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Happy Father’s Day
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Happenings
Gleaming gray gunmetal
Big ‘E’
Outlook
Big ‘E’s Got Talent
Big ‘E’S Got Talent auditions start Monday night! Don’t miss a part to show off your skills in the one of the following categories: • Vocal Performance (A cappella or with music track) • Instrumental Performance (Solo or quartet) • Acting (Monologue or Dialogue- two to four members only) • Catch All (Juggling, Yodeling, Contortionists, Mime) Performances will air on SITE TV and Big ‘E’ crew can vote for their favorite talent via e-mail! First prize for the winner in $2,000. Second prize is $300. Third is $200. Be at the Aft Mess Decks starting at 1930 for your chance to win!
Free Mail ends June 24 Photo by MCSN (SW) Jesse Gonzalez
Fire Controlman 2nd Class James L. Kincheloe gives the close-in weapons system (CIWS) a new coat of paint aboard Enterprise. Enterprise is facing approaching maintenance inspections and every new coat of paint helps put the ship in better shape.
Free Mail ends as we transit to the Suez Canal on June 24. The cut off time for free mail is 1930 on the 24th of June. Beginning June 25, all outgoing mail will require affixed postage on the upper right hand corner of the letters, bills, post cards, and any personal correspondence to ensure timely delivery. For questions or concerns, please contact Ship’s Post Office at J-dial 7879.
3-Day Calendar SUN
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Big E’s Got Talent Auditions
Bingo Night
1930 Aft Mess Decks
2030 Game 1- $1,000 Game 2- 2,000 Game 3- $10,000 Ticket sales end at 2000
0500-0600 Spin/Cycle
0500-0600 Spin/Cycle
1430-1530 Spin/Cycle
1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT
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1700-1800 Yoga
Career Information Note
Learning and Development Roadmaps for Enlisted Sailors (LaDR) provide continuity and direction for Sailors in their career development from day one of their careers up to Master Cheif Petty Officer. All rating specific LaDRs were crafted by the Learning Center subject matter experts with input from Enlisted Community Managers and have been validated by the fleet. You can access your LaDR through NKO under the Carrer Management Tab. For more information, refer to NAVADMIN 258/10 or contact your Department or Commadn Counselors.
Get your Cruisebook. Sales end June 30.
Don’t forget to purchase your cruise book! Sales are open at the MWR window. It’s only $25 for the book and an additional $5 for name engraving. Purchase includes shipping to home address.
Recreation Advisory Board Note
Anyone interested in becoming the next MWR Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) President, or would like to nominate someone for that position, please contact ET1 Sadler at J-Dial 4003. All nominees need to be identified by Friday, June 24. Voting and presentations to the committee will take place Saturday, June 25. the
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USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
June 19, 1962 USS Enterprise (CVN 65) joins the U.S. Navy 2nd Fleet, immediately beginning flight operations after completing her final acceptance trials and exercises after her commissioning.
ESWS STUDY GUIDE
Q: The SPA-25G is what type of radar repeater?
A: Stand-alone
Big ‘E’ History
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 MC2 Aaron Chase at chasea@cvn65.navy.mil Commanding Officer Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne
Executive Officer Capt. G. C. Huffman
Command Master Chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Keith G. Oxley
Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler
Editor MC2 Aaron Chase
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Father’s Day
Enterprise Sailors celebrate Father’s Day Seaman Apprentice Clifton A. Padgett, who USS ENTERPRISE, At daughter Olvia was born sea – Father’s Day has April 13, after Entterprise come to USS Enterprise deployed. (CVN 65) and many of its “However, I am her Sailors and Marines are father wherever I am. taking a moment during My family is sending operations in the 5th Fleet me pictures of her all area of responsibility to the time, and days like think about dear old dad. Father’s Day make me This will be the first think of how happy I’ll Father’s Day away from be to see her for the first home for many Sailors aboard Enterprise. Over five months into their deployment, many are thinking about what their fathers meant to their naval career. “My dad taught me to be a man and encouraged me to join the Navy and continue a family tradition,” said Personnel Specialist Seaman Richard P. Maltby, a member of Enterprise’s time.” executive department, The advent of whose grandfather telecommunication has served. changed the terms of “The only regret I have deployment for Sailors. is the fact that I can’t What was once a threebe with him on Father’s week journey from letter Day.” to home is now a few For some Sailors second delay between aboard Enterprise, it will sent and received e-mail. be their first Father’s day Sailors aboard Enterprise as fathers. can now reach their loved “I’m saddened at first, ones near instantly. because I think of how However, some Sailors much I wanted to see aboard Big ‘E’ also made her when she was born,” sure a gift would be said Personnel Specialist waiting for the dads on
By MC2 Aaron Chase USS Enterprise Public Affairs
a Father’s Day card early and plans on calling him. However, she’s also giving her father a late gift - he’s coming to Enterprise on its Tiger Cruise where family members and friends of Enterprise crew members have a chance to experience life on the aircraft carrier for a few days at the end of the deployment. “My dad is incredibly excited about [the Tiger Cruise], so I think it makes up for not being able to see him on his birthday or Father’s Day,” said Pixley. “I’m really looking forward to seeing his face and my mom’s face when it happens.” Americans have officially celebrated Father’s Day the since Kirton added that his 1972, but the holiday father will be one of the dates back to 1905, first people he will see when Grace Golden when the ship returns Clayton helped organize from deployment, as a Father’s Day event for he will be flying to fathers lost in a mine Charlotte, N.C., to see accident in Monongah, his dad, Raphael, “first West Va. Two years later, thing.” Sonara Dodd organized a A chance to see their Father’s Day in Spokane, children can be a reward Washington, unaware of in itself to fathers. Hull Technician Fireman Sarah Clayton’s precedent. Both celebrations were R. Pixley, part of the inspired by Anna Jarvis, Enterprise “ship fitter” an activist for the creation shop in the engineering department sent her father of Mother’s Day. their special day. “I made sure to send my Dad some cologne. I also plan on calling him if I can,” said Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW/SW) Keith Kirton, a member of IM-3 division in Enterprise’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department. “My dad and I are really close. I think about him all the time.”
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Look here, Big ‘E’ family! Big ‘E’ Sailors take a moment to make loving shoutouts to their loved ones back home: AZ1 (AW/SW) Mack D. Harvey Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “Happy Fathers Day to my step dad Gregory Jenkins, Thank you for everything you have done for me and shaping me into a the man I am today.”
AOAA Joey R. Mayo Chocowinity, N.C. “Happy Fathers Day dad, thanks for all the love and support. I am who I am today because of you!”
Ens. Daniel R. Morrison Woodinville, Washington Ashlyn, this is my eighth Father’s Day away from you. I want you to know that I could not be who I am today without your love and support. I love you and miss you very much.
YN2 (SW/AW) Shavonne Holman Far Rockaway, New York “Happy Father’s Day to my father Steven Duncan and all the fathers out there.”
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CSSN Hai-David Q. Tran Hayward, California “I hope all is well with you dad. I am still your right hand man, and much love. Happy Fathers Day!” LCpl. Sam A. Quintana Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Happy Father’s Day to my family! I wish I could be home to celebrate with you. QM1 Bill K. Obry Norfolk, Virginia Sarah and Aiden, every day is another day closer to you. Aiden, Dad’s coming home!
ABHC(AW/SW) HUNT Derrick W. Foster Houston, Texas To Quincy and Jr.- Dad loves you and I’ll be home soon. I’ll take you to the store when I get back. LSSN Christopher A. Castanuela (left) and LSSN David Murphy (right) Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and even the mother’s who played the father’s role. Enjoy your day!
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Father’s Day
PSC (SW/AW) Sidney Hunt Washington, D.C. Happy Father’s Day to all the first time dads out there!
AD3 (AW) Kevin D. Turner Atlanta, Georgia Mikeyla and Promise, I love you, miss you and I’ll be home soon.
MC2 (SW) Brooks B. Patton Wasilla, Alaska Hey dad, I hope you have a great Father’s Day. Make sure Leslie cooks a good dinner for you. Climb a mountain for me. I’ll be back soon. Love, B. Jr. ”
EN2 (SW/AW) Dorthy R. Gaines (left) and EN3 (SW) Crystal S. Purvis (right) Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers back home!
HM2 (SW) Sonia R. Hopkins (left), HM3 Tiffny M. Warren (center) and HM3 (SW/AW) Shennirrie S. Milfort (right) Happy Father’s Day to all the men who have been role models in our lives! Photos by MCSN (SW) Gregory A. Pickett and MCSN (SW) Jesse L. Gonzalez
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Leyte Gulf News
Leyte Gulf corpsmen act quickly to save one of their own By MC2 Class (SW) Robert Guerra and Seaman Susan C. Schelcherepierre
USS LEYTE GULF, At-sea – A Sailor aboard guidedmissile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) was medically evacuated to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) for emergency surgery June 13. The Leyte Gulf Sailor was transported to Boxer by a helicopter assigned to the “Smoking Aces” of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48, where she received an emergency appendectomy within hours of her initial diagnosis. The decision to transport the Sailor was made after examinations aboard Leyte Gulf indicated she was suffering from appendicitis on the evening of June 12. “She came in complaining about a stomach ache,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard Clements, Executive Department’s HM division leading chief petty officer. “After prescribing medication for nausea we asked her to return the following morning if the symptoms persisted or worsened.” The following morning the pain continued and once again she returned for treatment. Corpsman aboard Leyte Gulf conducted preliminary lab tests to rule out other diagnoses. Physical exam findings including direct tenderness to palpation, rebound tenderness and
Photo by MC2 Robert Guerra
The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) steams forward. Leyte GuLf is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibilty.
referred pain suggested likely appendicitis. Clements said that the Sailor exhibited several clinical signs of appendicitis right from the start. “Corpsman began intravenous drips and lab work while arrangements were made to get her to the appropriate facility for care.” After careful consideration of treatment options, Boxer was chosen as the nearest available resource for treatment. At 2 p.m. the helicopter air lifted the Sailor to awaiting medical staff aboard Boxer. That evening, General Surgeon, Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Kang, part of Fleet Surgical Team Three embarked aboard Boxer, performed
laparoscopic surgery using a fiber optic camera and long instruments to successfully remove the infected appendix. “Each ship in theater has medical capabilities that allow it to manage the majority of situations they may face. Boxer, with its large medical contingent and surgical suites, functions as the referral hospital within the region, much like a civilian trauma center accepts transfers from surrounding smaller health facilities,” said Kang. “It’s very gratifying to be able to provide this kind of service, which we are well trained for, but not often able to utilize.” Because of rapid attention and recommendations,
both Leyte Gulf and Boxer medical staff were able to provide life saving treatment. “Communication up and down the ship was flawless,” said Clements. “It took the efforts of everyone, from the medical staff here and aboard Boxer, the guys in Operations hammering out the flight details and the entire crew to make this operation a success.” The patient is currently in recovery and under the supervision of the attending surgeon aboard Boxer. Leyte Gulf is deployed as part of Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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Sailors of the Day
Operations Specialist 3rd Class
Sunday June 19, 2011
Aviation Electronics Technician Airman
Drew E. Gowdey- Naples, FL
Tyrone Noble- Soperton, GA
OS3 Gowdey, a COTOP supervisor and chart petty officer for Enterprise’s Operations Department, joined the Navy three years ago because of the military background of his family and his “love for the ocean.” To Gowdey, the most rewarding aspect of his job is “knowing the crew and ship are safer because of my watch.” Gowdey plans to earn a college degree in oceanography and aspires to become a naval officer in the future. When he returns from deployment, Gowdey plans to spend time with his family and girlfriend and engage in waterrecreation activitives.
ATAN (AW) Noble, a plane captain for the “Screwtops” of Early Airborne Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, joined the Navy one year and nine months ago for college benefits, to see the world and “better” himself. To Noble, the most rewarding aspect of his job is “seeing the Hawkeyes launch from the flight deck” and “knowing I played a key role in making it happen.” Noble plans to finish his college degree in electrical engineering and “continue to serve my country, hopefully in the officer ranks.” In his spare time, Noble likes to hang out with friends, play video games, listen to music and work out.
Photo by MC3 (SW) Jared M. King
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Down 1 Actress Virna 2 ___ for one’s money 3 Coffee dispensers 4 Cheapened 5 Roadside stopover 6 Keyboard key 7 Taken to court 8 Discotheque effect 9 Haggard heroine 10 Ended 11 Pond organisms 12 Blemishes 14 Math functions 15 Approved 21 Theatrical awards 24 Manicure implement 26 Immoral 27 Fem.’s opp. 28 Samoan seaport 29 Brownish orange 31 Soak in the tub 33 Fonda’s forte 35 ___ me tangere 36 Fly without a co-pilot 38 Highway haulers 39 Pilgrimage to Mecca 42 Be mistaken 44 Pita filler 46 Lots of land 47 Send money 48 Elaborate tapestry 49 Paris divider 51 Watering hole 54 Stallion’s mate 56 Columbus craft 57 Low in pitch 58 Tacks on 60 “Ich bin ___ Berliner” 62 Gullible person
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1 Acclaim 5 Assemble 9 Run through 13 Lacking determination 16 High water alternative 17 Tropical American wader 18 “Cogito ___ sum” 19 Cuckoo 20 Bygone bird 22 Floor covering 23 Narcissist’s love 25 Brit’s cops
27 Wins at chess 30 Spanish or Portuguese 32 Emulated 33 ___ mode 34 Family cars 37 Term of respect 38 Boils 40 Also 41 Professional progress 43 Fooled 44 Collapsed 45 Type of division 47 Sound medium
48 Attribute 50 Book before Amos 52 ___ Speedwagon 53 “The King and I” country 55 Actress Donohoe 59 Solemn ceremony 61 Categorized 63 “Nay!” sayer 64 Like some circumstances 65 Connery or Penn 66 Cowboy affirmatives 67 Track circuits