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USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Sunday July, 10 2011

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Enterprise News Enterprise Aims to Conserve Energy USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Engineering Department

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – Even on a nuclear-powered warship, energy conservation is a real concern. Therefore, USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) Engineering Department is asking for crew help in cutting down electricity use.

“The ship was designed in the late 1950’s, using fifties’ technology for fifties’ expectations of future needs,” said Lt. Paul T. Lyne, the division officer for Enterprise’s Reactor Laboratories and Chemistry/ Radiological Contamination Assistant. “When our current eight Ship’s Service Turbine Generator (SSTG) lineup was designed, no one imagined the state of modern electrical components.”

USS Enterprise has generated over 50,976,000 kilowatts of power this deployment. Lt. Cmdr. Paul D. Clifford, Enterprise’s electrical officer (ELO), said at current rates, the electricity bill would be $642,297.60 or $128.46 for each of the more than 4,400 Sailors and Marines embarked.

Big ‘E’s electrical grid was designed with eight 2,500 kilowatt SSTGs (20,000 kw total capacity).

Today, Enterprise routinely operates the electrical grid at 65-70 percent of full capacity.

“So you might ask, ‘if we are operating at only 65 percent why do we need to conserve electricity?’” said Clifford.

He explained that issue comes when a casualty occurs.

“Everyone by now has heard ‘Loss of the 5S bus, Loss of the 5S and 6S bus, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical casualty assistant teams lay to 2 AMR.’ When these casualties

occur and loading is greater then 42.5 percent per machine, the load dispatcher must secure loads in order to restore the electric plant,”said Clifford.

“These decisions must be made quickly to minimize the impact to flight operations and combat systems.”

In addition, the Navy’s Energy Conservation Program (ENCON), implemented fleet wide in fiscal year 2000, aims to make ships more fuel efficient by managing fuel consumption and transit speeds and eliminating unproductive energy expenditures. This means Navy ships can achieve extra steaming hours at no extra cost.

The Engineering and Reactor departments have these tips to achieve better energy efficiency aboard: • Maintain clean light fixtures and turn off lights in unmanned spaces.

• All unnecessary electrically driven machinery components, such as pumps, compressors and fans, should be secured.

• Keep ventilation systems operating at peak efficiency by cleaning duct work, filters and coils, keeping diffusers in place for ventilation system balance, setting thermostats properly, and keeping fan rooms clean.

• Keep air condition/heat boundary doors closed.

Heating and cooling are the largest wasters of electricity aboard.

• Turn off electrical/electronic equipment if not required.

• Avoid inadvertent or unnecessary running of galley ovens, ranges, and laundry

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Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jesse A. Lane, a system administrator for USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) Automatic Data Processing (ADP) division, unplugs an outlet to conserve energy.

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equipment.

Take a “Navy shower.” You stand in the shower, get yourself wet, shut off the shower, soap up, and then turn the shower back on to rinse off.

Unplug your laptop when fully charged.

Turn off lights whenever possible- in staterooms, fan rooms and offices.

Turn off TV and video games when you aren’t using them.

“Energy conservation is an all-hands effort,” said Lyne. “It requires diligent consideration when planning ship movements, conducting fleet exercises and standing watches.

Clifford said Reactor and Engineering Department will continue to meet the ships and Sailor’s and Marine’s electrical needs, and with everyone’s help, the ship can continue to be a model of energy efficiency, 50 years since the ship was christened.

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AN Milana and ASAN BAILEY from IM-4 Division, part of Enterprise’s diate Maintenance Department (AIMD), found their own unique way the Big ‘E’s 21st deployment with a special unveiling of their handpainted cruise tractor.

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Enterprise News

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Converting early helps Big ‘E’ Sailors with PTS/Fleet RIDE

By ET2 Lauren L. Shepherd USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS Enterprise, At sea - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) are studying hard to stand ahead of their peers by scoring higher when retaking the ASVAB and cross rating into an undermanned rating.

Because of reduced force needs, the Navy has had to limit the number of incoming personnel into the service, affecting retention and promotion. As such, Performto-Serve, Rating Identification Engine (PTS/Fleet RIDE), a program which converts Sailors from overmanned ratings and reduces the number of personnel, has cut short more than a few naval careers.

PTS is done 12-15 months from a Sailor’s end of active obligated service (EAOS) or projected rotation date (PRD). It ranks a Sailor against his/her peers who entered the Navy the same year.

By cross rating, some Sailors greatly improve their chances of advancement, receiving a selective reenlistment bonus, formal training, college credit, and the opportunity to stay Navy.

It’s important for Sailors to talk with either their divisional career counselor or to contact the career counselor’s office (located on the 2nd deck right across from urinalysis) or call J-7808.

Career counselors will sit down and talk about what options are available and can give a Sailor their Fleet RIDE print out which list all the jobs that a Sailor is eligible for and in what Career Reenlistment Objective (CREO)

group that rating is currently in.

CREO refers to the manning levels for all Navy ratings and is a consideration for Sailors requesting PTS approval. CREO categories are identified in one of three levels: CREO 1 rates are undermanned, CREO 2 rates are manned at desired levels, CREO 3 rates are overmanned. When selecting a new rating, Sailors should pick from CREO group 1 for the best chance at acceptance and career advancement.

Sailors wishing to improve their options on what ratings are available can retake the ASVAB. For Sailors trying to better themselves or further their knowledge there are several options.

Peterson’s Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) for Military Success is designed for individuals in the military who want to build their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math skills to pass their exams (ASVAB retest for FleetRIDE/ conversion qualifications), excel in their jobs, advance their careers, or continue their education.

The courses are free to all U.S. Military, active and reserve and their family members. Also, Peterson’s DOD Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries are available for use at http://www. nelnetsolutions.com/dantes/.

Other resources available are NCPACE courses and military. com which offers practice ASVAB tests.

Once a Sailor feels ready to retake the ASVAB it’s as easy as contacting the educational services

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office (ESO) either via e-mail or signing up in person at their office (ESO is on the O2 level near the post office). The test is given every Sunday at 1300.

NCCS Ramous K. Fleming, leading chief petty officer of Enterprise’s career counselor office, has advice for anyone who wants to cross rate.

“Aim for a good ASVAB score, which is greater than 50,” said Fleming. “Stay out of trouble - no non-judicial punishment. Start early, don’t just wait until PTS to improve your chances.”

Ultimately the decision to be approved to cross rate is up to the commanding officer and, off ship, the enlisted community manager (ECM). The Navy wants good

Sailors to succeed.

According to Bureau of Naval Personnel deputy military community manager, there are 5,000 Sailors in overmanned ratings being looked at in PTS, but 6,000 vacancies in undermanned ratings not yet filled. Matching up these Sailors with the undermanned specialties is the best way to keep them from being separated from the Navy. But it’s up to the Sailor to take the first step.

To find out more about the conversion opportunities available, to include a list of the eligible undermanned ratings, read NAVADMIN 160/11 at www. npc.navy.mil or see your career counselor.

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Enterprise News Big “E” airmen decorate cruise tractor

By MC1(SW) Rebekah Adler USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea –As the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) deployment draws to a close, Sailors are finding many ways to pay tribute to their time at sea.

Sailors from IM-4 Division, part of Enterprise’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), found their own unique way to pay tribute to the Big ‘E’s 21st deployment with a special unveiling of their hand-painted cruise tractor on July 9.

Leaving no detail behind, the tractor included a total of 16 logos and displayed events that happened during the deployment such as counter-piracy operations, the 400,000th arrested landing, port visits and Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

The tractor’s theme was chosen out of three different designs which were voted on by the entire division, and supervised

by Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Domingo C. Cisneros.

“Most of the tractor’s logos and designs were hand drawn and painted

by Aviation Support Equipment Technican Airmen Michael A. Milana and Keith E. Bailey, who

Photo By MC1(SW) Rebekah Adler

Sailors from IM-4 Division, part of ‘Big E’s’ Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), paid tribute to Big ‘E’s 21st deployment with a special unveiling of their hand-painted cruise tractor on July 9.

were picked for their talent, creativity, and enthusiasm in seeing the tractor completed, ” said Cisneros.

They worked very hard to get this done, putting in a total of 608 hours across 71 days for the project.

To add a special touch, Bailey and Milana painted on four stars and a silhouette to honor the victims of the Motor Vessel Quest who were killed by Somali pirates as Enterprise attempted to rescue them.

“Coming up with the design was a team effort, and we have a lot of pride and camaraderie in what we do,” said Bailey. “We put in 12-plus hours a day, sanding, priming, painting the tractor, devoting every second we could to the project.”

“I like to draw, and it’s nice to have an opportunity

to use my talent to contribute to this project,” added Milana. “I look forward to showing it off to the crew, and I hope it will bring them good memories of the deployment.”

In addition, Bailey and Milana paid tribute to the contributions made by past Big ‘E’ Sailors by including Enterprise’s 50th anniversary logo.

Although a cruise tractor is usually repainted after a deployment, IM-4 Sailors plan use the tractor at upcoming events.

“Enterprise’s 50th year is a significant and unique event,” said Senior Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technican (AW/SW) Mark Farley, IM-4 leading chief petty officer. “Since this will probably be the 2nd to last deployment for the Big

‘E’, we want to do our part.

That’s kind of what the cruise tractor’s all about.”

Farley added that the cruise tractor tradition dates back several years and is unique to the Aviation Support Equipment Technician rating. The most popular themes are usually patriotic or of NASCAR racing, due to the fast-paced environment of moving aircraft on the flight deck.

“Since Senior Chief Farley and I have been in, we’ve always made a cruise tractor,” said Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AW/SW) Fredrick A. Engelke. It’s our responsibility to pass this tradition on to the next generation of Aviation Support Equipment Technicians and instill pride in our rating.”

Sailors of the Day Logistic Specialist Third Class

Machinary Repairman Second Class

Penelope De Pena - Bayaguana, Dominican Republic

Ebony Lewis, Hampton, Va.

MR2(SW) Lewis, who is temporally assigned duty to ‘Big E’s’ Training Department, joined the Navy four years ago to see the world. To Lewis, the most rewarding part of her job is being part of a respectable organization and knowing that I help she helps shipmates with their initial transition to the fleet. Lewis aspires to be dual qualled and finish her nursing degree. In her spare time, Lewis enjoys cooking, reading and hangingout with friends.

LS3(AW) De Pena of VAW 123 joined the Navy four years and seven months ago in order to support her self and her daughters independently. To De Pena, the most rewarding part of her job is supporting the maintainers by providing components for the maintaners in a timely manner, “because we can’t fly with out supply!”

Photos by MCSN Gregory A. Pickett II

FUN ZONE!

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39 Blushes 40 Shut with force 41 Examine by touch 44 Met performance 45 Not forthright 46 Box 47 Race official 48 Church garments 50 Atop 51 Baltic native 52 Notary’s need 53 Jed Clampett’s daughter 55 Airport approximation Across

1 Merchandise mover 9 Diving ducks 15 One of the United Arab Emirates 16 Singer Francis 17 August birthstone 18 Ascended 19 T. S. Eliot’s middle name 20 Defend 21 Make a mosaic 23 Ship’s money handler 27 Playwright Coward

28 Klingons and Vulcans 29 Involved 34 “Black Beauty” author Sewell 35 Beam of light 36 Tiresome one 37 Last great battle in Norse mythology 40 Coins 42 “___, vidi, vici” 43 Suds 44 Western 48 “I Love ___”

49 Urge 54 Emissary 55 One of TV’s Avengers 56 Native of Britanny 57 On the wagon 58 “Strong Poison” author 59 With passion