Another Democrat Embraces MoveOn
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
The alliance with Obama, combined with the turnout of top Democrats at the filibuster rally, is yet another indicator of MoveOn's growing presence on Capitol Hill. It also shows a strong alliance with Byrd, the 87-year-old senator who has taken the lead in the Democratic effort to justify the judicial filibusters. Byrd "is fighting an attempt by Republicans to change the 200-year old rules of the Senate that would allow Republicans to ram federal judges through the Senate with no regard for what others might say," Obama wrote in the MoveOn letter. "Above all, Robert Byrd understands just how sacred...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
Theodore Roosevelt Returns From Deployment
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Thousands of friends and family members gathered at Naval Station Norfolk for the return of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 11, following a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of the global war on terrorism. The early morning arrival of Theodore Roosevelt didn’t deter the crowd. Family members waited in the early Saturday morning chill, anticipating the return of their loved ones. “It’s like Christmas all over again,” said Diane Drach, mother of Machinist's Mate Fireman Ashley Drach, who is stationed aboard Theodore Roosevelt. “We are so proud of her, especially being in...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
CVW-8 Squadrons Return From USS Theodore Roosevelt
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Six squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 will return to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana March 9 and 10 following their six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The remainder of CVW-8’s squadrons will return to their homebases of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Fla., and NAS Whidbey Island, Fla. The “Tomcatters” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 31 and the “Black Lions” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 213 will close a chapter in the history of naval aviation by completing the final combat deployment in the...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
TR Completes Fifth Fleet Mission (USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71))
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and associated strike group units completed their support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) when the carrier and USS San Jacinto (CG 56) transited the Suez Canal Feb. 15 as they continue their return trip home. However, detachments from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, and VFA 15, remain in the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and will rejoin the carrier and its associated air wing, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), later this month. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
HS-3 Supports Coalition Troops in Southeast Iraq
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, at sea (NNS) -- HH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) supported British coalition troops in southeastern Iraq as part of Blue Shark Mission, Jan. 28. Shortly after USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in theater to support maritime security operations (MSO) and Operation Iraq Freedom, the Tridents of HS 3 continued the Blue Shark Mission relieving HS 7 on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The original Blue Shark Mission began approximately two years ago with HS 5 on board USS George Washington (CVN 73). HS 5 started the mission patrolling...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
VS-24 Scouts Take S-3B Viking to New Horizons
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, At sea (NNS) -- During their current deployment with USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, the “Scouts” of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 24 have taken the capabilities of the S-3B Viking to a new level. Since late October, in addition to performing their normal missions of conducting in-flight refueling for CVW-8 and surveillance operations for Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and maritime security operations (MSO), the Scouts have also been flying intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in support of British-led coalition...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
TRCSG Continues to Make Impact in Gulf
Posted by admin / Under Theodore Gordon
ABOARD USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (NNS) -- The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG), along with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) for more than two months, and continues to make a positive impact on the Gulf region. Since departing Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept 1., the nearly 7,500 Sailors who make up TRCSG and CVW-8, have used teamwork to successfully support Iraqi oil platform security; Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations; and provide support to coalition troops in Iraq. “I am extremely...
Published on Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:22:48 AM
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