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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 1915 crew members registered for the USS Ranger (CV 61).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1959 | 1960 – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Matlock, Bill | ABH3 | 1980 – 1984 | V-3 | |
Krause, Tony | AQ2 | 1980 – 1986 | VF-24 | |
Miyagishima, Kent Aka "Jap" | MM3 | 1980 – 1982 | P-2 | Still alive! |
Gonzales, Gonzo | E3 | 1980 – 1984 | V3 | |
Fulton, Dennis | FTM1 | 1980 – 1985 | WF | Shipmates, Slusser, Reagan, Diaz, Gowdy, Richardson, Wilks, Smith and the whole gang. We had fun in Perth |
Spagnoli, Philip | ABE2 | 1980 – 1982 | V2 | I started in arresting gear and ended up on waist cat 4. It really was an amazing experience. I was the immature 18 year old. I learned valuable life lessons that changed my life. Thankful to the guys I worked with. |
Middleton, Keith | E5 | 1980 – 1983 | S 5 | Just seen a few ole ship mates and wanting to say hello I was in S 5 division under Senior Chief Paulka |
Maxson, Max | BT E3 | Jan 1980 – Jan 1984 | P-3 | Nicknamed "MadMax " I worked the Oil Lab and 3 Main ended up in DCC and manned the sound powered phones in DCC when the fatal fire broke out in 1983. |
Gordon, James | ABEAR | Jan 1980 – | V2 | Had an awsome experience aboard Ranger. Met some of the best friends ever! Anthony Goodwin, Jeremy Smack Mckinney, Baby face Carmin, Arch El Rocko walker Just to name a few. I'm a pastor now, married, and doing fine |
Bromley, Mark | SH2 | Jan 2, 1980 – Jan 7, 1985 | S-3 | Had a great time. She is a great ship |
Rogers, Gavin | ABH3 | Jan 3, 1980 – Aug 3, 1982 | V-1 | I am looking for all my buddies from V1-2-3 and those grapes in V4!! I was the EOPO in 80 to 82 and worked all three flys on deck. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Matthews, Verl | HMC | Jan 4, 1980 – Nov 30, 1981 | H | Of the three Forrestal Carriers, I was on the Ranger was the best. |
Davis, Wm Scott | aviation storekeeper | Jan 10, 1980 – Nov 1981 | s1-s6 | Living back in my Home town Spokane Wa Looking to connect with any old shipmates from the 80-81 westpac cruise ...? Randy Deckard ? Thomas Dixon ? |
Newell, Godfrey (Bruiser) | BT2 | Jan 13, 1980 – Jul 13, 1983 | 4 mmr | my 1st ship, learned a lot, endur a lot (some long hours in the pit). Work with some great guys. see some great ports. |
Smith, Kevin | PN3 | Feb 1980 – 1982 | ESO | |
Spillman, Daryl | YN2 | Feb 1980 – Oct 1983 | Admin & V-5 | This was my first tour in the Navy. Just over two WESTPACs while onboard. The RANGER was always haze gray underway. Retired in 2000 at SPAWAR San Diego. Still in SD. YNC(SW) |
Erickson, Kelly (Tiny) | E5/BT2 | Feb 1980 – Aug 1983 | P-3 | Great memories, only wish I would have been a little older to appreciate the relationships. Managing a Preferred Homecare location in Colorado. |
Hand, Bryant | Rm3 | Feb 1980 – Jun 1983 | Cr devision | Get in touch with me. handb4402@gmail.com |
Ross, Mike | ABE2 NC1 | Feb 2, 1980 – Aug 31, 1983 | V2 divison, Administrative Division, Command Career Counselor office | I was assigned to V2 divison as ABE2 I worked in the waist cats and the V2 maintenance office. Also worked in the command career counselor NAVCIT office up forward. Worked with MC Broderick Retired 1996 as NCC. |
Pritchard, George | MM2 | Feb 20, 1980 – Aug 16, 1983 | 1MMR Hells Half Acre | Think about the time spent on Ranger all the time. I would like to connect with my friends from the good old days. Thanks for the BEST memories of my life |
Dodgen, Steve | AA | Mar 1980 – Jun 1981 | vh 1 | good times, wouldn't do again but take nothing for it. |
Dock, Chuck | E3-E4 | Mar 3, 1980 – | Aviation Electronics 2nd level | Did a couple of west pacs on this ship but was stationed in Whidbey Is. |
Moores, Bill | abf-3 | Mar 15, 1980 – Oct 10, 1983 | v-4 | Had a lot of fun and learned much during my time aboard the Ranger. |
Livanios, Jose | ABE 2 | Mar 15, 1980 – Jun 15, 1981 | V-2 Waist Cats | West Pac 1980-1981 |
Thomas, Michael | Sgt (E-5) | Mar 23, 1980 – Mar 29, 1982 | Mar Det | I'd like to hear from weapons division. The missle sponson ducks were always 4.0. Aircraft weapons Division especially from the A-7 Squarons. |
Rice, Lindsay | CV 61 | Apr 2, 1980 – Apr 3, 1983 | V-1 & AIMD | (2)-years on flight deck as (ABH-non-rated) Fly-1:Blue shirt, yellow shirt & crash & salvage. (1)- year as (AMS)- Aviation Structural Mechanic-3rd Class Petty Officer. Stationed at NAS North Island-San-Diego, Ca.on U.S.S Ranger-Ships Co. |
Rice, Lindsay | 3rd Class Petty Officer | Apr 3, 1980 – Apr 1983 | V-1 Div. (Fly 1) | I worked with a great bunch of young men-that's what we were young men-many out of high school such as myself. I began as a blue shirt-(chains & chalks) (tractor driver), (yellow shirt) and finally (crash & salvage). |
Muise, Graham | MM4 | Apr 8, 1980 – Jul 12, 1982 | 4 MMR | Served with alot of great guys, On the best ship in the fleet. |
Caldera, Miguel | MMFN | Apr 11, 1980 – Jun 23, 1981 | mmr4 | |
Mansker, Glen | ABE | Apr 20, 1980 – Apr 21, 1983 | V-2 | |
Pidgeon, Nelson | AO2 | May 1980 – Jun 1984 | Weapons | Who's up for an ice cream social and 2 formaldehyde beers while we watch the Smokers on TV. Lots of great memories. |
Schindler, Eric | SH3 | May 1980 – May 1, 1983 | S-3 | Just wanted to say what a pleasure and honor serving with all the guys in S-3 Div. Geedunk/Walk-in Store/Smoke Shop/Dry cleaners. Mr Van Ausdale.LTJG . Webb, Gary Parsons, Mark Bromley, Chief Calimlim/ |
Runion, Steve | WT2 | May 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1983 | WW | |
Leonard, Mike | em5 | May 18, 1980 – Apr 18, 1984 | e div | |
Skelton, Tom /red | ABH | May 18, 1980 – 1983 | V-1 | I am looking for "Skywalker" Stephen Henry. I am Red Skelton, we used to listen to "The Police" as we were doing a re-fit before a cruise. You were tractor king, I was a EO, Crash, and smash. Rog and I are close. |
Wheeler, Robert | E-2 | Jun 1980 – Apr 1982 | V-2 | I had an educational experience.Got to go on a west pacific cruise and see other Countries(ports).Arresting gear crew was friendly and helpful.Became a shellback when we crossed the Equator.Am doing okay 35 years later. |
Lennon, Mark | seaman | Jun 1980 – Aug 1982 | WF DIV | Met some really great guys |
Montoya, Michael | MM3 | Jun 9, 1980 – Feb 20, 1984 | A Gang | I worked in the O2 N2 shop (Fwd/Aft), filled LOX carts and N2 rigs, also operated the generators. Spent countless hours down in 1 & 2 Aux on "Elliot" watch (LP Air compressor) Did a lot of growing up on my first boat! |
Perez, David | ABH2 | Jun 15, 1980 – Mar 16, 1984 | V-1 and V-5 | |
Duke, Billy | Sgt | Jun 24, 1980 – May 27, 1982 | Marine Detachment | |
Brue, Sampson/masterdog | E-4/YN3 | Jun 30, 1980 – Jun 7, 1983 | X-2 | COMNAVDOGPAC |
Frank, Razem | SM2 | Jul 1980 – Mar 1985 | Signalman | |
Gonzales, Jose | E3 | Jul 1980 – Mar 1984 | V3 | Gonzo retired after 23yrs. Lookin for buddies to get in touch with. |
Zingmark, Lorne | MM2 | Jul 4, 1980 – Mar 29, 1984 | P-1 1MMR | 1MMR- "Hell's Half Acre".. MMOW, 3 cruises, 1Nov83 in 4MMR, also served on USS Cleveland LPD-7 w/ Czarnecki fm 2 AMR |
Minchew, James (Jimbo) | AMS2 | Jul 13, 1980 – Jul 7, 1983 | AIMD IM-2 Airframes | Had the best time of my life wish i could do all over again sure would like to hear from some of the boy from the jet shop and G.S.E |
Waldner, John J. | YN2 | Aug 1980 – Jun 1982 | Weapons | Weapons Admin. Enjoyed my time aboard. |
Griffin, Robert | ADAN E3 | Aug 1980 – Mar 1981 | VF2 / Flight Deck Control | Worked Flight Deck Control most of westpac while F'in IRAN had our guys! Worked for BIG-DOGin flight deck control then in line div.of VF2. made our own wine in drum on catwalk x-mas 1980 anyone from line div. remember that party? SAJAHAND |
Haynes, Ron | MM3 | Aug 1980 – 1981 | P2 | |
Fulton, Dennis | FTM 1 | Aug 3, 1980 – Feb 10, 1985 | WF Div | nato seasparrow port missle battery. WF division |
Gutierrez, John, Gutarres | ABH-3 | Aug 5, 1980 – Jul 2, 1981 | V-5 Div | Looking for my fellow Pri-Fly Buddies, Rodney Willis, David Perez, Jose Lopez, Joe Busse, LTJG Ospeck, Mini Boss Capt John Grice, Paterson, Rick Heaton, Larry Hite Air Boss Ed Davis West Pac 80-81 |
Ron (Mac) McLellen, "mac" | QM3 | Aug 13, 1980 – Aug 13, 1984 | Navigation | Anyone serving on the Ranger between 1980 and 1984 in navigation, or signalmen who remembers me please get in touch with me. |
Williams, James | MS3 | Aug 15, 1980 – May 10, 1982 | S-2 S=5 Capt. Mess | worked in staterooms, Capt. Mess for capt Pederson |
Jim Parsley, Pops | OS1 | Aug 16, 1980 – Dec 20, 1983 | OI | |
Adams, John "mike" | E-3 | Aug 22, 1980 – May 5, 1983 | EX and A (Steam Heat Shop) | I am working with the USS Ranger Foundation. We are trying to save Ranger and make her a Attraction and Museum. Check us out at www.ussranger.org email me at jm0418@yahoo.com We MUST save RANGER!!! |
Dowdy, Arlen | MM2 | Aug 28, 1980 – Dec 29, 1981 | P-4 | |
Cartwright, "ziggy" | ABF 3 | Sep 1980 – Jun 1983 | V-4 flightdeck grape | |
Wolenski, Steve | AO2 | Sep 1980 – May 1981 | VF-2 | I had the honor of serving with the Best crew, my squadron and ships company |
Bilodeau, Rob | an-3 | Sep 1980 – Apr 1983 | v-1 | where are my v1buds? "red", jim long, pat mcglone,wayne williams, skywalker, christian devon kinney.... |
Johnson, Stan | AQ2 | Sep 1, 1980 – Jun 5, 1982 | VF-1 | Missing the good old days on Danger Ranger. Capt. (Daddy) "The Duke" Dan Pederson was the greatest. |
Mulderig, Kevin | LT. | Sep 1, 1980 – Nov 1, 1980 | v-5 | Cut my Carrier teeth on this great ship coming out of SWOS. |
Lord, Jeff | AX2 | Sep 6, 1980 – Oct 20, 1982 | IM-3 | I was in HS-2 assigned to IM-3 Division. Lot's of good times! |
Ron (Mac) McLellen, "mac" | QM3 | Sep 13, 1980 – Aug 13, 1984 | Navigation | Had some great times on the old Ranger serving with some of the best friends of my life. I had the chance to tour the world, well, at least the Pacific. |
Klatzko, Joe | MM3 | Oct 26, 1980 – Oct 26, 1984 | P1 | 1mmr |
Gleason, Nigel Aka( Glea) | AMS2 | Nov 19, 1980 – Oct 19, 1984 | AIMD IM2 airframes | The Ranger was home for four years I had over 3000 Brothers from all walks of life.the best crew when we came ashore we knew how to party |
Mera, Tony | AD-3 | Nov 25, 1980 – Jun 25, 1984 | VA-192 AIRWING. | Had fun on the RANGER. Good ship & Good people. Best Tony Mera. |
Murr, Bruce | AC1 | Dec 1980 – Dec 1983 | OC | |
Murr, Bruce | AC1 | Dec 1980 – Dec 1983 | OC | Would like to hear from former shipmates. |
Garza, Daniel | AO third class petty officer | Dec 1980 – 1982 | G-1 divsion | The best years of my life were abroad the Ranger. Meet the bravest men that came from all corners of our great country. A friend at sea is a bother forever. Only those that served at sea know that special feeling. |
Linxwiler, Gene | MM2 | Dec 2, 1980 – Aug 5, 1985 | P2 | Served in 2MMR, the Hottest Screw on Ranger. |
Williams, Tony | MM3 | Dec 4, 1980 – Aug 8, 1984 | P-2 | Worked with a lot of good guys in 3 MMR. Looking for some of the old shipmates,the names that I can remember. Lester Bullard,Aubrey Jordan,Robert Friendly etc. |
Najarro, Jose | MM2 | Dec 10, 1980 – May 10, 1984 | 1MMR/P1 Division | Hot, humid, sleep deprived, underpaid, overworked, many hours working in 1MMR (hells half acre), but what made it easy was all the good friends. 100% Rock ruled in PI plus all the gogo dancers (buy me a drink) |
Besarra, Emmanuel | Dec 15, 1980 – Jun 19, 1981 | |||
Murr, Bruce | AC1 | Dec 20, 1980 – Dec 1, 1983 | OC | Looking for former shipmates who served aboard Ranger 1980-1983 |
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