Big E Crew Members To Go Back To The Future

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The Shuttle Newsletter Edition

“We are Legend”

September 19, 2012 Issue

Big E Crew Members To Go Back To The Future Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Scott Pittman capsule can leave a letter to the Sailor who takes their former position on the next Enterprise, leaving details of how the job was in the final days of CVN-65, and recommending traditions that should transition to the next ship Enterprise.

“By turning over a piece of our history to the next crew of Enterprise, they can carry on our traditions and the pride we have in this ship Enterprise,” said Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Self-Kyler, Enterprise’s public affairs officer (PAO).

Spearheaded by the First Class Petty Officers Association, the time capsule is scheduled to be filled and closed just before the ship’s inactivation ceremony, and presented to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus at the ceremony.

The Secretary of the Navy maintains the responsibility for choosing the names of ships, including aircraft carriers. The hope is that the time capsule will pass from SECNAV to SECNAV until a time when the name Enterprise is chosen for another aircraft carrier.

“We hope that the items put in this time capsule are then taken by the next crew of Enterprise to populate their museum, similar to our ‘Big E Room,’” said Self-Kyler.

The time capsule will be large enough to store letters and memorabilia from the crew, but small enough to be carried by four people and shipped to the SECNAV following the ship’s inactivation.

The majority of the work building the time capsule will take place under the direction of Hull Technician 1st Class Mark Hamilton, the Repair Division LPO. “It’s an honor to work on this time capsule knowing that the next crew of Enterprise will get a little taste of what our life was like,” said Hamilton.

The memories built and shared by the crew of Enterprise will live on through the time capsule project. Crew members will soon receive details about how to add to the capsule, and guidelines for submission. For example, digital media, such as DVDs, are not recommended for inclusion because they may become obsolete before the next Enterprise is commissioned.

Mass Communication Specialists in the ship’s photo lab will be available to assist with photo prints for the time capsule.

Prototype design USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – Over 51 years, the more than 100,000 Sailors and Marines who have served aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) have found ways to pass down tradition and history to future crews of the “Big E.” Soon, crew members of the eighth ship named Enterprise, both past and present, will have an opportunity to do the same, by passing a piece of advice or “Big E” history to the next group of Sailors and Marines to crew a ship named Enterprise with the help of a time capsule.

“The main idea is for everybody to get involved for a common purpose... to share the tales of our last moments aboard Enterprise with the Sailors who are going to be experiencing the first moments of the next Enterprise,” said Intelligence Specialist Jillian Cardoza, OZ Division leading petty officer (LPO), who is heading up the time capsule project.

“This capsule will bridge the gap between when this ship Enterprise ends and the next ship Enterprise begins.”

Every member of the crew is encouraged to participate, leaving a piece of their department, their division, or themselves in the time capsule. Quartermasters wishing to show Sailors in the future a piece of equipment, possibly made antiquated by time, can leave a telescopic alidade. Boatswain’s Mates with a sense of humor may find themselves contributing a letter accompanied by a favored paintbrush.

Those without equipment or tools to leave in the time

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Big E Happenings

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Derek D. Jensen, from Kent City, Mich., uses a dead-blow hammer to break the bead on a main mount EA-6B Prowler tire in the tire shop.

(Photo by MC3 Jared King)

Cmdr. Craig Smart, the strike operations officer aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), prepares for a flight.

(Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman)

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shanice D. Henry, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uses a disc sander to grind down a piece of steel used for an aircraft part in the jet shop.

(Photo by MC3 Jared King)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, flies above aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. (Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman)

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The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and bi-weekly in port by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Media Department, FPO AE 09543-2810. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Please direct all story ideas, questions and comments to MC1 (SW) Steve Smith at smithsw@cvn65. navy.mil.

Commanding Officer Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr.

Executive Officer Capt. G. C. Huffman

Command Master Chief Public Affairs Officer CMDCM (AW/SW) Dwayne E. Huff Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler Editor MC3 Brian G. Reynolds

Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd class Edward Bradshaw, from Lompoc, N.Y., assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, carries a low power turn screen for an F/A-18E Super Hornet across the flight deck. (Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman)

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In the News U.S., Allies In Gulf Naval Exercise As Israel, Iran Face

By REUTERS

DUBAI -- The United States and its allies have launched a major naval exercise in the Gulf that they say shows a global will to keep oil shipping lanes open as Israel and Iran trade threats of war.

Publicly announced in July, the operation, known as IMCMEX-12, focuses on clearing mines that Tehran, or guerrilla groups, might deploy to disrupt tanker traffic, notably in the Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and the Arabian peninsula.

The start of the event, with a symposium for officers from more than 30 navies, came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. television viewers on Sunday that Tehran was close to being able to build a nuclear bomb; his words fuelled talk of an Israeli strike,

and of Netanyahu pressuring President Barack Obama to back Israel as Obama battles for re-election.

Military officials, diplomats and analysts - as well as Iran itself - all sought to play down the significance of the timing and to stress the defensive and hypothetical aspects of the exercise, which moves on to the water from Thursday with ships from a much smaller number of nations taking part in maneuvers.

However, it was a clearly deliberate demonstration of the determination on the part of a broad coalition of states to counter any attempt Iran might make to disrupt Gulf shipping in response to an Israeli or U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities - a form of retaliation Iran has repeatedly threatened.

U.S. Accord With Japan Over Missile Defense Draws Criticism In China

By Thom Shanker and Ian Johnson, NEW YORK TIMES

BEIJING - Tensions between China and the United States and its Asian allies escalated on Monday as several wellconnected Chinese experts immediately criticized an announcement earlier in the day that the United States and Japan had reached a major agreement to deploy a second advanced missile-defense radar on Japanese territory.

The new conflict, coming as China and Japan have been sparring over claims to disputed islands in the sea between them, emerged as Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Beijing from Tokyo to meet this week with China’s leadership, including Xi Jinping, who is expected to become the nation’s next president.

The scheduling of Mr. Panetta’s meeting with Mr. Xi was made public only as the defense secretary flew

to Beijing. It suggests that Mr. Xi, currently serving as China’s vice president, has made a recovery from whatever ailment - physical or political - had kept him from making public appearances for two weeks. The absence prompted widespread speculation about whether Mr. Xi would ascend to the top post, as long planned.

Even as the latest controversy erupted, the Chinese government began to reassert control over chaotic antiJapanese riots that spread over the weekend to dozens of cities. But the anniversary of a 1931 incursion by Japanese troops, generally considered the opening shot in Japan’s occupation of major parts of China from 1931 to 1945, revitalized the protesters angered by a territorial dispute involving islands claimed by Japan and China.

Tumult In Egypt Stalls Talks On U.S. Aid

By Anne Gearan and Michael Birnbaum, WASHINGTON POST

Anti-American protests that started in Cairo and spread across the Muslim world have stalled negotiations to provide crucial U.S. economic assistance to Egypt, U.S. officials said Monday.

The violent demonstrations sparked by an anti-Islam video, and Egypt’s initially clumsy response, have temporarily halted talks about a proposed $1 billion in debt relief and how to speed millions in other aid to Egypt, according to several U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the news media.

No new aid is likely to be approved for Egypt until after the U.S. presidential election, and talks aimed at breaking a logjam on spending funds already approved are on hold, the officials said. Several U.S. officials said that the delays are expected to be temporary and that there is no major

reevaluation of U.S. aid to Egypt.

“Folks are going to wait and see how things materialize both with the protests and on Capitol Hill,” a congressional aide said.

The roughly $1.5 billion in annual U.S. aid to Egypt represents crucial economic assistance to a nation the United States has long considered an essential Arab partner - despite recent concerns about the new government dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood. In addition to that assistance, President Obama has proposed $1 billion in debt relief for Egypt, which owes Washington about $3 billion.

In the aftermath of the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak last year, Congress attached conditions to U.S. aid, including a requirement that the State Department certify that Egypt is abiding by its peace treaty with Israel.

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Sailors of the Day Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Westfield

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Michael Welch

MA2 Ryan Westfield, from Chicago, joined the Navy seven years ago to serve his country. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. In the future, he plans to earn a college degree, apply for an officer program and be the best husband and father that he can be.

AZ3 Michael Welch, from Calico Rock, Ark., joined the Navy two and a half years ago to serve his country and pay for college. In his spare time, he enjoys reading fishing and hunting. In the future, he plans to advance in rank and earn a degree in criminal justice.

Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Cory Allred

MM2 Cory O. Allred, from Robbins, N.C., joined the Navy three and a half years ago to see the world and better his education. In his spare time, he enjoys motorcycles, hunting and outdoor activities. In the future, he plans to graduate from college and start a family.

Aviation Structural Mechanic Victor Jones

AM3 Victor Jones, from Oak Park, Ill., joined the Navy two years and nine months ago to challenge himself and see the world. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, chess and reading. In the future, he plans to explore new experiences and pass knowlege on to upcoming generations.