ROUGH RIDER USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
INPORT EDITION | MARCH 7, 2014
INSIDE TR NIGHT WITH THE ADMIRALS SAILORS ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE RINK
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TAKE A LOOK AT WOMEN’S JOURNEY IN THE NAVY
HISTORY LESSON
SAILORS DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF THE CPO UNIFORM
photos from AROUND THE SHIP By Theodore Roosevelt Media Department
Sailors from TR’s Deck department lower one of her anchors onto a barge. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Drew
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Paul Pagan asks Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. William Moran, a question during an all hands call. Sailors from around the fleet were given the opportunity to ask Moran questions from various locations around the world via satellite.
ADMIRALS TR NIGHT Story by MCSN Jenna Kaliszewski. Photos by MCSN Jenna Kaliszewski and MCSN Anthony Hilkowski
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ailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) watched the Norfolk Admirals sneak past the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 during an American Hockey League game at the Norfolk Scope Arena, Feb. 26. TR’s Senior Sailor of the Year, Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Rodolfo Tapia, dropped the first puck of the game, and Hull Technician 3rd Class Mathew Rogers sang the national anthem. More than 90 Sailors came out to the event organized by TR’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) team. “We come all the time as a family,” said Miranda Pritchett, daughter of Chief Information Systems Technician Penny Steenrod. “We always have a good time here. Tonight is just a mom and daughter night.” Senior Chief Corpsman Gregory Fall took advantage of the opportunity and attended the game with his wife and daughter. “Part of what we do is defending our ability to come to events like these,” said Fall. “To come out and support the game, our Sailor of the year and have some fun, it’s fantastic.” Sailors can look forward to MWR providing more opportunities to attend similar events throughout the year. “Admirals Night and events like these are a way to get everyone out with their family and shipmates and have some fun,” said Megan Villapudua, TR’s Fun Boss. “They’re something to look forward to at the end of the day. It builds morale.”
TR’s crew and their families enjoy a hockey game at Scope arena
W O M E N ’ S
H I S T O R Y
A TIME TO
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Women have served our country honorably since the Revolutionary War. Women have cooked for and nursed the soldiers of Gen. George Washington’s army, disguised themselves
LOOK AT WOMEN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE NAVY
as men to serve as soldiers in the Civil War and were factory workers during World War II. They served in Korea and Vietnam and have fought on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. Women have aided their country in every armed conflict since its foundation. Take a look at some of the accomplishments and milestones in women’s military history.
1980 Midshipman Miles is the first African-American woman, and among the first women, to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy
WAVES in a transport plane. 1944
1942 Congress establishes the Navy’s Women’s Reserve Program (WAVES).
First seagoing WAVES. 1953
1908 Women officially begin 1919 After WWI, many serving in the U.S. women are released Navy as nurses. from naval service.
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1916 WWI
WWII
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1920 Women are allowed to vote. 1917 Enlistment of women authorized as Yeomanettes.
1944 Women allowed to hold the rank of Captain. WAVE aircraft mechanic turns over the propeller of an SNL. 1943
1948 KOREAN WAR 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to enter the active Navy.
First female Master Chief
First six enlisted women sworn into the regular Navy. 1948
1972 Alene B. Duerk is 1967 2% ceiling the first woman spot eliminated for promoted to flag rank enlisted women. Mandatory separation for pregnancy Women abolished assigned to non-combatant ships
VIETNAM WAR
1967
1972
1972 Equal Rights Amendment passed by Congress. Chief of Naval Operations Elmo Zumwalt, Jr. issued Z-Gram 116, which expanded opportunities for Navy women on 7 August
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1976 Women admitted to USNA and Aviation Officer Candidate School.
Supreme court rules equal benefits for dependents of military women
Elimination of the Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule Congress passed law allowing women to fly combat aircraft
1993
GULF WAR
1993 Combat Exclusion Law rescinded by Congress, all surface ships and squadrons open to women.
WAR ON TERROR
2010
Submarine service opens to female officers
First woman promoted to Vice Admiral
A LESSON P A S T
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Story and photos by MC3 Christopher Liaghat
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irst class and chief petty officers (CPOs) learned about the history of enlisted leadership during a heritage event in the chiefs’ mess facilitated by retired Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Mark T. Hacala, training officer and historian for the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard, Feb. 20 and 21. The event was part of CPO 365, a program aimed at preparing board eligible first class petty officers to be future chief petty officers. Hacala brought several historic uniforms from his personal collection to help Sailors understand how much the CPO community has achieved and evolved. “I think it’s important to understand how far we’ve come in responsibility and authority as chiefs because it wasn’t always this way,” said Hacala. “My presentation isn’t so much about the history of uniforms as much as the history of leadership. The uniforms just give me a way to tell the story over time.” Hacala discussed the evolution of the chief ranks during the presentation. Among them was the 1950’s custom of referring to senior chiefs and master chiefs as “Super Chiefs”. Hacala displayed a slide show of photos depicting Sailors breaking several historically important uniform regulations that he covered during his presentation, Hacala urged those in attendance to educate junior Sailors on proper uniform wear and heritage. “We have a problem and we have to fix it,” Hacala said. “If you are in charge, take the time to find the resources and do things right.” Hacala recommended that all chiefs and prospective chiefs review U.S. Navy Regulations, chapter 12, which covers flags, pennants, honors, ceremonies and customs, as well as chapter six of Navy Uniform Regulations, which covers special uniform situations. “I think it is important for first classes and chiefs to learn about how much power they have gained, but then learn how to wield it and use that power,” said Hacala. “In order to use it you have to know your rules, know your regs and know how to enforce them.”
Retired Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Mark T. Hacala shares the CPO history
TRYthis
It’s rare that desserts as tasty as angel food cake cause anything but sugar comas and a little extra fluff on your stomach. This recipe, however, is just as delicious as the original and also has a little zing thanks to the ginger. So grab a fork and dig in, this is one treat you don’t have to feel guilty about.
SHIP By MC3 John Drew
Staying
MOTIVATED Staying Motivated Your alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m. After a moment of pure rage, you remember you set the alarm with the intention of waking up early to exercise. The self-negotiations ensue. You decide, you don’t need to be to work for two and a half more hours. So you hit the snooze button and the alarm goes off again 15 minutes later. Traffic hasn’t been that bad lately so you figure you can leave a bit later and still beat it. Fifteen minutes after that, it goes off again. You can save time and skip the shower. Cardio is out so you will just lift weights instead. Thirty minutes later you curse your alarm for not going off after 15 minutes. You jump in your car, sit in traffic for an hour and make it to work 15 minutes early. No workout.
Make sure you plan on working out before anything can get in the way of you going to the gym. Schedule the workout by writing it down and have a physical reminder of your workout.
Musical Motivation
Play songs that you know will pump you up and get you motivated, not only during the workout but prior to it. Another option is to leave yourself motivational messages or alarms that remind you a why it’s so important that you exercise, which is perfect segue to the next tip.
Keep your goal in mind
Each person has their own reasons and motivations for working out. If you just want to lose some weight ask yourself why. Is it to improve your physical appearance or be a healthier person? Any reason that starts you working out is a good enough reason to continue. You don’t need to justify why you exercise to anyone, even yourself, just workout and remember you will benefit no matter what your reasons are.
Even if you don’t feel like exercising, do it. You will develop confidence and energy that will carry over into your future workouts. If you feel sick, then obviously don’t push yourself. If you just don’t feel like it then do it anyway. You never regret a workout after it’s over, even if it’s not your best.
Workout with a friend It’s much easier to get motivated when your workout partner is motivated. A partner can provide the friendly push you need to complete your workouts.
Change it up
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the egg whites. 2. Add the cream of tartar, beat in the granulated sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Add the vanilla, lime zest and ginger. 3. Sprinkle one-quarter of the flour mixture over the egg mixture and gently fold with a rubber spatula. 4. . Transfer the batter to an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake until the cake feels springy and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
Keep your workout fresh. Try not to do the same workout twice in the same week. Variety makes working out a fun activity, rather than something you have to do. Enjoy working out. You’ll enjoy the results.
WHILE IN PORT.. EAT THIS, NOT THAT! NOT THAT
For some people, motivation isn’t an issue when it comes to personal health and exercise. For others, it can be difficult to gather the motivation to roll out early and hit the gym. Here are a few tips to help you not only push yourself when working out, but begin the workout in the first place.
Get it over with
Motivate through exercise
INGREDIENTS • 1 CUP MINUS 1 TABLESPOON CAKE FLOUR • 1 1/2 CUPS CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR • 1/4 TEASPOON SALT • 11 LARGE EGG WHITES, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE • 1 1/2 TEASPOONS CREAM OF TARTAR • 1 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR • 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT • 1 TEASPOON FINELY GRATED LIME ZEST • 3 TABLESPOONS FINELY GRATED PEELED GINGER
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Ginger Angel Food Cake
We often see advertisements talking about how healthy and low calorie yogurt is, and to be honest yogurt itself is a great alternative to most snacks people eat, but there is a healthier option. Greek yogurt has risen in popularity in recent years and for good reason. It contains twice as much protein, half as many carbs and is much more filling than regular yogurt. So if health is your primary concern go Greek.
Honor Guard Story by MCSN Anthony Hilkowski
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he U.S. Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard, from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., visited the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Feb. 20 to experience life aboard a Navy ship for the first time. For many of the Sailors in the ceremonial honor guard, this was the first opportunity they’ve had to work in rate and talk with others with the same rate. “Talking with fellow Aviation Machinist’s Mates was very helpful, because I was able to ask them for tips on advancement,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Taylor Ecklund. “The short time I worked with them I learned more about my rate than any other time I have spent studying about it.” Sailors in the honor guard are chosen for duty while attending recruit
ON THE JOB
training, or their rating school. They participate in some of our nation’s most prestigious ceremonies, including presidential inaugurations and arrival ceremonies for foreign officials. In addition, the ceremonial guard performs funeral services and escort for Navy personnel buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Most of the Sailors participating in the two day training were excited about being on a ship for the first time. “Walking up and seeing the ship and the sheer size of it amazed me,” said Ecklund. “To think that over 5,000 Sailors will live on it for nine months just astounded me.” The Sailors ate their first meal on the mess decks after they toured the ship and attended an orientation to their prospective jobs. “From all the horror stories I have
heard about ship galley food, it was a whole lot better than I expected,” said Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ken LaFountaine. The group also had a chance to talk with other Sailors aboard TR while they ate and soon were introduced to their berthing area to turn in for the night. “The sleeping quarters were nothing like what I was expecting,” said LaFountaine. “They were a little smaller than what I am use to but a lot more comfortable than what I was expecting.” Their short time onboard gave Sailors from the Ceremonial Honor Guard a chance to experience the job they joined the Navy to do. They gained new knowledge and insight through on the job training they have not had until now.
rough rider OF THE WEEK
MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS
BRIAN FLOOD
DEPARTMENT: Media HOME TOWN: Indianapolis, IN WHY FLOOD WAS PICKED: MC3 (SW) Brian Flood is an integral part of the Media Department’s video production workcenter onboard Theodore Roosevelt. He leads the production of the Theodore Roosevelt Show as editor and director. He also assists in the production of all live broadcasts including Big Bucks Bingo and Captain’s Call. Petty Officer Flood has aided the training of TR Sailors by producing nine training videos for broadcast on Site TV and has assisted 16 TR Sailors with their special duty screening packages and officer official full-length photos. Petty Officer Flood regularly takes on extra duties including departmental training petty officer, departmental PII coordinator, TR Fleet Hometown News coordinator and will be joining TR’s brig team. MC3 Brian Flood’s leadership, work ethic and example are worthy of recognition as THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S Rough Rider of the Week.
Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard and The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band march along a funeral route during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. A snow storm closed the federal government that day, however the Navy Band and the Ceremonial Guard continued to render honors to veterans. The band performs music at official military, government and special events. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Christian Johanson
Sailors with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard come aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71) for on the job training in their specific rates. The Ceremonial Guard stayed onboard for two days to get a taste of everyday life on a ship. U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Wyatt Anthony
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WOMEN OF CHARACTER, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT
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Boatswain’s Mate Seaman
CORY MALOOLY DEPARTMENT: Deck HOME TOWN: Jarrettsville, MD WHY MALOOLY WAS PICKED: BMSN (SW) Malooly is a valued asset in Deck Department First Division. As the departmental Damage Control Petty Officer and 3M maintenance person he is responsible for tracking the maintenance of 27 CO2 bottles, 243 EEBDs, and was instrumental in the installation of 32 newly converted battle lanterns. He conducts R-Checks on 128 life rafts prior to every underway to ensure that none are damaged. Additionally, he performed critical maintenance on 15 water tight doors and hatches within the department. His positive attitude and proactive leadership contributes greatly to the daily operational and long term mission readiness of deck department. He has helped revitalize the Deck 3M program and oversaw the qualification of more than 15 Sailors in Basic 301 Maintenance Person. BMSN Malooly lives up to the Navy Core Values and is totally committed to USS Theodore Roosevelt’s mission. As a Boatswain Mate Seaman, he has the experience of a qualified Work Center Supervisor. He is truly worthy of being selected as Rough Rider of the Week.
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From Chief of Naval Personnel public affairs
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he Navy joins the nation in celebrating Women’s History Month during March, as announced in NAVADMIN 043/14, released Feb. 28. Currently more than 59,000 active duty women and more than 9,000 Reserve women serve in the Navy. Making up 18 percent of the Total Force, women make numerous contributions to our Navy’s mission and readiness. Additionally, more than 54,000 women serve in a wide range of specialties as Navy civilians. Women leading in the Navy Total Force include: 32 active and Reserve flag officers, 69 Senior Executive Service (SES) members, 48 command master chiefs, and three command senior chiefs. In 1908, Congress established the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. The first 20 Navy nurses were women, who became known as the “Sacred Twenty.” As one of the “Sacred Twenty,” Lenah S. Higbee was one of the first women to serve formally as a member of the Navy. In 1909, Higbee was promoted to Chief Nurse at Norfolk Naval Hospital, and in 1911 she became the Superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps, serving throughout the duration of World War I. The Navy recognized Higbee’s distinguished service as Superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps, awarding her the Navy Cross for service in the line of her profession and unusual and conspicuous devotion to duty. In 1944, the Navy commemorated Higbee’s naval service, naming a ship in her honor. USS Higbee (DD 806) was the first combatant ship to be named after a woman. The Navy’s first enlisted women, more commonly known as yeomen (F) or yeomanettes, provided clerical support during World War I. Capt. Joy Bright Hancock initially enlisted as a yeoman (F), serving until the end of World War I, by which time she had risen to the rank of chief petty officer. In 1942, during World War II, she was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program. Hancock rose to the rank of captain and led the WAVES through the 1940s and 1950s, facilitating the addition of women as a permanent part of the Navy. Master Chief Yeoman Anna Der-Vartanian entered the Navy through the WAVES. She was not only the first woman to hold the rank of master chief in the Navy, but also across all armed services. Reflecting on her service, Der-Vartanian noted that most of the personnel she led treated her with respect and professionalism. The few exceptions where her authority was challenged, she maintained her professionalism with the saying, “Fall in and pipe down!” Upon her retirement after 21 years of naval service, Der-Vartanian continued serving her country by joining the Central Intelligence Agency.
Darlene Iskra was one of the first female line officers to graduate from the Naval School of Diving and Salvage in Washington, D.C. Looking back, Iskra said, “Dive school was the most physically challenging thing I had ever done to that point in my life. Had it not been for the support of my fellow classmates, especially my roommate and diving partner [present day] Rear Adm. Martha Herb, I would have probably quit.” As a lieutenant commander, Darlene Iskra became the first Navy woman to command a ship when she assumed command of USS Opportune (ARS 41) in 1990. Iskra took her ship, a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship, to patrol the Suez Canal during Operation Desert Storm, ensuring the canal remained clear for commerce. Reflecting upon her time as the first female commanding officer of a naval ship, she now understands that being a trailblazer means opening new ground for others to follow and that sometimes there are hazards along the way. Iskra retired in 2000 as a commander, with 21 years of service. Most recently, Vice Adm. Michelle Howard was nominated for appointment to the rank of admiral and assignment as vice chief of naval operations. Upon confirmation, she will make history as the Navy’s first female four-star admiral, and first African-American and first woman to serve as the vice chief. The character, courage, and commitment shown by Higbee, Hancock, Der-Vartanian, Iskra, and Howard paved the way for women serving in the contemporary Navy. Today, women in the Navy, both officer and enlisted, hold leadership positions aboard warships, of carrier air wings and squadrons, recruiting districts, training stations, and shipyards. As we continue to progress forward, previously closed billets will open to women and the Navy will continue to witness women making history and new “firsts.” Commands are strongly encouraged to increase their knowledge and awareness of the contributions of women to our Navy and nation by celebrating the National Women’s History Month theme, “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment,” through programs, exhibits, publications, and participation in military and community events. For more information about the history of women and their numerous contributions to the Navy, visit http://www.history.navy.mil/special%20 highlights/women/women-index.htm. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel - Navy Office of Women’s Policy, visit http://www. npc.navy.mil/AboutUs/BUPERS/WomensPolicy. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
Staff
Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Grieco Executive Officer Capt. Mark Colombo Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans Media Officer Ensign Jack Georges Senior Editor MCC Adrian Melendez Editor MC2 Katie Lash Layout and Design MC3 John Drew Rough Rider Contributors
MC3 John Drew MCSN Jenna Kaliszewski MCSN William Spears MCSA Wyatt Anthony
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