Big 'E' Declares FOD War

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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Monday, March 14, 2011

BIG ‘E’ DECLARES

FOD WAR

Flight deck FOD found during week of March 4-10

Hangar bay FOD found during week of March 4-10

Sailors conduct a ‘FOD walk down’ on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by MCSN Gregory A. Pickett II

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Happenings A gopher’s view of flight ops

Big ‘E’

Outlook

Modified Mess Deck Hours for Today Only The forward mess decks will be secured from 0830-1430 in support of Reactor/Engineering Department’s preparations for their upcoming MTT visit.

Below are today-only modified hours for both Fwd and Aft mess decks. Thank you for your understanding: Meal Fwd Aft Breakfast 0400-0700 0430-0730 Lunch Secured 0930-1400 Dinner 1530-2000 1530-1900 Midrats Secured 2200-0200 Photo by MCSN Jared M. King

An aircraft director gives signals to the pilots of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Tourney Aft Mess Decks 2030 0500-0600 Advanced Spin/Cycle (Max 7) AZC Kittrell

Country Line Dancing Event ET1 Sadler

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Spades Tourney Aft Mess Decks 2030

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1600-1700 EOD/Diver LT Dennison 2000-2045 Intermediate Spin/Cycle IT1 Sherry

Celebrate Women’s History Month!

0900-0945 IBiggEst Loser Team Workout Fit Boss

Talent Show Try-Outs 2030-2230 Sign-up @ MWR Ticket Window 0500-0545 BiggEst Loser Team Workout Fit Boss

1600-1645 Chuck Norris Power Hour Cardio Kickboxing AOC Wong

1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison 2000-2100 Step Aerobics ABECS Claxton

In 1974, LT Barbara Allen Rainey earned her wings and became the first female U.S. Naval Aviator.

Navy Tradition of the Day

Uniform regulations: The first uniform instruction for the U.S. Navy was issued by the Secretary of War on Aug. 24 1791. It provided a distinctive dress for the officers who would command the ships of the Federal Navy. The instruction did not include a uniform for enlisted Sailors, although there was a degree of uniformity for their attire.

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Q: What is the effective range of a 27 pound PKP extinguisher?

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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.

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Enterprise News

FOD-free is the way to be aboard Big ‘E’ hangar bay petty officer.

“It’s not just our job to USS ENTERPRISE, pick up FOD because we At sea – Sailors from all use the hanger bay. every rate, division, and It’s our mission to launch department on board and recover aircraft, so if the aircraft carrier USS one of our birds is down Enterprise (CVN 65) work it doesn’t just affect us, it together as a team to help affects the troops on the prevent and control foreign ground too.” object debris (FOD) on FOD can be introduced the flight deck and in the to the flight deck and hanger bay before it can hanger bay by Sailors who bring harm to the ship’s have something in their personnel or aircraft. pockets that accidentally Keeping the flight deck falls out. Frequently and hanger bay FOD-free found items include pens, is a top priority before change, washers, nuts, beginning flight operations. wire, and other things All hands are invited to Sailors and Marines carry participate in a ‘FOD walk in their pockets or on their down’ two-to-three times uniforms. daily in order to clear the “We have our pockets hanger bay and flight deck sewn together to prevent of any perilous material.

FOD,” said Aviation “Everybody should lend Boatswain’s Mate a hand when it comes to (Handling) 1st Class FOD walk downs,” said (AW/SW) Netrick B. Aviation Boatswain’s Hayes, a flight deck Mate (Handling) 2nd “caller” assigned to Class (AW/SW) Mekita Air department’s V-1 Patrick, an Enterprise division. “It prevents us

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from putting FOD in our pockets.”

An aircraft’s intake has the possibility of turning FOD into a projectile, injuring personnel on the flight deck in the form of lacerations or even more serious injuries.

“It is important to deFOD before entering the hanger bay because we won’t know if something is in the aircraft until it is on the flight deck,” said Patrick.

Solid debris isn’t the only danger. FOD can also be liquid. Any fuel or hydraulic fluids that accumulate on the flight deck pose a hazard to Sailors and aircraft.

“Liquid FOD is just as dangerous because it can make the deck slippery and a turn can become a dangerous and costly maneuver. That’s why we set watches in the hanger bay,” said Patrick.

Sailors’ vigilance in

keeping the hangar and flight deck clear of FOD goes a long way. The engine of an F/A-18C Hornet can costs $1.5 million to replace if damaged by FOD. The engine of an F/A-18F Super Hornet can cost $3.5 million to replace.

A Sailor’s life is irreplaceable.

The Enterprise crew continues its effort to reduce FOD in order to achieve mission readiness during deployment. By adhering to this crucial element of procedural compliance, Enterprise Sailors ensure FODrelated injuries and aircraft damage will not happen on their watch.

The next time you’re crossing the hangar bay to get from point A to point B, use that time to look down and look for FOD. You’ll be looking after your ship, your shipmates and yourself.

Diagrams illustrating the types and amounts of FOD found in the hangar bay and on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during the week of March 4-10.

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Sailors of the Day Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman

Andrew D. O’Connor - Syracuse, New York

ADAN O’Connor, a Jet Shop engine mechanic and training petty officer assigned to AIMD’s IM-2 division, joined the Navy two years ago to better himself and carry-on his family’s tradition of military service. To O’Connor, the most rewarding aspect of his job is knowing that the maintenance he performs has a direct impact on the success of Enterprise’s mission. O’Connor is working hard to make E-4 and achieve his EAWS qualifications. He aspires to one day obtain a degree in journalism from Syracuse University. O’Connor enjoys going to the gym, writing and golfing.

Ryan Sileo - Milford, Connecticut

AMAN Sileo, a plane captain assigned to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11, joined the Navy two years ago to travel the world, get a college degree and work on qualifications.

To Sileo, the most rewarding aspect of his job is assisting with real-life missions, saving lives and defending freedom. Sileo aspires to go to college, get a good job, buy a nice house and raise four kids after his naval career is over.

Photos by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez

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