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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 1975 crew members registered for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 – 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 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 – 2006 | 2007 – now

Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Howell, William	E1 HT	1976 – Jul 1976	repair 1
Prewitt, Rick	EM2	1976 – Jul 28, 1979	Electrical
Thom, Richard	SEAMAN	1976 – 1977	3rd
Cloud, Jr, James E. "ed"		1976 – 1979		Just looking for some buddies--Thomas Egan, Curtis Fields, Danny Nelson and others!!
Prewitt, Rick	EM2	1976 – 1979	E-2	A&O shop
Mullis, Frederick	AO2	1976 – 1976	VA-82 Marauders "Streetcar"	Aboard Nimitz during the '76 Med Cruise. During that time we won the Atlantic Fleet Battle E, and the McClusky Award for the best Attack Outfit in the NAVY.
Cottrell, Walter (Gator)	QM2	1976 – 1979	Navigation	Looking to reunite with old buddies from Navigation.
Holzapfel, Henry	AT1	1976 – 1979	IM3	Started in 610 finished in VAST
Jones, Kenneth	SN	1976 – 1978	G-2
Bolander, George	ABH2	1976 – 1980	V1	fly1 blue shirt fly1 yellow shit tractor king/ yellow shirt I agree a geat time in my life just did not realize it.
Mott, James	E5	1976 – 1979	AIMD	Peace time deployment, had a good time...
Williams, Phillip	AD	1976 – 1976	V1
Lamb Ae-2, Kevin M.	AE-2	1976 –	Avionics	My Dad was Kevin Michael Lamb, Avionics shop. I am asking for emails from his buddies to learn more about him. He was on the Maiden voyage. Have a picture of him/Mike Groat on flight deck in '76. He passed in '13. Thanks
Baechle, Paul Scott	ABH3	1976 – 1979	V1
Brandfas, Rick	BM3	Jan 1976 – Sep 10, 1979	2nd	Many great memories with sailors of all 6 Divisions of the Deck Department. Would like to reconnect with Mike Knopf, Charlie Gaughan, Mario McDaniel and Dan Kisich. I'm currently an E-7 serving active duty in the Army National Guard with JFHQ in N
Kimble, Rick	S-3	Jan 1, 1976 – Oct 30, 1978	Navigation	looking for anyone in the Navigation Dept. Talked with JP Wilson a while back. Lost contact
Catalano, Phil	AE3	Jan 1, 1976 – Jan 11, 1977	va82	just to say it was fun hope everyones doing find iam still a electrician what i was in the navy .
Peace, Bruce	OS3	Jan 25, 1976 – Oct 30, 1977	OI
Spigner, Joe	SH3	Feb 5, 1976 – Sep 19, 1979	S-3	A truly interesting experience working with a great group of people such as Kenny Sherman, Silvio Dimarco, Randall Hughes, Fred Ellis, Gary Chenault and Fred Leib. Two Med cruises, GITMO, The Final Countdown, BOHICA...
Wilder, John	HM2	Feb 6, 1976 – Aug 6, 1979	Medical	Spent my whole enlistment on board, learned a lot, grew up a bit, and am now member of the USS Nimitz Association. Would do it again with what I know now!!!!
Wilder, John	HM2	Feb 6, 1976 – Aug 6, 1979	Medical/H	Great memories and a few "bad" ones. Active member of the USS Nimitz Association, (keeping the memory of Nimitz alive now and when it finally is decommissioned.)
McGarvey, Joe	BM2	Feb 6, 1976 – Jun 30, 1979	4th
Barone, Joseph	SK3	Feb 17, 1976 – Aug 6, 1979	S-1
Benjamin, John	IC2	Feb 19, 1976 – May 31, 1980	E2	GOOD MEMORIES 3 MED CRUISES, PORTSMOUTH SHIPYARD, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN MOVIE.TAKE CARE & EMAIL ME IF YOU KNEW ME THEN!
Lance, Rick	MM3	Mar 1976 – Nov 1978	M	Had alot of great times and would like to get in contact with some of my buddies
\scott, Michael	SN/YN3	Mar 17, 1976 – Apr 9, 1979	X-5/Legal/XO's Admin	NIMITZ was my first ship. Made her first 2 Med Deployments
Kitzhoffer, David	ABH3	Apr 1976 – Feb 1980	V1	Good friends and good times.
Haarman, Mike	MR3	Apr 1976 – Apr 1978	"A"	Machine Shop. Awesome time with a Great group of guys. 2 Med cruises.
Speed, Rodney	EM3	Apr 1976 – Apr 1980	RE
Morell, Joseph Jo-jo	E-5 AO2	Apr 10, 1976 – Jan 29, 1980	G-1	THE BEST SHIP EVER,HOW THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE,MET SOME REALLY GOOD FRIENDS ONBOARD AND AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ABOARD THE GREATEST CARRIER OF ALL TIME.
Groh, Randy	IC3	Apr 30, 1976 – Apr 1, 1980	E2	Did three Med Cruises between 1976 and 1980. I was an "IC3" Interior Communications and worked out of Aft IC. Made many friends that I still think about to this day and see the names of a few people I remember like it was yesterday.PO Gro
Snyder, James	MMFN	Apr 30, 1976 – Nov 27, 1979	M-Division	First 3 Med Cruises, a few Caribbean's, North Atlantic, 2 Gitmo's, 2 ORSE's, Evacuated Lebanon, Met Lynda Carter & Queen Sophia, The Final Countdown Movie, Picked up the Guitar, Great Shipmates
Stansel, Chuck	EM2	May 1976 – Aug 11, 1977	E2 / Rewind Shop	Med-Cruise 1976-1977
Klingensmith, Ronald	ABF-2	May 1976 – Jun 18, 1979	V-4	Made more friends than I care to count. Made two Med. cruises and enjoyed almost every moment. Always hoping to hear from my old shipmates. My kids love hearing about my "adventures"
Klingensmith, Ronald	ABF2	May 1976 – Jun 19, 1979	V-4
Rooney, Michael	HT 2	May 1, 1976 – Aug 5, 1979	Repair	Wondering if anyone from repair division who was onboard from May1976 thru July 1979 is on this sight that may remember me or Tom Brown. Just trying to let some of you know that Tom passed away this spring (2013)
Crane, Robbie	AXAN	May 15, 1976 – Oct 9, 1978	OE
Caudullo, Al	AMH-3	May 27, 1976 – Apr 26, 1980	VF-84	i was attached to VF-84 and made 3 med cruises on nimitz. i was an amh-3 and worked on hydraulics on the jolly rogers tomcat. i had alot of buddies in who were ad's ae's and ams's. someone sees this, please contact me.
Caudullo, Al	e-3	May 27, 1976 – Apr 1980	v-2 divi	looking for any shipmates that was there during my time. please contact me at 772-370-9242 or alialyss@att.net
Diehl, Roy	MMFN	Jun 1976 – Jun 1977	#1 mmr	bohica
Quarles, Scott	ABF-3/E-4	Jun 1976 – Feb 1979	Fuels / V-4	Just missed plankowner.Still feel like one. Made 1st and 2nd med. cruise. Three of the longest years of my life spent on this ship, but glad I did it! I still boast about going halfway around the world going East.(Hifa). Favorite port was Portsmith.
Goerlitzer, Fred	ABF3	Jun 1976 – Sep 1979	V-4	1st ship - best ship! Good times and good friends. The Good Ole Days!
Irps, David	E3	Jun 1976 – Jan 1, 1980	V1	not really a model sailor
Bassett, Mike	LTjg	Jun 2, 1976 – Oct 1, 1979	OI / OL	Was OOD Underway. Earned my SWO designation. Was filmed as part of the FINAL COUNTDOWN. Suggested a line to Kirk Douglas and it is in the movie. Great ship, shipmates and experience.
Stump, Bruce	ADJ-3	Jun 6, 1976 – Sep 27, 1976	VF-74 Line	Plane Captain and Power Plants Trobleshooter.
Huether, Lou	E-4	Jun 6, 1976 – Dec 28, 1978	S-6
Crabtree, Steve/crabby	PN3	Jun 8, 1976 – Nov 23, 1979	ESO	Had some real good times with all the great friends I made there. would not have missed it for the world. Came on board just in time for the first Med Cruise. Yo HOOD, where the heck are ya?
Moore, Don	BM1	Jun 17, 1976 – May 24, 1980	MAA	Enjoyed my time aboard the Nimitz. I am retired from the Navy and am living in Yulee, FL.
Wolfe, Timothy	HM3	Jun 30, 1976 – Oct 15, 1979	H-Div. Medical Dept.	This was the best years of my life, doing LOTS of worthwhile responsibilities: The Toughest Job I Ever Loved! I still miss the Patriotic Mission and my shipmates. NO civilian job compares.First carrier to visit ISRAEL!
Grace, Jerry	IS2	Jul 1976 – Jul 1979	OZ	Looking to find those from the land of OZ, and "The Boys"....if you remember anything from the chart room contact me
Bethke, William/(Gus)	AO3	Jul 1976 – Sep 1979	G1	Bomb Assembly crew
Silveira, Christopher	ASE3	Jul 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1980	AIMD/GSE	I had a Great time and was proud to serve in the Navy and on this Great Ship. I enjoyed the Med cruises and all the different countries and people I met along the way at a young age.
Vacca, John	AO3	Jul 1, 1976 – Dec 10, 1979	G1	LOOKING FOR ALL FRIENDS FROM G1 OR THE EVEVATOR CREW
Keenan, Harry	AMS2	Jul 4, 1976 – Aug 1979	VA-82/IM-2	Made Med cruise in '76, and again in '78...and all the little dets in between.
Evans, Green Weenie, Ken	E-3/CPL	Jul 9, 1976 – Feb 5, 1977	IM-4	Best time I had while serving in the Marine Corps. Won seat on COD to return to USA. One of the guys that started the Sea Bat.
Strauss, John	AN	Jul 10, 1976 – Sep 10, 1977	V-1 Roof Rats - Fly 3	Arrived days before the 1st Med Cruz, and was assigned to V1. Fly 3 crew was the best, learned a lot, and had a blast for my first ship. Crashed ski-ing @ Rocarosa, spent the Naples New Year in sick-bay. Give me a shout
Owens, Barrett	E3	Jul 23, 1976 – Oct 15, 1977	HS	The Navy was a tremendous experience for me & I truly enjoyed it but I'm most grateful for meeting HM3 Elizabeth Almeida @ NRMC Phila. She is my beloved wife of 40 years and mother of my two children. I am truly blessed
Blair, David	E-5	Aug 1976 – Feb 1978	V-1
Glassley, Mark	ABE3	Aug 1, 1976 – Sep 2, 1978	V2 Bow Cat 2	Water brakes last 9 months, loved it. I should have stayed in.
Lay, Ernest	HT2	Sep 1976 – Apr 1979	Repair	Hi All, Hope everyone is doing well. Lots of great times remembered. Went from Nimtz to Shenandoah to Lexington to Fulton. Met lots of friends along the way. Made it to Chief. Everybody remember BOHICA. Drop a line
Firmin, Bruce	RM3	Sep 1976 – Jun 20, 1979	Communications
Bethke, William "Gus"	AO3	Sep 1976 – Jul 1979	G1	Bomb Assembly Crew
Barnhill, Preston	SKSN	Sep 1976 – May 1980	Supply	Fond memories of all the people I served with on USS Nimitz.
Gall, George	DATA SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 2ND CLASS	Sep 1, 1976 – Sep 1, 1980	OE
Dessecker, Randy	MM2	Sep 12, 1976 – Feb 28, 1980	M	I served aboard the Nimitz for 31/2 years, did 3 Med. cruises and became a Shell Back in Jan. 80. I have great memories of my time on board. I arrived on board in the COD aircraft, and left on a Hello. What a thrill!
Beck, Charlie	LT	Oct 1976 – Jun 1979	E-1, E-2	My first ship. Div. Off. for E-1 and E-2 divisions. Learned a great deal that I still use in my professional career as an electrical engineer and designer of facility power systems. Retired as CDR, USNR.
Gulyas, Pete	MM2	Oct 13, 1976 – Mar 23, 1980	M div.	Alot of great places and alot of hard work.The Navy set me in the right direction.3yrs in EMO2 M div. Then the last 6 months in "A" gang.O2N2 shop Supervisor.
Harris, Jack / Harry	ABF-AN	Oct 20, 1976 – Aug 25, 1980	V-4
Bates, Ray	ABHAN, AKAN, AK3	Oct 26, 1976 – Jul 14, 1979	V1 and S6	Where are you V1 deck Dogs, and S-6 Supply Box Kickers. Damn those were some great times. Living in Jacksonville Fl. email raybatest@gmail.com anybody still got their watches from "Hey Joe" , I do and my pleather coat
Buy, Fletcher	OS2	Nov 1976 – Jul 1980	OI	I was an Operations Specialist, and served aboard Nimitz during the filming of THE FINAL COUNTDOWN.I was there for the rescue attempt of the hostages in Iran. I became a Shellback on 9 January, 1980.
Inman, John	MM2	Nov 1976 – Aug 1980	RL
Manion, Rod	E4 AK3	Nov 1976 – Jul 1979	S6	It was an excellent start that went from the Nimitz, to an infantry unit in Desert storm with the army, and a welcomed retirement on 9/9/2001
Stripling, Jack (Larry)	MS3	Nov 1976 – Mar 1979	S2
Davis, Paul	ABE2	Dec 1976 – Aug 1980	V-2	Had a great time. Was safety observer for waist & bow cats. I welded in V-2 so I put my initials on cat 4 water-brake cover. I wonder if they are still there. PED
Johnson, Rodney	AO2	Dec 1976 – May 24, 1980	VA 35	I think a lot about those days. I don't want to relive them. I just want to see some of my old shipmates again.
Williams, Phillip	Ar	Dec 1976 – Aug 1977	V-1
Garcia, Anthony	AVIATION ORDINANCE 3RD CLASS	Dec 10, 1976 – Aug 21, 1979	G-1	Safe voyages and Sweet returns to the current crew. Tont Curtis and Cisco Mendez Drop me a Line. Miss you guys.
Colon, Ivan (Chico)	SM2	Dec 11, 1976 – Jun 8, 1980	CS	Enjoyed My Time with My Shipmates onboard "Old Salt"
Barro, Jose / Pepe	E3 Airman	Dec 27, 1976 – Mar 1978	V2 Division	Would like to say Hello to all members of V2 division that served during my time on the Nimitz 1976-1978

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