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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). 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 4659 crew members registered for the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Balbach, Larry | YNSN - YN3 | 1980 – 1983 | VF-14 | the best fighter squadron in the Navy |
Brucker, Clarence | AO3 | 1980 – 1982 | G3 | It was a great experience and meet some good people |
Jose, David | MM3 THEN E3 | 1980 – 1983 | 1MMR | Todd May, Wes Estep. Steve Benoit. David Milne. Don Fry, and others, England, Egypt, Isreal, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, the Suez Canal, Mombassa Kenya Africa, Perth Austrailia, Barbados, St Thomas Virgin Islands (21st B-Day), and others. |
Deharde, Michael "doc" | AS1(AW) | 1980 – 1984 | IM1 (AIMD) | |
Lewis, James Aka J.r. | TM3 | 1980 – 1984 | G-3 mag rat | none better |
Perez, Fred | SH3 | 1980 – Aug 1984 | S-3 | Oh, man, where do I start. onreps, shakedowns, gitmo cruises, med cruises, crossing the line(2), nato, aussies(oh yea), memories, memories. wish I had HALF the money I drank away! still dont regret any of it. |
Burgess, Robert | E3 AME | 1980 – 1982 | vf14 | Had a blast in Boston Opsail '80, and loved the Med. Curise!! Worked topside as VF14 AME trouble shooter. Like to hear from anyone who served on BIG JOHN. I know the decommisioned her, anyone know where/what they did with her? |
Tyler, Dave | ABE2 | 1980 – 1981 | V-2 A/G | |
Hickey, Michael | fa-mm3 | 1980 – 1984 | a-a/c&r | was real and was fun |
Courtney, David | ABH2/ABH1 | 1980 – 1982 | V3 | |
Bixler, Duward | machinist mate 3rd class | 1980 – 1983 | aux. division - 8 | worked on the hydraulics elevators for weapons View 'back then' Photo |
Romano, John | HT3 | 1980 – 1982 | r | Some great times in Perth, Naples....aquired every liberty pass to leave at will.... Jay DeMeo where the heck are you? |
Maes, Michael | OS3 | 1980 – 1983 | CIC | |
Jackson, Timothy | ABH3 | 1980 – 1982 | V-1 | |
Childers, John "chilly" | BT | 1980 – 1985 | Boilers | Enjoyed my time on big John went from BT3 to BT1 worked oil lab and then in 2MMR. made lots friends. |
Duran, Jose | E1 | 1980 – 1983 | PERSONEL DIVISION | COOL HAND LUKE CHIEF WARREN OFFICER ORR. |
Madigan, Stan | e2 | 1980 – 1982 | V-3 | Had alot of Good Friends and Good times |
Chariott, Donald | MM3 | 1980 – 1983 | A division | I had tons of fun on big john. aircraft elevators.hot pump rooms.long ancor details.good times |
Weed, Howard | BM3 | 1980 – 1984 | DECK | Reported as a SR became Captain Gig coxwain ets in 84 to go on to the army and retire in 2012 |
Berger, Robert | E-6 EM | 1980 – 1983 | E-Divison | Lots of fond memories. Great bunch of crew that worked for me. Enjoyed my tour on the Super K. Made EMC(SW) in 1988 retired 1994 at SIma Pearl Harbor HI. Living in Hamlin NY. |
Cox, Chris | IC2 | 1980 – Aug 1983 | E | Big John, had many good times, saw some names registered that brought back plenty of memories. Ski and Tony I had a great time last August. Leo, Joel, & Boomer you guy's out there? Still living in Delaware! |
Campbell, John | AMSAR | 1980 – 1981 | HS-11 | A lot of hard work and a lot of partying on that Med cruise |
Walter, Paul | FN | 1980 – 1984 | M division | I am proud to have served on board this great Ship and with all my Shipmates.. B&M Division and 4MMR was my main space. |
Valentine, Joseph Aka Sonny | IC2 | 1980 – 1982 | E | Looking back on the experience and friends made as life changing. Best wishes for everyone and their families |
Cole, Michael | BTCS | 1980 – 1983 | B Division | |
Bannister, William | abe3 | 1980 – 1983 | V2 | Miss all the guys from our time on the Big John. Lots of memories that I will always have, we sure pulled together to get the job done. V2 rules! |
Monroe, Tony | ABH4 | 1980 – Oct 1984 | V-1 (crash) | |
Clay, Frank | YNSR-YNSN | Jan 1980 – Apr 1981 | HS-11 | My first duty station. Did my TAD time as a mess crank and then worked in HS-11 Admin Office. Nothing but wonderful memories of my time aboard the show carrier. What a time in Boston for the Tall Ships! |
Collins, Tommy | MM2 MMC | Jan 1980 – Oct 1981 | A & M | Reported fresh out of O2/N2 school and was assigned to the lox plants in A-Div. My favorite ship! I did two tours 80-81 then 85-87 and truly enjoyed both of the. Big John will always bring a smile to my face. |
Evoli, Gilbert | AO2 | Jan 1980 – Apr 1984 | G-3 MAG RATS/ BRIG STAFF/ MAA | |
Griffith, Tim(guru) | Jan 1980 – Jun 1981 | G-3 | Definately was an experience being on the JFK. Look me up. I live near Austin, Texas. | |
Kohn, Rick Kublia | MS3 | Jan 1980 – Sep 25, 1982 | S-5 | Looking for any shipmates from S5 or air div. while I served contact me @ slicric13@aol.com |
Cain, Gary | GMT2 | Jan 1980 – 1984 | W Div/Brig Staff | |
Sedon, Pete | ftm2 | Jan 1980 – Dec 1983 | SAM | |
Gallegos, Rudy (Chico) | Ash3 | Jan 1980 – Jun 23, 1981 | Im4 | |
Phipps, Douglas | SK2 | Jan 1980 – Apr 1983 | supply | |
Hammack (Turner), Dan | MM2 | Jan 1, 1980 – Aug 10, 1984 | M/1MMR | Yowza!!! Where are all my 1MMR peeps? Good times and good people, I hope everyone of you all are well. |
Treptor, David | AME2 | Jan 2, 1980 – | VA-37 | It was an honor to serve on this ship in the defense of our great nation. |
Alexander, Rickey (Alex) | abf2 | Jan 4, 1980 – Apr 27, 1985 | v-4 | had a great time on li jfk looking for my friends shorty . hatcher,sheilds etc lifes been good really met good guys lifelong friendships retired abf1 with a medical discharge if u can give me a call 5405634197 |
Peterson, Richard | E3 | Jan 6, 1980 – Jun 15, 1982 | b | boiler room tech and divisional yoeman still alive and at home in wisconsin never forget you guys and the experiances we had on and off the ship ahoy mate |
Moses, Steven (Moe) | DP3 | Jan 10, 1980 – Feb 12, 1983 | S-7 ADP | First ship. Boston 1980- what a party. Perth Austrlia 1982- what a party. MM2 Lemke, DP3 Lemke, DPC Tyra, CPL Rodkey (Plt 3103 MCRD '77), Esparza (RM/HT), Guyer (RM), Supply Dept, and anyone else: steven.j.moses@usar.army.mil anytime bab |
Moses, Steven (Moe) | DP3 | Jan 10, 1980 – Feb 10, 1983 | S-7 ADP | lemke bros, DPC Tyra, CPL Rodkey (PLT 3101 MCRD77), wild bill (MARDET), Ernie Parker (NC), all those who served! Best 1st command EVER!! You guys feel free to email me: steven.j.moses@usar.army.mil anytime baby!! |
Cason, Larry | CTRC | Jan 10, 1980 – Feb 1983 | os | |
Brown, Julius | E-4/AO3 | Jan 10, 1980 – Dec 29, 1983 | Weapons | |
Anderson, Bryan /andy | AO2 | Jan 12, 1980 – Sep 29, 1981 | Weapons | worked under LDO LCD 'Gunny Smith' |
Ramey, Clarence | BTFN | Jan 13, 1980 – May 10, 1983 | B | Looking for anyone who worked in 1 Main Machinery Room during the years of 1980-1983. Would like to hear from Senior Chief Cole or anyone else who remembers me. |
Jackson, Timothy | ABH-3 | Jan 15, 1980 – Mar 15, 1983 | V-1 | I look back some 26 years ago and I often wonder why in the hell I didn't stay in. Those were perhaps the best 3 years of my life. At just 18 years old and to see the thing I've seen. This is also to all the friends I made hey how ya all doing. |
Kenney, Tim | AK2 | Jan 20, 1980 – Jul 25, 1985 | S-6 | It was an honor and previlige serving my country. Where is T-Bone Caster, Teddy Collins, Johnny Keltch, Ray-Ray Falk, Freddie, Jackson, Steve Cumberbatch, Reed Wilkins and Tony Hall. Did anyone retire yet? |
Vincent, James | pc3 | Jan 28, 1980 – | admin div | |
Flynn, Errol | AOAA | Feb 1980 – Feb 1983 | G3 | I outlived the ship. Great time..smokin' on the pyramids and catchin' VD at Barcelona. |
Carroll, Anthony, (Tony) | Feb 1980 – Mar 23, 1982 | VS-22 | LOOKING FOR SHIP MATES | |
Rhines, Michael | E-3 | Feb 1980 – Oct 1982 | rhino0039@hotmail.com | This is "RATT" from 2MMR. Just found this site, anyone around Del, AJ, Wingnut, Lucy aka Bill, Hey Mr Kujat are you out there.. Had a great time would love to reconnect..Bro Bill |
Liccione, Joe | MM2 | Feb 1, 1980 – Sep 23, 1983 | M | Worked in 1MMR with Pappy and Turner and Dink and a bunch of great people. Wheres Henry I ask? |
Liccione, Joe | MM2 | Feb 5, 1980 – Sep 23, 1983 | M | Worked in #1MMR engine room. Hey Pappy and Dan where are you? |
Zimmerman, Charleton/zoom | EM3 | Feb 14, 1980 – Nov 27, 1980 | E -Lighting/motor rewind-51 | Remember the Perfect Storm crossing the North Altlantic in March 1980 & THE CAPTAIN Cool as a cucumber on the bridge while waves breaking over the bow, & Helo Blades, flying aft, down the flight deck, cool lCapt. Kirk. |
Roche, Phil | PH2 | Feb 20, 1980 – Aug 5, 1981 | photo Lab | I left the USS JFK on a Medivac Helicopter after being injured when an arresting cable broke. I still have fond memories of the ship and the photo lab, Boston, The Med Cruise, The Latent Images, D & D, etc... |
Sholar, John | MM2 | Mar 1980 – May 1982 | M | Started in AMR, stood MMOW in 1MMR and wound up as space supervisor in AMR with all of the evaps included. Great ship, Great Crew |
Rosa, Kirk | IC2 | Mar 1980 – Mar 1982 | E | ALOT OF GOOD TIMES ONBOARD, STAYED IN AND MADE ICC. RETIRED IN 1996. NOW LIVING IN BAILEY COLORADO |
Murray, Zep | MM3 | Mar 1980 – Mar 1983 | A Gang A-1 Shop Hydraulics | Haze Grey and underway. What a ride she was. |
Cyrus, Robin | bt3 | Mar 1980 – Feb 1984 | b division | there no division ljke b division |
Stoner, Chuck | mm3 | Mar 1980 – Sep 1983 | eng/ 4mmr | What's up fellow's this is little stoner just saying what's up is any body still around like the Benny Bernie show ha ha give me a Holla peace |
Mortwedt, Bob | ABE 2 | Mar 1, 1980 – Apr 4, 1984 | v2 | cat 3 cat captain |
Nichols, Paul | LT | Mar 1, 1980 – Aug 31, 1982 | TRNG, ESO, HRMO | Joined in GITMO. Workups, Watches on the Bridge, CIC, Central, Deck. Ports all over the Med, Aus., Kenya, Did Med 80-81, Med I/O 92. Suez, Haifa being canceled 4 hours out. GQ's. Met the Pope. That A7 accident in PR. Homecoming. Great tim |
Crique, David | abe1 | Mar 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1983 | v2 gear | would like to hear from anybody who remember me . |
Mahoney, Gary | E3 | Mar 2, 1980 – Mar 1, 1983 | G3 (Magrats) | Saw alot of ports and was out to sea too long --- now I'm out to lunch -- would like to hear from some shipmates... |
Bowen, Calvin Bowen | E5/PH2 | Mar 4, 1980 – Aug 17, 1984 | OP | Had a great time. |
West, Bob | GMM2 | Mar 15, 1980 – Jul 24, 1981 | Sam | |
Orr, Charles | CWO2 | Mar 16, 1980 – Mar 16, 1983 | Personnel | Would like to hear from Shipmates who Served aboard JFK during the same period I was aboard. My time aboard was split between the Personnel Office and the Captain's Office. |
Carney, Paul | E3 Non-Rate | Mar 20, 1980 – Sep 19, 1983 | V-3 | I managed an honorable anyway. Hope your all doing well. |
Hall, James | Airman | Mar 28, 1980 – 1981 | GSE | Hello Shipmates still turning wrenches 32 years later ! Sorry can't do 30 pullups anymore. Did Ensin Beall become Admiral ? |
Noriega, Lee | BT1 | Apr 1980 – May 1985 | B | Lot of good times and friends. I would do it all over again. |
Flaherty, Patrick | E-4 | Apr 1980 – Jun 1982 | va-37 | |
Davis, Robert L. | Ht3 | Apr 1980 – Jun 1983 | R- Division | It's been a long time since I've served on this great ship and I have made many of friends along the way. This was the biggest step in making me into whom I would become and a big role on how I led my life as well. |
Butt, Joe | BT FN | Apr 15, 1980 – Sep 10, 1982 | B | WORKED IN OIL LAB |
Sparenberg, Charles | AT1 | Apr 16, 1980 – Mar 3, 1981 | IM3 | Came aboard just before OPSAIL 80' to Boston, and deployed to the Med in August. It was like walking into the ancient past to visit all the countries of Europe thru February 1980. Best cruise ever! |
Medina-borges, Mario | EM2 | Apr 19, 1980 – Nov 19, 1983 | E | Go JFK great days,great crew. 787 486-6917 |
See, Allen | MM3 | Apr 20, 1980 – Sep 16, 1983 | M | Work in 4MMR. Those were the days. 2Med cruises and 1 IO. Worked with a bunch of great guys: Stoner, Bill Wright. Wap, Gator. Radar, Lemke.and more. |
Jackson, Darryl | AO2 | Apr 22, 1980 – Oct 8, 1983 | G3 WEAPONS | |
Medina, Mario | EM2 | Apr 24, 1980 – Nov 11, 1983 | E | The best years of my mixed up with the worst. LOOKING FOR MY BUDDIES FROM E DIVISION BERNARD FROM MILWAUKEE GUTIERREZ FROM LAJAS VELAZQUES FROM BAYAMON AND THE REST OF THE GANG SERGIO AND LOUIE FROM BROOKLYN GIVE ME A CALL 787 486-6917. |
Griffith, Michael | HM3 | Apr 30, 1980 – Sep 21, 1981 | Medical | One of the best times of my life. Sad that "Little Griff" has passed. 12 Aug 1963 - 1 Oct 2010. |
Breitigan, James | AE2 | May 1980 – May 1983 | aimd im3 | assigned to vf 11 worked in electronics shop |
Arnold, Robert | PR 2 | May 1980 – 1983 | Vf-14 Topphatters | I think these military web sites are really a great thing for us service members to chat with old buddys and fellow service members> very proud to say I was a member of the aircrew on Big john. Its 25 years later we must be going to the I.O |
Patterson, Joe | ABE 3 | May 1980 – Dec 1984 | V2 Waistcats topside safety | Chief Neely gave me the nickname:"topside-joe", I had some great times on board, great cruises. |
Fowler, Drew | AK3 | May 1980 – Mar 1981 | s6 | |
Ludwig, John | PHAN | May 1980 – Jun 1983 | op/photo lab/tv station | had a great time do it all over again,sorry to her she 's not plowing the waves |
Ferran Cruz, Juan | LTJG | May 1980 – Mar 1983 | X-2 AND V-0 DIV | Fantastic Med and Indian Ocean cruises. Great crew of officer and enlisted that really worked their butts off day in and day out. Carrier duty is no picnic and Big John or Super K was second to none. |
Gallant, Frank | ASH-3 | May 1980 – Jan 1982 | AIMD- IM-4 | We worked our tails off. Great memories of the Med Cruise 1980-1981. I had came aboard May of 1980 and we went to Boston & Tall Ships for what is in my mind the biggest memory. Wanting to find anyone from IM-4 GSE. |
Martin, Bill | AO 3 | May 1980 – Feb 1984 | G-2 & G-5 | Had a great time, met some great friend's, many good memories on JFK. Message me if you remember me. wildbilldallas24@yahoo.com in the Dallas, TX. area. |
Mestre, Hector L. | Hector L. Mestre | May 1980 – Nov 1980 | S2 VF14 | Cook at JFK / Navsta Sigonella started as Ms2 and had Meritorius advance to Ms1 by VF14 |
Gilbert, Jerome | YN3 | May 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1983 | E | |
Clark, Dale | E1 | May 1, 1980 – Apr 1, 1981 | Captains Office | I enjoyed my time aboard the Kennedy.. I worked on the ships newspaper and I met a lot of nice people over in the Med. I also helped organize events for the ships crew and set up tours and also helped people on the ship |
Satterfield, Grant | IC 4 | May 1, 1980 – Oct 30, 1983 | Operation | Great group of guys. Great experience |
Gary, Tremelling | ATAN | May 6, 1980 – Jun 21, 1981 | VA 46 | Had A BLAST |
Lomento, Randy Lomento | ABF3 | May 9, 1980 – Aug 28, 1981 | V4 | Fueled the aircraft 18-20 hours a day sometimes for 33 days or more. saw things I never would've seen elsewhere, even saw the pyramids in Egypt.I miss a lot of my friends. |
Kelley, Jeff / Jake | PO3 / ABH3 | May 15, 1980 – Feb 22, 1983 | V1 | |
Squires, Owen | SH2 | May 15, 1980 – May 25, 1985 | S-3 & Master-at-Arms | My time on the JFK was a pivotal time in my life. I came in very naive and left with my eyes opened. Maybe not a lot smarter but at least with my eyes open! I've got many fantastic memories of the people I met!!! |
McCool, Mark(mac) | AO2 | May 20, 1980 – Oct 10, 1981 | W/AOCS | ANY Ordies out there? |
Norton, Chris Zeke | ABH 3 | May 21, 1980 – May 20, 1984 | V-1 | UTNAGE IF YOUR OUT THERE GIVE ME A CALL |
Biddle, Jeff | BT3 | Jun 1980 – Nov 1983 | B 1MMR & OIL LAB | Miss the Big John. Lots of good memories. Miss the Med cruises.Don't miss the long chow lines though. Retired as BT1 in 2000. Last ship was the USS Roosevelt CVN 71. |
Lord, Willie | EM3 | Jun 1980 – Dec 27, 1983 | E | My first ship and a great start to a 20yr adventure, some of my closest shipmates were made during my time on big john |
Plude, Douglas | AKC (At the time I was onboard JFK | Jun 1980 – Jun 1981 | S-6 | Great time. Lots of work. Lots of good people. I cherish my memories of being on board. Only spent a year on board but it was memorable to say the least! Got commissioned as LDO and had to transfer. |
Ferran Cruz, Juan G | LT | Jun 1, 1980 – Mar 20, 1983 | Air (V-0) and Admin (X-2) | |
Wells, Kendall | PN2 | Jun 3, 1980 – Jan 26, 1984 | X-3 | It was a great ride. Hello to everyone in the Legal and Personnel Offices. "Sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms. Sweep down all ladders, decks and passageways. Take all trash and garbage to the port quarter. Now, sweepers." |
Greeley, David | HM3 | Jun 5, 1980 – Aug 15, 1981 | H/Medical | Big John great ship, great memories (good and not so good)! Served with some of the best sailors and marines in the service onboard this ship. 1st ship I served on and very proud to have served on her. Check out this website: http://navy.to |
Sustarich, Francis M. "Sausage" | IS1 | Jun 15, 1980 – Jul 1, 1983 | OZ/X-1 | I still proudly display my "Super K" pics in my office and wear my ballcaps quite often. Official Kennedy Klansman. |
Hutchinson, Daryl | E2 | Jun 16, 1980 – Apr 24, 1982 | VA-37 | none |
Mason, Randall | BM2 | Jun 17, 1980 – Jun 10, 1986 | 3rd, 1st, Bosn Locker | Hello all the Big John was a super ship back in the Glory days. Met alot of good people. |
Parham, John | BM2 | Jun 20, 1980 – Mar 20, 1984 | 1st | Aboard a week before Duke Hernandez to command, lasted through D. Bruce Cargill (a real pain), left during Gary Wheatley. Two Meds, an IO, a lot of Deck supplies, a lot of memories. Like someone else's comment, miss the Med too! |
Robinson, James | E-3 | Jun 23, 1980 – May 23, 1983 | IC Gang | thanks tony,hey rick,danny damm it,hey Steve avits!what a sax player,Jim Gulding,Jerry W.vist the "STEEL FOX" site at myspace. jfk80831@comcast.net or jfk80831@yahoo.com. |
Gunderson, Mark | AW3 | Jun 26, 1980 – Jun 26, 1981 | OX | Of all of my best memories of my life, aside for my wife & children, where the years and people I met. Biggest regret looking back was not reenlisting! |
Coxen, Gary | AE 2 | Jul 1980 – Aug 31, 1982 | Served as aircrewman on "Caroline II" C1-A COD. I miss all of you guys of the COD CREW and would like to hear from you when you find this. | |
Stacy, Ray | AW1 | Jul 1980 – Jun 1982 | OX | This was my only carrier tour. The rest of my 23 years in were in squadrons. I was at the commissioning with my father and also at the decommissioning. |
Lemon, Allen Thomas | LI2 | Jul 1980 – Mar 1984 | Admin/Print Shop | Where did the time go? It is hard to believe life went by so fast. |
Fairbanjs, Carlton | Lcdr | Jul 1980 – Aug 1982 | Dental | Was an honor to serve. |
Kunz, Larry (Cozmic) | ABH3 | Jul 7, 1980 – May 27, 1983 | V-1, Fly 1 | Ain't nothing like getting your crank sucked by a chick with no teeth in #1 Piano Bar!!! Rock on!! The hash was great in every port!!! I remember you Jake!!! How you be man? |
Kelley, Jake | ABH-3 | Jul 7, 1980 – Feb 22, 1983 | V-1 | So many good times in so many good ports with so many good friends. Hope you all are doing well. It was a hell of a ride! |
Stanard, Robert | E-3 | Jul 12, 1980 – Feb 20, 1982 | ||
Keesler, Grayham | ABE2 | Jul 15, 1980 – May 3, 1984 | V2 Bow | I truly Loved my time on the Best Ship in the Fleet. I miss the team of guys that I got to work with, hang out with, and got in Trouble with. You guys were the Best. Remember we did everything with almost nothing. |
Barnett, Ralph | RM3 | Jul 17, 1980 – Sep 23, 1983 | comm/teletype repair | spent a lot of time underway on "big john" wonder who dropped me out of those helos? |
Eaton, Kevin | AO2 | Aug 1980 – Sep 1983 | G-3 Mag Rats/G-5 Flight Deck | Started out on the Ike(CVN69)in 1979,came aboard JFK(CV67) in1980,Had some amazing times,Ports of Call,and good friends.Mahoney,Abbatista,Dasilva,Raymo,Bartley,Gianchetti.,and many more.I'm proud to have served, Bubba E. |
Olmi, Ernie | E-3 | Aug 1980 – Mar 28, 1981 | VS-32 | |
Smith, Joseph W. | MS 2 | Aug 1980 – Jan 1984 | S-2 | Didn't know it at the time, but the time on BIG JOHN was the best time of my life. A lot of memories, both good and bad. Met a lot of great people, Thanks Dennis Bender, If not for you ,I would have been arrested in Toulon, France...Ha,ha. |
Jean, Mark | ABH3 | Aug 1980 – Jul 2, 1983 | V-3 | Jean and Albrecht punking out on liberty in Naples. She was the best boat in the fleet. She will be missed. Great crew, great times. The places she took us, the stories she told. |
Owen, Blake | E2 | Aug 1980 – Aug 1981 | S3 | |
Schneider, Alfred | HT/2 | Aug 1980 – Dec 1983 | Repair | Always remembering this ship, shipmates, activities, and ports of call. |
Ward, Fred | HN | Aug 1980 – 1982 | Medical | Boarded JFK 1980 to V4 Division. Attended Corp School & assigned shore duty to Portsmouth Naval hospital. Honorable Discharge Jan 1985. Police officer for 10, retired Firefighter after 20 yrs. Paramedic & business owner. |
Cintron, Miguel | Abh3 | Aug 1980 – Mar 25, 1984 | Vo | |
Fiorelli, Richard | ICC | Aug 1, 1980 – Jun 30, 1981 | E IC | Great ship and crew, had one more chance to visit the gyro rooms a few years ago on an engineering visit for Sperry when we replaced the MK19 gyro with Ring Laser Gyro Navigators. |
Bluett, Clifford | AEAA | Aug 1, 1980 – Mar 15, 1981 | VF-14 & IM3 | The proudest group of people i ever lived with. Med cruise was the best vacation i ever had thanks tom sharrow ,even if i started out in the brig i still meet alot of real cool people.and my bro dave gorton.GOD bless JFK |
Gordiany, Steve | AMS3 | Aug 4, 1980 – Mar 28, 1981 | VA-46 | Good times on two med cruises. Worked the flt-dk as a PC and TS. Saw the world, crazy days, lots of flight ops.. Wonder where Joe Ellis and Mike LaPierre are. I saw our A7 crash & pilot die, lots of good memories too. Sambucca, naples,etc |
Swiencki, Charlie/Ski/Twink/ "FNG" | ABE-2 | Aug 9, 1980 – Mar 20, 1984 | V-2 Bowcats(CAT#1 Topside&Below Deck) | thnx! Dave Crombie,I never would have made it past Lakehurst or our 1st Cruise!Rhodes,Bann<Marty,Wisler,Laliberte,and cant forget Melvin Flowers,Thnx for the talks and what you taught me.Chief Cheney(SuperK) charlieswiencki@yahoo |
Ave, Quentin | E3 | Aug 10, 1980 – Apr 15, 1983 | V 3 | What a crew. What a party!! |
King, Charles | ATAN | Aug 10, 1980 – May 20, 1981 | AIMD | Straight out of boot camp to Big John worked in AIMD until seat opened up at NAS Memphis for AT "A" school. Spent 5 yrs in and finished up at NAS Norfolk AIMD Work Center 64A. Back home now in Warren Co. TN. |
Gallagher, Dennis | E6 | Aug 14, 1980 – Jan 15, 1988 | V 2 | |
Lillie, Tom | AO2 | Aug 15, 1980 – Aug 15, 1984 | Weapons G-5 | Meet some great people who I share alot of memoeies with,I traveled the world it was the best expirence in my life. I remember the day I walked into boot and my last day walking off big john as if it were yesturday. |
Richter, Michael | mmfa2 | Aug 17, 1980 – Feb 22, 1983 | # 3 mainspace | looking for some old mates |
Zaragoza, Jesus | boiler tech | Aug 26, 1980 – Aug 30, 1984 | B | |
Pospisil, Lee/pops | ABH3 | Sep 1980 – Apr 1984 | V-1 Crash Crew | I remember the great times I had with my shipmates in Hiafa, Naples, Palma, Rio and of course the Driftwood back in Oceanview. I remember the pain of wrecking a motorcycle in Palma( they were off limits) like you can tell that to a 20 year old |
Holohan, William | EMC | Sep 1980 – Oct 1982 | E | Many memories, many friends, many days at sea! Would like to hear from those who served with me. |
Skinner, Tom | CDR | Sep 1980 – Dec 1981 | Comm Officer | Med 80/81 was a long one, but I'll never forget the officers and men I served with. JFK was my final at-sea tour - great way to go out. |
Stimis, Howard | EM3 ELECTRICIANS MATE | Sep 1980 – Nov 1983 | WHAT A RIDE! MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS AND HAD SOME GREAT TIMES. I WILL NEVER FORGET! WILLIE, JAY, JOHN, MISS YOU GUYS. | |
Snellenberger, Dan | HT2 | Sep 1980 – Jun 1984 | R | The great mermories that come back to me after all these years. I've forgotten how much fun I had and how many great people that I lost contact with. If you were in R Div from 81 to 84 let me know and we can reminisce the good old days. |
Franklin, Richard | AD-2 | Sep 1980 – Nov 1983 | AIMD | SERVED AS C.O.D. AIR CREWMAN ON CAROLINE II. GREAT MEMORIES. FRIENDS I'LL NEVER FORGET, STEVE ROMAN, FERNANDO PENA (killed in plane crash med 1982) |
Pospisil, Lee | ABH3 | Sep 1980 – Feb 1984 | V-1 Crash Crew | I remember all the great times and great friends I had while stationed aboard the Kennedy. While stationed in Norfold hanging out in Ocean View at a place called The Driftwood or Driftwood i think, Had a gr8 time |
Milne, David | E-6 MM1 ( SW ) | Sep 1980 – Sep 1984 | M 1,2&3 MMR | A lot of great memories. I still talk about life on the Big John every chance I get. All you guys I served with helped make me what I am today. If there is ever a chance for any of us snips too get together M&B divisions I would be there. |
Lawrence, Jim | E-5 | Sep 1980 – Sep 1983 | SAM | Good ole Days!!! |
Bratsch, Jeff / Bascher | EM 3 | Sep 1, 1980 – Sep 15, 1983 | E | Now that she is d-comed I well miss her |
Adams, Rick | E-3 | Sep 5, 1980 – Aug 7, 1983 | V-3 | Thirty years plus, still think about the days aboard the JFK. Some of the best and worst times of my life. I miss the good times with my buddies of V-3 division. Would like to hear from you all. Thanks for the good times |
Jones, John H | E3 | Sep 6, 1980 – May 1, 1981 | Medical | First ship. Great crew. CO was Capt Hernandez and he was a really good CO. Med Cruise was great. Hit a lot of ports for a carrier. |
Wisler, Frank (Wis) | ATAN | Sep 10, 1980 – Apr 25, 1981 | V-2 Bowcats | What a great time! Did a Med cruise and really had a blast. Many long hours with a fantastic bunch of guys. I will never forget my time on Big John. |
Baker, Todd | CPL | Sep 10, 1980 – Sep 20, 1982 | MarDet | Hey boys had a party ! |
Carney, Paul | E-3 | Sep 16, 1980 – Dec 25, 1983 | V3 | Anyone remember me? I was framed! I swear! Fuckin' Bruno, and Grainger did it! |
Lebreton, Joe | ABH | Sep 17, 1980 – Sep 25, 1981 | V3 | First duty station, loved the Med, But had to leave Big John and went to VS-41 Coronado |
Apple, Wilburn | ASE2 | Sep 19, 1980 – Dec 19, 1983 | IM-4 GSE | Just found this site! Proud to have served in the greatest naval fleet and aboard the greatest ship to have ever drew berth! Would love to hear from some of my old shipmates! |
Edwards, George Aka Eddie | ABE2 | Sep 23, 1980 – Jun 10, 1984 | V-2 Bow Catapults | Would love to hear from guys of v-2 1980-1984 |
Jones, Garry | HT2 | Sep 25, 1980 – Jun 18, 1984 | R | I'm RICH BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Beadle, Robert (Bob) | ADAN | Oct 1980 – Jul 14, 1982 | VAQ-138 | Made all workups and deployment of '80-'81 Med cruise and '82 Med/IO cruise. Visited all the Med ports, Mombasa and Perth, made shellback, had a beer day in the IO. Flight deck T/S in '82. The Roosy Roads A-7 accident and the north Atl |
Franklin, Richard | AD-2 | Oct 1980 – Nov 1983 | AIMD | Last C-1 COD crew on Big John! In memory of my buddy and best friend Fernando Pena who was killed in the C-1 crash Nov 1983! |
Jackson, Darryl | AO5 | Oct 8, 1980 – Oct 7, 1983 | g3 mag rats | god i would do it again lots of memorys and friends |
Holohan, William | EMC | Oct 15, 1980 – Oct 31, 1982 | E | "Big John", met many good friends and had many good times. |
Johnson, Mark | AW2 | Nov 1980 – Nov 1981 | ox | A/C?s Rock. Outside my dad, our Red Barron (Art W.) is without compare the Finest Aviator Ever Met; going hairy no prob ~ would still gladly be aboard in a huricane with no instruments and low fuel; normal kinda operations as I recall. Bravo, Sir. |
Donald, John O. | ABF2 | Nov 1980 – May 1984 | Air / V-4 | Reported aboard in Palma (11-80) rode the liberty boat in with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders(USO TOUR) started my tour of duty off right!! Never missed an at sea period or deployment. Became a shellback in the IO in Mar 82 as did 3/4 of the crew!! |
Flowers, Melvin | ABE2 | Nov 1980 – Apr 1984 | V-2 | Never knew what life was until the first Med Cruise... Now I know and an appreciation for life in general is the practice for the day... |
Meade, Rickie | ABF3 | Nov 1980 – Aug 1984 | V4 X1 | came on board in 1980 in naples italy served in V4 div as a crew member,crew chief and fuel checker spent a year in brig as a guard spent 4 yrs in the army in 1985 in germany today i'm a truck driver i miss my navy days and my friends |
Stimis, Howard | EM3 | Nov 1980 – Nov 1983 | E | What a ride, best and worst of times. Jay, Willie, Louie, Terry F, John M, I will never forget! Email me if you know me, I am in metro Atlanta. Served mostly in the Distribution shop under Jacobi. |
Donald, John | ABF2 | Nov 1980 – May 1984 | V-4/Air | Reported aboard in Palma DeMallorca Spain, made boat ride with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. They were boarding for a USO tour. One of 3 carriers I served on during my 22 yr career. Converted to MM in 87retired 31 January 1996 as MMC(SW) |
Schwind, Henry | MMCM/SS | Nov 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1982 | 1MMR | Hey it is me the young striker gone Subs. I made it. I became a COB/CMC. My dream came true and thank you guys that helped me along the way. Thanks Pappy, Thanks! Up scope/down scope Where is Joe I ask, where is Joe? |
Burnette, Chuck | MM2(SW) | Nov 20, 1980 – Sep 21, 1984 | M Div | Ricky's Ramjets 4MMR represent! |
Quintrell, Merrill | AE2 | Dec 1980 – Mar 1982 | TAD from VA-75 to AIMD | Its been 31 years, but I still remember the sights, sounds, and smells of being aboard her. She always kept me safe from a powerful and unforgiving sea. A part of me will always miss her. |
Highlander, James | HT2 | Dec 1980 – May 1984 | R | My very first ship, they have since decommissioned and I would not have changed anything. |
Baldwin, Howard | E3 | Dec 1980 – Apr 1982 | OY | Great time then! Looking for a couple old friends. Mo, & Jeff. I'd like to hear from them. I still have Jeff's Pipe after 32 years. |
Gaylord, James | ms3 | Dec 2, 1980 – Jul 20, 1984 | s-2 | YO, THIS IS GAYLORD THE COOK IN THE MAIN ENLISTED MANS GALLEY. HOLLA BACK IF YOU REMEMBER ME. IHELPED TO MAKE YOUR FOOD TASTE O.K.. PLUS MANY YALL I HOOKED UP. THATS RIGHT . DISBURSING HOLLA. SUPPLY HOLLA BACK . PEACE. |
Tillman, Ira Craig | E-6/BT1 | Dec 13, 1980 – Sep 10, 1985 | B | 19 years later kinda would like to see 4MMR again and all whom served with me for 3 cruises and a lotta deployments.Miss the MED. |
Zamorano, Miguel | AK3 | Dec 20, 1980 – Jun 10, 1984 | avation supply/supply | when i got to ship it was in mid dec the ship was in naples at the time. what a trip a lot of good times sorry to see it no longer active.i just hope they do not scrap it. |
Zaragoza, Jesus/ziggy | BTFN | Dec 28, 1980 – Aug 25, 1984 | b | once a pit snipe always a pit snipe |
Eckard, Mark | EN2 | Dec 28, 1980 – Sep 8, 1984 | Auxiliaries | Maintained Emergency Diesels and was honored to serve as Captains Gig Engineman. Shop LPO while we "Floated the Boat" off the coast of Lebanon. Looking for any of the old gang of "Swensons Raiders" from the Diesel Shop |
Lehmann, Michael | BM3 | Dec 29, 1980 – Sep 22, 1984 | Bos/Unrep | Had a great time. Would change some things but met some really great poeple. |
Cothran, David | IC2 | Dec 29, 1980 – Jun 1, 1986 | E | Would love to here from old friends from Big John,Reunited with Rupert Alexis . Trying to locate e div R Russell, T Williams, G Turner, Alston, Anderson, Felder, Horton, Samanski, scachner, Waaithe And all E div |
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