Comments: My dad passed the other day and he served aboard the uss askari in the 1940's he always talked about his dog wilber and looking through the photos there was a picture how amazing. My dads name was Raymond Simmons and he was from Hudson new york
Comments: repair devision engineman {1966-67} 2924 fir street phone 360-577-6599
Added: Dec 6, 2011
Submitted by Name: James T Contreras RM3 From: Salinas Calif E-mail: namrvrat67@netzero.net
Comments: Served from Feb 1966 until Sept 1967. On crew that recommissoned her and took her across the Pacfic. Oh man, what a ride. Had alot of good times and had alot of buddies from serving. Have never regretted serving. After the Askari, I served another year in Danang RVN.
Added: Nov 27, 2010
Submitted by Name: Mike "HOLES" Hollman SM3 From: Full Time RV'er Homebase Milaca, MN E-mail: michaelhollman@ymail.com
Comments: Served aboard 69-70. Made Sasabo trip too.
Comments: I was SH3, ships store operator, and moral petty officer (I showed the crews movies)aboard the Askari from March 1,1970- Feb 28 1971. We had a great crew, I've never seen such hard working group of men. What i recall most was watch duty on the Starlight Scope and the deck patrols keeping a constant lookout for sappers.
Added: Nov 23, 2010
Submitted by Name: Larry Kliewer From: Dixon, Ca E-mail: ldk5@sbcglobal.net
Comments: Served as SFP3 from 3-69 thru 3-70. At the time I was happy to get off her. I now look back with fond memories. I am proud to have served with the good men of the Askai. The Very Best to you all!!!
Added: Nov 14, 2010
Submitted by Name: Charles W. Mehltretter From: Hudson, FL E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: Just want to Wish Every one a Good Veterans Day. Today would be a really good day to email any of your friends from the Askari crew . Charlie Take care and be happy
Comments: PLANKHOLDER RECOM DETACHMENT E-DIV 66-67.SNIPE WORKED DC GEN AC GEN, FWD EMG. PUMP,CAPTINS GIG ENGINEER.REMEMBER FIRST NIGHT IN COUNTRY STANDING MAIN DECK WATCH WITH AR15 WITH NO AMO. NEXT DAY PAINTED ENTIRE SHIP DRAB OLIVE GREEN. LOTS OF MEMORIES MOST GOOD.
Comments: I served on the USS Krishna 9/70-9/71 and it appears the site for Krisna went away so I wanted to show my daughter some history of ARLs in Vietnam so she would have a better understanding of my role in country.
Added: Oct 1, 2010
Submitted by Name: Stephen Coan From: Beaverton, Oregon E-mail: slcoan@verizon.net
Comments: Remembering the time we serviced French boats off the West Coast of Vietnam. Service from July 1970 to July 1971.
Name: michiko bu
From: hudson new york
E-mail: goddessbubu@yahoo.com
My dad passed the other day and he served aboard the uss askari in the 1940's he always talked about his dog wilber and looking through the photos there was a picture how amazing. My dads name was Raymond Simmons and he was from Hudson new york