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CAPT KARL THOMAS Commanding Officer

LTJG TREVOR DAVIDS Assistant Public Affairs Officer

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF MCCS(SW/AW) MONICA HOPPER Media Leading Chief Petty Officer

British Trio Trained for Takeoff

Q&A with Resiliency Counselor Book Review

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(SW) JACOB G. KAUCHER MCSN CODY HOWELL

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Families United Through Reading Tech Review

STAFF WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

MC2(SW/AW) JOHN P. WAGNER MC2(SW/AW) GEORGE M. BELL MC2(SW) NICK BROWN MC2(SW/AW) SCOTT FENAROLI MC3(SW) SHANTECE GONZALEZ MC3(SW) CURTIS D. SPENCER MCSN JAMES P. BLEYLE e

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America’s Favorite Carrier

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Change of Command

by MC3(SW) Curtis D. Spencer

f you had asked me 26 years ago, when I first was on board this ship, if I thought I would ever come back as the commanding officer, it would have been the farthest thing from my mind. The fact that I’ve been able to come full circle in my career and return to Carl Vinson as the commanding officer is very fulfilling,” said Capt. Karl Thomas, Carl Vinson’s 14th commanding officer (CO). “ Although he may be new to the crew, Thomas is no stranger to CVN 70. His career has caused him to cross the Gold Eagle quarterdeck on multiple occasions.

“This is my fourth deployment on Carl Vinson,” Thomas said. “I came aboard for my first squadron tour as a junior officer in 1988. I have been with the ship for her fourth, fifth, eighth and now fifteenth deployments.”

Thomas’ tenure began Monday when Capt. Kent D. Whalen was flown off the ship. Whalen’s guidance to the crew during his tour had been to strive for perfection in all they do, ensure everything works every day, and take care of their Shipmates. Thomas sees no reason to reverse course during his tenure.

“I fully believe in each of those,” said Thomas.

“Everything we do is a team effort. We have the great fortune of being at the tip of the spear, so we should be the best.”

“My goal is to ensure each component of this strike group is working as a team,” Thomas said. “This is a huge operation and requires each person to do his or her job well. We are supporting Destroyer Squadron One and the air wing; we will provide them with the facilities and support required so they can carry out the mission.

Communication and preparation are the keys to Team Vinson’s success.”

When the ship got underway Aug. 22, Thomas began walking the deck plates. He was consistently impressed with what he observed.

“In each space I have visited, the Sailors have been very professional and respectful,” Thomas said. “I see lots of positive communication and everyone seems very eager to do their job. I am very pleased to take over a ship that is firing on all cylinders. It is just a matter of staying sharp and staying on point.”

Demonstrating a keen understanding of the crew’s curiosity about their new captain, Thomas also made

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Capt. Kent D. Whalen is relieved by Capt. Karl O. Thomas. Photo by MC2(SW/AW) George M. Bell

Capt. Karl O. Thomas assumes command of Carl Vinson. Photo by MC2(SW/AW) George M. Bell

Capt. Karl O. Thomas addresses the crew for the first time. Photo by MC2(SW/AW) George M. Bell

“I am very pleased to take over a ship that is firing on all cylinders. It is just a matter of staying sharp and staying on point.” sure to outline his expectations in order to maximize their efforts.

“I expect the crew to communicate, work together, and to be ready for any and all that may be asked of them,” Thomas said. “I expect them to follow procedures by the book. If they don’t understand something, I want them to look to their chain of command for assistance. We have many sharp department heads and leading chief petty officers that are all experts in their field.”

Just as Thomas is mindful of the chance he now has to experience what he calls the top duty station of his career, he stresses the word “opportunity” in his interactions with junior and senior service members alike. Gold Eagle Sailors are doing what other Sailors would love the opportunity to be able to do. And Thomas is honored to be the one taking Carl Vinson’s crew on America’s mission.

“I look forward to leading this crew,” Thomas said. “I have been in the Navy for 28 years and I have had the opportunity to communicate with a lot of Sailors. I think I have honed that skill, but I don’t know it all. There are things for me to learn and things for me to teach. I am grateful and humbled to be able to lead this great warship and her crew to safely do what is asked of us.”

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British Trio Trained for Takeoff

by MCSN James P. Bleyle

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t’s a clear sky above Carl Vinson, and the sun’s reflection dances and sparkles across the waves as an F/A-18E Super Hornet slips into the overhead holding pattern waiting for the flight deck to clear. For Lt. Nicholas Smith, a pilot attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, this is one of the best parts of being a member of a U.S. Navy air wing.

However, Smith, along with Lt. Matthew King, line division officer

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and pilot attached to VFA-94, and Lt. Daniel Latham, a pilot with VFA113, are not U.S. Naval Aviators.

They’re British naval aviators aboard Carl Vinson as part of Long Lead Specialist Skills Program, a joint nation venture to increase the qualifications and proficiency of British pilots and sailors in regards to carrier-based flight operations.

“In recent times, the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers were so small that

the only jet we were able to launch off of them was the Harrier because it has vertical takeoff capabilities,” King said.

Budget cuts led the Royal Navy to shift from the Harrier to the F-35B multi-role fighter outlined in Britain’s 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review. “We are attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 to gain experience flying single seat fast jets off large deck carriers, so we can operate

safely in the future when the Royal Navy starts using its two newest carriers, the newly christened HMS Queen Elizabeth, and the Prince of Wales, which are currently under construction,” explained Smith.

The pilots hadn’t planned on flying off of large deck carriers – much less off of an American aircraft carrier – when they were commissioned to serve their country.

“We were originally scheduled to fly the Harrier,” Smith said. “But right when we got to that part in our training, the Harrier Force was scrapped. We ended up coming out here to keep our skill set alive.”

The three British pilots aboard Carl Vinson are among the first five in the program and have been stateside for four years, gaining skills by going through the same training pipeline U.S. Navy aviators have to complete.

“We went through Meridian and Kingsville flying the T-45, and then we had to complete a certain number of day and night traps on board a carrier to get qualified, the same as any American pilot,” said Latham.

And all of that training came to

a head on the flight deck of Carl Vinson.

“I was intimidated when I landed on the boat for the first time,” Smith said. “The pressure to not mess up in front of the squadron and the air wing that we were going to become a part of was fairly high. But ultimately, the only pressure that I feel is the kind that I put on myself. I want to make the best out of each and every flight and every trap.”

Despite wearing a uniform different than their American counterparts, King, Latham and Smith have integrated well into the air wing.

“We fit in nicely here,” Smith said. “The crew has been very accommodating and I am treated just like any other pilot on the team, which allows the squadron to function without restriction.”

“Despite being almost impossible to understand on the radio, Dan Latham is an outstanding addition to the U.S. Navy’s strike-fighter community,” said Lt. Will Favia, a pilot with VFA113 who has known Latham since he arrived in the squadron two years ago. “It’s been a true honor to be

one of the first fighter squadrons to receive a Brit. They’re world-class pilots and astute gentlemen as well.”

Latham says his time spent training with the U.S. Navy has left its mark.

“It’s a privilege to work with the U.S. Navy,” Latham said. “I’ll never forget my time here. When I reintegrate with the Royal Navy, I’m going to have a unique perspective on how a large carrier strike group package works, from defending the strike group from the air to delivering bombs over the enemy.”

All three pilots have been here for the entirety of Carl Vinson’s work-up cycle from Tailored Ship’s Training Ability (TSTA)/ Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) to the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), and will now see most of Carl Vinson’s 2014 deployment, where they will further hone their skills before taking them into the Royal Navy fleet, ready to put them to use.

“Carl Vinson has a stellar crew that seems to work well together. It’s the people that make any crew great, and Carl Vinson has some of the best,” said King. “I’m glad to be here.”

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V I N S O N

Q&A with

Yvette Currie

Resiliency Counselor

by MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston

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hether with co-workers or family members, relationships are an integral part of life and aren’t always easy to maintain, especially if you are a Sailor on a deployment.

The ship’s Deployed Resiliency Counselor Yvette Currie sat down with The Voice to give her take on relationships.

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Q: What service do you provide for Sailors?

A: “I’m a representative from the Fleet and Family Support Center and a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am here to provide therapy throughout the ship, throughout the entire deployment. Part of the job is affiliated with the Sexual Assault Response Program. I will hold refresher training with victim advocates in order to help them maintain their certifications so there will not be a disruption of care for service members. Another portion of my job involves seeing individuals aboard the ship who desire relief from invasive symptoms that interrupt their job performance, relationship performance, and general emotional wellbeing. Additionally, I provide information briefings on topics ranging from sexual assault to anger management, along with leading group therapy.”

Q: How long have you been doing this kind of job?

A: “I have been in the field now for 13 years.”

Q: What are some reasons why Sailors should come see you?

A: “Anyone interested in improving their relationship performance – while on the job, with supervisors and coworkers – those seeking to enhance communication skills with significant others, and those wanting to improve their general emotional health and wellbeing would all benefit from coming to see me.”

Q: When it comes to marriage and relationships, what advice would you give newlyweds?

A: “Have a discussion about expectations on what meaning and dreams each person attaches to the idea and purpose of marriage. Don’t go in with assumptions.

Put it all out on the table. Sort out the plan ahead of time. Talk about role expectations. Talk, for example, about what was observed in how mom was and the hopes of how a “mom should act” in a marriage or what a “head of household” looks like in a marriage and if the

example from childhood is also the plan for the future. Is there a fidelity expectation? Discuss it. Don’t go in with secret plans or agendas. Arguments must happen, but relationship destruction, while arguing, does not have to happen.”

Q: What advice would you give people who have been married for a while?

A: “Damage done in relationships, if left unresolved, can creep in years down the road, even used as fuel, sometimes seemingly randomly, during fights. Address the damage head on and work it through to a healing conclusion. It’s possible to work through any issue if both people still want the relationship.”

Q: Is there anything you have to say about relationships in general?

A: “I see people get into a lot of trouble in relationships when they start looking at the other person as the opponent, rather than as an ally, and coming at the other person as ‘You’ve done this,’ name calling, ‘u need to change, first, then I will change, if at all,’ blaming, and literally and figuratively pointing at the other person as the problem. This will immediately put up walls of defensiveness. People don’t respond well to being blamed and pointed at like they’re the problem. So to help dismantle that, one of the most important things is for people to take responsibility for their own feelings and behaviors and own whatever it is they’re going through.

Seek first to understand. This can help people drop their defenses and listen to each other, which is often the ultimate goal - to draw the other person in, closer, rather than push that person further and further away.”

Q: Does a Sailor need to make an appointment to see you, or can they just stop in?

A: I recommend Sailors make an appointment with me either via e-mail by calling my j-dial in the SARP office, or by stopping in and setting something up.

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Available in the Ship’s Library

by MC2(SW/AW) Scott Fenaroli

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oday you say, “Siri give me directions to Galesberg, Kansas,” and in a few seconds your phone directs you how to get there. Phones even allow you the option to insert the location’s latitude and longitude.

This makes it hard to believe navigation used to be a life or death issue.

Keel-Hauled by MCSN James P. Bleyle

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Acknowledged by the book’s author Dava Sobel, anyone alive in the 18th century would have known the “the longitude problem” was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day and had been for centuries.

In the days of wooden ships, navigation was extremely unpredictable. Everyone agreed on latitude, the horizontal lines around the earth. Zero was the equator and 180 degrees were the North and South poles. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, Sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land.

It was easy enough to figure out where a ship was vertically on the earth, but horizontal location was a problem. Ships were confined to sailing close to the shore to prevent getting lost. To venture away from the sight of land was to roll the dice that the ship would never be seen again.

In 1714, England’s Parliament offered the equivalent of a king’s ransom – a prize worth millions of dollars in today’s money – to the person who could figure out a ship’s position in longitude to within ½ a degree or 34 miles at the equator.

Many in the day believed the answer would come from the heavens. Men from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton attempted with little to no success.

Twenty years later, a clock maker from England by the name of John Harrison invented the first

chronometer, an extremely accurate timepiece. The trick was to use metals that expand and contract at different rates and bind them together to create the watch compotes. If you know the time at a fixed location, you can subtract that time according to the time the sun tells you it is where you are, enabling you to determine the longitude degrees you have traveled from a set point.

Harrison continued to improve on the chronometer, developing three more versions over time, until the H-4 chronometer could fit into the palm of a hand. In 1765, Harrison was awarded £15,000 for successfully determining longitude with his chronometers. His H-4 design was carried on ships for more than 100 years until GPS was invented to replace the clocks.

Longitude is an easy read that provides perspective on Sailor issues and solutions in the 18th century.

Dava Sobel displays a wealth of knowledge on the subject matter. He details the exploits of John Harrison without pulling any punches and outlines how Harrison encountered and surpassed the arrogance and envy of his peers.

The theme of an average person accomplishing a monumental task runs throughout this book. I recommend reading this book for that reason; it was enjoyable to learn about how one man solved the greatest problem of his day.

RUNNING WITH THE SUNLINERS Gold Eagle Warriors and Team Quicksand, It is your job to protect this country and my job to make sure you are physically capable and prepared to do just that. It is understood this is going to be a long deployment, but look at the bright side – you will be able to get in the best shape of your life.

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 and I are planning an 8,595-mile team race consisting of running and biking, or use of an elliptical machine, commencing Sept. 1 thru April 31. The required miles are roughly the distance from Honolulu to Bahrain.

Teams will be comprised of ten members, assigned to the same department. In addition, teams must be co-ed and include at least two individuals of each gender.

Squadrons are welcome to field as many teams as they would like.

A progress map will be displayed in the Sunliner’s Ready Room, allowing each team to compare their performance with other teams. The map will feature the ground track of the course and will be updated with progress markers for each team.

Team progress will be tracked on Sundays by team representatives who report to Lt. Keary Bonner or VFA-81’s Command Master Chief Richard Haninger.

Distance traveled will be calculated in the following way:

1 mile Run = 1 mile

3 miles Bike = 1 mile

1 mile Row = 1 mile

1 mile Elliptical = 1 mile Points of Contact: LT Keary Bonner, keary.bonner@cvw17.navy.mil J Dial: 2516 CMC Haninger, richard.haninger@cvw17.navy.mil J Dial: 2257

Intramural Sports League

For service members and staff looking for sports to participate in during deployment, the ship will be offering an opportunity to participate in an intramural sports league. The sports program will include wiffleball, volleyball, dodgeball and basketball.

The first sport will be wiffleball. Department, squadron and staff teams will consist of eight to 12 people.

Smaller departments such as Administration, Dental, Legal, Media, Medical, Ministries, Navigation, Religious Ministries and Safety will be considered as one department. Each department is guaranteed at least one team slot in the league. “This is a co-ed league so each team must have at least two active female players at all times,” said league commissioner Chief Electronics Technician (SW) Scott Shaw.

Athletic gear will be required to play; however, participants are encouraged to use creativity and choose their own uniforms.

For any questions about the league contact Shaw at J-5232.

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Families United Through Reading

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by MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston

ne of the things my kids look forward to is movie night. We rearrange the furniture and gather in front of the TV with blankets while indulging in all the foods that we normally don’t have throughout the week.

The other favorite is bedtime. Hearing their favorite story, no matter if they’ve heard it a million times, always puts a sparkle in their eyes.

Being deployed does not allow for those types of opportunities, but with “United Through Reading”, parents can still continue that tradition with their children.

United Through Reading is an underway, quality-of-life program for military families that connects parents and children through reading. The Sailor records themselves reading a book and the videos are then converted to DVD’s and sent to children or family members.

“It is very important for kids to have tangible reminders of their parents, while separated,” said Carl Vinson United Through Reading Coordinator, Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Ashley Schumacher. “Although the program isn’t required, our civilian coordinators and I highly encourage members to participate.”

Schumacher says communication is especially important during deployments. Not only does it increase the morale and welfare of Sailors who are separated from the ones they love and searching for ways to demonstrate their love from afar, but it fosters deeper connections on both sides.

“I don’t have kids myself, but I am the second oldest of ten, therefore I love children,” said Schumacher. “I love this program and can really appreciate its value.”

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First-time participant Logistics Specialist 1st Class (SW) Korilyn Barrett said that the videos will put a huge smile on her kids’ faces when they arrive.

“I am a single mother. This is an adjustment for all of us. They had to move to Maine to live with my parents while I am deployed,” said Barrett. “My duty as a mother is to make sure they have security and stability – part of that is keeping in contact so that they know how important they are to me every day.

“The comfort of my voice on those hard days will surely make them smile. They love getting mail, so getting a piece of me in the mail will make it that much better,” added Barrett. “Anything that puts a smile on my children’s face and makes their day better is an exceptional program.”

Service members can record as many videos as they want and just need to sign up for a time slot at the religions ministries office. Sailors can record their readings from 0900-1500 and 1900-2200, everyday except Sundays and during port visits.

“I appreciate the efforts of the religious program specialists in making this a reality,” Barrett said. “Being a mother is the best thing that ever happened to me and making the sacrifice to put that to the side so that I can be a great Sailor is difficult. The opportunity to do both is entwined in this program, and I think it is remarkable.”

“Take advantage of the program,” added Schumacher.

“Do it as often as you like. We provide a lot of books, but you can read a personal book if you prefer. It’s a great program and will definitely put a smile on someone’s face.”

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by MC3(SW) Curtis D. Spencer

In an endeavor to keep at the forefront of the competition, Apple made the decision to rebuild their tablet. Leading up to a 2012 release, the iPad was redesigned and the iPad Air was born in December 2012.

The iPad Air is lean, light and brilliantly crafted. An advanced version of the 64-bit Apple A7 processor also found in the iPhone 5S shoulders the work load. Due to this upgrade the iPad Air operates swiftly and all functions run speedily.

Even though the screen is the same resolution as on previous models, it feels like an upgrade. But the real show-stealing feature is the weight, or lack thereof.

It has dropped nearly 200g – 29 percent of the weight the iPad 4 carried. That’s a mammoth generational transition. The lighter design is most beneficial when using the tablet for extended periods. Even so, there is more to be said for it than that it is lighter. The iPad Air is perfectly balanced so users can hold it comfortably to read or watch a movie for hours simply by cupping a corner in their palm. The weight scale allows for ease in handling in a multitude of positions.

While its closest relative is the iPad 4, the look and design borrow heavily from the iPad Mini 2. The Air is coated in an aluminum shell casing. The edges where the screen meets the aluminum are diamond cut, providing a smooth, glossy surface. Plastic buttons are a thing of the past. Apple has added metal equivalents, also found on the iPad Mini 2. The change gives this next-gen product a higher quality feel.

The screen on the iPad 4 was decent, but there was always room for improvement. The iPad Air has polished this feature further. It provides cleaner whites and maintains color accuracy when tilted to any angle. Text is more legible at angles and the screen appears overall brighter.

The iPad Air also comes with stereo speakers instead of the mono speakers of the iPad 4. This is an improvement; however, the placement of the speakers, facing away from the screen and located at the bottom of the device, slightly nullifies the benefits of them. While they do provide accurate and clear sound, there are limitations on the quality a tablet can produce.

With regard to performance, the iPad Air uses a similar processor to Apple’s flagship phone. This tablet operates very swiftly. Apps open fast, movies and games load in a snap, and the iPad itself looks stunning.

The iPad Air is a useful product, worthy of being called an upgrade. It can serve in multiple capacities, from time waster to workplace tool. Whether on land, or out to sea, this tablet is as must have as it gets.

BUY/ DENY

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MM2 Jeffrey Taylor

ABEAN Joshua Farmer

PS3 Deshawn Williams

AO3(AW) Andre Fournier

Date: Sept. 1 Department: Reactor

Date: Sept. 2 Department: Security

Date: Sept. 3 Department: Admin

Date: Sept. 4 Department: Weapons

Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Taylor worked almost all night to repair number three distilling unit circ pump duplex strainer.

He identified the problem, put the equipment in a safe condition, and then spearheaded the repair.

His efforts restored number three distilling unit to service from an out-ofcommission condition. In addition, he steamed out clogged sea chests on number three and number four distilling units during a previous watch in order to maintain maximum water production capabilities during reactor startup.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Joshua Farmer’s outstanding work ethic and determination is continuously helping keep good order and discipline on the ship with detailed patrols of USS Carl Vinson gyms, self-serve laundry and smoke pits. He has advised and corrected over 20 Sailors in accordance with the Executive Officer’s policies.

Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Deshawn Williams is responsible for processing gains of all newly reporting personnel to USS Carl Vinson. In addition to his job, he also stepped up to process the ship’s Family Separation Allowance forms to ensure that all eligible Sailors receive their FSA in their 1 October paycheck.

As an ordanance team leader, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Andre Fournier led weapons assembly training for 60 personnel, encompassing all divisions in Weapons Department.

His extensive ordnance knowledge ensured Carl Vinson was ready for deployment and led to the qualification of 17 new ordnance team members. Additionally, his performance as the 128 magazine series supervisor has been spectacular - a position normally held by a senior AO2 or AO1.

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AN Eric Koch

PRAN Tonya Rosales

IT2(AW/IDW) Brian Malcom

AM3(AW) Curtis Spencer

Date: Sept. 5 Department: Supply

Date: Sept. 6 Department: AIMD

Week of Aug. 30 Squadron: VFA-22

Week of Sept. 6 Squadron: VFA-81

On Aug. 29, Airman Koch was performing his duties as a Food Service Attendant on the forward mess decks when he noticed a Sailor choking on his food. Without hesitation, he responded to the emergency and performed the Heimlich maneuver to perfection, dislodging the food stuck in the Sailor’s throat within seconds.

While flawlessly performing her duties and collateral duties as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman, Airman Rosales took on the responsibility of hemming and sewing rank insignias on more than 100 sets of fire-resistant coveralls for the crew. Her technical knowledge and energetic work ethic have made a positive impact on her work center and the crew of Carl Vinson.

As information systems technician leading petty officer, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Brian Malcom helped set up and manage NIPR and SIPR accounts for over 240 squadron and 1,600 air wing personnel.

As information assurance manager, he designed the movement of and adherence of information assurance requirements for over $800,000 in assets and the successful transfer of assets to Carl Vinson. He displayed keen leadership and excelled in the role of 1st Lieutenant leading petty officer, supervising two personnel in the setup of a 235-man berthing.

His professional ability, loyal devotion to duty, and exceptional performance led to his selection as Quicksand Warrior of the Week.

Aviation Structrual Mechanic 3rd Class Curtis Spencer has been a true leader in the Aircraft Division. As an Airframes Work Center Flight Deck Troubleshooter, he ensured all squadron aircraft were full mission ready, signed off 23 discrepancies, assisted in 84 and 168-day special inspections, assisted in MCI preparations, and mentored new work center personnel on the safe and proper maintenance practice while at sea and on the flight deck. A true team player, he volunteered to assist the line division while they were undermanned during a hectic flight schedule.

He has performed plane captain duties during flight operations each day, ensuring aircraft were safe for flight, while also training line personnel on proper flight deck operating procedures.

His professionalism and dedication makes him the example for all our junior Sunliners and he has earned the honor of being named Quicksand Warrior of the Week.

DECKPLATE DI ALOG U E S

Which port would you most like to visit on this deployment?

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“australia”

“Hawaii”

“australia”

AOAN Alexander Morris

AN Colton Hawn

CSSN Timothy Hischke

“Singapore”

“AUSTRALIA”

“Dubai”

SH2(SW/AW) John Yuasensi

MMFN Destiny Rogers

ITC(SW/AW) Phylis Hermes

“Dubai”

“australia”

“HONG KONG”

FA David Jackson

LS2 Rita-Marie Dixon

POA (AH) Thomas Meechan

“Philippines”

“Australia”

“Alaska or Tasmania”

LS3(AW) Ramil Bonsol

LS2(SW) Romeo Agulto

AM3(AW) Brandon Bauer

“Philippines”

“Philippines”

“Philippines”

LSSN Braden Fairbee

LS3(AW) Flormina Delacruz

ABF2(AW/SW) Robert Morris

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