News from the "Big Stick"

E-Mail | Nov 25, 2001 | CAPT Rich O'Hanlon, USN

[oldsalt]

I received this via E-mail tonight and thought my fellow Freepers might find it interesting and informative.

I hope it posts OK because I'm computer challenged and have never posted before, have only sent replies to others.

[halley]

Great Post! Does the ship have an email address to send along a thank you?

[xp38]

They deserve 100% support from the people they serve.

[Enlightiator]

Great read, oldsalt, thanks for sharing the news update from the TR!

[oldsalt]

Great Post! Does the ship have an email address to send along a thank you?

I don't have the ships' address.This was forwarded to me by an old shipmate who received it from the TR. I'll try and contact him to get the address.....maybe some Freeper out there knows it?

[Miss Marple]

Thank you so much for posting this! I am going to flag some more people to take a look!

I like the "best of the weel's bombing" thing on his show! LOL!

Thanks again...and your post came out just great!

[SAMWolf]

Contacting Sailors Aboard TR

E-Mail

Every TR crewmember has the capability to receive personal E-mail. However, not all crewmembers have signed-up for their accounts yet. Until you receive confirmation from your Sailors, we ask that you continue to use the methods listed below to stay in touch with them.

Phone number for the ship

TR Quarterdeck: (757) 444-8651

US Mail

Send your letters and packages (especially care packages) using the following address:

Rate/Rank Full Name of Crewmember
Department/Division
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
FPO AE 09599-2871
Sailor Phone

The Sailor Phone is a commercial satellite telephone system installed onboard TR for the morale and welfare of the crew. The system can only be used to call out, but is usable worldwide. To utilize Sailor Phone, the service member purchases an AT&T Global Prepaid Card from the Ship's Store at a cost of $20 for 20 minutes, and uses this card from one of the 30 special phones installed throughout the ship. The phone system is part of a commercial satellite system and has proven to be very reliable thus far.

[Miss Marple]

Here is a neat letter from the captain of "The Big Stick!"

[Miss Marple]

I thought you would enjoy this!

[SAMWolf]

There is something tangible we can all do - make sure that the young men and women on board know how much we all support them. One way of doing that is by corresponding with them. I have gotten an address from the Captain where people can write to "Any Sailor" (see below) and then those letters will be distributed to individuals on board. They are also setting up an e-mail address for the same purpose - so that everyone on board will get mail from home with messages of support and encouragement. This way, the sailors will know we are behind them, and people here at home can begin a correspondence with "their" sailor.

The e-mail address is:

PAO@roosevelt.navy.mil

The subject line should read "To Any Sailor"

Please pass this e-mail around to as many people as possible.

I thank you and those on board thank you.

[F16Fighter]

To: Capt. O'Hanlon and the crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

In the immortal words of general George S. Patton --You magnificent sons of bitches!! :-)

Your Captain has filled us in on the daily rituals, goings on and the tremendous job you've been doing and continue to do for our God, our country and our families.

Your brothers and sisters in the United States of America truly appreciate the sacrifices you all have made in fullfilling the legacies of Washington, Adams, Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt -- that which is liberty.

May God bless you all and keep up the good work...

[deport]

Captain
Richard J. O’Hanlon, USN
Commanding Officer
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT  

Capt. O’Hanlon became the eighth commanding officer of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on March 22, 2001.

A native of New York City, he is a 1976 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1977.

Seagoing assignments include service in Attack Squadron Four Six onboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) flying the A-7E Corsair II and Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Two onboard USS Coral Sea (CV 43) flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Capt. O’Hanlon also served as the Staff Strike Operations Officer with Carrier Group Three aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). He commanded Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven onboard USS John F. Kennedy with a follow-on assignment as USS Carl Vinson’s Executive Officer. Capt. O’Hanlon also commanded the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE 1) homeported at Bremerton, Washington. Under his leadership the ship completed a deployment to the Arabian Gulf and won the Battle Efficiency Award as well as the CNO Safety and Golden Anchor Awards.

Capt. O’Hanlon served ashore at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland conducting developmental and engineering test projects on the A-7 and the FA-18. He was also assigned as the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Legislative Affairs, Washington, D.C. Prior to reporting to USS Theodore Roosevelt, Capt. O’Hanlon served as Chief of Staff to Commander, Naval Air Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (Class 81) and completed the rigorous nuclear power training program in 1995.

Capt. O’Hanlon has flown over 3,800 flight hours in 30 different military aircraft and has logged over 750 carrier-arrested landings. He is the recipient of two Legions of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals as well as numerous unit commendations and awards.

 

[Miss Marple]

A native of New York City, no less. Thanks for the info, deport!

[A Navy Vet]

Thanks for the update and the memories, Skipper. I remember the importance of those two beers. Most people have absolutely NO idea of the incredible amount of work to be done on a US Navy ship, especially aviation navy. Regular sailors may not be as tough in ground combat as Marines and Army, but I guarantee you they are the hardest working when underway. Around the clock air operations is an awesome sight! Fair seas to you, shipmates.

Rodger Hunter
Aviation Boatswains Mate
U.S. Navy '75 - '86

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Miss Marple, I REALLY appreciate this more then I can say. Thank you so much.

I see my friend SAMWolf has posted the addy information for the TR this is fantastic.

Thank you again soooooo much.

[Snow Bunny]

I cannot thank you enough for posting the information for the TR. I am going to post it at the Canteen too. Thank you dear friend. I have been waiting so long to have something like this at the Canteen so FReepers can send letters etc.

Thank you my friend.(( hug ))

[World'sGoneInsane]

Thank you both for the ping and the post! I am bumping this for letters and emails for those who proudly serve us and for prayers for them and their families. They all deserve and need our support each day, but especially through the holiday season.

[stlnative]

Bump - Thank you for sharing!

[quietolong]

USN AO Bump

[pt17]

Many thanks! God bless America and these fine men and women who are serving it. We'll let em know!