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USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). 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 278 crew members registered for the USS Vandegrift (FFG 48).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1984 | 1985 – 1988 | 1989 – 1992 | 1993 – 1997 | 1998 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney, Mark | 1981 – 1986 | G | ||
| Danyluk, Theodore | IC 3 | Aug 20, 1982 – 1986 | CS 4 | Retired 2006 ICC (SW/AW) Proud to have served in the worlds finest Navy. |
| Ebenhoch, Michael | MS2 THEN 3 THEN MSSR THEN MS2 FINALLY | 1983 – Jan 1989 | Support/Supply | PLANKOWNER HERE Fellow Vandyians, Yeah Great times especially when I had keys to galley after late liberty. From the Barge in SD to Sandpoint to Long Beach..what a Great Trip its been turtlem@aol.com of Websearch mt name..youll find me!! Go Vandy !! |
Syvertsen, Michael  | Lt | 1983 – 1987 | Chief Engineer | Looking for Commander Warren Miller also on the commissioning crew. Please contact me ASAP. 206-940-9000 |
| Christiansen, Kc | RM2 | Mar 8, 1983 – Aug 27, 1985 | OC | Plankowner |
| Christiansen, Kim | RM1 | Mar 17, 1983 – Aug 10, 1985 | Communications | PCU in san diego and Seattle wa, then plankowner, anyone heard from Frank Schmitz, QM1?? |
| Wheeler, Ed | Ensign to Lieutenant (Still on active duty in 2009 as a CAPT) | Oct 25, 1983 – Jul 27, 1987 | Ordnance CS-3 Division Officer | Plankowner... I was first person to report to PRECOM shortly followed by CDR Clinton Coneway... Many amazing memories! Great voayage around the world! Some fantastic people. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!" |
| Monin, Craig | EM1 | Nov 1, 1983 – Oct 1, 1987 | E | Plankowner |
| McClain, Joe | EM1 | Nov 1, 1983 – Nov 1, 1987 | E | Plankowner - Precom in Seattle was the best duty one could imagine! |
| Cearfoss, James E. II | GMG1 | 1984 – 1985 | CS-3 | |
| Woerner, Chris | EM3 | 1984 – May 20, 1988 | ENG | Plank owner !!! Remember me? Email me!! |
| Walker Jr, Jack | OS1 | 1984 – 1988 | Operations | Any OS's our there? |
| Lassiter, Joe | EN3 | 1984 – 1987 | Engineering | YOOOOO Shipmates like Sr Chief Grady used to say. After Vandy I served 2 more ships and 1 shore duty and now spend my time in PI and FL. Woerner and Ralph and I used to keep the old salts on their toes. I wonder where (snotty) Kellogg is. |
| Shelley, Chuck | OS2 | 1984 – 1987 | CS-1 | Proud to be a Plankowner. Jack, good to see you are still Kickn'! Not too many OS's on here that were the original 14! charleshelley@yahoo.com |
| Donaldson, Kevin | STG3 | 1984 – 1986 | Sonar | Assigned to the Vandegrift right out of A school. Plankowner |
| Girke, Dale | OS 2 | 1984 – Dec 1, 1987 | CS 1 | Plankowner. Assigned to the Vande right out of A school along with the rest of the motley crew that went to pre comm down in San Diego, and then to Seatle Wash to bring her down to Long Beach. Girked@michigan.gov |
| Darnell, James (Mike) | HT-2 / E-5 | 1984 – 1988 | ENG | Plank Owner. I can't believe it has been so long. The best part, is all the people I met. E-Mail: james.darnell@workstrings.com |
| Murphy, Keith | OS2 | 1984 – Nov 1987 | CS1 | great to see some old friends on here. it was a long time ago but seems like yesterday. you mess with one os you mess with all os's . take care old friends |
| Augustus, Lynn Ray | petty officer third class e4 | 1984 – 1988 | supply | plank owner |
| Stohlberg, Cliff | FA-HT2 | 1984 – 1987 | R | Plankowner. Best damn ship the Navy has ever had. Retired on Her in 2003. Thanks for the memories. |
| Stephens, Don | MS3 | 1984 – 1987 | Support | Over easy |
| Baker, Michael | GSE1 | Jan 1984 – Jun 1988 | E-1 | Plankowner-working with GE frame 7EA turbines-I&E Tech. Good GSE training. |
| Steckler, Fred | LT | Jan 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1987 | Comm, ERO, CIC | Yo SHIPMATES ! What an incredible experience and an honor to serve with you all aboard the Vandy. Great memories :) ! Almost her 25th anniversary. Amazing. Fair winds and following seas to all. stecklerf@comcast.net |
| Mordecai, Paul | HT E3 | Jan 10, 1984 – Sep 1, 1987 | ENG | |
| Schulze, Bill | EM2 | Feb 10, 1984 – Dec 12, 1986 | E | Plankowner for the second time, now both ships have been decommissioned and I have retired after 30 years and 3 deployments to Iraq. I know I thought I was a Navy guy too. Miss all my buds and looking to touch base. |
| Shanklin, Scott | EW3 | Mar 1984 – Apr 1987 | CS1 | Great Ship. Looking to keep in touch with old shipmates. |
| Green, Fred | E NS, LTJG, LT-SC | Mar 1984 – Nov 1986 | Supply | Found this site and was surprised. Great to see names of old shipmates. Vandy still remains the best ship I ever served on. Best of luck Plankowners. |
| Rolland, Gregroy | EN2 | Mar 1, 1984 – May 1, 1987 | engineering | Miss the good times we had Plankowner |
| McLaughlin, Tim | BM2/BM1 | Mar 1, 1984 – Feb 10, 1987 | SC3/Deck | Plankowner. Rember reporting in at San Diego, then after a few months there, going to some schools, got sent up to Seattle, man what LIBERTY that was. Retired after 20yrs, but the VANDY and the crew was by far, my best duty station. |
| Kendall, Jeff | RM3 | Apr 24, 1984 – Jan 14, 1986 | OC02 | Precom then Commissioning. Great commissioning party. My first Son was born the day before commissioning and I still "Manned the Rails". They gave the "Vandy" baby to LT. Tiernan. We got ripped off! |
| Lacy, Joseph (j.r.) | ET2 | May 1984 – Oct 1988 | CS4 | Plankowner |
| Meskimen, Mark | ET3,2 | May 1984 – Jun 1988 | CS4 | Still in, CDR now. Will be a sad day when I see her on the DECOM list and I PRECOM'd her. I am getting old! |
| Keifer, William | OSSN | May 1984 – Nov 1985 | CIC | PLANKOWNER Had some great times in Long Beach and Seattle Precomision and loved watchjn R2D2 fire up |
| Arnett, Dan | EN2 | May 5, 1984 – May 1, 1987 | Plankowner | |
| Ibanez, Steve | EMC (SW) | May 10, 1984 – Mar 31, 1989 | E | Proud to be a plankowner. Even more proud that Vandegrift has maintained the reputation for being the best of the best! |
| Brookins, C.d. | OSC(SW) | May 29, 1984 – Jul 2008 | OI/Operations | |
| Bohm, Donald | GSM3 | Jun 1984 – May 1986 | E-1 | Plankowner |
| Bass, Jack | OS2 | Jun 1984 – Aug 1986 | OI | The FFG is like the roadster of ships, fast and maneuverable. They also have a narrow and roll like crazy. If it weren't for the "Fin Stabs" it would've been worse, I know because I was on her before they were put on. |
| Hood, Bruce | FC1 | Jun 1, 1984 – Feb 15, 1989 | weapons | funny how I remember hating it so much, but now remember it all fondly. |
| Stevens, John | ET2.5 | Jun 15, 1984 – Apr 7, 1988 | CS4 | Plankowner, 1st twigit to report . Remember EW2 Murphy getting caught by the CO and mayor pissing in the fountain in France, or the Engineer (name unknown) with his nose in the butt of the girl in the cat outfit in mexico, she ended up being a he. |
| Olson, Robert "Bob" | FC1 | Jul 1984 – Jan 1989 | Combat Systems CIWS / Harpoon | PLANK OWNER 1 of 2 that were in San Diego in school while the ship was comissioned. Currently in Iowa and member of both AM. Legion and VFW |
| Nolan, David | ET1 | Jul 1984 – 1988 | CS4 | |
| Hicks, Lloyd | EM3 | Aug 1984 – Feb 1988 | engineering | Plankowner |
| Hudgins, J.r. | PC3 | Sep 21, 1984 – Jun 11, 1986 | Support (S-2) | PLANKOWNER to all you boots. First PC of the Vandy. From Postal clerk to Firefighter. Always in the service of others. God Bless the U.S.Navy and all my shipmates. |
| Murtha, Daniel | Rmcm | Oct 14, 1984 – May 12, 1989 | Oc | |
| Cogman, Marcus | EN2 | Oct 30, 1984 – May 16, 1988 | Engineering | Best in the fleet / Couldn't be touched REFTRA to Haze Gray!!! |
| Smith, Patrick | CWO3 | Nov 1984 – Aug 1986 | MPA | PLANKWONER. dsmith@ccountry.net |
| Schlehuber, Bartly | SM2 | Nov 3, 1984 – Jul 9, 1989 | Operations | Wow I guess the old Vandepop is still floating? Proud Plankowner here |
| Cook, Garrett | YNC | Nov 24, 1984 – Nov 10, 1987 | NX | PLANKOWNER |
| McAllister, James | SKC(SW) | Nov 24, 1984 – | S-1 | PLANKOWNER. When I transferred I got two bells and a stinger at the end walking down the brow for the last time (that was a nice honor that I will always remember). Was an SK2 onboard...retired 1998 as a Chief. |
| Andrews, Robert | RMSR/SA/SN/3 | Dec 1984 – Jun 1987 | OC | Plankowner |
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