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USS O'Brien (DD 975) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS O'Brien (DD 975). 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 662 crew members registered for the USS O'Brien (DD 975).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schultz, Steve | EN3 | 1992 – 1995 | A-Gang | We brought her over to Japan. What a long strange trip that was. |
| Williams, Vincent | STG3 | 1992 – 1995 | CSA | |
Szumilo, Andrew (Shmo)  | FC2(SW) | Jan 10, 1992 – Oct 10, 1992 | CIWS | Only onboard the O'Brien a short time. I broke my ankle, in Hawaii, on the way to change of homeport in Yokosuka. I was the Work Center Sup for the CIWS systems. |
| Reyes, Darren (Punch) | QM3 | Feb 1992 – Sep 1995 | NAV | The best years of my life, friends like L.SII,Hernandez,R.Verosa,G.Berguron,Duffy,Wooten, and jack.We were some tight bro.west pacs and the fights man we knocked so people.thanks for the great memories.if ever in honolulu klohi3@yahoo.com |
| Lange, Shawn | E-4 | Feb 4, 1992 – Feb 6, 1992 | ||
| Wootton, Ikenneth | DC1 (SW) | Feb 16, 1992 – Sep 1, 1994 | Repair | My Best command, I had the most fun and learned the most in the shortest amount of time. I also had the honor of serving with the smartest and funniest group of guys in the seventh fleet. |
| Sullivan, James (Tom) | FC3 | May 1992 – Oct 1994 | Weapons | It wasn't just a job, it was an adventure! Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Hawaii and the Phillipines. Funny how when you look back, all you remember are the good times. Dombo for President! |
| Hibbard, Jason | GSE3 | May 1, 1992 – May 1, 1994 | MP | Hello, hope all is well..had a few great friends...others well...you know who you are.. clapham and his groupies...KMA!!!...jakejosh23@hotmail.com |
| Hass, Timothy H (Wackyass Hass) | GSE2 | Jul 1992 – Oct 1997 | Engineering (MP) | |
| McDaniel, John | CS2 (AW) | Jul 1, 1992 – Dec 15, 1995 | S2/ SUPPLY | MY FIRST DUTY STATION AND I REALLY ENJOYED IT.I'M CURRENTLY STILL ACTIVE AND GOING STRONG. I GREW PERSONNELY AND PROFESSIONALY AND COOK BETTER THAN EVER. IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS ME, LOOK ME UP. |
| Russ, Rodney | MSN | Aug 1992 – 1995 | Supply | Would love to hear from shipmates and catch up. |
| Roth, John | DC | Aug 1992 – Nov 1994 | Repair | Thanks to all in Engineering for the many fun times! I have many crazy memories w/ the crew of the Obrien! Disappointed to see her used for target practice! |
| Hootselle, Craig | RM3 | Aug 15, 1992 – Oct 15, 1994 | OC | Great Times & Friends. We had a Montley Crue in the "Radio Shack" Big Rich, Zuliani, Ray, Purcell, Verosa, Cipp, Potts, "SCRAM" and RMC Busby "Buzz Saw" etc... a time i will never forget. Had a great Navy career. |
| Snyder, Jesse | PN3 | Sep 1992 – Dec 15, 1995 | Admin | Can't believe she's gone...I still think of Gourley, Livingston, Taylor, Bergeron, Asero, PNC Ramirez, Carlton, and everyone else I met. Absolutely incredible time in my life. |
| Carey, Skinnyman | DC3 | Sep 1, 1992 – Apr 1, 1994 | R | |
| Alcantar, Alexander | DS1 | Oct 1992 – Oct 1994 | OED | LPO of OED. Met the ship in Yokosuka, just after her arrival and though things were tough at times getting her back to sea she was worth every minute of it. I'm sorry that she's now at the bottom of the ocean - god bless her. |
| Hoey, Andrew | EW1/EWC | Oct 1992 – Feb 1997 | OW | What a crew! Best Tour I have ever had. One of the last great EW shops in WESTPAC. Thanks Guys. Andy, Paul and Ron... AKA Tom Dick and Harry. |
| Hoey, Andy | EWC | Oct 1992 – Feb 1997 | OW | Great Crew. great Mess. OB- lead of 7th Fleet. couldn't ask for better shipmates. |
| Magee, Conrad | DC3 | Oct 1, 1992 – Nov 1, 1995 | R | What's up R DIV? A shout out to all in Engineering. Anyone know how to get in touch with DC3 Richard Johnson? I hung out with DC1 Wooten in Seattle for a while, but lost touch. Shepard, Haas, McDaniels how are ya. Finishing college here. |
| Dave, Markowitz | QM3 | Oct 15, 1992 – Oct 15, 1996 | NX | The Obrien was agreat ship that left me with great experiences and life long memories. |
| Cipollone, Leo | RM3 | Nov 1992 – Dec 1995 | OC | |
| Alcantar, Alex | DS1 | Nov 1992 – Nov 1994 | CD | Was a very rocky command when I reported aboard in Yokosuka; she had just arrived and was locally known as the O'Broken. She turned out to be a great command and a great influence in my career choices later in life View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Dougherty, Lance | SN-BM3 | Nov 1992 – Dec 1994 | DECK | My first ship/command. I had a great time onboard. look forward to talking to old shipmates. I know that all things must come to an end, I must admit I was a little upset they sank her by missleEX. |
| Lee, Al/big Al | GMM3 | Dec 1, 1992 – Dec 1, 1994 | CG/CM | Had a-lot of great times on the OB! YN Taylor, Bryant, YOKOSUKA back when Japan was fun! "Runnin' Up The Tracks!" Yokohama Circus, Roppongi! "A" Club! |
| Beinlich, Paul | TM2/TM1 | Dec 4, 1992 – Dec 3, 1996 | CA | Had some of the best times of my career on this ship. Sad to see it end up as a target. |
| Perkins, Jason "Perk-daddy" | GSM3 | 1993 – 1996 | engineering | email me |
| Vaughn, James | GMG1 | 1993 – 1996 | CG-ORD | |
| Greenfield, Patrick | FN | 1993 – 1995 | MP | |
| Parko, Tom | E3 | 1993 – 1995 | Deck | Can't believe it's been over 20 years! Shout out to y'all that I had the pleasure serving with. |
| Grant, Phillip | Rm3 | 1993 – 1996 | Deck Division | |
| Bragg, Robert Bob | FCCS | 1993 – 1995 | CG | Two tours of Operation Southern Watch after the first Gulf war. Enjoyed being forward deployed in Japan. |
| Werle, Jim | GSMC(SW) | Jan 4, 1993 – Feb 28, 1995 | MP | Hey guys, how's it going? Shoot me an email if you'd like too catch up. We just saw JR Smith and Maureen last week. I've been married to Bene Jacoby for 12 years, btw. |
| Rayborn III, Charles | PN3 | Mar 8, 1993 – Nov 23, 1995 | NX | I would like to say that I miss that ship! Lots of memories, and great times....great people. I remember going to Russia with the Obrien and found it to be one eof the most memorable times in my life! May she rest in peace~ |
| Rayborn III, Charles | PN3 | Mar 13, 1993 – Nov 16, 1995 | NX | The best ship I've known! I had great time on the USS OBRIEN. I went to Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Austrailia, Hawaii, Seychelles, Hong Kong and lots of other places. I also made GREAT LIFE-LONG FRIENDS! Rest in peace!! CHARLE |
| Rote, Kennith | BMSN | Mar 21, 1993 – Sep 20, 1995 | Deck | Awesome times on both west-pacs- shout to bm2 derbis- bm1 mack-helgerson-hanson-moore and the rest of guys that were on there, miss you all !!!! |
| Cannady, David | DS2 | Apr 1993 – Apr 1996 | CE | First ship. Japan was cool. I extended for 1 year to be WCS of ADP. DS1 Alcantar was LPO. Hit a lot of GOOD liberty ports on this ship. Met some good people also. |
| Ranieri, Philip | E-3 | Apr 21, 1993 – Oct 17, 1994 | Deck Division | First and Only ship. Enjoyed my time, enjoyed the ports (Darwin, Phuket, Hong Kong etc...), most of all met some great people. The O'Brien maybe sunk, but will remain in my thoughts for the rest of my years. |
| Nolen, Neal | EN3 | May 1993 – Aug 1995 | A-GANG | |
| Perkins "perk-daddy", Jason | E-4 GSM3 | May 11, 1993 – Dec 1, 1996 | engineering | |
| Shanafelt, Kevin | FC2 | May 15, 1993 – May 13, 1996 | CM | First ship. Lots of memories! Sad that she is no longer around. |
| Wilhite, Brandon | HT3 | Jun 1993 – Apr 1996 | Repair | |
| Antos, Paul | E-3 / MSSN | Jun 1, 1993 – Jun 1, 1995 | S-2 | Had a great time stationed on the OB. To bad she had to go like that. |
| Shawn, Ambler | GSM3 | Jun 4, 1993 – Jun 6, 1995 | mp | The OB was my first command,down in the forward engine room.with some of the greatest friends i will ever know and the best deployements to be remembered forever,she was the greatest ship in the fleet by far,and she will be missed. |
| Hays, Keith | LTJG | Jul 1993 – Nov 1995 | Fire Control and Deck | Great people. Could not stand LtCmdr Fiero. I now live in San Antonio TX. I play drums and do computer support during the day. |
| King, Theodore "Bootcamp" | E-8 | Aug 12, 1993 – Jun 14, 1998 | USS O'Brien DD-975 | |
| Williams, John | BM1 | Sep 1993 – Oct 1997 | DECK | The OB was the greatest ship that i had the pleasure to serve on. went to the Gulf in 95 & 96 with her. i miss my boys rickey washington and ray bufford but we still keep in touch. really tight crew when i served. miss that feeling!! |
| Massey, Chris "Sgtshaggy" | OS2 | Sep 1993 – Feb 2007 | ||
| Cotten, Rick | OS2 | Sep 1993 – Aug 1996 | OI | |
| Williams, John "will" | BM1(SW) | Sep 8, 1993 – Oct 1, 1997 | OD/DECK/1st | GREATEST SHIP TO SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS!! REALLY MISS THE GOOD TIMES IN DECK BERTHING! Hit me up @ john_lwilliams04@yahoo.com and you can find me on myspace www.myspace.com/GEB2007 |
| Williams, Greg | OS2 | Oct 1993 – Oct 1995 | OI | The "OB" was by far the best ship, and group of guys that I had the pleasure of serving with, which in turn allowed me to forge life long friendships. |
| Hernandez, Chico | SM3 | Oct 1993 – Aug 1995 | OC | Ship was old..Crew was tight..Japan expensive but the OB was one of the best experiences in my life..remember my boy D. Reyes, Sii, A, Lopez, Sigs, Boats (Williams), Ops berthing.Wild times, great memories.'member the filthy berthing barge |
| Vaughn, Jim | GMC(SW) | Oct 1993 – Aug 1996 | Ordnance | |
| Greaves, Curt | HT1 | Oct 10, 1993 – Dec 1, 1996 | R | |
| Holbert, Jeff | PCSN | Oct 13, 1993 – Jun 30, 1996 | ||
| Lindley, Timothy | STG2 | Oct 14, 1993 – Jun 11, 1996 | CA | She was a good ship and I am sorry to see her sunk! |
| Childress, Bert | E2 | Dec 1993 – Jul 1995 | OD | |
| Naus, Jeremy | DC2 | Dec 21, 1993 – Nov 16, 1996 | R | Loved the OB and all the guys I met on it. Had some great times and was saddened to hear that she is at the bottom now. |
| Northrup, Justin | FC2 | Dec 29, 1993 – Jun 1998 | CF | TAS and Harpoon Sorry to hear they decommed her |
| Cuevas, Charles "chuck" | SK2 | Dec 31, 1993 – Jan 2, 1997 | S1 | Learned how to be a leader thorough SK1 Wines, SK2 Greene, SKC Quijano - Thanks so much. You too DCCM(CMC) Smith - keep making that beer! |
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