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Members of V-2 division’s ‘Green Team’ on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).Photo by MC3 Austin Rooney

Teamwork and know-how fuel V-2’s drive to help accomplish Enterprise’s main mission

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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“We pick things up, we put things down.”

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Flight deck gear storeroom attendants Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Brandon K. Cockrum, left, and Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (NAC) Jason T. Tams, right, illustrate their work center’s motto while making preparations for an upcoming inventory aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by MCSN Jared M. King

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EditorMC3 Peter D. Melkus

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Politically Incorrect Naval Term O’ the DayQ: I have heard that a lot of our mail is stuck in Bahrain, and with everything going on over there we may never get it. Is this true?

A: We have mail, parts and other supplies in various stages of the supply chain, including Bahrain. We bring out what we can each day according to their mission priority. The geo-political situation in Bahrain does not affect our ability to resupply the ship. Please be patient as we continue to meet the needs of the mission.

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Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Irish culture.

In 1903, Saint Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday in Ireland thanks to the passing of the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act of 1903. A law was later introduced that required that pubs and bars be closed on March 17 after drinking got out of hand - a provision that was repealed in the 1970s.

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On St. Paddy’s Day

Why green?Originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick was blue. Over the years the color green and its association with Saint Patrick’s day grew. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day as early as the 17th century. He is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. In the 1798 rebellion, in hopes of making a political statement, Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on March 17 in hopes of catching the public’s attention.

Left photo: A stained glass window depicting St. Patrick.Right photo: The Chicago River is dyed green as part of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

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By MC3 Austin RooneyUSS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea – For every aircraft that gets launched off an aircraft carrier’s flight deck via catapult, leaving a streak of steam in its wake, there is a team of Sailors who put in countless hours working to ensure the launch was successful. For every aircraft that later makes an arrested landing on the flight deck, that same team of Sailors spent even more work hours maintaining and testing the gear to ensure the plane could recover correctly. That team is Air department’s V-2 division, a crucial part of the larger crew that makes up USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Aboard every aircraft carrier in the fleet, the ship’s primary mission is the same, to launch and recover aircraft. V-2 division and its team of more than 160 aviation boatswain’s mates, interior communications electricians and electrician’s mates work together to accomplish that mission every day. Whether they are testing and maintaining arresting cables and catapults, or actually using them during flight operations, V-2 division makes sure Big ‘E’ is ready to perform its main duty as a ship. “The only reason a carrier exists is to launch and recover aircraft,” said Lt. L. J. Blankenship, an aircraft launch officer assigned to V-2. “Without us, that wouldn’t

happen.” Sailors assigned to V-2 are constantly busy with flight operations going on for 14 hours a day. They are required to be on scene every time an aircraft takes off or lands to ensure the launch and recovery goes as planned. Since the beginning of Big ‘E’s 21st deployment, V-2 has successfully launched and recovered more than 2,700 aircraft. “I love to go up on the flight deck and watch aircraft being launched and recovered,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class (AW/SW) Marcus Snedeker. “Knowing that I had a part in making that happen makes me proud to do my job.” While V-2 works continuously during flight operations, they must also begin testing equipment two hours before operations and stay up after they end in order to perform vital maintenance on the systems. Snedeker said being assigned to Big ‘E’s V-2 division is challenging because the hours can be very long and the work can be dangerous. “You have to keep your head on a swivel at all times,” said Snedeker. “Sometime’s we’ll be up for over 24 hours doing our job, but we have to stay alert because the mission depends on us.” In order to accomplish their mission, Snedeker said Sailors in the division must pull together as a team and learn each other’s jobs. Without

teamwork, Snedeker said V-2 would not be able to be successful. “This is a very motivated group,” said Snedeker. “We’re very close-knit. We work long hours, but we love what we do.” The extra work and the camaraderie that goes into being in the division shows. Enterprise has launched four aircraft in just 48 seconds, he said. “That’s really fast!” “This division is extremely successful at their job,” said Blankenship. “I’ve never seen harder workers in my Navy career.” Launching aircraft off the

coast of Afghanistan to go into harm’s way adds a level of greater complexity to the emotions of the Sailors in the division, said Blankenship. “The work environment is unforgiving. The catapults and arresting gear are relentless, and if we didn’t practice proper safety procedures someone could get seriously injured,” said Blankenship. “That being said, this is one of the most rewarding jobs in the Navy. Very few jobs let you perform maintenance on equipment one day, and see it save lives and help us win the war the next day. It’s a unique feeling.”

Photo by MC3 Austin Rooney

The Green Team

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Eliezer Reyes, assigned to USS Enterprise (CVN 65), performs maintenance on equipment on the ship’s flight deck.

V-2 division at the heart of flight ops On St. Paddy’s Day

Why green?

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Sailors O’ the DayAviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) AirmanAbigail Bonsu - Ghana, West Africa

Photos by MC3 Austin Rooney

AMEAN Bonsu, a night shift fitness supervisor TAD to Supply’s S-7 division from the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, joined the Navy one-and-a-half years ago to further her education. To Bonsu, the most rewarding aspect of her job is contributing to the health and fitness of Big ‘E’ Sailors by “being there to welcome them to the gym with a warm smile on my face and helping them with whatever it is they may need to stay fit.” Bonsu aspires to continue her education, earn a master’s degree in nursing and later get married and have kids. Bonsu enjoys signing, dancing, listening to music and spending time with her best friends.

AOAN (AW) Kraemer, an ordnance team member assigned to the “Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, joined the Navy two-and-a-half years ago “to protect this great country and become a better citizen.” To Kraemer, the most rewarding aspects of his job are seeing aircraft he loaded with ordnance come back to the ship empty and working in a close-knit shop. Kraemer is working hard to make E-4 and achieve team leader before deployment is over. Kraemer enjoys listening to music, fixing computers and relaxing during his free time.

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman (AW)Corey J. Kraemer - Orlando, Florida

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