18nov13 by Theodore Roosevelt Media

ROUGH RIDER USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Underway

November 18, 2013 • DAILY

inside: Keeping TR fed and Under the radar

Under the Knife

Story by MCSN Anthony Hilkowski Photo by MCSN Stephane Belcher

t is 10:29 a.m. and a line of fidgeting Sailors stretches down the corridor and disappears into an adjoining passageway. In 60 seconds the Sailors will methodically file through the food line like ants marching into an anthill. Chow is one of the busiest times aboard a ship. Lines sometimes stretch from the galley to the hangar bay with hungry Sailors waiting for a plate full of food prepared by one of their shipmates. Culinary Specialists (CS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) cook enough meals to feed the entire ship’s company four times a day, which is comparable to feeding a small town. “While in port we prepare a couple thousand meals a day,” said Culinary Specialist Seaman Steven Heard. “While we are underway the meals increase to around 4,000 to 5,000 servings a day.” CS’s work in the chief’s mess, wardroom, commanding officer’s mess, flag mess and in both of the enlisted galleys almost 24 hours a day. “When the day crew takes over at 5 a.m. they are in charge of keeping breakfast on the line,” said Heard. “Throughout the day we may only get a five-minute break here or there because it is our job to keep the food prepared.” Stressful at times, food service is an integral part of maintaining the morale of the crew. “The customer service that goes along with being a CS is

Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jacob Silliman covers potatoes in the forward mess decks aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). CSs are responsible for providing meals for more than 4,000 Sailors every day.

what I like most about it,” said Heard. “We feed the ship’s crew and help keep them going. I know most people don’t say it, but I know that the crew appreciates the work we do.” Day-in and day-out the CS’s never fail to feed the crew of Theodore Roosevelt. Whether it’s first thing in the morning or after a long day of work, Sailors can count on a hot meal.

Beyond the Horizon

Story by MC3 Katie Lash Photo by MC3 (SW) Heath Zeigler here is little they can’t see. From ships beyond the horizon, to aircraft in the sky and contacts below the water, the Combat Direction Center (CDC) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is the nerve center when it comes to spotting and identifying unidentified contacts. The CDC, which is tucked away in a modest-sized space on the 03 level, is illuminated only by radar and computer monitors. The information on those monitors, however, is vital to almost every aspect of the ship’s mission. “We are involved in almost all evolutions and operations while underway,” said Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Keenan, Theodore Roosevelt’s tactical action officer (TAO). “From underway replenishments (UNREPs) to flight ops and anything else you can imagine, we are manned here 24/7.” The primary mission in the CDC is to gather, process, display, evaluate and disseminate tactical information and intelligence to command and control stations. The secondary mission of CDC is to control and assist in specific operations, such as, small boat control, naval gunfire support and search and rescue. Various equipment and radar systems provide operation specialists, sonar technicians (surface) and officers working in the CDC the information needed to carry out these missions and make critical decisions. Once processed, this information is communicated to those who require it, most often the captain and officer of the deck. Even during peacetime operations, when Theodore Roosevelt is near home port, the CDC stays busy. “We share the sea and the air with others who may not know we’re out here,” said Keenan “When an unknown aircraft appears and gets too close, we have to contact them to see who they are and what they

Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Keenan, the tactical attack officer, poses for a photo in the combat direction center (CDC) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). In CDC the Tactical Attack Officer monitors different radars, watching for contacts, either surface or air. Edited for security purposes. are doing. We will physically call them if we have to.” As the ship continues carrier qualifications, there is much to look forward to. Next year, Sailors working within CDC anticipate training evolutions in which Theodore Roosevelt will launch missiles, and group sail, where cruisers and destroyers will accompany Theodore Roosevelt out to sea. “This is when things will come together,” said Keenan. “We have become very proficient working on our own while underway, but soon we will have to learn to work together as a team with our other ships and accomplish our mission.”

YOURNAVY IN THE NEWS USS Freedom (LCS 1) Gets Underway From Singapore For Final Time

By Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Public Affairs SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Freedom (LCS 1) departed Singapore’s Changi Naval Base, Nov. 16, for the final time as part of her maiden overseas deployment to Southeast Asia. Freedom has used Singapore as a logistics and maintenance hub since arriving there April 18. Though Freedom is departing Singapore, she is expected to remain in the region over the coming weeks before beginning the transit back across the Pacific Ocean to her homeport in San Diego. “We greatly appreciate the hospitality and warm welcome Singapore extended to Freedom during this first rotational deployment, and especially the Republic of Singapore Navy’s support when the ship was at Changi Naval Base,” said Rear Adm. Cindy Thebaud, commander of the U.S. Navy’s Logistics Group Western Pacific.   Over the past several months, Freedom has worked with many regional navies that operate comparable-sized ships during a series of port visits, exercises, and exchanges. These engagements directly support the Asia-Pacific rebalance and further reinforced cooperation and interoperability among the Navy’s partners and allies throughout Southeast Asia.   As many senior Navy officials noted recently, the maritime crossroads and vital waterways that connect Southeast Asia to the global economy are exactly where the Navy needs to be present, now and well into the future. Rotational deployments

of littoral combat ships will help the Navy sustain presence, expand access to vital waterways and interact with littoral regions in unprecedented ways. USS Freedom’s first rotational deployment to Southeast Asia began March 1, when the ship departed San Diego and commenced a Pacific Ocean transit that included port visits in Hawaii, Guam and Manila. Since arriving in Singapore April 18, Freedom has participated in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX), two phases of the bilateral naval exercise CARAT with Malaysia and Singapore, and the multinational exercise Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT).

Operation Damayan 7th Fleet Update From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Here is the Nov 16th (1000 India time) Seventh Fleet update for Operation Damayan. USS George Washington (CVN-73) and her escort ships have delivered about 11 tons of humanitarian assistance to those in need. Distribution of more aid is in progress right now. We continue to see fresh clean water as one of the greatest needs - we intend to deliver more than 2,800 5-gallon containers today and tomorrow. In addition, Sailors onboard George Washington are using innovation when possible - taking empty 48-cubicfoot containers used for shipping large material, lining them with plastic, then filling them with water and freezing the entire container. This frozen container of ice can then be delivered via helo, where it will melt into water when it reaches those on the ground. We flew 50 humanitarian assistance flight missions yesterday, for a total of 77 since arrival.

George Washington is delivering water, medical supplies and hygienic supplies to Guiuan/Samar, Ormoc, Borongan and Leyte Gulf. 20 US Navy helicopters have been in continuous operation since the 14th. The Government of the Philippines requested assistance in getting supplies to remote areas inaccessible by truck, so that’s where the focus has been. Guiuan is the supply hub and Navy helos distribute from there to the remote areas where need is greatest. The total tonnage of Navy supplies delivered for 15 Nov was about 11 tons. In addition, George Washington and USS Lassen (DDG-82) helos have carried displaced and injured civilians from remote areas such as islands in Leyte Gulf to areas where medical aid is present. We have transferred 96 distressed personnel to receive further care in this manner.

Native American History Highlights

TR’S

QUARTERMASTERS STAYING

Staff Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Grieco Executive Officer Capt. Mark Colombo Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans

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Between 1941 and 1945, more than 44,000 American Indians- out of a population of less than 350,000- sered with distinction in both the European and Pacific theaters of World War II.

Photos by MCSN Stephane Belcher

Quartermasters, assigned to TR’s Navigation department, determine the ship’s position and course. Quartermasters are responsible for standing bridge watches, helmsman watches and the navigation of the ship

Media Officer Ensign Jack Georges Senior Editor MCC Gino Carr Editor MC2 (SW) Brian G. Reynolds Layout MC3 (SW) Heath Zeigler Rough Rider Contributors Theodore Roosevelt Media MC3 (SW/IDW) Sean Weir MCSN Stephane Belcher

In 1942, the Navajo code talkers were formed, using the complex Dine’ language as a basis for unbreakable code for tactical messages.

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Approximately 400 Navajo servicemen were recruited into the code talkers. Code talkers took part in every Marine Corps assault in the Pacific from 1942-1945

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Ch. 68

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK

PLATOON

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MAN ON FIRE

HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS

1330

QUANTUM OF SOLACE

WE’RE THE MILLERS

PARANOIA

1530

THERE WILL BE BLOOD

THE GODFATHER

DJANGO UNCHAINED

1830

LOCKOUT

TED

THE RAVEN

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