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We are not the LT TREVOR DAVIDS average carrier! Prevention lies with Assistant Public Affairs Officer all of us! Not me preaching about DUI, us taking ownership and preventing .................................................................................................................................................................................. our friends from drinking and driving. MCC(SW/AW) RUSSELL TAFURI The moment of truth will happen after Media Department Leading Chief Petty Officer we have been drinking; after alcohol MCC(AW/SW/EXW) DAVID CRAWFORD Media Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer has impaired our judgment; when we try to rationalize that we haven’t had ASSISTANT EDITOR too much to drink or that it isn’t too .................................................................................................................................................................................. MC1(SW/AW) TRAVIS S. ALSTON far to drive. 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CVN 70’s Got Talent

The Battle of Coral Sea

Sailor Saves Shipmate

Return & Reunion Training

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have actually had folks in San Diego while we’ve been gone)! Here are some key team concepts we need to understand: 1) Bystander Intervention. You routinely hear leadership talk about bystander intervention on three fronts: Sexual Assault, suicide and DUIs. You and your friends are the key. You have to be willing to intervene when you see your friend contemplating driving. You have to summon the courage to step up and say something. You are on the scene and you are the first line defense to preventing our first DUI. 2) Peer pressure. There will be times when we don’t have our CARL VINSON peer group present with the same training and conviction. When you are home on leave with high school friends you need to maintain the same high standard--do not succumb to peer pressure. DUIs can and often do happen when on leave. 3) Playing the numbers game. If you have ever tried to calculate how many beers, shots, glasses of wine you can drink and still drive while staying below the legal limit, you are playing Russian roulette. Eventually you will miscalculate and you truthfully can get a DUI below .08 if you are impaired. Be proud that you are the driver and be a great example to others--do not drink if you are going to drive! 4) Your prized possession. Too often I’ve heard those at Captain’s Mast say they didn’t want to leave their car and have to get it the next day. Know yourself. If you don’t have the ability to drink zero then don’t drive your car. Use Uber or get a cab. Call your Chief or your division officer... call me. Don’t set the stage or tempt yourself to make a poor decision. 5) Don’t change the plan. Too often I’ve heard the story that I just wanted to get a pack of cigarettes or go through the drive through after returning safely from a night out where there was a designated driver. Do not change the

plan and make a short trip, especially after you have been drinking. 6) Others before self. If you drink and drive, you may end up killing yourself. This will be tragic for you, your friends and family. I will console your family and we will morn the loss of a shipmate and hold a memorial service in your name. This paragraph isn’t about you. This is about those that you will impact. It is about the innocent kids playing on the side of the road. This paragraph is about the family walking the dog. This is about the young vibrant teenager going to a prom. Don’t take something so irreplaceable from them that you can’t give back. Don’t be selfish. I look forward to rewarding your great behavior as a team. There will be a sign on the quarterdeck to remind all of us how well we are doing and how many days it has been since our last DUI. It is not simply pure and utter bribery--I want you to be proud of what we accomplish as a team--and I am willing to give you time off for stopping a shipmate or making the right decision yourself (it starts with 30 days as a shipwide team; then 60; then 90). I will likely never know all the intervention that is occurring and that is perfect-I trust this crew to do the right thing even when supervisors aren’t present. It truly is a team effort just like it has been all cruise. Take the pledge not to drink and drive and to stop a shipmate before it is too late. Every one of you is far too valuable and life is too precious to risk losing it. It starts on the 27th of May when we pull into Hawaii. If you rent a car, don’t drink. If you plan to drink, don’t rent a car. It is truly that simple. You are America’s Favorite Carrier but more importantly, America’s Favorite Crew... let’s all step up and pledge not to drink and drive. All the best! CAPT “T”

CVN 70’s Got Talent Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha P. Montenegro

ailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participated in a talent show in the hangar bay, May 17. The show, hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division, featured several musical and dance acts from crew members around Team Vinson. (Photos by MC2 Alex King)

f you look up the word aloha in a dictionary, it means hello and goodbye, but if you ask someone of Hawaiian descent, the word holds a more personal feeling of truly caring and the willingness to lend a helping hand to everyone. According to a Vinson Sailor and Hawaiian native, it is referred to as the “Aloha Feeling,” and it’s contagious. Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Cassandra Poepoe shares what it is like to be a part of and to fully experience the “Aloha Feeling.” “There is just something about Hawaiian people,” said Poepoe. “The respect toward others, regardless of whether you are blood relatives or if you are complete strangers, is irreplaceable. It’s as if everyone is your aunt, uncle or cousin. In Hawaii, you are always taken care of. There is nothing to worry about.” Tourists visiting Hawaii often find themselves growing into the compassionate culture of the islands. “It’s a culture that you start to gather as soon as you

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Cassandra Poepoe performs the Hawaiian Hula as part of of a talent show in the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hangar bay. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Cassandra Poepoe, right, talks with Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ramey Herrera in her office. (Photo by MCSN Samantha P. Montenegro)

get there,” said Poepoe. “I have seen tourists begin to take the Hawaiian custom of caring for one another as their own. I’ve had several tourists tell me they feel Hawaii has changed them by the time they leave.” Poepoe added that she often notices that fellow Hawaiians she meets frequently find themselves missing the same familiar feeling of Aloha from their home. “I always hear Hawaiian Sailors on the ship speaking Hawaiian with one another throughout the ship,” said Poepoe. “Through the Navy, you get to meet people from your home and often times, you realize you have a special connection. I find it’s hard not to feel nostalgic when thinking about home. You can’t compare what it‘s like to be in Hawaii. It’s nice to go back there, but it’s nice to see the world, too.” An Oahu native, Poepoe has a couple of suggestions for Carl Vinson Sailors as they make their plans for liberty in her home state. “I hear about people staying in the middle of the city for liberty, but I don’t think that’s a good idea,” said Poepoe. “To truly experience Hawaii, they need to go off to less common places and they’ll really understand what it’s like. A lot of people are drawn to the Hawaiian experience, and I hope that Sailors will leave with the Aloha feeling by the time we pull out of Hawaii. ” The end of deployment is near, and the opportunity to become a part of the “Aloha Feeling” is even nearer. After nine months of hard work, Team Vinson will have the opportunity to take a little bit of Aloha with them on their voyage back to San Diego.

Not YourAverageSchool Dance: HonoringAsian American &Pacific Islander Heritage

Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Hawthorn

ailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by observing performances of traditional Hawaiian dances in the hangar bay, May 17. The first performance of the event was the well-known Hawaiian Hula dance. The Hula wasn’t the only dance on display. Male Sailors performed a Polynesian dance, called the Haka as well. “The Haka is a dance used during Maori ceremonies and celebrations to honor guests and show the importance of the occasion,” said Lt. Richard Tan, one of the speakers at the event. “To most people, the Haka is a war dance, which is understandable, as many have seen

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Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the hangar bay as part of an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the ship’s hangar bay to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the hangar bay during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

it performed as a pre-battle challenge to the opposition.” Sailors who participated in the dances had the opportunity to raise awareness of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and were also afforded the chance to provide insight into Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. “It was a wonderful opportunity to educate the ship’s crew about the culture,” Tan said. “Events like these bring us closer together as a single unit.”

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Maori Haka dance in the hangar bay in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the hangar bay for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the hangar bay for an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Maori Haka dance in the hangar bay during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Maori Haka dance in the hangar bay during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

Sailors aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) perform the Hawaiian Hula dance in the hangar bay during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

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Battle of Coral Sea Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Curtis D. Spencer

yrrhic [pir-ik] victory is victory won at a staggering cost. The Battle of Coral Sea was such a circumstance for the Japanese

navy. Leading up to the skirmish, the Allied Forces – unknown to the Japanese – had broken Japan’s secret war code. They learned of a plot to invade Tulagi and Port Moresby in the Solomon Islands and sent forces to cut off the Japanese fleet in the Coral Sea. Rear Adm. Frank J. Fletcher commanded the American forces, consisting of two large aircraft carriers, the Lexington and the Yorktown, and other support ships. The United Kingdom and Australia also provided cruisers to mount surface opposition. The four-day World War II battle occurred in May 1942. The engagement marked the first battle in history when two opposing forces fought via aircraft from ships at sea. None of the carriers involved fired directly at one another. The United States struck first and subsequently sunk the light carrier Shoho. The forces continued to trade air strikes. The U.S. lost the carrier Lexington along with 216 of her crew members. Through the course of the battle, 70 Japanese and 66 American war planes were destroyed. The Japanese suffered damage to the carrier Shokaku and were left without enough planes to cover the ground attack of Port Moresby. Japan bested the allied forces in terms of total ship losses – the Imperial Japanese navy lost its light carrier Shoho while the American fleet lost carrier USS Lexington, oiler USS Neosho and destroyer USS Sims. However, the efforts of the United States’ Sailors cost the Japanese the services of two fleet carriers, Shokaku and Zuikaku, and important pilots and aircraft when they could least afford to lose them. Following the Battle of Coral Sea, Japan went on to occupy the Solomon Islands. However, the toll they sustained during the battle wiped out any sense of achievement or advantage. The battle’s result had a fundamental impact upon the Battle of Midway a month later. The conflict significantly reduced Japanese forces available for the successive clash.

ailors assigned to various departments and repair lockers aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participated in a damage control olympics aboard the ship, May 23. The event tested Sailors’ overall knowledge in numerous aspects of damage control. (Photos by USS Carl Vinson Media Department.)

Photo of Japanese carrier Shoho after being struck by a torpedo during the Battle of Coral Sea.

Photo of USS Lexington (CV 2) sinking during the Battle of Coral Sea.

Photo of the USS Lexington (CV 2) flight deck during the Battle of Coral Sea.

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Photo by MC2 Nicholas Brown

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Photo by MC2 Scott Fenaroli

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Photo by MC3 Shantece Gonzalez

Photo by MC2 Alex King

Photo by MC2 John P. Wagner Jr.

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Photo by MC2 Scott Fenaroli

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Sailor Saves Shipmate Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist Cory D. Sanders

viation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class John Daniel, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 “Cougars” put his Navy training into practice when he noticed a shipmate in distress on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) mess decks last month. While Daniel was eating lunch, Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Riley Owens started choking at the table next to his. “Once I realized I was choking, I panicked,” said Owens. “I went from thinking something just went down the wrong pipe, to not being able to breathe and having no idea what to do about it.” Owens said Daniel noticed his distress and difficulty breathing and acted immediately without any hesitation. “At first, I didn’t notice anything wrong, but my shipmate noticed Owens choking and started patting him on the back asking him if he was okay,” said Daniel. “I got up and performed the Heimlich maneuver.” Daniel was a volunteer emergency medical technician and firefighter before he joined the Navy, but this was his first time performing abdominal thrusts. “Usually by the time I got to a scene, the victim was already receiving treatment,” Daniel said. “This time I was on the scene and it was my time to respond.” Following Daniel’s life saving initiatives, the scene calmed. Since Daniel acted so swiftly and successfully, the events nearly went unnoticed by the rest of the crew. “We were able to return to lunch as if it was just another day, thanks to Daniel and his training,” Owens said. “He acted so quickly that hardly anyone outside the immediate area noticed what happened. It all happened so fast that I didn’t even catch his name.” Owens explained that he felt an overwhelming need to thank his unknown rescuer. With the permission of

Team Vinson Departs 7th Fleet AOO

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Travis S. Alston

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class John Daniel performs maintenance on an ejection seat in the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) seat shop. (Photo by MCSN D’Andre L. Roden)

his chain of command, he decided to send out an e-mail to the would-be hero. “I didn’t expect him to send out an email to find out who helped him,” Daniel said. “My chain of command was pretty ecstatic, and we later met up in my shop and exchanged courtesies.” Daniel stressed he didn’t expect recognition for his efforts. “I don’t feel like a hero,” says Daniel. “I would do it ten times out of ten, in hopes that someone would do the same for me if i was in distress.”

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 departed the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOR) after supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, May 23. Vinson is currently transiting to her homeport in San Diego following an almost 10-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf. While in 7th Fleet, Team Vinson participated in various bi-lateral training events with Malaysian air and surface units, hosted several groups of distinguished visitors, including a group from India and Sri Lanka, and enjoyed port visits in Perth, Australia; Phuket, Thailand and Bali, Indonesia. “During our time in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility we were able to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. Navy and the Royal Malaysian military,” said Rear Adm. Chris Grady, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group commander. “The exercises we conducted in the South China Sea enhanced the interoperability of our forces and reaffirms our commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.” Having been deployed for nearly 10 months, some Team Vinson members are set to depart the ship in Hawaii to reunite with their loved ones ahead of the ship returning to homeport. This will assist ship leadership in providing accommodation arrangements for the many crew member friends

A Royal Malaysian Air Force SU-30MKM/Flanker H flies above USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a bi-lateral exercise aimed at promoting interoperability with the Malaysian Royal Military. (Photo by Lt. Jonathan Pfaff).

Carl Vinson Strike Group Sailors tear down a fence at the Parkerville Children and Youth Center during a community relations (COMREL) event in Perth, Australia. (Photo by MC1 Travis S. Alston)

and family riding the ship from Hawaii to San Diego during the Tiger Cruise. “Although I would love the opportunity to witness and participated in all the homecoming festivities, I decided to depart in Hawaii and fly home to my family,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Tio Lathen. “This is not my first deployment, but has definitely been one of the more rewarding ones. I was able to accomplish a lot and took advantage of the time spent at sea.” USS Carl Vinson enters the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation, May 23.

Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), top, and Malaysian frigate KD Lekir (FSG 26) participate in a bi-lateral training exercise, aimed at promoting interoperability with the Malaysian Royal Navy. (Photo by MC2 John P. Wagner Jr.)

Return & Reunion: Easing the Transition to

Homeport

Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samantha P. Montenegro

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and the city of San Diego sent instructors to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to offer return and reunion life skills workshops in an effort to help Sailors transition toward returning home, May 19 through May 23. The training workshops covered several important topics including driver safety, reunion, stress and anger management, suicide prevention, discussions for single Sailors, consumer awareness, new parents, and returning to children. “I started teaching courses through FFSC about two years ago,” said Robin Davidson, an instructor from the FFSC Lemoore, Calif. “I really just want to give back to the Sailors by giving them advice. Seeing how hard they work makes me happy to at least give them some pointers to help them out.” One key message instructors emphasized was how communication with spouses, children and family members may have changed over the course of deployment. “The class gave me some insight on what it’s going to be like returning to a new baby,” said Seaman Kyle Gravelle. “My baby is a little over two months old, and she’s my first child, so it’s really nice to get a few pointers on how to be a new dad.” The workshops were created to help Sailors become aware of how things could be different upon their return

Sailors attend a return to intimacy seminar in the aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) foc’sle. (Photo by MC3 James Bleyle)

Sailors participate in a driver safety class as part of Return and Reunion training aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (Photo by MC3 Eric J. Coffer)

Sailors attend a return to intimacy seminar in the aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) foc’sle. (Photo by MC3 James Bleyle)

home. Davidson said the courses offered give Sailors a chance to be prepared for their homecoming. Each workshop provides guidance for Sailors so they can make well-informed decisions when they return home. “It is important for service members to remember that life continued while they were away,” said Davidson. “The idea they have of home is the idea that existed the day they left, and situations at home have changed since then. It is important for them to keep that in mind so they aren’t taken by surprise.” Sailors who were not able to attend can still watch the workshops, which will be playing on the Ship’s Internal Television and Entertainment (SITE TV) system.

Shipboard

Security Force

Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman D’Andre L. Roden

n Navy bases, ships and installations around the world, one of the things that remains constant is the presence of a security force set in place to keep Sailors and Marines safe. The Navy’s security force is primarily run by the Masterat-Arms (MA) rating. Security officers and Sailors serving temporarily assigned duty also operate within the security department and help support the mission. They are there to stand roving security watches, ensure only authorized personnel enter bases and come aboard ships, and aid in a variety of different situations. The security department on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is there to protect Sailors from any and all threats while in port or underway. “The overall objective is to protect the ship,” said Masterat-Arms 1st Class Justin Wilson, Carl Vinson security department leading petty officer. “We are the ones who go toward the threat while everyone else is running away from it. If it’s a bomb or an active shooter, our job is to get Sailors away from it, and to neutralize it. All in all, we are here to make the ship safer.” “In the case of medical emergencies, we respond by clearing a path for the medical responders,” said Masterat-Arms 1st Class Ryan Vanlandingham. “Whatever the case may be, security is always going to be there to set boundaries.” While deployed, Carl Vinson’s security force has to be ready at all times. Underway watches are set to maintain good order and discipline. While in a foreign port, however, security occupies much larger roles to protect the ship. “When we pull into foreign ports, that’s when we really get to do our job,” said Wilson. “Not only do we stand the security for the entire ship, but we also monitor the entry control points, the rovers who patrol the sandbox and take care of Sailors. Really anything else that involves the security of the ship is our responsibility.” Vanlandingham added that there are other measures that need to be put in place in a foreign port, which may not be taken into consideration while in homeport. “There are a lot of things that we may sometimes take for granted in homeport because they are already in place,” Vanlandingham said. “At home, we are really just concerned about access to our pier and access to our ship. Whereas in these foreign countries such as Australia, when we were anchored out, we had to get police boats and other boats to stay around the ship at all times in case someone gets too close. That way, if a threat presented itself, they could possibly interject and keep them away.”

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) security department Sailors participate in an active shooter scenario drill on board the ship. (Photo by MC2 Scott Fenaroli)

Periodically, incidents such as discrepancies between Sailors will occur. In these situations, it is the responsibility of security to intervene and control the scene. “What we try to do as often as possible is mitigate those incidents and handle them at the lowest level possible,” Wilson explained. “Nine times out of 10, people are compliant and things go smoothly, but not every situation can be avoided. Our goal is to handle situations professionally and with the least amount of force possible. After all, we’re dealing with our own shipmates.” A security department Sailor’s responsibilities are multifaceted. Security oversees many aspects of the ship, including clearing paths for response teams such as the underway fire and flood response teams and the medical response team during medical emergencies. Wilson has occupied many of the different roles that go along with the title of Master-at-Arms. “I have been in the Navy for almost 14 years, and I have been stationed aboard Carl Vinson for six years,” Wilson said. “I have had a chance to work in every aspect of this job, ranging from restriction, administration, urinalysis, training, and I have been the LPO and watch commander of a duty section. I have also trained under our chief to be an anti-terrorism tactical watch officer, and I am one of only three on board.” Security is something all Sailors need to be both aware of, and compliant with. The main role of the department is to protect the Sailors aboard the ship, so that they can continue to do their respective jobs, and ultimately carry out their duties protecting the United States of America.

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AD3 Christopher Harrington Date: May 18 Dept: AIMD

ABH3 Ramey Herrera Date: May 19 Dept: Air

ABHAN Grace Gikera Date: May 19 Dept: Air

ICSN Izabella Ramirez Date: May 20 Dept: Combat Systems

SA Mateusz Kot Date: May 21 Dept: Deck

HM3 Riley Garn Date: May 22 Dept: Medical

ENFN Mary Himebauch Date: May 23 Dept: Weapons

QMSN Kyle Mindingall Date: May 23 Dept: Navigation

AD3 Harrington’s knowledge was instrumental in the expeditious removal and replacement of a vent power unit line and two accessory gearboxes on a General Electric F404 engine on Apr. 18. His efforts returned a non-mission capable engine back to a ready-for-issue status in six hours vice the normal 12 hours shift. His dedication for the mission provided Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 “Mighty Shrikes” with a mission-capable aircraft engine in support of unit level training.

ABH3 Herrera is a new addition to Primary Flight Control (PRIFLY) division. She has tracked and logged more than 940 aircraft launches and recoveries during flight operations. She has also taken over as the divisional Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist coordinator and has set up study sessions for her Sailors. Her work performance and professionalism have earned the respect of her peers and subordinates alike while her infectious positive attitude continues to be a valuable asset to the division and the Air department team as a whole.

ABHAN Gikera has the ability to handle difficult situations in a mature and adaptive manner. Her diligence and superb attention to detail contributed to the safe execution of 2,456 aircraft recoveries. She takes pride and ownership of her duties as V5 division assistant central technical publication librarian in the upkeep and tracking of 21 NATOPS manuals that are essential to flight operations. She is a consummate professional who has firmly established herself as an invaluable member of Air department by earning both her EAWS and ESWS qualifications.

ICSN Ramirez was hand picked by her department to lead Sailors from ADP and a few other departments in running cable for the TEMP LAN to support the CANES install. She supervised the running of over 2,000 feet of CAT 5 cable, and then op tested them herself. These cable runs will ensure that during PIA every department will still have working computers. Working well above her pay-grade, she quickly and efficiently completed the cable runs with no rework required.

SA Kott was a key member of the stern dock crew while anchoring out in Perth, Australia. He was instrumental in rigging the chain falls to help get all nine stern bumpers down safely in preparation for bringing the liberty barges along side. His enthusiasm and resourcefulness helped ensure the barge was secured properly and that the portable gangway was installed successfully and safely.

HM3 Garn triaged and treated 5,034 sick call patients, cared for 17 patients from the strike group, conducted 50 x-rays, processed 75 laboratory tests, and responded to seven medical emergencies, ensuring the continued good health and welfare of the ship’s crew. Additionally, he provided 1,500 hours of medical coverage for the flight deck resulting in the safe transfer of 30 patient MEDEVACS. He also responded to eight contaminated injured Sailor drills as part of the Nuclear Medical Response Team, directly contributing to the recent ORSE evaluation.

ENFN Himebauch conducts maintenance and corrects multiple discrepancies in the boat shop and outside repair shop. During general quarters, she mans the sound powered phones for unit locker 36 (Repair 3) ensuring her repair locker is ready for actual casualties. As RPPO for two work-centers, she consistently provided parts for planned and corrective maintenance of 14 fire pumps, 10 vertical package conveyors, 2 RHIBS, and multiple valves throughout the high, low, and potable water systems above the second deck.

QMSN Mindingall aided in constructing a training regime that led to a 50 percent advancement rate, well above the Navy’s average during the September 2014 advancement cycles. His hard work and attention to detail was a key factor in dressing the hangar b ay for the CNO and CENTCOM visits, receptions in Singapore and Abu Dhabi, and a host of other ceremonies throughout the deployment. As a more senior non-Petty Officer, he sets the tone and raises the bar of excellence for his peers.

DECKPLATE DIALOGUES What are you going to do in Hawaii?

AS2 James Hillman

“I’ll be exploring and going to Germaine’s Luau.”

ASAN Andrew Knight

“I’m going skydiving for the first time.”

AOAN Juliet Moth

“I’ll be going to the Dole plantation and drink pineapple juice.”

AZ2 Thomas Torres

“I’m going to see my girlfriend and my dad.”

ABEAN Jarek Medina

“I’m going hiking at Diamondback. It’s the highest point on the island and you can see everything.” 17

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Photo from Morale, welfare and recreation karaoke night, May 22. (Photo by MC2 Alex King)

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Contact HM1 Campos if you would like to play. Liberty buses will be running from 8:00 a.m. until midnight daily. Stops include the Hale Koa Hotel and Hotel pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, and another shuttle will be provided to the NEX mall and other locations on both the Pearl Harbor and Hickam side of the base. The only authorized taxi service for military bases in Hawaii is “The Cab,” and their phone number is 808422-2222. For more information on transportation, tickets, maps and more, visit the MWR intranet site. As your Fun Boss, this crew’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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Team Vinson, Hawaii is just around the corner. Hawaii is an awesome place to explore and experience new things, and there is so much to do with so little time. I’m so excited to spend a little time with my family and of course eat the local food. If you want to get out and partake in some of the major attractions or go to a luau, remember to stop by the ITT truck parked on the pier to purchase discount activities or tours to almost any event in Hawaii you can think of. You can also find the full tour listing on the MWR intranet site. All MWR tours will also muster in front of this same ITT truck. If you’re looking for a great sporting event while in Hawaii, the USS Carl Vinson coed soccer team will be playing the Armed Forces Hawaii football club on May 28 at 5:00 p.m at Earhart Field on the Hickam side of

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