Submitted by Name: RICKY D. CREED From: Moore, Oklahoma E-mail: ricky.creed@cox.net
Comments: I was the fuel/oil king and served from Sept 1970-Sept 1971. Also was on the turn over crew when the ship was turned over to Indonesian navy.
Comments: I served on board Arl 30 with my brother Aubrey Meek. late 1953 to 1955.Olin Meek GM3 . 1207 Crestridge DR Plano,texas 75075. 972-424-6235.
Added: Aug 10, 2009
Submitted by Name: William Cessna From: hobe sound florida 33455 E-mail: billyrok@comcast.net
Comments: was rm3 and part of the recommisioning team im 9 66 and left in feb 68. was proud to be an askari member even though up and down the rivers was a pain at times..you by me saigon tea.
Added: Jul 7, 2009
Submitted by Name: Curt Fulfer From: Mechanicsburg, Pa E-mail: cwfulfer@aol.com
Comments: Served on ARL 30 from Oct 1970 until turn over on Guam. I worked with Boiler gang as a new recruit fresh from basic. Turned 18 yrs old on the ship in May 1971. I remember the beer barge and the many new friends I made on my first ship. After 4 years in the Navy I worked for Navy Supply at Mechanicsburg for 34 years, retiring in 2008.
Comments: Served from 50 to 52 on the deck force, two tours in Korea. Ended up on the Conn. as a Quartermaster. Would like to hear from anyone. 916-683-6283
Added: May 14, 2009
Submitted by Name: Larry Kliewer From: Dixon, Ca E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
Comments: I served as a shipfitter 3rd on the Askari from 03/69 - 03/70. The Best to you all!
Added: May 30, 2009
Submitted by Name: Richard E. Davis From: Jamul, Ca. (San Diego) E-mail: richarddca@earthlink.net
Comments: First Lt, pre commissioning detail to Vung Tau, Vietnam. 1965-1967
Added: May 29, 2012
Submitted by Name: Barney Hagen From: Kirkwood, Mo E-mail: bahagen@yahoo.com
Comments: I served aboard Askari from '66 to '67. I was in the deck force when I first went aboard - then got in the ship's office over in Viet Nam. I was onboard when we sliced into the Benewah in Subic Bay.
Added: May 1, 2009
Submitted by Name: Robert Ward From: Maine E-mail: ploupin@mfx.net
Comments: I served on the Sphinx & the Askari during 1968. Was in the Army 709th div. Worked on boat motors out on the pontoon. Looking for anyone who remembers us Army guys.
Name: RICKY D. CREED
From: Moore, Oklahoma
E-mail: ricky.creed@cox.net
I was the fuel/oil king and served from Sept 1970-Sept 1971. Also was on the turn over crew when the ship was turned over to Indonesian navy.