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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Friday, February 25, 2011

Hangar Bay

HEROES V-3 Division’s vital role in Big ‘E’s mission

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW/SW) Kinia Guice, the tractor king in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

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Happenings Farewell to Quest Sailors

Big ‘E’

Outlook

Know your Basic Military Requirements!

Advancement exams are just around the corner, so here are some BMR review questions to help you advance to the next pay grade:

Questions:

1. First aid has which of the following objectives?

2. What is meant by the pressure points in the human body?

3. What is the main function of the Command Master Chief?

4. How many Trident missiles does the Ohio-class ballistic submarine carry?

5. Which article of the Constitution created the United States Congress?

Big ‘E’ History 1967 - Enterprise became a White House at

sea as President Johnson came aboard for an overnight visit to address Veterans Day ceremonies held on the flight deck early in the morning of Nov. 11. With the Chief Executive was Secretary of Defense McNamara and Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations.

In his speech the President suggested that peace talks concerning the Vietnam War might be held on “a neutral ship on a neutral sea - where, as specks between the vastness of the ocean and heaven, men might realize the ultimate smallness of their quarrels.”

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A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 takes-off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise with the remains of the four American victims of a pirate attack on their sailing vessel Quest earlier this week. Enterprise held a ship-wide memorial service for the slain Americans prior to their departure Feb. 24.

1. To save life, to limit infection and to prevent further injury 2. A place where the artery is protected on all sides by bone or muscle 3. To advise and assist the commanding officer in matters concerning the welfare, morale, and living conditions of enlisted personnel 4. 24 5. Article I

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael L. Croft Jr.

Rules of OPSEC

It is paramount that we remember the need for Operational Security (OPSEC).

• We must ensure that our schedule of operations, including ship’s position, port calls, and future movements are not discussed with people outside the ship.

• Our enemy is savvy and ever present as we transit 5th Fleet. Operational details can easily be used against us as we try to stay one step ahead of our enemies.

• E-mails home or posts on Facebook talking about future port calls can easily be exploited by our enemies.

• Ports of call should not be revealed or talked about to people outside the ship until we are in that port of call. the

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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

V-3’s ‘Blue and Yellow’ keep Big ‘E’ hangar bay buzzing

By MC3 Austin Rooney USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea - Sailors assigned to Air Department’s V-3 Division aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), it’s all about experience.

While rank plays an important role in nearly all aspects of military life, these hangar bay Sailors rely on knowledge of their rate more than the crows on their collars to accomplish their primary mission of safely, quickly and efficiently moving aircraft from the hangar bay to the flight deck and back.

“V-3 division is mainly broken up into ‘blue shirts’ and ‘yellow shirts,’” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW) Brian Best. Blue shirts are Airmen or Petty Officers who are still becoming qualified in aspects of the job, and yellow shirts are more qualified and put in supervisor roles. Most Sailors working in V-3 do not display their rank on their uniform, regardless of their shirt color.

“If you’re a yellow shirt in the hangar bay, you’re seen as a leader – whether you’re an airman or a first class petty officer,” said

Best. “We have authority over the hangar bay.”

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW/SW) Kinia Guice currently holds the position of “Tractor King,” a coveted position within V-3 and even Air Department as a whole.

As the hangar bay’s Tractor King, Guice is a yellow shirt and oversees every tractor operator in the hangar bay, as well as many blue shirts.

“Tractor King is a very competitive job,” said Guice. “It was an honor to be selected for this position.”

No matter the position, Guice said a V-3 Sailors’s job is difficult and also essential to the ship. On any given shift, Guice moves anywhere from 20 to 25 aircraft around the hangar bay.

As a yellow shirt, she also has to handle administrative tasks for her division and make sure everyone in the division earns and keeps their tractor-driving license.

“It’s a very demanding job,” Guice explained. “Either I’m towing planes or filling out paperwork. Just because someone is a yellow shirt doesn’t mean they stop working.”

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter D. Melkus

Sailors assigned to Air department’s V-3 division use tractors to guide two F/A-18 jets into the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

V-3 Sailors also maintain a sense of flexibility and ingenuity.

When Enterprise’s mission shifted to focus on a piracy situation off the coast of Somali, the division adapted to accommodate for the on load of extra gear and personnel to carry out the operation.

“With the additional gear and resources on board the past few days, we were not able to utilize a portion of our hangar bay,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class (AW/SW) Terrence Brown, a hangar deck petty officer. “The loss of Hangar Bay 2 was a challenge as we had to consolidate aircraft into Hangar Bay 1 while ensuring the flight deck was still clear to launch and recover aircraft.”

Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW/EXW) Scott A. Bowman, V-3’s leading chief petty officer, said that his division spent a lot of time keeping watches and working with Enterprise security to ensure Hangar Bay 2 was kept secured while Hangar Bay 1 remained “business as usual.”

“My team pulled together and dealt with these changes like true professionals,” said Bowman.

“I’m extremely proud of each and every one of them.”

No matter their rank and what tasks they must perform, Sailors assigned to V-3 Division have a job that is essential to the ship’s operation. Without the blue and yellow shirts in the division, Best said the Big ‘E’ would not be able to accomplish its mission.

“There’s a lot of pride in this division,” said Best. “The ship needs us. Without us in the hangar bay working with the planes, we wouldn’t be able to get them finished with maintenance and back into the fight.”

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Sailor of the Day Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman

Friday, February 25, 2011

Marine of the Day Corporal

Curtis E. Woods - Port Allen, Louisiana

Harvey L. Gordon - Ocean Springs, Mississippi

ASAN Woods, assigned to AIMD’s IM-4 division, Cpl. Gordon, an F/A-18C electrical technician assigned joined the Navy two-and-a-half years ago to further his to the “Thunderbolts” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron education and “make myself a better all-around person.”

(VMFA) 251, joined the Marine Corps four-and-a-half To Woods, the most rewarding aspect of his job is hearing years ago to “see the sights and provide for my daughter.” aircraft take-off and land back on board the ship because To Gordon, the most rewarding aspect of his job is he knows pilots were able to return safely thanks to getting to do the work he loves while experiencing new support from IM-4 division. Woods aspires to make E-4 things every day. Gordon is working hard to establish and finish his degree in drafting and design technology. a career he enjoys while raising his daughter correctly.

He also looks forward to the day Enterprise returns Gordon enjoys watching new movies and reading new to pier 12 in Norfolk “to see some proud and familiar books in his spare time. faces.” During his free time, Woods enjoys writing poetry, going to the gym, hunting, fishing, playing football and hanging out with loved ones, including his dogs Rose Bud and Bocipheus.

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez

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