Reenlistments, an Ice Cream Social and a Pizza Party

CARR Families and Friends,

Fair winds and following seas to BM3 Raul Herrera and HT2 Tony Oliveri who departed CARR following successful completion of their tours in CARR. We also bid farewell to EN1 Jason Woller who had cross decked to us from ANZIO (CG 68); his temporary assignment to us was a great help to Auxiliary Division.

Welcome aboard to our newest shipmates, EN2 Hezekiah Crandall and ENFR Quincy Bullock.

This week we submitted our request for permission to conduct a Tiger Cruise from Mayport back to Norfolk. Some of the crew have already asked if we will have a steel beach picnic – I had to remind some that it will be late fall and cold. That time of year, it is also typical to encounter rough seas, especially near Cape Hatteras. More info to follow once we get approval.

Day 66 – Sunday, August 5th
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We battled through some rough seas from Tropical Storm Ernesto. Although the seas were rough, they were by no means the worst we have seen – they did add a level of complexity to this afternoon’s Captain’s Cup.

Today’s Captain’s Cup event was a chipping contest. One participant from each division had 10 chances to chip a golf ball into two nets (small 3 point net or a larger 1 point net). LS1 Daniel Shelton won the event for S1 Division, earning 5 points. Following a tiebreaker round, the LEDET took second place and GSE3 George Clements earned third place for EM Division. Following the LEDET’s second consecutive second place finish, they have taken over the lead in the overall standings. Losing to the Coast Guard – unbelievable.step it up next week CARR!

After nine Captain’s Cup events, the standings are as follows:
1st Place: LEDET
2nd Place: CE Division, OI Division, OT Division

Day 67 – Monday, August 6th
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Today we continued to transit back to our operating area as the crew got back into the swing of our underway routine. It is amazing how only a couple days in port can throw off the whole routine. The weather was still a little rough as we continued to move away from Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Day 68- Tuesday, August 7th
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We awoke to calm seas this morning. Congratulations to OS2 Brent Childs upon his re-enlistment.

Today also marks the commencement of our annual Command Climate Survey. All personnel on board anonymously participate in a short survey (conducted online). The survey is a tool that allows me to assess our command culture and identify any issues that need to be addressed to ensure all are treated fairly.

Day 69 – Wednesday, August 8th
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Congratulations to LTJG Maria Decristoforo upon earning her Surface Warfare Officer qualification today – well done! We are now down to three Officers on board who still need to earn their Surface Warfare qualification – all Ensigns.

Day 70 – Thursday, August 9th
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This week EN3 Joshua Young was recognized as the Engineer of the Week for outstanding performance while standing the Auxiliary Systems Monitor Watch. He was awarded a $10 gift certificate to the ship’s store and a well deserved day off from division duty.

Day 71 – Friday, August 10th
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LTJG Andrew Berry was in the hot seat today while conducting Engineering Evolutions and Drills as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) under instruction. As part of the EOOW qualification, personnel need to demonstrate their knowledge of casualty control procedures and ability to lead their watchteam. LTJG Berry did well and is on his way toward earning his EOOW qualification.

This evening we took the opportunity to hold an ice cream social on the mess decks. Thanks to our Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Committee for putting the event together and BZ to LSSN Keith Green for assisting in the setup!

Day 72 – Saturday, August 11th
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Congratulations to DCC Justin Jones and OS2 Quinton McDonald who both reenlisted today! Also, great job to our night baker, CS3 Jonathan Brown, who prepared two cakes to support the reenlistments.

BZ to ET1 Carl Denker and ET2 Michael McCullick who assisted our Air Det in making temporary repairs to their radar wave guide, allowing the system to return to operation.

Special thanks to LSSN Kyle Owens and LSSN Brandon Vasser who assisted in setting up our Saturday pizza night hosted by the Junior Enlisted Association. We all look forward to pizza night!

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Jessica Meissner OMBUDSMAN
April Linton Co-OMBUDSMAN
Jackie Lease FRG President
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Until next Sunday, stay safe CARR Family and Friends!

CDR Patrick Kulakowski
Commanding Officer
USS CARR (FFG 52)
“Courage, Will, Determination!”