For those interested

Voodoobillyman - 2-28-2009 at 08:57 PM

I have checked into my new ship. The USS NASSAU LHA-4. She is the one who responded to Galveston, TX after Ike blew through. I am digging it so far, big change from past duty served. I will keep you guys and gals posted from time to time on the inner workings of the Amphibeous fleet as I see it.

Dave - 2-28-2009 at 09:26 PM

sweet.
keep us updated, you know we like to hear your adventures.

XHonusWagnerX - 2-28-2009 at 09:31 PM

sorry to hear you're away from your family again, but its cool that you like the ship youre on. Be safe.

BDx13 - 2-28-2009 at 10:09 PM

what kid of ship is that, voodoo?
i see it has a deck like an aircraft carrier, but looks far too short to actually lad a plane on.
helicopters?

so how does this work?
do you work on the boat while at port for a while?
or do you turn up, get on board and set sail?
i'll assume you can't talk about where you'll be, but do you know how long you'll be at sea?

Dave - 2-28-2009 at 11:27 PM

damn BD, your spelling is getting as bad as clevo's :smilegrin:

clevohardcore - 2-28-2009 at 11:43 PM

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damn BD, your spelling is getting as bad as clevo's :smilegrin:

^^^^^^ impossible. No one is that bad. :wink1:

BDx13 - 3-1-2009 at 12:56 AM

i'm trying to reduce the umber of n's i use whe typig

Voodoobillyman - 3-1-2009 at 11:06 AM

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what kid of ship is that, voodoo?
i see it has a deck like an aircraft carrier, but looks far too short to actually lad a plane on.
helicopters?

so how does this work?
do you work on the boat while at port for a while?
or do you turn up, get on board and set sail?
i'll assume you can't talk about where you'll be, but do you know how long you'll be at sea?

It's an amphibeous ship Big D. it's primary mission is to carry a Marine Corps battalion to any place in the world and tactically insert them as one force while remaining offshore to sustain any operations they may be called upon to do. It's primary aircraft is various types of Helos and the Marine AV 8B Harriers. Right now the ship is in the shipyards going through routine maintenance. I do work on the ship in port as well as getting underway with her. Once we are done with the fixing portion we will begin the cycle of assessments to make sure the ship is ready to rock and roll. Sea trials and work ups as we call them. That calls for all kinds of ins and outs as it goes. A week here two weeks there. Whatever is required to get her battle certified for the year. Once this is done we do have a mission already pre set in our future and I am EXCITED for it!!!!! I will let all know what it is once it does not degrade operational security to do so.

barc0debaby - 3-1-2009 at 12:42 PM

Good luck with workups man. That shit was brutal for my ship because of Katrina, condensed our entire cycle. We had about 6 months to do a years worth of assessments.

BDx13 - 3-1-2009 at 04:12 PM

so does the work you're doing now happen around the clock?
and do you live on the ship during this maintenance and assessment period, or can you still go home after a shift?

DAK - 3-1-2009 at 06:57 PM

Have a good trip.

Voodoobillyman - 3-2-2009 at 08:13 AM

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Good luck with workups man. That shit was brutal for my ship because of Katrina, condensed our entire cycle. We had about 6 months to do a years worth of assessments.

Unfortunately we are in the same predicament. Our upkeep period was extended and as a result so was the schedule. We will now be doing the same kind of condensed assessment cycle you experienced. Oh well, Surge is the Navy way now right? It's all good.

Voodoobillyman - 3-2-2009 at 08:19 AM

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so does the work you're doing now happen around the clock?
and do you live on the ship during this maintenance and assessment period, or can you still go home after a shift?

Yes the maintenance portion is around the clock but if I am not out to sea or do not have duty (a 24 hour period of security and fire watch) It is a regular work day. The thing about the military is you are actually on 24-7 365 days a year. We have liberty which is the permission to take time off. To a civilian this would be the time you spend between shifts which to you is your time. I have to have permission to take this time. It works alot like civilians for the most part but there is a huge cultural difference obviously. I could go on forever about this. I have been in it for just under a decade and it still fascinates me the way it all works.

Spoiler - 3-2-2009 at 09:30 PM

that's a badass ship.
Good luck brother....keep us posted on your adventures.

barc0debaby - 3-2-2009 at 09:50 PM

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Ah yes, Surge. Half the time, twice the work. You definitely get proficient fast running a tight cycle so it has its perks. As soon as Engineering wrapped up it certs I got sent cranking and Supply started its cycle. I will never forget the Filipino CSC yelling at us to clean with "Hot soupy water"

Voodoobillyman - 3-3-2009 at 07:12 PM

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Thats fuckin funny bro!!!! Dig it

Voodoobillyman - 3-3-2009 at 07:12 PM

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that's a badass ship.
Good luck brother....keep us posted on your adventures.

Thats my new bitch, she is bad.