USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71 )
ROUGH RIDER October 29, 2017
IN THIS EDITION
Sailing Through the Wake Beat the Heat
Tips for a Successful Por t Call
CONTENTS
STAFF COMMANDING OFFICER Capt. Carlos A. Sardiello EXECUTIVE OFFICER Capt. Fred Goldhammer COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM Andrew Frederick
On the Cover
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. Cmdr. Beth Teach
The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by MC3 Austin Clayton.
ASST. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Lt. j.g. Brittany Stephens SENIOR EDITORS MCCS Misty Hubbard MCC Jay Pugh EDITOR MC1 Michael Russell MC1 John Hetherington MC3 Alex Perlman
Beat the Heat
Staying prepared to succeed in the sweltering heat.
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Photos of the Week
Highlighted photos from TR’s Media Department.
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In the Wake of Wake Island Sailing through American history.
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Enjoying Guam 10
COMMAND OMBUDSMAN
Important information you need for our first port-call.
The History of Guam
A quick look into the background of the Chammoran.
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Rating on the Radar 13
ROUGH RIDER CONTRIBUTORS MC3 Austin Clayton MC3 Jimmi Lee Bruner MC3 Alex Millar MC3 Robyn Melvin MC3 Kyle Peterson MC3 Alex Perlman MC3 Anthony Rivera MC3 Spencer Roberts MC3 Rachael Treon
Putting out fires, the life of a Damage Controlman.
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Beat t he heat
Story by M C3 Racha el USS Theo dore Roos Treon evelt Publi c Affair
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s the heat index soars to the upper 90s, it’s no surprise that Sailors and Marines aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) are struggling to adjust to the new environment. Whether it’s for the work day or a workout, the body needs to be properly prepared to succeed in the heat. “We see heat injuries 3-4 times per week,” said HM2 Wesley Sam, a preventive medicine technician aboard Theodore Roosevelt. “They are all a result of poor nutrition habits, poor sleep hygiene, and lack of proper hydration habits.” Heat injuries such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion can be easily avoided by first focusing on proper hydration. The daily water intake should be half of the body weight in ounces. Although coffee, juices, energy drinks and sodas may contain water, they should not be used as an attempt to hydrate. Tara Redshaw, Theodore Roosevelt’s FITBOSS, encourages everyone to keep track of their water intake by investing in a water bottle, seeing how many ounces it has, and drinking the necessary amount daily. “Everybody is in this mindset where they think they have to push really hard because it’s the PRT cycle,” said Redshaw. “Pushing hard is fantastic, and I encourage you to do so, but only in a safe manner. You should ensure you’ve properly hydrated to prepare your body for the workout ahead.” It’s also important to know the signs and symptoms of dehydration, to include increased thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, low volume of urine, darker urine, headaches and dizziness. Once an individual
feels thirsty the body is already dehydrated. “Take ownership in yourself,” said Redshaw. “If you know you’re going to be working on the flight deck or in a hot confined space all day, then wake up and start your day off drinking water and then have your cup of coffee. Heat injuries do not happen commonly but it’s important to educate yourself so you can identify what’s going on.” Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps, usually affecting the calves, thighs, shoulders, and abdomen. They primarily occur in individuals performing vigorous physical exercise in high temperatures. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body can no longer cool itself after long periods of high heat exposure. Signs and symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid pulse, fatigue, and dizziness or feeling light-headed. As the condition worsens nausea, strong headaches and pale and clammy skin may occur. “Heat injuries are 100 percent preventable simply by adjusting one’s daily habits,” said Sam. “Drink water constantly while decreasing the caffeinated drinks, get as much sleep as possible so your body can recharge, and eat plenty of small snacks throughout the day to keep the energy levels up.” Individuals experiencing symptoms should immediately move to a cool place, take a cool shower, and replace fluids with water. If symptoms do not improve after 30 minutes, then proceed to medical for an evaluation. Preparation and education can help Theodore Roosevelt beat the heat.
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This Week in Review
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1. Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 sit on the flight deck. Photo by MC3 Alex Millar. 2. AWS2 Tomio Seki guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, while picking up cargo during a vertical replenishment. Photo by MC3 Spencer Roberts. 3. Sailors and Marines participate in a 'Zombie Run' 5K run on the flight deck. Photo by MC3 Alex Millar. 4. ACAN Victoria Ramirez treats a simulated abdominal wound during a mass casualty drill. Photo by MC3 Anthony Rivera.
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5. GM2 Travis Chinery, left, and GM3 Roshan Charlton replace targets during a small arms qualification. Photo by MC3 Robyn Melvin. 6. Four F/A-18C Hornets, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, fly in formation over Wake Island and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a U.S. Navy Heritage event. Photo by MC3 Anthony Rivera. 7. Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 rappel from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, on the flight deck. Photo by MC3 Rachael Treon.
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Photo and story by MC3 Anthony Rivera USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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he year was 1941, and word of the Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor was still making its way across the nation. Across the international dateline, dated as Dec. 8, but actually occurring only hours later, another attack by the Japanese was unfolding on the atoll commonly referred to as Wake Island. Outnumbered, a garrison of about 450 Marines defended the island alongside several Sailors and a handful of Soldiers for almost a month. Although the
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battle ended in surrender, the forces stationed on the beach managed to inflict significant damage to the Japanese forces that sought to overtake this strategic island in the Pacific. “There’s definitely a strong Marine heritage with [the island],” said Sgt. Maj. Marcus Fleming, sergeant major of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 and a native of Montgomery, Alabama. VMFA 312 is currently embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and conducted flight
HE WAKE operations over the island Oct. 26, in honor of its history “Even though they lost, you have to have somebody and tie to Navy and Marine heritage. there to fight for [the island],” said Taliferro. “Be “We’re still amphibious in nature,” said Fleming, thankful for what they did back then, fighting for a tiny reflecting on the significance of serving in an embarked little piece of land that seems like it means nothing, but squadron like those who fought on the beaches of Wake actually means a lot.” Island. “We still bring the fight to the enemy from ship to Wake Island currently serves as a vital refueling shore in every clime or place. This deployment is just one station for military aircraft as well as an emergency more chapter in history waiting to be written.” landing area in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Capt. John Taliferro, a Marine pilot assigned “It’s definitely still a strategic island in terms of what we to VMFA 312 and a do in the Pacific,” said Fleming. “I believe that’s why native of Abilene, Texas, we still have the presence there, “We will get tired, we will be participated in an F/A-18 although minimal.” worn down, but as long as we formation fly over of Wake The Battle of Wake Island serves can still breathe, the fight’s on!” Island with pilots from as a reminder that the size of the embarked squadrons aboard enemy is not the deciding factor -Sgt. Maj. Marcus Fleming Theodore Roosevelt. as to who emerges victorious. “It’s definitely a treat that I got to go on that flight The Marines who defended Wake Island’s beaches and be a part of that photo,” said Taliferro. “I was were outnumbered, yet managed to inflict significant humbled to be able to do it. It’s a great deal for me.” damage, repelling the Japanese for almost a month Taliferro flew in formation over the island, before eventually surrendering. Their legacy is carried witnessing first-hand the territory where the battle on today through the Marines who continue to serve occurred. and embark upon journeys to bring the fight to the “It seems like there’s absolutely nothing on the enemy. island,” said Taliferro. “It must have been difficult “My prayer is that we can be as valiant as defending that place against a whole navy.” those men on Wake Island in our own way during the Taliferro described seeing nothing but sand and course of this deployment,” said Fleming. “We will some trees, envisioning the island surrounded by get tired, we will be worn down, but as long as we ships and what the Marines must have gone through can still breathe, the fight’s on!” during the battle. 7
A division of F/A-18C Hornets, assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, fly off the coast of Wake Island during a U.S. Navy Heritage event with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Photo by Lt. Aaron B. Hicks.
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Rating on the Radar
Damage Controlmen Photo and Story by MC3 Robyn Melvin USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
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ne of the first things Sailors learn in the Navy is to take care of the ship, their shipmates and themselves. The Damage Controlman rating was created with the sole purpose of maintaining that goal. The DC rating dates back to 1948 when the Navy combined Firefighters, Carpenter’s Mates, Chemical Warfareman and Painter ratings, according to the Navy’s official recruiting website. The rate was disestablished 24 years later in 1972 and absorbed into the Hull Maintenance Technician rating. During the next 15 years, the Navy recognized the need for a career field that focused solely on maintaining the integrity of the ship and damage control, and in 1987 the rating was reestablished. “The thing I like most about being a DC is that it’s a rating everyone has to know a certain percentage of,” said DCCM Mark Geer, departmental leading chief petty officer of Engineering Department. “Otherwise if a casualty were to happen, we would struggle to recover.” A DC’s primary duties include not only protecting the integrity of the ship and its Sailors, but also teaching fellow shipmates basic techniques to save the ship and minimize personnel casualties. “There are not many DCs on the ship,” said DCFN Taylor Tilson. “That means lot of what we do is training. We can’t be everywhere all of the time. It’s important that we ensure the first responders to a casualty can help save the ship or save a life.” DCs are required to attend to a 10 week “A” school to learn the basics of their job. Their
schooling and real-world experiences from on the job training can qualify a DC for civilian careers like emergency management directors, firefighters, plumbers, and health and safety specialists. According to Geer, being a DC is probably one of the most rewarding jobs that he will ever have. It’s a job that he trains for but never wants to actually have to do. There are 36 DCs aboard the Roosevelt, and thanks to their constant maintenance and in-depth training, Sailors aboard the ship are qualified to protect their ship, shipmates and themselves. “As a DC, I specialize in keeping my ship afloat and my shipmates alive," said Tilson. “That’s a really big thing to be involved in, and it is rewarding to know I play a part.” 13
I HAVE TWO ARMS BUT I ALSO HAVE FOREARMS
Hey XO, don‛t you think you‛re kinda beating a dead horse with this whole AC boundary thing?
Alright so this is the XO, reminding you again to keep those AC boundaries closed.
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Name: HM3 Cyrus Bollinger Hometown: Seattle, Washington Favorite thing about the Navy: Getting paid and the people you work with. Message to the crew: Take it one day at a time. Before you know it, deployment will be over. Favorite food: Pho Favorite movie: Interstellar
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