also, I last know of Steve (Big Daddy) LeGrady being in Charleston, SC on the Frank Cable around 1991. I retired Mar 06 and now working at the NavWepSta in Goose Creek, SC. larry.s.turner1.ctr@navy.mil
Tarini, RobertSH2/SH1Jul 10, 1989 – Jun 4, 1991S-3My 2nd tour on the ORION. If though LA Madd, IT had changed the people and crew were still the best. The ship was decommed shortly after my leaving and was proud to have served aboard her.
Beck, CameronRM3Aug 1989 – 1991OCTRUE NAVY LIVING! THESE WERE THE BEST DAYS OF MY CAREER. LEARNING EVERY DAY WHAT THE JOB AND NAVY WAS LIKE.
Satti, SteveDPSNAug 1, 1989 – May 1, 1991Data Processing
Spicker, WilhelmLT.Sep 1989 – Oct 1991Asst Weaps/First LTOh those trips in the med at that time. Smashed boats from Egypt, Trips to Israel, France, Spain and other places.
Cox, BrianET2Sep 1989 – Sep 1991R-4Had some great times with ET1 Rockwood, Frank Potts, Rod Breeden, Rob Waller, J. Q. Lanoue, J.T. Monahan. Saw Israel, Egypt, Spain and France. Traveled all over Europe, great 2 years. 931-335-0541
Ray Holcomb, RayMM3Sep 1, 1989 – Aug 1, 1992R-9 Hydro Shop
Brin, MarlonE-3Oct 1989 – Nov 19912nd /DeckBest time of my career, would do again.
Dunson, KevinYN2Oct 17, 1989 – Oct 17, 1991ADMIN
Stice, Kristiandc2Oct 20, 1989 – Jul 24, 1993damage control
Quirino, RaymondNov 1989 – Jan 1990
Waller, RobET2Nov 1989 – Mar 1992R4Back in Illinois. Always good to hear from everyone. Ran across this site showing kids ship in prep for Veteran's Day. Pretty cool seeing some familiar names.
Hudson, PatIM2Nov 14, 1989 – Nov 1, 1991R2 Mircs LabHad great time on the Orion, picked up a large portion of the language (that still comes in handy today) started comedy career on the Orion and traveled with the ship's Volleyball team. No regrets!
Timme, Mike-hogboyHT2Dec 21, 1989 – Dec 21, 1992r-1 11-a
Phillips, RobertMR3Dec 26, 1989 – Jul 13, 1992R-2
Horne, GregoryE-3Dec 27, 1989 – Jan 2, 1991

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