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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).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
O'Hare, Grover M. K. O'Hare	MMC	1977 – 1979	A
Surkosky, Mark (Ski)	AD3	1977 – 1981	VA-35	I'ld do it all over again, if the pays was right? 2-week cruises only though!Great times, great people. BOHICA. The screws never stop, even as a civilian.
Santos, Andy	SH2	1977 – 1979	S3	Where's my best friend admiral fuller???
Garcia, Anthony	AO3	1977 – 1981	G-1
Potter, Bruce	E-5/ET2	1977 –	OPS/OE	Picnics on "Steel Beach", Shaking President Carter's hand on the flightdeck. My first few days being obsessed with watching flight ops from the Island. Camaraderie. Colorful characters 2 beers after 100 days at sea!
Kite, James Hm1	HM1	1977 – 1980	H division	looking for a shipmate we spent a lot of time on liberty: MS James T Crockett....I think he was from Boston?
Page, Loudon (Tony)	EM2	1977 – 1979	E1
Johnsen, Robert	ABH2	Jan 1977 – Aug 1981	V-1
Shore, Robert	AK3	Jan 1977 – Jul 1979	S-6,IM-1
Wilkinson, Robert "Bob"	BM1(SW) USN(RET)	Jan 1977 – Nov 1980	5th,6th,4th	Spent two tours on Nimitz. Drove the Captains Gig for Capt Ilg and a couple of times for Capt. Batzler. Did it all in Deck Dept. And had a great time doing it! I wonder if BM3 "Coffee shakes" Walker or BM2 "Helter Skelter" Shelton
Lynker, John	E3/DS	Jan 1977 – Sep 1977	OE	Proud to have had the opportunity to serve on such a Magnificent Ship. Welcome to Everett USS Nimitz!
Conover, Russ	BM3	Jan 1977 – Aug 1980	1st Division / Deck	Spent most of my time serving as both Boatswain's Mate of the Watch and Honor's Boatswain Mate of the Watch at both port and sea.
Clabaugh, Bruce	EM-3	Jan 10, 1977 – May 5, 1979	E-2	I worked in battery shop/boat crew onboard the Nimitz
Ditullio, Charles	e2	Jan 11, 1977 – Jan 27, 1977	oc
Clabaugh, Bruce	E-3 ELECTRICIAN	Jan 16, 1977 – May 5, 1979		I was on Nimitz in the Battery shop. Met some good pepole and some fun times. I've seen alot of names that bring back memories.
Clabaugh, Bruce	EM-3	Jan 20, 1977 – May 5, 1979	E-2 Battery shop
Shoemaker, Lloyd	AT2	Feb 1977 – Aug 1981	VF-84	Didn't know it then but some good times were spent on that big ol' boat.
Little, Jeffrey	EM2	Feb 1977 – May 1981	RE/RT	2 Med cruises Gonzo Station, Shellback and Bluenose in the same year. Best friends Jeff Beck, Tom Mosser, Tom Witt. Trying to get in contact with anyone from RX department from this time
Thayer, Richard	AGC	Feb 1977 – Apr 1980	OA	Best division ever!
Flesher, Wayne	PH3	Feb 1, 1977 – Aug 1, 1979	OI	I was one of the last "Bacon's Bandits". I spent my last 3 months on the set of "The Final Countdown" while it was being shot onboard. What a way cool experience!!! What a very cool ship and the shipmates were awesome!!!
Mosser, Tom	EM2	Feb 7, 1977 – Feb 11, 1980	RE	Still don't miss the BS, but I still miss the people.Hi Jeff Little.
Losinski, Tim	EM2	Feb 7, 1977 – Jun 16, 1980	Reactor Electrical	great ship,lots of time under way.100+days at sea 1980. to all reactor department ,we kept the lights and the screws turning.
Adams, Clifford	DK3	Feb 7, 1977 – Aug 15, 1980	S4	Awesome times playing on the 77 ship fast pitch softball team with my brother Earl, Rodney Hall, Jones, Scottie, and company. Also the ship basketball team from 78-79 with Silk, Clyde, Rick King, Page, and Earl Fuller.
McNabb, Duncan	AK3	Feb 9, 1977 – Dec 18, 1980	S-6	Worked hard, played hard. Had some great times onboard and off the ship with a lot of great people. Proud I got a chance to serve on the great ship NIMITZ
Trask, Carl	EM2	Mar 1977 – Jun 1981	RE	IT WAS AN INTERESTING 4 YRS. WORKED WITH ALOT OF GREAT NUKES. GLAD IT'S OVER
Rinehardt, Keith ( Snake )	E-4 AD	Mar 1977 – Oct 1980	VA-82 / AIMD Jet engine shop	Enjoyed the time on board, the 2 med cruses and the deployment to the Indian Ocean, as well as all the workups and quals in between, are times that I will never forget. Would love to get in contact with some guys from VA-82 mostly Eddie
Ostrowski, Wally	L/CPL	Mar 1977 – Mar 1979	MAR--DET	Good Times Williams , Wigen Macarty, Owens We made the best of our time on board!! We played hard an eworked hard!! The guys in W--DIV were great! Leroy where are you?? Larry Brown Some of the best !!!
McCarthy, Thomas	E3 Lancecorpral	Mar 10, 1977 – Apr 24, 1979	MAR-DET USMC	I had the best time of my life while stationed here. The crew was the best trained and a great crew. We had great liberty ports in the Med. I was happy to be welcomed in Israel as the first US war ship to go there.
Rick, Etheredge	YN2	Mar 17, 1977 – Feb 28, 1980	Admin	First ship. Great ship, great crew. Grew up on board. Remember the 144 days in the IO. Completed ship's 2nd and 3rd med cruise.
Mikutaitis, Michael	CTO3	Apr 1977 – Jul 1979	OPS / OS
Adamson, Charles	e3	Apr 1977 – Apr 1981	Navigation
Klein, Karl	ETR2	Apr 1, 1977 – May 1, 1981	OE Division	Eric Miller is planning an OE Division Reunion in Colorado in the Summer of 2023. Anyone interested in attending, please contact me or Eric. He's on FB and so am I. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo
Gunter, Eric	QM3	Apr 9, 1977 – Dec 14, 1980	Nav	On Board for Hostage retrieval attempt in Iran, First equator crossing and first artic circle crossing. Had Small part in the Movie "The Final Countdown"
Santiago, Louis	ABEAN-ABE1	Apr 23, 1977 – May 1989	V-2	Completed 2 tours on her. What an experience after two other branches. enjoyed every minute. Bow Cats, Waist Cats, Maintenance Chief for Bos'n Pitt
Dunning, Drew	ABH2	Apr 26, 1977 – Nov 21, 1980	V-1	Worked Crash&salvage with Bob Iser. I drove the MB5. I own it now. hard to believe. would like to get a reunion going if any interest? check out: www.//mdva.state.mn.us/memorials/woodlake.htm WE REMEMBERU
Flammini, Frank	MM1	Apr 30, 1977 – Jan 23, 1981	RM	Retired after 37 years in the Operating Department at Zion Nuclear power Plant
Wilder, Roger	ICC	May 1977 – Feb 1979	E-2	Good ship
Cargen, Tom (Topcat)	EM3	May 8, 1977 – Sep 9, 1979	Battery	Enjoyed my time on the Nimitz. My family still talks about the dependents day cruise that I took them on. A great time was had by all.
Bruner, Terry	L/Cpl USMC	May 11, 1977 – Jun 19, 1979	marine detachment	enjoyed time spend on Nimitz. Had some fun time in med.
Fabian, Andrew Fabz	AN	May 11, 1977 – Mar 1980	V4 Fuels / Training : fam and Indoc assistant	I am the one who caused the major fuel spill on pier 12 I qualified on the aft fuel pump room as an E3 and ended up helping to run the Fam and Indoc class in the training dept later became an EM2 Retired in 1998
Moore, Tommy	EM2	May 12, 1977 – Apr 26, 1980	RE (Reactor Electrical)	I was on the ship while out of the Mediterranean, seemed to spend more time there than the home port of Norfolk. Was transferred from the ship the day after Operation Evening Light.
Bowen, Art	DK1	May 14, 1977 – Sep 1978	S4 Disbursing	1978 changed my rating from Disbursing Clerk to Air Traffic Control via the SCORE program. Retired from the Navy in 1990 and joined the San Diego Police Dept. Retired from there after 20 years. Life's good!
Huntington, Mike		May 28, 1977 – May 13, 1981	Lookout 1977 until Closed then to 2nd	I hope some of my old friends get in touch with me. I had a wonderful time on the ship. My first ship out of three. Got out in 1989 as a BM2
Huntington, Michael	Lookout/BM	May 28, 1977 – May 13, 1981	Lookout until dismaned then 2nd	Would like to talk to any of my old friends from that time.
Saunders, Randy	AOCS (RET) THEN AO1	Jun 1977 – Jan 1981	Weapons Admin	I was Weapons LPO and Department 3-M Co-ordinator (a job I was to repeat on the USS Independence in the late 1980's). I would love to hear from any Weapons Department personnel that I served with. I still play my Fender Bass too. Retired Jan 1990.
Turner, Tracy "Truck"	OS3	Jul 1977 – Nov 1978	OI	Flew aboard in a COD and made 1978 Med and North Atlantic cruise. Operated air/surface surveillance radars. We had "wireless internet" in 1977. It was called NTDS.
Waldschmidt, Michael/wally	AO2	Jul 1977 – Nov 1983	G1	IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES. I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN, EVEN THOUGH I STILL WAKE UP IN A COLD SWEAT DREAMING I JUST RE-ENLISTED FOR 4 MORE YEARS. I MET SOME LIFE LONG FRIENDS ON THE NIMITZ.
Phillips, Wayne	AMS-1	Jul 1977 – Jan 1978	AIR WING HOOT OWLS RVAH-9
Obuchowski, John obi wan	OS4	Jul 1977 – Sep 1980	OI	Although I didnt think so at the time, I dont regret a minute of it. It was a great experience being on her.
Stein, John	MM3	Jul 1977 – Feb 1980	M-Division
Norman, James	ABH2	Jul 6, 1977 – Feb 16, 1981	V-3	Had some good times on the Nimitz! Would love to chat with some old friends....
Wagner, Woody	RM3	Jul 6, 1977 – Jul 20, 1980	CR
Smith, James "Smitty	MM3	Jul 7, 1977 – Jan 4, 1981	Auxilaries	Made Med Cruise "77-78, 79-80, 82-83
Smith, James (Smitty)	MM3	Jul 7, 1977 – Jul 1983	A Division	Looking for John F. Negley Jr. Who discharged around October 1977
Dudley, Larry	ABH2	Jul 15, 1977 – Jul 17, 1979	V3
Darbro, Justin 'JD'	E-5 / MM2	Aug 1977 – Mar 14, 1980	RM02 - Turbine Test - Aft AC & R	Number Two Reactor Room, Stood Ship Generator watches in Number One Main Machinery Room, Worked Turbine Test, Aft AC & R, Shellback 1977 Gitmo, 1978 Med / North Atlantic, 1979 Gitmo, 1979 Med / Persian Gulf (Gonzo Station)
Philman, William/bill	Lance Corporal	Aug 1977 – Aug 1979	MarDet	Had a lot of good times, met some good people, Marines and Navy, partied with the Final Countdown special effects crew and showed Kirk Doulglas how to get off the ship when he was lost :)
Vitiello, Henry	ABF3	Aug 1, 1977 – Sep 4, 1978	V-4	Would like to hear from my shipmates in V4. We had some great times.
Reeves, Norm	RMCS	Aug 10, 1977 – Dec 3, 1978	COMM	I served as the Communication Division Officer during my tour aboard Nimitz.....
Anderson, Roger	SH3	Aug 15, 1977 – Apr 13, 1979	S-3
Ruland Jr, William	BOATSWAIN MATE 3RD CLASS	Sep 1977 – Feb 1979	Fourth
Morris, John C	ADJ-4	Sep 1977 – Aug 1979	HS-9	Remarkable experience I still talk about to this day
Morris, John C	ADJ-4	Sep 1977 – Aug 1979	Air wing	What a time!!!
Brandenburg, Brian	AN	Sep 1977 – Apr 1978	VS-24 line	Remember riding brakes and looking at the AB smiling as I thought that he was going to shove my S3 overboard. Shout out to Joseph James Wendorf .What happened to Jose ?
Philman, William/bill	L/cpl	Sep 1, 1977 – Aug 31, 1977	Marine Detachment	Very cool to be on 1st Med cruise of Nimitz. Sure would like to find out how some of my old buddies are doing! Jeff King is one in particular.
McEwen, James Don	EM2	Sep 7, 1977 – Feb 20, 1981	V2	Catapult Electrician
Bennett, Curtis	MS2	Sep 9, 1977 – Oct 17, 1980	S-2 and OZ	Served as a Mess Specialist in S2 Division and as an IS (Intelligence Specialist) in OZ Division. Enjoyed world traveling. Came back with VS-24 on a 1985 cruise.
King, Rudy	GMG2	Sep 10, 1977 – Jan 13, 1981	sam	there for 2 meds and gonzo station.2 christmas's in naples.iran hostage rescue attempt.the guys in SAM DIV. were the best took alot of shit but got job done we surprised them when all 3 BPSMDS WORKED IN 1 DAY LOL SALUTE SAM DIV 1977-1981
King, Rudy	GMG3	Sep 20, 1977 – Dec 16, 1981	sam	looking for anyone from sam div.
Koval, Steve "jack"	SM3	Oct 1977 – May 27, 1979	Communications	Enjoyed the brief time spent on the Nimitz. Met a lot of good sailors from Massachusetts, Ohio, Utah, and other places.
Csapo, Frank	E-4	Oct 9, 1977 – Oct 11, 1980	Fighter Squadron 41 "Black Aces"	Looking for contacts who served with Fighter Squadron 41 "Black Aces".
Luper, Dan	ET2	Oct 10, 1977 – Dec 10, 1980	OPS OE-14	Tacan Technician assigned to the SINS gang
Luper, Dan	ET1	Oct 15, 1977 – Dec 9, 1980	OPS OE-14	Tech. Rep. Mouser Electronics TX
Goldman, Stephen/flash	AO2	Oct 20, 1977 – Mar 28, 1981	AIMD IM3	100 Days at Sea. I was onboard during the Iranian Hostage crisis & Filming of The Final Countdown. Met some good people, had some good times, have good memories! Med, IO, Southern & Northern Atlantic cruises.
Castro, Robert	GMT 2	Oct 26, 1977 – May 1, 1981	w	Join the Navy Memorial support the troops I have many numerous memories of NIMITZ enjoyed the traveling "W" DIVISION YOU FLY EM WE"LL FRY EM AFT and FORWARD SASS we deliver. You do not want to be on the receiving end of the that package
Uhl, Douglas	HT	Oct 31, 1977 – May 29, 1978	r 1
Larsen, Eric	ABH3	Nov 1977 – Jun 1980	V-1	I wouldn't give up the experience for $1,000,000. But I wouldn't pay a nickle to do it again. I was gone for the crash, but I lost a good friend, Bob Iser, that day.
Torres, Curtis Evans	HT2	Nov 1977 – Aug 1981	Sheetmetal/Carpenter shops	"Final Countdown-the plane crash-Iran rescue attempt-shellback-"1/4 mile island"-all the port of calls I've made will be the best I'll remember
Pryde, Chris	AD3	Nov 1977 – Jul 1978	VS 24 Line/PP	Remembering my time in the Navy, now that my son is in. I miss the old days, I wold do it all again.
Garcia, Rich	ACAN	Nov 1977 – Jan 1979	Air	I worked up in Pri-Fly. I remember all the good things about being on Nimitz and try to forget the bad like the lines! It seemed like there was a line for everything, chow, liberty, mail, etc. I was on the 2nd Med Cruise, good times.
McIntyre, Bret	abh-1	Nov 1977 – May 1981	v-1	crash crew all four year aboard ship. retired usnrr
Gervase, Michael	AKAN/AK3/AK2	Nov 1977 – Feb 1980	S-6	Fond memories of the finest ship and crew in the fleet. Final Countdown/Shellback Ceremony
Buongiorno, Perry (Bones, Frank)	ABE2	Nov 10, 1977 – Jun 1981	V-2	Will always look back on my days in V-2 Division Catapult 3 crew with fondness and pride. I don't regret one second of every memory I have of those days (good and bad)
Langton, Harry	AG2	Nov 17, 1977 – Feb 6, 1981	OA	good times with all the animals of OA div Years go by but the memories are clear
Gardiner, Timothy	ABH2	Nov 23, 1977 – Nov 20, 1980	V-1 & V-3	I enjoyed my time in the Navy and like to hear from old shipmates.
Brown, Jm (Mike)	FA-HT3	Nov 29, 1977 – Apr 26, 1980	R/HAB	I was on there for the second Med Cruise,1/4 Mile Island, Final Count Down, the Med, The crossing, IO, and the rescue mission. I then transferred to the USS Coral Sea; CV43. We then went to the Phillipines.
Chadwell, David	MM3	Dec 1977 – Mar 1980	G3 Weapons Elevators	I started in the Bomb crew then went to the missle crew and finally wound up in weapons elevators the best crew I ever worked with. I would like to get in touch with the guys I worked with on board.
Horvath, Steven	IS2/E5	Dec 1977 – Jun 1981	OPS/OZ	Enjoyed the camaraderie with fellow sailors and countries visited. Possess many memories from my experiences. Would be interested to connect with past or current OPs/OZ personnel. Proud for having served on this ship.
Denny, Don "dirt"	ADJ2	Dec 1, 1977 – Jul 1978	VF-84	I served aboard this great ship with the Jolly Rogers it was a great cruise at the time we were aboard we did the most flight hours for Tomcat Squadrons.
Marlow, Jerry	SA	Dec 10, 1977 – Feb 2, 1978	Deck division 4	What a great ship, Nimitz is. I'll never forget her. It was an honor to sail aboard her as crew. And boy do I miss the crew.
Thiffault, Kevin	BM-3	Dec 24, 1977 – Aug 28, 1980	4th division	I didn't realize how much i liked it, until I left. I spent about 3 years in compartment 3-54-0-L
Sutton, Jack	PO3 Aviation Ordnanceman	Dec 24, 1977 – Oct 19, 1981	G-1

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