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‘BiggEst Loser’ challenge brings competitive fun to Big ‘E’ fitness SHUTTLE the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Pictured: Enterprise Fit Boss Ashley L. Epperson Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

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‘BiggEst Loser’ challenge brings competitive fun to Big ‘E’ fitness

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‘BiggEst Loser’ challenge brings competitive fun to Big ‘E’ fitness

SHUTTLEtheUSS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Pictured: Enterprise Fit Boss Ashley L. EppersonPhoto by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

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HappeningsSHUTTLEthe Tuesday, January 25, 2011Page 2

Pedal on

Q: How many electric motor driven fire pumps are on board Enterprise?

A: 17

ESWS QUESTION OF THE DAYThe Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and 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 MC3 Peter Melkus at [email protected].

SHUTTLEtheUSS Enterprise (CVN 65)

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

Command Master ChiefCMDCM (AW/SW) Keith G. Oxley

Executive OfficerCapt. Ryan Scholl

Commanding OfficerCapt. Dee L. Mewbourne

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Big ‘E’

EditorMC3 Peter Melkus

Get into ‘ship shape’ with the ‘Big E’ Fitness Team!

25TUE

302926SAT SUNWED

Advanced Spin/Cycle1430-1530(Max = 7)

ITCS Henderson

Yoga(Stretch It Out)

1700-1800HM1 Wesley

Get it Right, Get it Tight

1800-1845HM1 Wesley

Spin/Cycle1300-1400(Max = 7)IT1 Sherry

CNPHCardio Kickboxing

1600-1700AOC Wong

Cardio Kickboxing0500-0600

IC1 Douglas

Advanced Spin/Cycle2000-2100(Max = 7)IT1 Sherry

GOPT!

Outlook

Need some cash?Disbursing will be conducting CASH OUT (withdraw from Navy Cash account and/or cash checks) through Tuesday, Jan. 25 Maximum daily check cashing amounts are as follows: E-7 and above $500, E-4-E6 $300, and E1-E-3 $200. Those with suspended accounts due to a negative balance on their Navy Cash account will not be allowed to cash checks until their account is in good standing.

Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SW/AW) Jason J. Pepino and Electrician’s Mate Fireman Christopher J. Delgado participate in a spin class in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King

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STA-21 ApplicationsFor those desiring to apply for the 2012 Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) program, you must have an approved request chit signed by the CO in order to apply. Requests to apply must be received by the ESO Office by Feb. 1, 2011 (requests only need to be signed up to HOD level at this point). Requests must include the program option you are applying for and name of your selected sponsor. ACT/SAT and ASTB scores are required for application. If you need to take the ASTB test, stop by the ESO Office to schedule an appointment.

Professional Military Knowledge Get ready for the March advancement exams now! PMK training will be conducted every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until Tuesday, March 15, and a BMR review on Saturday, March 12 and Monday through Wednesday, March 14-16. Training sessions are at 1300 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 1900 on Saturdays on the aft mess decks. For questions or concerns, please contact ET1 Schwartz or PS1 C. Brown via e-mail or J-6560/J-7095.

ENTERPRISE VITA representatives will be providing basic tax services for all crew members onboard. The following documents are required: - W-2’s - If filling head of household: Birth Certificates and social security cards of dependant children - If filing married jointly, marriage certificate - If filing married separately, spouse’s SSN - Dependant or child care expenses statement - Bank interest statement(s)Times and places will be announced after the port visit via e-mail and POD. If you have experience with the VITA program, your help is greatly appreciated. Contact ACC Garland at J-dial 6737/7861.

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By MC3 Alex R. ForsterUSS Enterprise Public Affairs

Enterprise NewsEnterprise hosts fitness contest

Sailors participating in the first ‘BiggEst Loser Challenge’ aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise engage in numerous physical conditioning exercises during the contest’s first fitness challenge Sunday in the ship’s hangar bay.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex R. Forster

Sailors work to take the ‘big’ out of Big ‘E’

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – As the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) continues operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility Jan. 25, Sailors aboard are getting themselves ‘ship shape’ with the help of a new fitness challenge. The ‘BiggEst Loser’ challenge inspired by the hit TV series will last for 12 weeks and focus on providing Sailors the opportunity to accomplish personal fitness goals. The contest supports the Navy’s culture of fitness initiative, which includes an all-hands commitment to well-rounded, regular physical conditioning and making healthy food choices. Recent changes to the evaluation and fitness report program, covered in NAVADMIN 083-10 highlight the importance of staying physically fit. With physical fitness assessment scores now being input into evaluations and

gain, muscle toning, definition or self esteem-boosting, is welcome to join,” said Epperson. For more information on the BiggEst Loser program, e-mail Ashley Epperson at [email protected].

fitness reports, the link between staying fit and advancement has never been clearer. BiggEst Loser participants hope to increase their performance in the physical readiness test only a few weeks away. Sailors and Marines will be placed into groups of three and will earn points through team and individual events, said Ashley L. Epperson, the ship’s fit boss. The challenges will be point-driven and provide its participants a healthy, encouraging and competitive environment. “The team and individual with the largest percentage of weight loss and total points will be declared the biggest losers,” said Epperson. Sailors will weigh in weekly to keep them focused on their physical fitness goals. “I personally want to look fabulous for my husband when I return,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW) Teresa

S. Somers, Dental department’s leading chief petty officer. Any Sailor or Marine on board can participate. “Anyone willing to make the steps toward improved fitness, whether it is weight loss, weight

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AA Tool, a flag mess food service attendant assigned to Carrier Strike Group 12, joined the Navy nine months ago to defend the country he loves. Tool feels a great sense of pride for his job when he watches aircraft leave the flight deck loaded with ammunition in support of our troops. Tool is working hard to become a helicopter pilot and “serve on one of our great aircraft carriers.” He also plans to own a house within the next five years. In his spare time, Tool enjoys fishing and reading.

Airman ApprenticeNicholas J. Tool - Sandy, Oregon

AMAN Dehoyos, a combat line division plane captain assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, joined the Navy two years ago to support his family. Dehoyos finds the most rewarding aspect of his job to be “knowing that the jet I launched is going to complete an important mission.” Dehoyos aspires to be a lawyer one day and always tries to set a good example for his family and friends. Dehoyos’ favorite down time activity is watching his 2-year-old son play sports.

Information Systems Technician 3rd ClassChristopher J. Skaggs - Montgomery, West Virginia

IT3 Skaggs, an encrypted data processor system administrator assigned to Combat Systems department’s CS-3 division, joined the Navy to find direction in life. To Skaggs, the most rewarding aspect of his job is that he’s allowed the opportunity to work in an environment where he does what he enjoys and can form a good career path. Skaggs aspires to obtain a degree in information systems technology and is working hard to earn an E-5 promotion before his first enlistment ends. During his spare time, Skaggs enjoys playing video games, modifying cars, making gadgets and dealing with anything technical.

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse L. Gonzalez

Sailors of the DayAviation Structural Mechanic AirmanIsaac Dehoyos - San Antonio, Texas

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Across1 Rascals5 Liberal pursuits9 Chowder morsel13 “Fiddlesticks!”14 Remedies16 San ___ (Riviera resort)17 Darling19 Milky gemstone

20 Dinner course21 Cantankerous23 City near Phoenix25 Snaps, crackles and pops?26 One of the United Arab Emirates29 Starfleet officer Picard31 Any minute now32 Delivery vehicle

33 Cut36 News station37 Flower Power era39 Latin lover’s word40 Hired killers42 Musical sense43 Seethe with rage44 Filmgoer’s purchase

46 Underwater detection system47 Shows to be false48 Individual performance50 Trust52 Be a Nosy Parker56 Superior’s inferior?57 Not mass-produced59 Grandstand section

60 Sgt. Bilko61 Noted first name in jazz62 Take a risk63 Witnesses64 Not e’en once