USS Askari ARL-30 Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: David L. Shrum
From: Durango, Colorado
E-mail: Falcon1642@frontier.net

Comments:
not to many to tell, just after diving in the brown water it was months before I remembered to open my eyes under water. Dennis from the carpenter shop in '70 get back with me if you are able

Added: May 1, 2000

Submitted by
Name: NORMAN DIRSA
From: CAPE COD MA
E-mail: canalspot@aol.com

Comments:
MRFN/MR3 ARRIVED AND BOARDED ASKARI OFF VUNG TAU REMEMBER ROUGH RIDE TO MEKONG, SERVED WITH MANY EASILY MADE FRIENDS,STILL IN CONTACT WITH A COUPLE. WISH I KNEW WHERE TO GET A HAT

Added: May 1, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Jeff Robinson
From: Hazel Green, Kentucky
E-mail: jvrobinson@yahoo.com

Comments:
My dad, Jackie "Robbie" Robinson was on the Askari in the Mid '50s. Was good to read history of this ship since I had heard of these "stories" all of my life. He was a SFM, pipefitter.Would be helpfull for information on the USS Begor as he was on that ship as well!!

Added: Mar 22, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Samuel Crawford
From: Middletown, DE
E-mail: sam.crawford@juno.com

Comments:
Served onboard USS SATYR (ARL23) for two tours, 1969 and 70

Added: Mar 21, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Thomas J. HUBIK
From: Gearhart, Oregon
E-mail: hubiks@theoregonshore.com

Comments:
I was on the re-comishing in 1966 went over with the ship and served as a shipfitter 3rd class left the ship in late Aug 1967, am looking for any who served in this time frame to chat.

Added: Mar 20, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Ron Gathers
From: Santa Ana,Ca
E-mail: Srehtag@aol.com

Comments:
I remember having to paint the ship marine green. I got in trouble for painting made in Japan on the fantail.I was on the deck force most of the time and a little time in the carpenter shop. On board from Oct66-Nov67

Added: Mar 14, 2000

Submitted by
Name: John (Jack) D. Eastman
From: OHIO
E-mail: jjj@dbscorp.net

Comments:
Served on board Askari from 55 - 56. Ten years later served on board the Krishna. Was on board Krishna when she went to Nam. Would like to hear from anyone aboard either ship.

Added: Mar 8, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Capt Roger C. Metz USNR (RET)
From: Westerville,Ohio
E-mail: RCMetz2@aol.com

Comments:
AHOY ASKARI shipmates!!!!finally got to this site and goin' to re-up after hiding in my cave for a while!...a major housecleaning in progress and have uncovered some "greenweenie" archives,and some fond (an not so fond) memories and sea-stories(and a few no-sh**ers!).....you guys know the difference between a sea-story an a fairy tale?..right?.........more follows .....later....glad to be back onboard: check's in the mail !V/R,rcm,ASKARI ops(70-71)

Added: Mar 2, 2000

Submitted by
Name: Bob Beaman
E-mail: BOB.BEAMAN@Honeywell.com

Comments:
HEY JERRY V.!! I served with you. I was in "A"gang with Donovan. Remember Sasebo??!! I sent you an e-mail but you must have changed address. Please write. I have a photo of you after "Barge Party." Does anybody remember or know how to contact MEHLTRETTER or BATCHELDER in "A Gang" 1967,1968 or 1969 before Donovan? Please let me know

Added: Feb 18, 2000

Submitted by
Name: David Thomas Favire ( ENC RET)
From: VA. BEACH VA
E-mail: MRDTF@AOL.COM

Comments:
WAS STATIONED ON BOARD THE ASKARI FROM 1968 TILL 1969. IN-CHARGE OF THE OUT SIDE ENGINE SHOP (R-2) UNDER WO4 BOB FREEMAN

Added: Feb 8, 2000