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- Osprey returns to flight after months-long grounding
- U.S. military sea drones warn of potential threats
- USS Theodore Roosevelt Celebrates Naval Aviation on Tiger Cruise
- Training Support
- Day ONE
- Watch: Airman surprises his wife at her Air Force graduation
- Discovering ship life aboard the Navy’s Tiger cruise
By witnessing naval operations and the daily routines of their loved ones, family members gain a deeper sense of the dedication and professionalism required in Navy life. The bonds formed during a Tiger Cruise create a stronger support network for the sailors, as their loved ones gain a greater understanding of their unique role and the sacrifices they make. Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Arrington Jenkins (center), plays guitar with the band Dana Osborne during a concert on board USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as part of a tiger cruise. It grants participants a profound appreciation for the sacrifices, dedication, and professionalism of naval personnel. It allows them to witness the sheer scope of naval operations and the teamwork required to keep the ship and its crew safe and operational. From witnessing military demonstrations to forging new friendships, the Tiger Cruise is an unforgettable experience that strengthens the bond between naval personnel and their families.
Osprey returns to flight after months-long grounding
Whether the Tiger is a son, daughter, father, mother, brother, or sister of a Sailor, they all come back with an incredible appreciation of what its like to be at sea, even if only for a few days. It is almost a cliché among Service members that people who haven’t been on deployment or downrange can’t begin to understand what it is like. The Navy is probably unique among the services that civilians are able to experience a small piece of the deployment by participating in a Tiger Cruise.
U.S. military sea drones warn of potential threats
We met my dad in Pearl Harbor as the USS Tarawa (LHA 1), the Eagle of the Sea, returned from the Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf, and different ports of Africa and the Pacific. I was lucky that year—I just made the age cut of 8 years old merely a month before the cruise. Mystep-father Capt. Joseph E. Gould, USN (Ret.), was a USNA grad (class of ’43,but graduated in June of ’42) and was a Diesel submariner (WWII), SurfaceWarrior (Korea) and Naval Intelligence (Vietnam) officer. He had five afloatcommands in his nearly 30-year career and knew a thing or two about mybusiness. As a Navigator, he joined me for shooting morning and evening stars,actually shooting stars and reducing them to determine our position. These arenot easy skills to master and imagine my intimidation that he did this 8 yearsafter retirement.
USS Theodore Roosevelt Celebrates Naval Aviation on Tiger Cruise
For naval personnel, the Tiger Cruise provides validation, support, and motivation to continue their dedicated service. For families, it offers a unique chance to connect, appreciate, and support their loved ones who serve in the Navy. The impact of the Tiger Cruise extends beyond the immediate family.
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Furthermore, the Tiger Cruise reinforces the importance of support networks within the naval community. By experiencing life at sea and interacting with other naval personnel and their families, participants develop a sense of kinship and unity. This camaraderie extends beyond the Tiger Cruise and serves as a source of strength and support for both naval personnel and their loved ones.
The captain emphasized the necessity of today's aircraft and aircraft carriers in operations around the world. "The USS Pennsylvania started with a wooden deck with sandbags for arresting gear. Here we are a little over a century later with a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier." Sailor Phones will be available to Tigers;however, they cost about $1 a minute. Email, if required, may be coordinated with the Sponsor using the Sponsor’s government email account.
Whether it was sharing lunch with the crew and other Tigers or watching the awe-inspiring skill and tact of flight ops, I loved being on the flight deck most of all. "The same can be said about today's Navy as the Navy back during the Vietnam War," he said. "An immediate line of defense and the ability to be any place at any time is critical to accomplish any mission. This carrier, other naval vessels and the air wing all make that possible."
Watch: Airman surprises his wife at her Air Force graduation
Sailors, family and friends watch as aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 fly in formation above USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an air power. The air power demonstration was part of a schedule of events put together for a tiger cruise, which is an opportunity for Sailors to invite their family and friends to experience life underway aboard a Navy ship. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, John C. Stennis is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. Sailors, family and friends watch an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 launch from USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) flight deck during an air power demonstration.
The connection to naval tradition is deeply ingrained in the Tiger Cruise experience. It reflects the values, customs, and legacy of the Navy, and serves as a testament to the enduring spirit and pride of the naval personnel and their families. Join us as we explore further into the significance of Tigers and the unique experiences offered on a Tiger Cruise. "The importance of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to our nation's defense lies in the fact that it is the only platform that can deliver air power from the sea in a sustainable fashion," he said. Something about that experience made our family reunification much smoother.
"Tiger" is any relative or friend(but not girlfriend/boyfriend, fiancee or spouse) of a crew member or embarked personnel joining us for the transit to Norfolk. It was established for family and friends to experience all facets of the shipboard life of their sponsor on board USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. They can explore the ship and witness the impressive technology and equipment onboard. From the towering masts to the well-organized mess halls, every aspect of the ship offers a glimpse into the intricacies of naval life.
They couldn’t believe it when they saw the amount of responsibility given to Sailors not much older than they are. Seeing dolphins following the ship, watching the guns shoot, and having the chance to watch as the ship pulled alongside the oiler to refuel are experiences they’ll never forget. Tigers will be allowed on the flight deck at various times such as Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Walk-downs and to observe the scheduled Air Power Demonstration. TIGERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING ON THE FLIGHT DECK (including CATWALKS AND FANTAIL) DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS. During the Tiger Cruise, participants are encouraged to engage with the crew and learn about various aspects of naval operations. They can interact with sailors from different departments, from the bridge to the engine room, gaining insights into the wide array of roles and responsibilities that make a ship function smoothly.
Additional memorabilia (T-shirts, hats,patches, watches, lighters, etc.) and items typically found in small convenience stores will be available for purchase in the two ship's stores and via the squadron stores. Tiger’s will be required to work with their sponsor to have money placed on the sponsor’s Navy Cash card for all store purchases and vending machines purchases. One of my executive officer’s, Bob Williams, son Robbie was awhirling dirvish of activitiy and rowdiness—and went on to become CommandingOfficer of Seal Team 3. Then-LieutenantBill Keating’s Uncle John Ahern “tigered” with us many times and had his ownseat in the Goat Locker (Chief Petty Officers’ Mess) complete with his owncoffee mug. Then-Lieutenant Paul Schultz’ father, Paul Sr., came aboard withhis Korean-War vintage DBF Dolphins (Diesel Boats Forever) and the best arrayof off-color sea stories ever told on a sailing vessel of any era.
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