Nimitz News Daily Digest - Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Vol. 2 Issue 151

DAILY DIGEST

NIMITZ’ CREW CELEBRATES

THANKSGIVING S Story by MCSN (SW) Siobhana R. McEwen

ailors and Marines found a little something extra on their trays Thursday: extra helpings of traditional Thanksgiving foods. Turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole were all part of the meal, prepared by the ship’s

culinary specialists (CS) to help treat Sailors and Marines for the holiday.

“This was a huge collaborative event between all of the gallies on board,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Karlton Gregson. “We served more than 3,000 pounds of

turkey and 2,500 pounds of ham, and provided a menu comprised of 26 items.”

For the CSs, it was also an opportunity to put some extra love into their cooking.

“To me, it has been a really big deal to prepare this meal,” said Continued on page 3

SAILOR OF THE DAY

Story and photo by MCSA (SW) Kelly M. Agee

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assemblies, three trailing edge flaps, one shock absorber, three rudders, two EA-6B linear valves and one H-60 pitch trim servo actuator.

Gamezvilla’s efforts enabled the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department to expeditiously repair 40 priority one components and contributed to $1.3 million in beyond capable maintenance cost avoidance.

Gamezilla offered some advice to other Sailors and Marines that might be wishing for success.

“Work hard and don’t expect anything in return for it,” said Gamezilla.

viation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Esmundo Gamezvilla, a native of Tucson, Ariz., was named Sailor of the Day Nov.

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“It feels good to know that you are being appreciated for your hard work,” said Gamezvilla.

Demonstrating relentless work ethic and technical expertise, Gamezvilla assisted in the teardown, inspection, repair and testing of 13 F/A-18 leading edge flap assemblies, seven aileron actuators, eight horizontal stabilizers, eight mounted servo-valves, four hydraulic drive units, two nose wheel steering Commanding Officer

Executive Officer

Command Master Chief

Public Affairs Officer

Capt. Jeff Ruth

Capt. J.J. Cummings

CMDCM Teri McIntyre

Lt. Cmdr. Karin Burzynski

Editor MC3 (SW) George J. Penney III

Lead Designer MC3 (SW) Raul Moreno Jr.

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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By MCSN (SW) Siobhana R. McEwen

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Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Bellinger, of Vancouver, Wash. “If it wasn’t for the extension, we would be home right now. When my master chief told me how she wanted me to cook the turkeys, it was just like my mom cooks them. I know a lot of Sailors want to be home right now, so it’s really important that we give them the best meal we can, to say ‘thank you’ to them for all of their hard work.”

Gregson said the Thanksgiving meal was an especially important one for him, too.

“To me, Thanksgiving is all about showing appreciation for friends and family,” said Gregson. “This was a great way to say thank you to the crew for their hard work during this deployment.”

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Israel Marmolejo said he appreciated the work the CSs put into the meal.

CS3 Kendra Bellinger bastes turkey for the Thanksgiving meal aboard Nimitz.

“This was my third year on the ship,” said Marmolejo. “Another year I missed the meal, and I heard the food was really good, so I knew I should be excited this year.”

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Brandon Pratt, of Augusta, Ga., assigned to the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 agreed.

“I’m glad they did this for us and I’m really thankful for the CSs’ hard work,” Pratt said.

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Nimitz is returning from an eight-and-a-half-month deployment to the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR) and is expected to be back in homeport before the end of the year. This fact was not overlooked by crew members during the Thanksgiving meal.

“I’m really thankful that we’ll be getting home safely and that I’ll be able to see my family and friends soon,” said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Patricia Cassatt.

INTERESTED IN

COLLEGE? Y Free Admissions Testing Available for Service Members Story By Ensign Shereka Riley, Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

our local Navy College Office (NCO) offers paper-based American College Testing (ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college admissions testing at base education centers to active duty service members free of charge.

According to Mareba Mack, educational specialist at the Naval Air Station Pensacola Navy College Office, when a current score is required for service or education programs, all eligible military members, including the Coast Guard, are authorized to take one free college admissions exam administered at their local base education center.

“A few of the service programs that require a current SAT or ACT score are the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Preparatory School Programs, Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program and the Seaman to Admiral-21 program,” said Mack. “Service

members with hopes of pursuing a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution are eligible for a free test whether or not they are using military education program benefits such as Tuition Assistance (TA) and/or the GI Bill.”

Both the ACT and SAT are administered monthly by the educational center staff.

In order to help prepare for the SAT and ACT, the NCO offers free materials to assist service members in achieving the scores they need. Mack suggests members visit their local NCO to receive official test guide booklets that offer information about each exam, including practice tests.

Additional information on the ACT and SAT is available at www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf and http://sat.collegeboard.org/ SAT/public/pdf/getting-readyfor-the-sat.pdf.

Andrea Franklin, educational technician at the NCO Pensacola notes that the education 4

centers also offer other tools that can be used to improve basic English and math skills.

“Other offerings available at no charge include the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) and the College Placement Skills Training Course (CPST),” said Franklin.

For more information on the OASC and CPST, visit https:// www.navycollege.navy.mil/ dsp_oasc.aspx and https:// www.navycollege.navy.mil/ dsp_cpst.aspx.

Educational services specialists are available at your local NCO. For more information on the many services offered, including education plans, visit your local education center.

To learn about testing and prep materials offered through the NCO, visit https://www. navycollege.navy.mil/default. aspx.

For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

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Sailors simulate the repair of a ruptured fire main during a general quarters drill.

By MCSN (SW) Derek Harkins

Lt. Matthew Brunelle, left, listens to a Sailor’s questions about officer programs during a career fair.

By MCSN (SW) Kole E. Carpenter

By MCSN (SW) Kole E. Carpenter

By MCSA (SW) Kelly M. Agee

GMSN Zachary Roberts fires a .50 caliber machine gun from the fantail.

A close-in weapons system fires during a live-fire exercise.

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-Photo by MCSA (SW) Kelly M. Agee