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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Stark (FFG 31). 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 297 crew members registered for the USS Stark (FFG 31).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin, Lonnie | E-4/SH3 | 1981 – 1984 | S-1 | This was my 2nd Command after HolyLoch Scotland i am a plank owner from the very begain this was the best command that i had serve i have scince retried as a SH2 in July 2008 i do miss all of my friends God Bless you all |
| Rakestraw, Clarence (Jerry) | ET-2 (SW) | Jul 1, 1981 – Jun 10, 1985 | Combat Systems -4 | Haze gray and underway. I miss the fallen, God Bless. |
| Kelley, Thomas J. | MR1 (SW) | Oct 21, 1981 – Jun 1986 | Hull / Mach Shop | "Plankowner" Hey it has been a very long time... great to see so many names I remember --- I don't just have kids now but grandkids... can you believe it??? |
| Jodway, Christopher | PC3 | Dec 28, 1981 – Dec 28, 1985 | Supply / Support | Your Postal Clerk |
| Stark, Jon J. | EMFN | 1982 – Dec 10, 1984 | Eng. | Hello, everyone! |
| Roberts, Carl | BMCM | 1982 – 1983 | SC3 | Plankowner, First Command Senior Chief. Great ship, great crew. |
| Nash, William | LT | 1982 – 1983 | ||
| Long, Tony | EN2 | 1982 – 1985 | Engineering/ Aux | Plankowner!!! I am one of the originals onboard the Stark. I was onboard when they were still building her. I made some of the best friends of my life there and had some great times. I lost some shipmates in '87, may they rest in peace. |
| Harrison, Michael | SM2 | 1982 – 1985 | SC-1 | |
| Stangl, David | FTM1 Plankowner | 1982 – 1986 | CS3 | Honored to be a 'Plankowner' on the finest ship in the Navy! |
| Ihde, Rick | YN1(SW) | Jan 1982 – Dec 1984 | ||
| King, Randy ( GERN ) | GSE1 | Jan 1982 – Aug 1986 | E-1 | Lots of laughs and lots of hard work. Met some good people and my best friends on Stark. Tony, Dale, Hollywood, Mike--Got to catch up! Never had a day as bad as when I heard about the attack. All of us Plankowners surely felt the same |
| Kersey, Ed | FC1 | Jan 1, 1982 – Oct 31, 1985 | CS3 | I am very proud to have served on the USS Stark from Pre Com until late 85. I will always remember my brothers who sacrificed it all so that we remain free. Bravo Zulu |
| Bloom, Jeff "Jd" | IC2 (SW) | Jan 15, 1982 – Oct 30, 1985 | CS-4 | The best ship in my Navy career. Plankowners are the first crews to add honor, courage and commitment to the ship. Our crew did an outstanding job and we were properly relieved by another dedicated and commited crew. |
| King, Randy ( GERN ) | GSE1 | Mar 1982 – Sep 17, 1986 | E-1 | |
| Allen, Mark | ET1 / ETC | Mar 1, 1982 – Dec 22, 1984 | Combat Systems | A magnificent & great ship. This ship and its crew is what taught me all of my best life's lessons and built the platform from which I launched the rest of my very fulfilling career. |
| Linville, Lewis G. | ETC (SW) | Mar 2, 1982 – Jan 10, 1986 | CS-4 | |
| Blevens, Ron Blevens | FA | Mar 17, 1982 – Aug 23, 1985 | Engineering | Plankowner |
| Hardy, Donald | FC-2 | Apr 1982 – Oct 3, 1983 | CS-3 | Honor to those who served a fine ship and to all Plank Owners |
| Mathis, Stanley (Stan) | GSM1 | Apr 1982 – Oct 14, 1986 | Engineering | Plankowner. Looking back it was the best experience I have had. So many people touched my life and yet I seem to have lost contact with most of them. You will not be forgotten. |
| Coyne, Richard J. | MS3 | Apr 13, 1982 – May 9, 1986 | Support/Galley | I am a plankowner who proudly served onboard the finest fighting ship in the fleet. would love to hear from other stark crew members |
| Durbin, Rissell | MS2 | May 1, 1982 – Jun 1, 1984 | S-2 | PLANKOWNER, THE VERY BEST SHIP I SERVERED ON IN MY 23 YEARS OF SERVICE, FOR THOSE FALLEN SHIPMATES MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU. HOPE ALL THE REST IS DOING GREAT. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. |
| Coyne, Richard | MS3 | May 12, 1982 – Oct 21, 1985 | Support | I am a proud Plank Owner of the stark, and have many fond memories. She floated the finest crew the navy had, and I will always be proud to say that I was a part of the "STARK REALITY" |
| Decker, Devin | SR,SA,SN,FN,IC3 | Jun 1982 – Apr 1985 | SC 3, CS 4 | |
| Manint, Edwin M. | SN/HM STRIKER | Jun 1, 1982 – Apr 15, 1984 | SHIPS SERVICE | I AM A PLANKOWNER OF THE STARK. I STARTED OUT AS A DECK SEAMAN, AND BECAME A STRIKER FOR HOSPITAL CORPSMAN UNDER CHIEF RICHARD ERNISSE. AFTER CORPSMAN SCHOOL, I FINISHED MY FOUR YEAR TOUR OF DUTY AT THE NAVAL HOSPITAL IN MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE. |
| Weber, Pete {taz} | BM2 PLANKOWNER | Jul 1982 – Apr 1988 | sc-3 ships control deckapes | to all plankowners and shipmates from84 to 87 deployment we kicked ass and we never looked back they tried to take us out but it took the navy to mothball the ol girl but she will live in our hearts and our fallen shipmates forever god bless you all. |
| Mihacsi, Thane (Rick) | SR-SA-SN-SA-SR-SA-FN | Sep 1982 – Mar 6, 1986 | SC3 | Greetings to all those I knew (and still remember). All those who walked and scrubbed the very same decks & spaces at a later time. Those who endured hell upon that fate-full night. May her steel find its way to some useful purpose. Email me. Thane |
| Booker, Glenn | FC2 | Sep 1982 – May 1986 | Combat System | Still salty after 20 years |
| Coyne, Rich | MS3 | Sep 1982 – Mar 1987 | S-1 | I commisioned the STARK and was very deeply saddened to hear that it was decommisioned, and scrapped. I made the 1st Gulf cruise in 84, and knew alot of the sailors that perished that fateful day in may. would like to hear from you!!!! |
| Merrill, Tim | GMG1 | Sep 1, 1982 – Oct 27, 1984 | CS3 | Crew of STARK was the best trained crew I have seen.the attitude of second crew was the same. We all lost friends and shipmates , but our lady survived . I miss all of our shipmates. GMCMRET@hotmail.com |
| Tague, "Mac" | E-7 MAC | Sep 29, 1982 – Jan 31, 1986 | ADMIN | "Plankowner" - was there when she came alive and again when they struck her colors. Have nothing but fond memories of a great ship and dedicated crew, especially during the Great Lakes Cruise. Would like to see her as a national monument. |
| Peronick, Robert | STG1 | Oct 1982 – Feb 1986 | CS-2 | I am a Plankowner. I am proud to have served on the USS Stark. God speed and rest well my fallen friends. Hail and Farewell! You will never be forgotten. |
| Palumbo, Michael | GSE 2 | Oct 1982 – Jul 1985 | Engineering | Plankowner. Many fond memories of my Navy days. Great to see so many familiar names. Hope all have been happy and healthy over the years. |
| Windham, Jimmy | LT/03E | Oct 1982 – Dec 1984 | CIC Officer | Plank owner - commissioning crew as CICO. Precom in Norfolk, Va. |
| Chandler, Tony | GMG2 | Oct 1982 – Jan 1985 | CS-3 | |
| Goretzki, Rob | HT3 | Oct 1, 1982 – Jul 27, 1985 | EMO6 | Plankowner on the USS Stark. I retired in 2005 after selling my mechanical and construction company. We constructed buildings and installed gas turbine generator systems for refineries around the world for Valero & BP. |
| Kafer, Joseph II | E-2 | Oct 23, 1982 – May 5, 1984 | Boatswain's Mate | Here it is a few days from 2004. Showing my son where I was at 20 years ago and surprised to find it decommissioned. I have some great memories there. If anybody else is out there, please say hi :) Would love to hear from you :) Joey |
| Rankin, Scott | HT 2 | Oct 23, 1982 – May 3, 1985 | ER01 | I don't remember the exact date I left the Stark. I do remember the CHENG wanted me to stay for the cruise, when I didn't stay he walked me off the ship. |
| Palumbo, Michael | GSE 2 | Oct 23, 1982 – Jul 14, 1985 | Engineering | Proud Plank Owner. Never before or since have I found such camaraderie. The lessons I learned on the Stark carry with me to this day and I've never forgotten not just those who died, but those who mentored me and helped me grow. |
| Skinner, Allen | EW2 | Oct 23, 1982 – Nov 1, 1984 | CS1 |
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