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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:03 am    Post subject: John C. Stennis (CVN-74) - OEF, OIF & MSO - 782nd FWFD · Quote On 31August 2007, John C. Stennis arrived Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton for San Diego with Captain Bradley E. Johanson as the CO, arriving at Diego, Calif. on 27 August 2007 to off load Carrier Air Wing CVW-9 deploying from San Diego Saturday, Jan. 20 with Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 3, headed by Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn embarked, while Commander Destroyer Squadron One, headed by Rear Admiral Kevin M. Quinn arrives as escort, ending her fourth Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of her 2ndt Operation Enduring Freedom (13th USN OEF) and 1st Operation Iraqi Freedom (17th USN OIF) Combined, working closely with allies to build regional security and long-term stability with Joint Task Force Horn of Africa; conducting her 1st Maritime Security Operations (MSO) on the US Navy’s 84th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 (16 January 2007 to 31 August 2007), operating with the 5th Fleet and Central Command and approx. the U. S. Navy’s 782nd FWFD. USS Antietam (CG-54) with HSL 43 DET 5 embarked and USS Preble (DDG 88), will deploy from San Diego Saturday, January 20th. USS O'Kane (DDG 77) and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) will deploy from their homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Other ship’s, sub and detachments reported on Stennis web site include USS Key West (SSN-722); USS Rentz (FFG-46); USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and Explosive Ordinance Demolition Mobile Unit 11 DET 9. Stennis’ embarked air wing consists of the F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-6B Prowler, E-2C Hawkeye 2000, C-2A Greyhound and SH-60F/HH-60H Seahawk. Her sixth deployment since her commission on what would be approximately the U. S. Navy's 882nd carrier FWFD. USS John C. Stennis Deploys with Carrier Strike Group 3 Story Number: NNS070116-10 Release Date: 1/16/2007 6:23:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/NAC) Eric J. Rowley Fleet Public Affairs Center Detachment Northwest http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27314 John C. Stennis underway in the Eastern Pacific 16 to 18 January 2007, embarking to onload Carrier Air Wing CVW-9 deploying from San Diego Saturday, Jan. 20 with Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 3, headed by Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn embarked, accompanied with Commander Destroyer Squadron One, headed by Rear Admiral Kevin M. Quinn; departing on the 20th and began steaming west toward the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations; underway in the Pacific from 20 to 23 January 2007. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Arrives in 7th Fleet Story Number: NNS070201-09 Release Date: 2/1/2007 3:33:00 PM By Lt. Nathan Christensen, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility (AOR) Jan. 31, as part of a deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability. While Stennis and the rest of the strike group, led by Rear Adm. Kevin Quinn, is scheduled to transit from 7th Fleet to U.S. Central Command to provide support for coalition forces operating there, JCSSG remains ready to respond to any mission in any theatre of operation. “Our strike group provides an agile, flexible, responsive and robust set of capabilities ranging from humanitarian assistance all the way up through major combat operations,” said Quinn, commander, Carrier Strike Group Three (CCSG 3). “We have spent a year preparing for this deployment and we are ready for whatever tasking comes our way.” Since the beginning of 2006, JCSSG has completed multiple training events, qualifications and inspections, leading up to certification as a combat-ready strike group. “Though we are planning to simply transit through the Pacific en route the Persian Gulf, we are prepared to respond to any emergent tasking in the Pacific Command area of operations,” said Quinn. The ship will remain postured to render aid in the region if needed, in support of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet’s goal of delivering responsive, short-term readiness. JCSSG is comprised of Commander, CSG 3, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Stennis, the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS O’Kane (DDG 77), the fast combat-support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 11, Det. 11. In all, more than 6,000 Sailors are currently assigned to JCSSG. Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet is permanently embarked aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), which is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. The 7th Fleet AOR includes more than 52 million square miles of the Pacific and Indian oceans -- stretching from the international date line to the east coast of Africa, and from the Kuril Islands in the north to the Antarctic in the south. More than half of the world's population lives within the 7th Fleet AOR. In addition, more than 80 percent of that population lives within 500 miles of the oceans, which means this is an inherently maritime region. “We are ready; we are sustainable; we are flexible; and we provide awesome combat capability,” said Quinn. JCSSG is headed west to provide support for U.S. and coalition forces operating in the 5th Fleet and will support Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, be prepared to take part in Horn of Africa operations, and conduct maritime security operations (MSO). Coalition forces conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so that all commercial shipping can operate freely while transiting the region. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27556 John C. Stennis underway in the Western Pacific from 31 January to 3 February 2007. Stennis names Air Traffic Controller of the Year Story Number: NNS070201-18 Release Date: 2/1/2007 8:38:00 PM By MCSN Porter Anderson, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) -- Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Patrick B. Harrison was named USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) Air Traffic Controller of the Year in December. Harrison was nominated by his peers and chosen by Stennis’ leadership for his hard work and excellent performance in the carrier air traffic control center (CATCC). While Harrison received the award as a third class, he is now a frocked petty officer 2nd class. “It’s a great honor to be chosen as Stennis’ Air Traffic Controller of the Year,” said Harrison. “But, the real honor was being nominated by my shipmates.” http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27557 John C. Stennis entered the Guam Operating Area, and will conduct several days of exercises while in the region on 4 February 2007. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Enters the Guam Operating Area Story Number: NNS070203-05 Release Date: 2/3/2007 9:10:00 PM By Lt. Nathan Christensen, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs John C. Stennis, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG) entered the Guam Operating Area (GOA) Feb. 4, and will conduct several days of exercises while in the region. Led by Rear Adm. Kevin Quinn, JCSSG is conducting flight and Integrated Strike Group (ISG) operations in order to hone their skills prior to the strike group’s scheduled arrival in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). While operating off the coast of Guam, JCSSG will maximize training opportunities and focus most on those skill sets and scenarios that prepare the Strike Group for 5th Fleet operations such as maritime security operations (MSO) and flight operations. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27607 John C. Stennis underway from 4 to 6 February in the Guam Operating Area, and will conduct several days of exercises while in the region. USS O’Kane Maneuvers for PHOTOEX Story Number: NNS070207-07 Release Date: 2/7/2007 11:44:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark G. Logico, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs USS O’KANE, At Sea (NNS) -- While conducting flight and integrated strike group (ISG) exercises off the coast of Guam on Feb. 6, Sailors aboard USS O’Kane (DDG 77) performed ship maneuvering evolutions with the rest of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG) as part of a group Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX). USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Antietam (CG 54), USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and O’Kane maneuvered into formation as two helicopters from Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron (HS) 8 “Eightballers” circled above, taking photographs of the strike group. The PHOTOEX was more than just a chance to capture JCSSG through photography. It gave Sailors on board O’Kane a chance to perform precision ship handling in concert with other JCSSG ships. “Precision maneuvering skills are required in many situations at sea,” said Ensign Kimberly Phair, the junior officer of the watch in charge of maneuvering O’Kane through the PHOTOEX. Moving at 15 knots, each vessel was separated by approximately 500 yards, providing O’Kane’s conning officer, Quartermaster 1st Class (SW) Jesse Garcia, the opportunity to practice his ship driving skills. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27664 John C. Stennis underway in the Western Pacific from 6 to 19 February 2007. John C. Stennis underway in the Arabian Sea from 19 to 22 February 2007. John C. Stennis began conducting missions over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 23 February 2007. Multi-service Crew Fights War on Terror From Aboard USS John C. Stennis By Lt. Nathan Christensen, USN Special to American Forces Press Service ABOARD USS JOHN C. STENNIS, March 6, 2007 – Navy, Marine Corps and Army personnel are working side by side aboard the USS John C. Stennis Strike Group supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Stennis Strike Group is afloat in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, which encompasses about 7.5 million square miles and includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and parts of the Indian Ocean. “This is the epitome of a joint operation,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Quinn, commander of Carrier Strike Group 3. “Our primary mission is to conduct air operations in support of joint and coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. Every single mission we conduct is a joint one.” Stennis’ commanding officer, Capt. Bradley Johanson, noted that everyone on board plays an important role in joint operations. “Support for coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan starts here on the deck plates of Stennis, where everyone on board plays a vital role in achieving overall mission success in OEF,” Johanson said. “From those preparing food in the galley to personnel on the flight deck helping launch aircraft to the engineers who provide propulsion for the ship, everyone has important responsibilities. The men and women of Stennis ensure that the ship is able to successfully launch aircraft to execute operations in support of OEF." Navy personnel aboard Stennis, support coalition ground forces in Afghanistan, but Army soldiers and Marines on board the ship that give a traditionally “blue” Navy ship, a more “purple” flavor. “Retired Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn stated that carrier aviation could be considered ‘the world's largest and most complex team sport,’” said Capt. Sterling Gilliam, commander of Carrier Air Wing 9. “That analogy resonates with me because one only has to observe the activities on the flight deck to make the connection.” The “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 embarked on Stennis for the first time in 2006 as part of Carrier Air Wing 9 during the strike group’s operational work-up cycle. They departed San Diego with the strike group on Jan. 20. The squadron consists of 18 Marine Corps pilots who fly the all-weather carrier strike fighter F/A-18C Hornets, capable of ground and air attacks, and 145 Marines that help maintain, repair and service the aircraft. “Ultimately, a Marine squadron operates just like a Navy squadron,” said Marine 1st Lt. Bradley Byers, a pilot with the unit. “We bring a different perspective and help provide close-air support to Marines and soldiers on the ground operating in support of OEF. We have a great respect and understanding for what the Marines and soldiers on the ground deal with. We put a heavy emphasis on doing what it takes to help those on the ground and are here to support them.” Stennis’ purple color also is enhanced by Army soldiers serving on board. Army Maj. Dave Lander and Sgt. 1st Class John Reardon work in Stennis’ carrier intelligence center as liaisons to coordinate operations between the pilots of Marine Carrier Air Wing 9 and the soldiers on the ground in theater. Lander and Reardon translate Army language for Navy pilots and then back again to Army speak for ground forces operating in Afghanistan. “The incorporation of the ground liaison officer team has made a tremendous difference in the effectiveness of (Carrier Air Wing) 9,” Gilliam said. “Their combat expertise, insight and ability to communicate rapidly with the ground elements have allowed our air crews to arrive on station with much better battle-space awareness.” Lander said the team’s mission on Stennis is to support joint OEF operations and make sure the pilots are better prepared to support ground forces. “We’ve got the same mission,” Lander said. “We bring the ground forces together with the Navy air power in the same place to defeat the enemy.” “We are flying missions in support of troops that we have on the ground,” said Lt. Steve Neebe, a pilot with Attack Fighter Squadron 147. “It’s not a personal fight for us most of the time; it’s a guy on the ground who is calling for support, and we’re there to provide that support for them.” The men and women of the Stennis Strike Group have formed a joint team to support coalition forces on the ground as well as help bring security and stability to the region. “Every day we conduct joint operations,” Quinn said. “Navy and Marine Corps air crews fly missions; Army (ground liaison officers) communicate with ground elements; and we are dependent on Air Force tankers to conduct operations over Afghanistan.” The USS John C. Stennis Strike Group began conducting its combat operations over Afghanistan at the beginning of March in support of OEF. Stennis entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations Feb. 19 to provide support for ground forces operating in Afghanistan and also to conduct maritime security operations. These operations help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. They deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. (Navy Lt. Nathan Christensen is the deputy public affairs officer for USS John C. Stennis.) http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=3280 John C. Stennis underway in the Northern Arabian Sea from 23 February to 26 March 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 27 March 2007, conducting massive military exercise in the Persian Gulf from 27 to 28 March 2007. USS John C. Stennis Now Operating in Persian Gulf American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 27, 2007 – The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf today escorted by the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam. While in the gulf, the flagship of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and its air wing, Carrier Air Wing 9, will conduct a dual-carrier exercise with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. “This exercise demonstrates the importance of both strike groups’ ability to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the U.S. long-standing commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in this region,” officials said. Two air wings from the aircraft carriers will conduct air warfare exercises, while the surface components will conduct exercises in three general disciplines: anti-submarine, anti-surface and mine warfare. John C. Stennis left its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., on Jan. 16 for deployment and began operating alongside coalition maritime forces in the region Feb. 19. After arriving, the strike group began conducting maritime security operations and providing direct support to coalition ground forces participating in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. During the 33 days of operations over Afghanistan, Carrier Air Wing 9 provided close-air support and reconnaissance to International Security Assistance Force troops on the ground. Maritime security operations help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material, officials said. (From a USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs news release.) http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32600 John C. Stennis visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 29 March to 1 April 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 2 April 2007, operating until the 3rd, returning to the North Arabian Sea for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Missions from 4 to 8 May 2007. Pilot’s First Mission Aboard Stennis Story Number: NNS070413-15 Release Date: 4/13/2007 2:13:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs At Sea (NNS) -- Lt. Steven Neebe of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) began his first missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in late February. But this isn't where his journey to become a Navy pilot began; it started when he was a child. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=28718 John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 9 May 2007. John C. Stennis visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 10 to 13 May 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 14 May 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Northern Arabian Sea from 15April to 21 May 2007. John C. Stennis transited the Gulf of Oman on 22 May 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Persian Gulf from 22 May to 8 June 2007. John C. Stennis visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 9 to 12 June 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 13 June 2007. John C. Stennis returned to the Northern Arabian Sea on 14 June 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Northern Arabian Sea from 14 to 21 June 2007. John C. Stennis entered the Persian Gulf on 22 June 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Persian Gulf from 22 June to 7 July 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Southern Arabian Sea from 10 to 11 July 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Indian Ocean from 13 to 17 July 2007. John C. Stennis visited Changi Naval Base, Singapore from 18 to 22 July 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the South China Sea from 23 to 26 July 2007. John C. Stennis visited Hong Kong from 27 to 31 July 2007. John C. Stennis entered the South China Sea on 1 August 2007. John C. Stennis operated in the Western Pacific from 2 to 6 August t 2007. John C. Stennis commenced joint exercise "Valiant Shield 2007" on 7 August 2007. John C. Stennis participating in joint exercise "Valiant Shield 2007" in the Guam operating area from 7 to 14 August 2007. John C. Stennis will be joined by other elements of the carrier strike group to begin preparations for Valiant Shield 2007. The major joint exercise will involve Kitty Hawk, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as well as forces from other services. The eight-day exercise conducted off the coast of Guam, tested the military’s ability to rapidly bring together joint forces in response to any regional contingency. It also enabled the United States to contribute to regional security and stability and demonstrated U.S. commitment in the Pacific. Valiant Shield is a training exercise designed to bring multiple branches of the military together in response to global contingencies. The focus is to provide a seamless force which can respond to a broad range of mission scenarios. The 93d Bomb Squadron was tasked with participating in the SINKEX portion of the exercise. "SINKEX is a scenario within Valiant Shield," said Lt. Col. William Floyd, 917th Operations Support Flight director of operations. "Our mission here is to drop laser guided bombs on target ships out in the ocean." “The purpose of the exercise was to train in our ability to work in a strike force and joint environment,” said Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3. “We practiced our ability to carry out all of our mission areas in a very dynamic and robust training environment. It’s been great training.” During the field training exercise, more than 2,900 sorties were flown, with KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-10 Extenders offloading 2.29 million pounds of fuel to airborne aircraft. B-52 Stratofortress, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 and E-3 Sentry aircraft flew defensive counter air, electronic attack, suppression of enemy air defense, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, aerial refueling, air interdiction, and antisurface warfare missions to support synchronized, joint operations in the vicinity of Guam. Navy F/A-18 Hornets, Hawker Hunters and Lear jets, along with F-16s and B-52s flew more than 400 additional sorties as opposing forces during the exercise. Thirteenth Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base was the overall lead agency for planning the joint U.S. exercise and served as the joint force air component command under Joint Task Force-519. The 917 WG B-52s that participated in Valiant Shield left Barksdale AFB, La., carrying four GBU-12s, 500-pound laser-guided bombs. After landing at Guam, the aircraft parked alongside active-duty B-52s from Barksdale, which have been positioned at Andersen since May fulfilling an Air and Space Expeditionary Force commitment. "Because folks from the 20th were already in place here, it cut down on the amount of equipment we would normally have to bring to support our aircraft," said Master Sgt. Wesley Phillips, 917th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent while deployed. "The maintainers here have been great and have really bent over backward to help us." "In an exercise such as Valiant Shield, 13th Air Force, as the JFACC, provides the command and control capability that allows a synchronized air effort with the surface and the sub-surface efforts, as well as space and other capabilities, into one campaign," said Lt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback, the Valiant Shield joint force air component commander. "During Valiant Shield, we were able to validate our capability to work through a tough tactical- and operational-level problem in a joint construct." Given the Herculean task to plan this large-scale event, exercise planners established specific training objectives that broadly defined enhanced joint warfighting integration and synchronization of forces at the tactical level. Building upon the lessons learned from last year and under the direction of the JTF-519 commander, "exercise planners built upon the overall vision to integrate the force jointly to create the seamless operations that allow real-time application of military power when needed," said Col. Tim Saffold, the lead exercise planner and 613th Air and Space Operations Center deputy commander. "Forces, command and control elements, and additional units that didn't participate in last year's exercise created a more robust, energetic training opportunity this year." "The complexity level mixed with the scale of the field-training exercise, along with the command and control, makes Valiant Shield unmatched," General Utterback said. "Our operational tempo this year was higher than last year because we learned lessons and are attempting to apply those lessons and integrate new technologies and command and control capability." "For example, bombers coming out of a continental U.S. base were integrated with aircraft launching from aircraft carriers and more than 60 aircraft based at Andersen AFB, Guam, into one scenario. The integration of global capability has taken us to a new level in this exercise," the general said. Exercise planning had to incorporate long flight times, long transit times for surface vessels, and integrate communications, the space element, and intelligence that provides warfighters the information necessary to create the desired effect on the battlefield. Meanwhile command and control elements under the control of the JFACC coordinated the effort with the joint force maritime component command in San Diego. The importance of exercising joint operations to better prepare the total force to respond when needed to promote regional peace and stability in the Pacific region, whether by assisting during a humanitarian crisis or natural disaster or fighting the war on terrorism, is invaluable. "You train as individual services and individual units within that service to build a core competency, which allows you to come into a joint arena," General Utterback said. "Joint means bringing the capabilities and the competencies of highly-trained, specialized forces together to create a synergistic effect." The training location is ideal for a large-scale exercise like Valiant Shield. There is open airspace and open water, creating hundreds of miles of training area in each direction of the battle space. From a JFACC perspective, the ramp at Andersen AFB can accommodate a large number of aircraft and the support infrastructure there is robust. "At the lowest level, my objective is for our Airmen, Sailors, and Soldiers to take away a confidence in the joint capabilities they bring to the fight, to have a confidence in their tactics, techniques and procedures, and to have a confidence in the fact that we can bring all elements of the fight together right here in 13th Air Force to create the desired effect for the JTF commander," General Utterback said. "What often gets missed in a big exercise like this, is the individual Airman and Sailor who's out there either below deck or in that hot, humid weather at Andersen fixing an engine on a 40-year-old B-52 or working on an F-16 or F-18. Those guys really make all of this come together." This is the second year the United States has conducted Valiant Shield. The first was in June 2006. The series of exercises focus on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces and enable real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to range of mission areas. "It all comes together out here in the Pacific," General Utterback said. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123064554 Valiant Shield 2007 Public Affairs Portal http://www1.apan-info.net/Default.aspx?alias=www1.apan-info.net/vs John C. Stennis underway in the Pacific from 15 to 19 August 2007. John C. Stennis visited Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 20 to 21 August 2007. John C. Stennis departed Pearl Harbor for the return trip to San Diego and the homecoming of CVW-9, and then, will proceed to homeport of Bremerton 22 August 2007. John C. Stennis "Tiger Cruise" in the Pacific from 22 to 26 August 2007. John C. Stennis visited San Diego from 27August 2007. John C. Stennis "Tiger Cruise" in the Eastern Pacific from 28 to 30 August 2007. John C. Stennis returned to Bremerton on 31 August 2007. Bombers deploy to Valiant Shield 2007 by Master Sgt. Greg Steele 917th Wing Public Affairs http://www.917wg.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123064941 JCSSG Completes Exercise Valiant Shield 2007 Story Number: NNS070815-09 Release Date: 8/15/2007 3:55:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Frank E. Neely, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=31193 Exercise Valiant Shield wraps up by Lt. Col. Toni Kemper 13th Air Force Public Affairs http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123064554 John C. Stennis shifted berths from homeport pier at Bremerton to a drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) for a scheduled six-month docking-planned incremental availability (DPIA) on 28 September 2007. USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) - Present http://www.cvn74.navy.mil Commanding Officer Captain Bradley E. Johanson http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/co.html Executive Officer Commander Marcus A. Hitchcock http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/xo.html Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Joseph H. Curtin http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/cmc.html Photo Gallery http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/gallery.html Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3 (CCSG 3) COMCARSTRKGRU THREE http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/sg_leadership.html Commander Rear Admiral Kevin M. Quinn http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/sg_comm.html Chief of Staff Captain Scott A. Berg http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/sg_cos.html Command Master Chief FCCM(SW) Jonathan L. Walker http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/sg_cmc.html COMDESRON TWO ONE (CDS 21) Commander Destroyer Squadron Two One DESRON TWO ONE http://www.cds21.navy.mil http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?t=877 Photos http://www.cds21.navy.mil/pictures.htm History http://www.cds21.navy.mil/history.htm Commodore Captain Michael J. Salvato http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/desron_comm.html Chief Staff Officer Lieutenant Commander Chris Cegielski, former Commander Keith G. Moore http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/desron_cos.html Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW) Michael A. Smith http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/desron_cmc.html DESRON TWO ONE SHIP'S USS O'Kane (DDG-77) http://www.o-kane.navy.mil USS Preble (DDG-88) http://www.preble.navy.mil with HSL 45 DET 1 "THE WOLFPACK" embarked http://www.hsl45.navy.mil USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) http://www.hamilton.navy.mil OTHER TASK FORCE SHIPS/SUBS/HELO'S USS Antietam (CG-54) http://www.cg54.navy.mil with HSL 43 DET 5 "BATTLE CATS" embarked http://www.hsl43.navy.mil USS Key West (SSN-722) http://www.csp.navy.mil/css3/722.htm USS Rentz (FFG-46) http://www.rentz.navy.mil USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) http://www.msc.navy.mil Explosive Ordinance Demolition Mobile Unit 11 DET 9 http://www.msc.navy.mil COMCARAIRWING NINE (CVW-9) http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/cvw09/index.html Commander Captain Sterling G. Gilliam Jr. http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/caw_comm.html Deputy Commander Captain Chris Murray http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/caw_dep_comm.html Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Darin R. Hand http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/caw_cmc.html STRKFITRON 154 (VFA-154) "The Black Knights" F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE FIVE FOUR http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/vfa-154 VFA-154 History In September of 2003 the Black Knights left Atsugi for the last time and ended their proud 13 years in Japan and 20 years in the Tomcat. A month later, VF-154 was redesignated VFA-154 at their new home at NAS Lemoore, California, and began transitioning to the Navy's newest strike fighter, the F/A-18F Super Hornet. They completed their first Super Hornet cruise in the summer of 2005 aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). The Black Knights have a very proud tradition of being the best in the air and on the ground. Regardless of platform or home base, one thing has never changed: Black Knights Rule. http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/vfa-154/squadron_history.html STRKFITRON 146 (VFA-146) "The Blue Diamonds" F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE FOUR SIX http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/vfa-146/secure.html STRKFITRON 147 (VFA-147 ) "The Argonauts" F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE FOR SEVEN http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/vfa-147 Marines Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA-323) "Death Rattlers" F/A-18D Hornet Marine Strike Fighter Squadron THREE TWO THREE http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag11/vmfa323/default.asp http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usmc/vmfa-323.htm Operation Evening Light and Operation Eagle Claw http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?t=85 The Marine Corps has recognized the Death Rattlers as the outstanding Marine fighter squadron by presenting VMFA-323 the coveted Hanson Award in 1975, 1976, 1980, and 1986. The tactical call sign "Snake" has become synonymous with professionalism, sound tactics, and aggressive maintenance Marines. Death Rattler ground crews have consistently provided the pilots with superbly maintained aircraft. VMFA-323 continues to eagerly and realistically prepare to meet any challenges the future may present. Always striving to add to our proud heritage and untarnished reputation we will forever live by our motto: http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/mag11/vmfa323/history.asp VAQRON 138 (VAQ-138) "Yellowjackets" EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron ONE THREE EIGHT http://www.naswi.navy.mil/vaq-138 SEACONRON 31 (VS-31) "The Top Cats" S-3B Viking Sea Control Squadron THREE ONE http://www.vs31.navy.mil VS-31 History In March of 1990, VS-31 became the first squadron to deploy with the S-3B during Operation “DESERT SHIELD”. September of 1991 the Topcats deployed to the Arabian Gulf and became the first operational squadron to employ the S-3B’s Harpoon missile capability by launching a warshot missile against a target hulk in the North Arabian Sea. The deployment concluded with the joint NATO exercise “TEAMWORK 92” during the month of March, 1992. The exercise was conducted throughout the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea during the winter storm season. The Topcats’ most impressive operational achievement, however, occurred during the “Around the World” deployment aboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) on her 1st Med/Suez Canal/1st IO/1st & 2nd Red Sea & Gulf of Aden deployment (26 Feb to 26 Aug 1998). They completed a record-breaking 1459 consecutive sorties without missing a launch, even through 4 1/2 months of summertime heat in the Arabian Gulf. That is the highest number of consecutive sorties completed for any S-3 squadron since the aircraft entered the Fleet over 25 years ago, and shows the dedication and professionalism displayed every day by each member of the VS-31 team. During 1999, VS-31 operated every where from NAS Fallon to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Several new weapons and sensor upgrades were operationally tested by the squadron. The Topcats evaluated the proposed EO/IR improvement for the Viking community. VS-31 also was the first squadron to control the live firing of a Standoff Land Attack Missle (SLAM) thru the AWW-13 Data Link Pod and Maverick Missile Control System. http://www.pbase.com/keith1959/image/38639921&gcmd=add_comment CARAEWRON 112 (VAW-112) "The Golden Hawks" E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE TWO http://www.nbvc.navy.mil/vaw112 HELANTISUBRON 8 (HS-8) "The EightBallers" SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron EIGHT http://www.hs8.navy.mil FLELOGSUPPRON 30 (VRC-30) "The Providers" C-2A Greyhound Fleet Logistics Support Squadron THREE ZERO http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/vrc30 As of 1 November 2004: John C. Stennis Strike group is comprised of Carrier Air Wing 14; Carrier Group 7 and Destroyer Squadron 21 consisting of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57); guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83); missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54); replenishment ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) and attack submarine USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716). HMCS Calgary (JTFEX) was assigned in 2004. CCG-7 controls the entire battle group's activity through the CVW and DESRON 21. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), San Diego, Calif. Official – 365 http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/layer2/index2.html USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn74 USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Story Archive – 366 http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=84 USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/74.htm USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) http://www.cnaf.navy.mil Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=117 Commander 7th Fleet http://www.c7f.navy.mil Seventh Fleet – News – 2003 http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news.html Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=37 Focus on Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.navy.mil/local/c7f Focus on Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet http://www.news.navy.mil/local/ctf76 US 7th Fleet (USN 7.Fleet) http://www.battle-fleet.com/pw/his/7_Fleet_USN_7th.htm COMFIFTHFLT History and News http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?p=693#693 Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html References: 1, 72, 76, 84A, 347, 365, 681G, 677 & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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