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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Crew List
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There are 1975 crew members registered for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Bill | MM3 | 1975 – 1977 | M | |
| Dunscomb, Jimmy | E3/AE | 1975 – 1976 | Airwing | My Squadron (RVAH-9), deployed With the Nimitz on its maiden voyage, and the Kennedy relief. Those were go days, and great memories. |
| Raimundi_perez, Herminio | AMS2 | 1975 – 1976 | VF-74 | Line crew |
| O'Dell, Bruce | CPL/SGT USMC | 1975 – 1978 | VMFA 333 | Carrier Quals thru Med. Used to love to lay on the wings at night and watch the sky. Top bunk, center, #3 Cable, could sleep through anything. Got used to changing lightbulbs on the tails of F-4s hanging over the water. Netted twice. |
| Kinnard, Doug | OS2 | 1975 – 1979 | oi | looking for any of the CIC-TOP crew from 76-79 |
| Mattox, Ron | RM2 | 1975 – 1979 | Communication | |
| Woodruff, Dennis/woody | CVAN 68 | 1975 – | s-2 | worked the galleys- but will never forget the "96Squad", the home-made wine and poker in the shop i see jimmy s. & doug m. on the list. hello boys! has it really been 33 years? |
| Haulk, Thomas | AMS3 (AVIATION MECHANIC, STRUCTURES) | 1975 – 1975 | Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35 Black Panthers) | Those were the days. I miss the squadron and the people I knew on the ship. Nuclear Task Force 75 was neat. I miss going up on the flight decknat night after flight quarters and just and looking at the stars, you could see so many. |
| Szymczyk, Edward | MM2 | 1975 – Aug 1978 | Reactor Division | Wonderful guys I worked with in the Nuclear end. Got out after six year commitment because we Nukes worked constantly when at sea and received no acknowledgment, such as what you see with the Air Groups. |
| Wagoner, Chip | MM3 | 1975 – 1975 | R - Div | |
| Libby, Wesley / Wine Maker | MS 3 | 1975 – 1978 | S 2 | Plank owner, close one with the modified bug juice (wine) making, but sure tasted good. Thanks to Woody and all my mates that did not sell me out. great music at the smoker & gang planks. Steve on the harp "bohica" |
| David, Michael | PFC | 1975 – 1976 | Marine Detachment | Precom/plankowner Almost certainly the best Marine Detachment to ever serve. Hello to former shipmates, Capt.(General) Vercauteren you were a huge influence on my life. Am a school administrator. Semper Fi! |
| Reilly, Sean T. | AZ3 | 1975 – 1978 | AIMD IM-1 | |
| Combs, Larry | E-4 | 1975 – 1975 | VAW 116 E-2B's early warning | I am Looking for Larry Jackson from New York. Larry was in VAW116 squadron. We were both AT's(aviation electronic techs. Larry had a girlfriend Named Tanya in 1975. I am from Kansas City ,Missouri. email:lccombssr@gmail |
| Highhouse, Tom | SR | 1975 – Jun 1976 | GM | I am a plank owner on the Nimitz. I was stationed on the Nimitz the first time it went to sea and I was also on board when it was commissioned. |
| Wiggins, David | AK2 | 1975 – 1978 | S6 | I had a band that used to play for the crew in the hangar bay. I was the singer. |
Seals, David (Sealis)  | AO2 attached to the AQ shop | 1975 – 1977 | VA-82 | Anyone that would like to reconnect with old friends join FaceBook and do a search for your ship or squadron. eg; USS Nimitz Plank Owners (CVAN68), USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), or VA-82 Marauders USN. Just to name a few View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Virgovette@msn.com, Jerry | CTO2 | 1975 – 1978 | OS | |
| Gregg, Christopher | mmE3 | 1975 – 1978 | M | Would like hear from others from this division especially Richard Noto or Kelly Brown. Plank owners must stick together. |
| Serra, Christian (Frenchy) | SA | 1975 – 1977 | G2 (plank owner) | Trying to get in touch with fellow G2 crew who worked in the sprinkler systems or anyone who may remember me. You may contact me at kserra@zoominternet.net. |
| Ryder, Wilford | ET2 | 1975 – | RC | |
| Dachtler, Michael | E3 | 1975 – 1978 | V1 | Blue Shirt, Tractor Driver. Great Shipmates on the Nimitz. |
| Stephens, Mark (Scruff) | IS2 | Jan 1975 – Jul 1978 | OZ | Plank Owner |
| Stewart, Jasper | GMG2 | Jan 1975 – Dec 1976 | G-2 | PLANKOWNER-PRECOMM NAS NORVA-Best CVN (CVAN) I was ever on. I had alot of good experiences on this Great ship. President Ford at pier 12 NORVA commissioning is just one. I have one of the 21, 40mm shells from the salute gun. Retired E-6 |
| Pruitt, Mark | E-3 | Jan 1975 – Oct 1977 | V-2 | I'm a plank owner and very proud to have served. Worked Topside cat #2. Got to hang around a lot of fun people. Joe Lawson, Greg Nielson, Paul Z. I wonder what ever happen to the gang.I hope to one day take my kids. |
| Newton, Scott | GMT3 | Jan 1975 – Sep 24, 1977 | W | Have many good memories from those good old days and the guys I served with.Would like to here from any of those who remember me.looking for my friend Mike Bond. |
| Shea, Robert | An e-3 | Jan 1975 – Jul 1977 | V-1 | Great time on Nimitz, good guys, never forget the flight deck ops. Yellow shirt director fly 3. |
| Kuligowski, Jimmy K | GMTSN | Jan 1975 – Sep 1977 | G - Divison | |
| Davila, Julio | SH3 | Jan 1, 1975 – Jul 6, 1977 | Ship Servicemen | I miss thoughs days with all my buddies hanging around the t.v. area playing cards and shooting the shit. Glad I lived it, would do it over again if I could. Wish I knew where you were at to contact you. Davila10458@yahoo.com Plankowner |
| Ivy, Carl | RM2 | Jan 1, 1975 – Sep 10, 1978 | G-2 and COMM (Amory/CommCen) | Trails,PlankOwner, 2Meds, 2NorthAtlantics buzz me at csanfordivy@yahoo.com. Would like to hear from some of the Original Crew...Stay in touch...Carl |
| Johnson, David | AO2 | Jan 1, 1975 – Jan 1, 1975 | G-2 | :Had a hard parting time.Hey to all the MagRats!Would like to do it all again.Like 2 hear from old friends.Harley riding partying, bike rally going.Been married 3 times.Cant believe so much time passed. djshouse@juno.com |
| Haas, William (Hoss) | SA | Jan 3, 1975 – 1979 | G-2 | I'll never forget the good & bad times we ALL had. I hope that when you read this it will brings back only the good times & memories. May God Bless You (Plank Owner & Magrat) |
| Ulrich, Chuck | IS2 | Jan 4, 1975 – Oct 1, 1977 | OZ | |
| Talley, Frank | E-3/SN | Jan 4, 1975 – Aug 29, 1976 | OI | I'll never forget the first time I walked on the flight deck while the ship was in Newport News. I was only 17 years old. It was my dream to serve on an aircraft carrier. |
| Widikowski, Lawrence | E-3 | Jan 10, 1975 – Jul 8, 1976 | V-4 | Pre-Com (Plank Owner) |
| Silve, Jerry | ISAN | Jan 10, 1975 – Feb 10, 1977 | OZ | Plankowner, Friends Dave Wilkinson, Frank Greco, Mike Zirbes, Chuck Ulrich, Mark Eder, Joe Lieb, Mike Springrose, Cary Smith, Matt Sweeney and Randy Raymond. We had a great group of guys in OZ division! |
| Carter, Bruce | PHAN | Jan 10, 1975 – May 20, 1978 | OP Photo Lab | |
| Craig, Derrel | LN2 | Jan 11, 1975 – Nov 16, 1977 | X-4 | Plank owner, served initially as the AIMD Yeoman then in X-4 Legal Division. Made all sea trials, including GTMO and Rosy Roads, North Atlantic cruise and one Med Cruise. |
| Fillingim, William | RM2 | Jan 12, 1975 – May 1978 | CR Div/COMM Dept | Any Radiomen out there still alive? Send me an email. |
| Stewart, William, K. (Bill) | E-4 CORPORAL USMC | Jan 17, 1975 – Mar 12, 1977 | Marine Detatchment | First Marine Detatchment to board the Nimitz. Made the first Med, Nato, Getmo, Ft. Lauderdale cruises. Met a lot of great people on this ship. Hope to hear from some of you. |
| Shepherd, Chris | YN2 | Jan 26, 1975 – Jun 26, 1976 | X-1 | SO FAR I'VE ONLY SEEN ZANCA LISTED AS SOMEONE I KNOW - YES, STEVE, I RECALL THAT EMERGENCY BREAKAWAY DURING THE UNREP - HOPE YOU'RE WELL. KURT BO? DON COURSON? PATRAS? ROSS? ANDERSON? BLAZEK? BRITTAN? 4.0 SEATRIALS GTMO |
| Zeigler, Byron | ET3 | Jan 30, 1975 – Jun 27, 1978 | RC | Reactor Operator/Technician, Plank Owner, Long time ago now. Had some good times, had some bad. Remember ORSE exams and trips to Gitmo. What about CWO Huck? I am proud to have been a nuke and served with you all. |
| Gavin, Shawn | HT3 | Jan 31, 1975 – Jan 31, 1977 | REPAIR | PRECOM CREW-PLANKOWNER NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD SEA TRIALS FT LAUDERDALE NORTH ATLANTIC FIRST MED CRUISE AND LOTS OF GITMO |
| Zuzgo, Paul | AA | Feb 1975 – Jul 1977 | V-2 | |
| Hall, Tim | IC3 | Feb 1975 – Jun 6, 1979 | E2 | E2 div the IC gang what a crew today they would kick us out |
| Hasson, Samuel | AZ3 | Feb 1975 – Aug 25, 1978 | IM1 | |
| Robbins, Daniel A. (Dan) | PH2 | Feb 1975 – Jul 23, 1978 | OP Photgraphic Laboratory | The Nimitz and my experience on board fomed many friendships that endure 30 years on. The training, discipline and hard work paved success for the rest of my life. Newbies took that ship to sea as and emerged seasoned plankowners. |
| Nielsen, Kenneth | Abe3 | Feb 1975 – Aug 1978 | Abe | |
| Moran, John | GMT2 | Feb 1975 – Feb 1978 | W Division | |
| Ryan, Ray | ETR2 | Feb 1975 – Jun 1978 | RC | What a great group of sailors in RC division some I still keep in contact today. Wow it was not realized until several years later how much responsibility we really had for sailors in our early 20s. We just did our job. |
| Young, Malcolm / Mac | AG2 | Feb 1, 1975 – Mar 17, 1977 | OA | What a time. Work hard, party hard. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. |
| McPheron, Skip | PT2 | Feb 1, 1975 – Feb 1, 1977 | OZ | Made the first Med cruise then I got cross decked to the IKE |
| Hobaugh, Harold (Howdy) | ADJ2 | Feb 4, 1975 – Mar 15, 1977 | IM2 | |
| Johnson, Ronald | ETN2 | Feb 7, 1975 – Aug 7, 1978 | OE02 | I was an Electronics Technician responsible mainly for UHF transmissions between the aircraft and the ship. |
| Pulliam, Jerry (Tr) | ASE2 | Feb 8, 1975 – Feb 23, 1977 | AIMD - IM-4 - Ground Support | I worked in the GSE Electrical Shop and on the Flight Deck as a GSE Troubleshooter |
| Robertson, Robert | E-2 | Feb 12, 1975 – Feb 13, 1976 | V-2 | |
| Holyak, John | YN2 | Mar 1975 – Dec 1975 | Served with VA-86 (Admin). | |
| Tavares, Emanuel[ Supert] | ABE-3 | Mar 1975 – Oct 20, 1978 | V-2 | FIRST OF ALL IT WAS A PRIVILAGE TO SERVE OUR NATION ABOARD NIMITZ, I WIILL NEVER FORGET MY SHIPMATES. WISHING THE SERVING CREW MUCH HAPPINESS AND SAFETY. P.S. IF YOU HANE NOT YET DONE. JOIN OUR NIMITZ ASSOCIATION.. BEST WISHES TO ALL. EMANUEL |
| Troute, Carl | ABF2 | Mar 1975 – Feb 1978 | V-4 Aviation Fuels (Grapes) | Plank owner. Remember the fire in port before the shakedown cruise? I was shipped off because I broke my leg skiing at Roccoroso Italy.2-28-1978. Med cruises, Rota spain, GiTmo.And who could forget Norfolk Va. |
| Hoffer, Keith | PH2 | Mar 1975 – Sep 15, 1978 | OP Division | The experience of serving aborad the Nimitz was one of the defining points in my life. I'm proud to be a Plank Owner. |
| Steinhagen, Bruce | E3/HN | Mar 1975 – Mar 1977 | Medical | I was an E3/HN when I reported aboard. The ship had just moved from Newport News shipyard to NOB Norfolk. My first duty was painting all of the compartment numbers with stencils on all of the medical spaces. Plankowner |
| Tracy, Peter F. | AD2 | Mar 1, 1975 – Aug 7, 1977 | VA 86 | Plane Captain, Line Supervisor,Plank Owner. |
| Raymond, Randy | E3 | Mar 4, 1975 – Sep 23, 1978 | S-7 | A great bunch of young guys doing lots of MED cruises and having fun skiing in ITALY |
| Chavers III, Oscar L. | MS-2 | Apr 1975 – 1978 | S-2 | Best ship in the Navy with a great crew who really worked their tails off to get to commissioning day! I still carry the plank owners card in my wallet |
| Espolt, Rick | MM1 | Apr 1975 – Nov 1978 | RL | #1 Plant Lead Eng Lab Tech |
| Peters, Alan | MM1 | Apr 1975 – Dec 1977 | A | O2N2 Operator followed by LPO after advancement to MM1 - Hydraulics LPO |
| Fragapane, James | ABE3 | Apr 1, 1975 – Sep 29, 1978 | ||
| Mercer, Herbert (Frank) | BM2 | Apr 1, 1975 – 1978 | 1st | Served as side cleaning petty officer, boat coxswain and other duties. Medically transferred in 78. |
| Boyer, Bob | OSC | Apr 3, 1975 – Aug 19, 1979 | OI | Liked it so much I came back in 82 until 86 |
| Lunney, Kevin | QM | Apr 10, 1975 – Jul 6, 1976 | Quartermaster | |
| Castaneda, Cass | E3 | Apr 12, 1975 – Jul 1, 1977 | V1 | Good times and bad |
| Beverly, Dave/bev | MM3 | Apr 15, 1975 – Aug 15, 1978 | A | Catapult Steam /O2N2 Plant |
| Passino, Greg | PN2 | Apr 15, 1975 – Nov 22, 1978 | X-2 | Plankowner. Personnel Office Supervisor. We took great pride in providing a multitude of services to the crewmembers of Nimitz. Certainly remember the Med cruises, Wilhelmshaven, Israel etc. |
| Coombes, Stephen | E-3 | Apr 15, 1975 – Sep 11, 1978 | V-1 | |
| Neff, Bill (Witchdoctor) | MM2 | Apr 19, 1975 – Apr 19, 1977 | RM/RL | Reactor Division had a great bunch of guys. I am still working for the Navy Nuclear Power Program here in Japan supporting the GW. |
| Newberry, Lee / Cornell | E5 GMG2 G-2 DIVISION | Apr 22, 1975 – Aug 18, 1978 | G-2 Weapons | God what a expreience it was. At the time I just wanted to get home. back in Denver,Co. But I look back and think it was a chance of a lifetime too see the world. Reach me at lcnewberry56@msn.com |
| Dorsey, Kenneth | MM3 | Apr 23, 1975 – Apr 15, 1976 | EA10 | Hey Cat Steam crew, a great bunch of guys, great memories of North Atlantic cruise. Retired a CMC 21 years. |
| Dorsey, Kenneth | MM3 | Apr 23, 1975 – Apr 15, 1976 | EA10 | Hey Cat Steam crew, a great bunch of guys, great memories of North Atlantic cruise. Retired a CMC 21 years. |
| Mc Cullough, Leonard | AZ-3 | Apr 30, 1975 – Jul 26, 1977 | Attack Squadron Eighty TWo | It was an Honor to serve our nation aboard the finest Naval vessel of our time. Those days I cherish and feel privledge to serve our nation during this time in our country's history. I wish I could serve again aboard. |
| Mc Cullough, Leonard | AZ-3 | Apr 30, 1975 – Jul 26, 1977 | Attack Squadron Eighty TWo | It was an Honor to serve our nation aboard the finest Naval vessel of our time. Those days I cherish and feel privledge to serve our nation during this time in our country's history. I wish I could serve again aboard. |
| Carmine, John M. | QM-3 | May 1975 – Dec 29, 1978 | Navigation | Looking for fellow Navigation Personnel for a reunion. Contact me! |
| Holderby, Richard | YN2 | May 1975 – Feb 1979 | X-4 Legal/Discipline | ...just trying to look up some friends I served with. |
| Wagoner, Chip | MM3 | May 1975 – Jun 1976 | R | Hello to all the old nuclear buddies |
| Roth, Lesley Lee | MM2 | May 1975 – Nov 1976 | RM div and A Div | |
| Jameson, Randall | AT1 | May 1975 – Aug 1978 | Ships Company. AIMD | |
| Pisano, Frank (The Pize) | ASM- 3 | May 1, 1975 – Sep 11, 1978 | IM-4 | GREAT SHIP, GREAT CREW, GREAT MEMORIES |
| Wright, Michael | ASM-2 | May 2, 1975 – 1978 | GSE AIMD - IM-4 - Ground Support | I remember my time onboard and crew members as "Remarkable!" |
| Serviss, William | ABH-3 | May 3, 1975 – Oct 10, 1978 | ||
| Perri Jr, Charles Anthony | ABEAN | May 3, 1975 – Sep 30, 1978 | v-2 | |
| Emley, Jason, Stores | SK2 | May 9, 1975 – Jul 30, 1978 | S-1 AND W | |
| Lopez, Perry | DP2 | May 12, 1975 – Feb 12, 1979 | S7 | I was aboard from May '75 to Feb '79 the actual day of the month is a guess. I am currently a member of the Nimitz Association. |
| McNitt, Rick | IS2 | May 12, 1975 – Nov 3, 1978 | OZ | Hey OZ Div from 75-78 what are you guys up too? I've been in Wisconsin since separation. Have been a full time photographer for the last 30 years. You should remember the cameras. Now work for National Park Service |
| MACHOVEC, JAMES /SPEEDY MAC/MAC/JIMMY MAC | ADJ-3 | Jun 18, 1975 – Feb 6, 1977 | va-86 /cvw-8 / plane capt for 413 tanker | iam a plank owner /was on the line then transfed to the corrosion control dept |
| Schiavoni, James A | MMFN | Jun 27, 1975 – Jul 30, 1977 | m | |
| Vanscoy, Roy | AK1 | Jul 1975 – Sep 1977 | S-6 | |
| Hughes, Daniel | MM2 | Jul 10, 1975 – Nov 8, 1977 | M division | I was in the oil lab. Good bunch of shipmates. |
| Becchetti, Silvio | SK3 | Jul 10, 1975 – Sep 1976 | Storekeeper | It was another chapter in my life. One that I enjoyed and learned many things from. To Master Chief Burnhop and 1st class Petty Officer Thomas I thank you for being able to serve with you. Stay proud crew of USS Nimitz. |
| Upshaw, Al | E-4 | Aug 1975 – Apr 1977 | Dental | Had some great times onboard. Love to hear from some of the guys- Pettus, Trujillo, Holmes, Drs. King, Maroney, Plump... |
| James, Steven | QM | Aug 1975 – Oct 1975 | QM | no comments at this time |
| Broccolo, Fred | ABE 3 | Aug 15, 1975 – Nov 11, 1977 | V2 | Cat 3 Hook-up and Hold-back. Long days and even longer nights. Great Med cruise. |
| Falls, Bob | MM1 | Aug 15, 1975 – Sep 6, 1979 | RM | Chief Burton - almost forgot about that scrawney little dude. Not a very pleasant individual as I recall. Falor was a different story - good man - strong character. |
| Gentilcore, Tom | SSGT | Sep 1975 – Feb 1977 | VMFA-333 | Acting Avionics Chief and NCOIC Com/Nav |
| Hogstrom, Robert | MM2 | Sep 1975 – Aug 1980 | M | |
| Wilson, Ron | E-4 | Sep 29, 1975 – Sep 19, 1979 | V-4 | |
| Kelley, Jeff JD or Moonbeam | MM! | Oct 5, 1975 – Aug 31, 1979 | RM | If anybody knows the whereabouts of any of our Reactor Dep't Shipmates, please let me know. I know of a few and can give some info. |
| Kelley, Jeffrey. | MM1 | Oct 5, 1975 – Aug 31, 1979 | RM | This was for the most part the best time in the life of the ship, and the best crew of Nukes to have served on board...ever. I wouldn't take a million for the experiences...wouldn't do it again for a million. |
| Heinlein, Jim | MM1 | Nov 1975 – Oct 1979 | RM | 2 years as CRW, RX Fill PMS guy, designed the RM Div "Thor" patch, almost died from a collision in a divisional softball game. Played a lot of cribbage and poker. Lots of sea time. But I lived through it, so there's that |
| Boyce, Jon | E3/AN | Nov 1, 1975 – Jan 17, 1976 | VA-82 PLANE CAPTAIN A-7E | BROWN SHIRT, I REMEMBER THE WATCHES WE STOOD LATE AT NIGHT WONDERING WHERE THE HELL WE WHERE...THE HULL # WAS CVAN-68 THEN |
| McGarvey, Joe | BM2 | Nov 1, 1975 – Jun 30, 1979 | 4th | |
| Narkiewicz, Nark | is2 | Nov 1, 1975 – Sep 12, 1978 | oz | looking for some of my shipmates that were on the first cruise to the med starting with Spain, Morrocco, etc. |
| Machovec, James A. | ADJ3 | Dec 1975 – Feb 1977 | Served with VA-86. | |
| Dayton, Fulton | HT2 | Dec 17, 1975 – Dec 4, 1979 | R | |
| Gentile, Nohn | BM 3 | Dec 28, 1975 – May 8, 1978 | 1st and 4th div. |
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