Chief of Chaplains Visits Enterprise

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April 12, 2012 Issue

Chief of Chaplains Visits Enterprise Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory White USS ENTERPRISE, At sea - Navy Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd, visited aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) April 10-11.

Enterprise was one of many scheduled visits for Tidd, as he makes his way around the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

During his stay aboard Enterprise, Tidd had the opportunity to meet with command officials, observe a replenishment at sea and flight operations, as well as tour the ship and provide support to crewmembers. He even took time to prepare and serve up a few dozen cups of coffee from Starboard Joe’s, the ship’s coffee shop.

Tidd also met with the staff of the ship’s Religious Ministries department (RMD).

In his address to the RMD staff, he opened by translating the Latin phrase on the Chaplain Corps logo.

“It translates to read, ‘call to serve,’” said Tidd. “We are called to serve our crew, our leadership and each other.”

Tidd went on to speak about the “call to serve.” He spoke about the goals the Chief of Naval Operations has for the Navy.

He also talked about the importance of operational and spiritual

Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman

Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman

readiness in accomplishing those goals, as well as the value of education and professional improvement for Sailors.

“He offered a lot of positive feedback and advice for us and our Sailors,” said Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Brian M. Jaggers. “I’ve met him before and he was just as nice and humble as I remembered him to be from when I met him in “A” school.”

The following morning, hours before his scheduled departure, Tidd socialized with Enterprise crewmembers over breakfast on the ship’s aft mess decks.

“I had no idea there even was a Chief of Chaplains, but it was an honor to share in fellowship with him at breakfast,” said Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Reno C. Fells.

Tidd has been aboard Enterprise several times in the past and said that it is special every time he visits.

“Enterprise plays such a big part in Navy history,” said Tidd. “To be here visiting during Enterprise’s last deployment, and the fact that Enterprise’s last deployment is during a time of war, makes it even more of a privilege to be here.”

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World News Confessions of Navy Spice Users

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico, COMMANDER NAVY REGION HAWAII PUBLIC AFFAIRS hallucinogenic effects. The Navy it, and they are still able to do their PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Two Sailors were interviewed about their use of Spice and the consequences - it ended their careers in less than two months.

After 30 days confined in the brig and separation from the Navy in March, the two Sailors volunteered to come forward and talk about how the use of synthetic drugs affected their lives. At their request, their last names were withheld for the purpose of this story.

“I was a little bit surprised, but I had a feeling when I got caught my life was going to change,” said Joel, who was caught in possession of Spice.

In February 2012, two Hawaii-based Sailors, Joel and his girlfriend, Bridgette, were arrested after a routine traffic stop when a police officer discovered evidence of Spice concealed on their person and inside their vehicle.

Spice, a synthetic drug, looks similar to marijuana or oregano and is used for its psychoactive and

has zero tolerance for drug abuse, including the use of designer and synthetic compounds such as Spice.

An investigation ensued and the two Sailors were court-martialed and sentenced to 30 days confinement, forfeiture of two-thirds pay for one month and reduction to E-1.

Bridgette had never tried Spice until she arrived in Hawaii when her boyfriend introduced it to her in December 2011. Joel and Bridgette had been in the Navy for less than two years.

“We were drinking one night I thought that it was like a cigarillo or like a Black and Mild,” said Bridgette.

“I had tried it and, it had reminded me of just feeling relaxed and calm, worry-free of any responsibilities.”

Joel did not try Spice until he arrived in Hawaii as well, when he started mixing in with the wrong crowd.

“It was a bad choice on my part,” said Joel. “I was taking it for the social aspect, but I figured they did

jobs correctly. Maybe it helped them free themselves too. I don’t really understand why but it just helped me.

I never really thought about me getting caught with it.”

Once Joel and Bridgette started using Spice, the two began a regular routine of taking overnight weekend trips to Waikiki to drink, smoke and escape.

For both Joel and Bridgette, Spice and other synthetic drugs are easy to come by. Aside from their peers, the illegal products are falsely marketed by manufacturers in commercial-like packages as a safe way to get high while avoiding drug testing.

“My biggest regret is trying to fit in when you first joined and not making the right friends,” said Bridgette. “I regret not putting my foot down in the beginning and walking away.”

Investigation Division of Commander Navy Region Hawaii, said the military in Hawaii is the biggest customer of synthetic drug sales.

U.S. 5th Fleet: Gulf Carrier Deployment “Routine”

By Joseph Logan, REUTERS

DUBAI - The U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet said on Tuesday the arrival of a second aircraft carrier last week to an area including the Gulf was part of a “routine, scheduled” deployment, after reports it was in response to heightened tension with Iran.

Iran spooked oil markets in late December when it threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of global oil exports passes, if there were any military strikes against the country or its nuclear facilities.

The despatch of the USS Enterprise to the Fleet’s area of operations was scheduled and routine, a spokeswoman

said in response to queries about the arrival of the world’s first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier alongside another carrier in the area which includes the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf.

“The USS Enterprise/Enterprise Strike Group is on routine, scheduled deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility,” Commander Amy Derrick-Frost said. “(It) does not indicate any change to our normal deployments and standard maritime operations... A twocarrier presence is not unusual and is very routine,” she said.

The Fifth Fleet said late last year it would not allow any disruption of ship traffic through the Strait.

The presence of the USS Enterprise coincides with exercises organised by Bahrain’s air force this week including 100 jet fighters from countries including Iran’s Arab neighbours.

The United States said last month oil stocks, including emergency reserves, were sufficient to go ahead with a policy of pressuring Tehran over its nuclear programme by threatening sanctions on countries conducting oilrelated transactions with Iran’s central bank.

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Sailors of the Day

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) 3rd Class Victor C. Ortiz

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Thomas Brown

ABH3 Victor C. Ortiz, from Shoreview, Minn., joined the Navy four years ago to become a Navy combat pilot.

Ortiz enjoys PT with Embarked EOD, reading, drawing, playing music and playing video games. In the future, he plans to obtain a commission as a naval officer and to complete his master’s degree.

AD3 Thomas Brown, from from Locust Fork, Ala., joined the Navy four years ago to continue his family’s service in the Navy. In his spare time, Ballard enjoys spending time with friends, working on automobiles and outdoor activities. He plans to advance in rank and earn a bachelor’s degree.

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