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Team Vinson, I got a chance to fly with the world famous Sun Kings of VAW-116 this week! It was great to get back in the aircraft after many years and to see how far the software and systems have advanced. It was also a treat to fly with one of the young junior officers who was in my E-2C squadron some nine years ago. He and the other Naval Flight Officer (NFO) in the back were helping to manage the battle against ISIS. The Hawkeye crews do a fantastic job coordinating, tasking and managing the airborne fuel and airspace. The maintainers of VAW116 do an equally fantastic job taking care of their aircraft and making it all possible--interestingly, a few of their aircraft are the same aircraft I flew many years ago when I was an E-2C Skipper. As I walked up to the aircraft, the maintainers were lined up next to the aircraft--it is a proud tradition the squadron carries out and a great way to shake their hands and personally thank the maintainers for their efforts.

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I also enjoyed being able to see the entire CARL Vinson flight deck team perform from the perspective of the aircrew. It truly is a team effort to launch so many aircraft off the flight deck every day--our flight deck teams do it flawlessly day in and day out. The raw power of the cat stroke and the steam that propels the catapult pistons and aircraft down the deck is a truly impressive feeling--thanks Reactor Department for that highly reliable slug of steam. The mission was very interesting, and was capped off by listening to the pilots visually acquire other aircraft in the overhead pattern prior to landing, knock out the landing checklist, and manipulate the Hawkeye behind the ship for the landing. The squadron Executive Officer, with many hours of experience and truly one of the best “ball fliers” with the highest landing grades in the air wing, was the copilot and gave me tutorial of the glass cockpit--a significant upgrade since the last time I flew in the Hawkeye. One of their newest junior pilots was at the controls for the landing and flew a great pass at the ship--catching the 3 wire to receive an “OK 3 wire” grade from the landing signals officers (an OK is a great pass). We hosted several news agencies this week from France, Belgium, Australia, Bahrain, England and

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Jordan. CAG and I had a chance to sit down and discuss our efforts in the fight against ISIS. As I told them and I’ll relay to you, the awesome firepower that launches off the deck of the CARL VINSON day in and day out is like no other. The teamwork that it takes to make everything function; to orchestrate launching more than 70 sorties a day; the expertise required to build the precision guided bombs so they hit their target with extreme accuracy and detonate every time; the maintenance on our complex machinery that ensures all our communications, engineering equipment, aircraft, launch and recovery equipment functions properly all the time--it is truly awe-inspiring. You probably read in the papers the support air power gave to the forces in Tikrit. All our Sailors on board provided the support to make those strikes happen. I’m often asked by the reporters how we’re doing in the fight against ISIS. My usual response is: 1) ISIS started fighting like an army and now they act like a terrorist organization with booby traps, IEDs and suicide bombers 2) At one point ISIS was on the offensive, now they are clearly on the defensive digging in, building trenches and trying to hold the territory they have or 3) It is hard to govern, provide daily services and establish a caliphate when you have to look over your shoulder wondering where the next airstrike will come from. Pretty much sums it up! I truly enjoyed being able to participate in the air wing’s success. Look for an email from me regarding successful tips for finishing our last C5F port visit in Dubai. You have certainly earned the time off and I expect you to enjoy yourself safely and responsibly. I fully expect team VINSON to complete the liberty mission in this theater on a flawless note. All the best! CAPT “T”

Step Up and Step In: Team Vinson Participates In Bystander Intervention Training Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Curtis D. Spencer

SS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 Sailors participated in training aimed at educating and preparing them to stop behaviors that fall outside Navy core values while promoting a culture in which bystander intervention is accepted, expected, implemented and supported. Chief Damage Controlman Xavier King and Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Jillian Willis, trainers assigned to the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), came on board during the week of March 16 to bring bystander intervention training to Team Vinson. “Basically, we came to teach a strategy that motivates and mobilizes people to act when they see or hear the signs of an inappropriate or unsafe situation,” King said. “The strategy teaches Sailors how to recognize these situations.” The interactive training separates bystander intervention into four main categories: understanding the term, recognizing situations that require intervention, tips and techniques for intervention and assisting Sailors in recognizing themselves as capable to intervene. “The Navy is better off when bystander intervention is the norm,” Willis said. “It eliminates all the hazing, sexual harassment and sexual assault issues. The overall goal is to move past these problems and to make a better Navy we can all be proud to serve.” Junior and senior Sailors, from Seaman Recruit and up attended the seminar. The issues covered during the training have a potential to develop without regard for rank, rate or station. “This training benefits everyone,” Willis said. “Everyone from E-1 to O-10 should be a part of it. We even benefit as instructors. It is very rewarding to help Sailors understand the avenues they have to help others.” With a crew of more than 5,000 Sailors it would not be

Chief Damage Controlman Xavier King speaks to Sailors during a bystander intervention training session on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Sailors watch a video during bystander intervention training on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

possible to have all hands attend the training, but the CPPD representatives had this contingency built into their lesson plan. “We are conducting this training with select members of all departments and divisions,” Willis said. “Once these Sailors have the knowledge they will bring it back to their shops and conduct the training to ensure the message reaches everyone.” Regardless of where a Sailor is in their Navy career, they must watch out for their shipmates, King explained. The biggest challenge as trainers is getting Sailors to buy into the prescribed strategy. Once this is achieved, the largest amount of people can benefit, according to King and Willis. “I am really glad I was able to attend this training,” said Yeoman Seaman Frank Christmas. “The information was extremely relevant. I think I learned ways of handling situations I see everyday a little bit better. I don’t believe you need to have a collar device to be a leader and the things we talked about today reinforced that. This training will have a long-standing benefit to my career.”

Chief Damage Controlman Xavier King, far left, and Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Jillian Willis speak to Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Anna Sparks after bystander intervention training.

Our Lips are Sealed: The Importance of OPSEC Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James P. Bleyle Graphics courtesy of Navy.mil

hile Team Vinson operates in hostile waters answering the nation’s call, as history has proven, it is a must for every Sailor to understand the importance of practicing good Operational Security (OPSEC). During the Vietnam War, it was believed there was a mole in the U.S. ranks. Pilots would attack targets without receiving kill confirmations. After a thorough internal investigation it was discovered, much to the surprise of U.S. forces, that it wasn’t a mole. Pilots flying the missions were checking in on the same frequencies using the same call signs before every attack run. The enemy simply listened to the broadcast to determine exactly when and where the U.S. forces would attack next, and would move to safety before they arrived. Thus, OPSEC has been strongly enforced, throughout the U.S. military, to fight a changing and growing threat. “OPSEC is the process by which we protect unclassified but sensitive information,” said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Michael Clements, OW division leading petty officer on board Carl Vinson. “By following OPSEC guidelines, you can literally save lives; just by doing something as simple as being careful about what you post to any social media website or being careful about what you write in letters home. The enemy has ways to get a hold of this information, and can use it to harm your shipmates.” With a rise in popularity of social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, enemies of the U.S. are adapting their intelligence gathering tactics to stay with the times, and OPSEC guidelines are reflecting that change. “Carl Vinson’s Facebook page has over 100,000 likes now,” Clements said. “If someone were to post the wrong information on the wall, such as the commanding officer’s location, or plans for when we were pulling into port, it isn’t a stretch to think that the enemy could see it. Out of that 100,000 likes, some of them are definitely going to be unfriendly, just waiting for a slip up.” Because of this threat, the Navy has implemented several ways to keep service members up to date on how to fight the enemy using OPSEC guidelines, such as NKO courses and the Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) OPSEC course. “I ask that Sailors don’t post anything to social media that they wouldn’t say directly to the enemy,” Clements said. “And most importantly, teach your families about OPSEC as well. We are the hard targets out here in theater, and so it’s not only our social media sites that are being monitored, but our families’ as well. It’s crucial for Sailors to not post anything the enemy can use against us.”

Amelia Earhart: Born to Fly Story and photos courtesy of ameliaearhart.com

hen 10-year-old Amelia Mary Earhart saw her first plane at a state fair, she was not impressed. “It was a thing of rusty wire and wood and looked not at all interesting,” she dismissively said. It wasn’t until she attended a stunt-flying exhibition, almost a decade later, that she became seriously interested in aviation. A pilot spotted Earhart and her friend, who were watching from an isolated clearing, and dove at them. “I am sure he said to himself, ‘Watch me make them scamper,’” she exclaimed. Earhart, who felt a mixture of fear and pleasure, stood her ground. As the plane swooped by, something inside her awakened. “I did not understand it at

Photo of Amelia Earhart before one of her many flights. (Photo circa 1930)

the time,” she admitted, “but I believe that little red airplane said something to me as it swished by.” On December 28, 1920, pilot Frank Hawks gave her a ride that would forever change her life. “By the time I had got two or three hundred feet off the ground, I knew I had to fly.” Although Earhart’s convictions were strong, challenging, prejudicial, and financial obstacles awaited her, but the former tomboy was no stranger to disapproval or doubt. Defying conventional feminine behavior, a young Earhart climbed trees, “belly slammed” her sled to start it downhill,

and hunted rats with a .22 rifle. She also kept a scrapbook of newspaper clippings about successful women in predominantly male-oriented fields, including film direction and production, law, advertising, management, and mechanical engineering. After graduating from Hyde Park High School in 1915, Earhart attended Ogontz, a girl’s finishing school in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She left in the middle of her second year to work as a nurse’s aide in a military hospital in Canada during WWI, attended college, and later became a social worker at Denison House, a settlement house in Boston. Earhart took her first flying lesson on January 3, 1921 and, in six months, managed to save enough money to buy her first plane. The second-hand Kinner Airster was a two-seater biplane painted bright yellow—Earhart named her newest obsession “The Canary” and used it to set her first women’s record by rising to an altitude of 14,000 feet. One afternoon in April 1928, a phone call came for Earhart at work. “I’m too busy to answer just now,” she said. After hearing that it was important, Earhart relented, though she thought it was a prank. It wasn’t until the caller supplied excellent references that she realized the man was serious. “How would you like to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic?” he asked, to which Earhart promptly replied, “Yes!” After an interview in New York with the project coordinators, including book publisher and publicist George P. Putnam, she was asked to join pilot Wilmer “Bill” Stultz and co-pilot/mechanic Louis E. “Slim” Gordon. The team left Trepassey Harbor, Newfoundland, in a Fokker F7 named Friendship (on June 17, 1928), and arrived at Burry Port, Wales approximately 21 hours later. Their landmark flight made headlines worldwide because three pilots had died within the year trying to be that first women to fly across the Atlantic. When the crew returned to the United States, they were greeted with a ticker-tape parade in New York and a reception held by President Calvin Coolidge at the White House. From then on, Earhart’s life revolved around flying—to start, she placed third at the Cleveland Women’s Air Derby, later nicknamed the “Powder Puff Derby” by Will Rogers. As fate would have it, George Putnam entered her life, too. The two developed a friendship during preparation for the Atlantic crossing and were married February 7th, 1931. Intent on retaining her independence, she referred to the marriage as a “partnership” with “dual control.” Together, they worked on secret plans for Earhart to become the first woman and the second person to fly solo the Atlantic. On May 20th, 1932, five years to the day after Lindbergh, she took off from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Paris. Strong north winds, icy conditions, and mechanical

Photo of Amelia Earhart after a flight. (Photo circa 1935)

problems plagued the flight and forced her to land in a pasture near Londonderry, Ireland. “After scaring most of the cows in the neighborhood,” she said, “I pulled up in a farmer’s back yard.” As word of her flight spread, the media surrounded her, both overseas and in the United States. President Herbert Hoover presented Earhart with a gold medal from the National Geographic Society. Congress awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross-the first ever given to a woman. At the ceremony, Vice President Charles Curtis praised her courage, saying she displayed “heroic courage and skill as a navigator at the risk of her life.” Earhart felt the flight proved that men and women were equal in “jobs requiring intelligence, coordination, speed, coolness, and willpower.” In the years that followed, Earhart continued to reach new heights, setting an altitude record for autogyros of 18,415 feet that stood for years. On January 11, 1935, she became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific from Honolulu to Oakland, California. Chilled during the 2,408-mile flight, she unpacked a thermos of hot chocolate. “Indeed,” she murmured, “that was the most interesting cup of chocolate I have ever had, sitting up eight thousand feet over the middle of the Pacific Ocean quite alone.” Later that year, she was the first to solo from Mexico City to Newark. A large crowd “overflowed the field” and rushed Earhart’s plane. “I was rescued from my plane by husky policemen, one of whom, in the ensuing melee, took possession of my right arm and another of my left leg.” The officers headed for a police car, but chose different routes. “The arm-holder started to go one way, while he who clasped my leg set out in the opposite direction. The result provided the victim with a fleeting taste of the tortures of the rack. But, at that,” she said good-naturedly, “it was fine to be home again.” In 1937, as Earhart neared her 40th birthday, she was ready for a monumental, and final, challenge: she wanted

to be the first woman to fly around the world. Despite a botched attempt in March that severely damaged her plane, a determined Earhart had the twin engine Lockheed Electra rebuilt. “I have a feeling that there is just about one more good flight left in my system, and I hope this trip is it,” she said. On June 1st, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan departed from Miami and began the 29,000-mile journey. By June 29th, when they landed in Lae, New Guinea, all but 7,000 miles had been completed. Frequently inaccurate maps had made navigation difficult for Noonan, and their next hop—to Howland Island—was by far the most challenging. Located 2,556 miles from Lae in the mid-Pacific, Howland Island is a mile and a half long and a half-mile wide. Every unessential item was removed from the plane to make room for additional fuel, which gave Earhart approximately 274 extra miles. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter ITASCA, their radio contact, was stationed just offshore of Howland Island. Two other U.S. ships, ordered to burn every light on board, were positioned along the flight route as markers. “Howland is such a small spot in the Pacific that every aid to locating it must be available,” Earhart emphasized. On July 2nd, At 10 am local time, zero Greenwich time, the pair took off. Despite ideal weather reports, they flew into overcast skies and intermittent rain showers. This made Noonan’s favored method of tracking, celestial navigation, difficult. As dawn neared, Earhart called the ITASCA, reporting “cloudy weather, cloudy.” In later transmissions, Earhart asked the ITASCA to take bearings on her. The ITASCA sent her a steady stream of transmissions but she could not hear them. Her radio transmissions, irregular through most of the flight, were faint or interrupted with static. At 7:42 am, the Itasca picked up the message, “We must be on you, but we cannot see you. Fuel is running low. Been unable to reach you by radio. We are flying at 1,000 feet.” The ship tried to reply, but the plane seemed not to hear. At 8:45, Earhart reported, “We are running north and south.” Nothing further was heard from her. A rescue attempt immediately commenced and became the most extensive air and sea search in naval history. On July 19th, after spending $4 million and scouring 250,000 square miles of ocean, the United States government reluctantly called off the operation. In 1938, a lighthouse was constructed on Howland Island in her memory, and across the United States, streets, schools, and airports are named after Earhart. Her birthplace, Atchison, Kansas, became a virtual shrine to her memory. Amelia Earhart awards and scholarships are given out every year. Despite many theories, there is no doubt, however, that the world will always remember Amelia Earhart for her courage, vision, and ground-breaking achievements, both in aviation and for women. In a letter to her husband, written in case a dangerous flight proved to be her last, her brave spirit was clear. “Please know I am quite aware of the hazards,” she said. “I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”

Things to do in Dubai Burj Al Arab

Truth is, there’s no such thing as a seven-star establishment; you can’t officially go higher than five. The Burj Al Arab’s seven-star rating may be an urban myth that got out of hand, but nothing dominates the Dubai skyline and tourists’ imagination quite like it. The only way to get inside without paying for a room is to book a table at one of the hotel’s costly eateries.

The Gold Souk

Whether or not you’re ready to buy, a stroll through the Gold Souk is a must. The stores also offer platinum, diamonds and occasionally silver. The government keeps tight control over the quality of all the merchandise, so rest assured your purchases will be genuine.

The Traditional Dubai

While a lot of the city has been demolished in the relentless drive toward the future, one neighborhood harks back to the quiet fishing village that once was. The Bastakia Quarter, which is located between the Dubai Creek and the buzzing Bur Dubai district, is a mini maze of wind-towered buildings, which have been transformed into art galleries and cafés. Once refreshed, weave through the textile souk, where you’ll find magnificent bolts of fabric, and on to the Creek where you can either join the commuters abra (water taxi) ride across the water or hire your own boat for a scenic tour of the waterway. Back in port, head to the small but interesting Dubai Museum to see how oil and ambition mixed to make this modern oasis. If you get hungry again, check out Bastakiah Nights, an atmospheric Lebanese restaurant with a great rooftop area.

Ski Dubai

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Shopping Malls

The Souk Madinat inside the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel boasts its own waterway to transfer people from its shops, bars and restaurants to the neighboring clutch of hotels. The gargantuan Mall of the Emirates has an indoor ski slope with real snow. The recently opened Khan Murjan souk claims to be an example of “Islamic authenticity, unparalleled in the region”; it connects the Wafi Mall, home of Chanel, Marks & Spencer and Montblanc, with the Raffles Hotel. All may be surpassed by the Mall of Arabia, which is the largest mall in the world at 10 million sq. ft., complete with dino-park called Restless Planet.

Golf

Golf is an obsession in Dubai. If you want to rub elbows with celebrities on the green, try the courses designed by Colin Montgomerie and Ernie Els. Better yet, head to the city’s most famous course, the Emirates Golf Club, where the annual Dubai Desert Classic is hosted. It’s a stunning course, whose 18th hole has one of the finest approaches in the world. Almost as impressive is the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, which has a challenging par-72 course along with a fun “pitch-n-putt” course, plus an impressive clubhouse whose architecture echoes that of the Sydney Opera House. Tee times go quickly, so you’d be wise to book in advance, especially if you want to be among the first to take a swing at Tiger’s tees: the first holes designed by Woods.

Man-Made Islands

The most audacious of all of Dubai’s megaprojects is the collection of reclaimed islands just off-shore and the palm-tree shaped Palm Jumeirah, which the city bills as the eighth wonder of the world. There are two more islands, Jebel Ali and Deira, in varying stages of development. Jebel Ali will feature a breakwater that spells out a line of poetry by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Last, but certainly not least, is The World, an archipelago of islands that forms a world map in miniature; the islands are for sale, so if you can afford it, you can buy a “country” for yourself.

The Beach

You’ll definitely want to see the shore while you’re in town. Most beach hotels have partitioned off the majority of the sand, so if you’re not staying on the Jumeirah beach strip, your best bet is Al Mamzar, a public beach near the neighboring emirate of Sharjah. Other good alternatives are Jumeirah Beach Park with its small coffee shops or the free stretch of sand running the length of Umm Suqeim, known as Kite Beach due to its popularity with the city’s kite-surfers. If you insist on a more luxurious beach experience, then a few hotels will allow you to sit on their sand for a fee: Try Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.

The Desert

A visit to the desert isn’t as peaceful as you’d think. The desolate Sahara this is not. The easiest way to get at the dunes outside the city is on a four-wheel-drive safari. The tours are incredibly popular, but your enjoyment will depend on your tolerance for being thrown around the sand in a Jeep, touristy barbecues in the desert replete with a belly dancer and henna painting services and lots of other tourists. If you can handle all three, then Blue Banana has a number of expeditions offered. If you just want to see some sand head out to the plush desert escape Bab Al Shams. Here you can sit on the rooftop and enjoy a cocktail as the sun dips below the dunes

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Resiliency and Team Vinson Sailors By Yvette Currie, USS Carl Vinson deployed resiliency counselor

ailors who report doing well on the ship share similar qualities and tendencies. Trends I’ve observed while clinically treating Sailors 5-6 days a week for the past 7 months aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) are as follows: • They tend to set goals for themselves here - getting their qualifications, saving money and getting out of debt. • They have a strategy for handling irritating people. They mentally rehearse, like athletes do, how they are going to sidestep taking tone, eye contact, or rude comments to heart. Then, they practice. It’s essentially a form of emotional aikido. • They get creative in how they will flip the script, when the inevitable agitation happens and they consider the origins of that rude comment or hard eye contact may have to do with the other person’s recent bout with the double dragon, marriage, or argument with a coworker. • They meditate, work out, write, read, and/or confide in at least one person. • They take a proactive approach and an active role in their lives, coping, survival, and happiness on this ship. It isn’t an accident. It’s reviewed, rehearsed, and strategized. Some do it every morning. Yes, it’s like a second job.

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They look for alternatives when discouraged. They may go hide out in their rack, for awhile, but they come back again, and try something new. Somewhere, somehow, the Sailors showing the highest rates of resiliency are also finding something to laugh at and laugh about. The sense of humor, whether evolving from some of the darkest moments and corners during this deployment, or from some other unknown place, consistently shows up sometimes sharper and wittier than ever. If these trends are intriguing, yet seemingly elusive for you, come talk to me about it.

Yvette Currie, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) deployed resiliency counselor.

Message from Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, director, Navy Staff As you are all aware, this week 36 of our shipmates’ names and addresses were posted on a website claiming to be friendly to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) cause. While Department of Defense (DoD) and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) have not found evidence of operational planning or an imminent threat, there is little doubt that this gesture has caused concern and anxiety specifically for those on the list, their families and shipmates and more generally to the force. To inform conversations with Sailors and their families, I want to address some of the most common concerns we’re hearing across the Fleet. This incident is a reminder of the importance we individually have to place on our personal safety and operations security. The guidance shared with Sailors in their sustained and cyclic training remains valid. stay aware, stay vigilant and be prudent about the

information you share. Standing guidance for our web pages and command social media accounts remain valid as well-there is not a need to make a change. Ongoing intelligence and law enforcement assessments continue to reinforce that sharing information smartly and with due caution remains safe-this includes dealings with vetted U.S. and international media. If anything changes or new intelligence becomes available, we will pass that information via the appropriate channels. We serve in the most dynamic and powerful Navy on earth, made possible by our Sailors’ efforts and the support of their families. Taking the time to discuss this issue, to place it in the appropriate context, will help ease anxiety and focus responsive effort on productive, appropriate and necessary measures. This approach serves our Sailors and their families best.

Lt. Cmdr. Lawry, The Ultimate Female Firefighter By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez

n 1948, Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act granting women permanent status in the military, subjecting them to military authority and regulations, and entitling them to veteran’s benefits. Acts such as these have allowed women to make strides in the military and have helped them to defy the misconception that clerical and nursing jobs are the only ones they are able to handle. While the role of damage control assistant (DCA) has often been a position held by males, Lt. Cmdr. Tiffanie L. Lawry, Carl Vinson’s DCA, has effectively broken that mold throughout her naval career. In 1993, Congress authorized women to serve on combat ships, paving the way for women to fill male-dominated positions such as the DCA. Initially women were not allowed to occupy roles in the nuclear power field, and even while laws continued to be passed in their favor, they were only able to become instructors. “When I joined the Navy in 1999, I was one of only four women in this field,” said Lawry. “It’s mind boggling to think that women weren’t allowed to do this before and now we are making history.” As decisions were made and laws were passed, the road toward full integration and equality was still rough. Lawry remembers when she was first starting off in her field. “When I first joined the Navy, my master chief refused to talk to me,” said Lawry. “I tried bringing it up with my chain of command but they ignored me.” The resistance Lawry faced gave her the drive she needed to keep going. “It was frustrating because I was trying to learn my job, but I was being kept down by the glass ceiling I was trying to break,” said Lawry. “Being a woman in the nuclear power field was a steep climb, but I was determined to make it.” Several strong and supportive women played an important role in the development of Lawry’s superior level of

Lt. Cmdr. Tiffanie L. Lawry, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) damage control assistant cheers for Sailors participating in a damage control olympics on the ship. (Photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class James Vazquez)

Lt. Cmdr. Tiffanie L. Lawry, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) damage control assistant

determination. “My grandmother is the backbone of my family and she taught us that you have to study and work hard to get what you want,” said Lawry. She continues, “Her words inspired my mother and my aunt to seek education. They both earned master’s degrees in the segregated south. My mother became a nurse and my aunt a scientist for NASA. They were the examples that showed me I could become whatever I wanted to be.” The future of women in the nuclear power field looks bright in Lawry’s eyes. “For a carrier to be the DCA it’s at an executive officer level,” said Lawry. “It’s a senior position so you would have to be in at least 15 years, so more and more women are able to start fulfilling those roles.” Being one of the few women in her field, Lawry has learned to deal with a lot of ups and downs. “To tread down a path that has not been tread before means there will always be conflicts,” said Lawry. “But in the long run it’s worth it. It’s amazing to accomplish things nobody has ever accomplished before.” Her advice to the current and future women in the Navy, “Don’t take the opportunities you now have for granted, there were a lot of women who worked hard to make them available.”

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Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James P. Bleyle

here’s an old saying that reads: “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” With this in mind, service members will see a change in this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. In earlier iterations of the program, Sailors would bring their tax information to a trained team of VITA representatives, who would file their taxes for them. The process was easier on the Sailor, but it didn’t prepare them for the possibility of having to complete their taxes themselves. “We’re now more about empowering Sailors to file their own taxes,” said Lt. Omer Duru, discipline officer and VITA coordinator on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). “The primary purpose of VITA is to assist service members and their dependants with filing their taxes prior to the April 15 deadline, or assisting service members that are currently deployed to a combat area to file after the deadlines.” All active-duty service members and dependants are eligible for assistance in filing their taxes through VITA. “I will help anyone file their own, but for multiple reasons, I can’t take on actually filing anyone’s taxes on board,” Duru said. “Our office is not equipped to take on the amount of people’s personally identifying information that would be required to file the taxes of the entire command.” The benefits of this program don’t just end at learning a new skill. Sailors deployed to a combat zone are exempt from the tax-filing deadline. They have 180 days after April 15, plus however much time they have spent in theatre. This equates to multiple months after the ship pulls in to San Diego to file a tax return, and Sailors can get help applying for this exemption through the VITA program, explained Duru. “It’s fulfilling to see a junior Sailor learn how to do something as complex as filing their own taxes,” Duru said. “There are a surprising number of people that don’t have a good handle on that, and it’s nice to see a Sailor growing. We are deployed now, but there is still a lot of stuff going on back home that Sailors need to deal with. If I can facilitate at least some of those things and help our Sailors concentrate on the mission, then I feel like I’m helping the overall mission, and that’s a great feeling.” For more information about resources available to Sailors who need to file their taxes, visit www.militaryonesource.mil for assistance.

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Lt. Omer Duru, discipline officer and VITA coordinator on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) educates Legalman 2nd Class Ashley Alsberry on the VITA tax information website. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez.)

Tax Facts: April 15th: Deadline for filing tax return without an extension.

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Keeping Vinson Safe Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Menah

ife for every Sailor aboard a forward-deployed aircraft carrier like USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) can be dangerous, with unseen hazards waiting at every passageway, ladderwell or work center. For Carl Vinson’s safety department, it is a full-time effort to ensure the crew’s safety in all aspects of shipboard life. “Our job is to make sure that everyone on board has the right to an honest day’s work,” said Lt. Kristen Ayala, the ship’s industrial hygiene officer and

assistant safety officer. “It’s important to make sure Sailors can do that work and not worry about getting injured or getting sick from it. We are in a military working environment, and though we may be exposed to some hazards, it’s important to keep that at a safe level.” Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Ashley Wilson, training petty officer for the safety department, added that the safety department plays an important role in just about every work center on the ship, making sure that proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used and ensuring each department’s compliance with Navy Occupational Safety and Health Standards (NAVOSH) instructions. “We monitor and track every single mishap and accident that happens on the ship and we document it,” said Wilson. “Whether we are roving, spot-checking, or reprimanding a Sailor for sliding down a ladderwell, we have to make sure we maintain accountability as well as the checks and balances that are required to keep the crew safe.” As Carl Vinson makes its way closer to the end of its nearly 10-month deployment, it is important for Sailors to stay mission-ready by doing their job safely and thoroughly, according to Ayala. “Complacency is definitely the buzzword around the ship, and it’s more than apparent in all of our trackers and statistics,” said Ayala. “Every day is different with its own challenges and nuances. It’s important to be alert, whether you’re on the flight deck or if you’re working somewhere in the skin of the ship. Everyone has different challenges and it’s the thought of a routine that will get you into a dangerous mindset.” The safety department works to educate Sailors on proper PPE usage and shipboard safety from day one, beginning in indoctrination training, according to Wilson. “Unlike any other platforms, on Carl Vinson, we are privileged to have an entire department dedicated to safety,” said Ayala. “This is no one’s collateral duty, this is what we do dayin and day-out. Though safety may not be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, without it, the command would not be able to perform to its maximum potential.” Carl Vinson’s safety department will be a fundamental resource for the crew as the ship makes its way back to homeport in San Diego for its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period.

ABEAN Jacob Dearmont Date: Mar. 23 Dept: Air

IT3 Kevin Parada Date: Mar. 24 Dept: Combat Systems

ABEAN Dearmont performs planned and corrective maintenance on five arresting gear engines and associated topside equipment. His overall efforts have contributed to the mishap-free recovery of 8,621 fixed-wing aircraft and an impressive 99 percent equipment availability rate during the 2014-15 Western Pacific deployment. He displays a “can do” attitude at all times. His recent qualification on the arresting gear engine has improved the rotation of his work-center’s qualified watch standers, resulting in greater flexibility among engine operators.

IT3 Parada managed a seven-member watch team in the construction, operation and quality control of 125 voice and data surface and air circuits. As electronic key management System alternate, he ensures the proper day-to-day handling of 112 line items and 134 pieces of Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment. As repair parts petty officer, he ensures repair parts are in stock for three work centers and keeps habitability supplies readily available for three divisional berthing spaces.

DECKPLATE DIALOGUES If you could meet any woman in history who would it be and why?

SN Kyle Gravelle

“Rosa Parks, because she started a huge movement.”

SN Amanda Paul

“Anne Frank, because I’d like to talk to her in person about her experiences.”

QMSR Alexis Brown

“Maya Angelou because I would like to get inside her mind.”

ASAN Janine Elpidio

“Amelia Earhart, because I just want to know where she went.”

QMSN Terrell Knighton

“Harriet Tubman because of her leadership and courage.”

SN Paul Zabel Date: Mar. 25 Dept: Deck

HM3 Pedro Balderas Date: Mar. 26 Dept: Medical

HTFN Marco Perez Date: Mar. 27 Dept: Engineering

QMSN Alex Minneman Date: Mar. 28 Dept: Navigation

SN Zabel has assisted Deck Department in every aspect of operations. As one of the key custodians of the executive officer passageway and Deck Department male berthing, Zabel is entrusted to maintain the preservation of the spaces and ensures they remain the top spaces aboard Carl Vinson. As underway replenishment sliding pad-eye operator and deck signalman, he has qualified five junior personnel and assisted with the incident-free transfer of more than 17 million gallons of JP-5 and more than 4,800 pallets of cargo.

HM3 Balderas provided 1,008 hours of medical coverage for the flight deck. During this time he coordinated the transportation of 20 patients from the Carl Vinson Strike Group who needed further evaluation and treatment. Additionally, he was essential in the documentation of 260 flight deck physicals, 128 occupational health screenings and 285 audiograms ensuring key personnel maintained mission readiness. As the flight deck battle dressing station lead, he provided 20 hours of dynamic basic first aid training and instruction to 500 Sailors increasing ship readiness and casualty response.

HTFN Perez is responsible for welding, maintenance support, manufacturing, fabrication, and repairs to piping systems of the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hull. Perez was instrumental in the repairs to the number two catapult. His efforts significantly minimized downtime to support the launching of aircraft. Additionally, he replaced 80 feet of collecting, holding and transfer and waste-drain piping while securing more than 30 items for sea. His dedication was essential in the repairs of more than 35 structural and piping repairs totaling 240 man-hours.

QMSN Minneman was responsible for organizing and inventorying more than $35,000 in parts and materials including vital navigation equipment and signal flags. Minneman created a comprehensive and easy-to-use inventory of all departmental items stored in the two department storerooms. Minnemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent achievement was earning her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification and she is on the cusp of earning her Quartermaster of the Watch qualification.

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e are less than a week away and I know you all are excited about the port visit. I would just like to remind you of our amazing race event. Please see details below. Dubai Amazing Race Teams of two will race around Dubai and use the double-decker Big Bus. You will be required to take pictures of different landmarks. The list of locations will be provided on the day of the race. The first team back to the USO wins. Race time is 0900 - 2000, April 3. Check-in time is 0800 at the USO admin office. You must have a Big Bus ticket to participate as this is the best way to traverse the city. On another note, today we will be playing Big Bucks Bingo at 2000. We have finally reached the jackpot you have all been waiting for. You will win a car for receiving Bingo in 40 numbers or less in the blackout game. We will also be offering three prizes for the first two games instead of the normal two prizes per game.

SANDBOX DIAGRAM

Here are the prizes. Game 1: $1,000 + (2) Tours/Tickets in any future port visit + Ipod Shuffle Game 2: $1,000 + (1) Night Hotel Stay in a room on the MWR hotel list + Ipod Shuffle Game 3: $1,000 + Power Shot SX280 HD Game 4: JVC Video Camera & Consolation prize of $1,000 if Jackpot is not won. Jackpot - 40 Numbers or less: Car If you purchase tickets for the Hard Rock, Atlantis Water Park, golf or the Big Bus tour bus, you will have until 6 p.m. Thursday to stop by the ticket office to retrieve your ticket. As your Fun Boss, this crewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morale is my top priority. Therefore, if you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact me or anyone on your MWR team.

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