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Happenings Big ‘E’

Outlook

Need help with taxes?

The USS Enterprise Tax Center is now up and running.

You can get your taxes prepared by VITA volunteers at the computer café in the ship’s library during the following times beginning March 1: 0400-0700 / 0900-1200 / 1400-1700 / 1900-2200

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Multi-Cultural Heritage’s Stomp the Bay Step-off competition Hangar bay Speed 2030 Sudoku Cash prizes!

Challenge Sign up at MWR Aft Mess Decks window 2030

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1600-1645 0500-0600 Advanced Spin/ I LOVE to PT Cycle (Max 7) BiggEst Loser 1600 Team AZC Kittrell Workout Fit Boss 1700-1800 1600-1700 EOD/ Stretch It Out Diver PT 1600-1645 (Yoga) HM1 LT Dennison Chuck Norris Wesley Power Hour 2000-2045 Cardio 1800-1845 Intermediate Kickboxing Get it right, Get Spin/Cycle AOC Wong it tight (Abs and IT1 Sherry Legs) HM1 Wesley 1430-1530 Advanced Spin/ Cycle (Max 7) ITCS Henderson

Question:

Questions:

1. Which of the following effects of pollution is considered to be the most serious: psychological, biological or physical?

2. Which tool should NEVER be used to chip painted aluminum surfaces?

3. To keep nuclear contamination to a minimum when steaming through a fallout area, a ship normally takes which preventive measure?

4. Submarines may discharge negatively buoyant compacted trash no less than 12 nautical miles from coastlines only if the water depth is greater than how many fathoms?

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Did multiple pallets of mail fall

into the ocean during a recent UNREP?

CO’s Answer: E-mail your questions to: rumor@cvn65.navy.mil

Advancement exams are just around the corner, so here are some BMR review questions to help you advance to the next pay grade:

No. Mail has simply been

ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAY

Q: What are the three types of shoring?

delayed due to our operational schedule. It will be delivered as soon as it is practical to do so.

A: H, I, and K

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Know your Basic Military Requirements!

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Machinery Repairman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Pernail M. Gaymon uses a lathe to fabricate a spindle for a spotting dolly aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

1. Biological 2. A chipping/scaling hammer 3. The ship’s water-washdown system is activated 4. 1,000 fathoms

Photo by MCSN Jared M. King

You will need to bring the following items: • Current W2(s) • Any 1099 forms • Bank’s Interest Statement • Social Security number of dependants (if claiming them) • Social Security number of spouse if Married filing separately • Any other forms you have received from the IRS in regards to the 2010 tax season

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 Trash separation: A dirty job, but somebody has to do it

By MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea - Being a Sailor aboard a ship at sea requires teamwork, and for all to assume responsibilities beyond their school-house training. From cleaning stations to working parties, all aboard contribute to the mission, but one group of Sailors aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) ensures the crew achieves a critical mission each day.

Sailors working in the S-8A, S-3 and S-2 divisions of the ship’s Supply department have the responsibility of collecting and processing the hordes of trash thrown their way every day. Their mission -- Ensure Enterprise is a good steward of the environment and complies with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines of disposal at sea.

To properly rid the ship of accumulating trash, it must be sorted into four categories: paper, plastic, metal and cardboard, because each category of trash uses unique equipment.

Plastic is first shredded into fine pieces and then melted into pucks by a compressed melting unit (CMU). Aboard Enterprise, there are two plastic shredders and six CMUs at two different stations, one forward and one aft. Each station is capable of processing about 100 pucks per day, said Lt. j.g. Zachary C. Manriquez, the Hazardous Material Coordinator. Once

compressed, the pucks are packaged until the next underway replenishment transfers the discs to another ship for disposal at facilities capable of recycling them.

“If Sailors aren’t doing their part to separate their trash, it could damage our machinery,” said Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/ AW) Michael E. Beck, the Leading Chief Petty Officer of S-8A. “One bolt mixed up with the plastic can cause serious damage to a shredder, reducing our capacity to dispose of plastic waste by 50 percent.”

Food and office trash account for 50 percent of the overall waste aboard the ship. To process this, there are two large pulpers and one small pulper aboard the Enterprise. These machines are responsible for chopping food and paper waste into a fine pulp that is mixed with sea water and discharged off the ship directly from the pulpers.

When other categories of trash are mixed in with paper waste they can cause serious damage to the pulper machines, which in turn slows the rate it can be processed, causing trash to pile up in berthing areas and office spaces. Food and paper is biodegradable, so if plastic finds its way into paper trash it can be harmful to the environment.

Knowingly throwing plastics overboard is a violation of international law, and is

Photo by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Philip Ochieng prepares to use a specialized machine used to melt down chopped up pieces of plastic trash for recycling.

never condoned on board Enterprise.

“I urge all Sailors to maintain the highest level of diligence when separating their trash so our people don’t have to work any harder than they already have to,” said Manriquez. “A-Division and E-Division work hard enough maintaining these machines, we don’t need to create any extra work for them because trash wasn’t properly separated.”

To rid Enterprise of cardboard, classified materials and infectious waste, the ship has an incinerator. Unfortunately, it is currently not operational, and now all cardboard is held on station and can only be thrown overboard with the commanding officer’s permission. This is a last resort.

Metal and glass is the final category of waste Sailors generate on board. Metal and glass are also biodegradable and is disposed of by

discarding overboard after properly processed through shredders and crushers, and only when permission is given by the Officer Of the Deck.

Items that cannot be disposed of at sea include fabric, rubber products, batteries and plastic foam.

Departments are responsible for holding these items until they can be properly disposed of while in port.

The Supply department enforces waste disposal policies by posting watches to inspect every bag that is delivered to all pulpers and CMUs are the only Sailors trained to process trash overboard.

“If the trash is not separated you will be turned away,” said CDR Patrick O’Connor, Enterprise Supply Officer.

“The ship is ultimately responsible for following the stringent guidelines the EPA sets, and each of us needs to do our part to support this important mission.”

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Sailors of the Day

Logistics Specialist Seaman

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman

Ian A. Harris - Gadsden, South Carolina

Jason D. Roseke - Fairview Heights, Illinois

LSSN Harris, a document control unit clerk assigned to Supply department’s S-6 division, joined the Navy oneand-a-half years ago to make a better life for himself and his family, in addition to making his family proud. To Harris, the most rewarding aspect of his job is receiving thanks from strangers for the services he dedicates to his country. Harris is working hard to move up the chain of command and eventually retire from the Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer after 30 years, along with being a good father to his children. Harris enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

ASAN Roseke, a combat line division plane captain assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, joined the Navy two years ago “to do something different from what my friends were doing.” To Roseke, the most rewarding aspect of his job is watching Red Ripper jets take-off from the flight deck and knowing he helped make it happen. Roseke is working hard to make E-4 and save up enough money to pay-off his car after deployment. During his free time, Roseke enjoys watching baseball, especially his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

Photos by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez

Strike Group 12 Sailors of the Week Information Systems Technician Seaman Apprentice

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman

ITSA Mercer, assigned to Strike Group Twelve’s N6 staff, joined the Navy seven months ago in order to use military service as a “platform to launch myself toward aspirations I had never dreamed of.” To Mercer, the most rewarding aspect of his job is having the daily task of “ensuring the vital communications we need to keep our fleet functional and running smoothly are established and working properly.” Mercer aspires to become a naval officer and one day teach elementary school.

ABHAN Deleon, a TAD Food Service Attendant from Air department’s V-1 division, joined the Navy oneand-a-half years ago to travel the world, further his education and “be a better person.” To Deleon, the most rewarding aspect of his job is being part of Enterprise’s operations as a whole, which gives him a great sense of accomplishment and fulfills his goal of helping his country. Deleon enjoys reading, playing tennis, listening to music and writing poetry and short stories.

Kelly Mercer - Lake View, Oregon

Jason Deleon - Long Beach, California