bobby Ridings replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Boot Camp And After in RTC San Diego
"I saw the Proteus many times while I was on active duty. The USS Holland AS-32 relived her when we reported to Rota Spain in March or April of 1964. I went on board her to the radio shack to pick up- something. I forget now what I had to pick up.…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Boot Camp And After in RTC San Diego
"I will do the best that I can;. Yes, the year that I was stationed on board the Greenlet was a very good year. Was the Greenlet home ported out of Pearl Harbor when you were on board. It would be nice if there could be a reunion of every one that…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Boot Camp And After in RTC San Diego
"I am trying. I enjoyed the year that I spent on board the Greenlet. I have several pictures of her. She was sold to the Greek Navy about six months after I left her. Would like to see her to see what she looks like. I was the lead radioman for over…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings left a comment on Plank Owners
"I am a plank owner of the U.S.S. . Holland  AS-32 which we put in commission on Sept. 7, 1963 at Charleston South Carolina."
Aug 21, 2019
leonard david nordenstrom replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Boot Camp And After in RTC San Diego
"wow! you joined later much than me. i was company 225. Thought the base closed shortly after my graduation. Apparently not.
I joined the USS PROTEUS. Had good times in subic......"
Aug 21, 2019
Alvin Jeffery Phillips replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Boot Camp And After in RTC San Diego
"Hey Ridings
I was on the Greenlet from January 1962 to November 1963, it was a great ship, some of the best years of my life. I hope you remain healthy and enjoy life.

A. J. Phillips SFM3 DV
Uss Greenlet ASR-10 1/62 --11/63"
Aug 21, 2019
Al Meller replied to bobby Ridings's discussion Navy Boot Camp in RTC San Diego
"Stationed in RTC San Diego 1984. Company 230 under Chief Stone. Chief Stone was a gunners mate in Vietnam. A old school vet with a wicked sense of humor. The first thing that comes to mind is him screaming get undressed and in those bunks under the…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings left a comment on Naval Station Norfolk
"Was stationed at Naval Station Norfolk on board the U.S.S. Wright, CC-2,.a communication command ship from June 1965 until December 1966. Enjoyed the time there as I made many friends there. Lived at Ocean View, one block from the Ocean View amus.…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings left a comment on Naval Station, Pearl Harbor HI
"Was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from January 1969 until August 1969 on board the U.S.S. Greenlet, ASR-10. Enjoyed the time that I was in Hawaii. Traveled to several of the Hawaiian islands and several cities on Oahu. Left in Aug. to go to Viet…"
Aug 21, 2019
bobby Ridings left a comment for William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS)
"Thank you for giving me the chance to join such a great group
people. I try to collect as much of Navy items and stories
that I can. I enjoy working with models of all kinds of ships.
I would love to get a model of the U.S.S. Holland (AS-32), if
was…"
Aug 21, 2019
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