USS Samuel B. Roberts Family Day

[bsmizzle82]

I did my time 5 yrs 05-10 if u know me holla!!

[vr548218]

Decommissioned in 3 years? 2011 and still going strong!!! You can gain alot from a ship, But not knowing her history keeps you blinded of what she has to offer. And ask anyone on a carrier who they can always count on to lead the pack? and they'll say the FFG's. Theyre always closer to the battle then they are. The problem with the new navy is its crybabies, who cant handle the pressure and cry foul when things dont go there way. and dont understand or respect tradition!! NO HIGHER HONOR!!!

[Tarten46]

argh... bloody split tails. you can have the new navy.

[tatteredgold]

This ship was named after my Great Grandpa. Kind of cool to see it on Youtube.

[GasCityGuy]

Most folks don't realize how close the Sammy B came to sinking when she struck that mine in 1987 or 88. The crew that saved her can never be given enough praise for their actions on that day.

[flake121]

i love the ship this one was named after, the destroyer samuel b roberts which attacked japanese heavy cruisers and battle ships to protect the escort carriers.

[iratherbeinaz]

My son is on there right now he is an E-5. A fireman and a snipe. He is on his way home from W. Africa.

I had a chance to go on the ship last July. They allowed him to show me the ship, except certain areas. This is the 2nd ship he was on and let his parents take a tour. Really neat!

Thank you for posting this.

[levisnteeshirt]

an FFG without its missle launcher , is like Dolly Pardon without her boobs ,, who in the hell had the brainstorm to take the missle launchers off ??

[Alexis1227]

my hubby served on that ship for over 3yrs

[EHWins]

That is the ship that I am going to. It is a good ship?

[frankydman]

Ah, yes, the USS Samuel B. Roberts. A John C. Butler class Destroyer Escort, with the designation DE-413, launched in January 1944 and sunk on October 25, 1944 in the battle off Samar, where it recieved the nickname "The Destroyer Escort that fought like a battleship", and recieved one battle star for WWII service.

Yes, I am completely aware that I described another ship, well I have no idea what the back story of this ship is.

[GrayFoxNull006]

I really wanted to go to Savannah to.

[krosario3]

To the IDIOT who only spent 2 years on the Sammy B. Apparently you know NOTHING of the ship. And the NAVY. The Roberts is the only ship in history ever to survive a mine blast. Due to its team of OUTSTANDING Sailors on board her. I served on her very proudly for 4 years. And traveled the world with her and was with her during Desert storm and desert shield. You know nothing of her or the navy! Your one of those that just didn't have what it takes to be apart of her!!!!!

[GrayFoxNull006]

Your're wrong about her being the only ship ever. USS Ross (DD-563) survived after hitting two underwater mines. There are a few others but the ship that survived two seemed more note worthy.

[fivebodyblade01]

Whoa shipmate... resorting to insults (in caps no less lol) is not very noble or honorable. Maybe we can discuss this in a dignified and educated manor. First off all I was commenting on was the fact that the Ensign called it the "Corvette" of the Navy. That is a pretty big stretch. There is a reason the FFG's are in the process of being decomed, because they are they are largely ineffective in today's Naval combat environment. My comment was making light of the Ensigns blatent attempt at making

[fivebodyblade01]

the ship seem greater than it is to the general public viewing this. Second I never said a single comment about the mine incident or any of the crew involved in that incident or any of the crew I served with. My crew was also stellar and even the ones that got on my nerves I would have layed my life down for and they would have done the same for me I'm sure. So let's leave personel out of this shall we? And finally the comments about me not having what it takes is pretty bold statement

[fivebodyblade01]

considering you don't know me. I may not have won a Navy Cross, but I did advance from E-3 to E-5 in my 2 years on board as well as obtained my ESWS pin in my first 7 months on board. I'm not saying I'm Joe Navy but I was certainly a capable sailor. So again I say to you that the ship is a junker and should be decomed (and I'll gaurentee it will be in the next 3 years) soon. Have a fine Navy day! Btw... that's incredible that you traveled the world in the Navy! Why... that has to be a rare feat!

[MediaevalCities]

@krosario3 The Roberts was not the only ship in history to survive a mine blast. During the first Gulf War (1991) the USS Princeton (CG-59) and the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) were both hit on the 34th day of the war, FEB 18. I had orders to the Princeton, but as it was in the yards for repairs, spent 4 yrs 8 months on the Roberts after GSM school.

[fivebodyblade01]

corvette of the navy my ass!! with all due respect... piss off ma'am. that ship almost falls apart at 25 knots. i know because i was stationed on it for 2 years. no higher honor my ass!! i loved the navy, but that ship is a piece of crap.

[freddy3998]

SAMMY B!!!!!!!!!!!!!