1. VOL 1 / NO 40 August 29, 2010
My Plane,
My Responsibility
Story by MC2 Ashley Van Dien
Xakkary Evans. “You mix all the other colors together
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
and you get brown.”
The plane captain’s primary job is to ensure jets are
safe and ready for flight. They spend 12-to-15 hours per
Responsibility at a young age and a junior rank has day with their assigned aircraft. In addition to constant
long been standing operating procedure for Sailors at inspections, brown shirts check fluid levels, prepare
sea. Leadership gives them the tools to succeed and it’s the cockpit for flight and ensure there is no foreign
up to them to complement those tools with initiative object debris (FOD) that could damage the “bird.”
and technical expertise. The plane captains from the Prior to handing the aircraft over to the pilot, the plane
line shack in Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 are captains act as the final set of eyes. It’s up to them to
every-day proof that the process works. make sure the entire start up and shut down process is
Plane captains are often the most junior Sailors in accomplished safely.
the squadron, and they are overall responsible for the Attention to detail is crucial, because not only are
proper maintenance, cleanliness and operability of they responsible for the aircraft they maintain, they
aircraft. The plane captains are “brown shirts” on the also hold people’s lives in their hands.
flight deck. “I take my job seriously because we are the first
“We have many of the qualifications all the other and last eyes on the jet when we launch and recover
shirts have,” said Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman See CAPTAINS, Page 6
The Carl Vinson Voice is an internal document produced by and for the
crew of the USS Carl Vinson and their families. Its contents do not neces-
sarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government or the Departments
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2. 2 Carl Vinson Voice
Vinson Announcements
MWR Announcements POW/MIA 5k Run Announcements
The free POW/MIA 5k run/1-mile
walk will be held Sept. 8 from 8
Coronado Speed Festival a.m. – 10 a.m. Check-in and day- Register to Vote
of registration begins at 0830 at the Have you exercised your right to
Naval Air Station North Island will NBSD track, behind the Admiral vote? Important decisions about how
highlight a different type of machine Prout Field House, Bldg. 3279. our society and military life are all
as 250 prestigious historic race cars Register your command by Tuesday, determined by your vote. In making
gather for the 13th annual Coronado September 7 and your group may those decisions, elected officials
Speed Festival held on September win an award for most participation. respond to people who bother to
25 - 26. Known as the “race at the All participants receive a free vote than those who don’t. The first
base,” the Coronado Speed Festival remembrance T-shirt. For more step is to register. If you haven’t
features nine different race groups details call the Admiral Prout Field taken that step, please contact OSC
divided according to make, age and House Gym at (619) 556-7444. Schumpert at J-6858.
horsepower. The cars race at high
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military base. This year’s marquee
will celebrate the rich race heritage Military and civilian personnel alike
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and under with adult paid admission. free and open to all service members involved, to resolve the conflict at
Discount tickets for retirees, DoD on active duty, reservists, retirees, an informal level.
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will be used to enhance current and medical aid to Haiti and Dominican
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3. August 29, 2010 3
Carl Vinson Unites Against Spice
Story by MC3 Patrick Green
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
Carl Vinson Sailors have banded
together to combat a problem affecting
many of today’s Sailors: Spice.
Spice, a synthetic cannaboid that
produces marijuana-like effects, is on
the rise across the Navy, and a group
of Sailors aboard Vinson has decided to
change that.
“At this time, the severity of the
problem is truly unknown, but the cases
(across the Navy) coming to light have
been adding up at an alarming rate,” said
Chief Information Technician (SW/AW)
Shawn Moorefield, Command Drug and
Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA). “Due
to the ease of purchase in the civilian
sector and the Navy’s current inability
to detect this substance, it has become
popular among younger Sailors.”
Moorefield and six other members
make up the Anti-Spice Committee, a
group focused solely on education and
the prevention of Spice. Although newly
formed, the group has already put plans
in motion to promote their cause.
“Some of our Sailors don’t understand
the full repercussions of their actions,”
said Moorefield. “Using any item that can
alter their state of mind can place them
or a fellow Shipmate’s life at risk at any
moment, especially in an environment
as dangerous as a fully-armed and
operational carrier.”
Already in 2010, ten Sailors have gone favorable conditions, which can ruin said Damage Controlman 1st Class (SW)
to Captain’s Mast for use or possession your future for years when attempting to James Pizinger, a member of the group
of Spice, with every case resulting in an get a job.” and a coordinator for the Substance Abuse
administrative discharge for the user. The first project the group has in store is Rehabilitation Program (SARP). “As a
“Sailors have been put on notice and a poster and slogan contest, enabling all Substance Abuse Counselor, I’ve had the
should realize that the use or possession Vinson Sailors to get involved with Spice opportunity to see how alcohol and drugs
of Spice will result in the end of their awareness. Sailors can design their own affect the lives of Sailors and Marines.
Naval career, and they possibly could lose Anti-Spice Campaign poster or slogan I wanted to be a part of this program
all benefits,” said Lt. Jared Hernandez, and submit it to Media Department by because of its probability of reaching and
Vinson’s Disciplinary Officer. Sept. 30. The crew will vote Oct. 4 - 6 educating these individuals.”
Although most Sailors are aware of and choose a winner. The winning poster Although the Ani-Spice Committee is
the repercussions, some haven’t got the design will then be printed and displayed just getting started, it’s never too soon for
picture yet. across the ship. departmental leadership to start educating
“They believe it to be harmless,” said “I feel that for the Anti-Spice program their Sailors.
Moorefield. “However, use or possession to be successful, all hands need to be “Find out what [Sailors] know about
of any drug, including drug paraphenalia, educated on the effects it has on the human Spice and get them smart on it,” said
is illegal in the Navy and will get you body, the legal problems that can arise, Moorefield. “Ignoring this will not make
an immediate separation under non- and how Spice is affecting the Navy,” it go away.”

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August 25, 2010 Carl Vinson Voice
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Siblings, Sailors
Story by MCSN Rosa Arzola
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
Very few things can rival
family support when it
comes to the factors that
affect a Sailor’s happiness
RAS Continued
and productivity while at
sea.
For two lucky Sailors on
board Carl Vinson, having
their sibling with them this
underway period has been
one of the greatest rewards.
Operations Specialist
2nd Class Jenna Rainbolt
from Vinson’s Operations
Department OI Division,
and Aviation Machinist’s
Mate 2nd Class (AW/SW)
Richard Rainbolt, attached
to Strike Fighter Squadron
113, are on board together
and will be together for the
next deployment.
“I am so thankful that I have
my older brother with me,”
said Jenna. “I think the fact
that he got attached to this
ship is one of the best things
that could have happened to
me. I have him for support Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Rainbolt and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (AW/SW)
and he gets me through the Richard Rainbolt are on board together and will be together for the next deployment. U.S. Navy photo
difficult days underway.” by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa Arzola.
Jenna and Richard joined the Sea to shadow him one day and I was baby.”
Cadet program when they were impressed by how good at his job he Not only do both of them like to
younger and continued with the is.” have fun and plan to get the most
program until each had graduated Richard is responsible for fixing the out of deployment, they have also
high school. Richard joined the Navy engines of F/A-18 Hornets. Jenna set the same career goal: to become
in 2005 and Jenna followed in 2008. works on the bridge as a watch officers.
“He got orders to Lemoore, Calif., supervisor who decodes messages “Both of us are planning to submit
and I was sent to the Vinson,” said from other ships. our officer package next year,” said
Jenna. “His squadron was attached “My sister is really important to me,” Jenna. “I want to become a Naval
to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) said Richard. “Family comes first and Flight Officer while he wants to
but then they came here.” we get along so well, we have been become a pilot.”
“This is going to be interesting,” through a lot.” Richard and Jenna support each
said Richard. “We have each other Richard has been in the Navy for five other in pursuing their personal and
for moral support and this next years and has already deployed. This career-oriented goals.
deployment should be easier for the is Jenna’s first ship and will be her first “When I have problems I always
both of us.” full deployment. The Rainbolt siblings go to him and vent it out,” said
Both siblings admire and respect each plan to hang out with each other in Jenna. “He is always giving me
other professionally and personally. foreign ports. advice and showing how protective
“My brother has a great, interesting “I’m going to take care of my little he is of me. At the end of each talk,
job,” said Jenna. “I had the opportunity sister,” said Richard. “She is my little I learn a lesson from him.”

5. August 25, 2010
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Story by MCSN Rosa Arzola
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
Since the day he arrived on board Carl Vinson, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class David Rinehart
has proven to everyone in his division that he is a hard worker, earning respect, admiration and trust
from his shipmates up and down the chain of command.
“Petty Officer Rinehart is a phenomenal Sailor,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 J. D. Dickson,
Vinson’s Air Gunner. “His performance rivals even the most seasoned second classes.”
Rinehart is responsible for safely and efficiently moving ordnance, planning and
scheduling maintenance, issuing and receiving equipment to and from the squadrons
and other collateral duties.
“What amazes me is his work ethic,” said Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AW)
Marc Ethington, Weapons Department G-1 Division Leading Chief Petty
Officer. “If he is in port or out to sea he will not leave until he finishes his job
to perfection, even if it means staying an extra three or four hours.”
So why does Rinehart put so much extra effort and time into his job?
“I like working on all the equipment and gear that goes into ordnance,”
said Rinehart. “Everyone I work with is enjoyable. The whole division
contributes in everything, we look out for one another and the chain of
command always has our back.”
The junior Sailors in G-1 Division also enjoy working with him and
agree that he is a shipmate they can count on for help and guidance.
“If you need help with anything you can go to him,” said Aviation
Ordnanceman Airman Justin Enriquez. “Everybody in this division
respects AO3 Rinehart. I look up to him and I can count on his help
outside and in the Navy.”
Although Rinehart feels grateful for the respect and admiration he
has from junior Sailors, he admits he has had a lot of help from his
superiors.
“I have always had the help from AO2 Rosario and AO2 Romero,”
said Rinehart. “They are the ones who I can say I look up to and are there
to help me all the time.”
His superiors understand that Rinehart is an important asset to the team.
“The average Sailor comes to work on time, listens to his superiors, gets
the job done, and goes home,” said Dickson. “But Rinehart contributes
leadership, knowledge, confidence and ability to execute with authority in
this division.”
“When he does a job we know it will get done that day without it being
questioned or done over again,” said Ethington. “I can say that because of
AO3 Rinehart we are one of the best divisions on board.”
According to Rinehart, he learned from his grandmother that nothing
is given for free and you have to work hard for everything. He also
acknowledges that his daughter Katheryne is his motivation for
doing the best he can.
Although Rinehart works hard and has a lot of dedication to his
job, he also enjoys his off-duty time.
“I enjoy doing outdoor activities such as fishing or
lumberjacking and of course I like exploring San Diego,” said
Rinehart.
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa Arzola

6. 6 Carl Vinson Voice
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Xakkary Evans signals the pilot of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on the flight deck. Plane captains
are often the most junior Sailors in the squadron, and they are overall responsible for the proper maintenance, cleanliness and
operability of aircraft. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian White.
from the flight deck,” said Aviation is seeing those jets take off knowing At the end of the day, plane captains
Structural Mechanic Airman James that I am one of the main reasons are rewarded for their many hours of
Halprin. “It’s not only our lives we that jet is flying.” hard work and dedication when they
are responsible for, it’s also the pilots “The great responsibility these see their aircraft launch and recover
and final checkers around us.” junior Sailors shoulder sets them up safely on the flight deck.
When airmen first report to the for success and trains them on all “I actually like seeing the jets take
line shack, they are trainees. There the aspects of the aircraft so when off of the flight deck at sea,” said
are several qualifications they must they return to their respective shop, Halprin. “No matter how many times
earn before they can receive the they will be better maintainers,” said you see it, it never gets old.”
plane captain title. They must also Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class “VFA-81’s plane captains are a
pass an oral board before their chain (AW) Robert Hamblin. great bunch of Sailors who hold a
of command and technical experts Because plane captains are very high standard for themselves on
in their field. The process is so ultimately responsible for the having the best looking aircraft on
strict because planes, pilots, other aircraft they are assigned, they take the flight deck,” said Hamblin. “As
personnel and ultimately the mission great ownership and pride in their demanding as their job may be they
rest on their shoulders. “bird.” They even get their name and stay focused and flexible for what
“The job is a lot of work,” said hometown painted on the side of the the day-to-day evolutions of the
Halprin. “What keeps me motivated aircraft. flight deck might send their way.”