America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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AMERICA’s Mission The traditional mission of the United States Nav is to control the seas. Without this control. American forces abroad could suffer from lack of support, and industry at home could decline or halt for lack of the raw materials that must be delivered via the sea routes of the world. The coining of the nuclear age has not changed this basic concept. In fact, it has broadened it to include control of the air over the seas. Only the aircraft carrier can provide the mobility and versatility needed to ensure that this control is maintained. AMERICA is a completely equipped naval air station. But instead of being a fixed point on the map that can be targeted by ballistic missiles, AMERICA can range the oceans of the world, changing her position by hundreds of miles in a single day. AMERICA and her sister carriers of the fleet allow the United States to quickly assemble great concentrations of firepower wherever it may be needed to ensure global stability. This was accomplished very effectively during Operation Desert Storm. And unlike bases overseas, carriers are not dependent on the political temperament of foreign governments for their existence. Versatile and mobile, AMERICA can be used alternately or simultaneously against submarines, surface ships, aircraft or shore facilities. She can also support amphibious land and air operations. In “brush fire conflicts, AMERICA can move quickly to apply the required amount of offensive firepower to stabilize the situation. In the event of total war, she represents a hard-to-find base from which retaliatory strikes can be launched against enemy targets. Finally, the recognized offensive and defensive capabilities of AMERICA provide a powerful deterrent to conflict and a force for peace around the world. ▲

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AOCM(AW) David Borne Command Master Chief Master Chief David Borne was bom March 24. 1952 in New Orleans. Louisiana. He graduated from Hahnville High School in Hahnville. Louisiana, in 1970, and enlisted in the Navy in [anuarv 1971. completing recruit training at Recruit Training Center. Orlando, Florida. His first assignment came in 1971 aboard USS SARATOGA (CV 60), where he worked in the Guided Missile Division of Weapons Department, deploying to the Mediterranean and Vietnam. In 1971 he reported to Training Squadron FOUR (VT 4) at Naval Air Station. Pensacola. Florida. In 1976, he was assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron TEN (VC 10) at Naval Air Station. Guantanamo Bav. Cuba, where he served as quality assurance petty officer and later as Weapons Department leading petty officer. It was during this assignment that he was selected as VC 10 and Commander. Tactical Support Wing ONE Sailor of the Year. After attending P-3 FRAMP school in Jacksonville. Florida, Master Chief Borne reported to Patrol Squadron TWENTY THREE (VP 23) in Brunswick. Maine, where he served as leading petty officer of the ordnance shop. It was during this assignment that he was promoted to chief petty officer. In 1981. he attended the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach. Florida, prior to his assignment to the staff of Commander Patrol Wings Atlantic in Brunswick. Maine, as Equal Opportuni-t Programs Specialist. In 1984. he reported for duty aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) as Weapons Department leading chief petty officer. Selected to attend the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academv in Newport. Rhode Island, in 1987, Master Chief Borne later reported to Naval Air Station Oceana, where he served as Weapons Department leading chief petty officer and later as Command Master Chief. In 1990. he was assigned as Command Master Chief for Attack Squadron THIRTY FIVE (VA 35) homeported at NAS Oceana, where he deployed aboard USS SARATOGA (CV 60) during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He reported aboard USS AMERICA (CV 66) in July 1991 as Command Master Chief. Master Chief Borne is authorized to wear the Naw Commendation Medal (two awards), the Naw Achievement Medal (two awards). Navy Unit Commendation (two awards). Meritorious Unit Commendation (two awards). Battle E Ribbon. Good Conduct Medal (five awards). National Defense Service Medal (two awards). Southwest Asia Service Medal (with three bron c stars), the Vietnam Service Medal, and various deployment and campaign ribbons. He is married to the former Tommie Yevette Winborne of Portsmouth, Virginia. They have two sons, Brian and Brandon.

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AMERICA’S Airwing Carrier Air wing One The F-I4A Tomcat is a two-seat, twin-engine all-weather aircraft capable of flying twice the speed of sound. Its mission is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in order to establish and maintain local air superiority. The Tomcat can carry long-range Phoenix missiles in addition to Sparrow and Sidewinder missiles. and can engage multiple targets simultaneously. Fighter squadrons VF-33 and VF-102, based at NAS Oceana. Virginia, fly the F-14 from AMERICA. F-14A Tomcat Length - 62' Height-16' Span -64.1' Speed - Mach 2+