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November 12, 2013 • DAILY

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Rough Rider Trading Post

Grand Opening and keep smiling

Now Open for Business Story and Photo by MC2 (SW) Brian G. Reynolds

Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), cuts a ribbon during the grand opening of the Rough Rider Trading Post, Theodore Roosevelt’s ship store. The store provides retail goods for Sailors aboard the ship.

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SS Theodore Roosevelt has a coffee shop, two barber shops, a ship’s laundry and a handful of gyms. Now Sailors welcome the latest addition to ship’s services during the grand opening of the Rough Rider Trading Post, Nov. 11.

The new ship’s store offers Sailors a wide variety of goods and retail items available for purchase.

“This has finally come to fruition, after well over a year of effort,” said Cmdr. Mark Runstrom, the ship’s supply officer.

“We realized that in July of 2012 that the ship store that was originally going to be put together for us was not up to Theodore Roosevelt standards. We’ve been working ever since to get it to where it is today.”

Ship’s servicemen assigned to Supply department’s S-6 division man the ship’s store and worked diligently to ensure the store was open for business. “(Ship servicemen) have been doing their day jobs during the day, stocking shelves, working in the coffee shop, or in ship’s laundry, only to come down here in the evening and start stocking, cleaning and getting the final preps ready. This has been a lot of hard work and we are proud of it,” said Runstrom.

The Rough Rider Trading Post is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday while underway. While in port, the store is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dirty Mouth?

Story and Photo by MCSN Stephane Belcher

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lot can be learned about a person by looking at their smile. A person’s mood and daily hygiene can be evident at a glance.

TR’s Dental department encourages Sailors to make the right impression by putting forth the effort when it comes to oral health. Good dental hygiene prevents long term health issues, such as gum disease and even potential bone loss.

“I’ve seen a lot of different things,” said Hospitalman Tevin Smalls, a prophytech in the Dental department. “I’ve seen patients with swollen faces, holes in their gums and all kinds of different things. It all could have been prevented.”

Dental recommends regular brushing and flossing, and promises others will appreciate it as well. A little mouth wash doesn’t hurt either.

“Proper hygiene will go a long way,” said Smalls. “Typically you should brush and floss after you eat, but everyone’s not able to do that. Once in the morning and once at night is fine for brushing. You should floss more because you don’t want food to get caught in between your teeth. It can become hard, cause pain and cavities. Mouthwash can help you get rid of other bacteria that can cause cavities.”

TR’s Dental department can do everything from oral surgery to basic hygiene exams.

Dental urges Sailors to do their part to maintain good dental hygiene, while they remain focused on keeping TR Sailors’ pearly white smiles glistening.

Hospitalman Tevin Smalls, a prophytech in the Dental department, cleans Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Curtis Johnson’s teeth aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Theodore Roosevelt’s Dental department can do everything from oral surgery to basic hygiene exams.

YOURNAVY IN THE NEWS George Washington Battle Group to Support Philippine Recovery Efforts

By Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) -- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other U.S. Navy ships to make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines.

The aircraft carrier, which carries 5,000 Sailors and more than 80 aircraft, is currently in Hong Kong for a port visit.

The crew is being recalled early from shore leave and the ship is expected to be underway later this evening.

In company with the carrier will be the cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Cowpens (CG 63), and the destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). The supply ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10) is already underway and will rendezvous with the group as they get closer. USS Lassen (DDG 82) got underway yesterday for the region. Embarked on board USS George Washington, is Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5).

CVW-5 is a collection of aircraft designed to perform various functions including disaster relief and includes the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 flying the MH-60S Seahawk; and the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 flying the MH-60R

Seahawk.

As needed, these ships and aircraft will be able to provide humanitarian assistance, supplies, and medical care in support of the ongoing efforts led by the government and military of the Republic of the Philippines.

The ships should be on station within 48-72 hours. The Defense Department is continuing to work closely with the Philippine government to determine what, if any, additional assets may be required.

Sailors Participate in Veterans Week New York City NEW YORK (NNS) -- Several hundred Sailors from USS New York (LPD 21) and various local commands marched up Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City during America’s Parade, the culminating event of Veterans Week New York City, Nov. 11.

Veterans Week New York City and America’s Parade are a continuation of a New York tradition that began in 1919, honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans.

Sailors participated in over 40 events throughout the week, providing opportunities to meet with local veterans and to share their personal experiences with many New Yorkers.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus was in the city on Veterans Day as part of the remembrance.

“It is important for us to remember the sacrifice of all our veterans. The impact they have had on our nation cannot be overstated,” said Mabus. “For more than 238 years, our Sailors and Marines have provided a global presence, defending America’s interests far from home, as part of the finest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. This legacy was built upon the selfless sacrifices of our veterans, those who have willingly stood the watch, in harm’s way, for decades.”

The arrival of USS New York was one of the highlights of Veterans Week and offered the public an opportunity

to interact with the Navy up close and to thank Sailors and Marines. Thousands of visitors toured the ship’s vehicle storage spaces, flight deck, and hangar bay, even exploring some of the vehicles that are used by crew members and embarked Marines.

“I saw little kids and they lit up at everything they saw,” said Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Hailey Shover, one of the ship’s tour guides. “They wanted to be around it. They were excited by it. The parents with them, they showed a huge admiration for everything we did.”

Many New York Sailors visited the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum and toured the 9/11 Tribute Center, which was especially meaningful for Culinary Specialist 1st Class Arthur Johnson, who reenlisted during the visit.

“What happened on September 11 is the reason why I joined the Navy,” said Johnson. “Right after I found out we were coming to New York, I couldn’t think of a better place than right here to reenlist. This memorial is truly amazing.”

Veterans Week New York City and America’s parade provided opportunities for Sailors to engage with the public and to help bridge the gap between the military and the civilians they serve. New Yorkers will get to engage again with Sailors in 2014 when Navy ships return to the city for Fleet Week 2014.

Staff

Flight Ops: testing t h e limit

Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Grieco Executive Officer Capt. Mark Colombo Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans Media Officer Ensign Jack Georges

Photos by Theodore Roosevelt Media

Senior Editor MCC Gino Carr

An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Strike Aircraft Test Squadron (VX) 23, tests the Joint Precision Approach Landing System (JPALS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

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