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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Student Sailors receive academic instruction in one of the NCPACE classes offered aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by MCSN Jared M. King

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Happenings Fun with hydraulics

Big ‘E’

Outlook

Make your voice heard! (It’s required...)

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. As of March 21, 68 percent of the command have completed the survey so far - only 32 percent to go!

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3-Day Calendar WED

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

GQ Scheduled

Aft Mess Decks 2100-2300

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0500-0545 BiggEst Loser Team Workout Fit Boss 1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison 2000-2100 Step Aerobics (Max 40) ABECS Claxton

0500-0545 Intermediate Spin/Cycle (Max 7) ITCS Henderson 1600-1700 Advanced Spin/Cycle (Max 7) AZC Kittrell

FRI

25 Open Karaoke Aft Mess Decks 2030 1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison 2000-2100 Step Aerobics (Max 40) ABECS Claxton

Naval Term of the Day

Frocking: An early use of “frock”, which dates back to the 15th century, referred to the long habit characteristically worn by monks. The frock coat, a long-skirted garment coming almost to the knees, became a popular fashion for men in the early 19th century and was quickly adopted for military uniforms. “To frock” meant to invest with priestly office or privilege by donning the particular frock garment.

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Repair Locker 1A passageway secured Due to preservation, Repair Locker 1A passageway (1-2051-L) is secured until further notice. This does not effect Operation Deep Freeze. Please find an alternate route if you’re transiting from 01 levels and above to the Hangar Bay.

Video-chat with your family!

Enterprise Strike Group Sailors on board Big ‘E’ now have the opportunity to video-teleconference with their families back home. To sign up for a VTC: • Tell your chain of command that you would like to participate • Ensure your family’s identification cards, vehicle decals and insurance are current prior to signing up • Print and fill out a VTC Request form and route to your Departmental/Squadron VTC representative • Provide your family members’ names and to your Departmental/Squadron VTC representative • Families can sign-up with their ombudsman and communicate their VTC appointment time to you • Enjoy a 20 minute VTC with your family!

For more information, please contact RPC Burrell at J: 7856. the

SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

ESWS STUDY GUIDE

Q: What is the suction lift on a P-100 pump?

A: 20 feet

Photo by Lt. j.g. Michael Hatfield

(From left) Aviation Support Equipment Technicians Airmen Juan Martinez, Patrick Holland and Michael Milana bleed the hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic jack while conducting maintenance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

The command assessment survey can be taken at the following Web site: https://www.deocs.net/UserText/login/login.cfm Contact your chain of command for the universal access code.

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Enterprise News

NCPACE offers Big ‘E’ Sailors opportunity to further education

By MCSN Jared M. King USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS Enterprise, At Sea – Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) replaced their normal working tools with pens and pencils as the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) began its Term II semester aboard the ship March 21.

If aircraft carriers are like floating cities, consider NCPACE to be the local community college for crew members looking to obtain a higher education in between launching and recovering aircraft.

NCPACE is a contracted program that delivers a college education through classroom instruction and distance learning. The Navy pays the tuition, and the students are required to buy the pre-college and college textbooks, providing Sailors and Marines with a golden opportunity to earn an inexpensive college degree.

The NCPACE Instructor Program offers a variety of subject areas that are taught by college professors from Central

Texas College. General education requirements include: English, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, math and computer application.

“It’s a very competitive Navy and it helps to be one step ahead of the next guy,” said Personnel Specialist (SW/AW) 3rd Class April S. Dewar, the assistant leading petty officer of the educational services office (ESO). “I have earned nine college credits through this program because I have to plan for the future.

One day we’ll all leave the Navy, so I want to be prepared to make that transition.”

The instructors have years of experience and try to create a comfortable learning environment for students attending the course. Since the instructors are civilians, it gives students the chance to get away from their daily shipboard life and enables them to concentrate on their studies. The instructors on the ship understand the hectic work schedules of service members and understand the challenges

that occur on a daily basis.

“I have a great relationship with the instructor,” said Personnel Specialist Seaman Clifton A. Padgett, who is currently enrolled in a psychology course.

“She motivates us and is passionate about teaching.”

Padgett said that his experience with NCPACE has been a positive one and he feels like he is preparing himself for the future.

“I highly recommend more Sailors and Marines getting involved with NCPACE because higher education presents great opportunities,” said Padgett. “This is my first college course, and I want to learn.”

“The program is very convenient for Sailors, providing the option to attend day or night classes,” said Ensign Daniel R. Morrison, the ship’s educational services officer. “Attending college classes shows drive on many levels, personally and professionally.”

NCPACE helped Morrison become an officer after previously serving as an enlisted Sailor. He said if students prepare themselves for the course, they should have no problem succeeding.

For Sailors and Marines thinking about making a career in the military, earning college credit will increase their chances of promotion.

NCPACE Term II Class Schedule

Classroom: 2nd deck : ESO Classroom

M/W/F

T/TH/SAT 0800-1000 PSYCH 2301

DSMA 0306

General Psychology

Introductory Algebra 1000-1200 DSMA 0307

MATH 1314

Intermediate Algebra

College Algebra 1200-1400 ENGL 1301 GOVT 2302

English Comp I

U.S. Government II 1400-1600 DSWR 0304

ENGL 1301

Fundamental Writing

English Comp I 1600-1800 MATH 1314 GOVT 2301

College Algebra

U.S. Government I 1800-2000 ENGL1302 PSYCH 2301

English Comp II

General Psychology 2000-2200 PSYCH 2315

PSYCH 2308

Psychology of Adjustment

Chlid Psychology 2200-0000 GOVT 2301 GOVT 2302

U.S. Government I

U.S. Government II

Classroom: 08 level

Classroom

T/TH/SAT M/W/F

GOVT 2301 1800-2000 GOVT 2301

U.S.Government I

U.S.Government I

DSMA 0307 2000-2200 DSMA 0306

Intermediate Algebra

Introductory Algebra

ENGL 1301 2215-2415 PSYCH 2301

English Comp I

General Psychology

Classroom: First Class Mess

M-SAT

0800-1000

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Sailor of the Day Aviation Electronics Technician Airman

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ATAN Little, an F/A-18E plane captain assigned to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, joined the Navy two-and-a-half years ago to travel the world, have adventures and finance a college education.

To Little, who’s job it is to ensure his aircraft is safe for flight, the most rewarding aspect of his job is when his aircraft “returns from flight and aircrew shakes my hand and tells me ‘well done!’ - that’s my reward.” Little aspires to save up money and purchase and pay-off his home by 2015, in addition to earning a degree in electrical engineering. Little enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends during his off time.

Photo by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez

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Voting will take place from Tuesday to Wednesday via e-mail

May 13th Final show in Hangar Bay 3 contestants singing their choice of song Judges pick winner Winner will receive $1000

J.D.G.

FUN ZONE!

Down 1 Billy or Nanny 2 One of the Brontes 3 Eastern air 4 Misrepresent 5 Theatrical professional 6 Aerodynamically designed 7 Atlantic catch 8 Acknowledge 9 Completely new - again 10 Arrange the sheets 11 Ryan or Tatum 12 Quiet partner?

13 Geological ridge 21 Indigenous New Zealander 23 Shakespearean king 25 Conduct 27 Killer whale 28 Animal quarters 29 Babe’s sound 31 Greenhouse effect?

33 ___ mater 35 Professional org.

36 Mechanical learning 37 Something vital 40 Computer language 43 Menu section 44 Dreadful 46 Farm alarm 47 Coming up 49 They take panes 51 Kitchen gadget 52 “Lohengrin,” e.g.

53 Temporary currency 55 Brazen one 57 Chimney accumulation 59 Chapters in history 60 Charge per unit 61 Photographed 64 Genetic material: Abbr.

Across 1 Lake in N. Italy 6 Cicatrix 10 Handle the situation 14 Live, in a TV studio 15 Frequent song subject 16 Billfold contents 17 Anxious feeling 18 Land in Genesis 19 Faucet flaw

20 Break in Bristol?

22 “Ben-Hur” author 24 Honshu seaport 26 Trader 27 City north of Lisbon 30 Trickster 32 Say again 34 Again take up weapons

38 News station 39 Of a hipbone 41 Old French coin 42 Posed a question 45 Drivers 48 Month after Adar 50 Scot’s cap 51 Spots for speakers

54 Chases away 56 “The ___ File” (Deighton title) 58 Heavy coats 62 Bird bill part 63 ___ de combat 65 Holy scroll

66 Pennsylvania port 67 Many millennia 68 Muse of poetry 69 Hip-hop repertory 70 Don’t move 71 Adjust, as a timer