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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Joseph Strauss (DDG 16). 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 293 crew members registered for the USS Joseph Strauss (DDG 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benn, John | HT2 | 1984 – 1988 | M & R | |
| Hutchins, James | OS2(SW) | 1984 – Oct 1988 | OI | First let me say I hate computers! but, hey it's the 21st century right. Hi Rob and Brian long time no see, here,talk!!! Me, married, three kids, Lt. in the vol. F.D. and training to be a paramedic love to here from you. Jim |
| Lindly, Thomas | FTM2 | 1984 – 1984 | Fox | Just transfered for the westpac, then EAOS'd. Didn't even get to PI, just Guam, Singapore and... |
| Spaulding, Ron | FC1 | 1984 – 1989 | FOX | Missile Radar WCS, Harpoon Tech, FOX Division LPO |
| Kraeger, David | ENFN | Jan 1984 – Dec 1986 | A-Gang | Hey all, I'm looking for my friends in M/B division and A-Gand, as well as MSSN Norman Allred my email david.kraeger@att.net |
| Bolinger, Doug | GMM2 | Feb 1984 – Feb 1987 | FOX/GM | REAL GOOD TIMES |
| Asai, Jon | RMC/SW Retired | Mar 1984 – Oct 1988 | OC | Hey, just saw this, and Steve Ricketts name, Had a blast in Op Preying Mantis |
| Funk, Matthew | Mar 1, 1984 – Jun 6, 1986 | Fox | Was a great ship to be on. Miss the deployments. At least it is not on the bottom of the Pacific, like my first ship. DDG 22 | |
| Swann, Robert "Goose" | OS2 (SW) | Apr 1984 – Oct 1988 | OI | Hard to believe but I am back in the Pershin Gulf in 2004.(1985,88 USS Joseph Strauss - 1987 USS California) This time as a E8 in the Army for Operation Iraqi Freedom. swannr@mail.com / Take Care |
| Corp, Gene | ET1/ETC | Apr 1984 – Apr 1987 | OE | I remember staying behind while the ship went to Alaska and going through Chief's initiation in Pearl Harbor. I remember the Sterret relieving us and then getting hit by the Exocet missile in the Chief's and FT Quarters and taking out the Radar |
| Wood, James (Jim) | E-6/BT1 | Jun 1984 – Jul 1987 | "B" division | The few years I had while attached to the "Joseph Strauss" were the best of my time in the Navy. This command was the most professional crew I had the opportunity to steam with. |
| Stottlemyer, Kevin | BT2 | Jul 1984 – Jun 1987 | Boilers | |
| Kimble, Jim | GMGC | Jul 1, 1984 – Sep 1, 1988 | fox/gm | looking for shipmates from the strauss. 84-88 weapons dept. |
| Meza, Larry | TM2 | Sep 1, 1984 – Mar 30, 1987 | AS | Veterans Day 2009. Reminiscing of my Navy days and agonizing over the thought of not remaining in touch with the people I entrusted with my life. Sorry fellas. Look for me on facebook. |
| Land, Jerry | BM3 | Nov 1984 – Nov 1988 | 1st Div. | The best days of my life. I should've never left that ship or the navy. I see some names here I remember. I am glad to hear that most of you guys think the same thing about ol' Joe. And no one could forget Slammin Sam. |
| Tryon, William (Bill) | ET2(SW) | Feb 1985 – Jan 1990 | OE | Remember so many and so much it's hard to single out any. How's it going Hutch? I'm now living in Iowa with wife, 2 kids and working for the FAA! My son is in Navy as MA and wants to go K9. Daughter grads HS next year. |
| Davis, Lee | BTFN | Feb 6, 1985 – Feb 19, 1985 | B | Great memories! I still go through my old photos and laugh remembering all the guys. |
| Rodriguez, Luis E | FN | Mar 1985 – Apr 1986 | B | GOOD MEMORIES ABOARD THE SMOKING JOE IN PEARL HARBOR HAWAII. |
| Griffith, Neal | MM1 (SW) | Mar 1985 – Jan 1988 | M | |
| Rodriguez, Luis | FN # TWO FIRE ROOM | Mar 1985 – Nov 1985 | B | MY FIRST SHIP AND DUE TO A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT I WAS TAKEN OFF EARLY. LEARNED A GREAT DEAL IN A SHORT TIME. BTC BURNS, BT2 PECK ARE SOME OF THE GUYS I REMEMBER HELPED A GREAT DEAL. THANKS |
| Price, Steve | MM3(SW) | Jun 1985 – Oct 15, 1989 | Some of the best times of my life. Proudly serving under Capt. "Slammin" Sam Anderson, during "Op. Praying Mantis" on 4/18/88 when "it" never happened. Take care guys, and may "Smokin'Joe" live on. | |
| Morris, Ebb | FTG1 | Jul 1985 – Sep 1986 | Weapons | |
| Pierce, Obie | OS2(SW) | Aug 15, 1985 – Aug 14, 1989 | Operations Intelligence - OI | One and only command. Loved the ship, crew, and lessons learned. The experience has served me well. |
| Toole, William | BT2(SW) | Oct 1985 – Sep 1988 | B | Awesome tour....tin can sailors are the best!! |
| Silva, Rod | SK1/SKC | Nov 3, 1985 – Nov 10, 1987 | S-1 SUPPLY | IT WAS ROUGH BUT HAD A GOOD TIME |
| Maday, Charles | SM2(SW) | Nov 23, 1985 – Nov 15, 1989 | OC | My first ship. Had some good times. Nothing like serving on 'Smokin Joe' at Pearl Harbor. |
| Crockett, Robert | Ms3 SW | Dec 1985 – Sep 1989 | Supply | Just what to say hello to every one |
| Romero, Mike | E4/OS | 1986 – 1989 | Had some great times aboard the Strauss. Some people have pictures of their families on their shelf, my office shelf is full of pictures from my time on Smoken Joe. | |
| Pecoroni, Sean "Peck The Tech" | EWSN | Jan 1986 – Dec 1988 | operations | I just was lookin thru my old cruise book from west pac WAR PATROL '88 so i decided 2 google the old boat and i came 2 this site i was suprised 2 c all the names we should have a reunion remember it was my b-day 4/18/68 |
| Ledesma, Larry | EM 2 (SW) | Jan 15, 1986 – Sep 13, 1990 | HEY ALL YOU SALTY DOGS , I JUST FOUND THIS SITE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS . GREAT MEMORIES OUT ON THE BIG BLUE , NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS IN STORE, DEALING WITH BOGHAMMERS OUT IN THE GULF ,REMEMBER!! OR TAKING TURNS SHOOTING THE 50 CAL. AT BALOONS. | |
| Beach, Dennis | E-3 | Mar 1986 – Sep 18, 1989 | M | was in operation praying mantis in 1988,miss my shipmates |
| Velotti, Rj | BTC(SW) | Apr 1986 – May 1991 | B-Division | Read through some names , gave me a chuckle full of memories |
| Burke, George | BT3 (SW) | Apr 1, 1986 – Sep 3, 1989 | B- Boilers | Man, this ship was too much fun. Best 4 years of my life. I remember them very fondly. West Pac 86'. Operation Praying Mantis 88'. I remember standing on the bridgewing thinking, "Are we shooting the missile or what?". |
| Burke, George | BT3 (SW) | Apr 1, 1986 – Sep 1, 1989 | B | Not much to say. Same old me, doing the same old stuff. |
| Hooover, Darrrell | BM2 | May 26, 1986 – Apr 14, 1990 | 1ST (DECK) | Made me the man I am today. Thanks Capt. Anderson |
| Berke, Lewis | GMTE4 | Jun 1986 – Mar 1988 | AS Division | Anybody remember me? |
| Wikane, Jr | BT2SW | Jul 1, 1986 – Jul 22, 1988 | B Division | Had a blast Should have stayed |
| Krotzer, Brian | BM3 | Aug 1986 – Aug 1990 | first | Best crew ever |
| Webb, Dennis | BT2SW | Aug 1986 – Mar 1989 | Boilers | Greatest group of men anyone ever served with. Bravo Zulu Smokin Joe |
| Cook, Gene | IC3 | Aug 30, 1986 – Oct 22, 1988 | E | Looking back,some good times on Smokin' Joe & Pearl Harbor.WesPac '88,2wks drydock Subic Bay...who can forget!Oh,and kicking ass in the Persian Gulf! |
| Carr, Michael | BM3 | Oct 1986 – Dec 1989 | Ist Deck Division | April 18, 1988 .....Wow!!!! |
| Ledesma, Larry | Em 2 (sw) Ledesma | Oct 1986 – | e division | hey all my old shipmates, just saying again it was a blast, everyone check in once in awhile..... |
| Turell, Hiram | BTFN | Oct 19, 1986 – Mar 24, 1990 | Boiler | Hello to my shipmates. George Burke, Juan Garcia, Mark Cuello, Edwin Moya, OJ no neck Ojeda, Ledesma, Beach, Mongo, etc. miss those good old days in the Hawaiian waters and wet-pac 88 |
| Lipscomb, Vincent | PM3 | Nov 1, 1986 – Oct 1, 1989 | personnelman | |
| Ricketts, Steve | RM2 | Dec 15, 1986 – Nov 10, 1989 | OC | Hello crew of the Joseph Strauss. It has been a long time. I saw some names that i have not seen in quite a while. Take care. Steve Ricketts |
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