USS Carl Vinson Notches 230,000th Trap
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS141026-02
Release Date: 10/26/2014 11:20:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Curtis D. Spencer, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Public Affairs
USS Carl Vinson, At Sea (NNS) -- Captain Karl Thomas, commanding officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hosted a cake-cutting ceremony commemorating the ship's 230,000th arrested landing, Oct. 23.
During the ceremony, Thomas spoke of the significance of the milestone.
'This is a big occasion,' said Thomas. 'Notching 230,000 traps is pretty awesome. I appreciate all of the hard work that went into this achievement.'
The landmark trap was accomplished by pilots Lt. Sean Stuart and Lt. Josh Raymond of the 'Fighting Redcocks' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22. They, alongside Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Eli, took the honors of cutting the cake.
'We feel honored to be a part of this milestone,' said Stuart. 'We can't land on the ship with out all the hard work between the ship's crew and air wing.'
Raymond took the opportunity to let those in attendance know exactly how grateful they are.
'I just want to say thank you very much,' Raymond added. 'After every mission, it is nice to come back to a carrier with such a reliable crew.'
Eli was the arresting gear room's supervisor at the time of the trap.
'It was exciting to be part of the achievement,' said Eli. 'It definitely ranks among the top experiences in my naval career.'
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