Enterprise Wins Environmental Quality Award

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June 8, 2012 Issue

Enterprise Wins Environmental Quality Award Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory White

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise Readiness Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval (CVN 65) received the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Operations.

Environmental Quality Award June 5 in recognition of the In his letter, he noted that “Enterprise is being recognized carrier’s stellar environmental for its efforts to protect the protection programs and initiatives environment while ensuring during fiscal year 2011. mission readiness.”

Lt. Caity Bourgoine received He also noted that Enterprise the award on behalf of Enterprise had won an award in this category at a ceremony held at the United in the fiscal year 2007 competition.

States Navy Memorial’s Heritage “We make sure the ship Center in Washington D. C. is complying with EPA Lt. Robin M. Schubauer, (Environmental Protection Agency) Enterprise’s assistant safety laws,” said Damage Controlman officer and afloat environmental 1st Class Jay C. Colston, protection coordinator, said the Enterprise’s assistant safety CNO Environmental Quality leading petty officer and assistant Award is given every year and it afloat environmental protection alternates between “big decks” and coordinator. “The most basic “small decks.” step to ensuring environmental “This year two carriers won,” protection is making sure all of our said Schubauer. “The Reagan won people are properly trained and it for the west coast and Enterprise qualified to run the equipment and won it for the east coast.” do their jobs.”

Enterprise submitted a package Schubauer and Colston agreed in November 2011 highlighting that environmental protection is all of its environmental programs everyone’s responsibility. along with an endorsement letter “The thing about environmental from the ship’s Commanding protection is that it often involves Officer, Capt. William C. Hamilton, Lt. Caity Bourgoine accepts the CNO Environmental the little things we do everyday,” Quality Award from Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Jr., stating that Enterprise Sailors said Colston.

Adm. Mark Ferguson. are “committed to the reduction of “From separating your trash,” harmful environmental emissions said Schubauer. and discharges through sound management practices while “To putting a lid back on you can of paint,” said Colston. continuing to meet every operational challenge placed before The two also agreed that winning the award is a huge honor them.” for Enterprise.

The nomination package included accomplishments such Colston said it means that the people and equipment as partnering with Naval Facilities Environmental to plan and aboard Enterprise are all working properly and that the crew is organize a “pier environmental compliance training DVD.” consciously trying not to harm the environment.

The DVD is now mandatory training for all Norfolk-based Enterprise is a 50-year-old ship with greater challenges than ships. Other accomplishments included the refurbishing of the some of the newer carriers when it comes to environmental ship’s solid waste incinerator, which ensured proper and safe protection. Colston said that this sets the Enterprise apart and disposal of thousands of tons of hazardous trash and classified makes it a real honor to have won the award. material, air pollution control through the reduction of Volatile “Environmental protection is an all-hands effort,” said Organic Content vapor and the use of closed-loop refrigerant Colston. “From the newest deck seaman to the admiral, charging and evacuation systems. everyone plays a part.”

Enterprise was notified that it had won the award via a letter “The Environmental Award is everyone’s award” said from the deputy director of the Energy and Environmental Schubauer.

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Big E Happenings Photos by MC3 Scott Pittman

Airman Leonard McGee salutes Lt. Tyler Grell, both assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, after a successful flight.

A F/A-18C assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jason Loy, assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, moves aircraft chains on the flight deck.

Airman Leonard McGee, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, closes a panel on a F/A-18F Super Hornet after an inspection.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman James M. Seward takes a break in the hangar bay.

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An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 takes off from the flight deck.

Did You Know?

USS Enterprise (CV 6) was the first aircraft carrier to receive the Presidential Unit Citation.

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Commanding Officer Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr.

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Command Master Chief Public Affairs Officer CMDCM (AW/SW) Dwayne E. Huff Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler Editors MC2 (SW) Kristin L. Grover MCSN Brian G. Reynolds

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In the News Drone Strike Killed No. 2 in Al Qaeda, U.S. Officials Say

By Declan Walsh and Eric Schmitt, NEW YORK TIMES ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A Central Intelligence Agency decade, and at one point urged Pakistanis to overthrow their drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal belt killed Al Qaeda’s own government. deputy leader, Abu Yahya al-Libi, American officials The White House spokesman, Jay Carney, said that as said, dealing another blow to the group in a lawless area a result of Mr. Libi’s death, ìthere is no clear successor that has long been considered the global headquarters of to take on the breadth of his responsibility, and that puts international terrorism but the importance of which may additional pressureî on Al Qaeda, “bringing it closer to its now be slipping. ultimate demise than ever.”

Mr. Libi’s death would be another dramatic moment The details of his death in Hassu Khel, a village in the for an American covert war in Pakistan that has been North Waziristan tribal agency, remained hazy. And it is particularly active over the past year, starting with the death not the first report that he has been killed: rumors of his of the group’s founder, Osama bin Laden, in May 2011 death coursed through jihadi Web sites in December 2009 and followed up by drone strikes against several senior after a similar strike in South Waziristan that American lieutenants, including Atiyah Abd al-Rahman. officials claimed had killed a high-ranking figure in Al But that very success could, paradoxically, signal a Qaeda. shifting target: as Al Qaeda’s leadership in the tribal belt If his death is borne out this time, it would be a has been cornered or killed, new efforts to attack Western milestone in a covert eight-year airstrike campaign that targets have been mounted by the group’s affiliates in has infuriated Pakistani officials but that has remained one Yemen and Somalia. of the United Statesí most effective tools in combating Unlike many of the relatively unknown figures killed in militancy. other drone strikes, Mr. Libi, who had a $1 million bounty Local tribesmen and American officials said that a on his head, was a virtual ambassador for global jihad.

C.I.A.-controlled drone fired on a compound early Monday An Islamic scholar by training, he used frequent video morning. Word spread quickly among local tribesmen appearances to expound on world events, chastise critics that Mr. Libi had been killed or wounded, and American and boast about his escape from an American military intelligence officials using powerful satellite and other prison in Afghanistan in 2005. surveillance equipment listened and watched carefully for a He negotiated with the ethnic Pashtun militant groups sign of his fate. that have sheltered Al Qaeda in the tribal belt for over a

Panetta Stresses the Importance of Indian Alliance

By Jennifer Hlad, STARS AND STRIPES

NEW DELHI - In meetings with the prime minister and national security adviser, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta stressed the importance of a partnership with India both for ongoing efforts in Afghanistan and for the United States’ new focus on security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Panetta arrived in India Tuesday afternoon after meeting with Vietnamese military leaders in Hanoi.

“Secretary Panetta underscored the link India plays between East and West Asia and how the United States views India as a net provider of security from the Indian Ocean to Afghanistan and beyond,” acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little said.

After meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Indian National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, Panetta will visit with the Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony and deliver a policy speech at India’s oldest think tank.

Economic development has been the main thrust of India’s role in Afghanistan, with an investment of about $2 billion, defense officials said.

The Pentagon welcomes increased economic

development, and, while the U.S. “doesn’t necessarily envision a role of the Indian military in Afghanistan,” the Indian military police could provide training for Afghan forces as they move forward, a senior defense official speaking on background said.

The relationship between India and the United States has improved and expanded dramatically since 2001, when the U.S. lifted economic sanctions it had placed on India in 1998 for performing underground nuclear tests.

For example, the U.S. has sold about $8.5 billion worth of military arms to India in the last 11 years, according to defense officials, and the American military now performs several joint military exercises with India.

In the meetings, Little said, Panetta discussed the nations’ shared interests, particularly in the Pacific and reiterated the need for increased teamwork with India, “the only country specifically mentioned as a key partner in the Departmentís Strategic Guidance issued earlier this year.”

The Pentagon also hopes India and Pakistan will work together more closely on the shared goal of a peaceful, stable Afghanistan.

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Sailor and Marine of the Day AirTraffic Controller Jeremy M. Cubbage

AC3 Jeremy Cubbage, from Colorado Springs, Colo., joined the Navy three years ago because they offered him the job he wanted. In his spare time, Cubbage enjoys playing guitar, listening to music and reading. He hopes to earn his control tower operator qualification and one day work for the FAA.

Lance Corporal Reginald Engram

Lance Cpl. Reginald Engram, from Chicago, joined the Marine Corps one ago to follow in his father’s footsteps. Engram enjoys working out, reading and learning in his spare time. His future goals include finishing college and completing 20 or more years of service as a Marine.

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