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TR TURNS 26 BE READYGQ drills keep DC skills sharpShip reflects 26th President’s values

NOV. 1993TR enters shipyard forSelected Restricted Availability (SRA)

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) may be getting a new face-lift, but it’s strong history still remains.

Currently residing in Newport News,Virginia while completing a refueling and com-plex overhaul (RCOH), TR celebrated it’s 26th anniversary of active service on October 25.

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States of America, also celebrates a birthday this month on the 27th of October.

Here are some interesting facts you may or may not know about the ship and the man.

OCT. 31, 1981Construction begins on CVN 71

FEB. 1984Capt. Paul W. Parcells named first

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1880Graduates from Harvard.

1900Elected Vice

President of theUnited States.

1898Accepts position as

Lieutenant Colonel in the 1st U.S. Voluntary Calvary, the “Rough

Riders” during theSpanish-American War.

1897Appointed assistant Secretary of the Navy.Summer 1898

Elected Governor of New York.

DEC. 30, 1988Maiden deployment with Carrier Air WingEight (CVW-8)

NUMBER OF AWARDS AWARDED

NUMBER OF YEARS IN ACTIVE SERVICE

NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS

MARCH 1995TR deploys for fourth

deployment in support of Operation Southern Watch

MARCH 11, 1993TR deploys for third deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air

Ground Task Force

MARCH 7, 2007Nine month Planned Incremental

Availability (PIA) which saw the addition of RAM missiles.

MARCH 26, 1999TR begins sixth deployment in support of NATO’s OperationAllied Force

JAN. 7, 2000Enters Shipyard for six-

months of maintenance

SEPT. 1, 2005TR deploys on a routine six-month mission to the Arabian Gulf

SEPT. 19, 2001TR begins seventh deployment in support of OperationEnduring Freedom

FEB. 19, 2004Enters a Docked

Planned Incremental Availability

JULY 8 1997TR enters a one yeardry dock overhaul

NOV. 25, 1996TR deploys on fifth

deployment in support ofOperation Southern watch

SEPT. 8,2008Deploys to the Middle East in

support of OperationEnduring Freedom.

JULY 21, 2008TR participates in Joint Task Force Exercise 08-4 Opera-tion Brimstone off the coast of North Carolina

JAN. 9, 1991TR joins operation Desert Shield, flies a record 4,200+ sorties and drops more than 4.8 million pounds of ordnance.

DEC. 28, 1990TR and CVW-8

deploy in support ofOperation Desert Shield

September 14, 1901Takes oath as 26th president after

President McKinley is assassinat-ed. He is the youngest man

to hold office at the time

Theodore RooseveltBorn October 27, 1858

Theodore RooseveltDies January 6, 1919

He is buried without Military Honors, Eulogy or music in a simple casket at Sagamore

Hill in Oyster Bay, NY

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)Joins active service on October 25, 1986

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)Enters Refueling and Complex Overhaul in 2009

DEC. 16, 1907Reviews 16 Battleships known as The

Great White Fleet in Hampton Roads and sends them around the world. He

called it his most important servicehe ever rendered to peace.

Mediated peace talkhelping bring an end to the Russo- Japanese war in 1905 and wins Nobel Peace Prize

Did not like when he was referred to as “Teddy” although his mother called him this as a child

ROUGH RIDERSThe term “Rough Riders” was the name of the first U.S’s Cavalry Regiment, which Roosevelt organized during the 1898 Spanish-American War. “Rough Riders” is now the call sign of CVN 71 thanks to Capt. Parcells.

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ship shapeTR SAILORS TRAIN FOR OPERATIONAL READINESS

Story and photos by SN Eric Norcross

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)Public Affairs

Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/EXW/SW) Glenn Hart trains Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Chris Finn on firefighting techniques during repair locker training.

Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) now receive regularly scheduled damage control

(DC) training as the Nimitz-class carrier gets ready to return to the fleet next year. “We are in the beginning phases, but I like what I’m seeing,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ruben Galvan, TR’s damage control as-sistant. “Sailors are enthusiastic and want to learn – they are taking it seriously. We were used to being in the shipyard and having that shipyard mentality, but now we’re focused on where we are headed.” The DC Division is taking steps to ensure all Sailors are competent in dam-age control as the ship moves closer to its redelivery date. “My job is to embed DC training seven days a week, 365 days a year,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Noel Genao, TR’s fire marshal. “It’s an ongoing process, regardless of whether we’re in the yards or operational out at sea – we’ve got to be ready. We’re our own fire department. We’re going to combat the casualties, not anyone else.” Fully-equipped and ready to be utilized, TR’s 10 repair lockers play an important role in effectively responding to casualties. To help repair teams hone their damage control skills, repair locker training sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday. All the locker personnel, the damage control training team, and Sailors looking for DC qualifications participate in the training. “Every training session is held in a

different locker, and the whole locker re-sponds,” said Genao. “We cover the basics of communications, personal protective equipment, and responding as teams. We also cover the damage control training team aspects of what Sailors are being graded on, from basic 301 to the advanced 320 damage control.” An emphasis has been placed upon communication during training evolutions. Communication between repair lockers and damage control central is vital when responding to casualties. “As the damage control assistant, I’m in damage control central. I can’t see what kind of damage is going on,” said Galvan. “I need the communication to be strong. The training that we are giving teaches just that. As Sailors get more and more used to doing damage control drills, that communication process will flow.” Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Samuel Boots, assigned to one of TR’s repair lockers, understands the importance of regular damage control training. “As we’re getting ready to bring the ship out of the yards, everyone needs to be ready,” said Boots. “Every single person on this ship, regardless of rate or rank, has to be a qualified firefighter.” With many hours of damage control training received, Boots said he feels confident in his ability to respond quickly when needed. “I feel like I could respond effectively to a major casualty,” he said. “I’ve done

firefighter training before, and I’m able to dress out quickly. My time is under two minutes.” With hands-on training, TR’s repair locker teams are better prepared to combat casualties and preserve the ship’s integrity. “The Rough Riders are absolutely ready to respond to a major casualty and they are going to get even better,” said Genao. “We’re doing a great job in the DC organization, and TR is on the right track. The horizons are looking good from my eyes.” The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

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WRappiNG Up The pFaSAILORS GIVE IT THEIR ALL ON THE TRACK

Photos byMC3(IDW) Eric Lockwood

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)Public Affairs

1) Sailors begin the 1.5-mile run portion of the physical fit-ness assessment (PFA) at the Huntington Hall track Oct. 17.2) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Johnathan Bates completes a set of push ups during the PFA. 3) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/AW/FMF) SharlaBustamante records run times for Sailors running the PFA.4) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AW/SW) JamesWestbrook measures the height and weight of a Sailor about to participate in the PFA.5) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christo-pher Everson completes a set of sit ups during the PFA.

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October has been a busy month for us aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT and for our Navy. As you know, the “Big Stick” is 26 years old and this month we celebrate the birth of our

namesake, President Theodore Roosevelt. Additionally, 237-years ago this month, our Navy was born: Our Navy’s birthday provides us all a natural opportunity to focus on how we – as Rough Riders – fit into the larger Navy. We do this through our basic tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready.Warfighting First Each day I see signs that you are breathing life back into TR. I want to thank you for your hard work and efforts to make that happen – I recognize how many sailors in TR are working far out of their chosen rate. As we approach redelivery (only eight months away!), we need to remember that we are Warfighters. The Nation counts on us -- we are but a small percentage of Americans who wear the uniform, and remain vigilant and the guardians of our way of life. We are members of a reli-able, flexible, and ready to respond force whose efforts are not measured by time, but by our ability to meet mission (redelivering TR), remain task-oriented on the divisional level, and be poised to protecting U.S. interests around the globe.Operate Forward We are a deploying force in peace and war. Our forward presence and strength preserves peace, protects commerce, and deters aggression. Everything you do right now prepares us to better answer our Nation’s call: it is critical to establish an operational mindset (yep – that’s you!) that builds on our heritage while laying a firm foundation for success

at sea. In a few months, the challenges of the shipyard environment will be behind us. Now is the time to prepare to fight and win!Be Ready All of our efforts to improve capabilities and develop our people can be summed up in two words: be ready. Conducting general maintenance and drills prepare us to respond quickly to potential crises in the future or shipboard events such as man overboard recovery, humanitarian assistance, and combat operations. A robust and effective Navy, in the words of our Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, “… must harness the teamwork, talent, and imagination of our diverse force to be ready to fight and responsibly employ our resources.” These tenets consist of six key words, but convey one strong mes-sage. We are warfighters who provide options to deter, influence, and win in uncertain times through a talented, imaginative, diverse force that is ready to fight when called upon. As a Sailor aboard one of only 11 U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, you play a critical role in our success, which depends on you, your shop, your ship, and your service. Work hard, be strong, and fight with confidence! -Capt. Billy Hart

CapTaiN’s CaLLBUILDING THE TEAM

By Capt. Billy HartUSS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Commanding Officer

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sTaY iNFORMeD: IMPORTANT DATES IN THE NEAR FUTURE

31OCTOBER

- O4 FITREPS DUE TO BUPERS

NOVEMBER- DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS

- HABITABILITY FAST CRUISE

- ELECTION DAY

- VETERANS DAY

- VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED)

- E6 EVALS DUE TO BUPERS

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S t o r i e s a n d p h o t o s f r o m o u r f e l l o w c a r r i e r s a r o u n d t h e f l e e t

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) moves through the Suez Canal for the last time Oct. 12. Photo by IT1 Stephen Wolff

On April 29, 1986, Enterprise did something that no other nuclear-powered carrier had ever done - she

transited the Suez Canal, the world’s largest man-made canal, adding another first to an already long list of accomplishments. Twenty-six years later, on Oct. 12, the “Big E” passed through the Suez Canal for the final time as she transitioned from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to U.S. 6th Fleet AOR, entering the Mediter-

ranean Sea for the last time. The transit marks the beginning of the last leg of the carrier’s historic 25th and final deployment, after seven months of opera-tions at sea. The Suez Canal is a 120-mile long, 79-foot-deep canal that runs through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, allowing mariners to transit from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and vice versa. “To bring Enterprise through the Suez Canal for the last time is certainly an honor,”

said Cmdr. Donald Kennedy, Enterprise’s navigator. “For more than 50 years, Big E Sailors have expertly stood the long watches required to navigate Enterprise safely. To be among the last to see her through the Suez Canal will no doubt be one of the most memorable experiences of my career.” Enterprise is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk at the end of its current deployment to begin its inactivation process after 51 years of service.

Story by MC3(SW) Brian ReynoldseNTeRpRise TRaNsiTs sUeZ FOR The LasT TiMe

Uss NiMiTZ: aLWaYs ViGiLaNTStory by MC1 Ryan J. Mayes

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), along with the ships of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, are conducting force protection

exercises (FPX) that include similar scenarios built around the terrorist attack on USS Cole (DDG 67). In an all-day training event administered by Third Fleet, the forces of CSG 11 responded to multiple scenarios including unauthorized surveil-lance, rioting crowds, personnel-born improvised explosive devices (IED), small boat attacks and vehicle born IEDs. The FPX is part of a pre-de-ployment certification that every ship undergoes as it prepares for overseas operations. This particular exercise was modeled after a 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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StaffCommanding Officer

Capt.William Hart

Executive OfficerCmdr. Mark Colombo

Public Affairs OfficerLt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans

Media OfficerLt. j.g. Michael Larson

Senior EditorMCCS (SW/AW/EXW)

David Collins

EditorMC2 (SW) Austin Rooney

LayoutMC3 Katie Lash

Rough Rider Contributors

MC3(SW) William McCannMC3(SW/AW) John Kotara

MC3 (SW) Tyrell MorrisSN Eric Norcross

Command OmbudsmenApril Kumley

cvn71ombudsman@yahoo.com

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USS Theodore Roosevelt’s Supply Officer, Cmdr. Mark J. Runstrum (left), Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kawauna S. Warren (center), and Commanding Officer Capt. Billy Hart (right) cut the command birthday cake in honor of the aircraft carrier’s 26th birthday. Photo by MC2 (SW/EXW) Joshua Bruns

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