Roland J. Girard left a comment on Navy Boiler Technicians
"The power of a HoleSnipe and Steam"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard left a comment on Navy Boiler Technicians
"Join in 1987 USS Guadalcanal, 26 years and still lovin it, BT's make it all happen. Honorably disch 1996 Sept. Oct 1st 1996, BT rating abolished. One of the last and proud of it !!!"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard replied to Douglas Karr's discussion Getting out the Word on NavyVets.com!
"Awesome site, great idea for Navy Vet. to reconnect. Served on USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) USS Sierra (AD-18), as a BT2. Once a HoleSnipe ALWAYS a HoleSnipe! L O L !!"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard left a comment on Navy Boiler Technicians
"Once a HoleSnipe, always a HoleSnipe,"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard left a comment for Richard C Bowren
"Hello Rich,
I do not know you but I also served on the Uss Guadalcanal (LPH-7) as a Boiler Tech. 1987-1990. I do not know if you know that there is a video on the sinking of our ship on utube. It is a must see."
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard left a comment for Martin Kinsey
"I was stationed on two diff. war ships and did two med. cruises. Meet alot of dedicated veterans to the mission of the US Navy as Boiler Technicians. First on the ship, last off. The heart and soul of a US Navy warship, Hole Snipes !! Watch the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard commented on Jerry Ballard(sw)SH1Ret's blog post A Sailor's Christmas
"Very very impressive !!!! I Love it !"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard left a comment for Martin Kinsey
"Well Marines fail to realize that their paycheck is issued to them by the Dept. of the Navy. We squids transport their gear to where they got to go. Yes a warship can help a Marine do their job, but that is what its all about. American Veterans…"
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard posted a discussion
Hello Fellow Holesnipes,I would like to know if any other fellow veterans have had the same problem as myself when it comes to military experience being considered for state certifications. I was a Boiler Tech. 2nd class, served on USS Guadalcanal…
Aug 21, 2019
Roland J. Girard posted a blog post
Looking for fellow Hole Snipes stationed on USS Guadalcanal 1987-1990, USS Sierra 1990-1993.
Aug 21, 2019