Big-E Shuttle, Jan. 16, 2011

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STOCKED Up!S-8 Division works around the clock to ensure “Big E” is well-supplied

Passing the “Rock” of Gibraltar on August 16, 1962, Enterprise entered the 6th Fleet’s Area of Responsibility, becoming the first nuclear-powered carrier to steam into the Mediterranean Sea, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS Shangri La (CVA 38).

Enterprise participated in a number of exercises in the Mediterranean. Its RipTide III exercise involved long-range simulated nuclear strikes against targets off the Portuguese and Spanish coasts. Enterprise launched 14 strikes and nine call strikes, all opposed, as well as conducting cross-deck and cross-replenishment operations with other commands, along with British and French forces. FallEx/High Heels II, conducted Sept. 6-20, revolved around the exercise of NATO and national communications and alert procedures. Around 13,000 service members and 24 ships operated with British, Greek and Turkish forces to coordinate and conduct amphibious landings with close air support, anti-submarine warfare and anti-air warfare tactics.

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The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and weekly in port by the USS Enter-prise (CVN 65) Media Department, FPO AE 09543-2810. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. Government. The Shuttle reserves the right to edit all submis-sions. Please direct all story ideas, questions and comments to MCSN Peter Melkus at [email protected].

Commanding Officer

Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne

Public Affairs Officer

Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler Command Master Chief

CMDCM (AW/SW) Keith G. Oxley

Executive Officer

Capt. Ryan Scholl

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Q: What is the maximum personnel occupancy of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat?

A: 18 total: 3 crew members and 15 passengers

“Big E” Outlook

“Big E” History

On the front:A Sailor assigned to Supply Department’s S-8 Division directs a crane lifting supplies to be stored in USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) hangar bay.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Colton M. Woodworth and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Sirpreet M. Singh have personal electronic items inspected and tagged during an amnesty electrical safety check Friday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Electrical safety checks ensure that the personal electronic items that Sailors bring aboard meet a standard level of operability and safety. Sailors who still need personal electronic items inspected (a ship-wide requirement), can bring their equipment to the forward mess decks tonight from 8 to 11 p.m.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex R. Forster

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Regional Security Education Program

Educators from the Regional Security Education Program (RSEP) are scheduled to begin port call security briefs aboard Enterprise Tuesday, Jan. 18. The RSEP Reading List can be found on the ship’s intranet page under ‘Resources.’

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY

NCPACE asset testingRegistration for “Big E” University term 1 is officially closed. Sailors who have registered for term 1 courses must attend an asset testing session today in the 2nd deck ESO classroom (located at 2-186-0-Q). Testing sessions are scheduled to be held at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration for term 2 of “Big E” University will be published at a later date.

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HeadS Up!Supply’s S-8 Division works around the clock to ensure “Big E” is well stocked

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S-8 team keeping “Big E” in the fight

Members of Supply Department’s S-8 Division take a break from their busy schedule to pose for a group photo. S-8 Sailors transport an average of 200 to 300 pallets of supplies around the “Big E” on a daily basis.


USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – In the maze of storerooms aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the S-8 Division Sailors often work from reveille to taps to move hundreds of boxes, crates, and various other items that help keep crew members afloat during deployment. With the long working hours and the physical demands of the job, it may come as a surprise that Sailors responsible for the Supply department’s receiving and distribution are still laughing and smiling at the end of the day. Chief Logistics Specialist (AW) Michael Beck, S-8 Division’s leading chief petty officer, says the 30 Sailors assigned to S-8 Division have one of the most important jobs on the ship. Every material needed by every department on board Enterprise is ordered,

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stocked, inventoried, and issued by S-8 Division. “Since I checked on board in July, I have never seen a more hard-working division. Each day, we move an average of 200-300 pallets around the ship,” Beck said. The supplies S-8 receives can include anything from cleaning supplies to reactor parts. Whether it is equipment needed to enable aircraft to take off from the flight deck, or basic everyday necessities such as toilet paper and blankets, S-8 Division’s mission is essential for the ship. “Everything the ship needs to run we carry,” said Logistics Specialist Seaman Christopher Carbone. “Without us, the ship wouldn’t run at all.” Beck added that S-8 Division’s job changes depending on whether they are at shore or at sea. When in port, the division spends much of their time loading equipment onto the ship. At sea, Beck

said they spend more time issuing and storing items already on board. Regardless of where the Big E is, Beck said the division makes sure to carry out their tasks safely. Since a majority of the division’s job includes carrying supplies into store rooms, Carbone also said the job can be exhausting. Carbone said carrying heavy boxes to store rooms can take up to four hours without a break, and there are hundreds of boxes to carry every day. “My job is making mountains and then moving them,” Carbone said jokingly. “It’s

definitely not hard to stay in shape.” Carbone added that one of S-8’s biggest assets is their ability to work as a team and take pride in what they do. “We’re a very tight-knit group,” said Carbone. “It’s hard lifting boxes all the time, but we try to keep it light-hearted and fun.” Beck says that Big E’s S-8 Division is the best division he has ever worked with during his 22 years in the Navy. “We all take pride in this job; there’s no room for complaining,” said Beck. “We do what we have to do to get the job done.”

Faced with demanding tasks, Supply Sailors stay motivated, proud of their work

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CNO Discusses Shipbuilding, Future Force at 23rd SNA National Symposium

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks during the 21st annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) symposium.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones

ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) – The chief of naval operations (CNO) was the keynote speaker during an annual banquet at the Surface Navy Association’s 23rd National Symposium in Arlington, Va., where he spoke on the importance of future force and current operations of the Navy, Jan 14. Adm. Gary Roughead spoke on the important role of naval leadership in strengthening the future force of the Navy. “Our job, as the nation’s leaders, is to ensure Sailors have the ships, the aircraft and the submarines that will enable them to accomplish the mission,” said Roughead. “We are maintaining our unrelenting emphasis on leader diversity, so that the best ideas to keep our Navy great are able to be heard.” Roughead discussed the need to increase the number of ships in the Navy. Although 313 is commonly referred to as the “floor” of what the Navy needs, he emphasized that more ships are needed, and that

By MC1 Stephen A. WatterworthChief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

we require a combination of balance and quantity to build the Navy for the future. “Three hundred thirteen is the numerical floor because it gives us global capabilities,” he said. “At some point, quantity becomes a capability. Although it appears to be years away, [that] looming prospect of ‘block end’ of service life across several classes of ships that where built in the 1980’s when we get into the 2020’s requires action in the very near term to chart a course through that very challenging period. As the commander in the Pacific and the commander in the

Atlantic, I can tell you that I never had enough ships, even before we developed the maritime strategy,” said Roughead. Recognizing the need for new ships, CNO stressed the importance of the Navy working with the shipbuilding industry to control costs. He stressed the need for restraint and appetite suppression, explaining that it will take the combined effort from both the Navy and the industry to realize efficiencies in shipbuilding. “I expect Navy leaders to take a disciplined approach in determining our needs,” he said. “An approach based in the maritime strategy that

strives to balance among the six core capabilities, linking each purchase to a capability or capabilities will be the test I will apply. Our program submission for Fiscal Year 2012 funds our most pressing requirements and continues our investment in force structure even in the context of increasing fiscal pressure. To do this, hard decisions must be made in the short term to ensure a long term shipbuilding plan is viable.” Roughead also reiterated the Navy’s position on the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “Combat effectiveness is what we provide as a Navy,” said Roughead. “And repeal will neither change who we are or what we do. The time is right, the time is now, and we will lead a prompt and thoughtful implementation.” The Surface Navy Association was founded in 1985 to “promote great coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic communities who share a common interest in naval surface warfare.”

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Sunday’s NFL playoff predictions

Tom Brady threw two interceptions in a loss to the Jets in Week 2, but has thrown only two more since.

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NFC divisional battle, Seahawks at Bears, 1 p.m., FOX Three things you should care about: 1. Can the Bears protect QB Jay Cutler? The line struggled when the teams met Oct. 17, surrendering six sacks in a 23-20 loss at Soldier Field. Cutler finished with a season-low 43.6 completion percentage and failed to throw for a touchdown in arguably his worst outing of the season. 2. Can the Seahawks handle life on the road? The Seahawks have been awful away from home,

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losing 14 of their past 17 -- each by at least 11 points, with six by 21 or more. The numbers are even worse in the postseason, where Seattle has lost seven in a row away from Qwest. It’s fair to recognize that Seattle’s recent hot streak has come at home, where the crowd allows the defensive line to get a head start at the snap of the ball, and quarterbacks have to rely on silent counts and hand signals. Can the Seahawks carry the momentum out of state? 3. Will Seattle regret punting to Devin Hester? Hester was one of the Bears’ few positives in the teams’ first game, taking a punt 89 yards for a touchdown with just under two minutes to play. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he plans to test Hester, even though Hester returned three punts for scores this season and has 10 in his career.

The Pick: This is where the fairy-tale ends for Seattle. Chicago’s defense is too strong, particularly with

linebacker Lance Briggs in the lineup after not playing in the first meeting. The Bears won’t have the same defensive breakdowns that the Saints had, and they also will benefit from a crowd that will want to show it can have as much of an impact on a game as Seattle’s famed 12th man. Bears 27, Seahawks 13

AFC divisional battle, Jets at Patriots, 4:30 p.m., CBS Three things you should care about: 1. Tom Brady is still improving in his craft. At the end of his 10th season as a starter, Brady’s mastery seems to be expanding. He finished with 11 straight starts without an interception, the longest stretch in the NFL since the 1970 merger (a run that included a league-record 335 consecutive passes). When the Jets have beaten the Patriots in recent meetings -- as they have in consecutive games in East Rutherford -- they have done so with a heavy pass rush. In the Jets’ losses, though, Brady stands tall in the pocket, unbothered. 2. While every press conference seems to turn into a circus, Rex Ryan is no fool. Ryan might talk

too much for many folks’ tastes, but it is hard to argue with his coaching acumen or his team’s results. In his first two seasons as Jets head coach, Ryan has already compiled a 3-1 postseason record in four road games. 3. Mark Sanchez doesn’t scare easily. In just his second season, Sanchez has already played in four playoff games (he’s 3-1), getting the kind of exposure to big-time pressure that many quarterbacks don’t face until deep in their careers.

The Pick: The Patriots’ ownership of the AFC East in general and the Jets in particular will continue. Patriots 27, Jets 13

Aaron Curry and company got to Jay Cutler six times during the Seahawks’ 23-20 win over the Bears in Week 6.

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AT3 Peterson, an avionics night assistant supervisor assigned to the “Screwtops” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, joined the Navy three-and-a-half years ago while searching for a secure job. To Peterson, the most rewarding aspect of his job is knowing when aircraft return safely and the mission is accomplished.

Peterson plans to keep excelling at his job and move up the ranks to eventually be an aviation electronics technician chief. He also strives to become a great leader. In his spare time, Peterson enjoys working out, studying for advancement, playing softball and the guitar.

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd ClassJoshua Lane Brock Peterson - Dayton, Texas

Yeoman Seaman Joshua A. Wright - Tampa, Florida

YNSN Wright, a yeoman and damage control petty officer assigned to Executive’s X-2 Division, joined the Navy two years ago to travel the world and follow in the military footsteps of his father, who was a helicopter pilot in the Army. To Wright, the most rewarding aspect of his job is knowing that his family looks up to him as a defender of their freedom and knowing he’s made something with his life.

Wright is working hard to make E-4 and aspires to apply to the Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) program to become a pilot like his father. In his free time, Wright enjoys working out in the gym and playing video games.

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez

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