Big E Visits Dubai

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Big E Visits Dubai

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Navy NewsNavy Expands Prescription Drug Testing

While overall drug abuse among military personnel is significantly lower than in the comparative civilian population, Navy leaders remain concerned. “We are concerned about service members who are using prescription drugs without proper authority and potentially addicted,” said Favorite. “Substance abuse puts lives and missions at risk, undercuts unit readiness and morale, and is inconsistent with our Navy ethos and core values of honor, courage, and commitment.” According to Favorite, the Navy’s policy on substance abuse is zero tolerance. Per OPNAVINST 5350.4D, Sailors whose urinalysis samples are identified positive for controlled substances for which they do not have a valid prescription may be subject to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and processed for administrative separation from the Navy. “We recommend members seeking substance use counseling talk with their doctor, chain-of-command or self-refer to a substance abuse rehabilitation program,” said Favorite.

MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Effective May 1, the Navy will add two more commonly abused prescription drugs to the standard testing panel during random urinalysis, according to NAVADMIN 130/12. The prescription drug families tested will now include benzodiazepines and hydrocodones (i.e. Xanax and Vicodin). “These drugs are highly addictive and their use outside of medical supervision places the Sailor, their family and shipmates at risk,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP). Military members should ensure their prescriptions are properly documented in their health records prior to May 1. Navy medical treatment facilities are ready to assist any Sailor or family member who self-refers for prescription drug misuse or abuse. “Adding the benzodiazepine and hydrocodone drug families to the standard test panel will provide a more comprehensive and meaningful understanding of overall prescription drug abuse in the Navy,” said Favorite.

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Big E Gets InvolvedOpen Doors, Open MindsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sailors from the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ECSG) volunteered for a community relations (COMREL) event during a regularly-scheduled port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, April 25. More than 20 crew members from aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 participated in the event, designed to enhance relations and cultural awareness between Sailors and citizens of the host country. Coordinated by Enterprise’s Religious Ministries department, the Sailors attended the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding located in the traditional Bastakiya quarter of Bur Dubai. The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding is a cultural awareness platform through which visitors to the United Arab Emirates are able to join in various cultural activities in a friendly, welcoming environment hosted by local Emiratis. During the COMREL, Enterprise crew members shared food with local citizens while enjoying an honest dialogue about the local culture, customs and religion of the United Arab Emirates. “It’s broadening the experiences that you [Sailors] have; being able to sit down across the table and share food with someone,” said Lt. Cmdr. Henry Holcombe, Enterprise

Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Jared King

command chaplain and event coordinator. “There can never be anything wrong with having an honest dialogue, especially if you go into it with an open mind.” During their visit, Enterprise Sailors toured the Jumeirah Mosque and observed the traditional prayers by local Emiratis in an effort to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between the local community and foreigners. “The entire experience was just a wonderful time,” said Logistics Specialist Seaman Kendrick Littlejohn, event participant. “Observing the prayer was interesting because of all of the tradition and structure. I believe everyone should give it [volunteering] a shot because it gives us an opportunity to open doors and open minds.”

Enterprise Plays Ball With ASD The game took place at the at the ASD campus located in the center of Dubai. ASD is a private school where American families living in Dubai and working for North American companies like Ford, IBM and Pepsi can send their children to

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sailors and Marines of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) men’s and women’s command softball teams played against students and faculty from the American School of Dubai (ASD) while the ship was in port April 25.

Story and photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Harry Andrew D. Gordon

SOFTBALL continued on page 5

get an education with an American curriculum. Seventy-five percent of the students attending the school are North American passport holders. However, students at the school come from 44 different nations.


Big E Gets InvolvedECSG Promotes Good Will Through Soccer

with everyone,” said Thibodeau. “We have ship’s crew (from aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and the air wing…Sailors and Marines all coming together to play.” Many wanted to play soccer and signed up for the the opportunity to play in the match. Those unable to participate in the game could sign up to be spectators. Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Anthony Russell went as a spectator, and ended up being a referee for the event. Along with reinforcing the Enterprise Strike Group’s dedication to community service, the Sailors and Marines involved showcased the good will and sportsmanship that has become a hallmark of COMREL sporting events. “One of the best things about the U.S. Navy team is the great sportsmanship they show,” said Sam Sayadan, retail development manager for Dubai Sports City. “We love playing football (soccer) in a social way here, and this has been a fun game.” Sayadan believes this type of event can have social benefits along with the health and welfare benefits inherent to sport. “From a social point of view, it’s great to see different nationalities and different people coming out and playing against each other in a friendly way,” said Sayadan. “It promotes sportsmanship and shows just how great sport really is for bringing people together.” While this was a sporting match, the emphasis was not on who won or lost, but on how the game was played. Both the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and Dubai Sports City players showed the power sports have to bring

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sailors and Marines from the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ECSG) took part in a soccer match as a part of a community relations (COMREL) event at Dubai Sports City while the ship was in port April 24.

Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Randy J. Savarese

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ECSG schedules community involvement events at each port, aiming to improve relations and foster good will between nations. “It builds good relationships between the countries… relationships that you can only build by coming out here and being a part of it,” said Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Steven Thibodeau, Enterprise’s soccer coach and one of the event coordinators. In addition to building good will between nations, events like these also serve as team-building exercises between the Sailors and Marines within the strike group. “It’s a good way to burn off some energy and interact


Big E Gets InvolvedSOFTBALL continued “We just finished our softball and baseball season and I thought it would be a great chance for us to invite the Sailors and Marines to come and play with us,” said Mark Needs, ASD campus recreation director. “The idea is to give the Sailors and Marines a chance to come and have fun, enjoy

sound and all of their practice helped them in the end.” The women’s team struggled to score for the majority of their game. Although the score was 10-1 going into the ninth inning, the Enterprise team’s morale was never down. The women’s team stayed positive and rallied back in the final inning to

close the gap with the help of an over-the-fence double by Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Recruit Shayne Kempfer. The women eventually lost 10-6. “It is nice to play other teams outside of the schools we normally play with,” said Robyn Nicholls, ASD girl’s softball team captain. “It was especially fun being that these were Enterprise Sailors and Marines.” The games concluded with high-fives, hand shakes and group photos. Sailors and Marines presented the ASD teams with Enterprise ball caps and pictures of the Big E signed by the commanding officer. “We had a great time and we got to see a different side

of Dubai,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jacqueline Gorman, an Enterprise women’s softball team member. “We got to see how Americans living in Dubai are adapting to the area.” Activities like this provide Sailors and Marines with an opportunity to promote positive community involvement with the host country while in port. “The main mission was for everyone to have fun with the ASD students,” said Bursae. “The Sailors and Marines of USS Enterprise really impressed me with their sportsmanship and poise, but also their intensity and athleticism. I can’t wait to come back here again so I can hopefully volunteer and see this place again.”

the nice weather, play some sports and interact with students.” The teams arrived at the school and were given a tour of the facilities by Needs. While the fields were being prepared for the softball games, the Sailors and Marines were given access to the gymnasium which houses multiple basketball courts, a weight room and an indoor rock-climbing gym. “We arrived early and they gave us the run of their school,” said Maj. Shane J. Bursae, command softball team coordinator. “They let us workout in their facilities and eat in their dining hall. They really rolled out the red carpet for us.” The men’s and women’s teams played games simultaneously on adjacent fields. The men played the ASD Falcons varsity boys baseball

team, and the women played the ASD falcons varsity girls softball team. The varsity teams consisted of students ranging from grades 10 to 12. A coach from the ASD boys team also played a few innings alongside the students. The Enterprise women’s team was short two players, so the ASD girl’s team provided them with

a student player and a female athletic instructor. “I was excited to see how we’d do against Navy and Marine guys. They are men and we are kids,” said Cole Dadosky, ASD varsity boys baseball team captain. “They had quite a bit of strength on us, but it was fun.” The men’s team was ahead early in the game, but the ASD boy’s team fought back and took the lead. Both teams alternated holding the lead throughout the game, but the Enterprise men lost the back and forth battle. In the end, ASD prevailed 10-9. “It went to the ninth inning,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Joshua A. Wright, an Enterprise men’s softball team member. “We thought we had them, but they are a good group of kids who just got done playing a whole season of baseball. They were fundamentally


Big E Gets InvolvedEnterprise Continues Navy Relationship with ASD

Needs said that the event on April 24 was the sixth sporting event the school had participated in with Sailors and Marines. Sailors and Marines and students played several pick-up games

of basketball in the school’s gymnasium, while others played ultimate Frisbee outside. “The Sailors are coming out, and they’re not only playing basketball,” said Hasan I. Ismail, a student on the basketball team at the American School of Dubai, ”they’re really getting involved with the school community. Students and Sailors are connecting.” Ismail said that he really enjoyed playing basketball with the Sailors from both ships, and even though service members have come to the school at times in the past, he has not seen nearly as many Sailors and Marines visit at one time. “I love it,” said Ismail. “The guys are great and they’re good competition, too. We rarely get any good competition here.”

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sailors from the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ECSG) participated in a community relations (COMREL) event at the American School of Dubai April 24 while the ship was in port for a regularly-scheduled visit. The program provided Sailors with an opportunity to interact with staff and students at the school while playing basketball and ultimate Frisbee. ECSG ships USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) are not the first ships to participate in such programs with the American School of Dubai. The Navy has a long-standing relationship with the institution. “From our point of view, it is important for us to provide Sailors with the opportunity to get off their ships, enjoy some open space, and meet some people,” said Mark Needs, the campus recreation director at the American School of Dubai. “These are simple opportunities for us to show our appreciation to Sailors and let them have some fun.”

Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory White

Although many Sailors have participated in programs at the American School of Dubai in the past, the experience was still very new to some. “This is my first experience in Dubai,” said Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Montrel A. Worsley, an Enterprise Sailor. “It was awesome to get off the boat and come here.” Worsley said that his visit to the school was a huge morale booster. “It is important to get out and show people that we aren’t just all about (military operations),” said Worsley. “We’re still people and we like to enjoy ourselves.” Both Ismail and Needs feel that the relationship between the Navy and the American School of Dubai is important to both parties. “It’s a great experience for everyone,” said Ismail. “We recognize the significance of the things going on in this part of the world and the Navy’s role in it,” said Needs. “It is our desire to support that.”


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PS3 Joseph Pennington, from from Columbus, Ga., joined the Navy one year and nine months ago to provide a comfortable life for his family and continue his education. In his spare time, Pennington enjoys talking to his wife, reading books and producing music. He plans on becoming an administration limited duty officer.

Personnel Specialist 3rd ClassJoseph J. Pennington II

LS3 Benjamin Williams, from District Heights, Md., joined the Navy three years ago to defend his country and see the world. Williams enjoys going to the movies, playing video games and spending time with his friends and family. In the future, he plans to earn an accounting degree, become an accountant and own his own business.

Logistics Specialst 3rd ClassBenjamin L. Williams Jr.

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people together. Lt. Cmdr. Fred Holcombe, an Enterprise command chaplain, believes the spirit of sportsmanship was exemplified on the field. “It is very hard for you to be mad at, or not have good relations with, someone when you are out here having this type of interaction and fun,” said Holcombe. “They enjoy the sport and it creates a common bond.” “There was a lot of camaraderie between us and the host nation teams and that’s what we are trying to do here,” said Holcombe. “That’s all a part of the theater security cooperation program.” In the end, the players shook hands and congratulated each other on a game well-played. There were no differences on this mildly warm Dubai night. All that was left were tired people of different nationalities, who played a good game of soccer. “Everyone was out having a lot of fun and I don’t even think they cared what the score was,” said Holcombe. “Everyone was a winner today.”

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ACROSS1. Lummox5. Smack9. Taxis13. Easy gait14. Suffered16. Buckeye State17. The products of human creativity

18. Crystal-lined rock19. Somersault20. Anagram of “Dimes”22. Pure24. Average26. Spritelike27. Sidestepped30. Brook33. A certain bacteria

35. Collection of maps37. Altitude (abbrev.)38. Beginning41. Actress Lupino42. Extreme happiness45. Equestrian48. Strategy51. Ultimate52. Habituate54. Acquire deservedly55. Gooney bird59. Area of South Africa62. Protective ditch63. Fragrant oil65. Cab66. 1/12th of a foot67. Feudal lord68. Colored part of an eye69. Apollo astronaut Slayton70. Poop71. Vesicle

DOWN 1. Attired2. Old stories3. Expecting the best4. After dinner treat5. Droop6. Place7. Without company8. Foot levers

9. Diadem10. Greeting at sea11. Digestive juice12. Auctioned15. Dutch pottery city21. Spouse23. Former Italian currency25. Roman emperor27. Generous slice of the pie28. Slays29. Cacophony31. Nutritious32. Gentlewoman34. Residue from a fire36. Rational39. Dawn goddess40. Not false43. Put away a knife or sword 44. Dispatched46. Extent47. Fickle49. Wall painting50. Arousing53. Banana oil, e.g.55. Among56. Solitary57. Not front58. Epic60. Allies’ foe61. Enumerate64. Representative (abbrev.)

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