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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: USS Carl Vinson ~ CVN 70 ~ 14 JAN 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 01/13/2014 6:00:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Boat Trip: USS Carl Vinson ~ CVN 70

The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the third United States Navy Nimitz class supercarrier and is named after Carl Vinson, a Congressman from Georgia, in recognition of his contributions to the US Navy. The ship was launched in 1980, undertook her maiden voyage in 1983, and underwent Refueling and Overhaul between 2005 and 2009. Carl Vinson's callsign is "Gold Eagle".

Besides deployments in Operation Desert Strike, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Southern Watch, and Operation Enduring Freedom, the Carl Vinson was involved in a number of notable events. The body of Osama bin Laden was disposed of in 2011 from the deck of the Carl Vinson, and that same year, on November 11, she played host to the first NCAA basketball game on an aircraft carrier, between North Carolina and Michigan State.

USS Carl Vinson was commissioned on March 13, 1982 at Newport News, Virginia, with Captain Richard Martin commanding. Present were the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman, Keynote speaker Senator John Tower, and ship's sponsor Molly Snead. After commissioning, USS Carl Vinson put to sea to conduct flight deck certifications, an evaluation designed to test the ship’s ability to conduct Modern US Navy carrier air operations.

Carl Vinson departed Norfolk on March 1, 1983 with Carrier Air Wing Fifteen (CVW-15) embarked for her maiden deployment, an eight-month around the world cruise to her new homeport of Naval Air Station Alameda, California, arriving on 28 Oct. 1983.

With the closing of Naval Air Station Alameda, the ship was transferred to Bremerton, Washington, arriving at her new homeport on 17 January 1997, where she played host to the last carrier launch and recovery operations for the A-6E Intruder.

On 23 July 2001, again with CVW-11 embarked, Carl Vinson steamed from Bremerton, Washington, bound for the Persian Gulf to support Operation Southern Watch. This changed abruptly on 11 September 2001, as the ship was rounding the tip of India.

In response to the terror attacks on U.S. soil, Vinson changed course and sped toward the North Arabian Sea, where on 7 October 2001, Vinson launched the first airstrikes in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. For 72 days, Vinson, along with Carrier Wing 11, launched over 4,000 combat sorties in the War on Terror, earning the ship the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Vinson earned the Battle E and Navy Unit Commendation during this deployment.

Carrier Strike Group One, abbreviated as CSG-1 or CARSTRKGRU 1, is a U.S. Navy carrier strike group. It is currently assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet. Carrier strike groups are employed in a variety of roles, all of which involve gaining and maintaining sea control as well as projecting power ashore.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the strike group's current flagship, and as of 2012, other units assigned include Carrier Air Wing Seventeen; the guided-missile cruisers USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and USS Lake Champlain (CG-57); and the ships of Destroyer Squadron 1: USS McClusky (FFG-41), USS Rentz (FFG-46), USS Higgins (DDG-76), USS Gridley (DDG-101), and USS Stockdale (DDG-106).

On 12 April 2010 the carrier arrived at her new home port of Naval Station North Island, San Diego California.

On 21 June 2011, it was announced that the Michigan State Spartans would play a regular season men's basketball game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson on Veterans Day. On 11 November 2011, the inaugural Carrier Classic took place at the Naval Air Station North Island on San Diego Bay in Coronado, California.

Learn More About The USS Carl Vinson HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you Kathy! Thanks for the thread


41 posted on 01/13/2014 7:04:21 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: rlmorel
Good evening, rlmorel. We thank you and your Dad for your service to our country.


42 posted on 01/13/2014 7:04:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

0615??? Yikes!! Sleep fast!!


43 posted on 01/13/2014 7:05:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: sasquatch
Toured the Carl Vinson about 12 years back. It was one of the best and proudest days of my life.

I toured the Vinson in 1995, with a Navy Master Chief, in Alameda, CA. It was awesome. This Navy chief, was responsible for all electronic maintenance on the carrier. He pointed out a white dome, and told me they made sure that one worked all the time. It was their satellite TV antenna.

44 posted on 01/13/2014 7:06:04 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Veteran, 70-71a)
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To: rlmorel
most welcome as always...
45 posted on 01/13/2014 7:06:31 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: ConorMacNessa
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.


46 posted on 01/13/2014 7:07:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
and a gracious good evening to the Lady of the House for another fine thread!
47 posted on 01/13/2014 7:10:42 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: AZamericonnie

God’s paintbox is unlimited.


48 posted on 01/13/2014 7:11:59 PM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you have good lessons today? Everyone working hard on getting ready for the recital?

I am off for home!


49 posted on 01/13/2014 7:14:19 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe

Thanks, Galz, for a great road....er........sea trip! :)


50 posted on 01/13/2014 7:14:35 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

We are starting to pull it together.

Now we got to get the venues.


51 posted on 01/13/2014 7:17:52 PM PST by left that other site
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To: AZamericonnie

Purdy!


52 posted on 01/13/2014 7:46:56 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

And, as always, thank you for these uplifting threads. Sometimes, there is just bad news. These are refreshing...thank you!


53 posted on 01/13/2014 7:49:19 PM PST by rlmorel ("A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral." A. Hamilton)
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To: rlmorel

You are most welcome...glad you stopped in.


54 posted on 01/13/2014 8:06:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good work guys. Thanks Kathy

Msgt USAF, retired. 1967-1987.

55 posted on 01/13/2014 8:13:38 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Veteran, 70-71a)
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To: Mark17
Good evening, Mark17...thanks for sharing your experiences.

We thank you for your service to our country.


56 posted on 01/13/2014 8:16:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
We thank you for your service to our country.

Thank you kindly. Actually, it is shortly after noon, Tuesday here.

regards.

57 posted on 01/13/2014 8:22:39 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Veteran, 70-71a)
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To: Mark17

In a country of lots of islands?


58 posted on 01/13/2014 8:32:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site; AZamericonnie

God certainly does have an interesting paintbox.


59 posted on 01/13/2014 8:38:19 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
In a country of lots of islands?

Yes, 7,100 to be exact. The Bourne Legacy was filmed here, and the locals are real proud of that. We are heading downtown, to see Lone Survivor, at one of the 7 malls in the city.

60 posted on 01/13/2014 8:38:35 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Veteran, 70-71a)
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