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USO Canteen FReeper Style....Aviation Ordnancemen Thank You.......July 3,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

Posted on 07/03/2002 4:32:33 AM PDT by Snow Bunny

Aviation Ordnancemen (AOs) are aircraft armament (weapons) specialists. They are in charge of storing, servicing, inspecting, and handling all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Naval and Marine aircraft.

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What Aviation Ordnancemen do...

Inspect, maintain and repair aircraft mechanical and electrical armament/ordnance systems.

Service aircraft guns and accessories.

Stow, assemble, and load aviation ammunition including aerial mines and torpedoes.

Service releasing and launching devices.

Load supplementary munitions.

Assemble, test, and maintain air-launched guided missiles.

Supervise operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and stowage facilities.

Possibly function as air crewmen in various types of aircraft.

When training is completed, aviation ordnancemen may be assigned to Navy ships carrying aircraft, air stations, squadrons deployed to aircraft carriers or other aviation facilities in the U.S. or overseas.


The Arabian Gulf, Aug. 12, 2000 — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alejandro Montalvo of Mocha, Puerto Rico, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Chris Tucker of Ocala, Fla., prepare a 2000 pound, MK-84 JDAM GPS Guided Weapon for loading on an F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and her air wing are operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class J. Scott Campbell. [000812-N-1407C-004] Aug. 12, 2000.


At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis, Mar. 5, 2002 — An Aviation Ordnanceman supervises the "bomb farm" on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). From the "bomb farm," ordnance is moved out onto the flight deck and onto the aircraft. Since World War II, the U.S. Navy's carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the U.S. has responded with one or more carrier task forces. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Alta I. Cutler.


At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis, Mar. 5, 2002 — An Aviation Ordnanceman aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) installs an FMU-139BB "electric tail fuse" on a 500-pound BLU-111 penetrating bomb while working in one of the carrier's weapon magazines. Since World War II, the U.S. Navy's carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the U.S. has responded with one or more carrier task forces. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class James A. Farrally II


Aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Marine Corps ordnance handlers move 500-pound GBU-12 MK 83 laser guided bombs towards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for loading. The Hornet strike fighter is assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314). Marine aviation, flying from Navy carriers and amphibious ships, demonstrates the close integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Word.


Aboard USS Carl Vinson- an Aviation Ordnanceman directs forklift operator while moving bombs in the ships hanger bay.


Steam from the catapult surrounds an aviation ordnanceman as he gives a thumbs up after checking a Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) attached to an F/A-18C Hornet before launching from the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Aug. 22, 1999. The Hornet will be releasing the JDAM at the Okinawa, Japan Range Area in the first fleet squadron drop of the newly developed weapon. JDAM uses a global positioning system aided inertial navigation system to guide its 2,000 or 1,000 pound warhead to the target with a high degree of accuracy.

The Legend of Saint Barbara

"The Patron Saint of Cannoneers and Ordnancemen"

Saint Barbara was born in the year 218 A.D., in Nicomedia, a city of northern Asia Minor. Her father, Dioscorus, was a tyrannical Roman. During his absence from home, the girl embraced the teaching of Origen, the great Christian doctor. Dioscorus on his return ordered a new house built for Barbara, who was very beautiful, where she might entertain her suitors.

To symbolize her faith, the maiden induced the builder to put three windows in her bedroom to typify the Trinity, instead of the two windows her father had ordered.

When Dioscorus discovered the third, most significant window and questioned her, Barbara admitted she had become a Christian. Not only did she insist upon clinging to the new religion, but she rejected the suitor whom her father had selected as her husband. She was tried on her father's indictment, found guilty and sentenced to death. Dioscorus called the prefect, "Give me the sword; she shall die at my own hands."

And so did Barbara die at the hands of her own father. Even as the sword fell, lightening fell upon this cruel father and consumed him as he stood.

Because lightening appeared to revenge the death of Barbara, she became the protectress against lightening and thunder. Ordnancemen, regardless of the flags under which they served through the centuries, have claimed Barbara as their patron saint.



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To: coteblanche
hahahaa....I agree with you.
462 posted on 07/03/2002 7:23:34 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: MistyCA
You're welcome, Misty!
463 posted on 07/03/2002 7:23:51 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: coteblanche
It is so nice to have you with us now! :))) Anytime you want to tell us more about Canada, I would sure like to listen and learn! :)
464 posted on 07/03/2002 7:24:45 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: SAMWolf
ROTFLMAO.....hahahahhaa.....

God Bless the Army! heh heh

466 posted on 07/03/2002 7:25:38 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny; Nightshift
also bump for USMC Aviation Ordnance Men
467 posted on 07/03/2002 7:25:56 PM PDT by tutstar
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To: coteblanche; habs4ever
AH, Can you? Then we can go off in confidence knowing you're here holding the fort down! LOL.
468 posted on 07/03/2002 7:26:29 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Amen, Rummy is a HUNK. heh heh
470 posted on 07/03/2002 7:27:21 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
Got that right! LOL
472 posted on 07/03/2002 7:28:10 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Tonkin just gorgeous........what beautiful flowers. Thank you Tonkin.
473 posted on 07/03/2002 7:28:28 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: 4TheFlag
Did I tell you about the time the slurry tank pressure regulator blew when my husband was on top of the tank? It scared the daylights out of him and he was covered in that red stuff! LOL!
474 posted on 07/03/2002 7:28:59 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: coteblanche
I will posting from the beach, Cotester ;-)

Let the Yanks look after their own holiday, jeesh ;-)
475 posted on 07/03/2002 7:29:15 PM PDT by habs4ever
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Oh how I love when you dress up to play!!
476 posted on 07/03/2002 7:29:25 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: SAMWolf
LOL! Good!
477 posted on 07/03/2002 7:31:20 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: tutstar
Hi, it is so nice to meet you. Yesssss, the USMC Aviation Ordnancemen too.

Thank you so much.


478 posted on 07/03/2002 7:31:57 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: MistyCA; coteblanche
And if is Cote is remiss in telling you, everyone in Canada knows that Canada's hockey team, and secular religion, is the Montreal Canadiens.Cote promises to confirm ;-)
479 posted on 07/03/2002 7:32:02 PM PDT by habs4ever
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To: 4TheFlag
Yes, I am great! Tired of boxes and dust, but fine! :)
480 posted on 07/03/2002 7:32:21 PM PDT by MistyCA
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