Where do you live now? eaton rapids michigan What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? en3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1982 charleston sc What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? charleston sc Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : engine room 1983 to 1984 Comments:
Where do you live now? Florida What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? IC 3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1992-1996 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Guam Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : IC shop Comments: I had a great time in Guam on the Holland. Like most in retrospect it was a good time.
Where do you live now? Sparks, NV What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SF1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1968 - 1972 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Spain Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : R-1/11A/56A & C Comments: Great duty and great crew.
Where do you live now? Easley, SC What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ETN 3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1969-71 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Spain Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Repair Services Calibration Shop Comments: I was watching the Army Navy game on Dec. 10th & decided to look for the Holland on the internet & found this site. The Holland was the best duty station I had while in the Navy & I was happy to see she had earned the awards she did. I have told my wife how much I enjoyed being in Spain & we were in Barcelona in Jan. She enjoyed the area so much we are going back in Oct. of 2012. We won't get to the Rota area but will have 3 days in Costa Del Sol as well as 1 day in Granada. I would like to hear from anyone who served during the time I was on the Holland from Oct. 1959- Apr. 1971.
Where do you live now? Ravenswood WV What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MT-3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 75-76 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? HolyLoch Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Wepons\ Missle\both Comments: Reported aboard the Hollands first day in Holy loch, parked beside the Canopus still.
Where do you live now? Statesville , N.C. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-4 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1982-1984 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston, S.C. & Goose Creek, S.C. Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? Yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : MarDet Comments: Had a Great time on the Holland Enjoyed Spain & Australia, Great duty for a Marine, Maybe Drank to much just can't remember!!!!!!!!
Where do you live now? lula ga What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E4 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1980 84 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? holly lock Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : H T Comments: lookin for crew form 1980 to 84
Where do you live now? Loudon, TN What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E4/Electricians Mate What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? October 69 to April 70 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota Spain Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Subsafe Office - Repair Division Under LT. Morgan. Comments: I absolutely love working on the USS Holland and in particular, working for Lt. Morgan and Chief Clyde Cox and Chief Poper in the SubSafe office. Lt. Morgan was a mustanger, a great guy. In the short 5 months I was on board, I got to travel all over southern Spain. Chief Cox was the best ... a really great Sr. Chief. When I went home on emergency leave, I had recently ordered an engagement ring from the Navy Exchange and then had to leave in a hurry. I left the money for payment with Chief Cox and he sent the ring, and change, to me in RI. What a great guy. It was a great ship with a great crew. Good friends were Tom Ainscough, Pete Gevorkian, Tom Maas and Rich Weppleman. After I left and my mother passed away, I wound up assigned to Antarctic Support Activities, Task Force 43 and made two trips to Antarctica. Imagine a black shoe electrician working with SeaBeas. It was interesting and an experience of a lifetime. But I will always cherish the time I spent on the Holland. Great ship with a great crew and a great mission. God Bless, Rick
Where do you live now? mo What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? e1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 79/80 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? holy loch Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : repair Comments: my first duty sta but will never forget
Where do you live now? Wilmington NC What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? TM2(SS) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1975-1978 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : USS Casimir Pulaski/Weapons/TM Comments: I was on the 633 boat that tied up to the USS Holland from 1975-1978.
Where do you live now? St. Louis, MO What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MT3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1982-1986 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Lock Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Weapons/W4/All Comments: We rocked!
Where do you live now? West Chester Pa. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-4 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1978-1980 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Scotland Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : Mess Supply Comments: The best time of my life was the USS Holland 1978-1980 in Scotland
Where do you live now? Rota, Spain What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Civilian - GS-7 Civliain Special Service (MWR) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 4/1985 - Spring 1987 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston, SC Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Dental/Special Services Comments: What a great experience for a civilian. After a couple of months on board everyone realized I was not a "tech rep" and accepted me as a "shipmate." With no prior active duty experience, the first time I was called shipmate is probably one of my most cherished moments of my life. Almost 27 years later I still cherish those days. Jeff Sias Afloat Recreation Specialist
Where do you live now? saegertown pennsylvania What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? bm2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1982-1988 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? charleston sc Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : deck, 1st div Comments: served 6 years on her, many fond memories
Where do you live now? Suisun City,California What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ETR3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Aug 1968 to Apr 1971 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Spain Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Navigation Repair Shop (W5 Div???) Comments: I first reported to the Holland while it was in Dry dock in Charlestons, S.C. , in 1968. Then we went on to Rota, after a brief visit to Gitmo. That was a long time ago. If memory serves me well, the Navigational Repair shop was W5 Division. But I am not 100% sure :-)
Where do you live now? Bartlett, TN What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-5 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 2/78-6/82 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch and Charleston SC Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : R-6, Foundry Comments: I was checking to see what what awards the Holland received while I was on her.
Where do you live now? Ohio What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SK3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1969-1970 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Spain Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Supply Comments: First duty out of A school. Fortunate to get this duty as many were sent to Vietnam. Lot of good guys in the supply department. A lot of work,especially when the supply ships came in once a month to keep the boats supplied. At the time the boomer's were the highest priority of security for the U. S. Was able to travel a good bit on weekends to experience Spain. Many good times, especially in Torremolinos. As was posted by another sailer (Charles Penix) the north Atlantic storm in March 69 was nasty. I remember many times that I thought it might not right itself. Many of the long duty sailers said it was the worst they had ever experienced. Any guys from the old department, say hi sometime. A good life experience.
Where do you live now? Birmingham, AL What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E5/YN2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1993 - 1996 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Guam Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? Yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? Yes Department / Division / Shop : Repair Admin/R-1/R-5/NSF Comments: Great times aboard this ship. Met alot of good friends who I am still close with.
Where do you live now? Brunswick, Georgia What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? TM2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 84-89 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston Naval Weapons Station Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Weapons/Torpedo Shop Comments: I have so many cherished memories of those who I served with on the USS Holland AS-32 and am thankful to be able to reconnect with many.
Where do you live now? Naples Florida ? Methuen Ma. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? BM 3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 66-67 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Charleston Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? no A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : Deck Comments: Spent two great years aboard, especially in ROTA. Swabbed the decks, painted the sides etc. etc. Had to visit all of the 65 bars but then who didn't ?? Have since gone back (2001) but was not the same. What is ??? Some of the bars are still there but patronized by mostly locals. |
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