Submitted by Name: John Cormier From: Gardner, Massachusetts E-mail: john@countryoil.com
Comments: I served on the Askari from January 71 to May 71 I was injured while working on the pontoon and medi-vaced out of Viet Nam to Chelsea Naval Hospital for 11 months. Sure would like to know the corpsman who helped me so much. I worked in the engine rebuilding shop and on the river boats.
Added: May 14, 2010
Submitted by Name: James Hutzell From: Cumberland, MD E-mail: sjhut@hotmail.com
Comments: Was SM3 onboard Askari 70-71. Any shipmates that remember me, email me.
Added: Feb 25, 2010
Submitted by Name: kelli phillips From: leadville, co E-mail: kp070605@yahoo.com
Comments: I am trying to find out more about my Dad, Jesse Ray McGuire.
Added: Jan 17, 2010
Submitted by Name: Charles Mehltretter From: Hudson, Fl E-mail: mehltrc@msn.com
Comments: It was great to get off the Askari and back to the states. At the time my tour on the Askari didn't seem like much. the more old shipmates I email and talk with the Better those memory's get. All in all It was a Good time The year I spent there. Just wish I could see all my old ship mates from those Good days spent in Viet nam. all crew mates from the Askari should try and re connect with Buddies from the past. we're all about the same age and I'll tell you this as the truth., Reading about our days in a not so Great time gave me Goose Bumbs up and down my spine and I can't rember when that happened last. Thank you all and GOD BLESS each and every one of you.. Charlie
Added: Dec 24, 2009
Submitted by Name: Ron Pederson From: Mantorville, Minnesota E-mail: rped620@aol.com
Comments: I served on the U.S.S.Askari from 9/69 - 8/70 in Supply as an SKSN with a great group of men. Many memories of hard work, goofing around, and * * * with the "Lifers" on board. I'm a retired school principal now. I believe my service in Vietnam helped prepare me to deal with all the school students, staff, & parents I encountered for 32 years! Thanks for the memories. God bless.
Added: Dec 22, 2009
Submitted by Name: Ricky Creed From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma E-mail: ricky.creed@att.net
Comments: I worked as a Diver for Jim Lewis in R-1 division, stood deck sentry security, drove the Bid Boat and towed both barges back to Dong Tam when we left Country.
Name: John Cormier
From: Gardner, Massachusetts
E-mail: john@countryoil.com
I served on the Askari from January 71 to May 71 I was injured while working on the pontoon and medi-vaced out of Viet Nam to Chelsea Naval Hospital for 11 months. Sure would like to know the corpsman who helped me so much. I worked in the engine rebuilding shop and on the river boats.