June 20, 2013
Vol. 2 Issue 47
TECHBUSTERS Story and Photos by MCSA Kelly M. Agee
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Story and Photos by MC3 Raul Moreno Jr.
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ailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) gathered in the ship’s forward mess decks to celebrate the Navy Hospital Corps’ 115th anniversary, June 17. Nimitz’ Medical Department hosted the ceremony to share the history of the
our email account has been locked out. You’re freaking out and don’t know what to do. You don’t know Navy Hospital and honor all past and anything about Corps computers or technology. present hospital corpsmen. Even if you did, you’re not allowed to work on The computer. event commenced withcall? an a government Who ya’ gunna invocation. Following the prayer, a hospital Information Systems Technicians corpsman a mass reciting of the (ITs) can help led fix your problem. Corpsman Pledge. “We fix computers, help fix the executive network Cmdr. and helpJohn usersCummings, with issues they have, officer of Nimitz and former hospital such as emails and files on their computers,” gave Systems a speech to share 2nd his saidcorpsman, Information Technician experiences as an enlisted member in the Class John Gillespie, of Cincinnati. medical field and important eventsinin 2010 Navy Gillespie joined the Navy Hospital Corps because he had a lothistory. of college debt to pay back. Continued Continued on pageon3 page 3
Sailor of the Day
and positive impact on the general military training completion statistics for more than 3,000 Sailors in 18 departments, resulting in a significant increase in the ship’s overall mission capability. Displaying superb personal initiative and resourcefulness, Miller worked long hours and was instrumental in the rehabilitation of the Nimitz indoctrination classroom. Miller’s hard work ensured our newest Sailors were in a receptive and welcoming climate, providing a learning environment where Sailors could better focus on integrating into Nimitz’ team. When asked if he had any advice for others who would like to seek similar recognition Skinner said, “Keep working hard and never give up.”
Story and Photos by MCSA Kelly M. Agee
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Kevin L. Miller, a native of Little Falls, N.Y., was named USS Nimitz’ (CVN 68) Sailor of the Day June 19. “It feels pretty good to be Sailor of the Day,” said Miller. According to Miller, he joined the Navy in May 2010 because his father was a master chief petty officer. When in Nimitz’ homeport of Everett, Wash., Miller enjoys going to the gym and hanging out with friends. Miller’s hobby while underway includes working out. Miller performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As one of the command’s Division in the Spotlight (DITS) assessors, his meticulous efforts made a direct
Commanding Officer CAPT Jeff Ruth
Executive Officer CDR John Cummings
Editor MC2 (SW) Jason Behnke
Command Master Chief CMDCM Teri McIntyre
Public Affairs Officer LCDR Karin Burzynski
Lead Designer MC3 (SW) George J. Penney III
Nimitz News accepts submissions in writing. All submissions are subject to review and screening. ”Nimitz News” is an authorized publication for the members of the military services and their families. Its content does not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, or the Marine Corps and does not imply endorsement thereby.
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Continued from page 1 “I chose IT because my recruiter never signed up anyone for IT before, and I scored high on the ASVAB, so he told me to choose this rate,” said Gillespie. The life of an IT can be pretty busy. The average person doesn’t know how to fix a computer, and according to Gillespie, there are 2,000 to 3,000 computers on the ship. If something goes wrong with any of them the first people they call are the ITs. “We get about 50 to 60 software calls per day,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Mark Smith, of San Diego. Smith joined in 2008 because he didn’t want to have a dead end job and wanted to do something with his life. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to be an IT, but you do have to have certain skills, according to the ITs. “This job requires attention to detail, patience and willingness to learn and adapt,” said Gillespie. “With so many changes in technology these days, there are changes to our job every day,” said Gillespie. Being an IT also takes good people skills as well. “You have to have the wiliness to learn and be able to work with customers to be able to troubleshoot whatever problems they are having with their computer/software,” said Smith. Troubleshooting can be a hard task. It’s sometimes more than just turning the computer off and than back on again. “Troubleshooting isn’t an easy task, because for
IT3 Billy Gleason cleans a computer board. example, if your e-mail isn’t working there could be 300 different reasons on why,” said Gillespie. “And we have to troubleshoot all those reasons.” Troubleshooting can also take a lot of time out of the ITs days. “Troubleshooting can take from one to three hours, depending on what it is, because with troubleshooting you don’t know what the cause to the problem is,” said Smith. The ITs also have to deal with installing and taking out the cables on the ship. “There are enough cables on the ship that if you put them all together they could wrap around the world once,” said Gillespie. Next time you are having problems with your computer or e-mail you should first try to turn the computer off and then on again, and if that doesn’t work, call the ITs.
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In Focus
KEEPERSOF THECASH Story and photo by MC3 Derek W. Volland
maintains the balances and manages the savings deposit program when in the tax free zone. The use of electronic banking has caused a number of changes to the disbursing office. Years ago they handled large amounts of cash. Now, money is often moved with just a few clicks of a button. “This isn’t the disbursing of yesteryear, that’s for sure,” said Master Chief Personnel Specialist Kelly Bennett. “Navy Cash has changed things.” The disbursing office also offers swift pay options to deposit money directly into Sailors’ Navy Cash accounts, so they don’t have to make constant trips to the ATM. “The reason that the cash card system was even introduced was to remove cash from the ships,” said Bennett. “The cash cards offer a much more convenient way to provide the wants and needs for Sailors.” For more information please contact the disbursing office at J-dial 6681.
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isbursing is a job that comes with a lot of responsibility. The disbursing office aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) manages the entirety of the operational funding. Those funds go toward paying civilian venders and services, like trash and busses, when Nimitz pulls into a port. “I know a lot of people think that all we do is sit in the window and fix their cash cards when they don’t work,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Adrian Ramirez Rodriguez. “But working in the window is our break, what happens behind the window, that’s the real work.” The disbursing office handles the ship’s Navy Cash system, which allows Sailors to have funds on board the ship, giving Nimitz the ability to operate the ships store, vending machines, use chip to chip transfer for personal uses, and activities through MWR. “Navy Cash is an important asset to the ship,” said Rodriguez. Disbursing handles the issuing of the cards,
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Around the Decks
WHAT
DO YOU MISS ABOUT HOME
THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
ABEAN Michael Moore
QUESTION: Define the areas of responsibility for the following jerseys:
“My refrigerator. I miss being able to get food when ever I want and being able to get as much food as I want.“
ANSWER: Green - Arresting gear Yellow - AC director Purple - Fuelers Red - Ordnance/Crash and Salvage White - LSO and combat cargo White w/Green Cross - Safety White w/Red Cross - Medical Blue - Plane handler (tractor drivers) Brown - Plane captains
OSSN Rick Sainvil
“I miss walking to places, I miss the opportunity to walk and collect my thoughts.”
Warfare Specialist Q&A
ATAN Sizsaun McCloud
“Being able to go out to eat. I miss going out to a restaurant whenever I wanted to and eating different foods.”
QUESTION: Define Tail Rotor (yaw). ANSWER: This component counteracts torque of the main rotor by increasing or decreasing the amount of horizontal thrust the tail rotor produces, this movement is around the vertical axis.
AOAN Kristina Clemens
“I miss being able to walk around barefoot, I miss that feeling.”
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Through the Lens
ABH3 Kelsey Schrempp washes the window of Primary Flight Control. - Photo by MC3 Chris Bartlett
AD2 Samuel Ruvalcava repairs aircraft equipment. - Photo by MCSN Derek Harkins
AD3 Rochel S. Roque works on the tail hook of an F/A-18C Hornet.
ABHAN Janine Hunt stands watch in flight deck control.
- Photo by MCSA Victoria Ochoa
- Photo by MC3 Derek W. Volland
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