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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Monday, January 31, 2011

MAIL CALL!

How Enterprise Logistics Specialists keep Sailors connected to home

Logistics Specialist Seaman Charles W. Rowton, a post office window finance clerk, prepares a package for shipment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King

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Big ‘E’

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

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guidedmissile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) observe Portuguese Sailors as they combat a simulated fire at their School of Naval Technologies. The unique training facility is designed to teach Sailors the skills required to respond to potential hazards they may face in a humanitarian and disaster response mission, such as firefighting, urban search and rescue, and medical triage and care.

Big ‘E’History

he ship’s size and nuclear propulsion enabled Enterprise T to carry greater quantities of fuel and cargo then ever before

possible, and it continued to break existing records in May 1964.

Halfway through exercise Fairgame II, Big ‘E’ rendezvoused with oiler USNS Mississinewa (AO 144) for an underway replenishment on the busy day of May 16. Mississinewa transferred 437,000 gallons of JP-5 jet fuel per hour to Enterprise, setting a 6th Fleet record for the two ships. On May 22, Enterprise set another pumping record when its aircraft were fueled with 309,612 gallons of JP-5 in 24 hours.

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

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Advanced Spin/ Cycle 0500-0600 (Max = 7) AZC Kittrell

Spin/Cycle 1300-1400 (Max = 7) IT1 Sherry

BiggEst Loser Team Workout Cardio Kickboxing 0500-0600 IC1 Douglas

Beginner Spin/Cycle 1600-1630 1645-1715 (Max = 7) AZC Kittrell

BiggEst Loser Team Workout 0830-0930 Fit Boss

BiggEst Loser Team Workout 1600-1700 Fit Boss

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EOD/Diver PT 1600-1700 LT. Dennison

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CNPH Cardio Kickboxing 1600-1700 AOC Wong

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Outlook

Create the Big ‘E’ 50th Birthday logo!

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Calling all Artists! Media is searching for the most inventive logo design to highlight the 50 YOUR years of Enterprise. Submissions can be hand drawn or digital.

DESIGN Submit logos to whitesm@ HERE! cvn65.navy.mil or drop off in SITE TV, attn: MCC White.

Along with the graphic, include a description of each aspect of the design and what it represents. Each part of the design should tie into the overall theme of the logo. Deadline for submissions is 15 February, 2011. Once collected, the crew will get a chance to vote for their favorite designs. The Commanding Officer will pick the winner from the top five most popular logos submitted.

Enterprise divisional mailbox list Division CO/XO ANNEX PERSONNEL V-5 OSF TRAINING PAO/MEDIA LEGAL NAV OPS ADMIN CSD ADMIN OW/OZ/INTEL METOC/OA OC OI/OT G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 G-5 V-1 V-2 V-3 V-4 OS DIV CS-9 LOG ROOM A DIV DC E DIV M DIV R DIV REA ADMIN RC

BOX # 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10&16 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 32 33 34&36 35 37 38 39 40

Division RE RL RM RT MAINT MEDICAL DENTAL SAFETY CS-1 V-0 IM-1 IM-2 IM-3 IM-4 RMD S-1 S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 S-6 CS-3 S-8 S-9 S-10 S-11 CS-5 CS-7 CS-6 CS-2 DECK S-0D MWR the

BOX # 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67&70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78

SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY Q: Air escaping from an air test fitting could be an indication of what kind of damage?

A: Flooding

Look & learn

Happenings

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

‘Mail Call’ on Big “E” means morale boost

By MCSN Jared M. King USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – With their port visit to Portugal now behind them and Valentine’s Day on its way, Sailors aboard the deployed aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) are rushing to the ship’s post office to mail home gifts and souvenirs to loved ones as they transit the 6th Fleet area of responsibility Jan. 31.

Enterprise’s 21st deployment is the first one for many crew members, and the ship’s Logistics Specialists (LS) are working around the clock at the post office to ensure Sailors are well-versed on how to properly send mail home and receive mail from friends and family in a timely manner.

LSs do their best to make sure packages and letters from home get to their destination as quickly as possible, however there are a number of factors that come into play that are out of the their control.

A piece of mail makes several stops before arriving in the recipient’s hands. Mail from home goes to a gateway center in New York first. The mail is then sent to the beach detachment or Fleet Mail Center closest to the ship. The ship’s Supply department brings as

much mail as space allows on each flight to the ship.

Having the correct address on the letter or package is crucial for timely delivery to the ship.

Once the mail has reached the ship there are still possible delays in receiving the mail. If the package or letter doesn’t have a box number, it could potentially delay the delivery of the package.

“The biggest problem we are facing right now once the mail reaches the ship is there not being a box number on the package,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class (SW) David A. Jones, the Post Office leading petty officer. “Without a box number on the package we

don’t know which box the mail goes in and it has to wait to be screened after mail call has been held, possibly delaying it for another day. It’s especially difficult if there are two Sailors that share the same name.”

The mailer is responsible for making sure that postal laws and regulations are adhered to and substances presented for mailing comply with all postal laws and regulations. Unusual mailing or return addresses will signal a red flag, potentially delaying the mailing process for that customer. Also, failing to comply with postal regulations in regard to preparation and size will slow or halt mailing.

“This is my 6th deployment, and I have seen some mail four days old and then again I have seen some mail a month old,” said Jones.

“Usually prior to entering a port or departing from a port, we notice a rush in mailing,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King

Members of the Big ‘E’ postal service team, listed from left to right: Logistics Specialist Seaman Johnathan D. Cole, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Carl W. Sparks, Logistics Specialist Seaman Charles W. Rowton, Logistics Specialist Seaman John S. Ball, Logistics Specialist Seaman Michael A. Foote, Logistics Specialist 1st Class (SW) David A. Jones and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Joe G. Pankey.

Class Joe Pankey, a post office work center supervisor. “There is not enough storage space on this ship to hold onto items from every port, so mailing things home is really the best option.”

The zip code and weight determine the prices for mailing costs. Flat rates for priority mailing are $14.95 for a large box and $10.95 for a medium box. There are cost saving alternatives, but priority mailing is recommended for most customers. Anything of significant value should also be insured.

The ship’s post office sells money orders and provides postage validation imprint metering services that can be paid for using a Navy cash card.

The ship’s store sells books of postage stamps.

“The ultimate goal of Big E’s Post Office is to provide services to every Sailor aboard equal to or better than the U.S. Postal Service,” said Jones. “We strive to give postal customers the best service possible, not only in the dispatch and delivery of their mail, but also window business transactions.”

When Enterprise is underway, mail becomes an enormous part of the crew’s morale, bringing smiles to faces, and is mission essential for the ship’s operations.

The ship’s mailing address is: Name/Rate/Rank USS Enterprise CVN-65 BOX # or Division FPO AE 09543-2810 See page 2 for a complete list of division BOX numbers.

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Sailors of the Day

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class

Monday, January 31, 2011

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (AW)

Brent M. Walling - Toms River, New Jersey

Aaron W. Russell - Plainfield, Indiana

MM3 Walling, a safety PO, heat stress and PPE manager assigned to Enterprise’s Safety department, joined the Navy five years ago to visit foreign lands and take advantage of the educational opportunities the Navy has to offer. Walling considers the ability to learn all about the ship has he inspects its spaces to be the most rewarding aspect of his job. Walling enjoys working on cars, going to auctions, collecting coins and playing video games.

AD3 (AW) Russell, a corrosion/power plant technician assigned to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter AntiSubmarine Squadron (HS) 11, joined the Navy fourand-a-half years ago to serve his country and see the world. To Russell, the most rewarding aspect of his job is rebuilding an aircraft after a major inspection and having it require little to no adjustments during vibration analysis. Russell is working hard to earn his qualifications, make E-5 and attain his college degree. In his spare time, Russell enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and son.

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez

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