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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Wednesday, January 26, 2011
First Stop: Portugal! Pictured: Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Miranda Elosge - MWR tour ticket sales Photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney
TRAVEL GUIDE EDITION
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Happenings Close quarters
Big ‘E’
HELPFUL PORTUGUESE PHRASES
English Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening. (greeting) Hello, my name is John. What is your name? How are you? I am fine. Nice to meet you. Goodbye. I am lost. Where is the restroom? the hotel the restaurant Excuse me. Please. Thank you. I’m sorry. How much does it cost?
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez
Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Andrew Oconnor performs maintenance on a jet engine in the AIMD jet shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of Maritime Security Operations and Theater Security Cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Big ‘E’History
Liberty boat schedule
Liberty boats start at 0600 and will leave the ship and fleet landing every 30 minutes with the last boat leaving fleet landing at 0200.
hen construction of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN W 65) neared completion, the world’s largest ship also included more
than 1,500 cutting-edge electronic devices. Enterprise featured a state-of-the-art Naval Tactical Data System, a data processing and communications system that evaluates enemy threats and recommends countermeasures to shipboard commanders in millionths of a second. Enterprise contained so many new devices that if all of its switchboards were placed end-to-end, they would nearly reach from its bow to stern. Should Big E need to get underway on short notice...
EMERGENCY RECALL PROCEDURES DAYTIME
- Helicopters will fly along the river’s edge with a flag or sonar dangling
Liberty Expiration Jan 26/27 E4 and Below: 2359 E5/6: 0100 E7 and above: 0200
Jan 28
E4 and Below: 2200 E5/6: 2300 E7 and above: 2359
Liberty will expire at fleet landing
ANY TIME
- Shore Patrol will Find You! - TV & Radio Announcements.
BUS SCHEDULE There will be 10 buses for each route and all buses will pick up at fleet landing. Route 1 will run from 0800 to 0000 to work in line with COLOMBO’s hours of operation. Routes 2 and 3 will run from 0800 to 0200. All routes will be on a constant loop. (1) COLOMBO – Shopping district including the largest mall in Lisbon. (2) PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES - Casino, science museum and universal exposition of 1998. (3) Downtown - shopping and restaurants.
Important Numbers Security/NCIS: +202-437-8834 Local Fire/Police/Medical: 112 US Embassy: 351-21-727-3300 Tourist Police (English): 351-21-342-1634 Quarter Deck/OOD: 917-678-366 CDO: 917-675-582
All hands are required to complete Code of Conduct training no later than Monday, Jan. 31. This training is being shown on SITE TV channel 22 on a continuous loop. Please ensure everyone inputs all completed training in RADM. The RADM Code is GMT/Lecture/FY11 DEC GMT: Code of Conduct – Level A. the
SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY Q: What type of radar does the E-2C Hawkeye use to provide airborne early warning detection and tracking? A: APS-145 airborne radar
bow and stern will Flash.
Portuguese Bom dia. Boa tarde. Noite boa. (cumprimento) Hello, meu nome é John. Que é seu nome? Como é você? Eu sou muito bem. Nice para encontrar-se com o. Adeus. Eu sou perdido. Onde está o banheiro? o hotel o restaurante Desculpar-me. Por favor. Obrigado. Eu sou pesaroso. Quanto custa?
Training Note
NIGHT TIME
- ‘65’ lights on Island will Flash - “Up and Over” Lights, hanging from mast to
Outlook
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
USS Enterprise nears Portugal By USS Enterprise Public Affairs
USS ENTERPRISE, At sea - The deployed U.S. aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is scheduled to arrive in Lisbon, Portugal Jan. 26 to conduct its first portof-call in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The U.S. Ambassador to Portugal will co-host a reception aboard the ship for local officials, and the crew will participate in community relations projects and enjoy the capital city of one of America’s strongest partners. As the ships of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) transit toward the Middle East and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, theater security cooperation efforts and maritime security operations increasingly rely on strong bonds between partner nations. “We have been conducting exercises with our Portuguese allies and have been very impressed by our longstanding military-tomilitary connectivity and integration,” said Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, commander of Enterprise
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna M. Wade
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), seen from above while traveling across the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Lisbon, Portugal.
CSG. “Our ability to seamlessly work together at both tactical and strategic levels is necessary, and has been very successful.” Portugal, a member of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, was recently praised by U.S. President Barack Obama during his November visit to Lisbon for being “a key partner in Afghanistan” during the
president’s remarks at the NATO summit. Portugal currently has 250 troops in Afghanistan deployed to ISAF headquarters, Kabul International Airport and the Regional Command Capital and is a founding member of NATO. Enterprise has more than 5,000 Sailors and Marines embarked aboard and is underway on its first deployment since 2007.
“The crew is very excited to be visiting this beautiful and historic city,” said Enterprise Commanding Officer, Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne. “Many Sailors join the Navy to see the world, and for nearly half of the crew, Lisbon will be their first overseas liberty port visit. We have lots of tours scheduled and are looking forward to seeing everything that Portugal has to offer.”
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Travel Liberty call: MWR offers Enterprise Sailors many ways to explore Portugal By MC3 Austin Rooney
USS Enterprise Public Affairs
USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – Sailors aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) will be greeted with a sight other than miles of endless blue ocean Jan. 26 when the aircraft carrier pulls into Lisbon, Portugal for its first overseas port visit of its 21st Deployment. While many Navy stereotypes portray Sailors rushing off the ship and to the nearest bar when they pull into a foreign port, the Enterprise’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division did their part to ensure Sailors have more options. According to Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, Commanding Officer of Enterprise, liberty is a mission, and is just as important as everything we do. To ensure Big ‘E’ Sailors execute the mission, Mewbourne said there are three keys to keep in mind during liberty in Portugal. First, Sailor must have a plan, then they must have knowledge, and they must have a buddy. “Having a plan could include participating in one of the many available tours”, explained Mewbourne. “You have the opportunity to experience a new culture,
while showing Portugal a little piece of America... We are ambassadors for America.” The MWR Division did their part to help give Sailors the ability to plan and to have knowledge by selling tickets to tours of the country. MWR set up seven different tours for Sailors, ranging from tours of castles, wine tasting events, golfing games, and walking tours of the city itself. All of the tours are priced under $80 and are spread out over the three-day period Enterprise will be in port. Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW/ SW) Brian Blair, MWR’s leading petty officer, said the tickets to the tours have been selling very quickly and many Sailors have expressed interest in taking part in them. “The tickets are certainly a good deal,” said Blair. “It’s much safer to travel in a group as opposed to trying to go alone, and it’s a good opportunity to learn about the culture and history of Portugal.” Blair said MWR decided to offer the tours as a way to help Sailors who wanted to explore Portugal and learn something about it as
Officially named the Portuguese Republic, Portugal is located in southwestern Europe and shares the Iberian Peninsula with its neighbor Spain. Roughly 11 million people live in Portugal, with nearly 3 million of them living in or near Lisbon, the country’s capital and largest city. Portugal’s government is a parliamentary republic.
well, as opposed to leaving the ship without a plan. By getting a ticket to go on a tour, Blair said Sailors will not only have a plan, but will also have knowledge of the country and make good decisions as a group. “This way you’re guaranteed to have fun,” said Blair. “It’s also very organized and structured, so Sailors who might make bad choices won’t be able to. It’s important to have a plan. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Aviation Structural
Mechanic 3rd Class Miranda Elosge, temporarily assigned to MWR, said she has been hearing positive feedback about the tours throughout the ship. “People are really looking forward to go on these tours,” said Elosge. “These tours are not just fun, they are also educational and a great alternative than just going to the nearest bar.” Elosge not only helped to organize the tours and sell the tickets, but also bought a ticket and plans to attend one of the tours.
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Bem Vindo! (Welcome)
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A few of the MWR Portugal tours offered to Enterprise crew members:
Obidos
Arrabida
One of the most picturesque Portuguese villages, which is just an hour out side of Lisbon. This small village has kept all of it’s medieval charm with its castle, houses, inner walls and churches. This is a great place to try a native Portuguese drink called “ginjinha” or buy some authentic Portuguese handicrafts.
A drive south from Lisbon to Sesimbra to see the medieval castle and the fishing village. After that a visit to a wine cellar to taste the Moscatel wine, typical from this region. Next, wonderful and unique scenic drive to Arrabida Mountain and the Mediterranean landscape, finished with a stop at the Arrabida Monastery.
Lisbon
Sintra
A tour through Lisbon’s old quarter. Visit the 13th Century Cathedral and Alfama, followed by a short walk through the narrow streets of this medieval area. This will be followed by a visit to Belem, also known as the Discoveries quarter due to all of it’s 16th Century monuments, including visits to the Monastery of Jeronimos and the Maritime Museum, before a short stop at the Tower of Belem.
A tour back to the baroque and romantic era. First stop is at Queluz palace, Portugal’s best example of baroque opulence. Then go on to visit Sintra, a Unesco World Heritage Site and a charming village. The way back includes a drive along the Marginal, which is a road that follows the coast line from Lisbon to Cascais.
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Technology
Navy Reservists bring IT experience, expertise to Enterprise By MC2 Aaron Chase
USS Enterprise Public Affairs
USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – When Chief Electronics Technician (SCW/FMF) Sean Gaylord last served aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN 65), he had to number his letters home to the family so they could read them in the correct order. It could take 30 days for him to a get a response back to one. “Now, we have people onboard who complain because they can’t get their e-mail out in 30 minutes”, said Gaylord, a 23-year veteran of the Navy and now, the Navy Reserves. Gaylord is part of a unique team of Navy Reservists and information technology (IT) experts who are trying to make those e-mail transmissions go as quickly and smoothly as possible aboard the Enterprise. Most Navy Reservists spend their required annual two weeks of active duty service doing training. This is not true for the four Space and Naval Warfare System Command (SPAWAR) reservists completing their two week’s with the Enterprise Strike Group (ESG) Friday. “We like to come and provide training. We really push to get out there on the deck plates and support
our gaining command. Our (SPAWAR’s) model is fleet support, as much as possible,” said Lt. Cmdr. Meade Dillon, team leader for the SPAWAR reservists on Enterprise. Specifically, they are providing instruction to the Information Systems Technicians (ITs) in ESG. 15 subjects are covered, such as advanced PC repair, computer networking, network security and managing routers. When they leave, over forty hours of instructions will have been provided to Sailors aboard both the Enterprise and the USS Mason (DDG 87). The lessons do not stop in the classroom, either. Overthe-shoulder training is given daily in the Enterprise’s Automatic Data Processing (ADP) office. Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Kelley R. Brown, another of the reservists, said the team helped ADP members set up a new quarterdeck security system involving ID card scanning, making liberty tracking more efficient on Enterprise. When not helping with network processes, Brown said the reservists also help with the unique challenges ITs face on ships, such as cutting their
own Ethernet cables out of 1,000-foot spools. Each of the team members brings a breadth of civilian knowledge in cutting-edge technology, according to Dillon. The team’s collective resume includes an IT worker for a major aerospace company, an IT consultant for the U.S. Department of Forestry and an IT consultant with his own business. However, Gaylord said the SPAWAR reservists are here not just to offer their civilian expertise to the younger sailors of ESG, but to impart a deeper understanding of the IT rating that will help them advance not just in the field, but in the Navy. “From SPAWAR’s perspective, I want to train the people on the ship, so the ship can go fight the fight,” said Chief Gaylord. “From a chief’s perspective, I’d like to train
our ITs to be better prepared for advancement. When I retire, I hope these guys have gotten their anchors and taken my place.” Both Gaylord and Dillon said they are happy to help young Enterprise Sailors, as they were once crew here themselves. Dillon last served aboard the Enterprise in 2006. Gaylord last stepped on the Enterprise in 1989. Both were eager to return. “As soon as I saw the Enterprise was going to sea again, I said ‘that’s my ride this year,” said Dillon. “I love this,” said Gaylord. “When the option to go to the Enterprise came up this tour, I had to come. It’s kind of like going home to a dear old girl, an old girlfriend.” Both Gaylord and Brown have talked about trying to return to the Enterprise for her final deployment in 2012.
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase
Chief Electronics Technician (SCW/FMF) Sean Gaylord and Information Systems Technician (IT) Second Class Kelley R. Brown test the conductivity of Ethernet cables. Gaylord and Brown are Navy Reservists spending their required two weeks of active duty training aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
FLEET LANDING
DOWNTOWN
COLOMBO
PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES
COLOMBO – Shopping district including the largest mall in Lisbon PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES - Casino, science museum and universal exposition of 1998. DOWNTOWN- shopping and restaurants.
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Sailors of the Day Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class (SW)
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman
Joseph J. Stroney - Leesburg, Florida
Cawthon F. Truman - Peoria, Arizona
RP2 (SW) Stroney, an assistant LPO and workcenter supervisor assigned to Enterprise’s Religious Ministries department, joined the Navy four years ago to defend his country and support his family. Stroney considers being able to help out Sailors and knowing he’s making a difference to be the most rewarding aspect of his job. Stroney aspires to become dual warfare-qualified and further his education. During free time, Stroney enjoys spending time with his children and working out.
ATAN Truman, a plane captain assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, joined the Navy two-and-a-half years ago to learn new and exciting things and to see different places. To Truman, the most rewarding aspect of his job is “watching the jets go off the pointy end of the flight deck.” Truman is working hard to earn his Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist pin and aspires to further his education. In his spare time, Truman enjoys spending time with his daughter, studying and listening to music.
Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez
Down 1 Author Harte 2 Acting job 3 Exacerbate 4 Letter opener 5 Forced 6 Dike, Eunomia and Irene 7 Hackers 8 1981 Warren Beatty film 9 Not alfresco 10 Town-dweller 11 Like the flu 12 Chew the scenery 13 Handles 22 Runner Sebastian 24 Metric prefix 26 Letters to answer? 27 Super server 28 Carbonated drinks 29 “A Prayer for __ Meany” 31 Branches 33 Water down 34 Neighbor of Turkmenistan 35 Fifties auto feature 38 Scorch 39 Whopper 42 Sung in Tyrolean style 44 Male hawk 46 Priestly garb 47 Permeated 49 “__ de Lune” 50 Concerto finale, often 51 St. Teresa’s place 52 “__ Like It” 54 “__ Need” (Temptations hit) 55 Woman of distinction 57 Swamp snapper 58 Where Canterbury is
FUN ZONE!
Across 1 Thin nails 6 Mata __ 10 Kitchen appliance 14 Man of many words 15 Farm team 16 Variety of fine cotton 17 “Enigma Variations” composer 18 Comedian Foxx
19 May school event, often 20 __ incognita 21 Colleague 23 Brief digression 25 Lots and lots 26 Result of erosion 28 Jazzman Chick 30 “Wizard of Oz” character
32 Artless 36 Ex-GI 37 Local lingo 40 Sect leader? 41 Quarry 43 Whiskey cocktail 45 Watering hole 48 They’re out of this world
49 Junior rocker 52 “Stormy Weather” songwriter 53 Counterculture adornment 56 Pickup 59 Indigo 60 Latitude 61 Not __ in the world 62 Loafing
63 One of the Muppets 64 Reveal 65 Highway 66 __ et mon droit 67 Chosen ones