Submitted by Name: ernest l thomas From: jefferson hills,pa near pittsburgh
Comments: i served on the askari from 1966 to 1968 recommisioned her and sailed fron sandiego to hawaii,to subic bay and to vietnam. this is a grear web site i had stored all those memories about vietnam away,but i'm proud to have served on her and did my duty. it has been 45 years since we first sailed on her. i live in jefferson hills pa close to pittsburgh,i'm married for 39 years to the same woman and have four grown children 2 boys and 2 girls.hope to hear from you soon tel:412 653-7241
Added: November 23, 2012
Submitted by Name: Gerald P. Cody From: Santa Barbara, Ca. E-mail: gcodys@aol.com
Comments: I served with the 9th Division LRP/Ranger in Vietnam '68 & '69. We ran missions off the Askari on the PBR boats. Sometimes we used the Heilo pad. We were pulled off the ships in Jan. '69 due to to many casualties off Toi san Island and Crossroads.
I did like coming back off missions and getting a hot shower and great food, plus a movie.
Thanks for your Hospitality.
SGT. Cody
Added: November 13, 2012
Submitted by Name: Chris Ertl From: Kazoo , MI. E-mail: cwertl@hotmail.com
Comments: My father ( LCDR Wm. Ertl MC )served aboard the Askari 54-55 and was part of the Tachen Islands evacuation as a medical Officer. Nice to see the helm is still being manned; he loved the Navy and we sent him on his last cruise in his Dress Blue's August 1982; I just found his service record, and orders.
Added: October 24, 2012
Submitted by Name: Charles W. mehltretter From: Hudson, Fl E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: Nice to see a "guestBook" for the Askari that's working.
Take Care ,Stay Well..
C.W.Mehltretter MM2 "A Gang" March 68-March 69
Added: June 10, 2012
Submitted by Name: David Glenn (67-68 Ac Flats) From: Decatur Alabama E-mail: chief@gmail.com
Comments: Does anyone no how to get to herman benefield he was the barber on the ship
Added: June 2, 2012
Submitted by Name: Dave Raybell From: Steilacoom, WA E-mail: dwraybell@aol.com
Comments: Just wanted to give all who served in Askari a long overdue "Thank You and Bravo Zulu" for the extensive repair of my Monitor, M-111-3, after it was severely damaged in battle on 15 September, 1967.
Comments: I joined Askari in Vung Tau, while she was still grey and before we took her up the river to Dong Tam. I was a JG and the ship's First LT in 1967-68. We painted her Marine Corps Green and designed the alongside barges. The XO was a mustang named Craft; probably long gone now.
Added: May 23, 2012
Submitted by Name: Darrell Nelson From: Red Wing, Minnesota E-mail: vike40@gmail.com
Comments: Was on board from Oct70 to Decommissioning in Guam. Was ENC in charge of inside & outside Engine shops in R-2 Division. Many fond memories of one hard working ship. Signed the log awhile back, now have new E-mail address.
Comments: My father, Otis D. Rea served on this ship from 1945-1949. If any of you knew him I would love to visit with you. We feel he was on the ship during the Operation Sandstone. Would just like to know more. As a teenager I was too busy being a teenager and didn't listen to his stories. Wish I had. All this is very interesting to me. Thank you for your time.
Added: Feb 9, 2012
Submitted by Name: Charles W. Mehltretter From: Hudson, Fl E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Name: ernest l thomas
From: jefferson hills,pa near pittsburgh
i served on the askari from 1966 to 1968 recommisioned
her and sailed fron sandiego to hawaii,to subic bay
and to vietnam. this is a grear web site i had stored
all those memories about vietnam away,but i'm proud to
have served on her and did my duty. it has been 45 years
since we first sailed on her. i live in jefferson hills pa close to pittsburgh,i'm married for 39 years to the
same woman and have four grown children 2 boys and 2
girls.hope to hear from you soon tel:412 653-7241