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USS Ranger (CV 61) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Ranger (CV 61). 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 1917 crew members registered for the USS Ranger (CV 61).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Richardson, John		1975 – Jan 1978	OE
Adams, Steven	ABH	1975 – 1976	Flight deck blue shirt
O'Daire, Alfred	SGT, USMC	1975 – 1977	MarDet	Dirty trick to play on a Marine, but found out it beat humping Pendleton
Moistner, Will	AE 2	1975 – 1976	VAQ 135	Best time I ever had was on the Ranger during her bicentinnal of 76
Robinson, Robi	E3	1975 – 1976	VF 154 Fighting Black Knights	Icame on board a 17 year old kid, left a grown man. great memories,loved flight ops.
Ettling, Steve	MM2	1975 – 1980	P1	High times
Trosvig, Glenn	YN3	1975 – 1979	Captain's Office	I met some really great guys.
Vondrak, Dennis	MS3	1975 – 1977	S-5	Young and dumb but the most adventure a young man could imagine. Best to all former friends and crew of CV-61!
Matthews, Jeff	PO3	1975 – 1979	VA-25 AD
Swindell, Rick	BT3	1975 – 1977	B division
Sorensen, Kim (Kimbo)	PH3	1975 – Dec 1975	OP	My time in the Navy was the highlight of my life. Wish I had the foresight to of known this before getting out. I saw and did so much more in those yrs. than all my yrs. since. Bless the USA and all fellow veterans!!!!
Andrews, Robert Don	AT2	1975 – 1978	AIMD
Petrimoulx, Dave (Kid)	E 4	Jan 1975 – Sep 1977	V 2	Good old arresting gear
Hurdle, Charles "chuck"	MS3	Jan 1975 – Sep 5, 1978	S5	Mess Mgmt Spec in both wardroom and gen mess. Also cleaned state rms in Warrant Officer country. Was made honorary member of the Savage Sons RVAH-5 Squadron. Onboard during '76 W. Pac Bicent Cruise. Curtis White & Rick Lewis were shipmates
Petrimoulx, Dave	ABE4	Jan 1975 – Sep 1977	V2 Arresting Gear	good times bad times I had my share
Aguirre, Joe	HT 2	Jan 1975 – Jan 8, 1979	R-Div
Schutz, David	BT3	Jan 1975 – Jul 1978	P3	This was a time in my life I will always cherish. ACC shop,Beasley,Berwick,Beck,Coit,Leach,Allred,Johnson,Kudlach,Musker,Brickner.
Spurgeon, Lori	none	Jan 1, 1975 – Dec 31, 1977	n/a	My dad was on this ship and the navy moved our family from San Diego to Bremerton on this ship. Would like to know if anyone remembers a little blonde girl that they gave M&Ms to every morning.
Cochran, Mark	SN	Jan 3, 1975 – Sep 9, 1976	wg/ weapons	Any one in w/g division that was on 76 westpac cruise ..Was wondering if Ao3 Steve Tench,Ymn Baker or Airman Whitting are in communication.
Ramage, Brad/ace	ABE2	Jan 5, 1975 – Feb 20, 1977	V-2 Div. Waist cats	Came aboard during O/H in Bremerton. I had a great time and have many fond memories. I left the Navy and received an Army commission in 84. I retired as an engineer officer in 98. I hope Top Gun finds a home in Or.
Miller, Randall	CTT2	Jan 5, 1975 – Mar 14, 1978	OZ Division
Hanna, William	AO2	Jan 10, 1975 – Jul 7, 1979	IM-3 W/C 710	AIMD Weapons I Level, We had hot and cold running water, and a phone dial on the hatch to enter. A terrific place to play spades
Kleinfelter, Tom	AQ 2	Jan 20, 1975 – Oct 13, 1979	AIMD IM 3	Had a great time and met many of good buddies
Wilkes, Andre	E2	Jan 22, 1975 – May 18, 1976	Boatswain Mate	What an experience. Had good times and bad. Made a lot if friends
Thompson, Vance	E-5/EM2	Jan 31, 1975 – Jun 28, 1979	/ V-2	Sure learned alot while on board and have numerous fond memories of the other shipmates I served with. Only now do I realize the time I was on the Ranger were the best years of my life.
Larson, Keith	HT2	Feb 1975 – Jun 1977	R-Division	Many years have gone by since my time on the Ranger. Now a retired engineer for Boeing Aircraft, living in central Minnesota.
Hernandez, Edward (Ed)	E-2	Feb 1, 1975 – Nov 26, 1976	3rd Div	I was young and dumb, Now when I think back, it was the greatest adventure of my life...... and good times
Kosowski, Hank	E 3	Feb 2, 1975 – Feb 2, 1979	V 1	Looking for ship mates ,was a red shirt crash crew.
Flores, Herbert "The Bean"	E5 BT	Feb 12, 1975 – Aug 18, 1979	P2, P3, CATS	During my time on the Ranger, I saw, met, and aquired many things I will never forget. Although at the time I didn't think so, I now cherish those days. I have had contact with a few friends from that time, still looking for more.
Boucher, William	FA-BT3	Feb 13, 1975 – Nov 30, 1978	P-3 Oil Lab	Fun Times and good memories, still in contact with lots of shipmates
Yager, Terry "Yagman"	BT2	Mar 1975 – Sep 1980	P-3 Oil Lab/ Oil King	Still Love the Ol'Girl. Had the best Times of my life onbord her. Best Memory was Japan after meeting up with the 'Fortune Monrovia' in the IO -' 79. In touch with some of ya, looking for the rest of the Gang.
Mc White, Tom	MSSN	Mar 1975 – Oct 1978	s-5
Tracy, Bob	ASH-3	Mar 1975 – Jun 1976	AIMD
Vann, Geoff	E3	Mar 5, 1975 – Mar 6, 1980	V4	Its only been 32 years. Have not talked to anyone but Ken Hermanson I Think. Looking for all. Was best Man for Joe Fortin. Where is Buzz Jensen? And one can Stan.Learned how to drink large amounts of alcohol. All good.
Higgins, John (Huggybear)	BM1	Mar 10, 1975 – Feb 25, 1978	4th and 1st	I did manage to make Chief despite the road blocks of our loveable 1st LT View 'back then' Photo
McWhite, Tom	mssn	Mar 13, 1975 – Sep 22, 1978	s-5	looking for anybody who remebers me.
Pierce, Harry Hairbear	MM3	Mar 15, 1975 – Dec 15, 1978	P-1 DIV	what a time in my life
Puckett, Mike	ABH-3	Mar 15, 1975 – Jul 22, 1978	V-1 AIR	"GI Beans...GI Gravy...Gee,.. I wish I'd Stayed in the NAVY"...GREAT Time With All My Shipmates in V-1...Fly 1 & 2...YELLOWSHIRTS..."Crash Crew"..Blueshirts... Olongopo City..Subic Bay...Singapore...Hong Kong
Loudis, Tom	DK3	Mar 16, 1975 – Jan 6, 1976	Supply
Loudis, Tom	DK3	Mar 16, 1975 – Jan 10, 1976	S-4
Gerard E Fritze, Jerry/ricochet Rabbit	AE-3	Apr 1975 – Jun 1978	VA-25	Looking for Fisties from this period
Richards, Peter	PNSN	Apr 1975 – Jan 1977	X	Started in Personnel working for CWO Romo - then moved to the discipline office working for Chief Baker and Lt. Haskell. Remember the great times in the PI and playing guts all nite at sea. PRESS ON!
Bruce, Robert/bob	GMG3	Apr 1975 – Jun 1976	WF	LOOKING FOR OTHER WF DIVISION SHIPMATES,DROP ME AN E-MAIL
Jones, Arthur	HT3	Apr 1, 1975 – Nov 27, 1978	Repair	Bicentennial WESPAC. Engineering. Sheet Metal and Pipe Shop.
Thompson, Vance	EM2	Apr 9, 1975 – Jun 23, 1979	E / V 2	Sure learned alot on TOP GUN and it gave me the opportunity to go to College
Lopez, Jose	EM2	Apr 10, 1975 – Sep 8, 1978	E DIV	WORKED IN E DIV WITH THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP. MADE A WESTPAC CRUISE IN 1976, AND HAD A LOT OF FUN AT IN PI. MET A LOT OF FRIENDS WHO I WILL NEVER FORGET. ED CONSUNJI, AREOLA, BARCOMA, RUDY CASIAS, ED MENDOZA , M MONCADA
Barnes, David Barney	E-5	Apr 15, 1975 – Oct 28, 1978	V-2 A/G	Aressting gear dept V-2 A/G top side po... Pri fly po
Biel, David	AT3	Apr 19, 1975 –	RVAH-5
Wilder, Roger	ICC	May 1975 – Mar 1977	E	TOP GUN BAR NONE
Strickler, Ray	CTOSN	May 1975 – Dec 17, 1976	OZ	Man I sure was young then
Stagner, Kevin Nick Name Aggie	E5 GMG	May 12, 1975 – Oct 28, 1978	G1
Rivers, Michael	ABH2	Jun 1975 – Jan 20, 1979	V-3 Hanger Deck
Paguio, Larry	abe4	Jun 1975 – 1978	v-2 arresting gear	ii really miss the comradery aboard the ship. had some great memorable times. great bunch of guys.
Burgher, Daryl	MM3	Jun 1975 – Dec 1978	A-Gang Cat Steam Shop	I'm a heat & cooling contractor since discharge. Did the 76' cruise in the cat steam shop. Anyone else from the A-Gang?
Baird, Dale E.	OS3	Jun 1, 1975 – Aug 20, 1976	Operations	Great memories of 1976 West-Pac cruise including Singapore for Bi-Centennial. Captain John Nicholson was a wonderful skipper.
Shillair, Paul	ABE-4	Jun 1, 1975 – Jun 1, 1977	v-2 arresting gear	what a ride
McElroy, Robert	MM2	Jun 1, 1975 – Jul 1, 1976	admin	Assigned to Master at Arms under Chief Hadley. One tour Great time and memories of a lifetime.
Gordon, Sam	AMS2	Jun 13, 1975 – Sep 1979	HS4	My first cruise in 1975, I worked with HS4, AMS3 flight deck, plane captain. The 1979 Cruise, TAD to AIMD airframes as a AMS2
Bryan, Michael	ABF3	Jun 20, 1975 – Feb 7, 1977	V-4
Myers, Gene	ABF-3	Jul 1975 – May 1979	V-4	Hi men, Best time of my life, didn't think so then. I'm living is the Seatle area. Let's get together and talk old times. Remember Captain Nick? My home state is Indiana. Where you guys at? I just seen the Ranger for the first time since
Varca, Joe	AO2	Jul 1975 – Jul 1976	G Div	A lot of "Fun" least of all was "Crossing The Line"....My Knees still hurt.....Trying to find Fellow Mag Rats.
Marcotte, Douglas	QM-3	Jul 1975 – Jul 18, 1979	Navigation Division	NAV was a great crew of guys that worked hard and got 3000 guys around the world and back. Richard Rangel, Ed Green, Chris Cross, Michael Rush, Dave Spillings-you were great guys to work with.
Driscoll, Raymond	cto3	Jul 1, 1975 – May 1, 1977	os
Wolfe, Scott	e-4 A M H	Jul 16, 1975 – Jul 16, 1979	va 145	Like many others it was the best thing i ever did as a young man, and it took until years later to realize it. I spent many hours in the island structure watching jets take off and land for hours on end I.enjoyed it.
Lang, Don	ABE1	Jul 17, 1975 – Nov 17, 1979	V-2
Jackson, Ted	ABE2	Aug 1, 1975 – Feb 3, 1979	V2	Done it all seen it all! Ha
Gonzalez, Juan/taco	BT	Sep 7, 1975 – May 19, 1979	P1/1MMR
Rodriguez, Henry	GMG2 Rodriguez	Sep 9, 1975 – Sep 9, 1980	Weapons	USS Ranger ship collision usual alarm was not activated. Instead as I recalled more of a reverse engine on intercom.Which more so distressing very shortly ship collision announcement.Suddenly
Thompson, Charlie	ABF3	Sep 20, 1975 – Oct 1978	V4	Wespac 76 and the yards in 77 & 78, looking for some of the old buddies especially G.Shaffer
Kidder, Vaughn	E-3/SN	Oct 1975 – Apr 1976	3rd
Atchley, Kevin	EM3	Oct 1975 – Nov 1978	E Division	If any one remembers me it will be because I ran the movie booth. Hope to hear from any of you, my E mail should be listed.
Gruwell, David	FTG1	Oct 10, 1975 – Aug 13, 1980	WF	5 good years aboard the Mighty Ranger. Lots of great experiences, memories and friendships.
Evans, Kenneth	AT-3	Oct 13, 1975 – Jul 1, 1978	V-2 and AIMD	The time I spent aboard this address afloat gave me a sense of comradery that could not be experienced any where else. A care was there for each other from friend to foe. American
Hendrix, Michael	AR	Oct 30, 1975 – Dec 1976	V-3
Bardon, John	qmsa	Nov 1975 – 1979	Navigation	Nice to have served came from a military family followed dad by was glad to return to civilian life to continue my education thanks to the navy i made it . View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo
Hahn, Charles	LTJG	Nov 1, 1975 – Jul 10, 1976	1st	First Division Officer
Bonnell, Douglas	E4	Nov 1, 1975 – Feb 1, 1977	V2	Was a former Marine. My 1st Division was Legal Dept. Then reassigned to V2 Office. I had 8-hour workdays, ending at 5 pm, while the V2 crew worked all hours. I volunteered to work the Center Deck and trained for it.
McQueary, Greg	GMG 3	Dec 1975 – Oct 22, 1979	WG	Just wanted to hear from my buds and say drop me an e-mail if you get time .
Stokes, Bailey J. (Tater)	E3	Dec 1975 – Aug 1977	5th deck	had a blast! would like to hear from some mates.
Taylor, Mickey	ABH_3	Dec 1975 – Aug 1979	V-1	Great learning ex. and great people. from blue shirting in fly1 to crash and salvage to fly3 yellow shirt to tractor driver and short time TK , thanks for the memories . becoming a Golden shall back was the best &.pickin' in the bow nets
Hurdle, Charles (Chuck)	MS3	Dec 1975 – Sep 5, 1978	S5/ S2	I served in S5 division when I reported aboard and served there during the westpac cruise in 1976 and then after we got back to the states, I transfered to S2 division for the remainder of my enlistment
Johnson, Ronald	MM3	Dec 1975 – Aug 1979	P2	Enjoyed my tour on this ship. Out of all the ships I was on this is my favorite one. Looking for old shipmates.
Wilson, Jackie	CV-61	Dec 13, 1975 – Jun 16, 1979	A-6	Machine shop below the tabaco shop...MR2 Wilson 3-119--0-Q
Horak, Dennis	MM3	Dec 30, 1975 – Jun 10, 1979	A and p1
Ross, Ronald	E5 EM2 SW	Dec 30, 1975 – Mar 1, 1980	Electrical	I enjoyed my time on board the ship, would like to find some one that has copies of the ships paper, my photo was on the cover after the fire in Subic Bay. Would like to share that with my son.

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