Notes From my Guest

Submitted by
Name: Bob Dingman
From: Laconia, NH
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Old Snipe, Thanks for this great website. I was an EM2 during Vietnam. I was on the USS New Jersey BB-62, from her Recommissioning in Philly (6 APR 1968)till her decommissioning in Bremerton (17 DEC 1969). I worked in Electrical Distribution in the Enginerooms and Firerooms....a "Snipe" was I. I am looking for any former E Division shipmates from the USS NJ Vietnam Era. Since 2004, we have located 96 out of 130 EM and IC men who were on her during Vietnam, 41 years ago. Many of us get together every year at the USS New Jersey Veterans Association's yearly reunions. Thanks for your service, Bob Dingman, EM2

Added: July 30, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Brian Bailey
From: Roanoke, VA
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great site Holesnipe. I'm a retired GSEC, served onboard John L. Hall (FFG-32), John Hancock (DD-981) decom crew, Vicksburg (CG-69) made Chief there, McFaul (DDG-74). Reading the "Snipes Lament" sends me back wishing I were growling at those faithful engineers in the hole. I worked for some great leaders that taught me how to lead, and had tons of outstanding sailors that I led day to day. I raise my mug of rum to those Snipes that served before me, with me, and continue to serve in the bowels of the ship. Keep up the good work.

Added: July 16, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Brandon Beck
From: Montgomery, Alabama
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Really like this site.Very motivating.Now serving on the USS GLAGIATOR (MCM 11).On deployment in the Persian Gulf in a country called Bahrain. I love my job,but i hate the 120 or above heat in the hole.

Added: June 14, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Fred Newman
From: MI.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great site! Onboard the USS Rogers DD876 74-78 FFRM and AFTFFR.
FF

Added: June 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: John Mark Suarez
From: Edinburg, TX
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Served as a snipe on USS CAMDEN AOE-2(Decomissioned) Bremerton, WA.

Admin reply: I knew that ship in fact I remember when it was commissioned. I still know a gent that was Chief Snipe aboard her in the late 60's or 70's. Jack Sweet. Do you know him?
TT

Added: May 4, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Web Snipe
From: Bend Oregon
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Oops!! Noticed that this guest book was not receiving comments any more! I just fixed that. Please Go ahead and post now.

Old Snipe

Added: May 4, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Janise Zapanta
From: San Diego
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello. My husband is MMCM Master Chief Zapanta from the USS Bonhomme Richard. The longest Man on Board. 6 years and just re-enlisted for 3 more years !!! I am his biggest Fan. (his wife) He has 27 years in the Navy. The USS Bonhomme Richard Facebook has a nice article on him. But what I really want to find out is where I can get a T shirt that says Old Snipes never Die..... I want to badly to find this for him but I am having a hard time. Can you please help me... Janise Zapanta

Added: December 2, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Kelley D Jones EN1(sw)
From: Osceola, Iowa
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
A quick note of thanks, I have not seen the snipes lamenant for many years since i got out of the service.

Added: November 29, 2009

Submitted by
Name: robert crouch
From: garland, tx
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
retired mm1. hole snipe, last served onboard uss boxer lhd-4. pit lpo. retied now missing the pit !!!

Added: November 20, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Kevin J. Mann
From: St. Louis Missouri
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Served on the USS Okinawa 79 - 81 A-Div. Boat Shop

Added: November 17, 2009