Guess who's coming to dinner?

[2sr2worry]

Petraeus spends Thanksgiving on the Nimitz

Thanksgiving on the Nimitz with General Petraeus.

Story at:

http://www.uniontrib.com/nimitz

Photo Essay at:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/photos/galleries/2009/nov/26/petraeus-visits-carrier-nimitz/

 

[mmx1]

Nice.

Can anyone make out what his list of "things to do before launch" is?

 

[phrogpilot73]

The first two are 1. Run 12 Miles, 2. Do 800 Pushups.

 

[Scoob]

#3 looks like "Win a war or two".

Edit: Yup, it does. Zoomed in to the hi-res here:

http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/091126-N-9760Z-155.jpg

 

[Jim123]

Pretty impressive for the COCOM to make a morale trip out to the boat. That and I'm a big fan of face-to-face time at any level in the chain of command (one visit is worth who knows how many phone calls, teleconferences, emails, messages...).


Couple of mischievous joint thoughts I have to share:

Looks like signonsandiego.com got a non-Navy person to write the picture captions... I know they have "CPTs" in the Army but I thought we had "Capts," not "Cpts," in the Navy, and we don't usually call our Chiefs and Senior Chiefs E7 and E8... and best of all the troops assembled in the "hanger" bay... doh!

I suppose under OPNAV 3710 series, the General was eligible to assume command of the jet, seeing as he is most definitely "eligible for command in the field" per the exact verbage in the instruction

 

[D_Rob]

I suppose under OPNAV 3710 series, the General was eligible to assume command of the jet, seeing as he is most definitely "eligible for command in the field" per the exact verbage in the instruction

So was he able to log some PIC time???

 

[HeyJoe]

091126-N-8960W-015 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Rainbow side boys render honors to Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert Winn/Released)

091126-N-4053P-034 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), serves Thanksgiving dinner to Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility conducting operations to reassure regional partners of the United Statesí commitment to security, stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Patton/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Working on messdecks ain't bad if you get a ride as part of the deal!

091126-N-9760Z-168 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Capt. David Kiehl, right, chief of staff, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, Gen. David H. Petraeus, center, commander, U.S. Central Command, and Capt. Bret Batchelder, left, commander Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 approach a F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza Class /Released)

091126-N-3038W-313 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command gives thumbs up to the crew on the flight deck aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after completing a flight in a F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Wagner, Jr. /Released)

091126-N-9760Z-148 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, center, commander, U.S. Central Command thanks Rear Adm. John Miller, left, commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Capt. Bret Batchelder, right, commander Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 after a flight in an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza Class /Released)

091126-N-9760Z-155 GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 26, 2009) Gen. David H. Petraeus, second-left, commander, U.S. Central Command receives a mounted tail hook point from Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 11 and the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), after completing a flight in an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41. Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are currently deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eduardo Zaragoza Class /Released)

 

[Uncle Fester]

Seems kinda lame to me that he flew with DCAG. In fine Naval Aviation tradition, they should have sent him up with JOPA. Top Nugget from the previous line period or something.

Just to be nitpicky... I notice the Admiral didn't get the memo about not wearing ballcaps with the Blue Digis. But admirals can do what they damn well please, I guess.

 

[Mumbles]

The General looks like he had a blast on that Rhino ride.

 

[HeyJoe]

Just to be nitpicky... I notice the Admiral didn't get the memo about not wearing ballcaps with the Blue Digis. But admirals can do what they damn well please, I guess.

Back in the day, they could design their own uniform. But, hey, it's the "Fozz" and he is an admiral so you're right.

 

[PR1 H]

Just to be nitpicky... I notice the Admiral didn't get the memo about not wearing ballcaps with the Blue Digis. But admirals can do what they damn well please, I guess.

Did they change the message? I know when they first came out, command ballcaps were authorized aboard ship only. The instant you crossed the brow, you had to have on the 8-point.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Did they change the message? I know when they first came out, command ballcaps were authorized aboard ship only. The instant you crossed the brow, you had to have on the 8-point.

No it's still there. Sailors can wear ballcaps with their NWUs on board the ship based on CO's discretion.

 

[Carlos Caliente]

GEN Petraeus came out to the TR for Thanksgiving last year.
And he did numbers 1 and 2 of that to-do list...no shit.
Then he carved turkey on the mess decks.
Then he roundhouse kicked Chuck Norris in the mouth.