USS Askari ARL-30 Guestbook

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Name: Gil Greenwald
From: Fort Bragg Ca
E-mail: gilgreenwald@adelphia.net
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Took her over from San Diego to Vung Tao, Vietnam in '67. lot's of great times, memories, and chippin' paint.
Added: May 1, 2011
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Name: Arthur [Bill] Veno
From: Burlington, MA
E-mail: askari218@aol.com
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I am a "plank owner" of ARL 30. As a crew member, we took the ship down the mississipi river from Chicago [LST 1181]. The ship was recommissioned as Askari and reported to the pacific 3rd fleet under Halsey. While underway, the atom bomb was droped, and we were ordered to report to Seattle. There was a Cruiser there at the dock that preceeded us. We both had the ships dressed with all the victory penants. It was an awesome feeling.W e were given the choice to remain, or honorable discharge.
Added: Mar 4, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: Bll Mesplay
From: Winslow, Arkansas
E-mail: Mk2.1010mdv@gmail.com
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69/06-70-06 SFC (DV) Senior Diver on Board
Added: Jan 22, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: Barney Hagen
From: Kirkwood, Missouri
E-mail: bahagen@yahoo.com
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I started out as a Boatswain's Mate in the deck force and was a boat coxswain but changed over to Yoeman while we were in Viet Nam.
Added: Jan 4, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: Larry Kliewer
From: Dixon, Calif
E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
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I served on the Askari from April 1969 thru April 1970. I have attempted to join the group several times but have found that when I click the "Join" tab an error page pops up. I understand that managing this great site is a tough job and I appreciate all your efforts. When time allows perhaps you could help in this matter. Sincerly, Larry Kliewer, SFP3
Added: Dec 26, 2010
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Submitted by
Name: michiko bu
From: hudson new york
E-mail: goddessbubu@yahoo.com
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My dad passed the other day and he served aboard the uss askari in the 1940's he always talked about his dog wilber and looking through the photos there was a picture how amazing. My dads name was Raymond Simmons and he was from Hudson new york
Added: Dec 12, 2010
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Name: ron williams
From: longview, wa 98632
E-mail: rapidron59@hotmail.com
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repair devision engineman {1966-67} 2924 fir street phone 360-577-6599
Added: Dec 6, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: James T Contreras RM3
From: Salinas Calif
E-mail: namrvrat67@netzero.net
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Served from Feb 1966 until Sept 1967. On crew that recommissoned her and took her across the Pacfic. Oh man, what a ride. Had alot of good times and had alot of buddies from serving. Have never regretted serving. After the Askari, I served another year in Danang RVN.
Added: Nov 27, 2010
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Submitted by
Name: Mike "HOLES" Hollman SM3
From: Full Time RV'er Homebase Milaca, MN
E-mail: michaelhollman@ymail.com
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Served aboard 69-70. Made Sasabo trip too.
Added: Nov 26, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: Ralph Chisolm
From: Beaumont, Tx
E-mail: ralphtimber54@yahoo.com
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I was SH3, ships store operator, and moral petty officer (I showed the crews movies)aboard the Askari from March 1,1970- Feb 28 1971. We had a great crew, I've never seen such hard working group of men. What i recall most was watch duty on the Starlight Scope and the deck patrols keeping a constant lookout for sappers.
Added: Nov 23, 2010
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