USS George H. W. Bush~Aircraft Carrier
The USS George H. W. Bush is the tenth and final aircraft carrier in the Nimitz class and was launched on October 9, 2006. Commissioning for this vessel was timed so that President George W. Bush would still be in office to participate with his father and the ship's namesake, Former President George H. W. Bush.
Although the USS George H. W. Bush is a Nimitz class carrier it differs significantly from its predecessors.
Christening of the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Newport News, Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.
Seal of the USS George H. W. Bush
CVN 77
President George H. W. Bush
41st President of the United States
41st president of the United States
Naval Aviator WWII
Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale
Former Director of the CIA
The Navy Takes Delivery of the USS George H. W. Bush
CVN 77
- Navy takes delivery of USS George H. W. Bush
The Navy took delivery of its newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding May 11. George H.W. Bush is the 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.
"George H.W. Bush has been eight years in the making, with its keel laid in 2003, followed by christening in 2006 and today's delivery. It's a testament to the dedication and professionalism of both the Navy and our industry partners," said Capt. Frank Simei, Navy program manager for in-service aircraft carriers.
Manning the Rails on the USS George H. W. Bush
Bring the Ship to Life!
Powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling
Come to Life Ceremony
USS George H. W. Bush
(Jan. 10, 2009) Sailors marching in formation in the coming alive ceremony during the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The coming alive ceremony is a time-honored tradition where the crew takes up positions throughout the ship showing the ship is ready to go to sea.
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Commissioning Ceremony
USS George H. W. Bush
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CVN-77 GEORGE H. W. BUSH, U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
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The carved glass Presidential Seal on the USS George H. W. Bush
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The USS George H. W. Bush is expected to operate as a Navy warship for about 50 years.
About George H. W. Bush
My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush
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Speaking of Freedom: The Collected Speeches
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George H. W. Bush (History Maker Bios)
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Typical Nimitz-class ship such as the USS George H. W. Bush carries 80-plus combat aircraft.
USS George H. W. Bush
Commissioning
Jan. 10, 2009) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) man the rails during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The Navy's newest, and final, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is named after World War II naval aviator and the 41st president of the United States George H.W. Bush.
My Mommy is a Sailor on the USS Bush
Mommy is a Sailor on the USS Bush
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The USS George H. W. Bush is 1,092 feet long: nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall
USS George H. W. Bush CVN-77 aircraft carrier model
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The China Diary of George H. W. Bush: The Making of a Global President
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These diary entries--describing a cheerful round of visits, meals, tennis games, and efforts to strike up personal relationships with Chinese officials and the Beijing diplomatic corps--are nonetheless compulsive reading. They convey the local color of a quaint Beijing that is now lost to history, as well as reveal much about the gregarious character and social skills of the man who became the 41st U.S. president. Engel's exemplary notes and interpretative essay add to the volume's readability and scholarly value.
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The USS George H. W. Bush has four bronze propellers, each 21 feet across and weighing more than 30 tons
The other Aircraft Carriers
The Navy has 11 nuclear powered aircraft carriers.
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USS John C. Stennis
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Each Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, including the USS John C. Stennis CVN 74 is a floating airport capable of launching 4 planes per minute. They can each carry about 80 planes. Everyone working on the flight deck knows their job well. They have to b...
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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is the second aircraft carrier in the Nimitz class having been launched on October 11, 1975. The "Ike" serves as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 8, and is based at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. Named af...
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USS Abraham Lincoln
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The USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72 Is the fifth aircraft carrier in the Nimitz class having been launched on November 11, 1989. After the 2005 earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, the USS Abraham Lincoln provided disaster relief and humanitarian aid....
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USS George Washington
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On this page you can read about the Manga comic book that the USS George Washington distributed to the Japanese people to introduce itself. Further down the page there is a link to download your own copy of "CVN 73," a Manga comic book. The USS Georg...
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USS Harry S. Truman
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The USS Harry S. Truman is the eighth aircraft carrier in the Nimitz class. Launched on September 7, 1996. Nick name for the USS Harry S. Truman is "H. S. T.", the initials of the namesake. Ship's Motto: Buck Stops Here. "The carrier battle group ca...
My Daddy is a Sailor on the USS Bush
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Four high speed aircraft elevators, each more than 4,000 square feet, bring planes to the flight deck from the hangar below
Our other Aircraft Carriers
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USS Carl Vinson
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The USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 is the third in the Nimitz class of aircraft carriers, having been launched on March 15, 1980. The nickname for the USS Carl Vinson is the "Chuckie V." The Carl Vinson is also called the "Gold Eagle." Although there is no o...
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USS Nimitz
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Strategically speaking, aircraft carriers are very important to the United States. They can cover a huge amount of territory through the reach of their planes. Every flight deck is a 4.5 acre island of sovereign US territory. The USS Nimitz is the f...
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USS Ronald Reagan
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The USS Ronald Reagan is the ninth aircraft carrier in the Nimitz class having been launched and commissioned on March 4, 2001. It is the first ship to bear the Reagan name. The nickname of the USS Ronald Reagan is "The Gipper." The USS Ronald Reagan...
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USS Theodore Roosevelt
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The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 is the fourth ship of the Nimitz class and was launched on October 27, 1984. Call sign is "Rough Rider" and nicknames are "Big Stick" or simply "T.R." Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrie...
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USS Enterprise
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The USS Enterprise is the oldest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, having been launched in 1960. She was the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the world. Eight nuclear reactors supply her power and she is the only carrier with this configurat...
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The USS George H. W. Bush towers 20 stories above the waterline with a 4.5-acre flight deck
USS George H.W. Bush Paintball Team Wins Multi-Command Tourney
- The USS George H. W. Bush Paintball Team
The Pirates paintball team of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) won the Multi-Command Paintball Tournament, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, by defeating teams from three other local commands.
In a double-elimination bracket featuring 11, eight-person teams, the Pirates overcame the competition to win the tournament with a 5-0 record.
Teams from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) were pitted against each other on two woodland courses at Fox Brother's Paintball Field in Virginia Beach, Va.
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The USS George H. W. Bush carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days: 18,150 meals served daily
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USS George H. W. Bush
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Three two-inch diameter arresting wires on the deck bring an airplane going 150 miles per hour to a stop in less than 400 feet.
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Master Chief Petty Officer Honors Navy Spouses
For their service and sacrifice
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Honors Navy Spouses' Service, Sacrifice
On the occasion of Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 8, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West sent the following message to the fleet, including Navy spouses and families:
"When I took this job in December, I made a promise to every one of you that I would do everything in my power to ensure you are supported, that you have the quality of life you deserve and when your loved ones are deployed, our Navy will take care of you when you need it.
These were not just words, and I will say the same thing to every family member or Sailor I meet. This is very important to me because I know of the sacrifices our families make so that our Sailors can defend this nation.
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USS George H. W. Bush
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The USS George H. W. Bush has about 1,600 miles of cable and wiring.
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USS George H. W. Bush
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Links about the USS George H. W. Bush
Read more about the Bush
- Nimitz Crew Trains Bush Sailors
- USS NIMITZ, At Sea (NNS) -- The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the first of the Nimitz class, also known as "Old Salt" will train Sailors from the Navy's newest carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) when they arrive for training July 29.
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- Michey Michey Jun 13, 2009 @ 8:55 am
- Very good lens, I always admire our 41 president, and his celebration of 85 years with a parachute jump says it all about him.
I also like his style, maners, education and convictions.
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- I've enjoyed reading this series of aircraft carrier lenses! Nice work.
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- Susan52 Susan52 May 15, 2009 @ 6:39 am
- Beautiful! Congratulations on the completion of your aircraft carrier series. I've learned a lot and read some amazing statistics and facts. Go Navy!
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