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SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Sunday, March 27, 2011
Call of Duty
Enterprise, Leyte Gulf Sailors conduct successful anti-piracy operations in Arabian Sea
A member of the ship’s Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team climbs down into a rigid hull inflatable boat to begin an anti-piracy operation from the guidedmissile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Photo by MC3 (SW) Robert Guerra
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Happenings
Going thermal
Big ‘E’
Outlook
77% down, only 23% to go for survey! It is time to complete the command assessment survey. Information to access the survey has been sent to all-hands so you can retrieve the password and link by checking your e-mail or contacting your chain of command. Please ensure all personnel have access to a workstation to complete the survey. If you do not have an email account, visit ADP to set one up.
Prepare your taxes aboard Big ‘E’
3-Day Calendar FRI
25 MWR Open Karaoke Aft Mess Decks 2030
PT
1600-1700 EOD/Diver PT LT Dennison 2000-2100 Step Aerobics (Max 40) ABECS Claxton
Celebrate Women’s History Month!
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Women’s History Month Celebration Aft Mess Decks 1430
Movie Night & Be Square Knitting Ice Cream Social Club Meeting Aft Mess Decks First Class Mess 2030 2000-2200 1600-1700 1430-1530 Chuck Norris Advanced Power Hour Spin/Cycle (Max 7) Ultimate Abs ITCS Henderson AOC Wong 1700-1800 2000-2100 Stretch It Out Spin and Sculpt (Yoga) (Max 7) HM1 Wesley IT1 Sherry 1800-1845 2000-2045 Get it right, BiggEst Loser Get it tight Team Workout (Abs and Legs) Fit Boss HM1 Wesley
President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-106 requiring the service academies to admit women by 1976. In the fall of 1976, women entered the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Naval Academies. There were 81 women in the class of 1980 at the Naval Academy; 55 of them graduated.
Naval Term of the Day
Coxswain: A coxswain was at first the swain (boy servant) in charge of the cock boat that was kept aboard for the ship’s captain and which was used to row him to and from the ship. The term has been in use in England dating back to at least 1463. With the passing of time, the coxswain became the helmsman of any boat associated with a ship.
ACC Garland - 7861/6373 ADCS Derks - 7696 Lt. Petermann - 7103 HMC Buena-Ventura - 7565 IC1 Pepino - 7811 IT1 Ryhne - 6509
AO1 Dooley - 7003 AOAN Ponder - 7003 AT1 Cedeno - 7828 AD1 Bush - 5101 AO1 Cremin - 7634 AM2 Diaz - 7187
Automatic extension: • IRS Pub. 3 states that if you are serving in a combat zone, your requirement to file a tax return is automatically extended for 180 days after the last day you are in the combat zone. • You will also have 62 days added to the 180-day extension due to having entered the combat zone during the regular tax filing season. • There is no requirement to file for this extention!
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. the
SHUTTLE USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
ESWS STUDY GUIDE
Q: What size CO2 bottle activates the halon system? A: 5 lbs.
Photo courtesy of USS Leyte Gulf
A thermal image of the Philippine-flagged merchant vessel Falcon Trader II taken by a close-in weapons system internal fire control track and scan radar aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) during an early morning anti-piracy operation.
Enterprise VITA federal and state tax preparation assistants will be standing by to help file Sailors’ 2010 taxes at the ship’s library (03-193-2-L) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 0900-1200 and 1900-2200 now through the end of the tax filing season. • If your schedule does not allow you to visit the tax center during the above times, call one of the following tax preparation assistants to set up an appointment:
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
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U.S. Navy disrupts pirate attempt in Arabian Sea From Enterprise Strike Group Public Affairs
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Naval forces disrupted a pirate attack on M/V Falcon Trader II, a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel, after it reported it had been attacked by pirates March 24. All 20 Filipino crew members of the Falcon Trader II are safe and in control of the vessel. At approximately 10:30 a.m. (local), aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), conducting operations supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, responded to a distress call from the M/V Falcon Trader II reporting that suspected pirates in a small skiff were attempting to board the vessel. In a second report from the crew of Falcon Trader II, they stated there were pirates aboard and that all 20 crew members were safe and had locked themselves into a safe room, also known as a ‘citadel’. The citadel is a secure room with food, water, communication and control over the vessel’s steering and propulsion. A SH-60F helicopter assigned to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11 from the Enterprise and a SH-60B helicopter assigned to the “Vipers” of Helicopter AntiSubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 from the Leyte Gulf
Photo by MC3 (SW) Robert Guerra
Members of the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) boat crew sit off the starboard side of M/V Falcon Trader II in a rigid hull inflatable boat as the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team conduct anti-piracy operations with an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Vipers” of Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 providing aerial support.
were sent to investigate the situation. Once on scene, the HS11 helicopter fired warning shots to dissuade the pirates from continuing their attack. Following this, two pirates were witnessed jumping off the bow of the M/V Falcon Trader II and the pirates’ skiff fled the area, pursued by HS11’s helicopter. As the pirate’s skiff was attempting to rendezvous with a larger vessel suspected to be acting as a ‘mother ship’, the pirates shot at the helicopter with small arms. The helicopter and its crew were not harmed and returned to continue conducting reconnaissance of the scene. “We could definitely see the muzzle flashes from their AK-47s, but we weren’t hit,” said Lt. Joshua A. Overn, a pilot aboard the helicopter.
“The anti-piracy training we had received kicked in, and everyone conducted themselves with poise and professionalism.” With no confirmation that all the pirates had left the vessel, a Leyte Gulf crewmember fluent in the Filipino language, Tagalog, remained in contact with the Falcon Trader’s crew in the citadel and monitored the vessel overnight. The following morning, after observing no suspicious activity, Leyte Gulf’s visit, board, search and seizure team boarded and secured the vessel. Confirming no pirates remained aboard, they notified the crew that it was safe to come out of the citadel. “It says a great deal about the inherent flexibility and capability of the Enterprise
Strike Group that we were able to conduct counterpiracy operations while simultaneously flying Operation Enduring Freedom missions and coordinating air defense of the region,” said Capt. Eugene Black, commanding officer of Leyte Gulf. U.S. forces continue to monitor the suspected pirate mother ship. Pirates are known to keep hostages onboard mother ships to prevent counter-piracy forces from acting directly against them. “This is a great example of the teamwork inherent in a Carrier Strike Group,” said Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, commander of Enterprise Strike Group. “We were lucky to be on scene when the attack occurred, and everyone did their jobs well.”
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Photos by MC3 (SW) Robert Guerra and FCC Nathan P. Rose
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Lending a helping hand
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Job Training
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USMAP serving 50,000 active apprenticeships By Ed Barker
Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, Fla. – After 35 years of providing seaservice military members with journeyman-level certifications that document their skills through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) reached the milestone of 50,000 current active participants on March 18. The USMAP team works closely with DOL to provide nationally-recognized apprenticeship programs that result in journeyman-level Certificates of Completion for members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. During their apprenticeship, service members document their military duties while working in their rating or military occupational specialties (MOS). Earning the DOL certificate costs the service member nothing and does not normally require working additional off-duty hours. “We’ve made significant upgrades to the program, making it easier for service members to sign up, manage and complete the program,” said Cmdr. Mitzi Ellis, Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Detachment Saufley Field site director. “With the recent improvements, we’ve seen an increase in weekly program completions of 68 percent over the last two years and an increase in the interest level, bringing us up to 50,000 service members actively working toward their USMAP
certificates.” One Sailor who has embraced the program is Chief Hull Technician (SW/AW) Jonathan Purvis, Executive Department leading chief onboard USS Stout (DDG 55). Purvis currently holds five DOL certifications, ranging from Plumber to Welder. “I started working on USMAP apprenticeships during my first enlistment, when I wasn’t sure whether I was going to stay active duty, and I knew that it
worked in the various skill areas either in a hard-copy log or electronically through the Web and have it verified by their supervisor. In addition, the service member submits a report every six months and a final report once their required OJT hours are complete. “Each apprenticeship requires anywhere between 2,000 and 10,000 hours of onthe-job work and training,” said Marybeth Whitney, USMAP senior registrar. “Working a typical 40-hour
“Service members are already doing the work; it’s just a matter of documenting what they do. Now they have their work ‘on the record’ and a completed apprenticeship shows significant professional development, and can look good to promotion boards. Certificates can also open doors once a service member decides to hang up the uniform.” - Tom Phillips USMAP Certifications and Credentialing Program lead could help me get a job in the civilian sector,” said Purvis. “But throughout my career, working on several apprenticeships has helped me focus on different skill areas and made me a better technician. That focus and knowledge has also helped me train my junior Sailors.” USMAP enables documentation of a Sailor’s formalized and structured training. It combines on-thejob training (OJT) and related technical instruction. All the individual is required to do is regularly document the hours
week, many individuals can complete an apprenticeship within a year. There are 123 trades available, ranging from aircraft mechanic to x-ray equipment tester. More than 96 percent of Navy enlisted rates, 85 percent of Coast Guard enlisted rates, and 232 Marine Corps MOS’ are eligible for these trades. USMAP trades apply to virtually all members of the services, including those who have been serving for several years. “Pre-registration credits can be awarded to those who have
time-in-service and can even be applied toward college credits,” said Tom Phillips, USMAP Certifications and Credentialing Program lead. “The maximum credit a service member could possibly receive is 50 percent of the required OJT. For example, an E-6 with ten years of service interested in an apprenticeship requiring 8,000-hours can receive a maximum of 4,000 credits toward their certificate, cutting their requirements for hours of logged OJT in half.” “It’s about quantifying what you’ve accomplished,” added Phillips. “Service members are already doing the work; it’s just a matter of documenting what they do. Now they have their work ‘on the record’ and a completed apprenticeship shows significant professional development, and can look good to promotion boards. Certificates can also open doors once a service member decides to hang up the uniform.” Any active duty Sailor, Marine, or Coast Guardsman can become an apprentice as long as they have been designated in a rating, have sufficient time to complete the program while on active duty and possess a high school diploma or GED. The selected trade must be their primary job at their current command. For more information about the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program, visit https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil. For more information about the Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/.
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Sports
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Sweet 16 summary: Kentucky upsets No. 1 OSU By Stewart Mandel SI.com
NEWARK, N.J. -- DeAndre Liggins couldn’t sleep the night before Kentucky’s Sweet 16 date with No. 1 Ohio State. “Too fired up,” he said. Once the game tipped off, he couldn’t stop talking trash, couldn’t stand still and, with the game on the line, couldn’t miss a shot. “I have unbelievable passion,” he said afterward, still visibly amped-up. “I had a whole lot of emotion in me.” That emotion was on full display when, after the final horn sounded on the fourthseeded Wildcats’ stunning 62-60 upset of the tourney’s overall No. 1, the usually reserved Liggins jumped on the scorer’s table and saluted the crowd. They saluted back, and rightfully so. For the second time in Kentucky’s three tourney games, freshman Brandon Knight hit the game-winning shot for the Wildcats, draining a jumper with five seconds left. But to focus on Knight and his fellow celebrated Wildcats freshmen would be a slight to the three upperclassmen -- Liggins, forward Josh Harrellson and guard Darius Miller -- who played the biggest roles in putting the Wildcats in position to snare the upset. “He made a heck of a shot,” said Ohio State coach Thad Matta. “Aaron is a tremendous defender. He had his hand in his face and he just rose up and made a great shot.” Ohio State became the third No. 1 seed to fall in this tournament. The Buckeyes carried the extra burden of overall No. 1 seed and
Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images
Freshman Brandon Knight knocked down a 15-footer with 5 seconds remaining, sending Kentucky to the Elite Eight.
consensus tourney favorite. A year ago this week, Kentucky played the opposite role. A No. 1 seed with just two losses all year, the John Wall/DeMarcus Cousins-led Wildcats fell to West Virginia in the Elite Eight. Liggins played sparingly in that game. Miller didn’t make a basket. Harrellson didn’t play. A year later, they’ll get a chance to lead this year’s team to the Final Four when they meet second-seeded North Carolina on Sunday in a regular-season rematch. (The Tar Heels won their Dec. 4 meeting in Chapel Hill, 75-73.) The Wildcats hardly seemed in position to do so a month ago, after a 77-76 overtime loss at Arkansas on Feb. 23 left them 7-6 in the SEC. They haven’t lost since. NORTH CAROLINA 81, MARQUETTE 63 North Carolina is back and put the whole package — offense, defense and toughness — on display while dismantling Marquette. Just a year after missing the NCAA party, the kids from Chapel Hill stole the show at
their East Regional semifinal. Tyler Zeller had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and North Carolina took control early for a change, rolling to an 81-63 victory on Friday night at the Prudential Center. John Henson added 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Harrison Barnes added 20 points and six rebounds as the second-seeded Tar Heels (29-7) moved to within a game of reaching the Final Four for the third time in four years. North Carolina will face Kentucky (28-8) on Sunday for a spot in Houston. The Tar Heels beat Kentucky 7573 in North Carolina on Dec. 4. KANSAS 77, RICHMOND 57 In an NCAA regional full of underdogs, Kansas played like the dominant No. 1 seed it is. Brady Morningstar scored 18 points and the Jayhawks (352) with a 77-57 victory over Richmond got one win from returning to the Final Four for the first time since their 2008 championship. The Southwest regional is the first in N.C.A.A. history
with three double-digit seeded teams. But the Spiders looked jittery in the school’s second round-of-16 appearance. The Jayhawks? They were calm and confident in reaching a fourth regional final under coach Bill Self. Justin Harper led Richmond (29-8) with 22 points. VCU 72, FLORIDA STATE 71 A few years ago, George Mason showed that a No. 11 seed from an unheralded conference can make it to the Final Four. Now league rival Virginia Commonwealth is on the verge of topping that taking a No. 11 seed from the First Four to the Final Four. Bradford Burgess made a layup off an inbounds pass with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, and Rob Brandenburg blocked a shot at the buzzer, giving VCU a 7271 victory over Florida State in a Southwest Region semifinal. If the Rams can knock off top-seeded Kansas on Sunday, they will be headed to Houston next weekend as the biggest surprise in a tournament that’s been filled with them.
Elite Eight Match-ups East Region 2 North Carolina vs. 4 Kentucky West Region 3 Connecticut vs. 5 Arizona Southwest Region 1 Kansas vs. 11 VCU Southeast Region 2 Florida vs. 8 Butler
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Sailors of the Day
Intelligence Specialist Seaman
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Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class
David A. Krupp - Bellevue, Nebraska
Rebecca Romo - Norcross, Georgia
ISSN Krupp, assigned to Operations’ OZ division, joined the Navy 11 months ago while searching for “a fresh start and the opportunity to improve my life.” To Krupp, the most rewarding aspects of his job are working with a good group of people and knowing that “a lot of people rely on the timeliness and accuracy of the information that we disseminate and that motivates us.” Krupp is working hard to earn his ESWS pin on this deployment and aspires to receive a master’s degree in computer science or management information systems in the future. In his spare time, Krupp enjoys traveling.
AD3 Romo, a power plant technician and final checker assigned to the “Screwtops” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123, joined the Navy fourand-a-half years ago to “do something different and have fun.” To Romo, the most rewarding aspect of her job is when the aircraft she works on return to the ship without any power plant discrepancies. After her naval career, Romo aspires to become a teacher. Romo enjoys reading, watching movies and going out to dinner with friends during her free time.
Photos by MCSN Jesse L. Gonzalez
FUN ZONE!
Down 1 Indian prince 2 List entry 3 Gunk 4 Conciliate 5 Junket 6 Agree silently 7 “Put ___ on it!” 8 Elegant garden feature 9 Biblical liar 10 Court game 11 Alluded to 12 Slithered 15 Resisted authority 18 It has a keystone 22 Gastric woe 24 Desert Storm missile 26 Alliance 27 Parks of civil rights fame 28 Skilled craftsmen 30 In a curious way 32 Assembled, as troops 34 S-shaped curve 35 Wields a needle 37 Sonata movement 38 “Money ___ object!” 41 Hold in check 43 Embargo 45 Microphone inventor 46 Encounter 47 Gold sovereign? 49 Vigorous 50 MasterCard alternative 51 Crowning point 53 Bank 54 Approximately 55 Balance 58 VCR button
Across 1 Latvian capital 5 Catch 9 Grade-school basics 13 On 14 Arctic or Antarctic 16 Finger feature 17 Imperil 19 Sparkling wine
20 Current unit 21 Shown to be false 23 Experts 25 Shown to be false 26 Full of chutzpah 29 Hip character 31 Anecdotal knowledge 32 Dirty campaign stuff
33 Sappho’s island 36 East, in Essen 37 More rubicund 39 Application form info 40 Islands with Turks 42 Psychedelic drug 43 Squandered 44 Dame Margot of ballet
46 Infiltrators 47 Taken care of 48 Do as directed 50 Melbourne is its capital 52 University official 56 Brainchild 57 Desk 59 Delhi dress
60 Round roofs 61 Thomas Hardy heroine 62 Org. 63 Bottle part 64 Horse’s gait