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Geoffrey Gorman Email
08/22/14

Where do you live now? Massachusetts

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT2 to HT1

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/R-8/NDT LAB

Comments:
Great site


katherine Maxey 
08/21/14

Where do you live now? Brush Prairie, Wa

What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? EM3

What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1995-1996

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 ? Yes

Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No, ex husband was

Department / Division / Shop : E Div/ electrical/tool issue room

Comments:
Stationed on the USS Holland 1995-1996, lived in Guam 1995-2000. Afterwards stationed at NCTAMS and Big navy 9545 security. Married Name was Hoopes while in Guam.


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


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...  
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