USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 8, 2013 at 12:31pm

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 7, 2013 at 10:03pm

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 26, 2013 at 3:19pm

CNO Visits Bremerton; Re-Enlists Sailors...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on August 29, 2013 at 2:38pm

Stennis Sailors Help Injured Cyclist...

Story Number: NNS130829-01Release Date: 8/29/2013 8:13:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Schumacher


BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) -- Two Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) aided a civilian cyclist who was struck by a car in Silverdale, Wash., Aug. 22.

Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Cunningham, from Bloomington, Ill., accompanied by Seaman Aaron Singer, from Pearl City, Hawaii, was driving Stennis' Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) van when they observed a female lying on the side of the road next to a damaged bicycle.

"We didn't know the situation, but we were not going to drive past her and hope everything went well," said Cunningham.

Cunningham parked the van next to the injured woman and asked if she needed help. She explained to the Sailors that she was hit by a car and sustained injuries to her leg and head.

"Her leg was already turning a dark purple color," said Cunningham.

Singer stayed with the cyclist while Cunningham called 911. The Sailors remained at the scene with the injured cyclist until paramedics arrived.

"We just wanted to make sure the cyclist was okay," said Cunningham.

Cunningham and Singer's actions were recognized by Stennis' commanding officer, Capt. Michael Wettlaufer, who personally thanked them during an all-hands announcement on the ship's public address system.

"I didn't do this for attention or praise," said Cunningham. "I'm glad, however, that we, the Navy, are being recognized for stopping to do the right thing instead of just driving by."

Stennis, homeported in Bremerton, Wash., is currently undergoing a Docking Planned Incremental Availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Cunningham, from Bloomington, Ill., and Seaman Aaron Singer, from Pearl City, Hawaii, pose in front of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Morale, Welfare and Recreation Express van. Stennis is currently undergoing a Docking Planned Incremental Availability Maintenance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Incremental Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel P. Schumacher/Released)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on August 13, 2013 at 1:52pm

Indiana company's filters play key role in refurbishing work on nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

HOPE, Indiana — A southern Indiana company that provides dust collection cartridges and filter bags for industrial clients has taken on a new challenge by helping to refurbish a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

Action Filtration of Hope is providing filters that will collect hazardous materials created during work to overhaul the USS John C. Stennis.

The Republic reports (http://bit.ly/13eqfYk ) the deal is worth about $500,000 for Action Filtration. Company president Les Benesh says the work has increased pride among employees and is enabling the company to expand.

The company is providing about 2,700 filters to a contractor that won part of a $240 million contract to overhaul the Stennis.

The aircraft carrier was commissioned in 1995 and cost $3.5 billion to build. It has an expected life span of 50 years.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 15, 2013 at 7:31pm

Stennis Sailors educate students on military service...
June 13, 2013 · Updated 11:48 AM

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis spoke with 7th and 8th grade students June 5 about military career options during Mountain View Middle School’s 2013 Future Fair.

The fair was a chance for Sailors to talk to students about military service and the many options available to them when choosing a career.

“It’s important that we’re here today to show the community that we are here for them and to let kids know what the U.S. Navy is about,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Arnel Angeles.

In addition to the presentation by Stennis’ Sailors, the fair also included representatives from local businesses and educational institutions, exposing the students to a variety of viable career options.

“The military presence, as well as our community members coming in, is so valuable because kids forget that there is a whole community of people out there who are looking out for them, care for them and who really want to see them succeed,” said Jennifer Chamberlin, the coordinator for the fair.

Some students who already have an interest in the military, like 7th grader Sage Riggs, used this opportunity to learn more about being a service member.

“I want to be an Army doctor when I grow up,” said Riggs. “The fair and the Navy guys really helped me learn more about working in the military.”

“I really hope that the kids had a lot of fun,” said Chamberlin.  “I also hope they become inspired and develop some ideas about what they want to do when they get older.”

Contributed Photo
Arnel Angeles, a Sailor from the USS Stennis speaks to middle school students during a career fair about opportunities in the Navy. The Stennis is currently in port in Bremerton.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 29, 2013 at 10:43pm

now got to get someone to write a series of blogs about the cruise....as I was writing mine back in '09 I realized it was the best way for me to re-live the experience.....it's a lotta work, but it makes the memories crystal clear!

Comment by Bob W on May 29, 2013 at 10:37pm

Paul

Thanks for posting these links.  Some great pictures!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 29, 2013 at 10:11pm

Enjoy the below photo collections from Tiger Cruise 2013 by Justin Haas of KY3 (an NBC affiliate in Missouri) who on board for the fun-filled transit from Hawaii to San Diego:
http://www.ky3.com/galleries/ky3-tiger-cruise-aboard-uss-john-c-stennis-part-2-20130525,0,72270.photogallery
http://www.ky3.com/galleries/ky3-uss-john-c-stennis-tiger-cruise-part-3-20130525,0,2147669.photogallery
http://www.ky3.com/galleries/ky3-uss-john-c-stennis-tiger-cruise-part-4-20130525,0,2803030.photogallery

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 25, 2013 at 4:32pm

Hanging out with my nephew Fortuno AO3, catching up on deployment stories... while working on his Lancer Evolution up in sunny SAC:)

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