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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Jason (AR 8). 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 Jason (AR 8).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1952 | 1953 – 1958 | 1959 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 | 1993 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Smith, Dallas | CAREER FIREMAN | 1983 – 1985 | repair | i had a ton of fun, met some great people, tested the system to the limit, 2 westpacs, muaui dependants cruise, the williamette backing into a destroyer in port, would love to hear from any shipmates and tell sea stories from then and now |
Simons, Diana | BM3 | 1983 – 1987 | deck | had a blast but could have done without a few people. |
Olson, Maggie | IC3 | 1983 – 1986 | R-3 | WestPacs 1983 & 1985. ShellBack Initiations. 1986 collision at sea. |
Sajecki, Don | RM1 | 1983 – | OPS | Went thru 2 westpacs. I was very confident in my rate and Capt Cook took that as arrogance. He knocked down my evaluation and stalled my career. To this day I am bitter because I was unable to make Chief. Bad C.O. |
Richards, Lou | MMC | 1983 – 1986 | R2 | Valve shop. How sweet is was. |
Brehaut, Steve | e-3 ht | 1983 – 1985 | dont remember | mike bowles. would like to hear from mike. I remember japan and our chicken and fried rice. |
Robbins, Keith | BT3 | Jan 1983 – Sep 7, 1985 | Aft FireRoom and Oil Lab | I had a blast, lots of good friends and memories..anyone remember when Kris Kristoferson (mispelled srry) did a show on the boat? Equater crossing "85 Pac" i wont ever forget. |
Piquiet, William | BT3 | Jan 1983 – Jun 1985 | boiler repair shop | hello gang didnt ever think of tryin to find my old friends this way hope everything is going good in your lives alls well here got a sixteen year old lil girl and lovin life |
Russell, Daniel (Dan) | EMCS | Feb 1983 – Jun 1985 | E and R3 | Went on as E division Chief, served as Electrical Officer, then as R3 asst. division officer. One of three engineering types to stand JOOD/Conning officer under Capt. Martin. LCDR Jerry Brown was Engineer then. Great ship and crew. |
Weaver, James (Jim) | SK | Feb 1983 – Nov 1986 | S-1 | Jimbo, waz up? |
Russell, Daniel (Dan) | EMCS | Feb 15, 1983 – Jun 10, 1985 | E & R3 | I was the only CPO assigned in writing as a division officer. Capt. Martin did this in April, 1983. I was later moved to R3 as assistant division officer. |
Stoll, Stuart | HT2 | Mar 1983 – May 1985 | Repair/engineering | |
Grady, Delmar (Del) | SH2 | Mar 1983 – Sep 1986 | S-3 | Had a great time on the Jason. Met some great friends that I still keep in touch with. Send me an email or look me up on Facebook. Still looking for a few friends - Bonnie Davies, Becky Evans, James Sims, Chris Officer.. |
Rochester, Larie Nelgie | EM3 | Mar 19, 1983 – Nov 19, 1986 | E | It was a very good experience for me.I met alot of nice people and had much fun on both WestPacs. |
Beckendorf, Tom | BM3 | Apr 1983 – Dec 6, 1986 | Deck 1 and 2 | |
Dorst, Donna | SH-3 | Apr 1, 1983 – Sep 10, 1985 | SH | Looking for Bonnie Davis?? |
Ierulli, Daniel | BM3 | Apr 4, 1983 – Jan 11, 1986 | Deck 1 anb 2 | |
Switala, Peter /stickman | MM2 | May 1983 – Jan 26, 1987 | R2 pump shop/outside repair | It was the best of times it was the worst of times.Joined the Jason at pearl,10 days later left for Japan; 3 1/2 years 3 westpacs later I,d traveled 1/2 way round the world. Than the Willamette hit us.Susano Valdez RIP.. |
Witoszynski, Betty Jo | SEAMAN | May 30, 1983 – Feb 9, 1987 | r-2 | Print shop worker-friend with Sandi Moske, Tom Marsh, Gunner Miller- Anyone know the whereabouts of gunner? |
Morris, Roger | MM3 - MM2 | Jun 1983 – Nov 1986 | Wow What Memories. Was there for the "Big Wreck." My time on the Jason turned out to be one of the best times in the military. I remember Kieth Robbins, Randy Luca and many who's name I have forgotten. (unfortunate) | |
Morrison, Patrick | YN3 | Jun 1, 1983 – Sep 1, 1986 | Repair Department | I was the Repair Yeoman under CDR. Morgan. Enjoyed my stay on the ship and I have very fond memories of many people who served onboard. I was on the ship when it crashed into the Williamette and two West Pacs! |
Murray, Steven | HT2 | Jun 6, 1983 – Jun 6, 1986 | R-1 Sheetmetal Shop | Retired 12-6-05 USNR |
Bowles, Mike | E3 | Jun 6, 1983 – Jun 6, 1987 | B Division | Want to get in touch with B Division, M Division, and E Division personnel from 1983-1987 stationed out of Pearl Harbor. I hope all my shipmates are living well. Email me at michealbowles@rocketmail.com |
Chavez, Ronald | HT2 | Jul 17, 1983 – Jul 18, 1986 | R-1 11a | I will retire in March 28 years, can you belive the navy made me an officer. stranger thing have happened. Dave Rivas, Doll, Juarez, scott, Ryder, Haynes, Harrington, Stanley, just to name a few old ship mates. |
Juarez, John "Taco" | HT3/HT2 | Jul 21, 1983 – Jul 31, 1986 | R-1/26-A | Best time of my career. Met & married Connie Harrison 28yrs. 4 kids, 1 grandkid later we still miss the "J". Would love to hear from Jerome Binkley, and anyone else who cares to contact us. Look for me on facebook. |
Koutnik, James | ht2 | Aug 1983 – 1986 | R1-11a-74a | anyone out there |
Jillson, Edward | EN2 | Aug 1983 – Mar 1987 | R-2 | |
Verhine, Tommy | em | Aug 12, 1983 – Apr 12, 1987 | electric shop | hey sea dawgs !! man this is a memory lane ! i met some good ( and not so good ! ) people there ! what a strange trip it had been ! damn ! i'd to hear from u "jolly j " peoples again !? i hope u are doing well & have had |
Berube, Kevin | BT3 | Sep 8, 1983 – Jun 12, 1986 | BOILER | |
Lee, David | EM3 | Oct 15, 1983 – Jun 10, 1987 | 9 days before discharge, playing softball was hit in the temple by the ball by not taken me to the hospital caused permanent damage. But Praise the LORD! God foreknew He would get the glory. God has called me into the ministry so I won't give | |
Benton, Earnest | LCDR | Oct 23, 1983 – Sep 1, 1987 | 31 | |
Bustanoby, Peter "Busto" | HT2 | Nov 1983 – Nov 1985 | R-1 shop 26A | HTCM Retired 30 Apr 03. Yea, even thought I said I would never come back in the Navy when I got out in 85 I found the grass was NOT greener. Glad I came back. Ahoy Mates! |
Rich, William (Bill) | DCC(SW) | Nov 30, 1983 – Aug 26, 1988 | R | Served as ships Fire Marshall and as 3M coordinator and Inspector. In Charge of ER01, ER04 and ER09 workcenters and was member of the Jason Rangers softball team where we won 2nd place in Hawaii state championship. record setting softball game |
Murray, Daniel | EN1/ENC | Dec 1983 – Jul 1986 | Repair Division | Work as EN1 in Planning and estimating, then made ENC and moved to the Boat Engine Shop. |
Grasty, Bo | MR2 | Dec 15, 1983 – Dec 20, 1985 | R-2 | WestPac 85 |
De Paul, Joe | MM2 | 1984 – 1989 | M | I loved this ship. Wanted to let everybody know I was going home and while I was on the Bay Bridge (San Francisco) I look off to the side and saw the Jolly J being towed to a pier. Looked it up on the internet, she'd been sold for scrap. |
Sikorski, Paul | HT2 | 1984 – Aug 28, 1986 | r-1 | wow memories came rushing back. hey too all i served with. live in maryland. own a trucking company and a small construction co. married (twice) 9 kids, nra firearm instructor, looking for rob taylor,koot,flipper,rick stoll or anyone fromR1 |
Borthwick, Jim | HT3 | 1984 – 1987 | maintenance shop | finally settled down married and5 kids.still playing guitar in local blues clubs. have fond memories of people places aboard ship |
Tiefenauer, Richard | HT1 | 1984 – 1986 | Repair | NDT Lab |
Roberts, Stephen | MM2-MM1 | 1984 – 1988 | A-Gang/AC&R | |
McGee, Larry | MR1 | 1984 – 1986 | R2 | |
Henry, Todd | e4 | 1984 – 1988 | repair | the time i was on board was a tremendous experience for me i would do it all over again! i now have a job thats uses the experince i learned in the Navy i made a lot of friends while on board |
Robbins, Jeff | HT 3 | 1984 – 1986 | R-1 | |
Bunnell, Shannon | E/5 | Jan 1984 – Jun 1986 | Engineering/Repair | Have great memories of friends in HT shop (Sartin, Rhode, etc...). Was there for the collision with the Willamet (Will-ram-it!). I will never forget walking under the ship while in drydock - AWESOME! Lagging Shop guys? |
Hagans, Sabrina | E3 | Jan 1984 – Jan 1986 | BM | Great times Westpac85-enjoyed Singapore* Shell back initiations *met some great people on board * still keeping in touch |
Hwood, David | E-4 | Jan 7, 1984 – Nov 7, 1987 | E | JUST HAPPEN TO COME ACROSS THIS SITE AND BOY DOES IT BRING BACK MEMORIES. WENT ON 2 WEST PACS, MEET ALOT OF GOOD PEOPLE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME. (HYWOOD) |
Calar, Michael | PO3/E-4 | Mar 1984 – Aug 1985 | boat engineering/a-gang | hopefully, is there anyone out there |
Linhart, Joseph | FN | Apr 1984 – Jul 1985 | engineering | had a blast on westpac 85 |
Halstead, Scott | MR2 | May 1984 – Feb 1988 | R-2 | |
McSweeney (Tippie), Kellie | E-3 | May 20, 1984 – Aug 23, 1985 | Deck | Great Time on the Jason, West Pac 85 was a blast! Like to say hi to those that remember and send me a email love to hear from some of you! |
Monroe, Bryan | MR2 | Jun 10, 1984 – Jul 10, 1985 | R2 | WestPac 85 was great. Email me for photos at bjtoo@tds.net. Still living the dream. Now working in Kelso WA. |
Quardokus, Tim | ET1 | Jul 1984 – Oct 1987 | R-4 | Great Crew, Great Times! Two West Pac's, One Collision, A Million Memories. |
Lipp, Catherine | FIREMAN E-3 | Aug 1984 – Oct 1985 | R-1 | Carpenter Shop |
Skelly, Allison | bm3 | Aug 20, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | deck | some off the greatest times of my life,also where I meet my husband |
De Dios, Tony | HM2 | Aug 21, 1984 – Sep 1, 1987 | Deck/Medical | Unforgetable memories. West-Pac '85. Shellback card I still have it in my wallet. Went to HM School, Lab School, Cytology School pass my board exam then got out in 1994. Military life/experience is the best. "Jolly J" and crew the best.. |
Keough, Kay | E3 | Oct 1984 – Oct 1989 | HT | |
De Dios, Tony | SN | Oct 1, 1984 – Oct 1, 1987 | Deck/Medical | I was a "Striker". Went to Corpsman School, Lab School, Cytology School after passing the board exam i got out in 1994. Thanks US Navy I owe you a lot. Learned a lot in "Jolly J", the unforgetable camaraderie. Bernie Mc Stay hello |
Abell, Regina | MS3 | Nov 27, 1984 – Jul 16, 1988 | Supply | Being on the Jason was a real interesting experience. I had a loads of fun and enjoyed experiencing West Pacs and time at sea :). |
Harrington, Deirdre | HT2 | Dec 1984 – Apr 1988 | R-1 | Greetings to all I served with. |
Minor, Emily | MR3 | Dec 1984 – Apr 22, 1988 | R-2 | Came onboard at Pearl, did 2 WestPacs and also home port move to San Diego. We went to Hong Kong, Philipines, Thailand, Madagascar. Remember those shellback initiations and Short Pier, Diego Garcia? Served my entire sentence aboard Jason. |
Scarpello, Debra | MR2 | Dec 1984 – May 1988 | R-2 | AR-8 Ready, Willing & Able. Hey Sharkie, how's it hang'in? Have you heard anthing about Cheif? |
McStay, Bernie | HM3 | Dec 1, 1984 – Jun 1, 1986 | Medical | Was the real Navy back then. Retired, can you believe it! |
Gentry, Terry | HMC Retired | Dec 8, 1984 – Dec 7, 1987 | Medical X-Division | Looking for past shipmates whom I served with onboard the USS Jason. Doc Gentry Sends |
Rmc Littlejohn, Lester P | E7 | Dec 16, 1984 – Sep 16, 1988 | Ops |
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