The voice vol 5 issue 26 (26aug14)

OCTOBER 26, 2014

VOL 5 ISSUE 28

Team Vinson

Conducts Operations in 5th Fleet

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LTJG TREVOR DAVIDS Assistant Public Affairs Officer

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF MCC(AW) RUSSELL TAFURI

Media Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

MCC(AW/SW/EXW) DAVID CRAWFORD Media Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer

JUNIOR EDITORS

MC1(SW/AW) RYAN TABIOS MC2(SW/AW) TRAVIS ALSTON

GRAPHICS/LAYOUT MC2 MICHAEL H. LEE MCSN CODY HOWELL

STAFF WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

MC2(SW/AW) JOHN P. WAGNER MC2(SW) NICK BROWN MC2(SW/AW) SCOTT FENAROLI MC2(SW) ALEX KING MC3(SW) SHANTECE GONZALEZ MC3(SW) CURTIS D. SPENCER MC3 SAMUEL LECAIN MC3 ERIC COFFER MC3 JAMES VAZQUEZ MCSN JAMES P. BLEYLE

The Carl Vinson Voice is an internal document produced by and for the crew of the USS Carl Vinson and their families. Its content does not necessarily reflect the offical view of the U.S. government or the Departments of Defense or the Navy and do not imply any endorsement thereby.

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CAPT KARL THOMAS Commanding Officer

Congressmen Embark Aboard USS Carl Vinson Family Reunion at Sea

Behind the Scenes: Why Vinson Idol is Important Carl Vinson Notches 230,000th Trap

USS Dewey (DDG 105) Holds Speed-Mentoring Event at Sea Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Navy’s Changing CAPs Team Vinson Kicks Off CFC Free Mail for Team Vinson

America’s Favorite Carrier

Two F/A-18F Super Hornets from the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown.

Team Vinson Conducts Operations in 5th Fleet Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston

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he Carl Vinson Strike Group began conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 19.

After transiting the Straits of Hormuz and relieving the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), the Vinson arrived in the AOR and began operations immediately.

Team Vinson is in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, backing maritime security operations, providing strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed and theater security cooperation efforts.

The strike group conducted various training evolutions, to include Composite Training Unit Exercise and Joint Task Force Exercise, prior to deploying Aug. 22 to prepare for real-life scenarios in the AOR. “Our team has been extremely successful supporting the president’s tasking, so far,” said Capt. Karl Thomas, Carl Vinson’s commanding officer. “We have had a few drops but I expect things to pick up very soon. The Air wing is doing an exceptional job meeting all their tasking. “

An EA-18G Growler, from the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 launches from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the Carl Vinson as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Brown.

Thomas thanked the crew for their continued exceptional performance in completing the mission at hand.

“The flight deck team is doing a great job getting aircraft off on time,” said Thomas. “I know our ordies [Ordnanceman] are enjoying their job of getting the bombs built and loaded on board the aircraft.

“There is a lot of team effort ensuring we meet the tasking and I appreciate all the hard work going on around the ship to make that happen.”

For the pilots making the strike group’s first launch in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the experience was an honor.

“I was real excited and real hopeful to do the best that I could, and do what the ship’s crew set us up to do,” said Lt. Tristan Brandenberg, from the “Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron 22. “It was a real honor to be one of the first guys across.

“I’m excited to go in, excited to do the work that all of us have trained for.”

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Congressmen Embark Aboard USS Carl Vinson Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Curtis D. Spencer Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shantece Gonzalez

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ongressmen Darrell Issa and Juan Vargas from California and John Mica from Florida took time to express their thanks to the men and women of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and experience aircraft carrier operations while on a distinguished visitor (DV) embark Oct. 22.

The delegation toured the ship and interacted with crewmembers while visiting the ship’s bridge, Primary Flight Control, Flight Deck Control and had lunch with Sailors from their respective districts.

“Congressman Issa greeted me with a warm handshake and smile,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician Tim Toney. “I have to say, it was a career highlight for me to meet him.”

The embark allowed the delegates the opportunity to meet Carl Vinson Sailors, who in turn were afforded the opportunity to meet their Congressional representatives at a luncheon in the ward room.

“It was pretty awesome,” said Seaman Christina Walker. “I always thought congressmen were really stern and intimidating. Congressman

U.S. Representative John Mica, (R-FL), poses with Sailors in Wardroom 3.

Mica was really nice, approachable and down to earth.”

Walker added that having her congressman visit while the ship is deployed really meant a lot to her.

“I never in a million years thought I would meet the congressman from my hometown, especially out here,” stated Walker. “Being able to eat with him, joke with him and ask him questions was the coolest thing.”

Representative Mica echoed Walker’s sentiments and expressed

U.S. Representative Darrell Issa, (R-CA), poses with Sailors in Wardroom 3.

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their gratitude for the crewmembers’ service during a question and answer session following lunch.

“We just want to say thank you,” said Mica. “We appreciate the job you are doing. We appreciate your sacrifices,” he added.

The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the AOR supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed and theater security cooperation efforts.

U.S. Representative Juan Vargas, (D-CA), speaks with Sailors in Wardroom 3.

Family members assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) were reunited with family aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a cross-deck between the two ships Oct. 18. Photo

by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli.

Family Reunion at Sea

everal USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) Sailors took part in a joint command venture aimed at uniting forward deployed military family members Oct. 18.

Machinist’s Mates 3rd Class’ Jacob Andazola of the Vinson and Katherine Andazola of the Bush, a dual military couple, separated since Katherine departed on deployment in February 2014, reunited for a brief moment over breakfast aboard the Vinson.

“Being away from my husband has been the most difficult part of the deployment,” Katherine said.

“I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to spend a little time with him.”

For Jacob, this was a bittersweet moment knowing that his wife’s ship was transiting in the opposite direction and heading back home.

“For the last several months, communication with my wife has been hit or miss,” said Jacob. “We haven’t been able to communicate often, so this is such an amazing, unexpected opportunity.”

The reunion took place as Carl Vinson relieved the Bush as the deployed carrier in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

“When I first heard about this opportunity, I thought my chief was joking around,” Jacob said. “I didn’t believe it was going to happen until I saw her face. I think I am still in shock.

We appreciated every second we had together today.”

Although the reunion was brief, both Sailors are grateful to have lived in the moment and cherish the unique Navy experience of reuniting with their spouse just outside the Straits of Hormuz.

“You don’t go out to sea and expect to see your husband until you get back home,” Katherine said. “This is easily the pinnacle of my deployment. There aren’t words to describe how grateful we are to have had this opportunity.”

Machinist’s Mates 3rd Class Jacob Andazola, assigned to the Carl Vinson, and his wife Katherine Andazola, assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), sit down for a conversation in air transfer office. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Lecain.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Bryant Hill, assigned to the Carl Vinson, poses for a photo with his sister, Chief Operations Specalist Chilanda Steave, assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), during a cross-deck reunion. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli.

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Curtis D. Spencer

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Behind the Scenes: Why Vinson Idol is Important

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ebekah McKoy, USS Carl Vinson’s fun boss, and her staff from the ship’s Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division, recently launched Vinson Idol, a shipboard take on the popular television singing competition in which the audience decides who advances and who goes home.

Crewmembers are able to vote for their favorite performers by logging on to the ship’s share point and voting on the MWR page.

“Events like this make me feel like I’m back home,” said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Josh O’Connell, a Vinson Idol fan. “It makes my time out at sea more fun. The best part is that it breaks the monotony for me. This show certainly isn’t part of the same old routine.”

According to McKoy, this is exactly the response she hoped to generate from the crew with this event.

“I wanted to create something the crew could look forward to each week,” McKoy said. “Vinson Idol is doing just that, because everyone can be a part of it. That’s exactly why I wanted to run it.”

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fleet, McKoy understands what sparks the interest of the crew.

“I like to do things that appeal to the crew,” McKoy said. “While we do that through our normal events, Vinson Idol is a much bigger event, because Sailors are seeing their coworkers and friends up on stage and on TV. There are some crewmembers with real talent here.”

With two shows recorded, Vinson Idol seems to already be a hit, according to McKoy. “Surprisingly the response has already been amazing,” McKoy said.

“During the tryouts, people were really excited to see the premier on Site TV. And while we were filming on the forecastle we had to start turning people away at the door who wanted to see the show and support their friends. I hear the different squadrons and departments around the ship talking all the time with pride about how their Sailor is going to be the one who wins the competition, and it’s great.

It’s something that’s keeping people excited and it gives them something to root for.”

Even if you can’t make the live show, you can watch it later on SITE TV Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1800.

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Carl Vinson Notches 230,000th Trap Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Curtis D. Spencer Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli

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aptain Karl Thomas, commanding officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), hosted a cake-cutting ceremony commemorating the ship’s 230,000th arrested landing, Oct. 23.

During the ceremony Thomas spoke of the significance of the milestone.

“This is a big occasion,” said Thomas.

“Notching 230,000 traps is pretty awesome. I appreciate all of the hard work that went into this achievement.”

The landmark trap was accomplished by pilots Lt. Sean Stuart and Lt. Josh Raymond of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22. They, alongside Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Eli, took the honors of cutting the cake.

“We feel honored to be a part of this milestone,” said Stuart. “We can’t land on the ship with out all the hard work between the ship’s crew and air wing.”

Raymond took the opportunity to let those in attendance know exactly how grateful they are.

“I just want to say thank you very much,” Raymond added. “After every mission, it is nice to come back to a carrier with such a reliable crew.”

Eli was the arresting gear room’s supervisor at the time of the trap.

“It was exciting to be part of the achievement,” said Eli. “It definitely ranks among the top experiences in my naval career.”

Lt. Josh Raymond, left, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class, Michael Eli, center, and Lt. Sean Stuart, cut a cake commemorating the 230,000th arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Lt. Sean Stuart speaks to Air Department Sailors about the 230,000th arrested landing aboard Carl Vinson.

Capt. Karl Thomas, Carl Vinson’s commanding officer, holds a piece of the wire used during the 230,000th arrested landing.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 makes an arrested recovery on the flight deck of Carl Vinson as the ship conducts flight operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Chief Damage Controlman Michael R. Penny, right, speaks with Damage Controlman Fireman Regis Mckinney during a “Speed-Mentoring” event to help junior Sailors find a mentor, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105).

USS Dewey Holds Speed-Mentoring Event at Sea Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Vazquez, USS Dewey (DDG 105)

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ailors aboard the Arliegh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) participated in a “speed-mentoring” event, Sept.

30, that allowed Sailors to select mentors.

“Speed mentoring is a great way to get a group of people together who would not normally interact,” said Chief Sonar Technician Daniel A. Bohneman, the mentorship program coordinator aboard Dewey. “A new Sailor has 90 days to pick a mentor, but is usually heavily involved with their division during that timeframe and might not have a chance to interact with enough people on the ship to make the best decision.”

Sailors were given five minutes to interact with a possible mentor and ask questions ranging from what they expected as a mentor or protégé, to personal and career goals. At the end of the five minutes, the protégés found another prospective mentor and restarted the process.

According to Bohneman, speed-mentoring has proven to be successful aboard Dewey.

“The speed-mentoring idea was first introduced a few years ago aboard the ship,” said Bohneman. “We have had very good success in keeping our mentorship program on track.”

For Sailors like Ship’s Serviceman Seaman John C. Paulino the program has helped him find a mentor.

“I enjoyed the social environment of speed-mentoring and how everyone was able to interact with one another without being nervous,” said Paulino. “The stress-free environment helped me select a mentor that I feel could help me reach my goals while in the Navy.”

Some potential mentors even found themselves

mentors during this event.

“Speed-mentoring helped me find both a protégé, in Seaman Paulino, and a mentor for myself” said Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Brian F. Lopez.

Bohneman added that he hopes the success of speedmentoring extends to other commands trying to help

Ship’s Serviceman Seaman John C. Paulino, left, and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Brian F. Lopez pose for a photo during the event.

junior Sailors find a mentor.

“The best mentorship programs in my humble opinion are the ones that aren’t just a check in the box for the command’s personnel,” said Bohneman. “But the ones that give junior Sailors a chance to select a mentor they will actually seek in the future.”

Dewey is currently underway as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of operations.

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Domestic Violence Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James P. Bleyle

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omestic Violence is a growing concern across the country and in an effort to bring the problem to the forefront of Americans’ minds, and help victims of domestic violence find avenues to seek aid, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is sponsoring Domestic Violence Awareness month.

“In terms of shipboard life, Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as a reminder in the midst of all that we have going on with the Navy’s mission that relationships back home should be respectful, safe and positive,” said Yvette Currie, Carl Vinson’s deployment resiliency counselor, echoing this year’s theme.

The Navy has many avenues of early detection and prevention of domestic violence. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP), which operates under the larger umbrella of the Fleet and Family Support Center, is always on the lookout for relationships that have the potential to become abusive.

“During the first relationship counseling meeting with the Sailor, I always do an initial safety assessment,” Currie said. “I look at the dynamics of the relationship.

It could be things that are currently occurring, or things that happened while we were in San Diego.

“I’m looking at how these people express anger and how they achieve conflict resolution, not only in intimate relationships, but how that plays out with children,” added Currie.

Early detection allows Currie to educate Sailors on where those red flags might lead, and potentially prevent a Sailor from becoming a statistic.

“For intimate relationships, major warning signs can be as simple as calling your partner names to demean or diminish them,” Currie said. “Power and control dynamics such as forced compliance using financial control, or taking away access to cell phones to limit communication with the outside world.”

Currie also said that any sort of violent demonstration, for example punching a wall during a fight, could be a precursor to domestic violence, or an attempt to set up a dynamic for compliance out of fear.

If you see any of these warning signs in your relationship, Currie urges you to seek help and advice from Chief Information Systems Technician Phylis Hermes, the FAP advocate aboard the ship, the chaplain or give her a call before it’s too late.

“Domestic violence can cost Sailors everything,” Currie said. “If a Sailor commits an act of domestic violence, it can cost them their career, their relationship and have a huge impact on their finances.”

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Awareness Month

The Navy’s Changing Story by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James P. Bleyle

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he Chief of Naval Personnel recently announced updates to the Navy’s Command Advancement Program, which took effect Oct. 1.

Outlined in NAVADMIN 245/14, the changes give the commanding officer authorization to waive up to 12 months of the time-in-rate requirement for E-5 Sailors who have received an “early promote” recommendation on their most recent periodic evaluation, and shifts annual CAP eligibility into a window between July 1 and Sept.

30.

“Carl Vinson can CAP up to 30 Sailors this fiscal year, which is more than any other sea-going command out there,” said Chief Personnel Specialist Timothy Connors, the ship’s administration department educational service office leading chief petty officer. “The opportunity for our E-3, E-4 and E-5 Sailors to put in the time and get noticed by the command is definitely there.”

The changes were enacted in order to help reduce the possibility for administrative errors within the CAP process by enabling the Navy Personnel Command’s PERS81 department with the power to provide a final check to ensure that all time in rate requirements and CAP quotas have been met before the frocking letter is generated. The new NAVADMIN also allows for certain rates to be closed off from the CAP nomination process.

“The implementation of this new policy allows the Chief of Naval Personnel the ability to annually close certain ratings in order to provide and maintain stability within

CAPs

Newly command advancement program (CAP) promotes pose in a photo with Capt. Kent D. Whalen, Carl Vinson’s previous commanding officer. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class George M. Bell.

Newly command advancement program (CAP) promotes pose in a photo with Capt. Kent D. Whalen, Carl Vinson’s previous commanding officer, at the ship’s 2013 holiday party. Photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Monica Hopper.

each particular rating community,” Connors said.

The Navy CAP was created to be an effective tool for a commands’ commanding officer to offset circumstances outside of a Sailor’s control such as decreased advancement opportunities in their ratings.

According to Connors, this program should not be viewed as an alternative to studying and working hard to advance during the regular advancement cycles.

“Do your part to take control of your career and advancement opportunities will follow,” Connors said.

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Team Vinson Kicks Off Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston

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arl Vinson kicked off the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Oct. 19.

The CFC allows servicemembers and federal agency employees the opportunity to make a contribution to a selection of more than 2,900 charities, supporting causes such as medical research and disaster reliefs.

This year’s CFC command coordinators are Lt. j.g. Randy Menn and Senior Chief Machinery Repairman Christian Laforteza.

Unlike previous years, cash and check donations are no longer accepted. Sailors looking to contribute can use Mypay to set up an allotment, a credit or debit card to make a onetime or fill out a CFC pledge form.

“Giving through CFC is quick, easy and safe,” said Menn. “We encourage you to give through online methods for several reasons. It’s safer, easy and completely paperless. This saves overhead cost and allows all donations to go to the charities.”

Each department has a coordinator that will provide brochures, pledge cards and additional information regarding the campaign to all potential donors.

“Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized solicitation of employees in a federal workplace on behalf of a charitable organization,” said Laforteza. “This is the best way to give back to our community.

“It’s cost efficient, cost effective in providing all the opportunity to improve the quality of life of those less fortunate.”

Laforteza added that last year, Vinson Sailors contributed more than $77,000. This year, instead of setting a sum goal, the goal is to get 100 percent contact and encourage 30 to 50 percent of the crew to donate.

“I’ve always believed that I have a responsibility to help those who are less fortunate. This campaign gives

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me that opportunity to give back to a charity, that I prefer,” said Laforteza.

“Many people are willing to make a donation to a charitable organization; we just have to give them that

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opportunity. Even a dollar a month can make a difference in so many ways.”

This year’s deadline to donate is Dec. 7. Contact your departmental representative for any questions.

Free Mail for Team Vinson Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trais Alston

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Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Patricia Smith and Logistics Specialist Seaman Jesus Perez prepare mail for transport in the post office.

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Patricia Smith receives mail from a customer in the post office.

arl Vinson Sailors will see a special incentive concerning out-going mail while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Letter mail typically requires customers to pay a standard price of 49 cents per letter, but while in 5th Fleet, a free mail zone, any standard letter mail weighing 13 ounces or less can be mailed for free.

“Sailors should get excited about operating in a free mail zone,” said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Patricia Smith, a military postal clerk assigned to the ship post office. “Sailors don’t have to worry about not having a stamp or having to purchase an entire book. They can just put the word ‘free’ on the corner and they will be good to go.”

Smith added that Sailors can expect it to take 20 to 30 days for mail to arrive to its final destination.

“Now that we are in 5th Fleet, mail will be transported directly to Bahrain, instead of being shipped to various locations,” said Smith.

As Carl Vinson continues to support operations in 5th Fleet, the post office’s staff is working to build Team Vinson’s morale one letter at a time.

“Please take advantage of this opportunity,” said Smith.

“If you don’t have any letters to mail off the ship, this will also give you a chance to mail your United Through Reading program disk.”

Free mail is only authorized for mail being sent to the United States and its territories. Certified, insured, and registered services are also unauthorized; for questions contact the Post Office at 6566.

Keel-Hauled by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James P. Bleyle

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HTFN Nicolo Vivona

MC3 Samuel Lecain

AM3(AW) Gregory Hellem

OS3(SW) Lawerance Woods Jr.

Date: Oct. 20 Dept: Engineering

Date: Oct. 21 Dept: Media

Date: Oct. 21 Dept: HSC-15

Date: Oct. 22 Dept: Engineering

HTFN Nicolo was the driving force in the fabrication and installation of stall dividers in 02-34-7 female officer head.

He also assisted in repairs of ten and twelve inch firemain piping which saved the Navy over $100,000 dollars.

Vivona superlative efforts measurably contributed to Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 successful start of the 2014 /2015 Western Pacific deployment.

MC3 Lecain’s hard work led to the completion of five news stories and three Carl Vinson newscasts. As editor and producer, he spent more than 40 hours producing 13 RSEP briefs, educating the crew on the history and geopolitical affairs of the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. Lecain ensures the smooth and timely broadcast of the weekly “Big XO’s Morning Show” and six ‘Carl Vinson on the Deckplates’ episodes highlighting Sailors contributions to the ship’s mission.

AM3 Hellem’s performance is recognized throughout the command as the line division day check supervisor. His work ethic is essential to the daily preparation and launch and recovery of eight MH60s helicopters, carrying out plane guard and other missions. He is responsible for training seven plane captains and oversees the assigning of the daily workload among his shift.

He is the quintessential oil that keeps the division operating smoothly.

OS3 Woods is a valuable and vital member of the Combat Direction Center (CDC) Watch team. Woods’ responsibilities and duties include the identification and classification of all surface and air contacts in Carl Vinson’s Classification, to properly correlate aircraft mode 3 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) to the Air Tasking Officer (ATO) and match them to flights in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DECKPLATE DI A LO G U E S Which song are you listening to?

AO3 Gregory Carnethon

QMSN Brittany Anderson

LS2 (SCW) ReneeRose Solis

DCFN Samantha Rampersav

AS2 (AW) Ray Canafax

“A World of Pure Imagination,” Willy Wonka soundtrack.

“Come Into My Room” by Mavado.

“My Heart will Go On” by Celine Dion.

“The Good Stuff” by Kenny Chesney.

“She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney.

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EN3 Michael Seiders

ABF3 Christopher Davis

CSSN Jessica Salter

AN Andrew Cacacho

Date: Oct. 24 Dept: Reactor

Date: Oct. 24 Dept: Security

Date: Oct. 25 Dept: Supply

Date: Oct. 25 Dept: HSM-73

EN3 Seiders assisted in training and qualifying four new Diesel Rover watch standers. As the Log Petty Officer for reactor auxiliaries division he revised the diesel rover logs and reviews the daily operating logs. Petty Officer Seiders was present for the last four diesel runs in the AFT emergency diesel generator room and assisted with jacket water, fuel oil and lube oil sampling during the diesel runs.

ABF3 Davis updated 214 Security Department training records to reflect training conducted on deadly force and rules of engagement in accordance with the U.S. 5th Fleet guidance. He also trained 54 prospective and qualified anti-terrorism tactical watch officers in the shoot/don’t shoot scenarios, utilizing the Firearms Training Simulator (FATS).

CSSN Salter is a highly motivated Sailor and selfstarter, she has been the driving force behind improved cleanliness and customer service standards.

She plays a key role in the flawless production of 7,500 nutritious, high-quality meals daily, in support of more than 4,800 Sailors.

Salter also contributed to the successful execution of a high-profile reception attended by more than 200 Singaporean military officials and dignitaries.

AN Cacacho demonstrated a continuing high degree of professional excellence in every aspect of his duties.

His direct engagement in the workcenter allowed the successful execution of daily and turnaround inspections, launch and recoveries, aircraft washes, fueling evolutions, and the continuous training of six sailors, which resulted in the qualification of two plane captains, and increased the work center’s ability to perform during high-optempo operations.

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QUALIFIED ABF1 Kenneth Cranston ABH1 Yuriy Dyshkant ABH2 Kenneth Harris AC1 Terrell Anthony BM2 Kevin Cotton DC3 Katelan Riddick EM2 Kathleen Archdeacon EM2 Megan Willis EN3 Sean Hennies ET2 Clayton Albright ET3 Alexiss Valenzuela OSSN Justin Austin SN Justin Miller YNSN Roberto Carranza

ABEAN Tasania Dennis AD3 Patrick Mcgrath ADAN Trevor Lamoreau AM3 Adrian Elenasanchez AM3 Kaleb Davis AMAA Cheryl Thogersen AN Jalin Klaff AN Jonathan Miranda AO3 Billy Telvigarcia AO3 Corey Bagliazo AO3 Dale Robinson AO3 Estevan Romero AO3 Jake Browning AO3 Joseph Onweller

AOAN Darla Holston AT3 Jonathan Hobbs HM2 Zachary Frates IS2 Joshua Williams LS2 Joshua Langland PR1 Kevin Gilley PRAA Chanel Watts STG1 Tracee McDaniels

ETC Christopher White

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Funboss

Team Vinson, s you know, Halloween is around the corner and just because we are out to sea doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the usual festivities.

To get you in the Halloween spirit, crewmembers from more than 30 shops throughout the ship have decorated their doors for the Halloween door-decorating contest. For a full list of decorated doors, stop by the MWR ticket office for a flyer.

If dressing up is more your speed, then put on your spookiest costume

and head down for scary karaoke and ice cream social on the aft mess decks Oct. 31. However, if you decide to wear a costume, you must adhere to the following rules: - Costumes may only be worn from 2000-2200 in the aft mess decks or while transiting to and from the aft mess decks.

- No masks are to be worn during transit.

- Costumes that promote the use of illegal substances and activities, or are inappropriately revealing

are not allowed.

- Costumes may not be demeaning or derogatory to any ethnic group, race, religion, nationality, disability, gender (no cross-dressing), or individuals on board Carl Vinson.

- No weapons, toy weapons, or props replicating weapons will be allowed.

- For those creating costumes, do not deface or damage Navy uniforms.

I am extremely excited about this event. Come out and show your support. Have fun Carl Vinson, and lets have a good Halloween!

Get to Know Your MWR Staff: IT2 Rita-Marie Dixon Story Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston

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emporarily assigned to Carl Vinson’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation division, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Rita-Marie Dixon enlisted in the Navy in September 2008.

After graduating boot camp, Dixon attended IT “A” School at the Center for Information Dominance, Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla. She then reported to her first command, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment, in Mayport, Fla. Dixon reported to the Carl Vinson in April 2013, and was assigned to Vinson’s Combat Systems department, CS-1 division. She serves as one of

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the leading ticket office representatives in MWR and is also directly in charge of sales and the management of all generated financial reports.

She said her biggest accomplishment thus far is giving birth and raising her daughter, Rhyan.

Rebekah Mckoy, fun boss of Carl Vinson says that Dixon plays a major role in the morale of her division and the crew.

“I can always count on her to get things done and spend extra time after working hours to complete a task,” said McKoy “Her smiling face and pleasant attitude is so contagious.”

Dixon’s ability to accomplish the

task-at-hand is supported in her favorite quote.

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” - Matthew 6:34.

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NOW PLAYING CARL VINSON CINEMA REQUEST A MOVIE!

ABDUCTION ALEX CROSS AKEELAH AND THE BEE BATTLESHIP BRAVE BIG MIRACLE ABDUCTION ALEX CROSS AKEELAH AND THE BEE BATTLESHIP

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50/50 ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 12 YEARS A SLAVE THE BIG WEDDING THE BREAKFAST CLUB CABIN IN THE WOODS 50/50 ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 12 YEARS A SLAVE THE BIG WEDDING THE BREAKFAST CLUB

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THE DARKEST HOUR DESPICABLE ME DESPICABLE ME 2 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX EDWARD SCISSORHANDS THE DARKEST HOUR DESPICABLE ME DESPICABLE ME 2 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

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DUMB AND DUMBER ESCAPE PLAN THE FLUFFY MOVIE EVIL DEAD GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO GRAVITY DUMB AND DUMBER ESCAPE PLAN THE FLUFFY MOVIE EVIL DEAD

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FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER FINDING NEMO GHOST FORREST GUMP GOD’S NOT DEAD HAPPY GILMORE FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER FINDING NEMO GHOST FORREST GUMP

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GRUMPY OLD MEN THE HANGOVER PART III GANGSTER SQUAD HER THE HELP HOMEFRONT GRUMPY OLD MEN THE HANGOVER PART III GANGSTER SQUAD HER

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SAFE HAVEN THE SANDLOT SCROOGED SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY SOCIAL NETWORK SAFE HAVEN THE SANDLOT SCROOGED SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

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SAFE SAINTS & SOLDIERS: AIRBORNE CREED SAVING MR. BANKS SWORDFISH SIDE EFFECTS SILENT HILL REVELATION SAFE SAINTS & SOLDIERS: AIRBORNE CREED SAVING MR. BANKS SWORDFISH SIDE EFFECTS

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SPIDERMAN 2 STEP UP REVOLUTION STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS THE THREE MUSKETEERS TOWER HEIST TURBO SPIDERMAN 2 STEP UP REVOLUTION STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS THE THREE MUSKETEERS

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THE SITTER THE SIXTH SENSE S.W.A.T. SNITCH THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY THIS IS THE END THE SITTER THE SIXTH SENSE S.W.A.T. SNITCH

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THE THREE STOOGES TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD TRANSFORMERS TYLER PERRY’S GOOD DEEDS VAMPIRE ACADEMY WON’T BACK DOWN THE THREE STOOGES TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD TRANSFORMERS

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TRANSCENDENCE TWELVE MONKEY’S WAR HORSE WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER WHEN HARRY MET SALLY YOU’RE NEXT TRANSCENDENCE TWELVE MONKEY’S WAR HORSE WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER THE 70

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