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After reading the Penny Press over time, one thing must surely jump out at you: every piece of the Lincoln puzzle is a critical part of what an aircraft carrier does at sea. We all rely on one another to get the job done, to move from day to day and ever closer to accomplishing what we came out here to do.

How many times in these pages have you read the words, “... and without them, the planes simply wouldn’t fly?” I know it’s redundant, but without any of our many essential cogs, we wouldn’t be doing our part to fulfill the overall Navy mission to continue to be a global force for good.

So how, exactly, would you fly a jet without jet fuel? That’s right, you wouldn’t. How would you access the network without IT experts to troubleshoot all the glitches endemic to computer systems? Once again, it isn’t something that I would be willing to try. Check out our coverage of the Abe fuelies, beginning on page 3; read all about our ADP nerds on page 12.

Also in these pages, we invite you to name your five favorite essential albums for a deployment or other long engagement. What’s on your playlist?

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Looking down from vulture’s row, a rainbow of jerseys can be seen on the flight deck of the ship. Blue, green, purple, red, brown

and yellow shirts are out on the flattop every day, and all of them have different important roles to play to keep aircraft mission-ready.

What you’ll see if you watch the aviation boatswain’s mates (fuels) at work are the “grapes” who fuel the air wing’s helicopters and jets all day. Though the “fuelies” of Air department’s V-4 division fuel aircraft all day, that is only one of the major responsibilities of the purple shirts.

The grapes must also ensure that the air wing has the highest quality of fuel. After receiving fuel from a replenishment ship, they will test the fuel to see if it has any water or sediment in it. Samples of the fuel will go into two clear glass bottles--one for water and the other for sediment--then brought to the ABFs’ quality assurance office for testing. The bottles will be run through a combined contaminated fuel detector (CCFD) then placed underneath a black light to check for water and sediment. The maximum allowable amount of water that can be in fuel is 10 microns, five microns for sediment.

“The most important part about being an ABF is testing the quality of fuel,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Sarah Rice. “If there was too much water or sediment in the fuel, the planes wouldn’t be able to work. Our job is to ensure the finest quality of fuel for our aircraft.”

V-4 personnel transfer fuel throughout the ship for various reasons, one of which is to balance the weight of the ship to help keep the ship level. Fuel is also transferred to launch and recover aircraft as well as for filtration to remove water and sediments.

Once the fuel is ready to be used by the aircraft on the flight deck, purple shirts carry fuel hoses to the aircraft to be topped off with JP-5, the fuel used in the aircraft. Before even thinking

about fueling a jet or helicopter, however, ABFs have to elecrtrically ground the aircraft via a continuity wire inside the fuel hose that produces electricity to reduce the risk of electrocution to flight deck personnel.

“Everyone thinks all we do is fill up the gas tanks of jets or helicopters,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 1st Class Charles White. “In reality, we do a lot more than fill up tanks.”

Story and photos by MCSA Joshua E. Walters

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PLAYLIST FEATURE: WHAT ALBUMS DEFINE DEPLOYMENT 2012?

OTHER “TOP FIVES” AROUND THE BOAT...

“Heard anything good lately?”

AN Michael ZapataThe Beatles“The White Album”

Old Crow Medicine Show“Big Iron World”

Hank Williams III“Lovesick, Broke & Driftin’”

Dr. Ralph Stanley“Live At McGabe’s Guitar Shop”

The Steeldrivers“The Steeldrivers”

Iced Earth“Alive In Athens”

Henry Rollins“Spoken Word Guy”

The Black Crowes“Amorica”

Flogging Molly“Drunken Lullabies”

Metallica“Ride The Lightning”

Pink Floyd“The Wall”

Marc Anthony“Contra la Corriente”

Don Omar“Meet The Orphans”

Lil’ Wayne“Tha Carter III”

Daddy Yankee“Lovumba”

Prince Royce“Prince Royce”


Gorillaz“Gorillaz”

Apocolyptica“Inquisition Symphony”

AC/DC“Back In Black”

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Ultravox“Systems Of Romance”

808 State“Newbuild”

Kate Bush“Lionheart”

Lee “Scratch” Perry“Upsetter In Dub”

Joe Jackson“Night And Day”

This is what I listen to during all the fl ight deck fun runs. This album in particular is just great for running to. It’s driving, competitive and just very motivating.

This is an album I’ve been listening to for a long time now, something that I can always come back to. This is essentially my comfort album.

I’m a very chill person, and this album is very relaxing to put on in the background. It also pretty much set the blueprint for Dub, which infl uenced a lot of other music I listen to. Not Dubstep, though; that stuff’s garbage.

Joe Jackson started incorporating more keys and percussion than his earlier work into his music here and really broke out in the 1980s with this album. Jackson’s work is excellent divorce music.

I discovered this album before deployment, and I would listen to it on repeat in my car while driving to work. I like the way it sounds--classic synth-pop, but it was overshadowed by the Midge Ure-era Ultravox, which is more radio-friendly and kind of lame.

Kicking Off... Getting Started With “What’s Your Playlist?”Deployment, while having many moments of excitement and adventure, is also wrought with downtime. In these moments when we can take a breath--during daily cleaning stations, offi ce work and physical training--time is fi nally given us to take out our mp3 players or our laptops (and maybe even our vinyl collections). But even after fi ve months, your favorite tracks may be worn and tired. This week’s question begs to ask those around us, “What albums defi ne Deployment 2012 for you?” Half the year has already been spent out to sea, a lot of that time lost in the music...

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PLAYLIST FEATURE: WHAT ALBUMS DEFINE DEPLOYMENT 2012?

OTHER “TOP FIVES” AROUND THE BOAT...

“Heard anything good lately?”

AN Michael ZapataThe Beatles“The White Album”

Old Crow Medicine Show“Big Iron World”

Hank Williams III“Lovesick, Broke & Driftin’”

Dr. Ralph Stanley“Live At McGabe’s Guitar Shop”

The Steeldrivers“The Steeldrivers”

Iced Earth“Alive In Athens”

Henry Rollins“Spoken Word Guy”

The Black Crowes“Amorica”

Flogging Molly“Drunken Lullabies”

Metallica“Ride The Lightning”


Marc Anthony“Contra la Corriente”

Don Omar“Meet The Orphans”

Lil’ Wayne“Tha Carter III”

Daddy Yankee“Lovumba”

Prince Royce“Prince Royce”


Gorillaz“Gorillaz”

Apocolyptica“Inquisition Symphony”

AC/DC“Back In Black”

CS2 Zulman Sotelo

HT2 Nick Polson AG1 Robin SinkAT2 Will Oberndorfer

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Ultravox“Systems Of Romance”

808 State“Newbuild”

Kate Bush“Lionheart”

Lee “Scratch” Perry“Upsetter In Dub”

Joe Jackson“Night And Day”

This is what I listen to during all the fl ight deck fun runs. This album in particular is just great for running to. It’s driving, competitive and just very motivating.

This is an album I’ve been listening to for a long time now, something that I can always come back to. This is essentially my comfort album.

I’m a very chill person, and this album is very relaxing to put on in the background. It also pretty much set the blueprint for Dub, which infl uenced a lot of other music I listen to. Not Dubstep, though; that stuff’s garbage.

Joe Jackson started incorporating more keys and percussion than his earlier work into his music here and really broke out in the 1980s with this album. Jackson’s work is excellent divorce music.

I discovered this album before deployment, and I would listen to it on repeat in my car while driving to work. I like the way it sounds--classic synth-pop, but it was overshadowed by the Midge Ure-era Ultravox, which is more radio-friendly and kind of lame.

Kicking Off... Getting Started With “What’s Your Playlist?”Deployment, while having many moments of excitement and adventure, is also wrought with downtime. In these moments when we can take a breath--during daily cleaning stations, offi ce work and physical training--time is fi nally given us to take out our mp3 players or our laptops (and maybe even our vinyl collections). But even after fi ve months, your favorite tracks may be worn and tired. This week’s question begs to ask those around us, “What albums defi ne Deployment 2012 for you?” Half the year has already been spent out to sea, a lot of that time lost in the music...

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Wade T. Oberlin

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Jonteil Johnson

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Timothy D. Godbee

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Sailors aboard Lincoln participated in a National Day of Prayer breakfast on the ship’s mess decks, May 16.

The commemoration began in 1952 after President Harry S. Truman signed a congressional resolution establishing an annual day of national prayer.

“It is a day to regain strength and re-acknowledge the source of our blessings,” said Damage Controlman 3rd Class Julianne Frye.

The ceremony started at 7 a.m. with an opening prayer delivered by Lt. Cmdr. Greg Coates, a Navy chaplain, followed by hymnals sung by the ship’s gospel choir. The breakfast also included words of welcome from Capt. John D. Alexander, Lincoln’s commanding offi cer, and guest speaker Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9.

“The ceremony benefi ts Sailors by bringing together a community of faith that they can participate in while they are away from home,” said Coates. “We can get together and nourish the spiritual component in our lives.”

Sailors began their prayers with thoughts and words for the nation and the military, as well as for peace and for those who have died in service. The ceremony ended with a closing hymnal.

“It turned out to be a great success,” said Lt. Cmdr. Joselito Tiongson, another Navy chaplain. “We had mass participation from the commanding offi cer and the admiral. The religious ministries on board were a great help setting up the event, as were all of the participants, particularly the Sailors working in Supply department preparing the breakfast. They all helped bring the community together.”

Story by MCSA Karolina Martinez

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Everyday, Lincoln Sailors use the resources of Combat System’s Automated Data Processing (ADP) division. Every email sent, Amazon.com

purchase made and shifty attempt at accessing YouTube is monitored, routed and handled by the people of ADP.

“Most of what we do is work on trouble calls. Mainly the issues involve troubleshooting with the network,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Alberto Vargas. “While we’re waiting for trouble calls, we monitor the network. If the server goes down or is not functioning right, we just go in, troubleshoot and bring it back up. Usually, air wing servers can’t connect with our servers, so we have to see what the problem is and reconnect it. That’s what we do.”

There are two sides to ADP: the help desk supervisors and the technicians. The help desk personnel are like dispatchers. In addition to assisting walk-in customers, they answer phone calls and gather the information necessary to send technicians out for trouble calls. The technicians monitor the network and the network servers as well as assist with trouble calls.

“We probably take about 50 or more trouble calls a day,” said Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Philip Thurmon. “It’s random--people call for all types of trouble calls. You never know what you are going to get. The most bizarre is, ‘I can’t get my computer to come on,’ when it was never plugged in. We get that a lot. We ask them first if they checked if it was plugged in. We also get ‘my monitor won’t turn on, and I keep moving the mouse,’ and it’s because the monitor wasn’t on.”

Although trouble calls may begin to seem routine, Thurmon said he enjoys helping people with their technical problems and sharing his computer expertise.

“I get to work a lot with the network, and I enjoy

doing that,” said Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Andrew Orban. “I work with a lot of really knowledgeable Sailors down here that really know a lot about computers.”

Orban’s experience goes beyond his Navy training, extending to his plans for his future.

“I like working with computers,” said Orban. “I have been around them my whole life, so it’s something that I’m used to doing. While monitoring the network, I do a lot of studying to try and get all of my certifications so they will carry over when I become a civilian.”

All of his studying helps him navigate the complex systems that ADP personnel deal with on a daily basis.

“A lot of people tell us our job is easy and that we get to sit in air-conditioned spaces all day,” said Thurmon. “But what they don’t realize is how complicated computers are and all the information about networks and servers that go with it. Our spaces are air-conditioned to keep our equipment cooled down, not for our personal preference.”

ADP’s busiest times are when the ship is pulling in or out of ports. In addition to the new Sailors checking on board flooding ADP with ID card activation requests, they must remain especially vigilant and ready to react should a network or server go down.

“We are always getting the job done so people can email their families and access the Internet,” said Information Systems Technician Seaman Class Daniel Ortega.

Because of the efforts of the systems experts of ADP, we can video teleconference our families back home, email our loved ones and transfer and receive all the information from the outside world that is important to us.

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As of May 15, crew members aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) were nearly halfway to their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)

qualification target of 104 Sailors by the end of deployment.Since leaving San Diego, Dec. 7, 2011, 45 Sterett Sailors have

earned their ESWS qualification or re-qualifications.The chief petty officers’ mess and the first class petty officers

aboard Sterett set a goal of qualifying or re-qualifying 104 Sailors before Sterett returns to her homeport later this year, a figure that matches Sterett’s hull number.

The ESWS designation signifies that a Sailor has acquired specific skills, knowledge and experience necessary for the successful performance of their duties aboard a surface ship.

“The ESWS qualification is a major milestone in a Sailor’s career,” said Fire Controlman 1st Class Shane Phillips, one of the program’s coordinators. “Our training plan is designed to allow our Sailors to make the most of their time on deployment and to return to San Diego as qualified surface warfare specialists.”

To help Sterett achieve her goal, ESWS co-coordinator Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jose Lira and Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Juan Dominguez joined Phillips to develop a training plan. Daily ESWS training is coupled with weekly divisional and departmental training to provide Sterett’s ESWS candidates with numerous opportunities to earn their qualifications. Each training session is led by a subject matter expert who has logged more than 1,000 hours of deployed training, and usually includes a lecture, discussion and a walkthrough of each specific system or piece of equipment.

In early April, Sterett became eligible to fly the ESWS pennant on her mast. The pennant can only be flown on ships with no Sailors delinquent on warfare qualifications.

“Our ESWS coordinator, Chief Lira, and his assistants have developed and executed a great training plan,” said Sterett Command Master Chief Chris Benavides. “Qualifying 104 Sailors is an aggressive number, but I am confident that we will achieve our goal before we return to San Diego later this year.”

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Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Temitayo Afolabi, assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, has had many life-changing experiences in the last

decade. Born and raised in Nigeria, Afolabi came to the U.S. to be with his

family and to live a better life. In Nigeria, he attended the University of Iborin while supporting three other siblings and then later earned a bachelor’s degree in business management.

“I am happy I came to America because I now have more opportunities such as continuing to go to school,” he said.

After moving to Philadelphia in August 2007, he began a new chapter in his life. Wanting to live on his own and become more independent, he joined the Navy in June 2008. After he completed his training in Pensacola, Fla., Afolabi had become more than just a Sailor: by December 2008, he had earned his U.S. citizenship.

The Saberhawks are his first duty station, and he is on his second deployment after deploying with USS Halsey (DDG 97).

“It was a good experience because I had the opportunity to explore other rates,” he said. “It also prepared me for a larger team and ship before coming aboard Lincoln.”

Afolabi’s favorite part of his job aboard Big Abe is working on the main rotors atop the squadron’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. Still committed to his education, he is now 50 credits from earning his nursing degree from National University.

Optimistic about his life in the Navy and the lessons he is learning, he said the experience is teaching him to be more confident and independent.

“The Navy has changed me in a positive way,” he said. “I know more about life and dealing with other people. I have learned to depend on and take care of myself along with being able to help other people, and it gives me a sense of accomplishment.”

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FY-13 CPO Board Package Deadline Approaches

Sailors who have submitted a board package to the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY-13) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selection

Board can confirm its receipt at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) by clicking on the “Selection Board Status” link on www.npc.navy.mil.

Per NAVADMIN 349/11, the selection board will review the Official Military Personal File (OMPF) of all candidates. If documents are missing from a candidate’s OMPF, they may submit those documents, along with a cover letter to the selection board president, to be reviewed by the board.

“Last year, the Customer Service Center (CSC) received more than 16,000 packages for the chief petty officer board,” said Greg Moody, deputy director of customer relations management, NPC. “So far this year, we have only received about 900.”

Packages submitted to the active-duty CPO board must be received by the NPC CSC by June 4. According to NAVADMIN 108/12, packages submitted by Reservists for the FY-13 Selected Reserve CPO Selection Board must be received by NPC’s CSC no later than July 9.

NAVADMIN 349/11 provides guidance and mailing information for those who wish to submit a package.

Documents reviewed by the CPO board can include:

* Procurement, enlistment/reenlistment data;* Evaluations and Fitness Reports;* Administrative remarks;* Training and education;* Decorations, medals, and awards.Letters sent to a selection board for

consideration will not be added to a service member’s OMPF permanently. BUPERSINST 1070.27 outlines all items that should or should not be submitted by service members and how to submit those documents.

The FY-13 Active CPO Selection Board is scheduled to convene June 18. The active duty CPO selection board is the largest selection board conducted in the Navy. The board typically lasts five weeks, with results forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel for final approval.

Source: Navy.mil


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