Vinson Voice 5 Dec 10

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VOL 1 / NO 48

December 5, 2010

Stay Classy, San Diego

Sailors say goodbye to family and friends as Carl Vinson departs for 2010-2011 deployment Story by MC3 Lori Bent USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer

Carl Vinson and Carrier Airwing 17 Sailors said goodbye to family and friends Nov. 30 as the ship departed Naval Air Station North Island for a threeweek composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) and Western Pacific deployment. COMPTUEX is an assessment of Carrier Strike Group 1’s pre-planned responses to tactical scenarios and knowledge of operations critical to ships’ survival at sea. Vinson will play a key role in supporting the nation’s maritime strategy to assure our allies of continued commitment to regional security and to deter and dissuade potential conflicts. This is the first Western Pacific deployment for Vinson in more than five years, since the ship entered Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) in the fall of 2005. “Getting ready for this deployment was a little different since the ship has been in the shipyards for so long,” said Chief Operation’s Specialist (SW/AW) Tijuanna

Schumpert, Leading Chief Petty Officer of Operations Department OI Division. “There was a lot of work to do to get the ship ready. Now it’s time to focus on the mission at hand.” Although this will be the first full-length deployment for many Sailors on board, Carl Vinson’s extensive training and enthusiasm enable the crew to support the ship’s overall mission. “This is my first Western Pacific deployment. It is a bit overwhelming but my family understands I am doing my duty,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Liberty Raposas from Medical Department. “I know I have to go, so I am ready to go. I know what is expected of me and I am ready to do my job.” Several family members and friends bid farewell to Carl Vinson Sailors as the ship pulled away from the pier. “We will do our best to be as supportive as we possibly can,” said Michelle and Mike Smith, parents of Airman Robert Kronebusch. “We drove down to see him off today and we will be here when he gets back. This (deployment) will be a life-changing experience and See`DEPLOYMENT` page 2

The Carl Vinson Voice is an internal document produced by and for the crew of the USS Carl Vinson and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government or the Departments of Defense or the Navy and do not imply any endorsement thereby.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Evans


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