NOTE from Sheldon, webmaster@mnseabees.org   If you make contact with old friends, shipmates, or whomever maybe you could drop us an e-mail telling us about it.  We sometimes wonder if this guestbook is effective in reuniting people.

name: Michael T. Rizor
email: spicnspanmike at gmail.com
location: Nashville, Tn.
Date: August 16, 2010

comment:
Would like to hear from Commander R. A. Alexander USNMCB4, 72-75. Thanks

name: Tim Shalk
email: timshalk at comcast.net
location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: August 09, 2010

comment:
Hi there.....
I was a Corpsman attached to MCB10 from March of 1969 until February of 1970. I did not return to Vietnam with the Battalion because my discharge date was Feb of 1970.....was anyone out there at Port Hueneme during the rotation in '69? If so, we probably crossed paths on the base, or in the hills on bivouac....Great website. Thank you!!!

name: Susan K. Johnston
email: tzarina at san.rr.com
location: San Diego, California
Date: July 30, 2010

comment:
My father, James Grant Kerr, was in the Seabees until his retirement in 1970. He passed away at the end of 2000. In going through old papers and photos of his that my brother had stored, I found many pictures of him on Midway Island, Adak and Kodiak, Alaska, etc. and was hoping to get stories from anyone who might have known him during his service. I know he was stationed at Port Hueneme in Oxnard, California around 1949, 1950 through 1957 when we came to San Diego. Any old friends out there?

Am also trying to track down an Al Green, who was stationed at Port Hueneme in the summer of 1948. I believe he was from North Carolina.

name: John O'Brien
email: johnob48 at cox.net
location: Peoria, AZ
Date: July 21, 2010

comment:
A book I wrote titled "Hardest Job in the U.S. Navy Seabees" is available now through Author House Publishing Co. The link below has more information.
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=72863
Color 8.5x8.5 $20.00 or call 888-280-7715

The book has 100 photographs along with short stories from my two tours in Vietnam, 1967-1969, MCB-10 and CBMU-301, I was located in the Northern I Corps area.

Life member, Navy Seabee Veterans of America.
Island x-5, West Valley, AZ

name: Jerry Decius
email: jdwhitworth at yahoo.com
location: Northern California
Date: July 17, 2010

comment:
I was in MCB-9 from December 1959 until September of 1963. If you were in 9 at the same time, I'd like to hear from you.  It's been a long time.  Went to my first All Seabee Reunion (2010) down at Hueneme a few weeks ago.  Brought back a lot of old memories. Knocked the cobwebs loose. Once a Seabee, always a Seabee I guess

name: Marilyn
email: doxy920 at hotmail.com
location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Date: July 14, 2010

comment:
I am looking for any Seabees stationed in Bermuda 1952-1956.  If you were stationed there did you know Jim Felton?  He was in construction & electrical unit.  Would love to hear from you.....Blessings to all.

name: Kayla Davis
email: KayD9487 at yahoo.com
location: Plainville CT
Date: July 09, 2010

comment:
I was never in. However my father was in the MCB 4 Charlie Company and is trying to locate some of the men that he was With.  If anybody knows him please contact me.  His name is Tommy Davis and was enrolled around 1978 or so.  Please help Me help my father.  Thank you!!!

name: Matt Crouse
email: vetusaster at gmail.com
location: Iowa
Date: June 30, 2010

comment:
Diego Garcia 74-75 Delta Co. Bu
Home Port Port Hueneme, Point Magu and Camp Pendleton Range Coach among other things Looking for friends served with including Jim Byers, Tim Stewart, Kennedy and others.

name: Mike Anderson
email: Flooddog97 at aol.com
location: Spring Lake Park, MN
Date: June 29, 2010

comment:
I was with MCB 22.. 1968-69 at Red Beach Da Nang and with MCB 121...1969-70 on detachment at Din Bon about 40 miles south of Da Nang. 22 has a reunion every other year. Some of my fellow Bees that attend ... John Katerberg, MI...Jerry Coleman, VT...Sam Stitt, MI...

Mike Welling, MT... Chief Luther Hall, OK...OP Brown, WI...Lee Shultz, NY...Brad Rody, WA...Bob McGuire, IN. All of us would love to hear from anyone else from MCB 22.

name: Steve Piehl
email: stvpiehl at yahoo.com
location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: June 27, 2010

comment:
1968-1970 MCB-4 delta co, Looking for fellow Bees that served in Vietnam spring of 69 deployment to Danang Camp Adner.  Detached to Hill 55 summer of 1969, some scary times but at same time some of the best experiences of my life.  Lost my address book with all my buddies addresses.  Any help would be appreciated.

name: Michael Binney
email: binneycpfd at hotmail.com
location: Walla Walla
Date: June 26, 2010

comment:
I am researching usnmcb-4 72-75 for my father who was highly decorated for his services.  If you have any info or know where I can find some please send me any leads.  Thanks again, Michael Binney

name: Carol Nunes
email: gmamadog at yahoo.com
location: cape cod mass
Date: June 24, 2010

comment:
my brother, Dave Nnunes, was nmcb5 from 1978-1981. he spent time in guam and diego garcia(1980). i am looking for anyone who served with him during those years.

name: Larry Swanson
email: ldswan420 at gmail.com
location: St. Cloud, MN
Date: June 20, 2010

comment:
My dad served as a Seabee (CM1) in WWII in North Africa and the Pacific. He passed away in 2004 but thoroughly convinced me of his love for the "Bees" while I was growing up. I enlisted in 1967 (Boot camp at GLakes)and reported to Davisville, MCB-53, as a "Steelworker Striker." We deployed to Camp Adener (sp?), Danang, in Jan. 1968, just in time for Tet. Second deployment in 1969, with MCB 58, cut short due to injury. Spent two months at USNH Guam and three months back at USNH GLakes and finished my enlistment (SW3) at Gulfport in Oct. 1970. Will never forget my Seabee stint. Anyone still out there?? (Mike Garrett, Walter Shkapich, Will Cherett).
Thank you for this opportunity.

name: Victor Buchanan
email: vbuchan1 at yahoo.com
location: Kansas City MO
Date: June 19, 2010

comment:
served from 81to87.  Served in acb1 the bone and nmcb5 with two westpacks.  I was a sw3.  If any of my friends see this please respond.   Terry Clary you out there?

name: Robert F. Owen
email: kiam at xtra.co.nz
location: Christchurch New Zealand
Date: June 16, 2010

comment:
I was with NMCB11 and NMCB40 in vietnam . I was with NMCB11 when we had the big blast in 1966

name: Bill Vacanti
email: wl_vacanti at yahoo.com
location: STP 94-95
Date: June 14, 2010

comment:
I worked the STP plant 94-95 along with Many SeaBees, what great young men always there to help out and learn what is going on. Looking for 2nd. Class Blue, we had a little band and played at the VFW. Also there was Vince Corbin 1st Class, and my Bud. Frank Coat. There was also a young lady Elain Grimes 1st. Class. I will never forget the times we had on ADAK.

name: Russ Harlan
email: callruss at msn.com
location: Bellingham WA State
Date: June 13, 2010

comment:
First duty station was with MCB 10 in Port Hue. Calif. Went to Builders school then re-joined the battalion in DaNang in 1966. Was sent to shore duty at Monkey Mtn DaNang in 1967-68.

Best place to be - the Seabees!

name: Kay Rasmussen
email: kayrasmussen at aol.com
location: Utah
Date: June 10, 2010

comment:
I was with MCB 10. I had been career Navy for 18 years when I was assigned to the Seabees in 64/65. I went to Camp Pendleton for training and then to Okinawa. From there we went to Chu Lai.  I watched Fred Quarnstrom's video last night.  It is wonderful.  It brought back some good memories I have of that time.

name: Richard R. Littlefield, BUL2, USNMCB4
email: rlittlefield at centurytel.net
location: Wentzville, MO 63385
Date: June 09, 2010

comment:
One deployment to Rota, Spain in 1965 and one deployment to Chu Lai, RVN, 1965-66. Have great memories of my days as a Seabee. Have visited the Seabee Museum in Davisville, R.I. Would like further in-formation about Seabee reunions.

name: Art Murray (BUH 2)
email: art at artmurray.com
location: No. Calif
Date: June 05, 2010

comment:
I served with Charlie Company of NMCB 10 from 1967 - 1969. Started out in beautiful Camp Carrol. As many others have previously stated, we were giving the experience of a lifetime. Where else could a young guy gain experience like this. Attending "A" and "B" schools were a benefit for me during all my working life. I would not trade it for anything. Welcome home Seabees!

name: John McPhee
email: mcpheepei at gmail.com
location: Inverness, FL
Date: June 02, 2010

comment:
Was with "10" for the 68-69 tour. Served in Camp Evans, Hue, Phu Bai, LZ Sallee, up and down RT1 on culvert sections. Like to find Dean Garmoe, Carl Merril, Nick Guliani and any other survivors of Delta and Charlie Co's. CAN DO

name: Michelle Dancho
email: shelly_ray70 at yahoo.com
location: Pittsburgh, pa
Date: June 02, 2010

comment:
My grandfather was a Seabee in WWII, he was in Guam.  My Dad is trying to find out in what unit he served.  My Dad does have some pictures and all, but nothing giving a clue as to what unit his Dad served in. Any info on where to look would be helpful or if any happens to know my Grandfather and could send me a message, his name was John Dancho Jr.

name: Stacy German
email: slgut at yahoo.com
location: Boynton Beach, Florida
Date: June 01, 2010

comment:
My father was in the 107th Seabees in the 1940's stationed on the Island of Tinian.  Is there anyone that knew Jack German from the Bronx New York?
Stacy German

name: William Medford
email: williammedford46 at yahoo.com
location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Date: June 01, 2010

comment:
I was a Personnelman 3rd class, deployed twice to Vietnam with MCB4, first time to Camp Hoover at Hill 327 a stone's throw from Danang Airbase. Second tour began when I accompanied Alpha Co on advanced party in Feb 68, within 72 hours of Tet had landed at Phu Bai, artillery base hammering Hue City a few miles away. I worked mostly as battalion courier/mailman/test giver, and itinerant laborer wherever I stopped overnight. Flew into Khe Sanh twice to our detachment there during 1st deployment in 67, got fogged, rained, in, the airstrip was ripped up by mortars, so stayed a couple of weeks, got exposed to rabid dog along with 2 or 3 hundred other Seabees and Marines who played with the cute little black dog. Our battalion's C Company built the Liberty Bridge, the single biggest construction project of the Vietnam war. See our H Company salon on FaceBook.

name: Jodi King Eastwood
email: jodik1959 at yahoo.com
location: Haleyville, AL
Date: May 29, 2010

comment:
My grandfather, Charles F. King, a stocky red-head from Chickasha, Oklahoma, was in the Seabees during WW II, as was my great-uncle Ben Beets. . .I know my grandfather was on Guadalcanal, but he passed away when I was 9, so I know very little.  He brought a war club home, and a photo of a native holding the severed head of a Japanese spy.  Both were lost in a fire.  Anyone remember him?

name: Ben Frataccia UT 1 Ret,
email: seabeeut1 at gmail.com
location: Deming, New Mexico
Date: May 22, 2010

comment:
Server with the BET from 1964-1985
Always a Be and Damm Proud of it..
From Naples , Italy 1965-67- MCB 128 67-68 . MCB 6 69 , MCB 71 70 , Siginolla ( sp ) det Crete 70-72 , CBU 407 Corpus Christi 72-75 , NMCB 5 75-78 , NAS Bermuda 78-79 . NMCB 3 79-82 and CBC Gulfport 82-85

Sometimes were rough but would not trade my experience for anything...

name: Richard M. Kuklok
email: rick.kuklok at yahoo.com
location: Acton, CA. 93510
Date: May 21, 2010

comment:
Hello, I joined the Navy Seabee's in 1968. I lived in Delano, Minn. at the time of my enlistment. I was a Crane operator in the Bee's serving in MCB 9. I completed a tour in Okinawa, rebuilding Camp Kinser for the first large Marine pull-down of troops out of V.N. I was a IPO based on my background with heavy equipment.  I joined the Navy Seabee's to help my Country win in Vietnam.  I never received orders to serve in V.N. however, I believe I contributed to the over all effort. I was a Proud Navy SeaBee, and still am Proud of serving my Country as a SeaBee. Regards to all Navy Seabee's! Richard Kuklok

name: Terry Hannah
email: terryhannah12 at yahoo.com
location: MCB62 Dong Ha
Date: May 19, 2010

comment:
e03 in 1969 in Dong Ha.  Looking for any Seabees in Dong Ha MCB 62 at this time

name: Bob King
email: mbking at eot.com
location: Perham, MN
Date: May 13, 2010

comment:
Was attached to MCB10 Sep 1963-Jan 1966. Joined the main body (after steelworker school) at Sangley Point PI working on dependent housing. I was painting window louvers and later caulking all of the Builders errors. Stayed on with the delayed party. Loved that Sam Miguel. Back to Port Hueneme then Guam. Shipped out to detachment on Midway Island for duration of deployment working on Brig and gymnasium. Back to Hueneme and training on operation Silverlance at Camp Pendelton. Went to Okinawa as ready battalion and soon to Chu Lai working 4 on and 8 off laying the runway matting. I never seen so much sand. After walking in this stuff everyday the saying was "You could kick an elephant in the ass and knock him down". The day I was to leave for discharge in August 1965 I had my bags packed and went to pickup my orders for departure. No dice. The official word had just arrived of a 4 month extension. What a shocker! Anyway I finally got discharged from Port Hueneme in Jan 1966. Had a great time seeing the world.

name: Ben Bilderback
email: lyman369 at embarqmail.com
location: PO BOX 566,Anthony,Fl.32617
Date: May 03, 2010

comment:
I was with MCB-3 at Kubasaki,Okinawa 1958-1961 mainly doing plumbing and pipelines.Had some good times and some bad times but for sure will never forget the experience.My wife visited there last year and Kubasaki is no more.It's wall to wall housing now.I also went to Diego Garcia with MCB-40 before the runway was barely started.We went in by ship.If anyone remembers me,feel free to email me.

Ben

name: Allen Hoffman
email: allenehoffman at gmail.com
location: New Ulm Minnesota
Date: April 25, 2010

comment:
I was in MCB 1 on Diego Garcia in 71-72;' Guam in 72-73 and Rota Spain in 74. If anybody knows anything about John J. Pearson, better know as 'Squeak' I would appreciate it.
Allen Hoffman

name: Dennis liberty
email: dliberty at swcp.com
location:
Date: April 18, 2010

comment:
I am seeking information on my father ,H.F.Liberty. base 21,WW2.amphib base ,korea

name: William ( Bill ) Trace
email: williamtrace at windstream.net
location: Newark, Ohio
Date: March 30, 2010

comment:
I was with NMCB #3 1959-1961 at Kubasaki, Okinawa and worked at MCAF Futema at the B.O.Q. and the woodshop. I then went to Midway Island to work in public works, I worked in the electrical power plant 1961 - 1962 ( about 22 months in all ). I ended up in NMCB # 128 and went to Marble Mountain in Da Nang, Vietnam on the first tour, second tour to Vietnam with 128 was to the combat base in Quang Tri, Vietnam.

I'm trying to find an old 128 buddy of mine from Da Nang by the name of Kyrill Borissow Jr.

name: Gary Mortensen
email: glmortensen at bevcomm.net
location: United States
Date: March 19, 2010

comment:
First commander of Island X2 Minnesota.   Keep up the good job.  I now work at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Mpls.  I am a chef there. I went back to school after being laid off and became a chef. Keep in Touch.
Gary

name: Keith (Kacy) Johnston
email: circlej9120 at yahoo.com
location: Kewanee Il
Date: April 05, 2010

comment:
I was in MCB10 between 67-69 serving two tours. Sent to Adak - Want to hear from Danny Baier, Rick Huggett, O C Johnson and anyone who served in KheSanh

name: EO1 James Cameron USN Ret.
email: Tood1921 at Yahoo.com
location: Debary Fl.
Date: March 27, 2010

comment:
After four years in the US Army, I joined the Seabees in 68. I made Naval tours to Vietnam, Rota Spain, Guam, GETMO Cuba, Okinawa Japan, Diego Garca.  Been in four CB Battalions NMCBs 121,74,62, and 3.  Total military time in 21 years.  My home of records is Minnesota, because that is where I joined up.

name: Fred Quarnstrom
email: quarn at uw.edu
location: Seattle WA
Date: March 15, 2010

comment:
I just uploaded video from Chu Lai Vietnam in 1965. I was stationed with MCB-10 and made the amphibious assault at Chu Lai. The Seabees had a functional airfield in 35 days. In addition to being a dentist I was also the photographic officer. I got a lot of video from choppers while with the photographers. There is also a bit of video of me removing abscessed teeth from our mascot BoBo the bear.

It dawned on me that these home movies are approaching history.

Go to http://vimeo.com/10196438
and enjoy.

Note from Sheldon: Absolutely AWESOME!!!  Do not miss this video!!!

name: Denson Ingram
email: da.ingram at verizon.net
location: Texas
Date: February 27, 2010

comment:
I was attached to MCB 71 then assigned to Sun Valley/Camp Fogarty training facility as a military training instructor from 1966-1968.   Had several instructor friends.  Wendel Rand from Rocky Face, Ga. Chester Brown from S. Carolina, several others.  BUL Second Class.

name: Ralph S. Bean
email: porkinbakin at comcast.com
location: Spokane WA
Date: February 26, 2010

comment:
MCB 3 1959 1962 Okinawa Camp Kubasaki Bur 3 was going down list of people sean ml;ot of name I knew Paul Banta for one got out nin 62 oct. went back in reserve in 77 retired in 98 at 59 yrs. old.  Lot of changes. ret, buc. Will try to remember to get back to this.  Also Seen Larry Murphy in Iowa a few years back.  Am now in CB Vets Island 6 AQT Spokane, WA if interested call  509 326 2038 I love my sea bees.

name: Cecil Farmer
email: ccfarmer at surry.net
location: North Carolina
Date: February 18, 2010

comment:
Served with NMCB One from 1984-1989 as CE. Would like to contact anyone who served with me.

name: Don (bud) Rolls
email: dnrolls at yahoo.com
location: Austin, Texas
Date: February 15, 2010

comment:
I was with mcb62 from 1969 to 1973.In Gulfport for Camille, then to Vietnam first on hill 55 and then down in the delta.  Next it was Gitmo and then Diego Garcia in 72 and 73.I did get to see the Bob Hope show on Christmas day 1972.It seems weird that so much time has passed since those days.

name: Robert Rogstad
email: robrogstad at aol.com
location: Farmington, Minnesota
Date: February 07, 2010

comment:
My Grandfather, Frederick J Foster, was a WWII SeaBee who was stationed in the Pacific.  I believe he was on Guadalcanal at one point operating a water de-salinization plant.  I would welcome any other information I can find on his service.

Note from Webmaster:  The below could be construed as a bit of "spam" but in reading it there seems to be some good information for veterans so I've posted it here.  We have absolutely no affiliation with the below organizations, only posting it in the hope that it might help others.

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name: Donna R. Wallace
email: dwallace559 at roadrunner.com
location: Statesville, NC
Date: January 25, 2010

comment:
My dad Hubert G. Reavis was a Seabee on Guam in 1945.  I know he unloaded ships.  He is still living and is 86 will be 87 in March. I have some pictures of him I could send and will look up his regiment. I am sure he would love to be able to hear from anyone he knew. His daughter Donna R. Wallace I know about the attacks, I tried to go on a site about Guam and received a virus on my computer. I know he would love to see any pictures of which he has some that was made on Guam. Thank you

name: Chris Dethman
email: cedethman at hotmail.com
location: Powell Butte, Oregon
Date: January 18, 2010

comment:
Served in Phu Bai 1966-1968. Just checking if anyone is still out there. Please write.

name: Chris Dethman
email: cedethman at hotmail.com
location: Powell Butte, Oregon
Date: January 18, 2010

comment:
Served in Phu Bai 1966-1968. Just checking if anyone is still out there. Please write.

name: Frank M. Sapien
email: f.sapien at hotmail.com
location: Carlsbad, NM
Date: January 17, 2010

comment:
Served in MCB 10 D Co. 1972-1975, NAS Barber's Pt., HI 1976-1979

name: Bill Campbell
email: pls.camp at isp.com
location: Sylacauga Al.
Date: January 09, 2010

comment:
My father was in the Seabees WW2.  He was with the 123rd.  Any info about the 123rd during WW2 would be appreciated.  His name was Robert E. Campbell (Zeke).  ~~  billc

name: Ray Miller
email: rmiller at pacificcaddesign.com
location: San Diego, Ca. 92123
Date: January 07, 2010

comment:
MCB-10 from 62 thru late 65. Served mainly in Guam, Viet Nam and Coronado. My learning experience and training from the Seabees gave me the confidence to open a Mechanical Contractor firm at 28 years of age. Now founder and president of Pacific Cad Design producing 3D Construction Mech-Duct-Pipe-Plbg-Elect Shop Dwgs on large complex Industrial and Hospital projects. Any Seabee (young or old) passing though San Diego please stop by and say "Hello". (619)228-2285

name: Frederick M.Jenness
email: freddiemackjenness at comcast.net
location: Golden Valley, MN.
Date: December 31, 2009

comment:
Engineering Aid, MCB-3, 1968-1970, Seabee Team 0312. Looking for other Seabees 1968-1970.

name: Michael J Zimmer Sr
email: zimmgin at verizon.net
location: North Haledon NJ 07508
Date: December 26, 2009

comment:
I was in a detachment in Cape Hatteras NC in 1954 for six months then went to Daviesville RI then to Argentia Newfoundland for six months. Transferred to MCB-4

name: Jim Cobb
email: jtractorcobb at gmail.com
location: Coventry, Vt
Date: December 26, 2009

comment:
I was in the Seabees first in 1972 at Siple station at the south pole and than again the next year at the actual south pole station . I also served my final year help building the commissary building on the navel station in Bermuda. I was a builder

name: Frederick M.Jenness
email: freddiemackjenness at comcast.net
location: Golden Valley, MN.
Date: December 31, 2009

comment:
Engineering Aid, MCB-3, 1968-1970, Seabee Team 0312. Looking for other Seabees 1968-1970.

name: Fred Ridder
email: fridder at comcast.net
location: Hillsborough, NJ
Date: December 25, 2009

comment:
My late father, Otto Ridder, was a construction electrician (and unit postmaster) in the 101st Seabees during WWII, serving at Hollandia, New Guinea. (He was transferred stateside before the unit was moved to Subic Bay, Philippines.) After the war he stayed in the Reserves, and advanced to Master Chief Utilitiesman in the early '60s. After retiring from the US Post Office he taught for several years at Port Hueneme until the Navy required him to retire at age 62.

name: Michael J. Bisbano
email: mbiz at juno.com
location: Hampton, NH
Date: December 21, 2009

comment:
I was drafted in 1972 and instead of going in the Army, I joined the Navy, went to Boot in Great Lakes, ending up in the Seabees. Attended Steelworker "A" School at Port Hueneme, CA., then was assigned to MCB-1 out of Davisville, RI.  Went to Guam in 1973, when we built Camp Covington.  Looking for Jerry Duletzke (Bay City Mich.?), Jerry Czaban (Philly, PA.?) and Steve (Pineapple) Rezentes (Charleston, RI.?)

name: Arthur "Mike" Byam
email: boomer829 at yahoo.com
location: Oxon hill, MD.   20745
Date: December 19, 2009

comment:
Was in sea bees in the 103rd with detachment 1504 and 1509 on Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian and Guam with home port at heuneme during 1948 to 1951.  Would love to hear from anyone of that era.  Was in boot camp at great lakes company 49 in 1947

name: Jim Piccotti
email: mcb7jimmyp at hotmail.com
location: olyphant Pa
Date: December 14, 2009

comment:
I was an EO-3 in MCB-7. I was in Da Nang from 1967 to 1968 and Dong Ha. Anyone out there like to e-mail me just to shoot the bull like to hear from you.

name: EAD3 Tommy P. Wilson
email: Tommy.P.Wilson at gmail.com
location: Bulls Gap, TN
Date: December 13, 2009

comment:
MCB 128, H Co. DaNang '67-68, Gulfport, MS

name: Paul Whidden
email: paulwhidden at yahoo.com
location: Lake Placid , Fl
Date: December 12, 2009

comment:
Been looking for Dennis J Randolph. I lost contact after mcb128 was decommissioned.

name: Joe Gonzalez
email: joevg1943 at comcast.net
location: Seattle, Washington
Date: December 10, 2009

comment:
I was in MCB-3 1962 -1964 and I just wanted to see if anyone out there are still around.  I was a electrician and I retired from IBEW LOCAL 46 in 2005.

name: Jonathan Thomas
email: jhtbrewer at comcast.net
location: Boston, Ma
Date: December 10, 2009

comment:
My father, Gary, was MCB-62 in '69 and '70. He had a buddy named James D. (Doug) Bailey. Doug was the best man in his wedding, and they haven't seen each other in over 35 years. If anyone has any direction I could take to seek out Doug, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,  --  Jonathan Thomas

name: Scott E. King
email: spolecat at comcast.net
location: Kent, WA
Date: December 09, 2009

comment:
I served with ACB-1 from 1975-1977. Did a westpac from march 1975 thru Nov 1975. We were a detachment on the USS Tuscaloosa LST-1187. Just tryin to figure out how to get in contact with some of the folks that I served with.

name: Frank Jackson
email: jackson930 at sbcglobal.net
location: Connecticut
Date: December 09, 2009

comment:
MCB 7 1955-1958

name: Chuck Larson
email: chucklar7 at yahoo.com
location: Braham, MN
Date: December 05, 2009

comment:
I just now found this site and thought I would say hello. I served with MCB 5 on Guam and Okinawa 63 to 65, WOW, so long ago already. I've been in contact with only one person since then, he's in CA. Hope I can become a regular visitor to your site. Chuck

name: Rick Hull
email: Richardhull5 at aol.com
location: Fairfield, Ca 94522
Date: November 27, 2009

comment:
I joined MCB 10, Dec. 1962, went to Sangley Point, Philippines. (Built Houses).  Returned to Port Hueneme, then was sent to Guam, Worked at Pier 5.

What I'm looking for is a book that was produced around 1963 in Sangley Point about MCB 10 and the work we did.  The book is like a year book, lost my book some time ago. Thanks

name: Robert Lenhart
email: jagers at windstream.net
location: Claridge PA
Date: November 24, 2009

comment:
I was a sea bee from 1974 -1978. My last tour of duty was in MNCB 74

name: Tim Karas
email: timothy.karas at va.gov
location: Yucaipa,ca
Date: November 20, 2009

comment:
I was a active reserve in San Bernardino, Ca as a SeaBee Utcn for 2 1/2 years and was active navy in Pear Harbor for 4 1/2.

name: Tami Jones Barnard
email: t-barnard at hotmail.com
location: Louisiana
Date: November 17, 2009

comment:
My Grandfather, Jack Jones, served in the 61st Seabee Battalion.  I am wanting any information, and pictures someone may have.

name: Thomas McGlashen
email: tom_mcglashen at yahoo.com
location: Bellevue WA
Date: November 13, 2009

comment:
My father Thomas Brigham McGlashen, Commander CEC commanded the 103 CB battalion in Guam about 1947-1949.  I was about 3 or 4 years old.  I remember a hurricane. I got to drive a jeep for a while.
tom

name: Edward Dowling
email: edd at snorkelbob.com
location: US: United States of America, Hawaii
Date: November 13, 2009 

comment:
MCB 10 1971 to 1974.  Looking for old friends, Don Curb, Rick Baez and others I knew.

name: Jerry D. Collins
email: jearbear60 at msn.com
location: Umatilla, Oregon
Date: November 11, 2009

comment:
MCB-10,1992-1994, Stationed in Okinawa; Adak, Alaska and Guam.  I was a Yeoman under Chief Anderson in Okinawa.  Was on advanced parties to Adak and Guam and back to Port Hue.  I set up the office areas, served under Commander Cockran, Lt. Com. Smith and wish I had stayed in the service, but at the time could not wait to get out.  My e-Mail is jearbear60@msn.com, I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

name: Andy Putnam
email: Putnamgardens at hotmail.com
location: St. Paul, formerly of S. Minneapolis
Date: October 31, 2009

comment:
U.S. Navy Sea Bee's 1974 - 1980. Great Lakes, Company 242, Port Huneme Builder class, Diego Garcia X one year public works. Wow what an island~! MCB3 detachment Midway. Guam Typhoon Pamela, Philippines. Port Huneme, range coach. All though my job was climbing the tower and watching for whales and boats in the impact area. Island X 2 MN. Join us for Breakfast. My motorcycle club recently visited our garden. The web master took photos of our evening and the garden.  Take a peek with this hot link:

http://westbankmc.com/photoalbums/2009/ ... index.html Happy Veteran's day early! Nov. is tomorrow. I'm answering the door to trick or treater tonight. Who needs a door bell when you have dogs. We're at the St. Paul limit of three. Nine, near 4 and 8 months. Mother, jugs and speed. NOT their names but their birth order. Abby, Scutter and Jillie. Husky rescue mix, AKC Golden retriever and Border collie X rescue. Have therapy dog, will visit. Drop us an e-mail with See Bees in the subject. Won't that be fun to reminisce. I keep in touch with Marcus Christianson now in Grand Rapids and Daryl Renick of Illinois.  Thanks for signing the guest book.  Later, Andy

name: Clarence Stahlman Jr.
email: cstahlman at peoplepc.com
location: Hyndman, Pennsylvania
Date: October 28, 2009

comment:
My father Clarence Stahlman served with the 103rd Seabees Battalion from 1950 to 1952. He then served in MCB One in 1955. I was interested in sharing information with anyone who may have served with him. Thank you.

name: Grant Ortlieb
email: granto100 at optonline.net
location: Goshen CT
Date: October 28, 2009

comment:
Camp Kinser 63 64 Guam naval base 64 65 was very good experience.

name: Z. O. "Chip" Hamilton, USN Ret
email: zohamilton at aol.com
location: Chandler, AZ
Date: October 23, 2009

comment:
Served with MCB 10 from 67-68. With the Ghost Battalion at Quang Tri that built the airfield in 30 days. I'm trying to find history on the unit during the Vietnam war.

name: Roger Green
email: Lenapelady at directv.net
location: Claremore, Oklahoma
Date: October 22, 2009

comment:
1964-1967 Port Hue Neme, California MCB#5./D Company/3rd Platoon Looking for Dean Ross, Bob Rumus, Vic McIntosh or anyone in same group serving in Viet Nam 1965-1966 in DaNang

name: Jim Raven
email: jimraven1 at att.net
location: Midland, Texas
Date: October 10, 2009

comment:
Stationed in Gulfport, MS, June 1969 to November 1972. Waited for MCB 128 to return from Nam, then decommissioned. Joined NMCB 74 on their return from Nam. Did the Camille bit, then training and deployment to Nam in late 70. Bein Hoa air base was home base, detachment to Dong Tam(?) in delta to support Seals & UDT. Then a amphibious landing at Mui Din(?) to build a road up a mountain to an old French lighthouse for a radar base. Made one more deployment to Rosy Roads in Puerto Rico, then discharge in Nov. 1972.

name: David Swanson
email: david at swansonclan.us
location: Topeka, KS
Date: October 10, 2009

comment:
Navy Nov. '58 to Nov. 62. CES2 at discharge. Tours.. CE A school at Port H., year on Midway, Camp Kubasaki (MCB 3, year at Saipan, Dial Office Central Office Repair at Army base in N.J. Ran across the name "Lonnie Fairchild" in this guest book. New him maybe while I was in MCB 3??

name: w. fay gillis
email: faygillis at yahoo.com
location: Plymouth, MA 02360
Date: October 08, 2009

comment:
My uncle, Kenneth A. Butterfield was on Guam and was lost in the tsunami that occurred when the war was declared over. August, 1945. I was a little girl and was so effected by the loss that it inspired me to a lifelong interest in the war and all its connections. I taught English for many years but always leaned toward literature of that era.

Is there anyone out there who knew "Uncle Ken." His wife and daughter have died and I am interested to find out more about his last efforts before that tragic end for him and the men who worked with him.

Sincerely  ~~  Fay Gillis

name: Richard Schlede
email: captndickie at aol.com
location: Coconut Grove, Fl
Date: September 20, 2009

comment:
MCB 3 - 1960-62....Port Hueneme, Camp Kubasaki, Okinawa (electrician MCAF Futema, base security Kubasaki)... Guam (Builder base housing NAS Guam) Will talk to anyone who remembers me.......... About the good old days..

name: Phil Pool
email: redfogg2 at aol.com
location: North TexasI was with MCB 62
Date: September 10, 2009

comment:
I was with MCB 62 from early 1969 through a second tour in 1970. Extended in country with MCB 74 for a third tour and got out in April of 1971.Many great memories and some not so great. I was an EO and continued in the same line of work until retirement just three weeks ago. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me!

name: Patricia Barthuly
email: riki99davis at att.net
location: Gurnee, Illinois
Date: September 07, 2009

comment:
I am looking for a former SeaBee who was stationed at Great Lakes in 81-82, Deniel P. Jimenez. He was a recruiter in Fort Lauderdale, but I have lost track of him. If anyone has info, I would welcome it.

name: Laurance R. Flemming SR
email: mostlyolder at yahoo.com
location: Gibsonton FL
Date: September 02, 2009

comment:
I was a Seabee 1968-69 Davisvile RI

name: ken Robertson
email: kenbob58 at aol.com
location: Oldsmar, Florida
Date: August 27, 2009

comment:
I'm lookin' for bu2 Jon Michael Marshall , he was in NMCB 74. I was in NMCB 133 same time between 78/79 to 81/82.  I have reunited with my daughter after 21 years and she would like to know her God Father.  Any help would be gratefully appreciated. thanks cm3 'robby'

name: Michael Gentz
email: mpgentz at aol.com
location: Longwood, Florida
Date: August 21, 2009

comment:
NSA Danang 1966-1968....MCB 11 Quang Tri 1967-1968 Looking for Cruise Book from Quang Tri 1968.  Please help. I have the book on C/D but want one in hardback.

name: Susan I. Smith
email: epabaxter at yahoo.com
location: Killeen, TX
Date: August 18, 2009

comment:
My grandpa's name was George P. Smith and he was a Navy SeaBee. I would love to learn more about him if anyone has any information.  He was in NY and traveled the world...retired and stayed in California for 25 years. A great Man!

name: Eileen Locke
email: el0554 at yahoo.com
location: Massachusetts
Date: August 15, 2009

comment:
My father James Allen (Bud) was a Seabee with the 25th Spec. NCB in New Guinea-1944 and 1945.  I also have a long poem written by a W.A. Mack, Seaman First Class regarding what it meant to be a Seabee in the 25th Special Battalion.  It starts with: Gather round a little closer, While I relate to you, About the 25th Special Battalion, So help me God, it's true.  We don't claim to be hero's, or even hope to be..........I would gladly copy this for anyone interested.  It was among my father's paper's he had tucked away. I also have many photo's.

From Webmaster:  I've posted the poem here.

name: Tammie O'Connor
email: tamesplace at aol.com
location: Texas
Date: August 10, 2009

comment:
My dad was in the Seabees during ww2.  His name was Minor Dean West and he was from Mineral Wells , Texas.  I would like to know anything you could tell me about his service in the military.

name: Lewis Hunt
email: casahunt at cox.net
location: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: August 06, 2009

comment:
Looking for any one from MCB-128 that was in Camp Faulkner DaNang. I was there in 67-68. I worked on the observation tower we put up for the Marines. Wondering if any remembers the Marine camp and where it was? Please reply to my email. SEABEES CAN DO

name: Donald Limle
email: donaldlimle at ymail.com
location: Winston-Salem, NC
Date: August 06, 2009

comment:
MCB #11 Delta Company BUH2 1965-67 Looking for reunion information.

name: Ann-Marie Hinz
email: amhinz at gmail.com
location: Dover, NH
Date: August 03, 2009

comment:
I'm writing this to find information about the 61st Seabees from World War II.  My father, Thomas F. Mulrooney, was a member of that battalion and served in the Pacific.  He passed away last year at the age of 94, and I was trying to find information about his time in the Pacific.  Any info would be great.

name: Bob Fitzgerald
email: rdf1947 at cox.net
location: Connecticut
Date: August 01, 2009

comment:
Is there anyway to get a list of the people who served with MCB 128 out of Gulfport...I joined the unit in Danang, then went a full tour the following year up at the DMV....

name: James A. Raynor
email: karajilly at gmail.com
location: Center Moriches, NY (Long Island)
Date: July 29, 2009

comment:
Hello,
I am entering this for my grandpa.  He's not computer savvy, but loves anything related to the Seabees.  He was a Seabee from NY in the mid 1950's-1960 stationed mostly in Okinawa, Japan.  He was an electrician.  Would you please send contact information/reunion information to me?  He can also be contacted at Shirley Assembly of God, NY.  He is a minister there.  Thank you!

name: albert n mendez
email: redneckmesskin at hotmail.com
location: Tularosa, NM 88352
Date: July 28, 2009

comment:
1958-1966 2 yrs on Midway duty on Guam, Okinawa, Vietnam, homeport was Port Hueneme, Calif. (MCB-3)

name: Robert Sammy Levine
email: margonqueen at aol.com
location: East Meadow LI NY 11554
Date: July 25, 2009

comment:
I ROBERT S LEVINE WAS IN THE SEABEES 1957-1959 IN BERMUDA. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET OTHER SEABEE PEOPLE THAT WHERE IN THE SAME TIME AS MYSELF. I WAS A ELECTRICIAN I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO REUNIONS. PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANK YOU MR. ROBERT LEVINE 516 5384599

name: Charles Cristi
email: skipc at epix.net
location: Pa
Date: July 18, 2009

comment:
Spent 10 years in bees. From MCB6 and MCB71, to ASA, CBU 408 and 403, from 66 to 76

name: Abby Conyers
email: as_bridges at yahoo.com
location: Carrollton, Tx.
Date: July 18, 2009

comment:
I found a metal NMCH 15. I would like to give it to the person it belongs to. I have the OIF number, And another number below that.  You may call my cell phone 972 . 966 . 9026   With compassion for others WE BUILD-WE FIGHT for peace with freedom ****

name: GM2 Hardin (SCW)
email: hardinhouse2 at yahoo.com
location: Colorado Springs CO.
Date: July 16, 2009

comment:
NMCB-15 Echo Co Team 1. Iraq 2007-2008. "just a river rat among bees..."

name: Michael Pate
email: rustyfanmikepate at yahoo.com
location: Bagdad Arizona
Date: July 06, 2009

comment:
Active duty time 1-77 to 1-82. Adak,77-78, Nmcb5 78-82. Deployed to Diego Garcia, Hawaii @ CBPAC for the Guam deployment and Rota for my last 6 months. Lots of good times. Didn't realize how good till I hit the real world and had to find a real job!! Life's been good, married for 25 years and 2 kids all grown and productive members of society. Bill Christoperson from Adak and Don Klosinski from 5 are a couple guys I remember. Spent 5 yr active reserve in Hawaii & Fresno Ca. If anyone remembers would like to hear from ya. I can picture a lot of faces but the names are a little fuzzy 30 yr. later without breaking out the cruise books!!

name: John Hursey
email: signnshirt at hotmail.com
location: Indiana
Date: July 02, 2009

comment:
1976-1980 MCB-3 Gold Team Subic bay

name: Wendy Hughes
email: wjh2 at nyu.edu
location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Date: July 01, 2009

comment:
Hi all,
My father, Robert J. Hughes, was a US Navy Seabee from 1943-1945, 70th Battalion, 1005 and 1006 det. I can't find any info on him; he died in 1981, but was very active in Seabee reunions prior.  The last group picture I have from a reunion is the 34th USNCB (not sure of the year).  Would be happy to share.  If anyone has any info on any WWII Seabeas that may have known my Dad, I would appreciate a message.
thanks,
Wendy Hughes

name: Sara Valentine
email: hmsvalentine at hotmail.com
location: Newark, Delaware
Date: July 01, 2009

comment:
Hello,
I am the daughter of a Seabee.  My father was in the Pacific during WWII. Unfortunately, he died of a heart attack at age 68 in 1994.  I recently found his blue wool Navy uniform with the CB patches on it and the tag which has his name and Co #222.  He was from Springfield Massachusetts.  Is there anyway to find members of his company so I can learn more about what my dad did while in the Pacific?  We have an album of his photos.  He was an amateur photographer and also ran a barber shop at the base. His name was Joe Valentine. Any help would be appreciated. I really like your site.

Thanks,
Sara Valentine

name: Don Howlett MCB-10 "C" Co. BU3
email: dhgolf at roadrunner.com
location: Maine, South Thomaston
Date: June 16, 2009

comment:
MCB-10 11/69-12/71 Charlie Co. BU3
Vietnam 1970, Detail Juliet, Quang Tri
The 901' Bridge.
Please contact me if you were there. I have about 47 names and I'm trying to do a History and Demise of the Bridge.
2nd tour was in Japan 1971, Barracks and handball courts.

name: lars Bracker
email: larsbracker at eventbuero-kiel.de
location: Germany Kiel
Date: May 25, 2009

comment:
I am just looking for a Seabee named Sheppard.  I meet him in the year 1984 in Getmo . I was on the German destroyer Moelders.  I want to contact Sheppard .  Maybe some body can help me?
 

name: Carroll Grammer
email: cgram5 at cs.com
location: Clarksville, TN
Date: May 26, 2009

comment:
MCB-10 VIETNAM 1968-69 DETAIL PAPA

name: Ronald St.Pierre
email: ronaldstpierre at comcast.net
location: Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Date: June 14, 2009

comment:
Served as CE-3 from 1974-1979. Was attached to PWD Jacksonville NAS, then to GITMO Public Works Line Crew. In 1976 I was attached to the 20th NCR in Gulfport until NMCB-1 returned to homeport. I stayed with NMCB-1 until my separation in 1979. We were deployed in Guam 1977-1978 and in Rota, Spain 1978-1979.

I recently upgraded my computer and was amazed what I could find online. I don't believe that I've made any contact with former Seabees. I looked for some familiar names in the guest book, but none seem to connect. Any NMCB-1 veterans 1976-1979 remember building the Lycem in Guam or the Navy Lodge in Rota. I'd like to check out how you're doing after 30 years!

name: John J. Skelton
email: jon_sue2 at verizon.net
location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Date: June 13, 2009

comment:
Hello! I am searching for Ray C. Hansen who served with the 133rd mcb at Marble Mountain, DaNang in 1967. Co A. He and I were great friends and I would very much like to find him again. We get together at the annual VietNam Era Seabee Reunion in Hampton, Va. Having Ray there would add so much for all of us who shared that experience. Thanks, John

name: Margaret Perkins
email: sifaka2003 at aol.com
location: Indiana
Date: May 07, 2009

comment:
My grandfather, Robert "Bob" L. Jones, was a Seabee in the South Pacific at the end of WWII. He was born May 1925, and I am pretty sure he joined as soon as he could which would have been 1943.  If anyone recognizes this name and knows anything about my grandfather's time in the military or has any pictures, please contact me.  Thanks so much.

name: Robert Adams
email: kv4v at yahoo.com
location: Largo, Florida
Date: May 04, 2009

comment:
I am searching for any information about my father Robert E. Adams Sr SF2 who was a member of the 61st Battalion Seabees in 1942.  I know he was on Guadalcanal and worked on Henderson field. Thank you. Robert E. Adams Jr.

name: Philip Sularz
email: sularz at surfree.com
location: Jamestown, Rhode Island
Date: April 28, 2009

comment:
Originally from northeast Minneapolis, I served with NMCB-1 as an EA3 at Davisville, Port Hueneme (A School), and Diego Garcia (1971-1972) from 1971 to 1974. I was a staff illustrator at COMCBLANT at Davisville, working with Nick Serra. At Diego Garcia, I created the Cruisebook and functioned as the PAO journalist for press releases and articles.  My dad was a Seabee in the South Pacific during WW2.  I am trying to contact Bob Davis who was also in NMCB-1 on Diego Garcia. I believe he and his wife, Jo, moved to Arizona after he left the Navy. I enjoyed my time with the Seabees.  Thanks  -  Phil

name: John J. Tenerowicz Jr.
email: jtenerowicz at tampabay.rr com
location: Bradenton, Fl.
Date: April 16, 2009

comment:
M.C.B.#11,1962-1966. VietNam 1/66--6/66. CEP-2

name: Tony Rogers
email: ahrogers58 at yahoo.com
location: Iowa
Date: April 13, 2009

comment:
Two tours Nam 1966-1968 mcb58 looking for info on how to get cruise books for mcb58 ty

name: Paul E. Banta
email: pebanta at orvcomm.com
location: Southeastern Indiana
Date: April 08, 2009

comment:
I served in MCB 3 after NAVSCON SW Class A School, I arrived at Hueneme in Oct. 58 and from there to Okinawa working on the M.C.A.F. FUTEMA and left there in 1961 for the states and to Guam for dependent housing project for the remainder of my tour & was released on July 27 1962, I enjoyed my time with the Seabees but I married well and I was in and I couldn't leave her here & me there. I have had a great life in the construction industry, mostly self-employed building mostly houses and service buildings, and a lot of repair work. A very good living, but now at 70 mostly crippled up and am power chair bound with a lot of medical problems. ~~ Paul E. Banta S.W.F.2 M.C.B. #3

name: Jackie 42nd IPSD Mom
email: 42ndmom at comcast.net
location: Minneapolis, MN
Date: March 16, 2009

comment:
I am trying to locate a SeaBee who was stationed at Camp Eagle in 1970 who was responsible for me Adopting the 42nd IPSD Scout Dogs boys/ All I know about him was his Aunt Judy Dale was the inbetween party helping us to adopt the platoon. The young man was down and visited the platoon and got to see the German Shepherd Dogs that were there. He was well informed about the dogs as his Aunt had donated one of her dogs to another platoon. This all took place in the fall of 1970. Can you be of any help and this is a great site.

name: Richard Riordan
email: riordan_1999 at hotmail.com
location: San Deigo California
Date: February 20, 2009

comment:
nmcb-10 1968 1969 and 1970 2 deployments to viet-nam.nmcb-10 again in 1974.deployed to Diego Garcia. then I went to nmcb-3 gold team in 1981.then NCB=40 Puerto Rico.  Did 22 yrs. retired cm-1 Jan 1986

name: Catherine Baskin
email: ckbaskin at aol.com
location: Primm Springs, Tennessee 38476
Date: February 02, 2009

comment:
I'm the widow of Curtis L. Baskin he was a navy Seabee in NMCB 4.He spent 27 months in Vietnam from 1966/1969.He was diagnosed with cancer in 1990 at the V.A. in Nashville TN and passed in June 18,1992 in the Williamson County Hospital. He loved and fought and died for his Country just like a hell of good men. He was convinced and was told he had agent orange. We had to fight for ever thing he got from government which wasn't nothing for the Hell Ya'll went through. Give me a call at 931-729-2251 if you would like I have a lot of pictures i would like to share with you wonderful& brave MEN. SEABEES& SEALS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, Catherine Baskin Hope to hear from ya'll soon

name: Russell Goggleye
email: goggleye49 at yahoo.com
location: walker,mn.
Date: January 30, 2009

comment:
was in Nam in 69, older brother was in Nam 68, younger brother in 70, I was in MCB 58, all 6 of us in our family served, 2 in the army, 3 in the regular navy, I was in the bees

name: Randy Weiman
email: Stcair1 at aol.com
location: St Cloud MN
Date: January 23, 2009

comment:
Served from June of 1975 to June 1979.  I was an Eo and attached to MCB 5 .

name: Bill Roberts
email: bill at castellawelectric.com
location: GA
Date: December 18, 2008

comment:
Merry Christmas. NSGA PW ADAK AK. 90-93, NAVY RECRUITER MACON GA 93-96, NMCB 74 96-99. Construction Electrician 2nd class.

name: Fred L. Mainor
email: fredmainorVA.com
location: 1007 N. 60th Waco, Texas 76710
Date: December 13, 2008

comment:
former Seabee, 1967-69 ACB-1 participated in interservice boxing matches with marines on base, had several photos of my bouts taken by special services photographer, lost all in a fire in Seattle, was wondering if old archives photos are in their old archives in Coronado at base. Would appreciate the old pictures, and willing to pay for mailing etc. Would you contact me at my home address in Waco. Thanks Fred L. Mainor Sr.

name: Andrew Richardson
email: emailaccountforjunk at gmail.com
location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: December 09, 2008

comment:
NMCB 74 from 94 - 96. Had a great time but got out early due to medical reasons and I've regretted it every moment of my life since. Maybe I can hear from someone I knew during those times and catch-up with my old friends.
emailaccountforjunk at gmail.com

name: Bruce Holzschuh
email: bruce.holzschuh at metrostate.edu
location: Wyoming MN
Date: November 14, 2008

comment:
RNMCB 25 Det 0425 (St. Paul) 1979-1993 BU2, Battalion Operations P&E Team, NAS Glenview Il. Annual Training: Subic Bay Philippines, Fort Sherman Panama, MCAS Kanoehe Bay Hawaii, Camp Pendleton, 29 Palms, Miramar, San Diego CA Ft Benning GA, Quantico VA, and of course a few trips to the CBC Gulfport MS.

name: Ronald Dickson
email: ronald_dickson at hotmail.com
location: Clovis, NM
Date: November 11, 2008

comment:
CM2 67-69 Vietnam MCB3

name: John E. Stein Jr.
email: jstein at iserv.net
location: Ada, MI  49301
Date: October 12, 2008

comment:
My father was in the 145 NCB, Chief Motor Machinist's Mate.
I would sure like to know all the islands the 145th landed on. His Ancient Order of the Deep show him crossing the equator on 14 April 1944 Solomon Islands. I know he ship out of Camp Parks, CA. Any help would be appreciated.

name: Fred Quarnstrom, DDS
email: fredq at comcast.net
location: Seattle WA
Date: September 23, 2008

comment:
I was with MCB10 1965-66. I was the dentist. I was stationed a Pt Hueneme CA, Okinawa, and Chu Lai Vietnam. Prior to going to MCB-10 I was with the Fleet Marine Force at Camp Pendleton, CA

name: Harry D. Miller
email: harry 44 at ptd.net
location: Palmerton PA
Date: September 18, 2008

comment:
This is for my my dear dear brother who passed away feb15 2007 he loved the Seabees I am his twin brother trying to find any one who knew him and can e mail me about anything .  I can get to commemorate him I loved him so and the Seabees meant soooo much to him thank you

name: Richard Riordan
email: riordan_1999 at hotmail.com
location: San Diego California
Date: September 16, 2008

comment:
I went to cm a school Davisville RI from Jan 1968 until April 1968. after graduation I went to CBC Port Hueneme to NMCB-10 .did 2 deployments to Nam.  Stayed in the navy for 22 yrs. retired 1986 after 22 yrs of service.

name: Danny B.. Ray
email: raypremier at aol.com
location: Zebulon, North Carolina
Date: September 13, 2008

comment:
MCB4 1966 / 67 worked on bridge project, Liberty Bridge over the Song Thu Bon river

name: Roland Pavey ( The HAIRNT BALL)
email: 4mercb at elpasotel.net
location: Truckton Colorado
Date: September 12, 2008

comment:
I was in NMCB 5 from 3 79 to 8 83 One of the things I am the most proud of is being on Diego Garcia in 79 and working on the pier team during the corner pour. 500 yards of concrete in one pour!! I would like to find some of the 5s bees and share a laugh or two again. Any help would be awesome
Thanks  --  Roland HAIRNT BALL Pavey

name: Kenneth Cowans
email: kennethcowns at gmail.com
location: Dublin Ga
Date: August 24, 2008

comment:
I was in NMCB 74 from 1996-1999. It was some of the most fun and memorable times of my life before getting married and having kids. I got the chance to go to Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, Egypt, and other places and it was great. I just like to say thanks to all the veterans and the ones that sit back and in the states that support us greatly. thanks to great websites also like this one

name: Bev Danielson Sellie
email: bdsellie at aol.com
location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Date: September 02, 2008

comment:
My father, Rodney L. Danielson is one of the remaining Seabees from the 63rd Battalion of WWII. We are having their 61st reunion here in Minneapolis the weekend of September 12-14 - Something they look forward to every year. Not many of them left....

Thanks for everything you do!

name: Tim Shalk
email: tshalk at datalink.com
location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: August 21, 2008

comment:
HM2 Corpsman assigned to MCB10 1969-1970........looking for old friends who served with me.

name: Vic Saphore
email: vicsaphore at yhaoo.com
location: Okinawa
Date: August 17, 2008

comment:
1958 to 1960 I was at Camp Kubasaki. I was surveyor (now EA Rate) "Mob 3" projects at MCAS Futenma and White Beach. "Mob 5" was working on warehouse area "H Area Sukiran".
I still live on Okinawa.  If you are in the area give me a ring on my cell phone 090-6865-4152

name: Eileen Sullivan
email: esulli at hotail.com
location: Park Ridge, Illinois
Date: July 31, 2008

comment:
I am searching for information on my dad's service as a Navy Seabee during 1945. He entered the navy at Great Lakes Navy Training Center. He was sent to Tsingtao, China and Sing Tao, China.  His name was Jerry (Spitso) Sullivan and was an electricians mate.

name: Jim Black
email: blacky47 at charter.net
location: Knoxville  TN
Date: July 31, 2008

comment:
I was in MCB 128, Quang Tri,1968 & 69.  I was a EO3.  I worked on the airfield, rt.1, sight clearings in the bush, and a bridge (I can't remember where that was.  I just remember Korean marines displaying VC kills to the bridge abutments.)

name: Tom Grenier
email: tgrenier4 @ cox.net
location: CT
Date: July 17, 2008

comment:
http://www.zianet.com/tedmorris/dg/seabees1974.html
1972 - 1976   Puerto Rico, Diego Garcia, Adak Alaska.
I must of pissed someone off to get these deployments.
MCB-10 EO
The link above will take you to some pictures I posted on the Diego Garcia site.

name: William Roberts
email: bill at castellawelectric.com
location: Thomaston, GA.
Date: July 15, 2008

comment:
I was in Adak AK in Dept 40 maint. from 90-93. recruiting Macon GA from 93-97.  I was in NMCB 74 from 97-99.  I now reside in Thomaston GA. I was a CE2, and also C school cable splicing in 96>

name: Debbie Romanchok
email: debroman at roadrunner.com
location: Ohio
Date: July 11, 2008

comment:
My Grandfather Julius Juhasz jr. chief metal smith 123rd battalion, served at Midway and Philippines 1943-1946 He will be 90 yrs. old next month and would love to hear from anyone who he served with or their families! He does not have email so please email me and I'll make sure he get's it!

name: Bob Bauman
email: rgbauman at comcast.net
location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date: June 18, 2008

comment:
EO 2 with NMCB 58 1967-68. 2 tours Vietnam, Danang, Hoi An, Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Hue/Phu Bai. Spent TET Offensive (1968) in and around Hue.
Military Training Instructor, Camp Fogerty, (Davisville) RI 1969
For those of you looking for more info and memories check out these web sites:

www.seabeehf.org Port Hueneme Museum
www.allseabees.com Reunions
www.seabee.navy.mil History, etc.
www.seabeemuseum.com Davisville Links to other Seabee web sites.

The Port Hueneme site has a catalog you can order with Seabee Momentos, CD Cruise Books for various Battalions for purchase, etc.

name: Jerry Crocker
email: NormsPLUMB at aol.com
location: Oxnard, CA
Date: June 11, 2008

comment:
UT3-UT2 B. Company
Served with MCB 10 from August 68 to Sept.70. I was at Camp Evans/Hains

name: Dan Walker
email: dwalker014  at   nc.rr.com
location: Louisburg, NC
Date: June 06, 2008

comment:
I'm trying to located information for my brother who served with MCB10 at Camp Eagle, RVN in 1969 - 1970. I'm looking for some reports that would show enemy assaults on Camp Eagle either by incoming mortars, or artillery. I would appreciate any info on this. His name is Edward Russell Walker. Thank you Dan

name: Paul Bazinet
email: bazpg at aol.com
location: EASTHAMPTON , MA
Date: May 28, 2008

comment:
MCB 128 1969 QUANG TRI
ACB 2 1969 - 1970
MCB 4 1970 - 1971 OKINAWA
NAVAL COMMUNICATION STATION HONOLULU 1972 - 1972 A SCHOOL PORT HUENEME NOV 69 TO MARCH 69

name: Dan Brolliar
email: dbrol at aol.com
location: San Dimas, CA
Date: May 21, 2008

comment:
I was a UT2 with MCB ten at Camp Evans, Vietnam '68-'69. My father Roy Brolliar was Seabee on Guam at the end of WW11 with the 103(now MCB10).

name: Darrell Lee Clements
email: chereleelee at aol.com
location: Fouke, AR 71837
Date: April 26, 2008

comment:
Served with MCB-10, Da Nang, Okinawa, Quang Tri, Khe Sanh,(Jan '68), Tour of duty-1965-1968, BUR-3, Delta Co.
Nickname: "TEX", Trying to locate cruise books and information about Presidential Unit Citation (Khe Sanh). Please email or write to: D. Clements, P O Box 524, Fouke, AR 71837

name: Buck Barnes
email: muldoongoons at yahoo.com
location: Jackson Calif
Date: April 09, 2008

comment:
Boatswains Mate ACB 1 1965

name: Daniel Wood (Woodie)
email: seabee123 at aol.com
location: Willsboro NY 12996
Date: April 08, 2008

comment:
would like to hear from anyone in MCB # 6 my tour of duty was from 1955/59 I was in Spain gitmo rosi roads P.R Davisville R.I class a school in Cal.
was in first group to take us marine corp battle training while in Bee's

name: Paul E. Banta S.W.F.2 U.S.N.M.C.B. # 3
email: pebanta at orvcomm.com
location: Rising Sun, Indiana
Date: March 13, 2008

comment:
AFTER BOOT CAMP AT GRT. LAKES THEN ON TO PORT HUENEME FOR S.W. CLASS A SCHOOL, AFTER COMPLETION THEN DIRECTLY TO M.C.B. # 3 AT KUBASAKI WITH WORK IN THE STEEL YARD AT M.C.A.F. FUTEMA, AFTER A WHILE I TRANSFERRED INTO THE SHEET METAL SHOP, THIS WAS A LIFE LONG WORK FOR ME. MY TIME IN THE SEE BEES WAS JULY 1958 THRU JULY 1964, AND I ENJOYED IT, MY FAMILY DID NOT HAVE A MILITARY HISTORY, HOWEVER AFTER MY MY TIME I HAVE A BROTHER THAT RETIRED FROM THE FLEET AS A COMMISSARYMAN, AND A SON THAT WAS A CORPSMAN WITH THE FLEET. I RECEIVED A STEELWORKER CLASS 'A' SCHOOLS, ALSO A STEELWORKER CLASS "B" SCHOOL WITH A HOST OF CLASS "C" SCHOOLS I REALLY APPRECIATE FINDING YOUR WEB SITE, ANYONE OUT THERE IN MY TIME FRAME PLEASE LET ME KNOW MY ADDRESS, PAUL E. BANTA
BOX 144
EAST ENTERPRISE IN.
47019

name: Anthony A. Christina (Tony)
email: fladad1217 at aol.com
location: Naples, Fl.
Date: February 29, 2008

comment:
MCB 3 1958 TO JAN. 1962 approx. first 6 months in Port Hueneme for builders school(3mos) and base security(3mos.)then on to Okinawa. Spent next three yrs at Camp Kubasaki working on MCAF Futema.  Discharged Jan. 1962 (BU2)

name: Keith Foster
email: yooper108 at hotmail.com
location: U. P. Michigan, Skandia 18 miles south of Marquette
Date: February 26, 2008

comment:
Started in Davisville R.I. and Little Creek Va. then on to East side of the Danang air base at Area work Center#4 Aug69' 'til Mar71' got out as an EO3.

name: Albert B Foster
email: aseebee1 at yahoo.com
location: Farmingville NY 11738
Date: February 22, 2008

comment:
Steel worker - Vietnam   ACB1  Antarctic

name: Tom Mcmahon
email: trmcmann128th at netscape.com
location: Upper Sandusky Ohio
Date: February 20, 2008

comment:
served mcb128 Viet Nam 1969/70 then shore duty Naples Italy to mcb 4 California knew a lot of great guys in Seabees only the best.. was in Rota Spain with mcb4 and would like to hear from some of the guys in rodeo club

name: George Stalnaker
email: NO1SAFETY at AOL.COM
location: Katy, Texas
Date: January 30, 2008

comment:
MCB10 1966 to 1969. Glad to here from anyone from 10.

name: Dave Ellison
email: dafishfap at frontiernet.net
location: isle Minnesota
Date: January 27, 2008

comment:
mcb1 1968 1970 Vietnam July 1969
 

name: Warren Taylor
email: wptaylor at taylorcorp.com
location: North Mankato MN
Date: January 17, 2008

comment:
I had 3 tour in Vietnam with NMCB-10,D Com. from 1966-1969 as a BUL. I was with X-Detail at Quang Tri that build the airsript and Hel pads.
 

name: Jeff Jorgenson
email: jeff at jorgenson-homes.com
location: Zimmerman, Minnesota
Date: January 10, 2008

comment:
Some of the best years of my life. Nmcb-3
Bu2 Jorgenson
 

name: Dean Born
email: dborn at cityofslidell.org
location: Slidell, Louisiana
Date: January 02, 2008

comment:
I am originally from MN. Served in MCB 128 in 68,69,& 70. Tour in Viet Nam in 1969 outside Quang Tri. Served with a bunch of good MN. men.
Anyone serve in MCB 128 during that time?

Dean

name: John Gaster, BUCS Retired
email: jgaster232 at hotmail.com
location: Boyds, Maryland
Date: November 21, 2007

comment:
Enlisted May 21, 1951. Builders School @ Port Hueneme, Fall 1951. MCB-5 Philippines 1952. MCB-10 Guam and Kwajalein 1953 & 54. Port Hueneme (Master at Arms Force) 1954, 55 and 56. MCB-10 Guam, Saipan, Kodiak 1956 to 1959. Navy Recruiter at Ogden, Utah 1960 to 1962. MCB-3 Okinawa Thailand 1962 to 1964. Naval Support Group Saigon 1964, 65. MCB-8 Chu Lai 1966, 68. Navy Recruiter at Fresno, California 1969, 72. Retired as BUCS, 2/21/1972.

Lifetime Navy SEABEE. I owe the U.S. Navy everything, I enlisted USN with one shirt and a pair of underwear in 1951. The Navy trained and educated me and made it possible to continue my education after I retired. I would appreciate and would communicate with interested SEABEES and SEABEE Families.

John Gaster, BUCS, retired Navy and a Retired Civil Engineer after my 21 and 1/2 year SEABEE Tour.

name: John Brown
email: JohnDB.brown at gmail.com
location: Virginia
Date: October 10, 2007

comment:
NMCB-62 Aug 79-jun 80
HM1
Deployments - Rota

name: Jeanne Connolly Brooks
email: santapaws2007 at yahoo.com
location: Atlanta Georgia
Date: October 08, 2007

comment:
My dad was with the 107th on Tinian Island 1943-45, does anyone remember a Eugene Connolly who was a golden glove winner before he entered the service???
Have been watching the PBS special on the war and don't have any real information about the time he served there, any thing learned will be appreciated by the family.

name: Bob Bauman
email: rgbauman at comcast.net
location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date: July 28, 2007

comment:
US Navy March 1966 - October 1969
NMCB 58 October 1966 - September 1968
ACB 2 September 1968 - December 1968
Camp Fogerty (Davisville, RI) 1969

Vietnam Jan. 1967 - June 1967 December 1967 - August 1968

name: Marty Farkas
email: mf14850 at aol.com
location: upstate NY
Date: June 21, 2007

comment:
MCB6, Greece, Spain, Antarctica and stoos in between. like to hear from fellow bees.

name: Ortega, Lawrence M.
email: AKAZILLA at AOL.COM
location: Norman, OK
Date: June 18, 2007

comment:
NMCB-62 October 1979 - May(?)1983.
Spain, Det. Diego Garcia, Main Body Diego Garcia, Guam.
I would not trade my time in NMCB-62 for the world.
SW3 Ortega, aka TACO

name: Henry Beeson
email: henry-kathy1 at juno.com
location: The Dalles, Oregon
Date: June 06, 2007

comment:
MCB 3 1964-67 CM Okinawa, Guam, RVN DaNang, RVN ChuLai Looking for Michael Randy Blackwell, Picayune Miss. from our Port Hueneme days

name: Ronnie Roncka
email: Oldgrout2 at optonline.net
location: New York
Date: June 02, 2007

comment:
Served with MCB 10 from August 68 to Jan.70.  Love to hear from anyone who was at Camp Evans/Hains

name: Jane Melugin Brooks
email: jmmbrooks at yahoo.com
location: Fredericksburg, Iowa
Date: May 30, 2007

comment:
I am looking for anyone from the Sixth Battalion of Seabees. I am researching my late father's naval history and would appreciate any help. His name was Woodrow ("Pete") Melugin.  --  Thank you.

name: Jerry Bunton
email: jerrybunton at sbcglobal.net
location: FT.Worth,Tx.76148
Date: May 17, 2007

comment:
Seabee 1956 to1964 Midway Island-Guam-Coronado Amphib Base MCB10 Adak

name: Rick Block
email: shevaom at msn.com
location: Colorado City. Colorado 81019
Date: May 06, 2007

comment:
Joined (N)MCB10 in 2/64 on their way to be "Backup Battalion" - Guam 1964. Did recon work 1965 for "Ready Battalion" @ Okinawa...when we 'mounted out' for Viet Nam - Chu Lai May 1965. Was under 21... what a way to 'Join the Navy' . Was scared then but have great memories. Would like to connect with anyone about the 'Chu Lai' experience.

Thank you for your work,

Rick Block - EOH3 - Alpha Company.