Where do you live now? springdale,arkansas What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? in at enfn out and en3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1979-1981 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? holyloch, 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 : m-division/ forward engineroom Comments: my first ship and had a lot of good times i remember the many days and nights redoing the acsess trunk to the engine room and even though we all didnt think it would pay off we actually won space of the month in oct of 80 i believe
Where do you live now? fisk, mo What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? gmt 2 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 : weapons Comments: best duty i ever had
Where do you live now? DEADWOOD SO.DAK. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MASTER DIVER--MMCS What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1970-1975 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 : DIVING LOCKER Comments: Great ship--great crew. Looking for old friends. cel==605 5801424
Where do you live now? punta gorda fl 33950 What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SFM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? sept 63 to may 65 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? precomto rota Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? yes A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? no Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no Department / Division / Shop : eng dc div like to hear from ol Comments: Like to hear from old shipmates
Where do you live now? Oceanside, CA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SGT What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1983-1985 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? NWS 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 : MarDet Comments: Actually ran into some old shipmates when I was doing enlisted recruiting out of North Charleston in 1994. Proud to have served aboard the USS Holland.
Where do you live now? Fla What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? BM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1976-1978 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch Scot 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 : Crain and deck crew Comments: what can I say but it was awsum would love to hear from anyone from the BM crew Brian Bacha( HT ), Glenn Lee, Randy Dunham ( sorry we lost touch ),Belcher,Roach,Glasscock,O'ldoul just off the top of my head
Where do you live now? Yakima, WA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT2/E-5 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1994 - 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/R-1/ 11A and Lag Shop Comments: I loved my time onboard. I remember practicing leaving the ship for the last time with crew and as we were standing on the pier in ranks the ship moaned. I think everyone was crying...I had the time of my life and have great memories including meeting my husband. Yup 16 years of marriage and going strong..My biggest influence in my life back then was my Chief Robinson. I was stationed with him when I was an E-2 and then again in Guam. Great memories of Guam. I will make it back there one day....
Where do you live now? Cottonwood AZ What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? DS1/DECIDE What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1994-1996 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Guam Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? Nor A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? Yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? Yes Department / Division / Shop : Supply ADP Comments: It was a great ship. I got my ESWS there and made Chief there.
Where do you live now? The Colony, Texas What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? EM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 9/69 - 9/71 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 : Auxilary Shop Comments: I am glad to find information about my ship. Looking forward to checking the site out and hopefully making contact with old shipmates.
Where do you live now? Vancouver, WA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? RM2 (SS) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1993-1995 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Apra Harbor, Guam 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/R4/67C CRAT Comments: I loved my time on Holland, especially being forward deployed to Guam. Many great shipmates and memories. R4 Div was a training ground for my future career. CW02 Mr. Shakelton was my first Div-O. seems like forever ago. Fair winds shipmates!
Where do you live now? Shelbyville, Tennessee What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? arrived SA - left BM2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Jan 71 - Jan 76 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Charleston, Bremerton, 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 : Deck Comments: I worked all three divisions in Deck Department. I was one of the special services fishing boat coxswains while in Rota. I also spent a good many hours operating the Boat/Missile, torpedo, and pier cranes while in Rota. I was the Second Division Division Officer as a BM2 during the first part of the Bremerton overhaul. Then I switched with BMC Moore to become the First Division Officer. I served on the master at arms force as the only Petty Officer Second Class during the last few months of the overhaul until my departure in Holy Loch. I remember many names and have fond memories of my time on the Holland. Anyone remember PO1 Grommling, PO1 O'Grady, PO1 Colby all on the MAA force?
Where do you live now? Portage,Indiana What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ENFN What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1976-1977 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holylock,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 : aft engine room m-div Comments: Holland was my first ship, good times in a great country, lots of hard work when on duty, it would be nice to hear from someone if you were in m-division during this time, I am really bad remembering names but everyone was great bunch of guys( no gals then) I will probably remember if I see some names, still looking through logbook. Really glad I no longer have to do 2k pms on Fairbanks engines, probably have black lung from doing that, not sure on the asbestos thing yet either. I miss the fish and chips too!
Where do you live now? Mississippi What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? EN/FN What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1992-94 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 : M-DIV, AER Comments: In 1991 a son of a gun joined the Navy and had lots of fun, he sailed the seven seas many times at flank speed and in port chased the ladies at a run. At times here and there he smells the salt air and remember the days he was young.
Where do you live now? Torrington, Ct What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? BM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1970-1973 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 Comments: Retired as BM1 after 23 years. Ran the stbd b/m crane on rhe boat deck along with all the small boats lcm's and utility boats. Looking for fellow shipmates
Where do you live now? SACRAMENTO, CA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SH-2 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 Comments: HAD A GREAT TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD SHIPMATES.
Where do you live now? Lansing, Michigan What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MT3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1980-1982 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Missile Technician 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 Comments: Spent 2 years on the Holland in Holyloch and had a great time and learn great lessons!!
Where do you live now? WV What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? RM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 84-86 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston SC, Goose Creek 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 Comments: Had a good time with the Communications crew back then, have ran into 3 of them since.
Where do you live now? Westland, MI. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ENFN What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Fall of 1992 to spring of 1994 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? charleston,SC and 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 Comments: I was part of the great m-division, During the Capt. Young time. Learned to fit in with my fellow forward engine room snipes. Was there for all the fun and work during the typhoon Omar and earthquakes. realized that if the crew don't groove the ship don't move. Miss all the friends that I had over there and times at the base club and in town. I have Since married and have 5 kids who I tell all those Navy stories to. Still have steel beach picnics.
Where do you live now? grayson ky. 41143 What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? sh1 s3 div, What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1970-1973 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? rota spain chasn, sc bremerton wa 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 Comments: as32 was my last ship to serve on in my 24 year career 1 have a lot of good memories of the holland left her in san diego retired from the navy in 1977 . then went to work at armco steel for 20 years and retired from there. now i do honey do jobs for the wife.i enjoyed the time served on the holland my family and myself lived on the main drag of rota across the street from the drug store down town enough of this smooth sailing to all my old shipsmates and may JESUS KEEP ALL OF YOU IN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS EUGENE SEAGRAVES SH1 ret usn
Where do you live now? Indianapolis, IN What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1987-1989 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston 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 Comments: I served in the R1 Division in the Sheetmetal Shop and as the R1 Supply and Training Petty Officer while on board. |
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