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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Saturday, February 19, 2011

Entering Aden

Enterprise transits Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Guerra

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

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Happenings Squeaky clean

Big ‘E’ Airman Dennis Baez washes a window on the island aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

3-Day Outlook

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1600-1700 Chuck Norris Power Hour Cardio Kickboxing

1430-1530 Advanced Spin/ Cycle

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Save $$$ on deployment

Don’t confuse the Savings Deposit Program (SDP) with the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). TSP is available to everyone in the military. However, the Savings Deposit Program is available only to those serving in designated combat zones.

• Military members deployed in combat zones, qualified hazardous duty areas, or certain contingency operations may be eligible to deposit all or part of their unallotted pay (pay check minus taxes and allotments) into a DOD savings account up to $10,000 during a single deployment (our six-month cruise).

• Interest accrues on the account at an annual rate of 10 percent (per Executive Order 11298) and compounds quarterly.

• Interest earned on the amounts deposited into the SDP is taxable.

Example: ENT enters combat zone/tax exclusion zone February 2011. Sailor deposits $1,000, interest (at a rate of 10% per year, compounded quarterly) begins accruing March 1st of 2011. First interest payment will be June 1st 2011 and will equal $25.00 (based on $1,000 deposited).

Although federal income earned in hazardous duty zones is tax-free, interest accrued on earnings deposited into the SDP is taxable.

• Members can designate the allotment amount in fivedollar increments and deposits may be discontinued at any time.

• Funds can be left in an SDP account indefinitely, however, the account will stop accruing interest 90 days after a member returns from the combat zone.

• Generally, withdrawals may only be made upon termination of eligibility for the program.

“Stomp the Bay” with MCHC!

1800-1845 Get it right, Get it tight

Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee’s Black History Drawing class Acoustic guitar Month with ET1 lessons with Cake-cutting Rhodes LSSN Sparks ceremony Aft mess decks First Class Aft mess decks 1500-1700 mess 2030 2000

The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is scheduled to host Enterprise’s first ever “Stomp the Bay” step-off competition as part of its month-long Black History Month celebration.

The competition will be held Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2030 in the hangar bay. Participants will be able to compete for cash prizes while having fun with friends. Participants can sign up for “Stomp the Bay” at the MWR ticket window.

1st place: $250, 2nd place: $150 - 3rd place: $100 the

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ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY

Q: M-8 paper will detect an agent in what form?

A: Liquid

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The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and 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 MC3 Peter Melkus at melkusp@cvn65.navy.mil.

Commanding Officer Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne

Executive Officer Capt. Ryan Scholl

Command Master Chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Keith G. Oxley

Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler

Editor MC3 Peter D. Melkus

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Enterprise News

Enterprise Strike Group Transits Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Enters Gulf of Aden

By Enterprise Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, Red Sea – Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Gulf of Aden, Feb. 18 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).

Enterprise, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, transited the strait along with guided-missile cruiser

USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8).

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the Strait of Bab el-Mandab is a key chokepoint between the horn of Africa and the Middle East, and a strategic link between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. It is located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and connects

the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Three to four billion barrels of oil per day are shipped through the Strait, making it a vital waterway for the global economy.

“The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden are strategically important to the United States as an important sea lane for lawful shipping and transit,” said Rear Adm. Terry

B. Kraft, Commander of Enterprise CSG. “Our presence in the region helps ensure this freedom of navigation and the defense of these interests.”

Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing One are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR to conduct maritime security operations and to provide support to operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Bab el-Mandeb Strait Gulf of Aden

Indian Ocean

Enterprise’s route to the Gulf of Aden

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

in the Galley

Culinary Specialist Seaman Helen O. Lamamigo peels cucumbers for the salad bar in preparation for lunch on the enlisted mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Culinary Specialist Seaman Tyler Latham weighs sugar to provide the exact measurements in preparation for baking bread in the bakery aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Chief Cosby

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O’Brien

Culinary Specialist Seaman Desmond T. Moore mixes a rice and pasta dish in the aft galley in preparation for lunch on the enlisted mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West, left, and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus congratulate Honorary Chief Hospital Corpsman Bill Cosby during his pinning ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Feb. 17. The legendary comedian served in the Navy for four years as a Hospital Corpsman and treated Korean War veterans in a physical therapy unit.