USO Canteen FReeper Style....Aviation Ordnancemen Thank You.......July 3,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

Aviation Ordnancemen (AOs) are aircraft armament (weapons) specialists. They are in charge of storing, servicing, inspecting, and handling all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Naval and Marine aircraft.

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What Aviation Ordnancemen do...

Inspect, maintain and repair aircraft mechanical and electrical armament/ordnance systems.

Service aircraft guns and accessories.

Stow, assemble, and load aviation ammunition including aerial mines and torpedoes.

Service releasing and launching devices.

Load supplementary munitions.

Assemble, test, and maintain air-launched guided missiles.

Supervise operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and stowage facilities.

Possibly function as air crewmen in various types of aircraft.

When training is completed, aviation ordnancemen may be assigned to Navy ships carrying aircraft, air stations, squadrons deployed to aircraft carriers or other aviation facilities in the U.S. or overseas.

The Arabian Gulf, Aug. 12, 2000 — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alejandro Montalvo of Mocha, Puerto Rico, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Chris Tucker of Ocala, Fla., prepare a 2000 pound, MK-84 JDAM GPS Guided Weapon for loading on an F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and her air wing are operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class J. Scott Campbell. [000812-N-1407C-004] Aug. 12, 2000.

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis, Mar. 5, 2002 — An Aviation Ordnanceman supervises the "bomb farm" on the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). From the "bomb farm," ordnance is moved out onto the flight deck and onto the aircraft. Since World War II, the U.S. Navy's carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the U.S. has responded with one or more carrier task forces. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Alta I. Cutler.

At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis, Mar. 5, 2002 — An Aviation Ordnanceman aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) installs an FMU-139BB "electric tail fuse" on a 500-pound BLU-111 penetrating bomb while working in one of the carrier's weapon magazines. Since World War II, the U.S. Navy's carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the U.S. has responded with one or more carrier task forces. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class James A. Farrally II

Aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Marine Corps ordnance handlers move 500-pound GBU-12 MK 83 laser guided bombs towards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for loading. The Hornet strike fighter is assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Four (VMFA-314). Marine aviation, flying from Navy carriers and amphibious ships, demonstrates the close integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Word.

Aboard USS Carl Vinson- an Aviation Ordnanceman directs forklift operator while moving bombs in the ships hanger bay.

Steam from the catapult surrounds an aviation ordnanceman as he gives a thumbs up after checking a Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) attached to an F/A-18C Hornet before launching from the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Aug. 22, 1999. The Hornet will be releasing the JDAM at the Okinawa, Japan Range Area in the first fleet squadron drop of the newly developed weapon. JDAM uses a global positioning system aided inertial navigation system to guide its 2,000 or 1,000 pound warhead to the target with a high degree of accuracy.

The Legend of Saint Barbara

"The Patron Saint of Cannoneers and Ordnancemen"

Saint Barbara was born in the year 218 A.D., in Nicomedia, a city of northern Asia Minor. Her father, Dioscorus, was a tyrannical Roman. During his absence from home, the girl embraced the teaching of Origen, the great Christian doctor. Dioscorus on his return ordered a new house built for Barbara, who was very beautiful, where she might entertain her suitors.

To symbolize her faith, the maiden induced the builder to put three windows in her bedroom to typify the Trinity, instead of the two windows her father had ordered.

When Dioscorus discovered the third, most significant window and questioned her, Barbara admitted she had become a Christian. Not only did she insist upon clinging to the new religion, but she rejected the suitor whom her father had selected as her husband. She was tried on her father's indictment, found guilty and sentenced to death. Dioscorus called the prefect, "Give me the sword; she shall die at my own hands."

And so did Barbara die at the hands of her own father. Even as the sword fell, lightening fell upon this cruel father and consumed him as he stood.

Because lightening appeared to revenge the death of Barbara, she became the protectress against lightening and thunder. Ordnancemen, regardless of the flags under which they served through the centuries, have claimed Barbara as their patron saint.

[tomkow6]

Welcome to the Canteen!

[tomkow6]

I read an article that said the way to achieve inner peace is to
finish things you've started.It is definitely working for me. I am now
making a point of always finishing what I start, and I think I am well
on my way toward finding inner peace.
Because I care for you very very
much, I am passing this wisdom on to you.
Today I finished two bags of
potato chips, a strawberry cheesecake, a package of Oreos,a bottle of
wine and a small box of chocolates.
I feel better already.

[LadyX]

It is wonderful that you present details of so many areas with which we are not fully familiar.
We see the overall picture of 'military,' but here we come to respect the responsibilities and importance of each cog in its wheels.

We also more enthusiastically than ever *SALUTE* the men and women of each specialty, and say:

THANK YOU!!!

[Eastbound]

Good Morning, Snow Bunny and all. A boom for things that go 'bump in the night. No, that's not right. Try, a Bump for things that go BOOM in the night.. Haven't had my second cup of sock squeezin's yet.

Labels on Ordnance:

"For headaches, take once."
"If found, wind up spring and hit nose with sledge-hammer to de-activate."
"If you can read this, you were too close."

[Mudboy Slim]

Top of the mornin' to ya, lassie...great job on the Canteen today!!

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"This one's for you!"

SHEEESH...has the Drinkin' Lamp been lit already?!

LOL and FReegards...MUD

[LadyX]

What a beautiful narrative!!
Please accept our appreciation for your part in shaping him to be the kind of man he already is, living his beliefs and influencing others to rely on God rather than self.

[vetvetdoug]

God Bless you Snow Bunny. Excellent site daily to visit. Have a wonderful Fourth of July....

[SpookBrat]

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Canteener's!

Click on the pic

[SpookBrat]

He is working on his computer trying to get it fixed. :(

I wish I had found this picture for yesterdays thread. It is too pretty not to share.

Moonastery

A full moon rises over the golden domes of the Orthodox Monastery of Caves in Kiev, Ukraine, on June 23.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you, LadyX! We are proud of him, proud of his Commander in Chief, and proud of the country he serves, and those who serve with him!

[Colt .45]

Being an Ordnanceman is an underappreciated and hard working job. I know ... I am an Ordie! But we are the best of the best for without us, wars aren't won, friendly lives aren't spared, and military pilots really don't have a job. We are the ones who give them the capability to put warheads on foreheads.

Aviation Ordnancemen ... we deal in death and destruction!

[COB1]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

I've always considered these ordinance guys as the blue collar workers, and since I've been blue collar all my life, I respect them great deal.
Thanks for this thread, Bunniekins!

Here is my contribution to our Independence Day celebration for today:

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2002 PART I
(One hour and fifteen minute download at 28.8)

For those who may want to load Part II here it is:

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2002 PART II
(One hour download at 28.8)

[SAMWolf]

Morning CS!

[SAMWolf]

Same here! Must be getting older or something. I'm always getting a little misty when I read thing like that.

[SpookBrat]

<----click on the picture.

I love pictures of love. Sniff.....someone pass me a tissue.

Marine Sgt. Maj. Jeff Morin and his wife Ellen hug amid a cloud of dust from the helicopter that brought him ashore June 17 at his base near San Diego. Morin and 2,200 other members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton, Calif., spent seven months in Afghanistan.

[COB1]

OOOPS!!
Late night.......
Here's Part II:

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2002 PART II

[kneezles]

Hi Spookie, Hope that your day is GREAT!!!! We're going to the ballgame in a little while. Sassy is fine, waiting on me hand and foot. See ya later!

[SAMWolf]

The Ordnance Creed

As An Ordnance Soldier Of The United States Army I Will Utilize Every

Available Talent And Means To Ensure That Superior Mobility, Firepower,

And Communications Are Advantages Enjoyed By The United States Army

Over Its Enemies.

As An Ordnance Soldier, I Fully Understand My Duty To Perform Under

Adverse Conditions And I Will Continually Strive To Perfect My Craft.

I Will Remain Flexible So That I Can Meet Any Emergency.

In My Conduct I Will Abide By The Soldier's Code; In My Support Mission,

In The Field, I Will Use Every Available Skill To Maintain Superiority.

I Will Always Be Tactically And Technically Proficient.

As An Ordnance Soldier I Have No Greater Task.

I figure this applies to you Navy and Air Force types too.