1. Approximately 1,400 sailors from Carrier Air Wing 17 checked aboard the USS Carl Vinson to work alongside Vinson sailors from the mess decks to the flight deck. 2. The arrival of the air wing sailors means the Vinson's flight deck and galley crews will gain hands-on experience conducting flight operations and feeding more sailors. 3. Both Vinson and air wing sailors recognize they must work as a team to complete their missions, and Vinson sailors with previous air wing experience help the groups integrate their different backgrounds.

1. VOL 1 / NO 36 August 15, 2010
CVW-17 Checks On
Board Carl Vinson
Story by MCSN Zachary Bell
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
While walking through the passage ways, you may have
noticed several new faces on board Carl Vinson. Approximately
1,400 Sailors from Carrier Air wing 17 have checked on board
and will be working side-by-side Vinson Sailors from the mess
decks to the flight deck.
“We are all one team and the air wing is part of our team.
This aircraft carrier is nothing without an air wing,” said
Master Chief Avionics Technician (AW) Susan Kinstler,
Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD)
Leading Chief Petty Officer.
Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) will be conducting aircraft
launch and recovery missions this underway period, giving
Vinson’s Air Department hands-on experience.
“I’m excited and glad that the air wing is here, we have been
waiting for this for a long time,” said Chief (Select) Aviation
Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW) Shaven Savoy, Flight
Deck Leading Petty Officer. “My Sailors and I are ready to
show the level of talent that Air Department has and the air
wing is an essential part in doing that.”
An aircraft carrier’s mission is to launch and recover
aircraft.
“Without the air wing we’re just a flat-top airport, sitting
out in the middle of the water,” said Savoy. “The air wing
plays a key role on the Carl Vinson team in accomplishing
our mission.”
The flight deck is not the only place that Vinson and air
wing Sailors are working together. Several air wing Sailors are
working as food service attendants in Vinson’s galleys.
“Our work in the galley becomes a lot easier because of the
talent that the air wing brings on board,” said Chief Warrant
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AIRWING, from page 1
Officer Amorsolo Fernando, Food
Service Officer.
With the arrival of the air wing, Sailors
in the galley have been faced with the
challenge of feeding 1,400 additional
Sailors.
“Supply is going to be challenged
because we have a lot more Sailors that
we need to feed,” said Fernando. “We are
preparing for this by having the forward
galley open nine hours straight from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m.”
One Sailor who knows the experience of
being in the air wing first hand is Vinson’s
own Senior Chief Culinary Specialist
(SW) Andre Harris, who was with
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11
in 1988 as a seaman recruit.
“This experience is especially great for
me because it’s personal,” said Harris. “I
was once in an air wing and was going to
a ship. Now I’m ship’s company and the
air wing is coming to me.”
Harris understands the importance of
Sailors working together.
“You learn to work as a team coming
from two different backgrounds. In the
end, we’re all on the same team working
toward the same goals,” said Harris.
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class D.A.
Johnson is an air wing Sailor who handles
pay and service records for members of
the air wing.
“I enjoy getting underway,” Johnson
said. “Carl Vinson sailors have been
very welcoming and helpful and we look
forward to completing our goals and
missions as one team.”
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Story and Photo by MCSN Rosa Arzola
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
One Carrier Airwing 17 Sailor has already made himself stand out with a
work ethic and attitude that has his peers and supervisors taking notice.
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Benjamin Mayo, attached to Strike
Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25), has been recognized as a model Sailor
despite having only been in the squadron for about two months.
The 21-year-old Eagle River, Wis. native has been in the
Navy for three years and loves it so far. Mayo works on the
F/A-18 Hornets, including the hull and the hydraulics
system.
“I love what I do and I enjoy working with the people
in my shop,” said Mayo. “I enjoy my job and that’s what
makes me happy.”
Mayo’s supervisor, Aviation Structural Mechanic
1st Class (AW) Mark Meckley, VFA-25’s Airframes
Work Center Leading Petty Officer, said that he
deserves to be recognized for his great attitude
and superb work.
“I can trust Mayo to finish any job I assign
him to do,” said Meckley. “He can work on
hydraulics or the structure of the jets without
my supervision and I know that his main
focus will be to succeed.”
Although he doesn’t hold the rate of a petty
officer, he aspires to get there and consistently
shows he has what it takes to succeed in the most
challenging environments.
“Mayo, along with other shipmates, is responsible for
maintaining the structure and hydraulics of nine jets,” said
Meckley. “He can finish whatever the task might be faster and
better than some petty officers I have met in the Navy.”
Although Mayo is humble he recognizes what can make you a
standout from other Sailors.
“I transferred from Marine Corps Station Miramar which showed
me to be respectful toward my superiors,” said Mayo. “I try to respect
and get along with everyone.”
“I was impressed by Mayo’s military bearing when he checked in
with the squadron,” said Meckley. “He respects everyone up and
down the chain of command. He talks to a third class with the same
respect as he would talk to a Master Chief. It’s really hard to find a
worker like him nowadays.”
Although Mayo works hard he also knows how to have a good
time.
“In my free time I like to go scuba diving and relax,” said Mayo “I
also enjoy going to Pacific Beach, to just walk around to enjoy the
weather and spend time with my friends.”

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Vinson Sailors Recieve Smallpox Vaccine
Story by MC3 Heather Roe
USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
Carl Vinso conducted a smallpox
arl Vinson
vaccination shot exercise August 11
in hangar bay 2 to immunize Sailors
for the upcoming deployment.
There are certain possible side
affects that Sailors should be
aware of regarding the smallpox
immunization.
Vinson’s Medical Department
is taking the necessary safety
precautions so Sailors vaccinated
don’t have a negative reaction to the
smallpox immunization.
“We are worried about the
smallpox vaccination because of
cross contamination,” said Lt. Cmdr.
Angelo Lucero, ship’s nurse. ”The
vaccine is a live virus and although
it’s in a small amount, it can spread
onto other parts of the body.”
With any vaccination, there are
risks and safety measures that need
to be taken seriously. The smallpox
vaccine contains a live vaccinia virus
to protect an individual from the
virus. Vaccinia is another “pox”-
type virus, similar to smallpox which
creates an immunization from the
virus five-to-10 days after receiving
it.
“Right after the vaccination
is administered, it can be very
infectious and spreads very easily,”
said Lucero. “In a population like
this, it’s a possibility to have adverse
reactions, but as long as Sailors take
the right precautions, they will be Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Rashan Robinson prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination in the
ship’s hangar bay. Carl Vinson conducted a smallpox vaccination shot exercise August 11 in hangar bay 2 to
fine.” immunize Sailors for the upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
After Sailors receive the shot, Adrian White.
medical personnel will apply a
breathable bandage that allows the That’s the only way we can prevent is to protect military members from
injection site to heal and not spread. cross-contamination.” countries who seek to use viruses as
Everyone vaccinated is urged not to Over the course of two-to-four biological warfare. After receiving
change the dressings themselves, but weeks the vaccination site will heal. the vaccination, the body will build
to allow medical to change them to During this time, don’t share any natural defenses against the virus.
help reduce the risk of spreading the clothing, bunks or towels. Be sure This will ensure protection for
virus. to keep the infected area dry and servicemembers who may come into
“In such tight quarters, we clean. Although exercising is still contact with dangerous viruses.
don’t want Sailors to contaminate permitted, always wear a shirt with “There are a lot of countries who
themselves or other shipmates,” sleeves that cover the vaccination seek to make viruses as weapons,”
said Lucero. “Think about your area. said Lucero. “Prevention is the key
shipmates and wash your hands. The purpose for the vaccination to being prepared.”