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USS Valley Forge (CG 50) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Valley Forge (CG 50). 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 507 crew members registered for the USS Valley Forge (CG 50).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Martinez, RichardE-3 / SN2001 – 2003DECK ROW / OD-01
Giraldo, JulioIT1(SW)2001 – 2004CE
Groom, NathanET3/IC3/MA2 (SW)Jan 12, 2001 – Jun 27, 2003CEI would have never made it through my tour on VFG if I didnt have the kind of brotherhood we had in CE-03. I would go back in a heartbeat to serve with those guys, and yes that includes you too carnie. Gyro for life! -EC3
Hockett, Jeremy/ughE-6Mar 2001 – Apr 2004COIt's not every day you can shoot up the harbor and get away with it. I can olny think the CO/XO/CMC and CWO Wright for me still being in think you and every one else. I wish I had enuff room to put in every memory but I know you all have 1
Cook, DanielE-6/BM1Mar 1, 2001 – Oct 1, 2003OD- DECKWAS ON THE "HAPPY VALLEY". WE WERE SOME UNDERWAY SAILORS. NOW I AM HAPPILY RETIRED! WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD SHIPMATES. COOKNEM@GRICS.NET INSURV 2003 WAS A BLAST. TOO BAD DECK WAS ONLY ONE TO PASS. YOU ENGINEERS KILLED A SHIP!
Williamson, BradEN2Mar 2, 2001 – Sep 16, 2004A GANGNEVER AGAIN
Williamson, BradEN2Mar 2, 2001 – Sep 2004AAh the good ole days
Stone, ChrisLCDRApr 2001 – Mar 2004WEPS/CSA terrific ship manned by even better sailors... what a shame to see her go!
Benezue, JohnTM2Apr 2001 – Oct 2002CA"So, I wonder if hitting this warhead with a rubber mallett will set of the torpedo? What do you think, Ms. Dawson?"
Sok, CaseyFC/2May 9, 2001 – Aug 9, 2003CG 04The Valley Girl was the first ship of my Navy life, but unfortunately not the last. CIWS FC's are the only real FC's that existed on this pig.
Liwanag, RockyEM1(SW)May 13, 2001 – Aug 19, 2004ELECTRICAL (E)Its has been a pleasure serving in this great cruiser and with its crew.
Harvey, DavidFC2May 18, 2001 – Aug 2004CFTroy, you need help.
Ward, RobertGSM2(SW)Jun 20, 2001 – Dec 4, 2003MPHad a blast
Bindara, NathanYN3Sep 1, 2001 – May 5, 2003NX(The Best)Good times! Miss all my buddies that I lost contact with - Sargent, Loera, Clinton, Shabazz, Clifton, Verdell, England kid, Gooden (Big Good), Ramirez, Stenton(slapped dawson's butt), and everyone else that I can't remember. Hit me up!
Keil, BrendanGM1(SW)Sep 1, 2001 – Jan 15, 2004CG DIV
Marcum, James L.IC2(SW)Sep 4, 2001 –CEMy first underway with this ship was on 9/11/01. What a HELL of a way to start!!!
Giraldo, JulioIT1Sep 20, 2001 – Aug 30, 2004IS01Like with everything else, I had good and bad memories, mostly good. Had a really good time on deployment, met some really great people with whom I still keep in touch with and it was sad to see her go. Decommissioning Crew.
Tadewald, BradOS2 (SW)Sep 22, 2001 – Aug 31, 2004OII Found out now that I am on a new ship, that the crew and brotherhood of the VFG was one that cannot be surpassed. It was a great ship and learned alot about myself and life.
Irons, KevinGMCOct 1, 2001 – Aug 31, 2004CoDecomissioning Crew
Kim, FrankLTJGOct 26, 2001 – Oct 28, 2003S-2/S-3/S-4Worked hard. Good time. She will be missed.
Meyers, Brian "skull"ITCOct 27, 2001 – Jul 1, 2004OCOne of the truly great warships. To decom and sink her is travesty and a sin. Some bean-counting bureaucratic politician policy wonk will go straight to Hell for allowing it. Ahoy old mates! Drop me a line.
Wright, JamesCWO3Nov 20, 2001 – Jul 19, 2004OM
Burke-mccandless, ChristopherEW2, NOW CTT1Dec 18, 2001 – Jul 15, 2004OMgood times and bad times. glad i was there even though it sucked major a$$ sometimes mutil8r69@yahoo.com or find me on TWS
Etherton, AndrewOS1Jan 25, 2002 – Jul 2004OITalked alot of crap about this boat when i was on it. But going to another ship and looking back on it, i miss it. Was a great warship. Made some great friends that i still talk to. Can't wait to get back down to San Diego. See you soon!
Harris, MarcellOS2Jan 29, 2002 –DECOMM CREWIS STILL THE BEST SHIP AND CREW THAT I HAVE HAD.
Miller, JoshE-5 GM2 (SW)Feb 2002 – 2004COInteresting experience serving on the VFG. Didn't realize how good it was until I went to my next command.. Still in San Diego, contact at noodles_262@yahoo.com
Abakpa, AbrahamHM2(SW) Feb 22, 2002 – Aug 30, 2004MEDICAL
Jones, DaveIS2Apr 22, 2002 – Apr 1, 2003IntelMissed the decom. Good last ship to end my navy time. Had alot of fun on there. Sad to see her go. Back out in hawaii working intel issues as a contractor..less hours MORE pay. Shoot me an email. rascus00@yahoo.com If any of you get to HI let me know
Sok, CaseyFC2May 9, 2002 – Aug 9, 2004CGAs many others have said, the Valley Forge was my first ship. Fortunately She was my best, F**K the USS Milius!!!
Robbins, RichardGSE2(SW)Jun 2002 – May 2004MPIT WAS A REAL PLEASURE SERVING ON THE HAPPY VALLEY.
Feyedelem, MikeCDRJul 25, 2002 – Aug 31, 2005Executive OfficerAn absolutely fantastic ship and incredible crew. We sailed into harm's way in support of OIF and the crew accomplished every mission with pride and professionalism. I will always reflect on my time aboard VFG with great fondness.
Zamarripa, Jesus (Jesse)FC3(SW)Aug 10, 2002 – Aug 11, 2004CGThis was my 2nd pearl! and first out of CIWS C School. It was the Best crew i ever had a pleasure to serve with. Many many Great "Z" memories! Sok I love Cheese! and Ugg your a crazy S.O.B.!
Clingman, ChristopherCTM2Aug 26, 2002 – Aug 19, 2004OM
Williams, ScottCTR2Sep 6, 2002 – Aug 31, 2004OM-02
Nguyen, MinhBM3 (FMF/SW)Sep 25, 2002 – Jan 7, 2004OD
Eriksen, EricMACSOct 2002 – Aug 2004CMAA I miss my time on the Forge, she was a great ship. Great group of people, I am thankful for the privledge of serving on her.
Griffith, MichaelQM3/QUARTERMASTEROct 16, 2002 – Apr 30, 2004OperationsI helped decomission Valley-Forge and transfered to the USS Jarrett FFG33 where I advanced to third class petty officer..
Hall, StacySTG1(SW)Oct 31, 2002 – Aug 2004CA
Zuniga, Jorge (Turtle)DC3(SW)Nov 1, 2002 – Aug 30, 2004This was my ship and I sure will miss her.
Chalue, JeffENC(SW)Nov 2, 2002 – Sep 30, 2003My last ship before Retiring. A great ship, a great crew. Should have been kept. Thanks to all for a job well done during Iraqi Freedom
Mosandl, Colin MoeGSE3Nov 25, 2002 – Aug 1, 2004mpI'm glad to say that I will never have to do it again
Twano, EugeneEMCDec 3, 2002 – Aug 31, 2004Electrical, MP &Great Ship with a lot of characters amongst the crew. Hope to see her again on the Discovery Channel.

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