Posted on 04/01/2006 3:27:33 PM PST by SandRat
USS ENTERPRISE (NNS) -- USS Enterprise's (CVN 65) Junior Sailor Association (JSA), Enterprise First Class Association and Morale, Welfare and Recreation took the opportunity to conduct alcohol awareness training for the crew before pulling into port March 31.
This was no ordinary lecture about drinking, though. Enterprise conducted an activity-filled day in Hangar Bay Two as part of the Right Spirit campaign, allowing Sailors a chance to learn, train and have fun.
“Right Spirit is a program that we put together to show all Sailors how to make good decisions,” said Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler (AW/SW) 2nd Class Harrison Moorer, JSA Master-at-Arms. “Right Spirit is also about getting people qualified.”
To encourage Sailors to think about the consequences of alcohol abuse and drunk driving, the JSA put on a skit. The performance told the story of Sailors who became involved in drinking and driving, with tragic results. One of the Sailors dies, and one suffers severe disciplinary consequences.
“We showed what can happen with death,” said Moorer. “We showed how Captain’s Mast can happen.”
Other events included warfare qualification training, damage control training, PT (physical training), a Color Guard demonstration, a Madden tournament and a basketball shoot-out. Machinist's Mate Fireman James Coleman’s favorite part of the day was the warfare qualification training.
“I thought it was very informative, especially the ESWS (enlisted surface warfare specialist) training,” he said. “I learned a bunch of stuff about Operations Department, and I met a bunch of new people. It’s nice to have something to do in port besides drink.”
Overall, the day was a success.
“I think it was very successful,” said Moorer. “A lot of people were satisfied because they got another step towards being qualified.”
Sailors also got to learn about the Right Spirit campaign and responsible drinking.
“There’s a lot of things we’ve learned as Sailors from our past cruises that could be put out to avoid some of the situations we’ve had, like drinking incidents,” said Moorer. “We’ve lost many a Sailor from drinking and driving or making a wrong decision.”
There are a lot of alternatives to irresponsible drinking that Sailors can explore. Moorer hopes Sailors will remember what they learned at yesterday’s events.
“Every Sailor, all ranks, should take heed of what was being put out today,” he said. “Because with the right spirit, we can make this cruise a success.”
For related news, visit the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn65/.
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