Jacob D. Galito

Happeningsthe Sunday, December 11, 2011Page 2 SHUTTLE

Q: How many repair lockers are there on

Enterprise?

The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and bi-weekly in port by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Media Department, FPO AE 09543-2810. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Please direct all story ideas, questions and comments to MC1 (SW) Steve Smith at smithsw@CVN65.navy.mil.

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Public Affairs OfficerLt. Cmdr. Sarah T. Self-Kyler

Command Master ChiefABCM (AW/SW) Eric Young

Executive OfficerCapt. Gregory C. Huffman

Commanding OfficerCapt. William C. Hamilton Jr.

EditorsMC3(SW) Jeffry A. Willadsen

MCSN Eric BrannMCSN Harry Gordon

Big E Outlook

A: Surface, Subsurface, Aviation, High Altitude

Money $aving Tips: • You can save $2 a day by drinking regular

coffee rather than buying a cappuccino or latte.

• Eat out one fewer time each month. If it costs you $25 to eat out, but only $5 to eat in, then the $20 you save each month allows you to almost completely fund a $500 emergency savings account.

• Shop for food with a list and stick to it.

People who do food shopping with a list, and buy little else, spend much less money than those who decide what to buy when they get to the food market. The annual savings could easily be hundreds of dollars.

DC Questionof the week

Are you ready for Deployment? Legal can help.

Do you have a will that would dictate who receives your property in the event of your death?

Do you need advice on family law matters?

Doyouthinkyouarepayingtoomuchinfinancecharges on an item you purchased?

Do you have questions about the military clause in your housing lease?

Your Legal Department is here to help! During our December underway, the Legal Department will be hosting two Navy Legal assistance attorneys who can help you with your legal needs prior to deployment. They will be offering services in the areas of wills, family law, landlord tenant law, and various consumer issues. It is vital to your success and peace of mind that you resolve these issues BEFORE Enterprise makesherfinalcombatdeployment!

To schedule an appointment, please contact Lt. Loveless via e-mail or at J-Dial 7085. Morning and evening appointments are available.

SR Cumpston of Deck department, a Deck Seaman from Rosenburg, Oregon, joined the Navy five and half months ago to provide for his family and to serve his country. Cumpston enjoys working with Boatswain’s Mates in the Navy for a few reasons. He likes the traditions of the rate and that it is the oldest rate in the Navy. He likes how the rate keeps the traditions going by performing duties which were used back in the days of sailing such as Bos’n calls on the Boatswain’s pipe, as well as anchoring and line handling details. He plans to make third class within two years and earn both his warfare devices. He is also working on earning his Bachelor’s degree at the end of his enlistment.

Sailor of the DayDeck Seaman Korbin D. Cumpston

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USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) advanced 277 Sailors Dec. 10, during a frocking ceremony held in the ship’s hangar bay.

Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., commanding officer of the Enterprise, conducted the ceremony. In total, 149 Sailors were advanced to E-4, 85 to E-5 and 43 to E-6.

As the Enterprise continues to prepare for its upcoming deployment, the newly frocked Sailors will begin to take on increased responsibility.

Many of them will take on new leadership roles. For example, Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Terrence Ford will now be training new firemen and taking more opportunities to help develop new Sailors.

A two-day petty officer induction course was given prior to the advancement ceremony, which is led by senior Sailors aboard the ship. Topics covered included leadership, resolving conflict, cooperation, andteamwork.

“Now I can spend more time helping and training junior Sailors,” said Ford. “Without the mentors that I’ve had, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

The jump from third class petty

officertosecondclassisperhapsmoredramatic because it places you in a direct leadership role and demands much more in the way of taking care of Sailors

In t e r i o r Commun ica t i ons Technician 2nd Class Saul Martinez is one example of this leap having already been chosen to become the

next work center supervisor upon his advancement. Like many of the newly advanced Sailors, he is looking forward to getting underway and facing the challenges that lie ahead.

“I’m super excited to get back underway,” said Martinez. “Especially now that I am in a position to be more of a role model to the junior Sailors.”

Moving from working on your qualificationstohelpingqualifyother

USS Enterprise Promotes 277 SailorsSailors is one of the major changes when you make the jump from third class to second class.

“I was spending all my time getting my pins and now I can work on being a part of the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) board,” said Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Ben Steinbrenner. “Now I get to help

other junior sailors become better at what they do so they can be where I am now.”

A common commitment to helping those who are coming up behind them emerged as a theme among those advanced.

“My mentor helped get me to where I am today and I want to pass that on to the Sailors under me,” said Steinbrenner.

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. PattonPhoto by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Randy Savarese

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TOP LEFT: The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) steams toward the sunset after a day at sea. Photo by MC3 Jeff Atherton.TOP RIGHT: Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Douglas S. Biggs “mans the stroke”. Douglas operated the lowering hoist (stroke) during underway training operations. Photo by MCSN Gregory White

BOTTOM LEFT: Sailors don firefighting gear and await orders during a general quarters drill. Photo by MC3 Jeff Athertoon.BOTTOM: AS3 Vincent J. Tolaro preps a door for painting. Photo by MCSN Gregory White

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TOP: Sailors from Air department’s V-2 divisionrig the MOVLAS during a flight deck drill. MC3 Jesse L. Gonzalez.

LEFT: A shooter directs the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Photo by MCSN Eric Scot Brann.

Week In Review

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USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – The educationalservicesoffice(ESO)aboardthe aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) offers Sailors a variety of educational and career-enhancing opportunities.

The purpose of the ESO is to provide the command with training and on-duty educational programs.

The ESO staff administers advance-ment exams, provides tuition assistance information, assists personnel in applying for various educational programs and serves as a liaison between the command andtheNavyCollegeOffice.

“Utilizing programs like the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) courses allows students to continue their education in spite of their busy work schedules at sea,” said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Jasper Mitchell, assistant educational services officer. “Sailors can accomplish theireducational goals and keep up with their peers in the civilian world.”

Once a Sailor decides to take ad-vantage of the Navy’s higher education benefits, theyareencouraged to setupan educational plan. The ESO works withtheNavyCollegeOfficeandhelpsSailors design degree plans tailored to their individual learning goals.

Continuing education programs help Sailors acclimate quickly if they choose to return to civilian life and are also in place for those who decide to make a career out of the Navy.

Study materials to help Sailors prepare for the Navy’s advancement exams are provided by the ESO.

“I thinkoneof themostbeneficialparts of our job has to do with advance-ment,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Compo, ESO staff. “We are one ofthefirstsourcesthatSailorscancometoandviewtheirprofilesheetstofindoutif they advanced.”

Whether a Sailor is getting ready for advancement or hoping to gain knowledge for a civilian career, the ESO is available to assist each student along their desired path.

Setting and following through with educational goals is a lasting decision that Sailors can carry with them forever.

“Anything can be taken from you – your time, your rank, your money – but one thing that can never be taken from you is your education,” said Mitchell. “So when you leave the military, if you take nothing else with you, you still have your education.”

ESO provides Enterprise Sailors with educational opportunitiesPhoto and story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kristin L. Grover

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – There’s nothing quite like a deployment on an aircraft carrier. It will take you around the globe, to other countries, and it will test your ability to handle sometimes stressful situations. It is a rewarding, yet challenging, experience for a Sailor. The families of deployed Sailors, however, also face a unique set of challenges.

Fortunately for those Sailors’ families and spouses, the Chaplains aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) work with the Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) and the command Ombudsmen to provide help and support during deployments.

“In the Military we do a pretty good job at training our Sailors, but no one trains our spouses,” said Cmdr. John Owen, USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) command chaplain. “The FFSC is there to provide for the needs of the Navy families; not just the service members.”

The FFSC has various programs that assist families while on deployment, such as resume writing classes, parenting in the military family seminars and the exceptional family program. Other services include budget balancing support, relocation assistance, new-parent support and help with transitioning from active duty to the civilian sector.

For these programs to have an impact, Sailors must tell their spouses to take advantage of the services that the FFSC provides. These same programs would cost thousands of dol-lars in the private sector.

“These programs are a valuable resource to the Enterprise

Chaps and the FFSCStory by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton

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Big E Records Broken:USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – From

bowling in Virginia to sand boarding in Dubai, the Morale Welfare and Recre-ationServices(MWR)officeaboardtheaircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) does it all.

“Our job is fun,” said Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Monica L. Connon, MWR’s leading chief pettyofficer, or“Fun Boss,” aboard Enterprise. “We are in the business of fun.”

MWR is responsible for providing Sailors with entertaining things to do by planning and organizing recreational activities in port and at sea.

In port, MWR offers activities such as free bowling, free golf, free luncheons, movie tickets at discounted prices and so much more. MWR also rents movies, board games and video games to crew-members whether at sea or at home.

“Underway, we have evening events on days that we do not have GQ,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Emy L. Fruichantie, of MWR. “We host Texas Hold’em tournaments, Spades tournaments, open-play card nights, video game tournaments, movie

nights, and much more.”Fruichantie said that sometimes MWR

offers prizes to the winners of their game tournaments. They also try to have Kara-oke nights every Friday on deployment and ice cream socials as much as possible.

“MWR offers the crew a way to relax after a long day of work,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert T. Lachapelle, of MWR. “Sailors need time to unwind and get their mind off the grind.”

MWR is also in charge of setting up tours for Sailors to enjoy during port visits. The tours often consist of sight seeing and learning the history and customs of the countries the “Big E” visits.

“We usually start selling tickets for the tours a week or two before we pull into port,” said Fruichantie. “Sometimes, depending on what ports we go to, we are able to set up hotel packages at discounted prices for Sailors as well.”

“The tours are very well thought out and very well put together,” said Lacha-pelle. “They helped me to understand different cultures and the history behind other countries. That kind of put every-thing together for me.”

“We are always open and always open to suggestions,” said Lachapelle.

For more information on MWR visit the ticket window at 2-173-2-Q or call their J Dial 7386.

“Don’t just pass by the MWR win-dow,” said Fruichantie. “Stop and talk to us.”

Business of FunStory and photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory White

team,” said Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Gustavo M. Ortiz, the Religious Ministries (RMD) department’s lead-ing petty officer.

All of the benefits that are offered to Sailors are also avail-able to spouses without the presence of the service member. While on deployment, it’s very important that Sailors tell their families every class that the FFSC has to offer.

“During deployment there are many benefits, privileges and support structures in place to help families, but if they don’t know about them, the FFSC can’t help,” said Owen.

The majority of programs that the FFSC offers are focused around life skills and habits. The FFSC even has counselors available if Sailors or their spouses do not feel comfortable speaking to a military official during stressful times.

“There is a great program called COMPASS which is basi-cally boot camp for spouses,” said Owen. “It’s everything you need to know as a Navy spouse. If I could

require one thing for every military member’s spouse to do, I would make every spouse go to the COMPASS program.”

The chaplains are also here to help with any personal is-sues that come up and are always available to talk to you in confidence. You never need permission to contact the chaplains directly. They can be reached through e-mail, J-dial or you can visit them directly.

“Even though our lives may be approached from a religious perspective, we care about people because they are people, not because they are religious,” said Owen. “Even if your issues are not religious, we are still here to do all we can to help you. We just really want to take care of Sailors, Marines and their families.”

Though deployment is approaching, knowing that your family and spouse will be taken care of while you are away will help relieve unnecessary stress and make for a more memorable deployment.

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