Make that 22 million recovered emails.
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No more 'Ouija' Board
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Make that 22 million recovered emails.
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Continuing the Sci-fi reference when Ron Moore (who was in the Navy) recreated the Battlestar Galactica series (and made it pretty damn cool) he made sure to use the grease pencil tactical plots and the Ouija boards in the ships CIC, he said in an interview that when "people build warships in space they will understand that computers fail and not to rely on them."...or something to that effect...
No digital Ouija Board in sight here...
100802-N-6632S-130 NORFOLK (Aug. 2, 2010) Adm. Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar, chief of Navy for the Royal Malaysian Navy, and other officials, look at a ouija board in flight deck control during a tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)
or here.....
100728-N-6582H-035 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 28, 2010) Air Force Maj. Gen. Hank C. Morrow, senior U.S. Defense Attache in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, listens to a brief by the ship's handler, Lt. Cmdr. Randy Moss, in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a one-day embark. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Hall/Released)
100728-N-6582H-035 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 28, 2010) Air Force Maj. Gen. Hank C. Morrow, senior U.S. Defense Attache in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, listens to a brief by the ship's handler, Lt. Cmdr. Randy Moss, in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a one-day embark. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Hall/Released)
always the highlight of any VIP tour
100727-N-7191M-040 SEA OF JAPAN (July 27, 2010) Capt. Daniel Grieco, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) speaks to Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Tae Young Kim, second from right, and members of the Republic of Korea congress in flight deck control aboard the ship. The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Moore/Released)
100727-N-7191M-040 SEA OF JAPAN (July 27, 2010) Capt. Daniel Grieco, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) speaks to Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Tae Young Kim, second from right, and members of the Republic of Korea congress in flight deck control aboard the ship. The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Moore/Released)
..we don't need no stinkin' digital Ouija Board either...
100629-N-4236E-576 GULF OF ADEN (June 29, 2010) Sailors explain the Ouija board operation to distinguished visitors from East Africa and other coalition partner countries of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa, during a tour of flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed as a part of an on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chad R. Erdmann/Released)
100629-N-4236E-576 GULF OF ADEN (June 29, 2010) Sailors explain the Ouija board operation to distinguished visitors from East Africa and other coalition partner countries of U.S. Africa Command and Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa, during a tour of flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed as a part of an on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chad R. Erdmann/Released)
...now appearing in Flight Deck Control....
100617-N-1928O-235 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 17, 2010) Lt. Cmdr. James Winfrey, aircraft handling officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), uses the Ouija board to demonstrate flight deck activity to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) staff members in the flight deck control room. The ISAF staff accompanied Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of the ISAF, during a battlefield circulation. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)
100617-N-1928O-235 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 17, 2010) Lt. Cmdr. James Winfrey, aircraft handling officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), uses the Ouija board to demonstrate flight deck activity to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) staff members in the flight deck control room. The ISAF staff accompanied Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of the ISAF, during a battlefield circulation. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)
...didn't make it onto the Bush either...
100420-N-3885H-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 20, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Marco Estrada moves a spotting piece on the Ouija board in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)
100420-N-3885H-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 20, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Marco Estrada moves a spotting piece on the Ouija board in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)
...special VIPs get to sit in "the Chair"
100410-N-7282P-070 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2010) Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the operations and function of flight deck control to Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Katsuya Okada. George Washington is in a selective restricted availability at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Phillip Pavlovich/Released)
100410-N-7282P-070 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2010) Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), explains the operations and function of flight deck control to Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Katsuya Okada. George Washington is in a selective restricted availability at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Phillip Pavlovich/Released)
Even Gates admits he can't duplicate the mysteries of the Ouija Board
100108-N-2475A-037 BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 8, 2010) Bill Gates, Microsoft Corporation chairman and founder, looks at the Ouija board in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is docked at her homeport of Bremerton, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
100108-N-2475A-037 BREMERTON, Wash. (Jan. 8, 2010) Bill Gates, Microsoft Corporation chairman and founder, looks at the Ouija board in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is docked at her homeport of Bremerton, Wash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
Nothing digital on Nimitz..
100112-N-7939W-048 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Bianca Juarez, left, spots the Ouija board while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Patience Pugh reads instructions in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nichelle Noelle Whitfield/Released)
100112-N-7939W-048 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 12, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Bianca Juarez, left, spots the Ouija board while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Patience Pugh reads instructions in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nichelle Noelle Whitfield/Released)
Stennis Ouija Board...
091209-N-2475A-063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kelly Norris, from Cumby, Texas, monitors the Ouija board and uses a sound-powered telephone in flight deck control to coordinate with the visual landing aid watch stander aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The Ouija board is used to map the progress and location of aircraft on the flight deck. John C. Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications for fleet replacement squadron pilots off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
091209-N-2475A-063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kelly Norris, from Cumby, Texas, monitors the Ouija board and uses a sound-powered telephone in flight deck control to coordinate with the visual landing aid watch stander aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The Ouija board is used to map the progress and location of aircraft on the flight deck. John C. Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications for fleet replacement squadron pilots off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
Vinson the same as rest...
091210-N-0808V-031 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jessica Rocha communicates on a sound powered telephone and moves an aircraft template on a map of the flight deck in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ashley Van Dien/Released)
091210-N-0808V-031 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jessica Rocha communicates on a sound powered telephone and moves an aircraft template on a map of the flight deck in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ashley Van Dien/Released)
What about the Amphibs?
090928-N-8132M-027 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 28, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Charline Blades, from Queens, N.Y., moves aircraft templates around the Ouija board in the flight deck control station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)
090928-N-8132M-027 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 28, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Charline Blades, from Queens, N.Y., moves aircraft templates around the Ouija board in the flight deck control station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)