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Thomas E Dyke Email
08/13/14

Where do you live now? wichita kansas 2220 walnut

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Im2

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1973 1974

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? span

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 : r2

Comments:
My phone is 316-806-7161 give me s call


Ronald Weaver Email
08/10/14

Where do you live now? Jupiter FL

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E4 Boatswains Mate

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1979-1981

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 : Deck Div & Boat Div

Comments:
Operated cranes and drove liberty boats.


Willie Smith Jr. Email
08/08/14

Where do you live now? Flatwoods, KY

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E4

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1968-1969

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston & 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 : Forward Engine Room

Comments:
Good Duty on the USS Holland!


James Russo Email
08/07/14

Where do you live now? PA

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-4 SF

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Oct.1969-Oct.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 : Repair Pipe Shop

Comments:
Enjoyed my duty time on the Holland,my shipmate.
Would love to have that time back


Bobby Godfrey Email
08/05/14

Where do you live now? Leesburg Al

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? SK3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1969-1971

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 : S-6 Subsat

Comments:
Had a great time on the Holland.  Still friends with a lot of shipmates. 


Tony DuMosch Email
07/28/14

Where do you live now? Loveland, Co.

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-1 to E-4

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Aug 1978 to Jun 1981

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Lcoh, 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 : A-Div

Comments:
Looks like a pretty good crew keeping the memories alive. Thanks for creating this site.


RONNIE HULLETT 
07/27/14

Where do you live now? CLEVELAND OHIO

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? FN -EM-3 -EM-2

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 03-64 TO 05-66

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? CHARLESTON 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 : ELECT R-3 X-51

Comments:
LOVED  EVERY THING ABOUT USS HOLLAND THE BEST DUTY OF THE FOUR YEARS I WAS IN THE NAVY


Andrea McEnaney (Sulpher) Email
07/23/14

Where do you live now? Grove City, OH

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? DT3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1983-1986

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? NWS, 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

Comments:
Hardest and best duty station I had. 


Raymond Acocella Email
07/22/14

Where do you live now? Dover, DE

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? BM2

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1993 - 1995

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Agana, 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 : 1st/2nd Division

Comments:
I spent 2 years aboard the USS Holland and learned a lot. Seems like a life time ago, but still have good "sea-stories" of my time onboard. I was in charge of the Boats Decks, Ship Sides, etc... We worked hard and played hard! If anyone remembers me, drop me a line. As Always, may you have "Fair Winds and Following Seas"


Jim Kielek 
07/08/14

Where do you live now? Baltimore, Maryland

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HM2, HM1, HMC, CWO2, ENS, LTjg, LT

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1977 - 1992

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? HolyLoch, Scotland, NWS Charleston, SC

Are you a USS Holland AS-32 Plank-Owner ? No, but plank owner of NR AS-32 Holland 3206

A USS Holland AS-32 ShellBack ? No, but USNS Comfort Shellback

Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No

Department / Division / Shop : Medical

Comments:
I was fortunate enough to have served as a member of the Holland's Reserve Detachment 3206 from July 1977 until the unit's disestablishment in 1992.  During that time, I worked as a Hospital Corpsman and later as a Physician Assistant.  I performed AT periods on the Holland while in HolyLoch, Scotland, the Charleston Naval Shipyard and for many consecutive years at NWS North Charleston.  I enjoyed the operational Navy so much, that I found a way to stay affililated with the Holland despite being advanced to Chief Petty Officer, being commissioned as a Warrant Officer (Physician Assistant) and later being converted to Ensign in the Medical Service Corps.  I am excited to have recently learned of the Holland Association, and look forward to participating in its reunions.


Paul Critchett Email
07/05/14

Where do you live now? Santa Rosa, California

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MR3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Feb. '66 to July '68

What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota, Spain & Charleston, S.C.

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 Division, X31A, Machine Shop

Comments:
The Navy and the USS Holland were the best things that happened to me in my young life. I had the great good fortune to "stand on giant's shoulders" from whom I learned so very much. I often think of the guys I served with and wonder how and where they are. What a great bunch of guys!

It is sad to hear that the Holland has gone to scrap. I tried to find her at the Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay for one last look but no luck. 


Charles Van Horn Email
06/30/14

Where do you live now? Spring Hill FL

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? ENC

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Feb 76-Feb 78

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 : Fwd Eng Rm

Comments:
It Was An Experience


Derek Sauls Email
06/29/14

Where do you live now? Indianapolis, IN

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? IC1

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1993-1996

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 : Engineering /E/Ship's Force IC Shop

Comments:
Just wandering by and saw the AS-32 Association online.


Frank Johnson Email
06/26/14

Where do you live now? Kearney, MO

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT2

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1975-1976

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-1 Div Sheetmetal Shop

Comments:
I cross decked from the USS Canopus to the USS Holland to spend my remaining active duty time in Scotland.  I have since returned to Scotland for many a holiday as well as retiring from the US Navy Reserves.  It was a great time in my life.  It is always a great day to have been a sailor!!!!


William Hardy Email
06/10/14

Where do you live now? Independence, Mo.

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT 3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 79 / 80

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 : DC Division

Comments:
I didn't become a Plank Owner until I transferred to the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 after serving on the Holland. Also didn't become a 'Royal Diamond" Shellback until aboard the Vinson too ! We did go to Plymouth , England and a year or so later to Bergin , Norway tho !  I am now a Disabled Veteran (100%) due most likely to my service aboard the Holland , and a two time Cancer Survivor . Would like to hear from any of DC guys from 79 / 80 if they still around !  


Michael Lipscomb Email
06/04/14

Where do you live now? Winston Salem NC

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-5

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1978-1982

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 : Engineering / E / IC Shop

Comments:
Looking for old mates


Woodrow W. Cosby Email
06/02/14

Where do you live now? Hampton Roads, Va.

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? GMT1

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 82-85

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 ? yes

Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? no

Department / Division / Shop : Weapons/W-3 Division

Comments:
What a blast serving on the Holland...alot of good memories an our around the world cruise plus our liberty port in Perth Australia...  


Joseph A. Sares Email
05/28/14

Where do you live now? Jacksonville, Florida

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Seaman Apprentice

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1970-1971

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 : Dental

Comments:
This brought back some great memories from my short tenure onboard this great ship.  Rota, Spain was terrific as well.  I would love to be able to find out where I might get a good quality photo of the USS Holland.  Thanks for the memories!!


Bunny Hamlin Email
05/25/14

Where do you live now? Albany Ga

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? YnSN/YN3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Feb 1983-March 195

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 : Admin

Comments:
I was happy to have had the chance to be a part of the USS Holland (AS-32) crew, though it was a short period of time.  I really don't have a lot of memories, as alot of you probably do, it was just another 9-5 boring job to me.  But, I was a crewmember and proud of it.  Was thrilled to have made a world cruise - not many folks can say they have been around the world.  Unfortunately, the CO at the time, Capt Broadfield (aka Capt BeNo) didn't allow us to really SEE the world.  I loved what I saw - and will always cherish the liberty time I had while there.  Through facebook, I have been able to re-connect with some shipmates.  May the Holland always live within our hearts.


michael page Email
05/18/14

Where do you live now? salt lake city utah

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? e4 sh3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1993-1995

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 : supply s3

Comments:
First command meant in saseoboo with working party on first day shcm rao was my lcpo. Lpo was sh1 manundo would love to catch up with some old shipmates. Mr kessel motivated me to get esws before I left.
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