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October 29 2013 • DAILY

inside: Burial at Sea and Keeping TR in top shape

Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before

Story by MCSN John M. Drew Photo by MC3 (SW) Heath Zeigler

Sailors fold the American flag during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). The burial-at-sea ceremony is a tradition held for active duty service members, retirees, veterans honorably discharged, dependent family members and civilians of the Maritime Sealift Command.

Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications.

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ailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) laid five former service members and one spouse to rest during the first burial at sea ceremony aboard the ship in more than four years.

Burial at sea is a time-honored tradition held for active duty service members, retirees, veterans honorably discharged, dependent family members and civilians of the Maritime Sealift Command.

“There is nothing like a burial at sea,” said Cmdr. Ryan Rupe, Theodore Roosevelt’s command chaplain. “It’s very unique, it’s very sacred. You just don’t see this anywhere else.”

During the ceremony, the chaplain and executive officer spoke and an honor guard rendered a 21-gun salute. The ashes of the deceased were then committed to the sea.

“It’s not often you hear an aircraft carrier this quiet,” said Capt. Mark Colombo, Theodore Roosevelt’s executive officer, while addressing Sailors involved with the ceremony. “Today we did something bigger than all of us.”

Keeping TR in Top Shape

ailors from Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) performed material maintenance management (3M) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Oct. 28.

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Shayne Kempfer, from AIMD, spent her Monday morning performing 3M on fire station equipment in the AIMD tunnel.

3M consists of preventative, corrective and alterative maintenance to ensure shipboard equipment operates as it should. Sailors used to record maintenance in shipboard logs only, making it difficult to track Navywide. The Navy instituted 3M to more effectively report and record maintenance.

“The maintenance on fire station equipment is to make sure the threads are not messed up and the gaskets are not damaged,” said Kempfer. “When we have general quarters or if there’s an emergency then everything will be readily available whenever it is needed.”

Kempfer has performed this particular maintenance several times in the four months she has been qualified.

“You get to go out and work on your own and learn at your own pace,” said Kempfer. “That’s what I like the most about it.”

Sailors in AIMD also perform maintenance on aircraft systems, damage control equipment and ventilation systems.

Story and Photo by MCSN Stepane Belcher

AS3 Shayne Kempfer performs material maintenance management on fire station equipment aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting carrier qualifications.

YOURNAVY IN THE NEWS “Thrive During the Holidays”Coming to the Fleet Soon From Chief of Naval Personnel With the holiday season approaching, Navy officials announced the launch of its annual holiday stress navigation campaign Nov. 1.

This year’s campaign, “Thrive During the Holidays,” will provide Sailors and families proactive resources to get ahead of holiday chaos while focusing on building resilience for the New Year.

“For many of us, ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ is as demanding as it is joyous,” said Capt. Kurt Scott, Navy resilience chief. “Our Sailors and families are operating under more stress and uncertainty than ever this year, and planning for the holidays can be overwhelming.

Our annual campaign will address everything from financial preparations to maintaining diet and fitness goals, so that we can help everyone stay in the holiday spirit and position themselves to thrive in the New Year.”

Navy Operational Stress Control’s 2013 “Thrive During the Holidays” campaign will include collaboration between Navy’s 21st Century Sailor programs and other readiness programs to offer resources on topics such as responsible alcohol use during holiday celebrations; planning and time management; budgeting; incorporating physical fitness into busy schedules; healthy eating tips; spirituality and

relationship fitness; and more.

“Our focus is helping Sailors and families proactively identify these sources of stress before things start to pile up on them, so that they can truly enjoy their holidays and do so responsibly,” said Scott. “Continuing our effort to promote a sense of community, we really have something for everyone this year from families navigating the holidays with a loved one on deployment to helping Navy kids ‘Track Santa.’”

Wounded Warrior Shares Story During Annual Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Margaret Kenyon-Ely, Naval Supply Systems Command Public Affairs As soon as Wounded Warrior Jason Braase opened his Disability Employment Awareness Month program keynote address on Oct. with “Today is a great day to be alive!” those in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia audience knew they were going to hear an inspirational story.

Military and civilians listened as Brasse shared his stirring tale of service in the Army National Guard beginning in 2001, detailing the fateful day when his convoy was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), followed by his struggles with depression and suicide, and finally culminating in how the Wounded Warriors Project changed his life.

“I was plagued with losing my leg. Of being in a wheelchair. Of not being able to walk down the aisle with my bride. Of not being able to one day run with my children,” said Braase, in relating how he felt during the early days he spent at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Braase underwent 13 surgeries, which did wind up saving his right leg below his knee that had been torn up by rocks projected through his leg creating a gaping hole, and today he is physically active, including being an avid mountain biker

and swimmer.

He credits a Wounded Warriors Project backpack filled with daily necessities given to him at Walter Reed as providing that much-needed ray of hope.

“They honored and empowered me every step of the way,” Braase emphasized, saying that before he became actively involved with the Wounded Warriors Project he felt that he had no one to talk to and that he had no forward plans for his future.

“The organization has been there for me,” he continued.

“I’ve been told ‘thank you for your service a hundred thousand times,’ and not one time have I ever taken it for granted.”

NAVSUP WSS Contracting Director Capt. Sonya Ebright kicked off the program highlighting the organization’s success in recruiting and hiring Wounded Warriors.

“In the case of Wounded Warriors we are certainly fortunate to have them among our ranks. Those with prior military experience positively benefit our organization with their talent, especially with their energy and self-discipline.

Deck: Keeping

TR looking good

Photos by MCSN Anthony Hilkowski

SN Desiree Medina and SN Marlena Peter, from Deck department, paint a refueling station aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt uses refueling stations when the ship takes on JP-5 jet fuel during a replenishment at sea. Theodore Roosevelt is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications.

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 Gino Carr Editor & Layout MC3 (SW) Heath Zeigler Rough Rider Contributors Theodore Roosevelt Media MCSN Stephane Belcher MCSN John M. Drew MCSN Anthony Hilkowski Command Ombudsman April Kumley Linda Watford Michelle V. Thomas cvn71ombudsman@gmail.com The Rough Rider is an authorized publication for the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

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THE IMPOSSIBLE

TURBO

CHERONBYL DIARIES

1100

THE WOLVERINE

LIFE OF PI

ALIENS

1330

GI JOE: RETALIATION

AMERICAN REUNION

GHOST RIDER

1530

BOURNE ULTIMATUM

ROCK OF AGES

PACIFIC RIM

1830

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD

MEET THE FOCKERS

POLTERGEIST

2030

THE IMPOSSIBLE

TURBO

CHERONBYL DIARIES

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THE WOLVERINE

LIFE OF PI

ALIENS

0100

GI JOE: RETALIATION

AMERICAN REUNION

GHOST RIDER

0300

BOURNE ULTIMATUM

ROCK OF AGES

PACIFIC RIM

0600

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD

MEET THE FOCKERS

POLTERGEIST

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