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!!
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.
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.
Where do you live now? Statesville, NC What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? YN3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1963-64 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 ? ? Where you part of the 1996 Decom Crew ? No Department / Division / Shop : Worked for Commander Aiken Comments: Looking back, this was one of the best times of my life. I remember all the subtle nuances of living aboard the Holland: the red sleeping lights at night, playing hearts, lying on the top deck at night on the way to Spain looking at the incredible, endless stars. I remember the intriguing smells of Spain as we moored in the bay the first night, the drunken nights at the EM Club and learning to play golf on the weekends at Rota. Most of all, I remember and miss so many shipmates I took for granted in those days. Those memories can never be replaced, duplicated or matched. I would especially love to hear from Jim 'Red' Brown (YN3), Robert Graeme III (PN3) and Commander Aiken. He was my first hero - and probably still the greatest one. If anyone remembers me, please call me at (704) 528-3308, or email me at johnstjohn44@hotmail.com. Time is running out...
Where do you live now? Washington, NJ What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? YN1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1991-1992 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? NWS Charleston, Goose Creek, ,SC Apara 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 Department / Division / Shop : Captain's Admin and Repair/R1/Admin Comments: I'm very active with a locally formed Veterans' group called GemVac Veterans. We meet in a vacuum cleaner store. We are recognized by the State of New Jersey. No formal meetings - just coffee/doughnuts,goodies/lots of BS!
Where do you live now? Waddington, NY What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1975-1978 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 : "A" Gang Comments: I truly enjoyed my time on the Holland. Made lots of friends and did some touring in Europe. Hoping to reunite with some old shipmates.
Where do you live now? Charlotte NC What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Cpl What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 88-91 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Goose Greek 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 : Marine Comments: Hope to see everyone at the reunion 2014
Where do you live now? Selah, Washington What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-4 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1977-1981 Holy Loche Scotland What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holy Loche 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 : Repair/R-2/96A/35E cal lab/type shop/watch repair Comments: I would like to contact or hear from anybody who served with me in Scotland
Where do you live now? Orlando, Florida What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Sk3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 79-81 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Holyloch/Dunoon, 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 : S1 Div. Supply Dept. Comments: I had much fun at all the little dance clubs their. All the rain and even when we had the biggest snow storm dunoon had ever seen in 1980. Love talking the ferry's over to grenoch and taking the train to Glasgow.Then sleeping on the train so you don't miss your boat. Good times. I learned how to play darts in Scotland.
Where do you live now? Ballard Utah What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1991-1994 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston SC and Guam USA 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 : Repair R-1 Shipfitter Shop Comments: I have very fond memories of serving aboard the USS Holland. I hope to be able to get in touch with some of the crew that I knew and find out how their life is going.
Where do you live now? Ballard Utah What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1991-1994 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston SC and Guam USA 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 : Repair R-1 Shipfitter Shop Comments: I have very fond memories of serving aboard the USS Holland. I hope to be able to get in touch with some of the crew that I knew and find out how their life is going.
Where do you live now? Spring, Texas What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HTCS (SW) What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1992-June 30, 1993 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? South Carolina , then 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 : R-1 LCPO Comments: Have many great memories while attached until my retirement in 1993. Was my pleasure to have served with so many fine young men and women not only in my division, but the command as a whole. I would welcome any and all emails from friends and former shipmates.
Where do you live now? Santa Fe, NM What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? E-4 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1965-67 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Rota and 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 : Marine Detachment Comments: I would be very pleased to hear from any former Marines from the Holland. Thanks.
Where do you live now? Sacramento California What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? TM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1963-1965 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Precomission,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 : weapons /W-5 Comments: Remember very well Manual Macedo, Willy Kemper and John Streeter. Had some great times in Spain. I was transfered to USS Bushlell AS-15
Where do you live now? Brunswick, Ga. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? TM3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1971-1973 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 Department / Division / Shop : Weapons/W-1/MK 14-16 Comments: Was scared to death when I arrived to my first ship. Messed cook for 4 months and made E-3 on the decks. finally went to W-1 div. TMC Ron White was my div. chief. Worked hard and played hard. Qualified on all aspects of torpedo handling including boat talker. We did a lot of torpedo handling. Brought the Holland back to Charleston in Dec. '73. the Simon Lake relieved us. During the turn over we were handling our last missile moving it to the sub. The large missile crane broke and dropped the missile back into the silo on the Holland. Scared the beJesue out of me. I just knew we were not going to Charleston. EOD came in safed the missile. it was shored up inside the silo so it wouldn't move and we left on time two days later. After arriving in Charleston we were moving a MK 37 torpedo to a boat and was pulling it out of the mag. Between the magazine and the 37 shop the air operated hoist snapped a link on the chain and the weapon free fell back into the mag. Asses and elbows were flying. Again no explosion but some hurt egos. Also that same week the torpedo crane was lowering the camel down so that subs could tie up and that crane broke and dropped the camel to the bottom of the river. By this time I was ready to leave which I did three months later to Orlando for MK 48 school. I would never trade this experience for anything else. Learned a lot, great shipmates, loved Rota, Spain.
Where do you live now? Chesapeake Va What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? MM1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 79 thru 82 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Site 1 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 : Agang Comments: Was station on site, started on the USS Loa Almos, cross deck to the holland and then cross deck to the Hunley.
Where do you live now? AGUANGA ca What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? Bm1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1975-1980 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 : Deck Comments: Time spent on the ship are very special times. I am always looking for old shipmates through the years. If you knew me please contact me. The very best to everyone who served on this wonderful ship.
Where do you live now? Texas What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? em3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 90-93 What Duty Command Site was the Holland at ? Charleston, SC & 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 : r3 Comments: I met some amazing people, most of which I still call friend. I got to see places that I would never have gotten to see otherwise. Thank you all for helping make my time on board the Holland a great time.
Where do you live now? Tampa, Fl. What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? HT1 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? 1971 - 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 : No Comments: I was attached to R-1. Ran the Shipfitter Shop.
Where do you live now? Muskegon MI What Was your Rank/Rate On The Holland? EN3 What Year (Timeline) where you on the Holland ? Sept 84 - May 87 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 : Engineering/M-DIV/Forword Engine Room Comments: Even though I didn't know it at the time and could never imagine I would ever say this, the happiest times of my life were spent aboard that ship. |
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