LOL CVA 66 means The USS AMERICA CVA-66 a Navy aircraft carrier Snipe means Machinist Mate or one who works in the propullsion spaces. IOW I am a man :>} I will answer you question in private give me a few to get reply together OK.
LOL - sorry about that. I hope you did not take any offense. :-)
BTW, I do appreciate the civil nature that everyone in this thread is showing. It's refreshing to see people discuss a very emotional issue like this without getting all bent out of shape.