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USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). 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 266 crew members registered for the USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1993 | 1994 – 1996 | 1997 – 1999 | 2000 – 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander, Alex | IS1 | Apr 1966 – Apr 2002 | OT | Best tour I had in a 20 year carrier. The crew was great and the work was exciting. We deployed during one of the hardest times our country has seen. |
| Jobe, Sonny | CWO3 | Jan 10, 1982 – Sep 1, 2003 | ||
| Evans, Blaine | HT2/E-5 | 1992 – 1994 | R | Plank owner |
| Cocuzzi, Ron | EW1 | 1992 – 1995 | OT | |
| Hillhouse, Bob | STG2(SW) | 1992 – 1996 | CA | Plankowner |
| Moore, Brian (Doc) | HMCS (SW) | 1992 – | Plankowner. The BEST duty I had in 20 years of service. Great CPO Mess...still the best friends I ever made. | |
| Corbett, Brian | SKCS(SW) | 1992 – 1995 | S-1 | Best CHIEFS MESS ANYWHERE. The crew was 4.0 in all it did. It was even hard to not like the officers. PLANKOWNER |
| Galbraith, Neal | DSCM(SW) | 1992 – 1995 | CMC | PLANKOWNER |
| Busby, Russ | RMCS | 1992 – 1996 | OC | Awesome ship, Awesome crew and One Hell of a Chief's Mess. Time of my life. I wish everyone well. Best regards my friends!!!!! |
| Williamson, Roger / Big Roger | OS1(sw) | 1992 – 1997 | OI | Plank Owner. The last Plank Owner to leave the Ship. |
| Hellert, Michael "Hellcat" | EM3 | 1992 – 1995 | Engineering | Plank owner Proud to serve, and would again. Great knowing everyone I served with! |
| Watson, Larry | FCC | 1992 – 1997 | CS | Plank Owner – This ship and her crew MADE my Navy career. I went from FC1 to FCC to ENS all on Turbo Dog and later retired as a LCDR. I owe much of my success to this ship and her great sailors – thank you. |
| Cummings, Garrett | GMG2 | 1992 – 1995 | CO | PLANKOWNER - and very proud to have served with all of my Navy friends. Served 20 years and now I am retired. I miss all of you and wish I could go to sea again. I still have not received my Cruise Book either, oh well. |
Tallent, Ron  | FC2 | 1992 – 1994 | CF (02) | The Navy was and still is the best "Job" I have ever had. My time on CG-72 has proven to be my most invaluable experience. Thanks Captain Xefteris! |
| Smith, Scott,big Smitty | EM2 | 1992 – Dec 1994 | E | Plankowner,great shipmates and great capt.Never forget his cool corvette "Big Smitty" |
| Deutermann, David | LT | Feb 2, 1992 – Jun 30, 1996 | Honored to serve on the finest ship in the Fleet with the people who influenced me the most. | |
| Bellaran, Gilbert | os3 | Mar 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1993 | operations | |
| Thurston, Mike "Yogi Half Of Yogi And Boo Boo" | BM | Apr 1992 – Jun 1995 | Boatsman Mate | LOL The memories, on this joint, me, my man Nic, OS, Harris, Getting in trouble just cause we was from DC LOL |
| Lovell, James | GSCS | Apr 13, 1992 – May 1995 | m | |
| Waters, Ed "Muddy" | OS1 (SW/AW) | May 1992 – Sep 1997 | OI | Plank Owner - Many memories. I was there from the very beginning. First Float, First Cruise, First helo landing, First women on-board, etc. Its the people that made the difference. |
| Gransbury, Timothy | FC1(SW) | Jun 1992 – Jun 1995 | CF - AEGIS Computer | Plank Owner - |
| Hipkins, David | OS1 (SW) | Jun 1992 – Apr 1, 1995 | OI | Plankowner - Great Ship! |
| Pratt, Steven | GMG1 | Jun 11, 1992 – Jul 13, 1995 | ||
| Lyles, John | RM3 NOW IT1(SW) | Jun 14, 1992 – May 18, 1994 | OC | // PLANKOWNER // One of the First to be in the shack. Watched from keel to finish. Had the best first crew in radio. Bugjuice, Dee, Mcgee, Shorty, and me Big Guy. We were the first to bring the ship fm Pascagoula to Norfolk. The originals. |
| Ferguson, Richard | OS1 (SW) | Jun 30, 1992 – May 15, 1997 | OI | PreComm Detachment 6/92-3/93 PreComm Unit 3/93 - 9/93 |
| Slay, Darrie | NC1 (SW) | Jul 1, 1992 – Sep 1, 1995 | CF | Plank Owner. Would love to reunite with others that were on there during that time frame. Switched rates to NC now, was FC then. Thanks Capt. Xefteris!! |
| Barton, Ivan | FC2 | Aug 1992 – Jul 1996 | CS | Plankowner. |
| Richardson, John | OSCS | Aug 1992 – Aug 1997 | OI | WHAT A GREAT TOUR. GLAD TO BE PART OF THE FIRST CREW. HAD MANY GREAT TIMES AND HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET SOME PRETTY INTRESTING PEOPLE. WOUNDN'T TRADE IT FOR THE WORLD. |
| Richardson, John | OSCS | Aug 9, 1992 – Jul 28, 1997 | OI | |
| Yarger, Paul | EN3 | Aug 19, 1992 – Dec 15, 1996 | a-gang | plankowner |
| Twitty, Tony | IC1 | Aug 20, 1992 – Sep 9, 1994 | CE | Original Plank Owner, DIVO A HOLE |
| Duerksen, Shane (Duerk) | OS2 | Sep 2, 1992 – Sep 2, 1996 | OI | Good times! Would love to hear from you guys. |
| Hall, Dwight | EMCS(SW/AW) | Oct 1992 – Jun 1995 | E | Plankowner. Best Captain, officers, chiefs and crew I served with in my career. |
| Rice, John (Jr) | OS1(SW) | Oct 1992 – Jan 2000 | OI | Great Ship, Great crew. It helped me prepare for the rest of my career. |
| Ludwick, Keith | EW1 | Oct 7, 1992 – Dec 10, 1997 | OT | PLANKOWNER! Went from Third Class to First Class during time onboard. |
| Misch, Paul | SH3 | Oct 20, 1992 – Jul 16, 1996 | S-3 | PLANKOWNER |
| Yencer, Scott | ET2(SW) | Nov 9, 1992 – Mar 31, 1993 | syencer1@msn.com | |
| Myres, Will "Tex" | ENFN | Dec 1992 – Aug 1996 | A-Gang | PLANKOWNER, "COWBOY UP" |
| Girouard, Roland | PN2(SW) | 1993 – 1996 | Plankowner | |
| Dery, Brian K | PC3 | 1993 – 1996 | S1 | PLANKOWNER |
| Titus, Gabriel | QM3 | 1993 – Jul 31, 1997 | Navigation | I had one long enlistment on the ship. But I'm glad I had a chance to commission it. I met a lot of good sailors and take the experience with me. God Bless all you PLANKOWNERS and all who continue to keep it going. |
| Cardona, Saul | LT (O-3) | 1993 – 1995 | Senior Chaplain | First ship's chaplain; finest cruiser in the fleet. |
| Clay, Jeremy | IC | 1993 – 1995 | Plankowner | |
| Jackson, Willie | MA1 | 1993 – 1998 | OC | The best ship anyone could ask for. Plankowners set the standard for the fleet not to mention the best Signal Bridge in the Navy!! I STILL WANT MY CRUISE BOOK!!! |
| Borello, Russell | DK3 | 1993 – 1996 | Supply | Had a ball on this ship. Looking to see whats up with the crew from back then |
| Kessinger, David | ET1/E6 | 1993 – 1996 | CE | Plank Owner. |
| Malone, Richard | OS1 | 1993 – 1997 | OI | |
| Sharp, Akita "big Worm" | SH3 | 1993 – 1997 | Supply | Man I grew up on this ship!!! The number one barber on this fine Navy vessel!!! I would like to see some of the old homies again, Sudberry, Toman, Elliot, Andre Neal, Senior Chief Freeman, etc. one hell of a ride!!! |
| Steelman, Larry | en-2 | 1993 – Jun 1995 | a-gang | Plankowner |
| Riggin, Jason | FC3 | 1993 – 1994 | Combat Systems | |
| Shaw, Bruce | em3 | 1993 – 1996 | e division | |
| Tubbs, Darrell | FC1(SW) | 1993 – 1997 | CF | Great ship! Loved her. |
| Conright, James | FC2 | 1993 – 1997 | CS PLANKOWNER | Turbodog will always be a part of me. She taught me responsibility and showed me new lands. Although I wasn’t the easiest to get along with at times, I certainly hold respect for most who have shared her with me. |
| Lewis, Gary | GSM3 | 1993 – 1997 | engineering | |
| Nicholas, Clarence | FC2 | 1993 – 1997 | cs | |
| Steve, Yates | CTM2 | Jan 1993 – Aug 8, 1994 | OT | |
| Desamito, Cezar | GSM2 | Jan 8, 1993 – Jun 1, 1996 | MP | PLANKOWNER |
| Anderson, Peter | ltjg | Jan 24, 1993 – Oct 9, 1994 | xx | |
| Starkey, Philip | RM3 | Jan 26, 1993 – Mar 28, 2004 | ||
| Barton, Jon | MSC | Feb 1, 1993 – Apr 21, 1996 | S2 | Plankowner, 11th person to receive ESWS |
| Russell, John H. | RM2(SW) | Feb 17, 1993 – Oct 7, 1997 | OC | Plankowner |
| Juanillo, Arnold | GSM2 | Mar 1993 – May 1996 | MP | PLANKOWNER |
| Veen, Toby | FN | Mar 1993 – Oct 1995 | OT | Plankowner |
| Dery, Brian | PC3 | Mar 1993 – Aug 1996 | S1 | Great times on this ship. Great times in the Navy. Wishing the best to this ship and her crew members of present, past and future. |
| Sigler, John | BM3 | Mar 1993 – Nov 1996 | OD01 | Plankowner....my one and only command but I had a blast...for the most part. Wasn't too bad being a BM3, toting a coffee cup all day. Made some great friends and memories, would like to hear from anyone I served with. |
| Smith, Edmund A. "smitty" | OS2 | Mar 13, 1993 – Oct 28, 1997 | OI baby! | Great times, Good people! |
| Ferguson, Richard | OS 1 (SW) | Mar 20, 1993 – Apr 15, 1997 | OI | Plankowner. Tomahawk DBM. CIC Supervisor. Best Duty in the world. Thanks Capt. Xefteris. |
| Seabolt, Mark | OS2 | Apr 1993 – Sep 20, 1996 | OI | It was a good tour. CAPT X was on point. Does anybody remember the two-digit IP number to WEP'S console. I want to beep him when he's not looking. |
| Dumas, Charles | SMCM | Apr 1, 1993 – Oct 30, 1995 | Signals | Plankowner. Greatest ship I have ever served on, especially Chiefs mess and Capt. X. Go Navy. Looking for Vella Gulf shipmates in Florida to meet up with. Located in SW Fl. |
| Carter, Yul | RADIOMAN THIRD CLASS | Apr 21, 1993 – Jul 17, 1997 | MP/DC/Communication | |
| Watkins, Adrian (Watdogg) | BM3 | Apr 27, 1993 – Nov 25, 1996 | First Division | Plankowner, I had the pleasure of commissioning this Strong Iron Beast. Keep up the good work. God Bless the Plankowner and the new crew. |
| Nesby, Joseph | EM3 | May 1993 – Jun 1996 | ENG | Awesome ship, proud to have served as a plank owner. Best CO I have served under, CAPT. Zeph. |
| Brown, Mike | MACS ( SW/AW) | May 15, 1993 – Jun 30, 1997 | Admin (CMAA) | I was the Chief Master At Arms. I releived (MAC LOVEJOY) SMC Green when I checked aboard. Captain Zefterus(?) was the CO. |
| Perkins, Todd | FC2 | May 16, 1993 – Jul 15, 1997 | CF01 | Plankowner - FC2 working on SPY1B-(V) radar |
| Lefty, Jim | BM2 | Jun 1993 – Jun 1995 | 1st | Plankowner. She is a great ship!! |
| Bryant, Brad | YN3(SW) | Jun 1993 – Jan 1995 | NAV | As the saying goes, "Misery loves Company". Being my first Naval Experience this tour had many ups and downs. I met some wonderful people during this period and learned a ton. Some notables are Phil A., Jon L., Chris G., and Chester D. |
| Agner, David | EM3 | Jun 1993 – Feb 1997 | E DIV | |
| Conright, James "R.t. Casbah" | FC2 | Jun 1, 1993 – Jul 17, 1997 | CS/CS03 | I enjoyed serving as a plankowner on the CIWS. |
| Pratte, Mike | MS3 | Jun 15, 1993 – Jun 27, 1996 | MESS | A Plankower is one of a kind! |
| Thomas, Lloyd | E-5/PC | Jun 19, 1993 – Jul 17, 1995 | Supply Department | |
| Lamm, Jack | ET | Jun 29, 1993 – Jun 29, 1997 | CE | Plankowner |
| Young, Kevin | ET | Jul 1993 – Jul 1997 | CE01 | Plankowner |
| Akins, Michael | OS2(SW) | Jul 1993 – Jun 1997 | OI | Plankowner |
| Shoecraft, Robert | ET1 | Jul 1993 – 1996 | CE | Plankowner |
| Schuchard, Michael (Wolfman) | FC2(SW) | Jul 9, 1993 – Jun 6, 1997 | CF | Plankowner |
| Calloway, Rob | SK | Jul 12, 1993 – Jun 16, 1995 | S1 | Great life experience on board CG-72. Great crew of Plankowners and an excellent example of teamwork! She sure did shine and we sure showed her off :) Fleet week in Manhattan to Rockland Maine Lobster Festival. |
| Del Duco, Mike | RM2 | Aug 4, 1993 – Jul 14, 1995 | Comm | Plankowner-Miss all the guys in Comm, Bugjuice, Big Guy, Starkey, Denson, Oliver, Glass, Chief Bugsby...Remember the good times at Thunders LOL... |
| Skomial, Aaron | GSE2 | Aug 14, 1993 – Aug 10, 1996 | Engineering/Main Propulsion | Great times with the guys from Engineering! They knew their jobs and we kicked butt |
| Smith, Kenneth, "Smitty" | FC2 | Sep 1993 – Sep 1997 | Combat Strike | PLANKOWNER I now pastor a church with about 75 members, and I serve as a member of the City Council in a city of nearly 40,000 people. My time in the Navy was well spent with you all. Anchors away, Anchors away! |
| McGowan, David | STG1 | Sep 10, 1993 – Oct 15, 1997 | CA | What a NICE ship.. Captain Zeph you rocked!!! "I will rip your LIPS off" |
| Eaton, Christopher | DC3 | Oct 1993 – Dec 1995 | Eng | |
| Henson, Eric "Big Red" | EN 3 (SW) | Oct 1993 – Mar 1996 | A-Gang | Best ship ever!!! "PLANK OWNER" I met alot of good shipmates onboard who I am still in contact with today!! Capt. X "you da man" Just wanted to say thanks for everything and you made being at sea worth while!!!!! YEEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!!! |
| Rodgers, Greg | STG2 (SW) | Oct 1, 1993 – May 15, 1997 | CA | Had a great time on that ship. I now work as a contractor for the Army (go figure). |
| Richard, Lawrence ( Larry) Dognuts | OS1 | Dec 1993 – Dec 1997 | OI | Awesome Shipmates, Awesome Ship |
| Seal, Joseph/joe | QMCS(SW) | Dec 12, 1993 – Jun 7, 1995 | Nav/Admin/Med | Plankowner |
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