Thomas L. Holderfield replied to Joel Nielsen's discussion Politics in USS Prairie AD-15
"Hi Joel! Tom Holderfield here. Served on Prairie in the early 80s. I like politics too but we are on opposite ends of the spectrum. I used to be a conservative while in the Navy and voted for Reagan both times, etc. However, as conservatism has…"
Aug 21, 2019
Thomas L. Holderfield left a comment on RTC San Diego
"1977, Company 902 under Chief Petty Officer Belt, a Parachute Packer. I was the Education guy for the company. Being a little older (already went to college), I managed to get cut some slack as Belt could rely on me for some help. I remember the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Thomas L. Holderfield left a comment on USS Prairie AD-15
"Hi shipmates! I was a ship's crew IC-man on Prairie from 1980 thru 1982. I was the LPO most of that time. Ported in San Diego except in the yards in Long Beach at the end of my time on board. I was there when the first women were assigned to the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Thomas L. Holderfield posted a discussion in USS Fort Fisher LSD-40
Hey  Shipmates!  I was on the Fort from early 1979 until sometime in 1980.  I made a West Pac on here ('79).  I was an IC-man (made E-5 on the ship).  Dennis Fields was the LPO.  I transferred to the Prairie (AD-15) next.  I late went to Officer…
Aug 21, 2019
Thomas L. Holderfield posted a discussion in USS Sterett CG-31
Hi!  I was onboard the Sterett from 1984 thru 1987 while it was stationed at Subic Bay in the Philippines.  Served as Gunnery Officer and then Executive Department Head.  Look forward to meeting shipmates here!
Aug 21, 2019
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Aug 21, 2019