ROUGH RIDER USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
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TAKE A LOOK AT THE IMPACT YOU’RE MAKING OUT TO SEA
November 8, 2015
WEEK in REVIEW
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) sails along side the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josh Petrosino/Released)
SECDEF
VISITS
by MCSN Chad M. Trudeau
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT
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ecretary of Defense Ash Carter visited the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) today in the South China Sea and met with Sailors and Marines aboard the ship to thank them for their service following more than eight months at sea. During the visit, Carter received a brief covering the operations of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, held a brief press conference, met with Cmdr. Robert Francis, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG-82), and spoke with a group of 200 Sailors and Marines. During his press conference, Carter discussed the U.S. role in security operations in the region. “The American approach to the security structure for Asia is an inclusive one. I believe that discussions with China, military-to-military contact with China and making sure that nobody does anything or has any misunderstandings, is all a critical part of the job of keeping peace and stability out here,” said Carter. “We’re not trying to make divisions. We want China to be part of the security system of Asia, not to stand apart from it.” Speaking to the crew, Carter thanked them for their service and noted the impact they have had on events around the world. “I am so proud to be your Secretary of Defense. You have been at the hinge of everything happening in the strategic history of this era,” said Carter. “First off, you were part of the ISIL fight. That was when you were in the Middle East. Now you are in a completely different part of the world. If you look around this region, there is no NATO, there is no structure that keeps the peace in Asia and yet half of humanity lives here, half of the world’s economy is here, so it is a place of great consequence for America’s future and security. We are what creates reassurance, brings people together and stops the animosity that is very real among these countries.” Following his speech, Carter presented coins to the crew in attendance as more than 200 Sailors and Marines lined up to shake the defense secretary’s hand. “He was very knowledgeable on the region. It was definitely interesting to have him put it in perspective for us,” said Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joseph Evans. “It was nice hearing that someone actually knows and cares about what’s going on with our military.”
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Safety Stand Down
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MWR is hosting 30-min fitness challenges today! Starting at 1130. Stop by to get a free dry fit shirt and to get a good workout. For more details contact AOC Hart.
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Diversity Committee
November is National American Indian Heritage Month! Stay tuned for a special infographic spread in this week’s Rough Rider!
TR hosted a Safety Stand Down training event in the Hangar Bay, Nov. 2. Representatives with SAPR, CSADD, DAPA and more provided safety tips for TR’s upcoming liberty and leave periods.
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Tiger Cruise
Coming up Here’s an update on what TR has in store
Tiger Cruise is approaching! More than 700 Tigers will check onboard TR for her return home. For more information contact your departmental representative!
PRTs will continue through Nov. 13. Be sure to attend your department’s allotted time. For more information on your cardio requirements visit PRIMS and click on the help tab for their calculator feature.
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Fleet and Family
Fleet and Family Support Center is on board providing training and hosting seminars for TR’s return to homeport. For more information and for training times visit the Training SharePoint.
the happs Last week in review
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United Through Reading
United Through Reading recently announced TR as the command to create the most UTR submissions on the East Coast. Be on the lookout for a story and details to come!
ROUGH RIDER RADIO
MWR hosted a Day of the Dead Dash, Nov 1 on the “FRIGHT DECK.” TR’s crew came out for a good time while they ran a 5k and danced during brief intermissions.
TR’s Rough Rider Radio airs daily on ILARTS, channel 94, with their “Daily Radio News,” broadcast. Join TR’s very own Dr. J on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0600. The show features news, sports and music. Don’t forget the “XO’s Happy Hour Show,” on Fridays at 1300 to get your Intel Update *beep bop boop,* Rock News and a crew favorite, Stupid News.
Photos
from around THE strike group
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (October 28, 2015) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kathryn Callahan, from Amarillo, Texas, depresses an auto-lubricator nozzle on the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) prior to a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) October 28, 2015. Farragut, homeported in Mayport, Florida, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 30, 2015) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. USS Forrest Sherman is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor L. Jackson/Released)
U.S. 6th Fleet (October 29, 2015) -- Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeaninne Ignasiak, from Las Cruces, New Mexico, is OC sprayed during Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray qualifications aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Churchill is deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor N. Stinson/ Released)
U.S. 6th Fleet (November 1, 2015) -- Ensign Anthony Garcia, from Lawton, Oklahoma, cooks food for the crew during “Mongolian BBQ Night” aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Churchill is deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor N. Stinson/Released)
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MOVIE TRIVIA
Q: in reservoir dogs, quentin tarantino plays which character?
A: See in the NEXT edition of the Rough Rider. Previous Question: this year marks which anniversary of the original superman movie? Answer: 37th
monday
November 9, 2015
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