ROUGH RIDER USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
TUESDAY EDITION
October 13, 2015
TR celebrates the navy’s 240th birthday Ready then, ready now, ready always
YOUR THOUGHTS ON ... 240 YEARS OF NAVAL SERVICE
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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 10, 2015) – An F/A18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)
By MC3 Jennifer Case
TR CELEBRATES
THE NAVY’S 240TH BIRTHDAY
here’s an old adage that says ‘Those who refuse “T to learn from history are destined to repeat it,’” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexis Alvarado. “It’s not restricted to literally repeating it in the historical context but seeing what ways have worked using our diplomacy or military as a means to deter war.” Today marks the 240th birthday of the U.S. Navy, originally established as a fledgling trio of sailing ships now grown in to the world’s most powerful navy. Many members of the Continental Congress opposed the formation of the Continental Navy. The southern delegates, particularly, called the idea radical and didn’t see how it would benefit southern ports. Rhode Island and John Adams were the most ardent supporters of establishing a navy with the aspiration of protecting coastline communities and interrupting British advances. “This surprises me, knowing that the Navy is the backbone of our nation,” said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Randy Limerick. “The projection of power helps to protect ourselves and our allies.” While Congress was debating, General George Washington sent a report that he enlisted three ships to intercept British ships. The debate dissolved on October 13, 1775. The United States now owned a very small fleet, the decision whether or not to arm them for battle was simple.
“It was essential to winning the Revolutionary War,” said Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Gino Antonio Garcia. “America would not have won without an intrepid naval force. It also boosted morale among the ground forces.” The goal was never to defeat the British on the sea, but to interrupt their operations and cut off their supply lines. The impact of the new Continental Navy in the war was minimal, but its historic influence was significant. “It was aptly timed,” said Alvarado. “[The colonies] wanted the British to not get their armaments and stop them from conducting their missions against us. We just finished four or five months in the [Arabian] Gulf making sure that ISIS could not conduct their operations. [The crew aboard Theodore Roosevelt] should be taking [the birthday] to heart because we are doing the same thing we did 240 years ago.” According to the Navy’s official website, navy.mil, the mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. “I think [the slogan, ready then, ready now, ready always] does a good job to convey our overall mission and message,” said Garcia. “We are a diverse branch of the military, we are a sea power, and we have Marines and SEALs. We really were ready then, we’re ready now and ready always. I think it is perfect.”
YOUR THOUGHTS
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I feel an immense amount of pride and patriotism to be a part of something with such a powerful history and to be a part of what continues to keep our country one of the safest and most powerful countries in the world. I come from a family with a history of accomplishing great things, and feel extremely fortunate to have been so lucky in my life. Joining the Navy felt like the perfect way to give back to my country while still forging my own path to success; a path my family can be proud of. MA2 JOSE CRUZ
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It feels so cool to be a part of something that’s been around for so long. Every year on the Navy’s birthday it should be a giant party with fireworks, especially if you’re on deployment on the TR! YNSN TAYLOR GOLAY
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Wow! The Navy’s been around for so long! It feels good knowing I’m a part of something that has so much history. The Navy’s changed a lot, for the good though. YNSN TARRIS JOHNSON
I’m proud to fight for my country. Happy birthday Navy! SN ALEXANDER PHILIPS
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I feel like we have a pretty awesome navy considering how young it is compared to other navies. I joined the Navy because I feel, as an American citizen, I have not only the obligation but the privilege to serve and protect our country from anyone who wishes to do harm to my family, friends and fellow Americans. Happy birthday to the greatest gosh-darn Navy ever to sail the seven seas. Hooyah ‘murica! MASN NOAH IGNACIO
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HOME What your family is saying.
You’re doing a great job keep it up. My niece was on your ship.
I’m humbled to be a part of any organization with so much pride and heritage. Still, after 240 years, the Navy continuously changes and evolves for the peoples’ rights and freedoms. YN1 ELIJAH BENNETT
Curtis Gorham October 6
I see my Tay! Always helping others! Proud of her!
Laura Howard October 6
Happy Birthday Courtney Cordova who works 3rd shift, but I hope she at least got a piece of cake!!!!
Happy birthday Navy! I honestly didn’t know it was so old. I joined the Navy to serve and am the first female in my family to serve. I wanted to make a difference or die trying. I am honored to be able to celebrate this day as a United States Sailor. Y NSN MAHLONE MARTIN
Susan Willis October 6
Awesome...so proud of our military!
Christina Lennig Smith October 9 You guys stay safe and be well. Have a safe tour of duty and return home safe. Kimberly Ryder October 10
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NAVY NEWS
Navy Announces Rollout and Wear Dates for Upcoming Uniform Changes By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office
Washington (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Personnel released NAVADMIN 236/15 Oct. 9, which announces several key uniform changes. The Navy has been working to meet Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ plans to redesign several uniform elements for Sailors that improve uniformity across the force as well as improve the function and fit of their uniforms. Several wear-tests have been conducted and the Navy has incorporated Sailors’ feedback into the final uniform and cover designs announced Friday. NAVADMIN 236/15 provides detailed information on the upcoming uniform changes and rollout plans, including: * Unisex covers
o Effective immediately, the Alternative Combination Cover (ACC) and current male combination cover for officers and CPOs can now be worn by both men and women in service dress uniforms. o The ACC is now available in Navy Exchange (NEX) Uniform Stores and through the call center. o All Officers and Chiefs will be required to wear either the ACC or current male Combination Cover Oct. 31, 2016.
o The enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, is available for wear by E-6 and below April 2016, and must be worn in service dress whites (Oct. 31, 2016) and service dress blue (Jan. 1, 2020). o Recruit Training Command (RTC) will begin issuing the Dixie Cup to all recruits beginning April 2016. * Redesigned E-6 & below Service Dress Blue (SDB) o Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, Recruit Training Command
(RTC) will begin issuing the redesigned SDBs for E6 and below. o Jumper style for both men and women. o The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of uniform. o Both men’s and women’s uniform pants will have the traditional 13 buttons, though they will not be functional. o Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. For more details on all the uniform changes and requirements see NAVADMIN 236/15 at www. npc.navy.mil For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2015) Children wave goodbye to their father, Lt. Chris Robinson, deploying aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amy M. Ressler/Released)
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 9, 2015) Lt. Joe Schultz, left, from Northridge, Calif., conducts a dress-blue uniform inspection on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)
NAVY NEWS
Navy Public Health Review Update: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Moving Ahead with Environmental Sampling Plan By NS Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs
Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC), Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), and Navy Facilities Engineering Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE), visited NS Guantanamo Bay Sept. 25-29 to develop the sampling plan, which will be conducted over the course of the next several months and into 2016. The first sampling efforts will be conducted during the week of Oct. 9-16 and again from Oct. 30 to Nov. 10. Additional sampling will be conducted after the new year. Results of the sampling will help complete some of the data gaps that were identified in initial assessments that were conducted last month.
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (NNS) -Environmental sampling will begin the week of Oct. 9 as part of the ongoing public health review being conducted on Camp Justice, the site of the Office of Military Commissions (OMC) located at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay. “The sampling plan is intended to fill gaps in data identified in an earlier Public Health Review Report for the OMC facilities,” said Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper. “We want to ensure that the appropriate action is being taken so we can continue to provide quality living and working spaces.” A team of experts from the Navy and Marine
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2015) Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Trevor Thompson, a member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, flies the American flag during a skydiving demonstration at the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show. The Navy Parachute Team is based in San Diego and performs aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo by James Woods/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is conducting follow-on sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anderson W. Branch)
HOMETOWN HERO
Autumn Sulewski
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE
DEPT/DIV: Supply HOMETOWN: Pipe Creek, Texas WHY SHE CHOSE THE NAVY: Runs in the family. HER FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: The abundance of opportunity. PROUDEST NAVY MOMENT: Re-designating to human resorces. SHOUT OUT: Shout out to my family back home and to my check out buddy.
FUN
FACT
I once worked as a Looney Toons character in Texas.
HOMETOWN HERO
Christian Harris AIRMAN
DEPT/DIV: AIR/V-1 HOMETOWN: Plano, Texas WHY HE CHOSE THE NAVY:
To travel and follow in my grandfather’s footsteps.
HIS FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: The experiences and all of the friends I’ve made.
PROUDEST NAVY MOMENT: Going to England and becoming crash crewman qualified.
SHOUT OUT: Shout out to Crash and Salvage and to my friends and family in Texas.
FUN
FACT
I play the saxophone.
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