Wining By Losing

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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Winning By

Losing

‘BiggEst Loser’ challenge brings competitive fun to Big ‘E’ fitness Pictured: Enterprise Fit Boss Ashley L. Epperson Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Pedal on

Happenings Big ‘E’

Outlook

Professional Military Knowledge

Get ready for the March advancement exams now! PMK training will be conducted every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until Tuesday, March 15, and a BMR review on Saturday, March 12 and Monday through Wednesday, March 14-16. Training sessions are at 1300 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 1900 on Saturdays on the aft mess decks.

For questions or concerns, please contact ET1 Schwartz or PS1 C. Brown via e-mail or J-6560/J-7095.

STA-21 Applications

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King

Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SW/AW) Jason J. Pepino and Electrician’s Mate Fireman Christopher J. Delgado participate in a spin class in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

S U D O K U Spin/Cycle 1300-1400 (Max = 7) IT1 Sherry CNPH Cardio Kickboxing 1600-1700 AOC Wong

Disbursing will be conducting CASH OUT (withdraw from Navy Cash account and/or cash checks) through Tuesday, Jan. 25 Maximum daily check cashing amounts are as follows: E-7 and above $500, E-4-E6 $300, and E1-E-3 $200. Those with suspended accounts due to a negative balance on their Navy Cash account will not be allowed to cash checks until their account is in good standing.

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Cardio Kickboxing 0500-0600 IC1 Douglas

SAT

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Advanced Spin/Cycle 2000-2100 (Max = 7) IT1 Sherry

GOPT!

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Advanced Spin/Cycle 1430-1530 (Max = 7) ITCS Henderson Yoga (Stretch It Out) 1700-1800 HM1 Wesley Get it Right, Get it Tight 1800-1845 HM1 Wesley

ENTERPRISE VITA representatives will be providing basic tax services for all crew members onboard. The following documents are required:

- W-2’s

- If filling head of household: Birth Certificates and social security cards of dependant children

- If filing married jointly, marriage certificate

- If filing married separately, spouse’s SSN

- Dependant or child care expenses statement

- Bank interest statement(s) Times and places will be announced after the port visit via e-mail and POD. If you have experience with the VITA program, your help is greatly appreciated. Contact ACC Garland at J-dial 6737/7861. the

SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY Q: How many electric motor driven fire pumps are on board Enterprise?

A: 17

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Need some cash?

Tax Assistance

Get into ‘ship shape’ with the ‘Big E’ Fitness Team!

TUE

For those desiring to apply for the 2012 Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) program, you must have an approved request chit signed by the CO in order to apply. Requests to apply must be received by the ESO Office by Feb. 1, 2011 (requests only need to be signed up to HOD level at this point). Requests must include the program option you are applying for and name of your selected sponsor. ACT/SAT and ASTB scores are required for application. If you need to take the ASTB test, stop by the ESO Office to schedule an appointment.

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 Melkus

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Enterprise News Enterprise hosts fitness contest Sailors work to take the ‘big’ out of Big ‘E’

fitness reports, the link between staying fit and advancement has never USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – As the aircraft been clearer. carrier USS Enterprise BiggEst Loser participants hope (CVN 65) continues to increase their operations in the performance in the U.S. 6th Fleet area physical readiness of responsibility Jan. test only a few weeks 25, Sailors aboard are away. getting themselves Sailors and Marines ‘ship shape’ with the will be placed into help of a new fitness groups of three and challenge. will earn points The ‘BiggEst Loser’ through team and challenge inspired by individual events, said the hit TV series will Ashley L. Epperson, last for 12 weeks and the ship’s fit boss. focus on providing Sailors the opportunity The challenges will to accomplish personal be point-driven and provide its participants fitness goals. The a healthy, encouraging contest supports the and competitive Navy’s culture of environment. fitness initiative, “The team and which includes an allindividual with the hands commitment to largest percentage of well-rounded, regular weight loss and total physical conditioning points will be declared and making healthy the biggest losers,” food choices. said Epperson.

Recent changes to Sailors will weigh the evaluation and in weekly to keep fitness report program, covered in NAVADMIN them focused on their physical fitness goals.

083-10 highlight “I personally want the importance of to look fabulous for staying physically my husband when I fit. With physical return,” said Chief fitness assessment scores now being input Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW) Teresa into evaluations and

By MC3 Alex R. Forster

USS Enterprise Public Affairs

S. Somers, Dental department’s leading chief petty officer.

Any Sailor or Marine on board can participate.

“Anyone willing to make the steps toward improved fitness, whether it is weight loss, weight

gain, muscle toning, definition or self esteem-boosting, is welcome to join,” said Epperson.

For more information on the BiggEst Loser program, e-mail Ashley Epperson at eppersona@cvn65. navy.mil.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex R. Forster

Sailors participating in the first ‘BiggEst Loser Challenge’ aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise engage in numerous physical conditioning exercises during the contest’s first fitness challenge Sunday in the ship’s hangar bay.

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Sailors of the Day

Information Systems Technician 3rd Class

Christopher J. Skaggs - Montgomery, West Virginia

IT3 Skaggs, an encrypted data processor system administrator assigned to Combat Systems department’s CS-3 division, joined the Navy to find direction in life. To Skaggs, the most rewarding aspect of his job is that he’s allowed the opportunity to work in an environment where he does what he enjoys and can form a good career path.

Skaggs aspires to obtain a degree in information systems technology and is working hard to earn an E-5 promotion before his first enlistment ends. During his spare time, Skaggs enjoys playing video games, modifying cars, making gadgets and dealing with anything technical.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman

Isaac Dehoyos - San Antonio, Texas

AMAN Dehoyos, a combat line division plane captain assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, joined the Navy two years ago to support his family. Dehoyos finds the most rewarding aspect of his job to be “knowing that the jet I launched is going to complete an important mission.” Dehoyos aspires to be a lawyer one day and always tries to set a good example for his family and friends. Dehoyos’ favorite down time activity is watching his 2-year-old son play sports.

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez

FUN ZONE!

Across 1 Rascals 5 Liberal pursuits 9 Chowder morsel 13 “Fiddlesticks!”

14 Remedies 16 San ___ (Riviera resort) 17 Darling 19 Milky gemstone

20 Dinner course 21 Cantankerous 23 City near Phoenix 25 Snaps, crackles and pops?

26 One of the United Arab Emirates 29 Starfleet officer Picard 31 Any minute now 32 Delivery vehicle

33 Cut 36 News station 37 Flower Power era 39 Latin lover’s word 40 Hired killers 42 Musical sense 43 Seethe with rage 44 Filmgoer’s purchase

Airman Apprentice Down 1 “___ dixit” 2 Cut, as grass 3 Bard 4 Civil War general 5 ___ and pains 6 Strong-scented herb 7 Snare 8 Sister of Venus 9 Rich king 10 Irish fairy 11 Collect in abundance 12 Infiltrator 15 More intense 18 Adolescent 22 1977 U.S. Open champ 24 Trojan War hero 26 Polish-American author Sholem 27 Musical Mitchell 28 Vermont’s capital 30 Calculator key 32 Director Minnelli 34 Jane Austen classic 35 Active sort 37 Old photo tone 38 Actors McKellen and Holm 41 “Tartuffe” dramatist 43 Male servants 45 Academy Awards 46 Disparaging remark 47 Soviet secret police chief 1938-53 49 Woodwind instruments 50 No longer active: Abbr.

51 “___ kleine Nachtmusic” 53 Raconteur’s offering 54 Aimless 55 Approaching 58 Be deceitful

46 Underwater detection system 47 Shows to be false 48 Individual performance 50 Trust 52 Be a Nosy Parker 56 Superior’s inferior?

57 Not mass-produced 59 Grandstand section

60 Sgt. Bilko 61 Noted first name in jazz 62 Take a risk 63 Witnesses 64 Not e’en once

Nicholas J. Tool - Sandy, Oregon

AA Tool, a flag mess food service attendant assigned to Carrier Strike Group 12, joined the Navy nine months ago to defend the country he loves. Tool feels a great sense of pride for his job when he watches aircraft leave the flight deck loaded with ammunition in support of our troops.

Tool is working hard to become a helicopter pilot and “serve on one of our great aircraft carriers.” He also plans to own a house within the next five years. In his spare time, Tool enjoys fishing and reading.