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USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2). 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 856 crew members registered for the USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key, Ron | BM3 | 1986 – 1988 | 2nd | |
| Brown, Duncan | E-3 | 1986 – 1988 | Deck | Ship Yards Norfolk, Va Guantamino Bay Cuba |
| Seibel, Matthew | ABF 3 | 1986 – 1990 | v-4 | just want to say good health and happiness to all my shipmates |
Nelson, Chris  | HM3 | 1986 – Jan 5, 1989 | H/Medical | Find me on FB Username is "coloradoctn". Looking for those in H-Div during the time I served. |
| Sanderson, Cody | MM3 | Mar 1986 – May 1990 | A and M | The USS Iwo Jima was the hardest, longest, and worst times of my life. I would not trade it for anything. The buddies I made are for life.I keep in contact with MM3 Mauricio and EM3 Sibon who by the way is now LCDR Sibon. "ALWAYS REMEMBER THE 10 |
| Brown, Dave | BT3 | Mar 15, 1986 – Jan 4, 1990 | B DIVISION | HAD SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE ON THAT OLE GIRL. MISS THE MADNESS, MISS BEING MY FRIENDS THAT DIED THAT DREADFULL DAY, BUT IT IS GOOD TO SEE PEOPLE THAT I WAS FRIENDS WITH ON HERE DOING WELL. |
| Swenson, Tommy | HT2 | Apr 1986 – Oct 1989 | Repair | Remember the good times forget LOE. |
| Baum, George | AG3 | Apr 1986 – Feb 1990 | AO | Hello Iwo Jima. A special shout out to the AO Department. Those were some of the best times of my life. A big shout out to Lt. Connelly, AGC Corrigan, AG1 Bosco, AG1 Rawls, AG3 Moran, AG3 Braverman. |
| Wilhelm, Mark | IC3 | Apr 1, 1986 – May 22, 1989 | E | Even though we had to fix or repair the ship daily, I had some of the best experiences of my life. I had one of the best supervisors ever IC1 Jeff Post. |
| Barg, Emery | IC3 | May 1986 – Jan 1988 | E | The Iwo was my first ship. I had to leave early because of having jaw surgery at PNH. I missed that Med-Cruise in '88. I even bet the CO my paycheck that I fixed the 1MC so he could talk about the ship via his telephone. Thank GOD I got it right. |
| Farley, Kim | OS1 | May 1986 – Dec 10, 1989 | OI | |
| Cole, Thomas | MA! | Jun 1986 – Jun 1991 | X/Admin | |
| Newkirk, Errol | IC3/E4 | Jun 1986 – Mar 1988 | E Division | |
| Snider, Mark | AK3 | Jun 13, 1986 – Dec 16, 1989 | AIMD and S1 | I had alot of great times on the IWO. I hope everyone had the learning experience that I did. Please try and keep this web page updated if you know anyone that has past on. Always remember the ones we served with on the iwo jima. |
| Mauricio, Michael | MM3 | Aug 1986 – Feb 1991 | M - THE "MAFIA" | I had some of the best & worst times of my life serving aboard the IWO. Thank god for my short timer attitude or else it would've been me in the fireroom that fateful day. I've made friends for life and i won't forget the 10 who gave th |
| Piel, Henry W. | RM2(SW) | Aug 16, 1986 – Oct 24, 1988 | CR / Comm | |
| Oliphant, Michael | HM3 | Sep 1986 – Sep 1989 | HI SHIPMATES I HAD A GREAT TIME SERVING AS THE RADIOLOGY TECH. ON THE IWO JIMA. THE THREE YEARS ABOARD HER WAS THE HARDEST MOST REWARDING TIME OF MY LIFE. I WANT TO SAY HEY TO SHIPMATES ZIG,KEMP,CHRIS AND DONNIE BRAYMAN. HOPE LIFE IS GRAND. | |
| Halloran, John | MMFN | Sep 1986 – Mar 1989 | To many to list, some of the best and worst times of my life. | |
| Houston, Wentworth (Doc) | E6/DT1 | Sep 1, 1986 – Nov 30, 1989 | Dental | God Bless the United States of America, I pray that those of us that are still alive are living prosperous and healthy lives. Let's continue to support our families and loved ones. For those of us that have passed on RIP |
| Bickel, Joseph | HT/DC2 | Sep 20, 1986 – Mar 10, 1990 | R | |
| Khoxayo, Robert Or Kp | E3 | Sep 23, 1986 – Sep 23, 1990 | S-3 | Ship's store operator+RecordKeeper |
| Delarosby, Robert | OS2 | Nov 1, 1986 – Jun 1, 1990 | OI | |
| Feller, Dave | ABH2 | Nov 6, 1986 – Oct 28, 1990 | V1 | Had an awsom time on this ship..alot of "Great"memories. Had the best of times on deployment. .." MED CRUISE 88 " seen so much..would not change a thing. Hope to hear from some other shipmates the were in the " AIR DEPARTMENT. |
| Nelson, Christopher | HM3 | Nov 26, 1986 – Feb 4, 1989 | H/Medical | |
| Fleming, Albert | E-4/EM3 | Nov 26, 1986 – Jul 16, 1990 | ||
| Stallings, James | RM3 | 1987 – 1990 | Comm | Served onboard the Iwo. Hoping to find more shipmates. |
| May, Cliff | MM | 1987 – 1990 | A | |
| Stier, Ken | MM2 | 1987 – 1989 | I miss the ship and all those i served with. I went in the hospital for back surgery or i would have been with the 10 that died. bt1 volden trained me. god bless them and the families they left behind | |
| May, Cliff | E-3 | 1987 – 1989 | airconditioning and refrigeratio | |
| Skiba, Robert | agc | 1987 – 1988 | oa | |
| Conner, Jace | AS 2 | 1987 – Dec 1990 | AIMD | What a memory, this ship changed my life in many different ways good and bad but if i had to do it again, i wouldnt change a thing. Thinking of old freinds, like, pete, kip, pat, lincon, davis, big money, lish, and all. |
| Harville, Todd | MMFA | 1987 – 1988 | M | It was definitely an adventure, on the Iwo. I wish my time on her hadn't been cut short. The guys in M division were a great bunch. "Sweet D", Lino, Jake, and Mauricio were among that certifiable bunch. Thanks guys.FW&FS |
| Hillyer, Brian | EM2 | 1987 – Mar 1992 | E | Just wanted to say hello to everyone in E-Division. I spent 4 1/2 years on the Iwo. Luckily I was serving with the Master-at-Arms when the explosion occurred. Currently a state trooper in Missouri. |
| Walle, Alexander | PFC | 1987 – 1988 | C 1/8 | Knowing nothing of the system or anything else about life, I did know then what I've learned over the years: Nothing would ever beat Palma. Lt. Col. Huly didn't win hearts and minds--Rick Astley did "Rickroll yourself!" View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Jake, James | MM3 | Jan 27, 1987 – Jan 27, 1991 | M- the snipes | A ton of great memories with the boys of M and B division. It was fun until the tragic day in Baharain. Godspeed my friends, I will never forget you all. |
| Croxton, Timothy /roc Shoc | ABHC RET | Feb 6, 1987 – Nov 1990 | V1 | Hello Iwo Jima family. A special shout out to the Air Department. Those were some of the best times of my life. A special shout to Marc Watson ABH3 who died in a car accident RIP. I hope all of you are doing well. |
| Petracca, Patrick | CPL | Mar 1987 – Mar 1990 | Admin, H&S Company, BLT 1/8 | 2 med cruises on board the Iwo. Summer '87 and Winter '88 |
| Bosco Jr, Paul J. | AG1 | Apr 1987 – Oct 26, 1990 | OA (weather) | I had a good times aboard the Iwo. She was my last ship and she gave me two great Med cruises and allowed me to use what I was trained for in Desert Shield. I retired off her flight deck on Oct 26 1990. |
| Johnson, Larry | OS3 | Apr 23, 1987 – Apr 22, 1991 | Operations | I remember the Iwo 10, I also remember when we were under attack from the USS El Paso, that killed the Commander on the bridge. I hope some of you remember me. I am a member of military.com so go there and look me up. |
| Folsom, Bill | LT | May 1987 – Jun 1990 | Ops, Engineering, Admin | |
| Smith, Marlon/smitty Dog | ABF-3 | May 1987 – Mar 1991 | V-4 | WHAT'S UP TO ALL THE GRAPES. ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT WITH THE GUYS. PEACE. |
| Emery, Brian | AHB-3 | May 1, 1987 – May 1, 1990 | V1 | Hey friends, I will never forget the people I became close to during my time on board. Thanks to all. |
| Engel, Peter | AMS3 | May 7, 1987 – Jan 19, 1991 | Gator Crew | Desert Shield/Storm |
| Lambson, Milt | OS2 | Jun 1987 – 1990 | OI | My first and most memorable ship and experiences I have ever had in my career both joyeous and sad. I salute the 8, the real heros of the IWO. |
| Cross, Paul | YN2 | Jun 1987 – Oct 1988 | Admin | |
| Mairunteregger, Mike "trigger" | OS3 | Jun 1, 1987 – Sep 10, 1989 | OI | Miss the guys who I sailed with. I remember the IWO JIMA acronym. Shame losing LCDR Tim Kirtley with the CIWS misfire from the El Paso |
| Jake, Jim | MM3 | Jun 11, 1987 – Jan 15, 1991 | M-Division | Miss the 10 guys who gave all in October 1990 |
| Creasy, Scott | ms2 | Jul 1987 – Mar 1991 | supply | hello to all my shipmates that i served with onboard the IWO. we had some great times and i miss you guys, well most of you anyway HA,HA. |
| Phillips, Chaplain | CDR | Jul 1987 – Jul 1989 | chaplain | Great crew in great and tough times. An honor to be part of the Iwo team. If you guys had stayed out of sin, I'd have been out of work. I was NEVER out of work! |
| Hultberg, Mark | ABF3 | Jul 20, 1987 – Oct 31, 1990 | V-4 | Spent almost my entire 4 yrs on the IWO. I was on board when the explosion happened. Left the next day to fly home as my 4 yrs was up in 2 wks. Will never forget that day & all my V-4 shipmates! |
| Spencer, John A. | AZ 3 | Aug 1987 – Jun 1991 | AIMD | Desert Shield and Desert Storm |
| Bickert, Alan (Bic) | SK2 | Aug 1987 – Aug 1991 | S-1 / Supply | Shout outs to all my buds onboard the Mighty IWO !! I still live in Virginia Beach..if you seek..email me... Never forget the "Lost 10" from 30 October 1990...we will always miss you all !! |
| Lee, Randy | FN3 | Aug 1987 – Dec 1990 | R-Division | I was serving aboard her when the valve blew and we lost 10 shipmates that terrible day. I was OSL for repair locker #3. I think about them often, always with a tear and a heavy heart. I will never forget that day. |
| Skeen, Fred | MS3 | Aug 15, 1987 – Apr 5, 1990 | s-2/s-5 | I had a great time aboard the USS IWO, Lot of great memories, and some sad memories of the lost ship mates over the years. |
| Westervelt, Keith | DC1 | Oct 1987 – 1992 | REPAIR | ALWAYS WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD AND FORGET THE WORST. |
| Estrada, Andy | HM3 | Oct 1987 – Sep 1989 | MEDICAL | i REMEMBER ALL YOU GUYS MISS THE FRIENDSHIPS. FIND ME ON FB iVE GOT A WEBSITE OUR NON PROFIT BUILDING FOUNDATIONS 1X1 LOOK ME UP. |
| Jones, Lewis | HM3 | Oct 1, 1987 – Oct 4, 1989 | Medical | Lots of memories aboard my first ship, the mighty Iwo. |
| Rawls, James | AG1(AW/SW) | Oct 1, 1987 – May 1, 1989 | OA Division | Assigned in Operations, Weather Office. Med Cruise 1988. An honor to serve on Her and was at the commissioning of the new IWO JIMA in Pensacola, FL. Old Ship = lots of work and lots of pride... |
| Williamson, Don | CDR | Nov 1987 – May 1988 | Joint Medical Regulating Team Two | Aboard for 1988 Med Cruise. My only sea time. BEST time in uniform. |
| Morgan, Christopher | ABH 2 | Nov 1, 1987 – Feb 1, 1991 | Air department | I was involved in Desert Storm and experienced the explosion. I still think about the lives that were lost. If anyone knows how to contact Chief Adriam Knight please contact me. |
| Hayes, Kevin | LTJG | Nov 25, 1987 – Jun 10, 1990 | E and R, OI |
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