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November 16, 2012
Story and photo by MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
FROM ONE TR TO ANOTHER
SAILOR ARRIVES ABOARD TR FROM TR BOOT CAMP DIVISION
In Morton’s case, the division’s sponsor was USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). “Sailors from the Roosevelt came out to our division a few times and gave us t-shirts and talked to us about the fleet,” said Morton. “They kept telling us things would get better after Boot Camp.” The group of Sailors included Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) (AW/SW) Andre Farrell, TR’s V-2 Division leading chief petty officer, someone who Morton didn’t know at the Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (SW/AW) Tricia Ghunney (left) and Airman Recruit Marquon Morton (right) hold up a special USS Theodore time, but would soon Roosevelt (CVN 71) shirt given to Morton’s Boot Camp division during a TR be very important to visit to Recruit Division Command Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 21. him. Photo by MC3(SW/AW) John Kotara On his fourth week at Boot ome believe that everything in Camp, Morton got some surprising life happens by chance. news. Airman Apprentice Marquon “I found out I was going to be Morton used to fall into that group, stationed aboard the Roosevelt,” but all of that changed the moment he said Morton. “I was really excited, stepped off the bus in Great Lakes, Ill., since I already knew some people on to begin Boot Camp on June 20, 2012. the ship.” Morton, a native of St. Louis, spent Not only did Morton know some his first two weeks of Boot Camp just Sailors from TR at this point, but like any other recruit – following orders, Farrell would end up being his leadgetting yelled at, sweating through PT ing chief petty officer when Morton sessions, and more getting yelled at. On ended up in V-2 Division. his second week there, Morton was told “Senior Chief [Farrell] told me his division was different than other what to expect when I got to the ship, divisions at Boot Camp, it would soon which really helped,” said Morton. become a “sponsored division.” Since arriving to the ship, Morton Boot Camp divisions are sometimes said he has run into many of the Sailors sponsored by active ships from the who came to his division to tell him fleet, which send crewmembers to Great about the fleet, and he said he tries to Lakes throughout the division’s time let them know how much he appreciated there to speak with the recruits and give their advice during Boot Camp. them an idea of what ship life is like. Page 2
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“The sponsored division was a great thing to be a part of,” said Morton. “I hope TR decides to do it again. I’d love to be a part of it this time.” Though his transition from a USS Theodore Roosevelt-sponsored division to the ship itself may seem like a huge coincidence to some, Morton said he believes everything happens for a reason. “Some call it coincidence, some call it fate,” said Morton. “I think it might have been fate.”
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Story & Photos by MCSN Casey Cosker USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
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TAD SAILORS WORK LONG HOURS SERVING MEALS
ost Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) will at some point find themselves in a temporary assigned duty role, and many temporary assignments involve Sailors working as food service attendants on the mess decks under S-2M Division. S-2M consists of TAD workers from around the ship who assist the S-2 Division, which cooks the actual food in the galley, by doing prep work in the galley and cleaning the mess decks before and after meals. Many Sailors dread “going cranking,” but Electronics Technician 3rd Class Melissa Locke, who volunteered for food service attendant (FSA) duty, said that her TAD time in S-2M was a positive experience. “I think it’s awesome. I love it,” Locke said of cranking. “I’m going to miss it down here. It’s pretty fun. The schedule was pretty cool.” TAD assignments to S-2M last approximately three months. During this time, food service attendants alternate working for two or three days, with two or three day breaks in between. “We work two days, and we’re off two days, but we work every other weekend, which is a three day work schedule,” Locke explained. “Out of 90 days, we only work 45.” Locke said that in addition to the schedule, the best part about working on the mess decks was the people. “Everyone has to do it. You meet a whole bunch of new people and get connections,” Locke said. “It’s long hours, so we get creative and definitely have an imagination. We make it fun.” Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (SW) Gregory Saville, who is TAD as a mess deck master-at-arms in charge of managing food service attendants in S-2M, said that the Sailors who work the mess decks are a blend of personalities. “For the most part, they’re good workers,” Saville said. “It’s a good chance to network. You get to meet other rates, and that will help in the future, especially once we get out to sea.” Saville said that Sailors get out of their TAD time on the mess decks what they put into it.
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Melissa Locke organizes tables while temporarily assigned to TR’s S-2M Division.
“You should have pride in your work, even if it’s not your primary job. You should have professionalism about what you do, even if it’s TAD,” Saville advised. “Make the best of it that you can while you’re down here. Meet people. If you come down here with a good attitude, you’re going to have a good time.” Locke agreed that it’s important for food service attendants to maintain a positive attitude. “You have to be positive and you have to keep your morale high,” Locke said. “That’s how we find the little things that are funny. If you’re going to be miserable, it’s just going to be awful because we work long hours, but the days off definitely Page 5
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Staff and volunteers dry the basketball court aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during halftime of the Navy-Marine Corps Classic 2012 basketball game at Naval Station Mayport. Photo by MCSN Rob Aylward.
BASKETBALL GAME HELD ON BATAAN’S FLIGHT DECK Story by MC2 Erin Lea Boyce
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ailors aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) attended the Navy-Marine Corps Classic basketball game between the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgetown Hoyas on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship in Mayport, Fla., Nov. 9. However, before the players could finish the contest, condensation on the court caused officials to stop the game out of concern for player safety. The game came to a close after 20 minutes of playing time with the Florida Gators leading 27 to 23.
Over the course of the preceding week, Bataan’s flight deck was transformed from a launching and landing zone for six different types of aircraft during flight quarters, to a basketball court with bleachers holding more than 1,000 people. The Navy-Marine Corps Classic was the highlight of the city of Jacksonville’s Week of Valor. During the first half of the game, the audience got an inside look at Navy life when the SECNAV reenlisted seven Sailors. After the re-enlistment oath, players from both teams shook the hands of the re-enlistees. Many of the players from both teams
agreed the game was a small way for them to give back to the Sailors who defend America. “It’s an amazing experience just to have the opportunity to come out here on a ship,” said Otto Porter, team member of the Georgetown Hoyas. Sailors also savored the experience of the Navy-Marine Corps basketball game. “I thought the game was wonderful,” said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman(SW) Brianna Williams, a Bataan Sailor. “I was amazed that they turned our ship into a stadium.”
USS ANNAPOLIS SAILOR SAVES NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD WORKER Story by Lt. Cmdr Jennifer Cragg
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Sailor assigned to the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) was at the right place and time when he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an employee of Newport News Shipbuilding in Groton, Conn., Nov. 2. Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS) Jared J. Bradovich relied on his quick thinking when the medical announcement came across the 1MC. Bradovich grabbed the emergency medical treatment kit and responded to the situation. Relying on his years of training with the Navy and at Tripler Army Medical Page 6
Center, in addition to experience gained with the Navy Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar Unit/Task Force Hurricane under the Army’s 1st Calvary Division while serving in Iraq in 2007, Bradovich supplied the mouthpiece and assisted with CPR ultimately saving the man’s life. “When I arrived on the scene I noticed that he wasn’t breathing,” said Bradovich. “I then grabbed the resuscitator and started rescue breathing.” Commander, Submarine Group 2 Command Master Chief Wesley Koshoffer extended a Bravo Zulu to Bradovich for rendering assistance quickly and efficiently.
“We are thankful that Petty Officer Bradovich was in the right place at the right time to render assistance and sincerely hope that the shipyard worker makes a full recovery,” said Koshoffer. “Bravo Zulu to Petty Officer Bradovich for taking prompt action to assist someone in need. Bystander intervention is a concept that we embrace in the Navy and train on often. This further reinforces that we really can make a difference when we engage.” Annapolis is currently at General Dynamics Electric Boat undergoing a three-month maintenance availability.
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Staff Commanding Officer Capt. William Hart Executive Officer Cmdr. Mark Colombo Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans Media Officer Lt. j.g. Michael Larson Senior Editor MCCS (SW/AW/EXW) David Collins Editor MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney Layout MC2(SW) Austin Rooney Rough Rider Contributors MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney MC3 Katie Lash SN Eric Norcross MCSA Bounome Champhouang
Rear Adm. Thomas J. Moore, Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers (left), tours the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nov. 13 with Capt. William Hart, TR’s commanding officer, at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. The tour was part of a the Quarterly Progress Review, which is an opportunity for TR leadership to provide an RCOH progress report to the admiral. Photo by MC3(IDW) Eric Lockwood
ALL JACKED UP Would you feel safe working in this space? We found discrepancies how many can you find?
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Last Week’s AJU 1) Flash hood should be over mask 2) Regulator improperly attached 3) Helmet not strapped 4) Flash hood should be tucked into FFE 5) FFE unzipped 6) Gloves not tucked into FFE. 7) Regulator hose should not be under straps 8) Boots should not be bloused BONUS: Hose should be manned by at least three people!
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