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CliUJ of Naval Opaatiom ADM .lereniy Mike Koorda takes lime out to reenlist shipmates on hoard CARL VINSON. CNO Reenlistment 23
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Parade of Ships and Planes 20 Ships and planes from various nations, led by the U.S. Navy, sailed and flew past CARL VINSON on September 1, during an International Parade of Ships and planes. The parade kicked off the first of a two day ceremony commemorating the 50th anniver- sary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. About 1,500 World War II veterans and the families, active duty retired military personnel and DOD civilians attended the event - a reenactment of the first flyover celebrating the end of the war five decades ago. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John Dalton was present for the festivities, and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Army General John Shalikashvili, was the reviewing officer. Prior to the event, Shalikashvili said the parade was a fitting tribute to be- gin ceremonies honoring our war dead and those who served in World War II.. As CARL VINSON departed Pearl Harbor in route to the waters off nearby Waikiki, World War II veterans on the flight deck saluted the USS ARIZONA Memorial in honor of their fallen comrades who perished in the December 7, 1941 Japanese air attack on Naval Sta- tion Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As CARL VINSON readied itself for the parade. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Mike Boorda, reenlisted six sailors on the flight deck. They were OSCS(SW), Ronald Vann, Commander, Cruiser- Destroyer Group Three Staff; FCC(SW) Harold Higgins, opera- tions; HTl Joseph Comer, engineer- ing; MSI Evello Fernando, supply; ET3 Jason Prestridge and MM3 Ryan Everett, reactor. Stationed about three-quarters of a mile off the shores of Waikiki, CARL VINSON served as review- ing platform for the event marking the signing of the Japanese suiren- der document on board the battle- ship USS MISSOURI two genera- tions ago. It also was the first time the Gold Eagle participated in the pa- rade which included ships from Canada, France, Russia, and New Zealand. Led by the Bremerton. Washington home-ported nuclear guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS, ships participating in the event included: USS CALIFOR- NIA, USS SHILOH, USS CLE- VELAND, USS VALLEY FORGE, USS JOHN McCAIN. USS CROMMELIN, USS INGERSOLL, USS RUEBEN JAMES. USS RUSSELL, USS WIL- LIAM H. BATES, USS PINTADO, USCGC RUSH, RS MARSHAL SHAPOSHINIKOV, FS PRAIRAL, HMNZS WAIKATO, RS ROPUCHA, HMCS ANNAPOLIS. The parade also included a flyover of U.S. and foreign aircraft lead by Carrier Air Wing 14. The tlyover occurred approximately 700 yard out from CARL VINSON ' S port side between the passing of each ship. Lieutenant Hunter Ellis, Strike Fighter Squadron 113, flew the Hor- net aircraft in the flyover in honor of his grandfather, a retired vice admiral, who 50 years ago was one of the pi- lots who participated in the original tlyover commemorating the end of the war. Following the parade, folks dis- persed about the flight deck and han- gar bay for a personal, self-guided tour and return look at yesteryear. World War II vets thanked Sailors for their support and services to their country, and encouraged them to never forget those who did, making it possible for them to be here today. As folks departed the ship, the vote was unanimous; No one puts on a better parade or commemoration than USS CARL VINSON. 24
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