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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Monday, March 21, 2011

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father, Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Caleb Donald, left, and his father, Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW) Damian R. Donald, right, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by MC3 Peter D. Melkus

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Happenings Living on the edge

Big ‘E’

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Medical PFA note

PARFQ medical examinations will be held in medical Monday, 18 April-Saturday, 23 April from 1400-1600 and 1800-2000. Personnel who answered “YES” to any part of the PARFQ with the exception of tobacco use need to be screened prior to completing their PRT. Please bring a copy of the screening form with you to medical. For any questions or concerns, contact HM1 Mathews or Lt. Bateman at J-7777 or your respective departmental CFL.

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, completes a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during cyclic flight operations.

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NBA 2K11 PS3 Tourney Aft Mess Decks 2030

GQ Scheduled

Liberty Center Ping-Pong, Board Games, Cards, Guitar Hero

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

0500-0600 Spin and Abs (Max 7) ITCS Henderson

0500-0545 BiggEst Loser Team Workout Fit Boss

1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison

0900-0945 BiggEst Loser Team Workout Fit Boss

1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison

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2000-2045 Intermediate Spin/Cycle (Max 7) IT1 Sherry

Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Aft Mess Decks 2100-2300

1600-1645 Chuck Norris Power Hour Cardio Kickboxing AOC Wong

2000-2100 Step Aerobics (Max 40) ABECS Claxton

CCC note Enlisted Advancement Phasing Plan & FAQ: • The Navy will now advance selected Sailors at a rate of three percent per month for the first five months to E-4, E-5 and E-6. The remaining Sailors will be advanced in the sixth month of the advancement cycle.

• In addition, the Navy will also advance selected Sailors at a rate of three percent per month for the first eleven months to E-7, E-8 and E-9. The remaining Sailors will be advanced in the twelfth month of the advancement cycle.

Submit IA 9.0 training certificates

Any user who has not submitted a certificate for Information Assurance Awareness version 9.0 to the IAM Office by Thursday, March 31 will have their accounts locked out until an IA 9.0 certificate is submitted. Please contact CS-2 Division (J-Dial 5776) with any questions regarding this matter.

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, making her the first woman to become a justice on the Supreme Court.

Naval Term of the Day

By-and-Large: This phrase has come to mean “generally speaking” or “under all conditions.” It is a term which was derived from the sailing terms “by the wind” (close-hauled) and “sailing large” (running free). The term “at large” also stems from that usage.

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ESWS STUDY GUIDE Q: What is the primary purpose of the halon time delay?

A: To allow time for vent shut-down

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It is time to complete the command assessment survey.

Information to access the survey will be sent to all-hands via outlook so you can retrieve the password and link by checking your e-mail. Please ensure all personnel have access to a workstation to complete the survey. If you do not have an email account this would be the perfect time to visit ADP to set one up.

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

Father, son re-unite for duty aboard Big ‘E’

By MC3 Peter D. Melkus USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea - As the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) steams into its 67th day of deployment March 21, many young Big ‘E’ Sailors may have begun to find mother or father figures aboard the ship—senior Sailors they can look-up to for mentorship and advice.

But for 19-year-old Masterat-Arms Seaman Recruit Caleb Donald, his at-sea father figure is, in fact, his own father.

Donald, a member of Enterprise’s security force, reported aboard the carrier March 10, joining his father, Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW) Damian R. Donald, the leading chief petty officer of Weapons department’s G-1 division, who has been stationed with the ship since last November.

“Having my dad aboard the same ship definitely keeps me in check,” said Caleb.

“I’m always doing what I’m supposed to be doing, but it feels good to know that if something goes wrong, I have someone I’m close with around to help point me in the right direction.”

Enterprise is the first duty station for Caleb, a thirdgeneration Sailor whose grandfather served as a Chief Electronics Technician. Caleb joined the Navy seven months ago to carry on his family’s proud naval heritage and

Photo by AOAN Alex Metzger

Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW) Damian R. Donald, the leading chief petty officer of Weapons department’s G-1 division, far left, observes his son, Master-atArms Seaman Recruit Caleb Donald, at M240 machine gun, participating in a weapons qualification shoot on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

to use his Master-at-Arms experience as a stepping stone to a post-naval career in law enforcement.

As he neared the completion of his post-boot camp technical job training, or A-School, Caleb said he was excited to discover that Enterprise was one of the open billets available to his class. He immediately contacted his father and asked if it would be a good idea to complete Enterprise’s last tours together.

“I couldn’t have been more proud or excited when I heard the news,” said Damian, a 23-year Navy veteran. “I didn’t try to persuade him at all [to choose Enterprise]. Caleb brought up the idea to me, and his timing was good. It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Damian said he’s enjoyed playing the ‘dual role’ of both leader and father since his son’s arrival aboard Big ‘E.’ “I already have a division of 60 to 70 Sailors that I look after, and now Caleb is one more added to the list,” said Damian.

Though he frequently gives his son career advice, Damian said that he barely had to help Caleb acclimate to life at sea aboard his first ship.

“I like it out here,” said Caleb.

“It’s not as much of a shock as I thought it would be - I must have that sea-gene in me.”

“He’s been around me and hearing about being out to sea all his life, so he should be used to it,” said Damian.

Since they work in different departments, the Donalds do not have many opportunities to work together, but that does not

stop them from meeting-up at least once a day to discuss their daily projects and even share a little study time, as they’re both working toward attaining their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins.

“It’s great to be able to get advice from someone who I know has my best interests at heart and personally wants to see me succeed,” said Caleb.

“He’s been up through the ranks and really knows what he’s talking about.”

This marks the first time a father and son duo have deployed together as part of ship’s company.

“Our family has been really excited for us,” said Caleb, who has four brothers and one sister back home. “But I think my siblings are kind of envious since I’m still able to be close to dad out here.”

Both Donalds will still be stationed aboard Enterprise when Damian is scheduled to be commissioned as Chief Warrant Officer in September 2012. At the end of the ceremony, Caleb will be the first to ceremoniously salute his father in the time-honored naval tradition.

“I know he’s worked really hard to get to where he is today and I’m very proud of him,” said Caleb. “Not a lot of people get to say they have served with a family member, let alone their own father, and that’s something special that I’ll never forget.”

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Sailors of the Day

Information Systems Technician Seaman

Alfonso Ramirez-Rodriguez - Cabo Rojo, Puerto

ITSN Ramirez-Rodriguez, a tech control operator assigned to Combat Systems’ CS1 division, joined the Navy one year ago to help provide for his family and improve his quality of life. To Ramirez-Rodriguez, the most rewarding aspects of his job are learning something new each day and figuring out solutions to circuit problems to help Enterprise continue its present mission.

Ramirez-Rodriguez is working hard to earn his warfare pins during this deployment and aspires to apply for an officer program and complete his master’s degree in administration. Ramirez-Rodriguez enjoys spending as much quality time as possible with his wife and daughter.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Airman

Justin L. Large - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

AN Large, assigned to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 11, joined the Navy one year ago to take advantage of the work experience the Navy has to offer while seeing the world. To Large, the most rewarding aspect of his job is meeting people from different places and seeing people with such diverse backgrounds come together to accomplish missions.

Large aspires to continue his college education and one day become a police officer after his naval career. During his off time, Large enjoys watching and attending all Philadelphia professional sporting events.

Photos by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez

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