Comments: Just came across this site. My Dad, Jackie H. Robinson was on this ship in early-mid '50's. He had an ole buddy that would come by on his way to Norfolk for summers from Ft. Smith Arkansas. "Nub" is all I can remember but they sure was pals to the end.
Comments: I was aboard for a brief or short 10 days if I remember correctly in Guam in 1971 Aug-Sep time frame. I was assigned to the engine room to help repair a down engine before we turned this vessel over to the Indonesian Navy.
Comments: Served March 68...March69 Ltjg Damage Control officer. Up river and Singapore
Look fwd to catching up
Added: September 9, 2024
Submitted by Name: Larry Kliewer From: Northern California E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
Comments: I served on the Askari, A gang, Ship Fitter 3rd, 69-70. I want to wish the best to all that served on the "Dirty 30." Cheers
Added: April 7, 2024
Submitted by Name: alan wesley eichenbusch E-mail: mmlj316@msn.com
Comments: served from 69=70
Added: March 9, 2024
Submitted by Name: George Giacoppe, LTC USA, Retired E-mail: geocopy@att.net
Comments: I still seek photos for my book: WAR SKETCHES FROM THE MEKONG; A Soldier's Reflections. My email is: geocopy@att.net. I have completed my manuscript and would like to illustrate the book with clear photos of the ships and boats of the MRF. I would prefer email so that I will know how to contact you for any permissions and credits. Thanks! If any of the N4 or the S4 staff would like to contact me, I would be delighted.
Added: February 18, 2024
Submitted by Name: CHARLES W. Mehltretter From: Harvest,Alabama "NOW" E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: How many of the Askari's old crew have filed a Claim with the VA for benefits due to your naval Service?
What % are you Rated At?
If your not Rated 100% and are still trying for a better rating go to the Web site,
'VA CLAIMS INSIDER" there's a ton of free info about how you go about GETTING THE RATEING You DESERVE.
A 100% rateing is close to $3,700.00 a month.
Added: January 25, 2024
Submitted by Name: Charles W. Mehltretter MM1 march 68-March 69 From: new york,Calif. Florida, Huntsville Al. E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: BOB BEAMAN Where are you ?? Lost your Phone number and your Not answering My Email :!devil:
Name: Michael Hollman
From: Minnesota
E-mail: michaelhollman43@gmail.com
Served Askari, Mekong 69-70, Signalman 3rd class.