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26. NUMBER OF YEARS IN ACTIVE SERVICE
Theodore Roosevelt
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) may be getting a new face-lift, but it’s strong history still remains. Currently residing in Newport News, Virginia while completing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH), TR celebrated it’s 26th anniversary of active service on October 25. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States of America, also celebrates a birthday this month on the 27th of October. Here are some interesting facts you may or may not know about the ship and the man.
Born October 27, 1858
1880 Graduates from Harvard.
1898 Accepts position as Lieutenant Colonel in the 1st U.S. Voluntary Calvary, the “Rough Riders” during the Spanish-American War.
September 14, 1901
Takes oath as 26th president after President McKinley is assassinated. He is the youngest man to hold office at the time
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
DEC. 28, 1990 TR and CVW-8 deploy in support of Operation Desert Shield
JAN. 7, 2000 Enters Shipyard for sixmonths of maintenance
NUMBER OF AWARDS AWARDED
Did not like when he was referred to as “Teddy” although his mother called him this as a child
Theodore Roosevelt
FEB. 1984 Capt. Paul W. Parcells named first CO
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1897 Appointed assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Mediated peace talk helping bring an end to the Russo- Japanese war in 1905 and wins Nobel Peace Prize
DEC. 16, 1907 Reviews 16 Battleships known as The Great White Fleet in Hampton Roads and sends them around the world. He called it his most important service he ever rendered to peace.
MARCH 11, 1993 TR deploys for third deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force MARCH 1995 TR deploys for fourth deployment in support of Operation Southern Watch NOV. 25, 1996 TR deploys on fifth deployment in support of Operation Southern watch
NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS
Summer 1898 Elected Governor of New York.
1900 Elected Vice President of the United States.
Joins active service on October 25, 1986
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FEB. 19, 2004 Enters a Docked Planned Incremental Availability
MARCH 7, 2007 Nine month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) which saw the addition of RAM missiles.
SEPT. 8,2008 Deploys to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Dies January 6, 1919 He is buried without Military Honors, Eulogy or music in a simple casket at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY
OCT. 31, 1981 Construction begins on CVN 71
DEC. 30, 1988 Maiden deployment with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) NOV. 1993 TR enters shipyard for Selected Restricted Availability (SRA)
JAN. 9, 1991 TR joins operation Desert Shield, flies a record 4,200+ sorties and drops more than 4.8 million pounds of ordnance.
ROUGH RIDERS
The term “Rough Riders” was the name of the first U.S’s Cavalry Regiment, which Roosevelt organized during the 1898 Spanish-American War. “Rough Riders” is now the call sign of CVN 71 thanks to Capt. Parcells.
JULY 8 1997 TR enters a one year dry dock overhaul MARCH 26, 1999 TR begins sixth deployment in support of NATO’s Operation Allied Force
SEPT. 19, 2001 TR begins seventh deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom SEPT. 1, 2005 TR deploys on a routine six-month mission to the Arabian Gulf JULY 21, 2008 TR participates in Joint Task Force Exercise 08-4 Operation Brimstone off the coast of North Carolina
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
Enters Refueling and Complex Overhaul in 2009
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Story and photos by SN Eric Norcross USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
ailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) now receive regularly scheduled damage control (DC) training as the Nimitz-class carrier gets ready to return to the fleet next year. “We are in the beginning phases, but I like what I’m seeing,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ruben Galvan, TR’s damage control assistant. “Sailors are enthusiastic and want to learn – they are taking it seriously. We were used to being in the shipyard and having that shipyard mentality, but now we’re focused on where we are headed.” The DC Division is taking steps to ensure all Sailors are competent in damage control as the ship moves closer to its redelivery date. “My job is to embed DC training seven days a week, 365 days a year,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Noel Genao, TR’s fire marshal. “It’s an ongoing process, regardless of whether we’re in the yards or operational out at sea – we’ve got to be ready. We’re our own fire department. We’re going to combat the casualties, not anyone else.” Fully-equipped and ready to be utilized, TR’s 10 repair lockers play an important role in effectively responding to casualties. To help repair teams hone their damage control skills, repair locker training sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday. All the locker personnel, the damage control training team, and Sailors looking for DC qualifications participate in the training. “Every training session is held in a
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TR SAILORS TRAIN FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS
different locker, and the whole locker responds,” said Genao. “We cover the basics of communications, personal protective equipment, and responding as teams. We also cover the damage control training team aspects of what Sailors are being graded on, from basic 301 to the advanced 320 damage control.” An emphasis has been placed upon communication during training evolutions. Communication between repair lockers and damage control central is vital when responding to casualties. “As the damage control assistant, I’m in damage control central. I can’t see what kind of damage is going on,” said Galvan. “I need the communication to be strong. The training that we are giving teaches just that. As Sailors get more and more used to doing damage control drills, that communication process will flow.” Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Samuel Boots, assigned to one of TR’s repair lockers, understands the importance of regular damage control training. “As we’re getting ready to bring the ship out of the yards, everyone needs to be ready,” said Boots. “Every single person on this ship, regardless of rate or rank, has to be a qualified firefighter.” With many hours of damage control training received, Boots said he feels confident in his ability to respond quickly when needed. “I feel like I could respond effectively to a major casualty,” he said. “I’ve done
firefighter training before, and I’m able to dress out quickly. My time is under two minutes.” With hands-on training, TR’s repair locker teams are better prepared to combat casualties and preserve the ship’s integrity. “The Rough Riders are absolutely ready to respond to a major casualty and they are going to get even better,” said Genao. “We’re doing a great job in the DC organization, and TR is on the right track. The horizons are looking good from my eyes.” The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.
Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/EXW/ SW) Glenn Hart trains Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Chris Finn on firefighting techniques during repair locker training.
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1) Photos by MC3(IDW) Eric Lockwood USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
WRAPPING UP THE PFA SAILORS GIVE IT THEIR ALL ON THE TRACK
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1) Sailors begin the 1.5-mile run portion of the physical fitness assessment (PFA) at the Huntington Hall track Oct. 17. 2) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Johnathan Bates completes a set of push ups during the PFA. 3) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/AW/FMF) Sharla Bustamante records run times for Sailors running the PFA. 4) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AW/SW) James Westbrook measures the height and weight of a Sailor about to participate in the PFA. 5) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christopher Everson completes a set of sit ups during the PFA.
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By Capt. Billy Hart USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Commanding Officer
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CAPTAIN’S CALL BUILDING THE TEAM
ctober has been a busy month for us aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT and for our Navy. As you know, the “Big Stick” is 26 years old and this month we celebrate the birth of our namesake, President Theodore Roosevelt. Additionally, 237-years ago this month, our Navy was born: Our Navy’s birthday provides us all a natural opportunity to focus on how we – as Rough Riders – fit into the larger Navy. We do this through our basic tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. Warfighting First Each day I see signs that you are breathing life back into TR. I want to thank you for your hard work and efforts to make that happen – I recognize how many sailors in TR are working far out of their chosen rate. As we approach redelivery (only eight months away!), we need to remember that we are Warfighters. The Nation counts on us -- we are but a small percentage of Americans who wear the uniform, and remain vigilant and the guardians of our way of life. We are members of a reliable, flexible, and ready to respond force whose efforts are not measured by time, but by our ability to meet mission (redelivering TR), remain task-oriented on the divisional level, and be poised to protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Operate Forward We are a deploying force in peace and war. Our forward presence and strength preserves peace, protects commerce, and deters aggression. Everything you do right now prepares us to better answer our Nation’s call: it is critical to establish an operational mindset (yep – that’s you!) that builds on our heritage while laying a firm foundation for success
at sea. In a few months, the challenges of the shipyard environment will be behind us. Now is the time to prepare to fight and win! Be Ready All of our efforts to improve capabilities and develop our people can be summed up in two words: be ready. Conducting general maintenance and drills prepare us to respond quickly to potential crises in the future or shipboard events such as man overboard recovery, humanitarian assistance, and combat operations. A robust and effective Navy, in the words of our Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, “… must harness the teamwork, talent, and imagination of our diverse force to be ready to fight and responsibly employ our resources.” These tenets consist of six key words, but convey one strong message. We are warfighters who provide options to deter, influence, and win in uncertain times through a talented, imaginative, diverse force that is ready to fight when called upon. As a Sailor aboard one of only 11 U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, you play a critical role in our success, which depends on you, your shop, your ship, and your service. Work hard, be strong, and fight with confidence! -Capt. Billy Hart
STAY INFORMED: IMPORTANT DATES IN THE NEAR FUTURE
OCTOBER
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- O4 FITREPS DUE TO BUPERS
NOVEMBER
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- DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS
- HABITABILITY FAST CRUISE
NAVY FAST FACTS
55
PERCENT OF NAVY SHIPS DEPLOYED OR UNDERWAY
75
6 11 12 15
- ELECTION DAY
- VETERANS DAY
- VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED)
- E6 EVALS DUE TO BUPERS
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WARFIGHTING FIRST, OPERATE FORWARD, BE READY NAVY PERSONNEL ARE NUMBER OF MILITARY CURRENTLY SEALIFT COMMAND DEPLOYED SHIPS UNDERWAY
60,988
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The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) moves through the Suez Canal for the last time Oct. 12.
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ENTERPRISE TRANSITS SUEZ FOR THE LAST TIME Story by MC3(SW) Brian Reynolds
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n April 29, 1986, Enterprise did something that no other nuclearpowered carrier had ever done - she transited the Suez Canal, the world’s largest man-made canal, adding another first to an already long list of accomplishments. Twenty-six years later, on Oct. 12, the “Big E” passed through the Suez Canal for the final time as she transitioned from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to U.S. 6th Fleet AOR, entering the Mediter-
ranean Sea for the last time. The transit marks the beginning of the last leg of the carrier’s historic 25th and final deployment, after seven months of operations at sea. The Suez Canal is a 120-mile long, 79-foot-deep canal that runs through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, allowing mariners to transit from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and vice versa. “To bring Enterprise through the Suez Canal for the last time is certainly an honor,”
said Cmdr. Donald Kennedy, Enterprise’s navigator. “For more than 50 years, Big E Sailors have expertly stood the long watches required to navigate Enterprise safely. To be among the last to see her through the Suez Canal will no doubt be one of the most memorable experiences of my career.” Enterprise is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk at the end of its current deployment to begin its inactivation process after 51 years of service.
USS NIMITZ: ALWAYS VIGILANT
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Story by MC1 Ryan J. Mayes
he aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), along with the ships of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, are conducting force protection exercises (FPX) that include similar scenarios built around the terrorist attack on USS Cole (DDG 67). In an all-day training event administered by Third Fleet, the forces of CSG 11 responded to multiple scenarios including unauthorized surveillance, rioting crowds, personnel-born improvised explosive devices (IED), small boat attacks and vehicle born IEDs. The FPX is part of a pre-deployment certification that every ship undergoes as it prepares for overseas operations. This particular exercise was modeled after a 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Page 6
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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 MC3 Katie Lash
USS Theodore Roosevelt’s Supply Officer, Cmdr. Mark J. Runstrum (left), Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kawauna S. Warren (center), and Commanding Officer Capt. Billy Hart (right) cut the command birthday cake in honor of the aircraft carrier’s 26th birthday. Photo by MC2 (SW/EXW) Joshua Bruns
ALL JACKED UP Can you pick out what’s wrong with this sailor? We found at least 10. For more information on Navy uniform regulations, refer to NAVPERS 15665. Check back next week for the answers.
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Rough Rider Contributors MC3(SW) William McCann MC3(SW/AW) John Kotara MC3 (SW) Tyrell Morris SN Eric Norcross Command Ombudsmen April Kumley cvn71ombudsman@yahoo.com The Rough Rider is an authorized publication for the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Contents herein are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of TR. All items for publication in the The Rough Rider must be submitted to the editor no later than three days prior to publication. Do you have a story you’d like to see in the Rough Rider? Contact the Media Department at 5341406 or stop by 3-180-0-Q.
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