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Vol 03 No 53 | May 21, 2012
Tiger Cruise Air Power Demo Soars
STORY BY
MC2 (SW) Byron C. Linder | Carl Vinson Staff Writer
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undreds of Tigers and Sailors stormed Carl Vinson’s flight deck yesterday afternoon for a demonstration which promised spectacle, loud noise and some education provided by the Sailors of embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17. Denise, Sam, and Machinist’s Mate Fireman Rick Sobania assigned to Engineering Department’s Auxiliaries Division, collectively concluded the air show was the pinnacle of the Tiger Cruise events so far. “It was spectacular. Amazing. I had no idea that’s what we’d see on this cruise,” Denise Sobania said. “I mostly get to see the aircraft elevator, since that’s what A-Div works on. But being on the other side was spectacular,” added MMFN Sobania. “It was incredible. One of the best events I’ve ever seen in my life. The superior force and how well organized Cover photo by: MCSN (SW) George M. Bell | Carl Vinson Staff Photographer
everything is up there, being able to put that many people out there and put on a good show - the Navy’s done a tremendous job,” Sam Sobania said. “I thought we’d come out and walk around with my son and not really be able to see much. But I didn’t think it would be this organized or this informative. I’ve learned more about the Navy in three days than I have in my lifetime.” The mass of Tigers and Sailors flooded Carl Vinson’s Hangar Bay 2. All eyes turned to the wailing siren as the aircraft elevator rumbled down to the hangar deck. Once on the elevator, a wave of cameras, iPads, and cell phones rose as the elevator methodically ascended to the flight deck, releasing a hydraulic hiss of air as the trip came to an end. The attendees made their way to the foul line as Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113’s Lt. Richard Prescott, CONTINUE ‘AIR POWER’ ON PAGE 2