Submitted by Name: Larry Kliewer From: Dixon, Ca E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
Comments: Served as SFP3 from 3-69 thru 3-70. At the time I was happy to get off her. I now look back with fond memories. I am proud to have served with the good men of the Askai. The Very Best to you all!!!
Added: Nov 14, 2010
Submitted by Name: Charles W. Mehltretter From: Hudson, FL E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: Just want to Wish Every one a Good Veterans Day. Today would be a really good day to email any of your friends from the Askari crew . Charlie Take care and be happy
Comments: PLANKHOLDER RECOM DETACHMENT E-DIV 66-67.SNIPE WORKED DC GEN AC GEN, FWD EMG. PUMP,CAPTINS GIG ENGINEER.REMEMBER FIRST NIGHT IN COUNTRY STANDING MAIN DECK WATCH WITH AR15 WITH NO AMO. NEXT DAY PAINTED ENTIRE SHIP DRAB OLIVE GREEN. LOTS OF MEMORIES MOST GOOD.
Comments: I served on the USS Krishna 9/70-9/71 and it appears the site for Krisna went away so I wanted to show my daughter some history of ARLs in Vietnam so she would have a better understanding of my role in country.
Added: Oct 1, 2010
Submitted by Name: Stephen Coan From: Beaverton, Oregon E-mail: slcoan@verizon.net
Comments: Remembering the time we serviced French boats off the West Coast of Vietnam. Service from July 1970 to July 1971.
Comments: I can't thank you enough for creating this page. My dad was Cdr. WJ Bartee. The Askari was a big part of his life. He is no longer with us. It made me feel a little like he was sitting here with me looking over the pictures of "his" baby. God bless you and thank you.
Added: Aug 29, 2010
Submitted by Name: Charles Mehltretter From: Hudson,Fl E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: I'm making up a CD of picture's of all the Old Askari crew.. If you have pictures, please sent me them and include your reg mailing address so I can send you a CD when I'm done collecting pictures.. Put names on them if you can.. Thanks Charlie
Added: Jul 8, 2010
Submitted by Name: Jim Biddle From: San Diego, CA E-mail: imbucki@hotmail.com
Comments: I was the Askari's 1st LT, as a LTJG, from Feb. 1966 to March, 1967
Comments: My father, Commander Walter Knight, served as the last captain of the Askari. He would love to hear from any of his shipmates. He retired in 1975. If y'all have a reunion, please let him know. Thanks to all of you for your service.
Comments: Glad to see some are still around. Answered a fire call in 1972 from my fav. beer barge. The Park County responded as did elements of UDT13. We had a great time that nite. Salute guys.....
Name: Larry Kliewer
From: Dixon, Ca
E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
Served as SFP3 from 3-69 thru 3-70. At the time I was happy to get off her. I now look back with fond memories. I am proud to have served with the good men of the Askai. The Very Best to you all!!!