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Celebrating heritage

Capt. Roderick L. Clayton delivers his guest speaker’s address during the Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee’s Black History Month celebration aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Saturday. The celebration featured poetry and essay readings, songs, dance and cake.

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The Shuttle is published and printed daily underway and weekly in port by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Media Department, FPO AE 09543-2810. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Please direct all story ideas, questions and comments to MC3 Peter Melkus at melkusp@cvn65.navy.mil.

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“Stomp the Bay” with MCHC!The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is scheduled to host Enterprise’s first ever “Stomp the Bay” step-off competition as part of its month-long Black History Month celebration. The competition will be held Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2030 in the hangar bay. Participants will be able to compete for cash prizes while having fun with friends. Participants can sign up for “Stomp the Bay” at the MWR ticket window.1st place: $250, 2nd place: $150 - 3rd place: $100

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Mail noteFree Mail is limited to all letter class mail 13 ounces or less (letters, postcards, etc.) to include sound or video recordings (homemade DVD’s CD’s) that are of personal correspondence sent to any place within the United States, or any Military Postal Office (APO/FPO). The word “FREE” must be handwritten in the upper right hand corner and the article must bear a complete military return address placed in the upper left hand corner with the senders name and rank. Free mail may not be registered, certified, or insured. *Reminder: You MUST provide a return address on all mail that is sent off the ship so it can be delivered back to you if it must get sent back for any reason.

Medical noteCPR qualification will be available for personnel who do not have a departmental instructor starting Tuesday, Feb. 22. The classes will be held from 1400-1500 every Tuesday and Thursday in medical. Sign up will be at the front desk of medical and the class is first come, first serve. All participants are required to watch the CPR video on channel 22 prior to signing up. Point of contact is HM1 Mathews in medical at J-7777.

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Enterprise NewsEnterprise earns ‘Gold Anchor’USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) and Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CCSG 12) have earned the fiscal year 2010 Retention Excellence Award announced Feb. 18. Enterprise, along with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), were the four aircraft carriers under Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic to receive the award. Award-winning commands must pass the annual Career Information Program Review with a score of 85 points or higher, meet or exceed reenlistment rates of 55 percent for Zone A Sailors (Sailors with zero-to-six years in service), 60 percent for Zone B (six-to-10 years in service) and 71 percent for Zone C (10-to-14 years in service), in addition to achieving a Zone A attrition rate of 5.5

want to be a part of,” said Fleming. “Sailors who reenlist here do it not only because they enjoy the Navy, but because they are proud to be a part of this ship’s history. We have won this award three years in a row now, and we are on track to do it again.” In addition to the air wing itself, three CVW-1 squadrons, the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 and the “Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, each individually received the Retention Excellence Award as well. “Winning the Retention Excellence Award means we’re doing something right,” said Command Master Chief (AW/SW) John T. Lery, CVW-1’s senior Sailor. “Leaders and career counselors are proactively ensuring the personal and professional growth of our Sailors, and this award is the proof.”

percent or lower for fiscal year 2010. “Your successes represent your command’s commitment to the growth and development of your Sailors and will serve as the foundation of fleet readiness - congratulations and well done,” said Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, in the announcement message. Enterprise will once again be authorized to fly the Retention Excellence Award pennant, a gold banner emblazoned with a blue fouled anchor, in addition to authorization for re-painting the carrier’s anchors gold. “Developing Sailors’ careers and improving retention rates are extremely important to the

Navy, and we couldn’t be more proud to receive and award that illustrates Enterprise’s commitment and success in this program,” said Enterprise Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Keith G. Oxley. “This award is for all of our mentors and career counselors who dedicate their time and efforts toward educating our Sailors and advising them to make smart career choices.” Chief Navy Career Counselor (SW/AW) Ramous Fleming, Enterprise’s command career counselor, said that the carrier’s third-straight Retention Excellence Award was due to a combined team effort from Enterprise leadership. “The name ‘Enterprise’ is associated with a proud legacy that Sailors

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“Sailors who reenlist here do it not only because they enjoy the Navy, but because they are proud to be a part of this ship’s history. We have won this award three years in a row now, and we are on track to do it again.”

-NCC (SW/AW) Ramous Fleming, Enterprise command career counselor

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World NewsBahrain orders military off capital streets MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) -- Bahrain on Saturday ordered its military off the square in the capital that was the heart of an uprising against the Gulf nation’s rulers, a key demand by the opposition for starting a dialogue in the political crisis. Although it was not clear how protest leaders would respond to the move, some jubilant Bahrainis honked car horns, waved flags and flashed victory signs as the armored vehicles began moving away from Pearl Square. An Associated Press photographer saw a contingent of riot police fire tear gas at people celebrating the army withdrawal from the square and detain at least 10 people. It was not immediately clear if the tanks and other armored vehicles were headed back to military bases, or just pulling back from the square. According to a government statement, the withdrawal order came from Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, deputy supreme commander of the armed

Shiites as a further foothold in the region. The cries against the king and his inner circle - at a main Shiite mosque and at burials for those killed when security forces attacked a protest camp in Pearl Square - reflect a sharp escalation of the political uprising, which began with calls to weaken the Sunni monarchy’s power and address claims of discrimination against the Shiite majority. The mood, however, has turned toward defiance of the entire ruling system after the crackdown, which put the nation under emergency-style footing with military forces in key areas and checkpoints on main roads.

forces and the member of the royal family who has been designated to open a dialogue with protest leaders. The statement said he had ordered “the withdrawal of all military from the streets of Bahrain with immediate effect.” “The Bahrain police force will continue to oversee law and order,” the statement said. Thousands of marchers came under fire Friday as they tried to head toward the square. More than 50 were injured in the second consecutive day of clashes. Protesters took over Pearl Square earlier in the week, but they were driven out in a deadly assault Thursday. Protesters had said they were determined to take back the square on Saturday. U.S. President Barack Obama discussed the situation with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, asking him to hold those responsible for the violence accountable. He said in a statement that Bahrain must respect the “universal rights” of its people and embrace “meaningful reform.” Protesters who tried

to march to the square Friday described a chaotic scene of tear gas clouds, bullets coming from many directions and people slipping in pools of blood as they sought cover. Some claimed the gunfire came from either helicopters or sniper nests. The clash came hours after funeral mourners and worshippers at Friday prayers called for the toppling of the Western-allied monarchy in the tiny island nation that is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, the centerpiece of the Pentagon’s efforts to confront Iranian military influence. Some members of Bahrain’s Sunni ruling system worry that Shiite powerhouse Iran could use Bahrain’s majority

Bahraini protesters face off against army tanks near the Pearl roundabout Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in Manama, Bahrain. Many protesters began to pray and shouted “peaceful, peaceful”. Soldiers fired tear gas and shot heavy weapons into the air as thousands of protest marchers defied a government ban and streamed toward the landmark square that had been the symbolic center of the uprising against the Gulf nation’s leaders.

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SportsHouse votes to let Pentagon sponsor NASCAR races

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has voted to let the Pentagon continue using taxpayer dollars to sponsor NASCAR race teams. By a 281-148 vote, lawmakers rejected an effort by Minnesota Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum that would have ended the practice. McCollum aides said the Army is spending $7 million on a sponsorship this year, and the Air Force and National Guard are spending additional money. McCollum said the military spends the funds to place decals on race cars and for a few driver appearances. The armed forces hope the sponsorships will help them attract recruits. The Navy and Marine Corps dropped their NASCAR sponsorships in recent years, saying they didn’t know whether they worked. Most Democrats backed McCollum’s effort, while Republicans voted overwhelmingly against it.

In a sport known for its family ties, Earnhardt ditched the racing company that was founded by his father and run by his stepmother in order to join rival Hendrick Motor Sports the following year. The move initially seemed promising but he has earned just one win in 108 starts with the power-house team. “I used to feel I belonged in victory lane, so it’s trying to get back to victory lane to see if that guy comes back, which I’m sure he will,” he said. He said he wants racing fans to move on from that tragic day in 2001 when his father died, although he admits it has taken a toll on him; on and off the track. “If you look at the videos from 1998-99 and if you look at the videos from after that, I’m not the same person,” he said. Earnhardt earned the top starting spot -– the pole position -- for Sunday’s Daytona 500, but lost it after a wreck during a practice run this week. The crash was an eerie reminder of his family’s history on that Florida track. NASCAR fans will remember the legacy of Dale Sr. this weekend. His son is still hoping to create his own.

The drivers of NASCAR’s Nextel Cup series will start their engines Sunday at the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 and five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson is on a quest for an unprecedented sixth-consecutive series title. But the weekend will also be marked by somber tributes. Sunday’s race in Daytona Beach, Fla., will be the 10-year anniversary of Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s death on that same track. His crash on the final turn of the final lap brought the racing world to a screeching halt and changed NASCAR forever. The death of Earnhardt, a stock-car legend, brought sweeping safety changes to the dangerous sport. Tracks now have softer crash-walls, cars have better

seat-belt systems and roll-cages and NASCAR drivers are now required to wear a head-and-neck safety device. Earnhardt refused to wear one and many experts believe it would have saved his life. Earnhardt’s son, Dale Jr., followed his dad into the racing business. He said this week that he wants to move on from that tragic day 10 years ago. “I’m sure 110 damn percent my dad would not want me discussing this 10 years later,” Earnhardt said. “He would be like, “Look, quit. You’ve done it. You did it.’” Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s career started off on the right track. In 2004, he reached Victory Lane six times and won the Daytona 500, a feat that took his dad 23 years to accomplish. But he soon hit a few bumps in the road, winning just two races in two years. And then he made an announcement that shocked the racing industry. “After a year of intense negotiations and intense efforts by DEI and DR Motor Sports, we’ve decided it is time to move on and seek other opportunities,” he said May 10, 2007.

By Andrew TaylorThe Associated Press

10 Years Later: How Dale Earnhardt’s Death at Daytona 500 Changed NASCAR

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