Where do you live now? Spokane, WA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ETC (ss/sw) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Oct. 1985 - Feb 1988 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek, 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 : W-5 Navigation Repair, W-6 Weapons QA Comments: My GQ station was on the Bridge as well as the sea & anchor detail as COW. The Holland was good for my career - made ETCS right after I left in 1988.
Where do you live now? Paducah ky What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? IC2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1967- 1970 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? RadCon - Radiological Control 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 : Radiological Control Comments: Served aboard Charleston, yard, shakedown Guantanamo Bay, R&R cruise to Amsterdam, Lisbon and Rota. Never will forget the Atlantic crossing when the ship was torn apart taking three hard list(32 degree). Couldn’t sleep in my bunk. We made hammocks and slept in RC facilities. Everything lashed down broke free. Still have dreams about it. The ship cavetated every twenty seconds when props came out of water. What a trip. My GQ station was on the bridge and waves were smacking the bridge. Never worked so hard, never played so hard and I’d do it again. We could write a book on those years.
Where do you live now? Rochester, NY What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SN-PN2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1969-1972 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 : Executive, Personnel Office Comments: I served in the Personnel Office, proper, and along with the Education Office under Chief Edward Such (who passed away about 2 years ago). My "hobby" and I made the Rota Base Newspaper and the European Armed Forces News (copies available). My second office was the Bacteriology Laboratory in the Medical Division where I worked as a Herpetologist on my off-hours. I continue to be well-known in Spain, and my biography (with photographs -- including one USN Official photo is soon to be published). Contact me anytime via e-mail.
Where do you live now? old bridge What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? e1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1979-1982 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? refit site 1 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 : 3rd division Comments: served in 3rd division was an actual barge between the as-32 holland and the drydock los alamos
Where do you live now? Longview, Texas What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MMC (SS) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1978 - 1980 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 : R-5 Comments: 2 years on board, great for my career, lousy for my marriage. :)
Where do you live now? Jacksonville, Florida What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SN What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 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 : Dental Comments: Came aboard Around August 1970. I wasn't rated so I did a tour in the galley until I was accepted to the Dental Department as a Dental Technician trainee. Great duty, especially in Rota...
Where do you live now? Greensboro, GA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MMFN What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1992 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? 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 : Valve Shop Comments: A short but great experience early in my Navy career. God bless!
Where do you live now? Catalina Island,CA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 91-93 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston SC-Apra Harbor Guam Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? Negative A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? Affirmative Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? Negative Department / Division / Shop : D1,R7 Comments: My time aboard was short,but eventful and exciting.i was able to experience the Charleston dry dock and the transit to Guam.there was so many memorable events. I'm grateful to have been a crew member. If offered a chance to reboard that vessel I would say aye aye in a heartbeat. I miss the Holland. "Poseidon Pro Pace". Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Where do you live now? Cullman, Al. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT3 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 : Sheetmetal Shop Comments: Had a great time!
Where do you live now? Mikado Michigan What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SFP3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1967-1969 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? 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 : Damage control was duty ship fitter and damage control Comments: While I was a board the Holland we had a boiler blow up. Luckily, it blew up the stacks and not out into the engine room almost took us off-line. when I read about the whole one after she was decommissioned, they never mentioned that all the shit footers worked around the clock fixing the stacks between the two boilers so we can start a boiler back up. I was disappointed that they did not mention that out of the shop they called me the shipyard welder if you know what that is work with a Lotta nice young men some I will never forget some I kept in touch with some are long gone. She was a fine ship and she had a fine crew and I had a chief and E9 tooth , by the name of Shaw, and I am better off in life knowing this man God bless all the young men and women who serve on the Holland when I was in there were no young women on her then but then again, I’m not too far from 90. God bless you all.
Where do you live now? Tampa Florida What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? TM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1986-1991 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charlston South Carolina 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 / W-1 / MK 48 - Torpedo Comments: We were a great crew and I miss everyone! "Big T"
Where do you live now? Tucson, Arizona What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ET1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1965-1966 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 ? Yes Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Inertial navigation systems Comments: After college in the NESEP program, I have worked on many defense and space application including underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site, the Voyager spacecraft at JPL and the Space Shuttle launch control system at Cape Kennedy. The Navy put me on the right track and I am forever grateful.
Where do you live now? Reading PA. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? OM2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1980-1982 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch 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 : r-2 Comments: I am originally from CT, now residing in PA. I was a OM3 , OPTICALMAN , Repaired periscopes , and other optical equipment. I remember, Steve Munn, Kip, Wolfe, Robin, and Peppermint Patty , our Div. officer. and many other fantastic People and times in the Holyloch. Do not hesitate to reach out. And seeing Pink Floyd in London and Moody Blues in Glasgow, and a crazy night out see the Dead Kennedys with Steve Munn. Don Grenier OM-2 610-743-0932 Scotland, San Diego, Jacksonville , 3 bases stationed at.
Where do you live now? Newton Iowa What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? FTG-3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1963-1964 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota Spain 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 : weapons systems repair Comments: only went on the shakedown to Mobil Al. Flew to Rota. Road a freighter back to Charlston for discharge.
Where do you live now? Ga What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? En3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1974 to1976 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Engeering 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 div Comments: Went aboard 1974 left 1977
Where do you live now? Ilwaco, WA What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SK2 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1980-1984 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch then 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 : S-5 then S-1 Comments: Discharged in 1984. Retired teacher and HS basketball coach. Lots of time now to remember the old days. Great memories of Scotland. Would love to hear from any of my shipmates.
Where do you live now? Leesburg Fl What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? LI 1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1980 to 1982 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loch 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 : Print Shop Comments: Looking for a shipmates LI 3 Julius Miller
Where do you live now? Asheville NC What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ET1(SS) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1972-1973 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston Shipyard 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 : W-6, Weapons QA Comments: Glad to find this list. I hope to find one of my shipmates, Doug Cambell
Where do you live now? Conway, Pa What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Sk3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1963-1965 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston/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 : Supply Comments: A lot of work during pre commissioning but still took our liberty card at night. Loved Rota a great learning experience. Some were tough lessons. |
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