Comments: I sailed on her from 1966-1968 as a QM2 :p
Added: October 16, 2015
Submitted by Name: M. K. Fryer
Comments: So sorry to read about Bobby Freeman's passing. Good memories from a time long ago and a place far away.
Added: October 15, 2015
Submitted by Name: KARL LINDBLOOM From: Jacksonville Florida E-mail: caddyjax007@gmail.com
Comments: I am so saddened to hear of the death of my old friend and shipmate Ken Kirkland BT3. I'll never forget the night that we were caught above decks in a typhoon crossing the South China Sea.We were having a smoke up were we had movie nights when the weather went bad really fast.The hatches were battened down and we were unable to get below decks. I don't know how the hell we made it,but we did. Ken was a great friend and shipmate,my condolences go out to his family ,and friends.I'm sorry that it took me so long,but my recent bouts with bad health have brought a lot of old memories to come forward. It might sound crazy,but we all found ways to have lot's of fun during some pretty awful times.After all, we were still kids,and most of us were fresh out of high school,or college.
Karl Lindbloom EM2
Added: October 8, 2015
Submitted by Name: Jimmy L. "Jim" Steeley From: Otto, NC E-mail: jsteeley@dnet.net
Comments: I served aboard Askari ARL 30 from Aug. 54 to decommissioning in Mar. 56. Would like to make contact with shipmates. Jim Steeley EM2
Submitted by Name: Karl Lindbloom From: Jacksonville, Fl
Comments: Hello, EM2 Karl Lindbloom here,I served on the Askari from 1967 to 1968. I have fond memories of my time aboard.I believe that LCDR Festag was ship's captain at the time. I am still alive,and well in Jacksonville Fl. living life as an Electrical Contractor. I can be found on Linkedln.
Thanks, Karl Lindbloom EM2
Added: July 29, 2015
Submitted by Name: Frank LaRosa From: New Jersey E-mail: Framus345@aol.com
Comments: Served aboard from June of 69 until thw Askari was turned over in Guam. I have photos from those two years I would like to scan and post for my shipmates and their families.
Added: July 15, 2015
Submitted by Name: Charles W. mehltretter From: Harvest,Al. E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: Hope all you Guys have a great 4th of July
Today would be a Good day to reach out to some of your old shipmates from the Askari aka "DIRTY 30 "
Charles MEHLTRETTER MM2 USS Askari ARL 30 March68-March 69
Name: Jim Stucky
From: Seattle, Wa
E-mail: jimbob139014@yahoo.com
I sailed on her from 1966-1968 as a QM2 :p