Vol. 2 Issue 143
Nov. 19, 2013
DAILY DIGEST
SECRET
SPY
Story and photo by MC3 (SW/AW) Jess Lewis
J
ust below Nimitz’ flight deck, in the middle of the ship is a passageway designated for flag staff personnel. Walking through the blue curtains that separate this area from the rest of the ship, there’s another passageway that runs across the width of the ship. Along this passageway, there are four rooms all named warcell with a number attached to differentiate each cell. Enter warcell number four. The room is dimly lit by blue lights and
the temperature is kept cool in order for the vital computer systems to run smoothly and not be overheated. Seated just to the left of the door is Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Rachel Wallace. Wallace is a native of Wyatt, Mo., and comes from a military family. She decided to join the Navy on a whim. “I’m horrible with pushups so I didn’t think they would take me,” said Wallace. “But they did and I’m very happy
about it. I love my job.” Wallace picked her job as a CTT based on her recruiter’s recommendation. “My recruiter told me based on my personality, ASVAB score and my educational background that this would be the perfect job for me,” added Wallace. Wallace is attached to Nimitz’ strike group and embarks with Nimitz and the rest of the airwing when going out to sea. Continued on page 3