V-3 Division’s vital role in Big ‘E’s mission

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW/SW) Kinia Guice, the tractor king in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Rooney

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A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 takes-off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise with the remains of the four American victims of a pirate attack on their sailing vessel Quest earlier this week. Enterprise held a ship-wide memorial service for the slain Americans prior to their departure Feb. 24.

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V-3’s ‘Blue and Yellow’ keep Big ‘E’ hangar bay buzzingBy MC3 Austin RooneyUSS Enterprise Public Affairs USS ENTERPRISE, At sea - Sailors assigned to Air Department’s V-3 Division aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), it’s all about experience. While rank plays an important role in nearly all aspects of military life, these hangar bay Sailors rely on knowledge of their rate more than the crows on their collars to accomplish their primary mission of safely, quickly and efficientlymovingaircraftfromthehangarbaytotheflightdeckand back. “V-3 division is mainly broken up into ‘blue shirts’ and ‘yellow shirts,’” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW) Brian Best. Blue shirts areAirmenorPettyOfficerswhoarestillbecomingqualifiedinaspects of the job, and yellow shirtsaremorequalifiedandputin supervisor roles. Most Sailors working in V-3 do not display their rank on their uniform, regardless of their shirt color. “If you’re a yellow shirt in the hangar bay, you’re seen as a leader – whether you’re an airman orafirstclasspettyofficer,”said

Best. “We have authority over the hangar bay.” Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class (AW/SW) Kinia Guice currently holds the position of “Tractor King,” a coveted position within V-3 and even Air Department as a whole. As the hangar bay’s Tractor King, Guice is a yellow shirt and oversees every tractor operator in the hangar bay, as well as many blue shirts. “Tractor King is a very competitive job,” said Guice. “It was an honor to be selected for this position.” No matter the position, Guice said a V-3 Sailors’s job is difficultandalsoessentialtotheship. On any given shift, Guice moves anywhere from 20 to 25 aircraft around the hangar bay. As a yellow shirt, she also has to handle administrative tasks for her division and make sure everyone in the division earns and keeps their tractor-driving license. “It’s a very demanding job,” Guice explained. “Either I’m towingplanesorfillingoutpaperwork. Just because someone is a yellow shirt doesn’t mean they stop working.”

V-3 Sailors also maintain a senseofflexibilityandingenuity.When Enterprise’s mission shifted to focus on a piracy situation off the coast of Somali, the division adapted to accommodate for the on load of extra gear and personnel to carry out the operation. “With the additional gear and resources on board the past few days, we were not able to utilize a portion of our hangar bay,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class (AW/SW) Terrence Brown, a hangar deck pettyofficer.“ThelossofHangarBay 2 was a challenge as we had to consolidate aircraft into Hangar Bay1whileensuringtheflightdeck was still clear to launch and recover aircraft.” Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW/EXW) Scott A. Bowman, V-3’s leading chief petty officer,saidthathisdivisionspenta lot of time keeping watches and working with Enterprise security to ensure Hangar Bay 2 was kept secured while Hangar Bay 1 remained “business as usual.” “My team pulled together and dealt with these changes like true professionals,” said Bowman. “I’m extremely proud of each and every one of them.” No matter their rank and what tasks they must perform, Sailors assigned to V-3 Division have a job that is essential to the ship’s operation. Without the blue and yellow shirts in the division, Best said the Big ‘E’ would not be able to accomplish its mission. “There’s a lot of pride in this division,” said Best. “The ship needs us. Without us in the hangar bay working with the planes, we wouldn’t be able to get them finishedwithmaintenanceandbackintothefight.”Sailors assigned to Air department’s V-3 division use tractors to guide two F/A-18 jets into the

hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter D. Melkus

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Cpl. Gordon, an F/A-18C electrical technician assigned to the “Thunderbolts” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, joined the Marine Corps four-and-a-half years ago to “see the sights and provide for my daughter.” To Gordon, the most rewarding aspect of his job is getting to do the work he loves while experiencing new things every day. Gordon is working hard to establish a career he enjoys while raising his daughter correctly. Gordon enjoys watching new movies and reading new books in his spare time.

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ASAN Woods, assigned to AIMD’s IM-4 division, joined the Navy two-and-a-half years ago to further his education and “make myself a better all-around person.” To Woods, the most rewarding aspect of his job is hearing aircraft take-off and land back on board the ship because he knows pilots were able to return safely thanks to support from IM-4 division. Woods aspires to make E-4 andfinishhisdegreeindraftinganddesigntechnology.He also looks forward to the day Enterprise returns to pier 12 in Norfolk “to see some proud and familiar faces.” During his free time, Woods enjoys writing poetry,goingtothegym,hunting,fishing,playingfootball and hanging out with loved ones, including his dogs Rose Bud and Bocipheus.