You might also check out www.cvn77.navy.mil . It's the ship's official website. It has a page that allows you to sign up for a sponsor. That'll be your sea dad.
sea daddies are worthless most of the time. If you can get a good one, kudos, but you are DEFINATELY putting your eggs in one basket if you leave it at that. Talk to your sea returnees, they should be able to help you out.
If you dont get answers you want, give me a pm I will help you out where I can.
Finally, word of advice, you may be a great spu, but dont come to the ship cocky. Use the same drive and attitude that got you picked up SPU and you will do well.