Nov. 27, 2013
Vol. 2 Issue 149
DAILY DIGEST
SAILORS KEEP THE MOTORS RUNNING Story and photos by MCSN (SW) Derek Harkins
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ailors aboard Nimitz may not pay much thought to what it takes to keep equipment aboard the ship operational. The fire pumps help fight fires, while the ship’s air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems protect equipment and keep the crew comfortable. But all of this equipment has something in common: it all contains motors. “I think sometimes it might be a little underappreciated because people just expect their
ventilation to work and if it doesn’t work, it’s automatically our fault,” said Electrician’s Mate Fireman Alexandra Delotellremaklus, a Sailor in Nimitz’ power shop. Personnel in this shop play a crucial role in keeping the motors built into shipboard equipment in working condition. They take each trouble call to its corresponding work center and work to repair any issues they may find. “If we can’t find a solution, we rig the motor down by
bolting it and disconnecting it electrically,” said Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Terence Howard. Some of the required tasks they must perform are fairly simple. “The easiest jobs we get are trouble calls where we just need to restart ventilation,” said Howard. “That’s just pushing a button.” However, it isn’t always that easy. “The bolting, rigging and actually getting the motor down Continued on page 3
SAILOR OF THE DAY
Story and photo by MCSN (SW) Aiyana Paschal
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ospital Corpsman 3rd Class Eloy Rodriguez, from Edinburg, Texas, was named Sailor of the Day Nov. 26. “I felt surprised,” said Rodriguez. “[My chain of command] brought me to the CMC’s office. I thought I was in trouble.” Rodriguez has completed 95 percent of his departmental joint qualification requirements in just seven months. As one of two operating room technicians, he has assisted in more than 90 routine and emergent surgical cases. Despite an increased surgical workload, his expertise proved
critical in maintaining operating room consumable supplies above 90 percent. Additionally he assisted with the commands flu stand down where more than 4,700 Sailors and Marines were vaccinated in less than 12 hours, earning a 99.2 percent command compliance rate. Rodriguez offered some advice to Sailors and Marines who might seek similar recognition. “Just do your job the best you can,” said Rodriguez. “Just keep doing what you do and you’ll get recognized if you’re doing the right thing.”
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to motor rewind is the hardest part,” said Howard. “Rusty bolts are also a pain! They can be under leaky pipes and just rust away. Then we have to call in the machinery repairman.” According to Howard, the work isn’t always clean either. Old dust and air can accumulate inside pipes and equipment. “There are motors that probably haven’t been touched since this ship was commissioned,” said Howard. “I actually like the dirty work though, believe it or not.” While Delotellremaklus doesn’t mind that dirty work either, she does have a different and smaller problem. “My least favorite part of this job is pulling fuses, because most of the fuse boxes are a lot taller than I am,” said Delotellremaklus. This might be understandable considering that Delo-
tellremaklus stands at five feet and two inches in height. However, a small stature has many benefits in their line of work as well. “They’ll use me if it’s a smaller area they can’t fit into,” said Delotellremaklus. While Sailors do not need to praise the Sailors from Nimitz’ power shop or pat them on the back, Howard believes that they can do their part in helping them with
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some basic courtesy. “If you see one of us walking down the [passageway] carrying a big motor, move to the side of us,” he said. Driven by duty and a love for gritty work, Delotellremakus and Howard help Nimitz’ power shop keep Nimitz’ motors operational. “At the end of the day, you feel like you accomplished something,” said Delotellremaklus.
On Board Marriage Enrichment Tools Story by MCSN(SW) Aiyana S. Paschal
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s Nimitz nears the end of deployment, Sailors and Marines are eager to get back home. While homecomings can be exciting, reunions and reintegration can be filled with stress. There are a variety of classes being offered on board Nimitz to help Sailors and Marines deal with reintegration, including two different marriage enrichment classes: “The Art of Marriage” and “Reconnect.” “The Art of Marriage” is a faith-based program that will be led by Cmdr. Emile Moured, a chaplain on board Nimitz. There are not set times for this program, because it is made to conform to Sailors and their spouses schedule. “It struck me that this would be the perfect program for people to do on a deployment where: A. It might be hard to get everybody together for six consecutive classes and B. It would be a good tool to use because a couple could tailor it to their own schedule and do the work books at their own pace,” said Moured. Sailors who wish to partici-
pate in the art of marriage can contact Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Apprentice Casey Neidorf. Sailors will be provided with a workbook and will provide their spouses address. Chaplain Moured’s wife will ensure the spouses receive their workbook. “It brings together a variety of elements that teach marriage principles by utilizing real life testimonies, little humorous video shorts and other things,” said Moured. “So along with using the workbook, you’re going to talk about things like what the purpose of marriage is and how to get past when you start feeling lonely or isolated.” Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Harding, another chaplain on board Nimitz, will be leading the “Reconnect” classes. As of now, there are two scheduled classes that will take place in the chapel. The first class is slated to begin Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and the second class, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. “If you talk to anyone who has deployed before, they will tell you that those first few weeks home can be a struggle as you relearn your role,” said Harding. “There’s
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a big disconnect emotionally between husband and wife, so that’s what this class is geared to do; to start to rebuild that emotional connection. The emotional connection is the base for real friendship and a healthy marriage.” According to Harding, “Reconnect” is a class with material for anyone, regardless of religious preference. The material is based around restoring emotional intimacy after deployment. The program is designed to help service members and spouses begin to process through the challenges of reconnecting before service members arrive home. Classes offer exercises and thoughtful questions that service members and their spouses can do together via email. “This class is based off of secular material,” said Harding. “Anyone who is in a relationship with a significant other is welcome to attend. The issues are going to be the same.” For more information contact the religious programs specialist office at compartment number 2-118-1-Q or J-dial 6452.
YOU’RE
COUNTED ON BY ALL OF YOUR SHIPMATES
ALMOST 9 MONTHS OF DEPLOYMENT
THERE IS NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY
STAY MOTIVATED 5
By MCSN (SW) Aiyana Paschal
ABH3 Esther Gootee scrapes paint off from an elevator in the hangar bay.
Sailors and Marines participate in a foreign object damage walkdown on the flight deck.
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By MCSN (SW) Kole E. Carpenter
ABE3 Meagan Rowland, left, and ABH2 Justin Chavez guide aircraft on the flight deck.
By MCSA (SW) Kelly M. Agee
By MCSA (SW) Kelly M. Agee
Cpl. Casey Kowatch, right, trains Marines on the flight deck.
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