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Comment by Ralph Pinney on May 9, 2013 at 4:49pm

Are the Tiger cruises open to any family member?   I heard the one the Stennis just had was only open to grandparents and children.

Thanks!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 9, 2013 at 2:47pm

DATES: please private message those only and not post in open forums

Comment by Laurie Gallegos on May 6, 2013 at 4:53pm

esxited is a new word I just made up  haha

Comment by Laurie Gallegos on May 6, 2013 at 4:52pm

Prepare for the scheduled date, but be surprised and esxited if it changes.....

Comment by Amber Presley on May 5, 2013 at 7:01am

I went to a IKE frg ( family readiness group) meeting, everything is on schedule as of right now. They didn't have much to update us on. So out longer or in sooner are all rumors and you always have them during deployments. I had my fingers crossed for home sooner, I don't want to spend our 5 yr wedding anniversary alone. such is the life of a military spouse.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 2, 2013 at 11:19pm

IKE Receives Battenberg Cup...

Story Number: NNS130428-01
Release Date: 4/28/2013 1:36:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Yasmine Muhammad, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Public Affairs

USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, At Sea (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) received the Battenberg Cup in recognition of outstanding achievements over the course of 2012.

The Battenberg Cup is awarded annually to the best all-around ship or submarine in the Atlantic Fleet on the accumulation of the crew's success. For IKE, the award adds to a list of honors that have been given to IKE within the past year.

"It is a proud moment and an honor to represent the fleet by receiving the Battenberg Cup," said Capt. Marcus Hitchcock, IKE's commanding officer. "The relentless dedication and superior performance these Sailors display on a continuous basis is the reason this ship continues to operate at peak efficiency."

This marks the second time the Eisenhower has won the prestigious honor. The success can be attributed to the cumulative efforts of the crew and not to individual performances.

"We are honored to be receiving this award, it is one of the most prestigious awards to acquire," said Hitchcock. "We went out on deployment ready to perform a task and we supported the mission at the highest level for the entirety of our deployment."

In 2012, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was underway for 233 days, steaming 58,228 nautical miles to include a 6-month operational deployment in support of maritime security objectives and Operation Enduring Freedom.

IKE launched and recovered 9,859 sorties for 21,631 flight hours, including 3,313 combat sorties totaling 7,883 flight hours supporting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

"This award marks the culmination of the hard work and sacrifice for each and every one of our Sailors," said Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Gregg Snaza. "This is a truly a great reward for a crew that has continued to strive above and beyond the call of duty."

In addition to earning the Battenberg Cup, Eisenhower also earned the 2012 Battle Efficiency Award and was awarded 13 of 14 individual departmental excellence awards.

IKE steadily proves her motto "Greater Each Day," displaying exceptional performance and loyal dedication to the United States and the U.S. Navy.

Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Comment by Ralph Pinney on May 1, 2013 at 9:56am

Navy Plan Would Deploy Carriers More Frequently

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/04/26/navy-plan-would-deplo...

 

Comment by Stephen Trevor on May 1, 2013 at 9:20am

Thanks Amber and Forrest for the info

Comment by Forrest Glass on May 1, 2013 at 8:13am

Hey guys,  I talked with my son this morning.  There is no talk aboard the ship about having to stay out there longer.  Let's not get worked up about it until there us some vadidity to the rumor.

 

Comment by Amber Presley on April 30, 2013 at 9:20pm

Stephen, In the past we have had two carriers in the 5th fleet area of responsibility  promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. They have went down to one carrier due to budget cuts. Things are starting to escalate again in Syria, also the ship that is due to relieve the Ike is on her way out, after doing some work ups. We are just worried that they will end up keeping two carriers in this region as a show of force, to try to put pressure to relieve tensions in the area.... as they have done before.  My fingers will be crossed for IKE to return to home port at her scheduled time.

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