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PUBLISHERCAPT KARL THOMASCommanding Officer

GRAPHICS/LAYOUTMC2 MICHAEL H. LEE

MCSN(SW) JACOB G. KAUCHERMCSN CODY HOWELL

JUNIOR EDITORSMC1(SW/AW) RYAN TABIOS

MC2(SW/AW) TRAVIS ALSTON

STAFF WRITERS&

PHOTOGRAPHERSMC2(SW/AW) JOHN P. WAGNER

MC2(SW) NICK BROWNMC2(SW/AW) SCOTT FENAROLI

MC3(SW) SHANTECE GONZALEZMC3 GIOVANNI SQUADRITO

MC3(SW) CURTIS D. SPENCERMC3(SW) CORY SANDERS

MCSN JAMES P. BLEYLE

EDITORS-IN-CHIEFMCC(AW) Russell TafuriMedia Department Leading Chief Petty OfficerMCC(AW/SW/EXW) DAVID CRAWFORDMedia Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer

EXECUTIVEEDITORSLCDR KYLE RAINESPublic Affairs Officer

LTJG TREVOR DAVIDSAssistant Public Affairs Officer

USS Carl Vinson Remembers Royal Navy Crew

Navy Celebrates 239 Years of Excellence

Sailors Go Back to School in Singapore

Team Vinson Lends a Helping Hand

Chaplain’s Corner

A Day in the Life of an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

Singapore S.E.A. Aquarium

Team Vinson ‘Kicks It’ in Singapore

Bunker Hill Holds Change of Command Ceremony

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Media department’s mission is to tell the story of Carl Vinson and her embarked airwing and staff. As part of getting the ship’s crew more involved, the Voice staff would like to encourage Team Vinson to submit written stories and photos for the Voice, to place on our “crew submission” page. Please email MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston submissions.

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As the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Carl Vinson transited seas in the Singapore region Oct. 1, Carl Vinson

Commanding Officer, Capt. Karl Thomas, held a brief memorial ceremony to remember the loss suffered by the British Royal Navy (RN) in this region during the Battle of Malaya in 1941.

The commanding officer held this poignant remembrance in honor of the 840 crew members and two ships lost during this battle, but also to honor the service of two particular crew members currently aboard the Carl Vinson who share a special connection with RN crewmembers killed in this battle.

Royal Navy sailors Petty Officer Airmen Christopher Heale and Andrew Jones, onboard the Carl Vinson as part of the Long Leads Skills Program, are descendants of crew members of the sunken RN ships.

Heale’s great uncle, Petty Officer Stoker William John Sharland, and Jones’ great uncle, Boy Stoker 1st Class Edwin Charles Ashton were among those who perished that fateful day some 73 years ago.

Heale’s great uncle is entombed at the Kranji War Memorial in Singapore. Jones’ great uncle was never recovered.

“I am so thankful I will have the opportunity to visit his grave site. I am the first person in my family to visit it. I spoke with my grandmother, she is excited for me,” said Heale.

“Unfortunately my great uncle’s body was never found,” Jones said. “His service is recognized with his name on the Plymouth War Memorial in England.”

The RN ships and their crews lost in the battle are honored to this day at their final resting sites with RN buoys attached to the ships’ propeller shafts.

The British Royal Navy continues to pay tribute to their lost comrades, recently christening their newest aircraft carrier the HMS Prince of Wales.

“Overall, we are proud to sail the same waters our ancestors did,” Heal said. “A lot has changed, but the basic principles are still the same.”

“We are extremely thankful for the recognition,” Jones added.

USS Carl Vinson RemembersRoyal Navy Crew, Ships Lost in 1941 by USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs

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In the transition from civilian to Sailor, service members are exposed to a wealth of

information. A bulk of which, they are expected, if not required to internalize and recall when prompted. At the rate of which Sailors are indoctrinated into the Navy, sometimes learning gives way to rote memorization. With regard to the Navy’s birthday, that just may be a disservice to the organization they are privileged to serve.

For the crew of Carl Vinson, the 2014 western pacific (WESPAC) deployment is in its infancy. Sailors have sacrificed the comforts of their personal lives to be part of something bigger than their individual selves. The ship has become a melting-pot of cultures and backgrounds, coexisting with one goal - mission success. As the Navy’s 239th Birthday dawns, we are reminded - one team, one fight, united by one creed.

I am a United States Sailor.The fraternity of the U.S. Sailor

came to life amid adversity. In the spring of 1775, Americans began to mount an opposition against unfair management by the British. Chief among the colonial concerns in an armed conflict was the projected presence of the Royal Navy posing a significant threat to both trade and costal settlements. To this point, Americans had taken up arms, but they were not yet at war. The prevailing sentiment for the settlers was that their actions were strictly a measure of protection against the aggressive ‘Brits.’ Colonists still held to the hope that a reunion with England was possible and worried that establishing a Navy would be viewed as an unabashed dedication to combat. However, a small contingent still sought to establish a Navy. Among the minority, founding father John Adams backed the establishment of a seafaring fleet that would defend U.S.

coasts, protect trade, retaliate against British raiders and petition neutral nations for aid. By October, it was apparent that reconciliation with the crown was not possible. The notion of establishing a navy gained steam.

On October 13, 1775, Congress would receive a letter from Gen.

Story by MC3(SW) Curtis D. Spencer

Photo Illustration by MCSN Jacob G. Kaucher

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George Washington that would provide a final push, and the U.S. Navy was born.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

The U.S. Navy, originally dubbed the Continental Navy, would prove a vital asset to the foundation of the United States. When the Constitution was ratified in 1789, Congress was given the power to appoint and facilitate a Naval force. Five years later, due to concerns abroad, they would utilize that power and call for six frigates. From their request, the USS United States, USS Constellation and USS Constitution were produced. In 1798, shortly after the completion of the famed frigates, Congress would also establish the Department of the Navy (DoN). The DoN would fill the necessity for an executive department solely concerned with Naval affairs. Benjamin Stoddert would be the first

Secretary of the Navy.I represent the fighting spirit of

the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

In its 239 years, the Navy has been an ever-relevant institution. Millions of Sailors have carved their legacy from thousands of deployments and numerous battles around the world.

Pioneers of the past blazed a trail today’s Sailors still follow today. They set standards for combat and conduct in war that forced all to take notice. During his tenure in Congress the name-sake of CVN 70, Carl Vinson, earned the moniker as the father of the Navy. He took initiatives to establish a larger Naval fleet, which in part allowed the U.S. to rebound from the attacks of Pearl Harbor leading into World War II. Vinson gave the Navy the chance to deliver freedom and democracy in an era when it was desperately needed.

I proudly serve my country’s Navy

combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.

From the Revolutionary War to the most recent operation of the forward deployed Carl Vinson, dubbed Operation Valiant Shield and beyond, the Navy has sliced a piece of unrivalled excellence. The traditions of honor, courage and commitment remain as the Navy continues to mold to the needs of our nation.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

For 239 years the Navy has fueled America’s sea power. Those who serve are reminded they cannot climb the ladder of success with their hands in their pockets. They are urged to reach for the highest rungs of success regardless of race, religion or gender. The melting-pot that is the Navy is not solely satisfied with the past. They are focused on the mission at hand and look to build upon their past for the foreseeable future.

Happy 239th Birthday U.S. Navy!

239Years of Excellence

The Navy Celebrates

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Sailors from Carl Vinson, Carrier Airwing (CVW) 17, and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 visited the International Community School (ICS) as a part

of a community relations (COMREL) project in Singapore, Oct. 3.

“The purpose of this COMREL is to reach out to the community in Singapore and give our Sailors a chance to reach out to children from around the world,” said Cmdr. Stephen Duesenberry, Vinson’s command chaplain.

According to Erin Alary, the elementary school principal at ICS, the school was built in 1993 as a result of a small community of Christians who wanted their children to attend a school with their religious background.

“Christian families who moved to Singapore couldn’t find schools with a Christian base, so the community created the school so their children could get an education while studying Christianity,” said Alary.

Although the school is located in Singapore, ICS is composed of a diverse group of children.

“With the school being international, we have children from all around the world,” said Angela Wong, the junior kindergarten teacher at ICS.

“We have children from Korea, USA, Turkey, Indonesia, India and other countries as well.”

For Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Derrick Body, Jr., a CVN 70 crewmember, this event served as an opportunity to participate in recreational fun with kids from other countries and a chance to give back to the community.

“It was a great opportunity to represent our ship, during our visit. Community outreach events like this are vital to the Navy’s success,” said Body. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Story and photos by MC3(SW) Cory Sanders

Sailors Go Back to School in Singapore

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Sailors from Carl Vinson, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Carrier Strike Group

(CSG) 1 visited Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen as part of a community relations (COMREL) project in Singapore, Oct. 3.

Opening their doors in 2003, Willing Heart’s Chairman Tony Ng and Vice President Charles Liew said the soup kitchen provides more than 4,000 meals to the needy, seven days a week. During the COMREL, Team Vinson Sailors contributed to the preparation of more than 5, 000 meals.

“We are extremely short on manpower at the kitchen,” said Ng. “I really appreciate what this group of Sailors did today. It really showed the

U.S. Navy’s love and support for the people of Singapore.”

Community relation projects are one of the ways Team Vinson continues to maintain a positive relationship with communities in the ship’s ports of call during its current deployment.

“Events like this are fundamental. We are guests in their country and should show our appreciation for the invitation here,” said CVN 70 Airman Louie Terraza. “This also shows that we are here to do more than party. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about U.S. servicemembers, and we are here to help those in need.”

The event concluded with the Vinson volunteers and Willing Hearts’ staff sharing a few laughs over a

much deserved meal.“I had an amazing time today,”

said Logistics Specialist Seaman Jacqueline Jefferson. “I’m so proud of what we were able to accomplish today. It felt good to give back to the community. I hope I’ll be able to do events like this in the future.”

Continuing the legacy of his late mother, Ng began in 2003 and officially registered Willing Hearts in 2005. At the age of 66, you can still find Ng at the Soup Kitchen every morning at about 5:30 a.m.

“This is my passion,” said Ng. “I love to see the smile on their faces after receiving a healthy and hearty meal. As long as I am able to serve my community, I’m going to do it with everything I have in me.”

Story and photos by MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston

Team Vinson Lends a Helping Hand

Around Singapore

Photo by CTT2 Ronnie MathisPhoto by LS2 Romeo Agulto

Photo by CTT2 Ronnie Mathis

Photo by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito

Photo by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito

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Around Singapore MWR photo contest winnersCategory: Fun#1 MWR 1st place: LS3 Kelvin Pan#2 MWR 2nd place: YN1 Jessica Ellerbe#3 MWR 3rd place: CWO2 Nicola ThomasCategory: Culture#4 MWR 1st place: Lt. Kevin Kas#5 MWR 2nd place: LS1 Shaofeng Li#6 MWR 3rd place: LS3 Kelvin PanCategory: Landscape#7 MWR 1st place: CSSN Jiahao WangFront Page Photo: MWR 2nd place: ADCS Swartz#8 MWR 3rd place: SN Marcie Grassmuck

Photo by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito

Photo by MC2(SW) Nick Brown

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MMFNKevin Modesto-Monteiro

SHSN Courtney Boarts

PS3(SW)Cynthia D. Ortiz

LS3Jerrell Merren

Date: Oct. 8Department: Engineering

Machinist’s Mate Fireman Kevin Modesto-Monteiro dedicated 18 hours of his off-watch time rebuilding the pump end of #13 Fire Pump. His dedication and efforts were vital in restoring the ship’s fire-main system to a fully operational status.

Date: Oct. 9Department: Security

Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Courtney Boarts received her dispatch qualification therefore becoming one of the most qualified Sailors in her section as an E-3.

Date: Oct. 11Department: Admin

Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Cynthia D. Ortiz is responsible for ensuring that over 1,600 advancement exams were ordered, received, accounted for, administered, shipped, tracked and received for grading. Being a third class petty officer, stepping up and doing the job of a first class petty officer. Ortiz’ drive and commitment played a key roll in making sure the September 2014 advancement exams were administered with zero discrepancies. Her overall commitment to her job and the crew is evident by the quality of her work.

Date: Oct. 10Department: Supply

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Jerrell Merren’s contributions to crew quality of life and morale have been limitless. His hard-charging demeanor was a key factor in the successful processing of more than 160 tri-walls of mail weighing in excess of 80,000 pounds. Additionally, he flawlessly received and processed more than 4,500 pounds of outgoing mail and provided postal services amounting to more than $1,000 in sales. As one of three search and rescue swimmers for the command, he consistently prepares himself and is ready to be on station at a moment’s notice when called upon.

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CornerStory by Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Solomon, CHC

Chaplain’s

Nobody plans to make bad decisions, but sometimes not planning can itself be a bad decision. Most of the time, when people get into a

tight spot or get into trouble, they can walk back through their decision-making process and find a seemingly insignificant point that led to a bad outcome. Was it choosing to stay up late before a long road trip? Was it choosing to go out for a few drinks when none of your friends could join you? Or maybe just choosing to go out for those few drinks with some people you didn’t know well? None of these choices are bad in themselves, but they put us in situations where making the right decision is difficult.

We can help ourselves out of tough situations by thinking through what we would do, if we end up having to make a tough decision. If we think ahead of time, “I won’t party with people I don’t know,” we’re less likely to do it when the opportunity arises. This is developing our mental muscle memory; thinking through the right decisions helps us follow through when the time comes. Sure it takes some work, but it beats the alternative. As Geddy Lee of the band Rush said, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.”

Okay, next step...take ruler in hand.

Check. Next up-Defeat... the gremlin??

This new force revision is really weird...

Bwahahahaha!

Keel-Hauled by MCSN James P. Bleyle

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How can junior Sailors make an impact to the command and/or leadership?

Junior Sailors can make an impact by getting in-rate qualifications, on time, and then go out of rate to get more qualifications. This makes the Sailor more valuable to the command, the Sailor’s division and supports the command and Navy’s mission.

What is the best way to admit you are wrong?

Simply admit you are wrong without excuses; do not sacrifice your credibility. Once your start making excuses, the Sailor’s credibility is lost.

What is the most difficult part about being a leader?

Being a leader is about always doing the right thing - even when no one is looking. It’s about doing the right thing for the benefit of the mission; not personal gain; and it’s always about being there for, and taking care of your Sailors.

reviewBy MCSN James P. Bleyle

Emotion can be difficult to express in any artistic medium, perhaps more-so in video games than anywhere else. In a video game, we can experience emotions for ourselves firsthand, because we are

actually acting out that story. We make those decisions. We pull the trigger. It’s one of the things that set video games apart by virtue of their nature, and it can go so very wrong if game developers don’t know what they are doing.

Fortunately, veteran game development house Naughty Dog knew ex-actly what they were doing when they made The Last of Us, winner of more “Game of the Year” awards than any other video game in history. Over the course of its 20-plus hour main story mode, it certainly proves why.

The Last of Us opens slowly with Joel, a thirty-something single father, coming home from work. We see a few brief scenes of tenderness between Joel and his daughter, before the floor gets ripped away in a swirl of pan-icked chaos as the world literally starts to eat itself in front of him. Despite his best efforts to keep her safe, his daughter is shot and killed.

This game makes it very clear at all times that this world doesn’t want you to survive. Humanity has overstayed its welcome, and a new form of para-sitic, mind-controlling fungus inhabiting the bodies of the dead becomes the new top of the food chain, spreading through airborne spores and bites. Cit-ies are decimated. Entire populations are turned into fungus fodder.

Fifteen years after the initial outbreak, the game begins in earnest. Joel, now older and hardened by his new life of survival is soon introduced to a spirited teenaged girl named Ellie, whose transit and safe-keeping could mean the world’s salvation.

Boston is now a ravaged crosshatch of barbed wire and dilapidated build-ings. Plant life grows freely among streets choked with rusted cars. Despite its age, Playstation 3 renders it all brilliantly, and each new location holds up with beautiful and immersive textures.

Admittedly, the frame rate can get a little sluggish while playing through some of the larger areas, but it never slows down enough to cause game-play issues or effect immersion. And the lighting superbly sets the stage for the game’s varying tones.

Animation has always been Naughty Dog’s strong suit, and it is used to great effect here to lend a little extra brutality to Joel’s attacks, giving every battle an air of desperate, fight-or-die consequences. And let me be clear, you will die often in this game.

A crafting system plays a huge role in combat. An assortment of weapons and health kits can be cobbled together from clutter picked up in the envi-ronment to help gain the upper hand while fighting against fungus-infested zombies. Just don’t expect the game to pause while you craft items. The pressure to survive is unrelenting, and the game uses every moment to make you feel that pressure.

All of these elements coalesce into a heart-pounding experience that makes this game a must play for anyone with a pulse.

9.8/10

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To me being a Sailor in the United States Navy requires real devotion and diligence. But being an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate takes real commitment

and dedication. In my opinion, the rate itself is unparalleled in comparison

to other jobs known as rates. I don’t intend to undermine my hard working shipmates however; I’ll let you decide as I walk you through my life as an ABH.

We are a tightly-knit community of Sailors aboard Carl Vinson coexisting with our British counterparts; working together cohesively to accomplish the mission. We don our personal protection equipment and prepare to chock and chain, refuel, maintain, launch and recover aircraft.

We hit the non-skid running hoping to evade the inevitable exhaust whilst enduring the unpredictable weather. Unfortunately, the pros and cons are a package deal to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, just like any other job.

Aside from the fresh air, blue skies and sunlight, the excitement on the faces of my peers when an aircraft is “turning up” motivates me; it is priceless.

I turn my head and seconds later, I’m immediately captivated by the yellow shirts stroking a bird. A term used to describe ABs directing an aircraft aboard Naval ships that are capable of conducting flight operations. In addition, we all have a blast trying to keep our balance as the landing signal enlisted (LSE) signals helicopters to hover over the flight deck.

As you can tell, my rate is full of excitement and energy, but there are some drawbacks.

We have extensive working hours that do not permit much leisure time. Imagine standing in the chow line or ship store line, smelling like fuel and sweat. The reactions we get from our fellow Sailors aren’t always pleasant.

It is felt among Navy ABHs that we all work hard and we play hard. We leave our hearts on the non-skid and rejoice during shift changes.

At the end of the day, knowing I played a role in the ship doing its mission to this great nation makes the long hours, the sweat, the grit and grind of being an ABH all worth it.

By ABHAA Derrick Body Jr.

A Day in the Life of an

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate CREWSUBMISSION

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Looking out over the fantail, as we traverse the open ocean, I often imagine the massive beasts and

exotically-colored creatures swimming or living in the depths below us.

Carl Vinson’s Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division gave me the opportunity to live that imaginative moment during our recent visit to Singapore.

The S.E.A. Aquarium located in Resorts World Sentosa was an experience unlike one I have ever had state-side.

The journey began by walking through the aquarium’s Maritime Experiential Museum - it was like walking through a time capsule. There were textiles draped over sacks of grains, ornament-lined ceilings and statues immortalizing the brave souls who sailed unknown territories.

Once you’ve passed the museum you are transformed into another world. The mesmerizing portals into the ocean boast more than 100,000 marine animals from over 800 species across 49 different habitats.

Experiencing the marine life that inhabits the very waters we travel was eye-opening. From majestic silhouettes of the hammer-head sharks floating above me, to my favorite attraction, the translucent jelly fish. One could only imagine all the activity that lies just below our keel.

With marine life from the Straits of Malacca to the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, my view beyond the fantail will now be seen through new eyes because of the experience the S.E.A. Aquarium provided.

Singapore S.E.A.

Story and photos by MC3(SW) Shantece Gonzalez

Aquarium

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Members of the Carl Vinson’s male and female Rugby Teams competed in a rugby tournament hosted by the Singapore Bucks Rugby Football

Club while the Carl Vinson made a port call in Singapore Oct. 4.

Playing the host team Singapore Bucks and a team fielded by crewmembers of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Stuart (FFH 153), who were also in port at the time, Carl Vinson crew fielded the men’s Golden Eagles team and the women’s Golden Clams team in the friendly tournament.

The men’s team won their first game against the Bucks but lost the second one, and then lost to the Aussie sailors.

Vinson’s female team played one game in the tournament against Singapore’s Lady Bucks and lost by only one point.

“Overall our teams played very well,” said Team Manager Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Rayshan Coleman. “About half of those who played in

Singapore had never played rugby before.”Following tradition, the teams gathered together at

the close of the matches and decided the tournament’s “Men of the Match” honors for exceptional play and sportsmanship that went to Coleman, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class James Horton, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Derrick Body, Jr. and Hospitalman Clara Alencoe. Coleman and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jaime Robinson were presented ‘The Hammer’ by the Australians for delivering the hardest hits of the day.

After the tournament, players and fans boarded busses and proceeded to the Buck’s clubhouse for a reception.

“To go from being in the game and wanting to destroy your opponent, to joking and laughing about how you hit somebody or how you ended up getting knocked out yourself, was pretty cool,” said Horton.

Carl Vinson’s Rugby Team is open to all Sailors, E-1 to O-3. The team looks forward to playing during the ship’s coming port visits. For more information about the team, contact ABH2 Rayshan Coleman.

Story and photos by MC2(SW/AW) Scott FenaroliTeam Vinson ‘Kicks It’ in Singapore

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IS1 (IDW/AW) Erica Avery

“THE CULTURE AND EATING

CHINESE FOOD IN CHINATOWN.”

MMC (SW/AW) Rene Baca

“IT WAS GREAT TO TRY NEW FOODS

AND SEE NEW CULTURES.”

ADC(AW)Juan Carpio

“CHINATOWN AND LITTLE INDIA

HAD GREAT FOOD, SHOPPING

AND A DIVERSE ATMOSPHERE.”

OS2(SW)Walter Chatlin III

“I ENJOYED JUST BEING ABLE TO

SLEEP IN, STAY IN MY HOTEL ROOM

AND RELAX.”

MA1(SW)Shawn Collins

“I LIKED THE TRIP WE TOOK TO THE SKYLINE LUGE ON SENTOSA ISLAND.”

AO1(AW)Charles Dukes

“GOING TO MARINA BAY. IT

HAD IT ALL.”

DECKPLATEDIALOGUES

Captain Yvette Davids was relieved by Capt. Sterling Dawley as commanding officer of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG

52) during a change of command ceremony onboard the Bunker Hill while in port in Singapore Oct. 3.

Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group 1, presided over the ceremony.

Before being relieved of command, Davids thanked the crew for their dedication and service.

“To paraphrase the author Morris Thompson, ‘today is a sad pleasure,’” said Davids. “It is a pleasure because I’m able to stand here and look toward my crew one more time and to feel this profound pride when I think of what we have done together. It’s a pleasure because I have the opportunity to say thank you and briefly celebrate the great accomplishments the men and women of Bunker Hill have made on behalf of this nation for the past two years.”

Grady presented Davids a citation for her performance as Air and Missile Defense Commander during composite unit training and joint task force exercises, and the multi-national exercise Valiant Shield.

“Bunker Hill’s accomplishments have been truly remarkable and of course this was no accident,” said Grady. “You have set a high-standard for what it means to be a cruiser commanding officer. You are a true surface warrior, a consummate professional and a gifted mentor.”

Bunker Hill Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Story and photos by USS Bunker Hill Public Affairs

Capt. Sterling Dawley (left) shakes hands with Capt. Yvette M. Davids as he relieves her during the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill’s (CG 52) change of command ceremony.

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OSSNShirmoy Henry

“I LOVED THE UPLIFITING

SOCIAL LIFE. IT MADE MY VISIT A

LOT OF FUN!”

ABH3(AW) Josh Holitzer

“I ENJOYED SEEING ALL THE

ELABORATE ARCHITECTURE OF THE BUILDINGS.”

CSSNZachary Lanoue

“THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY TIME WAS

ZIP-LINING ON SENTOSA ISLAND.”

FNJerry Rodriguez

“SEEING THE CITY AND OCEAN

FROM THE TOP OF A SINGAPORE

SKYSCRAPER.”

CTR1Noel Stewart

“I FIRST VISITED SINGAPORE 10

YEARS AGO. IT WAS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MUCH THINGS

HAD CHANGED.”

OS3Dehonis Williams

“I LOVE TO TRAVEL, SO JUST

BEING THERE WAS GREAT.”

What was your favorite experience in Singapore?

During Davids’ tour, Bunker Hill underwent a nine-month, more than $40 million dry-dock/ship’s repair availability, accelerated basic and integrated training phase, successful Board of Inspection and Survey and the escort of Carl Vinson Strike Group into 7th Fleet.

As Dawley took command as the 16th commanding officer of Bunker Hill since her commissioning in 1986, he addressed Rear Adm. Grady and the Bunker Hill crew.

“Sir, I’m eager to join your team of talented warfare commanders and I look forward to serving with you as we continue on the rest of deployment,” said Dawley.

Prior to assuming command, Dawley served as the Operations Officer for Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10.

Davids will report to Commander 3rd Fleet to assume duties as the Operations Officer.

Rear Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, Carrier Strike Group One, presents Capt. Yvette M. Davids with a Legion of Merit medal during the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill’s (CG 52) change of command ceremony.

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USS CARL VINSON

Funboss

Temporarily assigned to Carl Vinson’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation division, Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical (SW/SS) Ashley Jones is a

native of Savannah, Ga. Jones, who joined the Navy in 1998, reported to the Carl

Vinson in October 2010. Originally assigned to Vinson’s Intelligence department, Jones’ current duties include serving as MWR’s leading chief petty officer.

He said his biggest accomplishment thus far was receiving a degree in business administration from Thomas Edison State College and being promoted to chief petty officer, in the same year.

Carl Vinson Fun Boss Rebekah McKoy says that Jones plays a pivotal role in the division.

“Chief Jones is the definition of a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer,” said Mckoy. “He sets the standard. His impact and

Team Vinson,So I know you all have heard

about our Vinson Idol competition that kicked off Friday. It was a very

interesting experience for me. We had a lot of great contestants and a few who could use some more practice.

The 11-week competition includes 10 male and 10 female competitors. With coordination from our ADP team, you will be able to vote via the Morale, Welfare and Recreation page on the sharepoint for the contestants you want to see continue in the competition.

Competition Rules

Song performances must be chosen from the karaoke machine, an instrumental track, a live musician, or can be sung acapella. I will allow individuals to practice their song on the karaoke machine, after 2000 daily. Song selections based on the week’s chosen genre, must be turned in by Thursday, 2030 of each week to ensure songs are different. Be aware that songs with vulgar or inappropriate lyrics will not be allowed.

I am aware there are many Sailors who work long hours, so with help from Media department, weekly episodes will

mentorship is felt throughout our division as well as the rest of the ship.

“He is a vital piece to my MWR team.”“Just like Jesus.....I might not be there when you want

me, but I’m always right on time.” – CTTC Jones

Get to Know Your MWR StaffCTTC(SW/AW) Ashley Jones

air each Saturday and loop throughout the day.

Each person aboard the ship will be allowed one vote per male and female contestant during weeks two through 11 and one vote for remaining contestants during the finale. Voting opens Mondays at 2100 and closes Sundays at 2359. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this event.

As always this crew’s morale is my top priority. Therefore, if you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact me or anyone on my MWR team.

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