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November 9, 2012
Story by MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney Photo by MCSA Bounome Chanphouang USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
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he aroma of lobster tail, steak, and freshlymade dinner rolls wafted throughout the passageways of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nov. 5, as the first wave of officers entered the newly-reopened Wardroom Three for the first time in more than three years. After more than 18 months of working five days a week, 11 hours a day to prepare for the opening, TR’s Supply Department can now boast having a completely unique Wardroom design, setting it apart from those in other aircraft carriers. “I’m extremely proud of our food service team for bringing this together with such pride and professionalism,” said Cmdr. Mark Runstrom, TR’s Supply Officer. “They have worked extremely hard over the past several weeks to make it all happen.” Ship’s Wardrooms are meant to represent the best of what the ship’s food service team is capable of, and according to TR’s Supply Department, Wardroom Three goes above and beyond to meet that goal. “This is by far the best Wardroom out of all the carriers in the Page 2
WARDROOM THREE OPENS
HARD WORK CREATES UNIQUE DINING ATMOSPHERE fleet,” said Chief War- “I’m extremely proud of our rant Officer Shawn food service team for M. Porch, TR’s food service officer. “It’s bringing this together with like a five-star restausuch pride and rant, complete with a totally customized professionalism.” interior and we have -Cmdr. Mark Runstrom the best cooks making the food.” “I’m confident in my team,” Since arriving at Newport said Dorsey. “We’re working Culinary Specialist 1st Class hard, and I think we’ll outdo all (SW) Adrian “Sweet Daddy” of the other carriers in the fleet.” Dorsey recently checked aboard Lt. Paul Harris, TR’s physical the ship, and immediately took therapist, said it was the finest command of the Wardroom food service team as their leading petty Wardroom he has ever had the officer. Dorsey and his team of 25 chance to eat in. “The meal and service really cooks and food service attendants were challenged with bringing the exceeded my expectations,” said Wardroom to life ahead of sched- Harris. “It was wonderful, and it was really nice to eat with my felule so they could serve their first low officers.” meal Nov. 5. Porch stressed that the special “We put in more hours than opening day meal was not just deI can count getting the Wardsigned to impress the officers on room ready,” said Dorsey. “This that one day, but to set a standard has been a real team effort – I for every meal served aboard. couldn’t have done it without “My favorite thing is to see them.” my guys put smiles on people’s Dorsey said his team includes faces,” said Porch. “My goal is many brand new cooks and food for new officers to come in the service attendants, so the grand Wardroom and say, ‘wow, this is opening provided them a chance the best Wardroom in the fleet.’” to test their skills and teamwork in an operational environment.
Story & Photos by MC3 Katie Lash USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Public Affairs
MEET: E-DIV
SMALL DIVISION TAKES ON HEAVY WORK LOAD
WHO WE ARE Electrical Division Manned by: Elecrician Mates Assisted by: Machinist Mates, Engine Man, and Hull Technicians WHAT WE DO Perform testing, maintenance, operate and service electrical equipments. E-Div’s scope of responsibility encompasses the entire electrical system outside of the plant; the distribution of electricity from bow to stern, and the 7th deck to the O10 level. They also service the ship’s ventilation system and heaters. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Successfully brought up all load centers and ventilation in a number of spaces. E-Div wired up the TR gym, the media studio, the Captain’s cabin. They also played a major role in bringing to life all the galleys and the 2nd deck wardroom. They’ve also successfully completed the overhaul of the crew’s galley lighting and appliances, groomed refrigerators and chill boxes needed to preserve our food. Lastly, they repaired five air conditioning plants. Their ability to match their resources with the objectives set by the ship is perhaps the greatest strength of E-Div. The manning average is about four people per shop with a total number of five shops. Every single space has to be electrically groomed to NAVSEA standards in a timely fashion. A strong work ethic and positive attitude pushes E-div to meet the ship’s heavy demands. PRIMARY GOAL: Completing testing of all major equipments such the AC plaint and fire pumps ahead of schedule is E-Div’s primary goal.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Sailors aboard TR must get personal equipment safety checked before plugging into shipboard receptales. Sailors can have their equipment safety checked at E-Div Safety, located in 2-180-3-Q, J-Dial 5685. Any equipment that draws excessive current and personal equipment such as heaters, blow dryers, flat irons, microwave are not allowed on the ship Do not operate any breakers, especially if they are danger tagged. Respect barriers when E-div is working on energized equipments and seek alternative routes. All electrical issues must be logged into the electrical trouble calls log located in DC central and they will be addressed in the order that they are received. Submitt trouble calls at DC Central. Soon you will have the ability to submit them on SharePoint. The availability of such will be published in the POD.
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or the first time in years, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducted an over-night habitability fast cruise, and reached the complete crew move aboard milestone, which brings the Nimitz class carrier closer to rejoining the fleet as an operational asset. “There is a key event called complete crew move aboard during the Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) period,” said TR’s Executive Officer, Cmdr. Mark Colombo. “It shows that we have the ability to sleep, house, berth, feed and accommodate the entire crew. It’s an important indicator of where the ship is in its RCOH period. The fast cruise proves just that – that we can sleep the crew onboard safely and securely.” More than 2,000 Sailors crossed the brow Monday morning with filled backpacks and seabags, prepared to spend a night aboard the ship as a crew for the first
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time in three years. “What you see before you right now is the culmination of the hard work of our crew, the shipyard, and the contractors over a three year period of time,” said Colombo. “The mess decks, the wardroom, the chief’s mess, that’s all up and running - the TV studio we used for captain’s call – that is part of the crew being able to exhibit that it can use all of the spaces that are normal, operational functions for an aircraft carrier at sea.” During the course of the day, special training was given to help prepare Sailors for when the ship becomes fully operational out at sea, including a general quarter’s (GQ) drill. When the GQ alarm sounded, TR’s 10 repair lockers responded with their damage control teams to simulated casualties throughout the ship. Additionally, the medical training team and propulsion plant train-
ing team were integrated into the exercise. “The GQ drills get Sailors in the mindset that we’re going to be operational very soon,” said Chief Logistics Specialist William Bunton (EXW/SW/AW). “Sailors learn what GQ consists of and how to combat the ship in case of any casualties. It’s very important to conduct training like this, because it gets us out of the mindset of being in the shipyards and into the mindset of being operational and doing what is going to be required of use as a carrier in the Navy.” After dinner, the crew was invited to attend a mentorship fair on the mess decks to learn how to better themselves personally and professionally. “Everyone has been working hard during RCOH, and working hard today on our first fast cruise. This just gives them all a chance to concentrate on their career and finance and other important things. The Navy
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ough Riders: I want to congratulate all of you again for contributing to the success of the recent Habitability Fast Cruise. Because of your efforts, the entire crew slept overnight aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt
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isn’t just about your job – it’s about your life,” said Information Systems Technician Senior Chief (SW/IDW) Nicole Fulton, mentorship coordinator. Additionally, the opportunity was given to Sailors to take advantage of an “ESWS/ EAWS Rodeo”, which aimed to streamline the warfare qualification process. “It was a great idea. It gives everyone an opportunity to get help with signatures and walk throughs at a single location,” said Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW/ AW) James Thornton, reactor walk-through coordinator. “It helps put junior Sailors in an operational mindset, since it gives them an idea of what the ship will be like during combat scenarios. It also helps give them a better idea of how to save the ship if they need to.” More than 400 Sailors participated in the event, including Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Michael Shan-
for the first time since 2009. A fantastic amount of work went into the night, and I truly appreciate it. With that major milestone behind us, we now need to shift out focus toward the finish line, which is delivering the ship back to the fleet. Although we can see that finish line, we still have a lot of work to do between now and then. We must refocus ourselves on a deepcleaning of the ship and production. Ship’s Force has about 800 spaces left that still need production work, and there are a lot of tasks associated with that. To that end, we need to remember that we are warfighters first. We must remain flexible and ready to respond in order to meet our mission, which is redelivering
TR. In addition, I want to remind you of another milestone. Our midterm QPR is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13. As part of the event, we will provide a progress report to Rear Adm. Thomas J. Moore, Program Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers. He will also tour the ship. Let’s ensure we get TR ready for this highlevel visit. Rough Riders, we are getting closer to returning to the fleet, and you are critical to our success. As our Navy tenets state, our focus must be war fighting first, operate forward, and be ready. XO out. --Cmdr. Mark Colombo
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non (AW) who is working on his Enlisted Surface Warfare qualification. “It was a great help to get info on surface warfare, and to start making progress on my pin,” said Shannon. “Getting pins is important to Sailors’ careers. Without a pin, your advancement suffers.” With the successful completion of Complete Crew Move Aboard, TR is nearing the end of Refueling Complex Overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, and is closer to returning to the fleet. “The only key milestone that we have left is the finish line,” said Colombo. ”What we have left is the end. It’s time to focus on all the things we need to do to get to the finish line successfully and as expeditiously as possible so we can get back to the fleet, back to the operational Navy and do what our country has asked us to do.”
PHOTO CAPTIONS 1) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class (AW) Bryan Brown uses a RAM fan to simulate desmoking a space during the general quarter’s drill 2) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Daisy Chavez skins potatoes while working in the newly-reopened Wardroom. 3) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW/AW) Ronnie Williams, a member of TR’s Second Class Petty Officer Association, speaks with crewmembers about the benefits of joining assosiations during a Mentorship Fair 4) Many Sailors get a start on their ESWS and EAWS qualifications during the Rodeo. 5) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bounome Chanphouang folds her clothes and prepares her rack for the fast cruise. 6) Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Carrie Pounds plays spades on the mess decks. See more photos on www.facebook.com/usstheodoreroosevelt
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NATION PREPARES TO CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY
Sailors assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary, Nov. 18, 2011. Photo by MC3 Andrew Sulayao
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“Our men and women in uniform have taught us about strength, duty, devotion, resolve -- cornerstones of a commitment to protect and defend that has kept our country safe for over 200 years. In war and in peace, their service has been selfless and their accomplishments have been extraordinary,” President Barack Obama said in his Veterans Day proclamation issued Nov. 7. “Even after our veterans take off the uniform, they never stop serving. Many apply the skills and experience they developed on the battlefield to a life of service here at home. As a grateful Nation, it is our task to make that transition possible -- to ensure our returning heroes can share in the opportunities they have given so much to defend. The freedoms we cherish endure because of their service and sacrifice, and our country must strive to honor our veterans by fulfilling our responsibilities to them and upholding the
sacred trust we share with all who have served. “On days like this, we are called to reflect on immeasurable burdens that have been borne by so few. We also remember that our commitments to those who have served are commitments we must honor not only on Veterans Day, but every day. As we do so, let us reaffirm our promise that when our troops finish their tours of duty, they come home to an America that gives them the benefits they have earned, the care they deserve, and the fullest opportunity to keep their families strong and our country moving forward.
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
Comand Master Chief (AW/SW) Jack Callison and Commanding Officer Capt. William Hart address the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) via TR’s television network for the first time in three years during the ship’s Habitability Fast Cruise. The Fast Cruise marks the first time the entire crew has stayed on the ship overnight since entering Refueling Complex Overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, in 2009, and is a major milestone in TR’s return to the fleet. Photo by SN Eric Norcross
ALL JACKED UP This Sailor is all ready to respond to a casualty on the ship... Or is he? We found at least 9 things wrong with him. Check back next week for the answers.
Last Weeks AJU 1) No protective eyeglasses 2) Open beverage other than water 3) Leaning on podium 4) Using red pen for official documents 5) Headphones 6) Cell phone 7) Missing cover 8) Unauthorized reading material 9) Food 10) Unauthorized USB plugged into computer.
Layout MC3 Katie Lash Rough Rider Contributors MC2 (SW) Austin Rooney MC3 Katie Lash SN Eric Norcross MCSA Bounome Champhouang 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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