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Are you ready for Deployment? Legal can help. Do you have a will that would dictate who receives your property in the event of your death? Do you need advice on family law matters? Do you think you are paying too much in finance charges on an item you purchased? Do you have questions about the military clause in your housing lease? Your Legal Department is here to help! During our December underway, the Legal Department will be hosting two Navy Legal assistance attorneys who can help you with your legal needs prior to deployment. They will be offering services in the areas of wills, family law, landlord tenant law, and various consumer issues. It is vital to your success and peace of mind that you resolve these issues BEFORE Enterprise makes her final combat deployment! To schedule an appointment, please contact Lt. Loveless via e-mail or at J-Dial 7085. Morning and evening appointments are available. Do you have everything you need? Batteries Proper civilian clothes Uniform Upgrades Vitamins Blanket Books POSITIVE ATTITUDE
SR Cumpston of Deck department, a Deck Seaman from Rosenburg, Oregon, joined the Navy five and half months ago to provide for his family and to serve his country. Cumpston enjoys working with Boatswain’s Mates in the Navy for a few reasons. He likes the traditions of the rate and that it is the oldest rate in the Navy. He likes how the rate keeps the traditions going by performing duties which were used back in the days of sailing such as Bos’n calls on the Boatswain’s pipe, as well as anchoring and line handling details. He plans to make third class within two years and earn both his warfare devices. He is also working on earning his Bachelor’s degree at the end of his enlistment.
Money $aving Tips: • You can save $2 a day by drinking regular coffee rather than buying a cappuccino or latte. • Eat out one fewer time each month. If it costs you $25 to eat out, but only $5 to eat in, then the $20 you save each month allows you to almost completely fund a $500 emergency savings account. • Shop for food with a list and stick to it. People who do food shopping with a list, and buy little else, spend much less money than those who decide what to buy when they get to the food market. The annual savings could easily be hundreds of dollars.
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USS Enterprise Promotes 277 Sailors Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Randy Savarese
USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) advanced 277 Sailors Dec. 10, during a frocking ceremony held in the ship’s hangar bay. Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., commanding officer of the Enterprise, conducted the ceremony. In total, 149 Sailors were advanced to E-4, 85 to E-5 and 43 to E-6. As the Enterprise continues to prepare for its upcoming deployment, the newly frocked Sailors will begin to take on increased responsibility. Many of them will take on new leadership roles. For example, Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Terrence Ford will now be training new firemen and taking more opportunities to help develop new Sailors. A two-day petty officer induction course was given prior to the advancement ceremony, which is led by senior Sailors aboard the ship. Topics covered included leadership, resolving conflict, cooperation, and teamwork. “Now I can spend more time helping and training junior Sailors,” said Ford. “Without the mentors that I’ve had, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” The jump from third class petty
officer to second class is perhaps more dramatic because it places you in a direct leadership role and demands much more in the way of taking care of Sailors Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Saul Martinez is one example of this leap having already been chosen to become the
Sailors is one of the major changes when you make the jump from third class to second class. “I was spending all my time getting my pins and now I can work on being a part of the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) board,” said Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Ben Steinbrenner. “Now I get to help
next work center supervisor upon his advancement. Like many of the newly advanced Sailors, he is looking forward to getting underway and facing the challenges that lie ahead. “I’m super excited to get back underway,” said Martinez. “Especially now that I am in a position to be more of a role model to the junior Sailors.” Moving from working on your qualifications to helping qualify other
other junior sailors become better at what they do so they can be where I am now.” A common commitment to helping those who are coming up behind them emerged as a theme among those advanced. “My mentor helped get me to where I am today and I want to pass that on to the Sailors under me,” said Steinbrenner.
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TOP LEFT: The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) steams toward the sunset after a day at sea. Photo by MC3 Jeff Atherton. TOP RIGHT: Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Douglas S. Biggs “mans the stroke”. Douglas operated the lowering hoist (stroke) during underway training operations. Photo by MCSN Gregory White BOTTOM LEFT: Sailors don firefighting gear and await orders during a general quarters drill. Photo by MC3 Jeff Athertoon. BOTTOM: AS3 Vincent J. Tolaro preps a door for painting. Photo by MCSN Gregory White
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TOP: Sailors from Air department’s V-2 division rig the MOVLAS during a flight deck drill. MC3 Jesse L. Gonzalez. LEFT: A shooter directs the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Photo by MCSN Eric Scot Brann.
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ESO provides Enterprise Sailors with educational opportunities Photo and story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kristin L. Grover
USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – The educational services office (ESO) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) offers Sailors a variety of educational and career-enhancing opportunities. The purpose of the ESO is to provide the command with training and on-duty educational programs. The ESO staff administers advancement exams, provides tuition assistance information, assists personnel in applying for various educational programs and serves as a liaison between the command and the Navy College Office. “Utilizing programs like the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) courses allows students to continue their education in spite of their busy work schedules at sea,” said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Jasper Mitchell, assistant educational services officer. “Sailors can accomplish their educational goals and keep up with their peers in the civilian world.” Once a Sailor decides to take advantage of the Navy’s higher education benefits, they are encouraged to set up an educational plan. The ESO works with the Navy College Office and helps Sailors design degree plans tailored to their individual learning goals.
Continuing education programs help Sailors acclimate quickly if they choose to return to civilian life and are also in place for those who decide to make a career out of the Navy. Study materials to help Sailors prepare for the Navy’s advancement exams are provided by the ESO. “I think one of the most beneficial parts of our job has to do with advancement,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Compo, ESO staff. “We are one of the first sources that Sailors can come to and view their profile sheets to find out if they advanced.”
Chaps and the FFSC Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton
USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – There’s nothing quite like a deployment on an aircraft carrier. It will take you around the globe, to other countries, and it will test your ability to handle sometimes stressful situations. It is a rewarding, yet challenging, experience for a Sailor. The families of deployed Sailors, however, also face a unique set of challenges. Fortunately for those Sailors’ families and spouses, the Chaplains aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) work with the Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) and the command Ombudsmen to provide help and support during deployments.
Whether a Sailor is getting ready for advancement or hoping to gain knowledge for a civilian career, the ESO is available to assist each student along their desired path. Setting and following through with educational goals is a lasting decision that Sailors can carry with them forever. “Anything can be taken from you – your time, your rank, your money – but one thing that can never be taken from you is your education,” said Mitchell. “So when you leave the military, if you take nothing else with you, you still have your education.”
“In the Military we do a pretty good job at training our Sailors, but no one trains our spouses,” said Cmdr. John Owen, USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) command chaplain. “The FFSC is there to provide for the needs of the Navy families; not just the service members.” The FFSC has various programs that assist families while on deployment, such as resume writing classes, parenting in the military family seminars and the exceptional family program. Other services include budget balancing support, relocation assistance, new-parent support and help with transitioning from active duty to the civilian sector. For these programs to have an impact, Sailors must tell their spouses to take advantage of the services that the FFSC provides. These same programs would cost thousands of dollars in the private sector. “These programs are a valuable resource to the Enterprise Continued on page 7
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require one thing for every military member’s spouse to do, team,” said Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Gustavo I would make every spouse go to the COMPASS program.” The chaplains are also here to help with any personal isM. Ortiz, the Religious Ministries (RMD) department’s leadsues that come up and are always available to talk to you in ing petty officer. All of the benefits that are offered to Sailors are also avail- confidence. You never need permission to contact the chaplains able to spouses without the presence of the service member. directly. They can be reached through e-mail, J-dial or you While on deployment, it’s very important that Sailors tell their can visit them directly. “Even though our lives may be approached from a religious families every class that the FFSC has to offer. perspective, we care about people because they are people, “During deployment there are many benefits, privileges and support structures in place to help families, but if they not because they are religious,” said Owen. “Even if your issues are not religious, we are still here to do all we can to don’t know about them, the FFSC can’t help,” said Owen. The majority of programs that the FFSC offers are focused help you. We just really want to take care of Sailors, Marines around life skills and habits. The FFSC even has counselors and their families.” Though deployment is approaching, knowing that your available if Sailors or their spouses do not feel comfortable family and spouse will be taken care of while you are away speaking to a military official during stressful times. “There is a great program called COMPASS which is basi- will help relieve unnecessary stress and make for a more cally boot camp for spouses,” said Owen. “It’s everything you memorable deployment. need to know as a Navy spouse. If I could MWR is responsible for providing nights, and much more.” Sailors with entertaining things to do Fruichantie said that sometimes MWR by planning and organizing recreational offers prizes to the winners of their game Story and photo by Mass Communication activities in port and at sea. tournaments. They also try to have KaraSpecialist Seaman Gregory White In port, MWR offers activities such oke nights every Friday on deployment as free bowling, free golf, free luncheons, and ice cream socials as much as possible. “MWR offers the crew a way to relax USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – From movie tickets at discounted prices and so much more. MWR also rents movies, after a long day of work,” said Aviation bowling in Virginia to sand boarding in board games and video games to crewBoatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert T. Dubai, the Morale Welfare and RecreLachapelle, of MWR. “Sailors need time to ation Services (MWR) office aboard the members whether at sea or at home. “Underway, we have evening events unwind and get their mind off the grind.” aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on days that we do not have GQ,” said MWR is also in charge of setting up does it all. “Our job is fun,” said Chief Aviation Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) tours for Sailors to enjoy during port visits. Electrician’s Mate Monica L. Connon, Airman Emy L. Fruichantie, of MWR. The tours often consist of sight seeing and MWR’s leading chief petty officer, or “We host Texas Hold’em tournaments, learning the history and customs of the “Fun Boss,” aboard Enterprise. “We are Spades tournaments, open-play card countries the “Big E” visits. nights, video game tournaments, movie “We usually start selling tickets for in the business of fun.” the tours a week or two before we pull into port,” said Fruichantie. “Sometimes, depending on what ports we go to, we are able to set up hotel packages at discounted prices for Sailors as well.” “The tours are very well thought out and very well put together,” said Lachapelle. “They helped me to understand different cultures and the history behind other countries. That kind of put everything together for me.” “We are always open and always open to suggestions,” said Lachapelle. For more information on MWR visit the ticket window at 2-173-2-Q or call their J Dial 7386. “Don’t just pass by the MWR window,” said Fruichantie. “Stop and talk to us.”
Business of Fun
Entertainment
December 11, 2011 Movie Schedule Channel 6: Taking of Pelham 123
0900/1900
500 Days of Summer
1045/2045
City of Ember
1230/2230
Final Destination (2009)
1415/0015
Benjamin Button (Part A)
1600/0200
Benjamin Button (Part B)
1730/0330
Channel 7: Marmaduke
0900/1900
Alpha and Omega
1045/2045
Alvin and the Chipmunks
1230/2230
Igor
1230/2230
Date Night
1600/0200
Airplane
1730/0330 Channel 8:
Face Off
0900/1900
Daybreakers; Last Exorism 1045/2045 Nightmare on Elm Street
1230/2230
Jonah Hex
1600/0200
Kung Fu Panda
1730/0330
NFLSundayTicket New England Patriots at Washington Redskins
1:00 pm
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens
1:00 pm
Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets
1:00 pm
Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals
1:00 pm
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans
1:00 pm
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
1:00 pm
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
1:00 pm
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins
1:00 pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 pm Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos
4:00 pm
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
4:00 pm
Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers
4:15 pm
Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers
4:15 pm
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
8:20 pm