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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Nitro (AE 23). 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 367 crew members registered for the USS Nitro (AE 23).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1989 | 1990 – 1992 | 1993 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Lewis, Mike | BT2 | 1986 – 1991 | Boilers | Met lots of good friends and had good times. |
Frazier, Bernard | ICFN | Jan 10, 1986 – Mar 18, 1988 | Electrical | The more years that past the more I can say it wasn't all that bad. |
Yetter, Robert | YN2 | Feb 9, 1986 – Feb 10, 1990 | X | A lot of hard working SOBs on her. Hines, Knowlton, PNC Barker, Fales and Hornbaker are a few names I recall. I remember smoking butts and watching over the horizon and thinking these days will never end. WOW, they are long gone now! |
Yetter, Robert | YN2 | Feb 9, 1986 – Feb 9, 1990 | X division | The wake is still there in my mind. It has faded thankfully. A lot of guys never had the chance to look back. I hope all you SOBs I served with THE BEST. YN2 YETTER |
Speer, John David | Mar 22, 1986 – Jul 12, 1989 | B | The ship was old, broken down and under staff. The workdays were long and the liberty was rare, but I couldn't ask for a better bunch of men to be in hell with. | |
Roman, Ron | SA | Apr 1, 1986 – Dec 28, 1988 | 1 st Division | I survived the USS Nitro and all I got was a dumb Zippo lighter lol |
Wilds, Jim | CWO2 | Apr 9, 1986 – Apr 8, 1989 | SHIP'S GUNNER | I REMEMBER VERY LONG DAYS AND VERY LITTLE TIME OFF. MIKE BARTLETT AND MARK BERMAN HELPED ME KEEP MY B/p DOWN. GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS ON AN INCREDIBLELY OLD SHIP. |
Lamar, David ![]() | SK3 | Apr 17, 1986 – Aug 21, 1989 | RAS and later SS01(Supply) | Wow! I saw a lot of names that I had not thought of in a long time. The most fun I had was the Northern Atlantic Cruise, when I became a bluenose, the first Med (87), OPPE in Gitmo, and the second yard period(Brooklyn). |
Benton, Robert | GM2 | May 1986 – May 1989 | ||
Phillips, John | BT-3/BTFN | May 15, 1986 – Dec 2, 1988 | my name is john phillips. i served with the likes of bt2 rebuck,bt2 spots, bt2 mike lewis bt1 smith bt1 jones and numerous mm drop a line if you served during this period | |
Hines, Tyrone | MM3 | Jun 10, 1986 – Sep 25, 1989 | a - gang engineering | looking fwd to seeing and speaking with anyone from this time period. i want my son to know that part of my history. besides the comraditity amongst trut men of honor should be seen and heard by our family and friends. remember gitmo.and the med pac. |
Young, Michael | mm2 | Jul 6, 1986 – Jun 30, 1990 | RAZIS fresh air snip | boo boo well i had a problem of breaking things.had a read good timr at the nitro .good and i do mean good friends .a good team to work with. the comand ppl was was great toi w4ork with the CO was pretty cool good timer |
Roswell, Chuck | BMC(SW) | Jul 20, 1986 – Jul 20, 1990 | RAS | |
Taughinbaugh, Patrick | SN | Aug 1986 – Oct 15, 1989 | 2nd | |
Michell, Paul | SM3 | Aug 1, 1986 – Aug 10, 1989 | OPS | Started out in RAS and struck signalman. |
Castiglioni, David ( Cast Iron ) | E-3 | Aug 1, 1986 – Nov 29, 1989 | 1st | IWasn't easy but I have alot of good memories. I live in FLA now.Married with kids twin girls which are singing up to join the Navy. HEY BUSHNER,I TOLD YOU, YOU WERE A LIFE'ER. LOL...It would be great to hear from any old ship mates.. |
Mays, Brian | ENGINEMEN | Oct 1986 – Jun 1989 | aux | I remember those hot days and nights in the engine room standing watches. Gitmo was the hottest. I saw a couple of names I remembered but can't remember the ones I worked with, Drop a note if anyone remembers me. |
Lesher, Arthur | ET1 | Dec 1986 – Dec 1988 | OE | |
Whitney, Thomas | SN | Dec 1986 – | RAZ | RAS division was an amazing bunch. Boo Boo was a great friend. Miss heist sea. |
Felton, Anthony/ (Young Blood) | RM3 | Dec 31, 1986 – Jun 10, 1990 | OC02 | I report 3 days before my first Med. I served with DEAN DANSFORTH, RM3 HORTON,CHIEF KANOUS, RM1 LONG. RM3 WOLLET. RM2 VIVEAR( WITH HIS MEAN BEHIND. I THINK IF I SEEN HIM TODAY, I WOULD PROBABLE PUT MY FOOT IN HIS BEHIND. BUT IT HELP ME IN LIFE. |
Edwards, Darryl | RM2 | 1987 – 1989 | OC | SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE BROTHERS. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST. THE MEMORIES ARE LIFELONG AND LASTING. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEA SHIPMATES. BT AR//DRE |
Kelly, Tommy | SMSN | 1987 – 1990 | Ops | Good to see all the squids names I served with. Drop me an E-mail! |
Magda, William | E-4 /Storekeeper | 1987 – 1990 | S1 | Remember fun times, Enjoyed the different ports we visited especially Haifa Israel. I am Married to my wonderful wife Cindy now with 4 children all grown now. I am city driver for XPO logistics |
Deman, Seaman | E3 | Feb 1, 1987 – Jan 1, 1989 | First | Very good group of shipmates. Learned alot in the two years aboard. Some good, Some bad! I had a great group of friends and hope they are all doing well. |
Wack, Alex | OS2 | May 1, 1987 – Dec 31, 1997 | Ops | Med, N.Atlantic, Gitmo |
McKenna, Dan | GMG3 | Jul 24, 1987 – Jul 24, 1989 | 3rd | See many familiar names here. Slung a lot of bombs and fixed a lot of mag. sprinkler systems in two years. 20+ years later I remember it all like it was yesterday. Hey Gunner, nice to see your name. mrandmrsmc@aol.com |
Rich, Frank | E-6/ET1 | Aug 1987 – Nov 1989 | OE | Served when Joe Lepine, Tony Bareka, Derek Hartley, Keith Agee, Juan Carrion, Mark Berman and Mark Carr, to name a few were aboard. |
Uss Nitro, Manny | SM3 | Aug 12, 1987 – Sep 20, 1991 | OPS | |
Murphy, Rob ("Murph") | BT2 | Sep 1987 – Oct 1989 | Engineering | From Central PA,served with Phillips,Rebuck,Spotts,Lewis, Speers,anyone remember me getting sea sick above deck taking a dozen sailors to carry me to sick bay? Currently a State Trooper in Central PA. Would like to hear from anyone. |
Bushner, Michael | GM1 | Sep 21, 1987 – Jan 18, 1992 | 3rd | I had a lot of good times in 3rd division. I think being on the Nitro has taught me a lot about myself. It was tough but we sure played hard and saw a lot of things. I now serve on an LSD with one of our Nitro shipmates SN Phares. Now BM2 Phares. |
Boudreau, Don | DC2 | Oct 23, 1987 – Jun 21, 1991 | r | Hard work long hour good friend good times grenade over the side grenades for deer hunting. forktruck down the elev.shell back GAS GAS GAS. GW1 hey Vito,Fuller,Chachio,Sypeck,Owen,Reaves,Omar,Biff, Nolan |
Lynberg, Joe | MM3 | Jan 1988 – Jun 10, 1992 | M | Great times looking back, sometimes a pain in the moment. Would like to talk to someone from my era. |
Timmons, Jeff | OS3 | Feb 1988 – Feb 1991 | 3rd | |
Momberger, Thomas P | GMGSN | Mar 9, 1988 – Jun 15, 1992 | gunnermate | |
Espinosa, Rafael | LT | Apr 1, 1988 – Sep 30, 1989 | RAS | One of my best tours in the Navy, and the hardest working crew I've known! No matter how tough it got, my guys were famous for injecting a little levity. Still remember giving my guys special libs on a bar napkin from the Hard Rock Cafe! |
Fuller, Chuck | GMG2 | May 1988 – Jan 1992 | 3rd | |
Simulis, Vyto | E-5 DC2 | Aug 1988 – Apr 1992 | r | Just found this crew list, I would like to hear from some of my old friends |
Clark, Theo | BTC | Dec 1988 – Oct 1991 | B | Great bunch Of guys and gals. I remember the long hours with BT3 Miller in the Oil Shack. I hope by now HtCM Lange and Cmdr. Ward are gone and in hell where they belong. Hi to Debbie and Pam (O that ass!) |
Fetter, Patrick | EM3 BACK THEN | Dec 28, 1988 – Aug 28, 1992 | 2nd then ras | would love to here for old shipmates. please drop me an email if you would like to be invited to a navy myspace page. enjoyed my time on the nitro. often dream about roaming the p-ways. i can still smell that stench of the reefer decks. |
McKenzie, Kevin | MM2 | 1989 – Apr 1993 | A gang/ M | I still love to tell the stories of desert storm to my kids. I know they get tired of hearing them. Those experiences will never be forgotten. |
Walker, Johnny | E-3 | 1989 – 1992 | ||
Casillas, Jose | RM3 | 1989 – 1992 | OC | |
Donahoe, Michael | CDR | 1989 – 1991 | XO | |
Birkeland, Steven | GMG3 | Jan 1989 – Jun 1990 | third | |
Edwards, Roy | Gmgsa | Jan 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1989 | 3rd | |
Bufford, Virgil | BM1 | Feb 14, 1989 – Feb 1991 | 1st & 2nd Deck | Greetings, Whew, what a tour..... I hope all of the old shipmates are doing well, Best Reguards, Bufford |
Licalzi, Paul | E3 | Mar 1989 – Mar 1992 | Snipes | |
Gonzalez, Alex Gonzo | mm3 | Mar 3, 1989 – Aug 2, 1992 | e | My God. Didn't think I see this page its Ben a long time I have3 boys the oldest is 18 and usage bound remember all the bilge rats down in the engineering. Department and never will forget desert storm will love to talk |
Weed, Michael | MAC(SW) | Apr 1989 – Sep 30, 1991 | admin | Retired September 1991. Think about our time in the Gulf often. What a crew!!!!! |
Martin, Lisa "sid The Tattooed Chick" | BT3 | Jun 1989 – Jun 1993 | SNIPES all the way!!!! The first women on board 27 of us to be exact. I remember the first time I heard Duke of Earl and laughing but now I miss it. oh I do not miss Piss alley! | |
Savage, Chris | os3 | Jun 1989 – May 1993 | os | would like to hear from anyone that served with me |
Busacca, Tony | MM3 | Jun 7, 1989 – Jun 7, 1993 | M | |
Marcello, Joe | Dmsn | Jun 20, 1989 – Sep 1991 | Ras | Great crew ,espanosa used to give us liberity passes written on napkins , just so we can carry him back to the ship. Marcellojoseph282@gmail.com |
Ellis, Gordon | HMC | Jun 30, 1989 – Jun 1, 1992 | NX | Ships IDC during Desert Storm and preps. Good ship (needed work but gum and duct tape goes a long way) Determined crew , very fond memories now working as a Registered Nurse in Colorado Springs Colorado retired 2004 |
Miller, Joel | BT3 | Jul 1989 – Jul 1991 | B | Oil King |
Kelley, Russell | E-2 | Sep 1989 – Nov 1991 | deck | Sad to read that the ship was sold for scrapping:( I remember sailing from Cuba and around the bend you could see her the Statue of Liberty. What an awesome site to see. We knew we were close to home. |
Donahoe, Michael | CDR | Sep 26, 1989 – Aug 1, 1991 | XO | Good ship. Brought everyopne back safe from Desert Storm. |
Lowrance, John | E3 | Nov 1989 – May 1992 | 2nd | Miss my friends Mike Sharpe & Julian East. Lost touch with Mike,But not Julian |
Sharpe, Mike | Sn | Nov 1989 – Jun 1993 | RAS | Disliked most of you, but remember John Lowrance, Julian East, Chief Weed, and LTJG Fowler with fondness. Hope the prick that stole $3k from my locker day before returning from the gulf, died a horrible death already... |
O'Brien, Tom | MR3 | Dec 1989 – Jul 1990 | M | Although I was only on board for a short time, I enjoyed almost every minute. |
Sharpe, Michael | E-3 | Dec 1, 1989 – Aug 1, 1993 | Deck/RAS | Enjoyed my time there. Visited many ports on med and desert shield/storm. Married now for 13 years, adopted little girl from China. Finished my PhD last year. Fondest memory- Stabbing LTJG Fowler in the hand, playing chicken. Good Guy! |
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