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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). 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 1094 crew members registered for the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – 1997 | 1998 – 2000 | 2001 – 2003 | 2004 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Tillotson, Doug | RM3/RM2 | 1984 – 1987 | CR | |
Beauvais, Paul | SN | 1984 – Dec 1987 | 2nd | |
Fleet, David | RM3 | 1984 – 1987 | Comm | |
Baranski, Larry | BM3 | 1984 – 1988 | Deck | still here! |
Miller, Roy | LCPL | 1984 – 1986 | MRDET (Marine Detachment 7 fleet) | What a wonderfull ship and the fact that 12 marines had to live in a 110 man berthing was soooo lonley (lol) |
Bennett, Jim | RM2 | 1984 – 1986 | Tech Control | Wow this is cool to see some old friends names and comments. The Ridge days were some great times with some great people. I retired from the National Guard Feb 2003 after getting home from Iraq. |
Boyce, Spencer | SGT | 1984 – 1986 | Marine Detachment | |
Schewe, Dan | RM | 1984 – 1987 | Radio | Great friends still keep in touch with some |
Cavic, Mark | GMG2 | 1984 – 1987 | Weapons | Great time, amazing ports and lots of memories. I miss Subic Bay! |
Burns, Bill ![]() | RM | 1984 – 1987 | JMC | Can't have been over 20 years! Seems like yesterday... My facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001908571650 Got a few pictures from old days and now up there. |
Flanagan, James | SN | 1984 – 1986 | 2nd | In my 20 years in the navy this was my favorite command. Send me a message if you rememeber me. |
Timothy, McKenny Aka Mac | Bm3 | 1984 – 1987 | 2nd | You can find me on Facebook I live in Virginia Beach. More shipmates are here, |
Schmidt, Ken NEW | RM2 | 1984 – 1985 | CR/CX | |
Evans, David "beaker" | HT3 | Jan 14, 1984 – Jun 27, 1986 | "R" | The "Ridge" was my first duty station; it was great duty. Engineering was a blast; sea and anchor detail with the deck guys was always fun. It seems like only good times happended aboard that ship. |
Mero, Michael (Mickey) | SSGT USMC (RET MSGT) | Jan 26, 1984 – May 16, 1987 | Marine Communication Detachment - Comm Center | Great memories, working and sight seeing. SP duty had some great stuff. Harig in Korea I can forget. LePien in Hong Kong we still laugh about. Best of 5 yrs totally grand. Oh Oh Olongapo!!! Truely enjoyed Japan and the friends we made |
Haschker, John | EM | Mar 1984 – Jun 6, 1987 | Electrical | |
Parker, Scott | ms2 | Mar 1984 – Feb 1990 | supply | hey to all my old shipmates. wish i could hear from of ya. i live in mississippi. i was a cook. hope some of ya remember me. best time of my life was being on the blueridge.call me if ya remember me(6624447171) |
Crim, Craig | RM3 | Mar 1, 1984 – Jun 1, 1986 | CR (I guess) | Had a blast! Love to hear from you Guys |
Herring, Robert,boats | bm3 | Mar 3, 1984 – 1986 | deck | still remember subic bay and korea and sydney |
Golleher, Rocky | MM2 THRU MM1 | Apr 1984 – Feb 1990 | EM01 Engineroom | Some of you will remember me as "hardcharger". A song comes to mind "Don't worry be happy" I also ran COM7thFLT (0-9) out of my engineroom (big mistake) for wearing corfams and nylon flt jacket |
Jacobson, Randy (Jake) | RM3 | Apr 1984 – Jun 1987 | CR | The "Ridge" is the best comand I've ever been assigned to. Lots of fun and memories.... |
Lovre, Dale/raysan | BT3 | Apr 1984 – May 1988 | b | where the hell is everybody?and is the steamin demon i painted still on the d.f.t.? |
Chapman, Craig | sksn-sk2 | Apr 1984 – May 1987 | S-1 | ahhhh...PI |
Ventura, Al | RM 3 | May 1984 – Aug 1986 | CT | Had the best time of my life on the Love Boat!! Still keep in touch with Ziggy, Schewe, Casal, Debalsi and a few others. Join us on Facebook uss blue ridge 80's http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67612061976&ref=ts |
Dickerson, Dennis | QM3 | May 1, 1984 – May 1, 1986 | 7th Fleet Staff. (Fleet Skeds) | Anyone from skeds or Admin? |
Gurba, John | BM2 | May 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1987 | 2nd/Deck | Left Blueridge in 87with BM3Stark to the Willamette AO180 got out in 89 into the Reserves with Naval Special Warfare currently a SBCM Special Boat Operator Master Chief Loved the Ridge! Nobody Rocks like the Ridge Rock |
Brewer, Mike | BTC | Jun 1984 – Aug 14, 1987 | B | |
Ferreira, Rich | ET3 | Jul 1984 – Jul 1986 | OE | Can't help but laugh thinking about all the people and places. I would like to get back in touch with any shipmates that survived. |
Brown, Joseph(Joe) | SN | Jul 1984 – Sep 1985 | Capt Gig/Master Helms | My first duty station was the Ridge. Best time of my life. I saw it all and did it all. Any fellow shipmates out there remember 1984-1985 Ropongi dist. give a yell. (RM Bobby Huntly, BM Pavey, BM Brewer, |
Cecere, Christopher | YN2 | Jul 4, 1984 – Jan 15, 1987 | X-1 | |
Hammel, Joe | BM2 | Aug 1, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | 2nd | For all you guys that remember, I was the most lethal guy on the ship. I still have a hangover from Hong Kong. Great memories! Some of the best times of my life. Hope to hear from some of you shipmates. |
Hatch, James | QM2 | Sep 1, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | Nav | |
Steinbock, Keith | EM3 | Sep 6, 1984 – Sep 10, 1988 | Eng Electrician | Good Times a long time ago. Thanks Blue Ridge |
Abenes, Jimmy | MMC | Sep 12, 1984 – Aug 7, 1987 | engineering m | My best duty station sea or shore. |
Delgado, Manuel | HM1 | Oct 1, 1984 – Nov 6, 1992 | Medical | Just wanting to reconnect with old friends |
Coleman, Dan | ET3 | Nov 30, 1984 – Dec 12, 1986 | OE | |
Kelley, Robert | DPSN/DP3 | Nov 30, 1984 – Dec 15, 1987 | OD Milops | Made many friends and had some great portcalls. Worked for the Ops Boss and then the 3M Coordinator. Had to get out of cleaning passageways as soon as I could. |
Lambert, Brian | EW | 1985 – Apr 1987 | OW | |
Coats, Michael | HT-3 | 1985 – 1988 | R | |
Decatur, Herbert | MM3 | 1985 – 1990 | ||
Magann, Jeff/billy | BT3 | 1985 – 1988 | Engineering | Great times!! Where is everyone, anyone in the steam roller business ;-) |
Vest, Robert | BM3 | 1985 – 1989 | DECK | |
Temple, Brian | RM1(RET) | Jan 1985 – Jan 1987 | CR | Lots of fun on the Ridge. Some of the best people I ever had the pleasure of serving with. Good memories far outweigh any bad! |
Cox, Rj | Chief & Warrant, 2nd tour 91-93 | Jan 1985 – Jul 1989 | CT | Awesome days loved every minute. even before V5, MPDS (shotgun Ridge route: B,D,K,F,L "I think"). and it don't get no betta than 1-1-1-56 !! "if you ain't trainin - you ain't gainin ! others you all came up with. RJ |
Cole, Dean | IS2 | Jan 7, 1985 – May 26, 1988 | Intel | |
Marshall, Robert | MM2 | Jan 10, 1985 – Apr 10, 1988 | Machinists Mate | The Ridge was off the chain and i loved every minute of it. I met a lot of good people.Great! Experience |
Ostroski, Joseph | RM2 | Jan 14, 1985 – Feb 19, 1987 | CR | I would love to here from you guys. BT...great friend my mentor...lol...DELI.. P-FUNK...DIX....B-SKI....and many more...Had a great tour with you all. Lost touch with all of you. You can Contact me @ DEPSHF1993@COMCAST.NET |
Deli, Carmen | RM2 | Feb 1985 – 1987 | CR | Alot of friendly names would love to here from you If you got a spare couch I will come visit still single and running like I'm still on Magsaysay Dr cldeli725@gmail.com posted 5jun2012 |
Boulware, Ricci | SK | Feb 1, 1985 – Feb 1, 1988 | S1 | |
Irish, Jeff | BM | Feb 10, 1985 – Apr 5, 1989 | 1st | You never really forget. I didn't know it then, but those were the best of times. What's up Woodell? Hey Webb, I see you visit here on occasion. I serve as a captain now. Goes to show you can grow up! Cheers!! |
Haywood, Kent | OS1 | Feb 15, 1985 – Jul 3, 1988 | OI | Great tour of duty. Retired OSCM. Would enjoy hearing form any old friends. |
Felder, Bill (BF) | RM3/RM2 | Mar 1, 1985 – Jun 1, 1988 | CR/for a few months, CT/JMC for a long time | Ridge Rocked!! Ridge Runners Ruled! Do these names bring back memories? Ziggy, Maggett, Gary Williams, Tru Cat, Vandiver, McNutt, Deli, Cupcake, Showtime, Ingy-Din, 7th Fleet, Smolko, Ski (pick one) Big J, Fort, P Funk, Demick, McGhee, Woody |
Quezada, Angel | PNSN | Mar 15, 1985 – Apr 15, 1987 | PERSONNEL OFFICE | AWESOME PARTY SHIP, THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE LOVE BOAT, GOOD FOOD TOO. |
Tolbert, Larry | RM2 | Apr 29, 1985 – Mar 8, 1987 | Communications | Other sailors home ported in Yokosuka Japan use to call the Blue Ridge the "Love Boat". I will say this much,.. we did hit some very exotic ports, from Hong Kong to Sydney, I loved every minute of my service aboard the Blue Ridge. |
Apodaca, Vince ![]() | RM3 | May 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1986 | COMM | I can't tell you how much fun I had with you guys! I really miss our trips to Tokyo, the parties at my house and the San Miguel at Subic. I wish you all much happiness and success. Your friend ~ RM3 Apodaca |
Tilos, Pedro | SH1 | Jun 1985 – Apr 1990 | S-3 | Rode the ship for the last time on Dec 2001 from Hongkong to Yokosuka. |
Hecht, Gary | YN2 | Jul 1985 – Jul 1987 | Admin and Engineering | The BEST command I was ever assigned to. I should have extended onboard. I don't know why I didn't. 20/20 hindsight I guess..... |
Mitchell, Logan , Sr. | SN | Aug 1985 – Aug 1985 | Deck | |
Magnus, William (Bill) | FN3 | Aug 10, 1985 – Apr 20, 1987 | "A" DIV (BOAT-SHOP) | Anybody out there from mid '85 thru '87 ?!? After morning muster, A div. would meet in the machinery repair shop...has anyone seen or heard from Ray Powell "pappy" MM1 ? Lots of good memories...piercing ears w/ ice & 'ole #7 |
Travers, Anthony | OS3 | Aug 26, 1985 – Jan 26, 1989 | C7F - Fleet Scheduling | Move out of our pier. Here comes Comm7thFleet! |
Travers, Anthony | OS3 | Aug 26, 1985 – Jan 26, 1989 | C7F - Fleet Scheduling | Move out of our pier. Here come's Commander 7th Fleet. |
Kolackovsky, Alan "Ski" | RM1/RMC | Aug 30, 1985 – Nov 30, 1988 | CR | Ridge Runners Rule !! Best Ship Ever! Lots of great memories and friendships that will last forever. |
Lyon, Bryan | lcpl | Sep 18, 1985 – Sep 18, 1987 | mardet | |
Vicencio, Roberto "Jojo" | EM1 | Sep 23, 1985 – Sep 30, 1988 | E | Flagship for the 7th Fleet |
Meyer, Thomas | YN2 | Oct 1985 – Oct 1987 | X | |
Cote, David NEW | LCDR | Oct 1985 – Jun 1988 | Dental Department | Best assignment I had in the Navy. |
Meyer, Randy | MA1/MAC | Oct 1, 1985 – Nov 1, 1989 | X | I retired from US Navy at Naval Medical Center San Diego in June 2000 after 26 years of service.Retired as a MACS(AW). Best ship I have served on. |
Richardson, David | MA1 | Oct 14, 1985 – May 5, 1989 | XO-3 | Retired February 2003 from Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital after 27 years of active duty service. Retired as a MACS(SW) after serving 2 tours of duty onboard Blue Ridge. |
Meyer, Tom | YN2 | Oct 24, 1985 – Oct 1, 1987 | ADMIN X1 | WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT A BLUE RIDGE EXPERIENCE. SERVE AND OBSERVE |
Appelbaum, Leonard | RETIRED | Nov 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1987 | CT | Any Ridge Runners from 1984-1989 I am putting together a directory of email addresses of those who where onboard during that time. Please email me at Rhinoinhawaii@yahoo.com with any names/numbers/email addresses and will update as I receive them. |
Hemelgarn, Mark | SN | Nov 15, 1985 – Nov 15, 1987 | Deck | My first duty station in the Navy was the Ridge. The crew was great but getting liberty in all those great places was the best. |
Lewis, T-love | e-4 | Nov 15, 1985 – Jun 7, 1989 | bm/mm | i'm looking for micheal johnson, stacy osborn, mckenny and stockton from pitt p.a. |
Landaker, John [gundecker] | os2 | Dec 1985 – Dec 1987 | OI | |
Stockton, Peter/pstock | E-3/YNSN | Dec 22, 1985 – Apr 14, 1988 | SUPPLY DEPARTMENT YEOMAN | I CREWED WITH SOME GOOD GUYS. I WOULD NEVER TRADE MY TIME ON THE BLUE RIDGE FOR ANYTHING. BEST PORTS, SHOPPING AND FUN. Also the best basketball team in the westpac. |
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