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Sailors measure a high-pressure turbine shaft.

Sailors measure a high-pressure turbine shaft.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 10, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Cogar, left, from Cleveland and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Asunta Allen, from San Diego, measure a high-pressure turbine shaft... More

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) make pottery with Seijou Gakuen Christian Handicap Rehabilitation Center students

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Apr. 26, 2013) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) make pottery with Seijou Gakuen Christian Handicap Rehabilitation Center stud... More

Lt. Dave Levy, assistant public affairs officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Lt. Dave Levy, assistant public affairs officer aboard the aircraft ca...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 15, 2011) Lt. Dave Levy, assistant public affairs officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), speaks with Bishop Richard Spencer, a senior cleric of the Archdiocese... More

 Airman Steven Hanson, assigned to the air department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), applies masking tape before repainting the number 73 on the ship's island.

Airman Steven Hanson, assigned to the air department of the aircraft ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May. 05, 2011) Airman Steven Hanson, assigned to the air department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), applies masking tape before repainting the number 73 on the ship's is... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brandon Yarberry and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michael Rodriguez conduct a routine inspection on a 20mm MK-61 automatic gun.

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brandon Yarberry and Aviation Ordnancem...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brandon Yarberry, left, from Cincinnati, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michael Rodriguez, from Passaic, N.J., conduct a routine inspection on a ... More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) pull in a line from the Military Sealift Command fleet replishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199).

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) pull i...

PHILIPPINE SEA (May. 09, 2008) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) pull in a line from the Military Sealift Command fleet replishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Once the two s... More

Hospital corpsmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) carry a box of influenza vaccine aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Hospital corpsmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (C...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 25, 2011) Hospital corpsmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) carry a box of influenza vaccine aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN... More

Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equipment and personnel.

Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) a...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2016) Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equip... More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) are greeted by fellow shipmates upon their arrival to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton after being underway with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) are greet...

BREMERTON, Wash. (Dec. 19, 2015) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) are greeted by fellow shipmates upon their arrival to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton after being underway with the airc... More

A Sailor plays Amazing Grace during a memorial service.

A Sailor plays Amazing Grace during a memorial service.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jul. 17, 2012) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cameron Jones, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), plays Amazing Grace during a memorial service in honor of Airman... More

Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washingto...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2008) Sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the ship's departure from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. George Washington departe... More

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits off the coast of Southern California.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits off the c...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits off the coast of Southern California conducting its combat operations efficiency evaluation with Carrier Air Wing (CVW)... More

Sailors assigned to the deck department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive supplies during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197).

Sailors assigned to the deck department of the aircraft carrier USS Ge...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2009) Sailors assigned to the deck department of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) receive supplies during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command flee... More

Sailors remove a mooring line from a bollard as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled underway.

Sailors remove a mooring line from a bollard as the aircraft carrier U...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May. 20, 2009) Sailors remove a mooring line from a bollard as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled underway. George ... More

Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Riggs launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Riggs launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to S...

PHILIPPINE SEA (May. 06, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Riggs launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Ha... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cedric Starling directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cedric Starling directs...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 14, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cedric Starling directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight... More

The Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334), front, and the frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) sail on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

The Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334), front, and the frigat...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 23, 2008) The Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334), front, and the frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) sail on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Haw... More

An E/A-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

An E/A-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron ...

WATERS NEAR HAWAII (Aug. 01, 2015) An E/A-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier US... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Uriel Berganza from Fighter Squadron Eleven (VF-11) "Red Rippers," cleans the cockpit canopy of a USN F-14B Tomcat aircraft before morning flight operations begin onboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The image is silhouetted against the sky

US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic AIRMAN (AMAN) Uriel Berganz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class David Anderson is greeted by his wife upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class David Anderson is greeted by his...

NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class David Anderson is greeted by his wife upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington arrives... More

Sailors simulate firefighting procedures during an aircraft fire drill.

Sailors simulate firefighting procedures during an aircraft fire drill...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jul. 21, 2012) Sailors from the air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) simulate firefighting procedures during an aircraft fire drill on the flight deck. Georg... More

Japanese soba chefs teach Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) how to prepare soba.

Japanese soba chefs teach Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 06, 2012) Japanese soba chefs teach Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) how to prepare soba. The Sailors presented a sample of the dish to the commanding offic... More

Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the last time.

Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) a...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (May. 28, 2008) Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the ship departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the last time. Kitty Hawk, the Navy's oldest active warship... More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Indonesian International Fle... More

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Pacific Ocean.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Pacif...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2009) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Pacific Ocean. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is participating i... More

 Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk.

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Geor...

NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Washington arrives at N... More

Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Walter Malone, from Memphis, stacks boxes of goods received during a supply on-load aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Walter Malone, from Memphis, stacks boxes ...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 22, 2012) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Walter Malone, from Memphis, stacks boxes of goods received during a supply on-load aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington ... More

Machinist Mate 3rd class Tyler Stoup verifies Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) has been correctly stored aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Machinist Mate 3rd class Tyler Stoup verifies Hazardous Material (HAZM...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 25, 2018) Machinist Mate 3rd class Tyler Stoup verifies Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) has been correctly stored aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washingto... More

Storekeeper 1st Class Edgar Ayke performs a takedown maneuver on Quartermaster Seaman Christopher Vernon during a non-lethal weapons training exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Storekeeper 1st Class Edgar Ayke performs a takedown maneuver on Quart...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 14, 2008) Storekeeper 1st Class Edgar Ayke performs a takedown maneuver on Quartermaster Seaman Christopher Vernon during a non-lethal weapons training exercise aboard the nuclear-powered a... More

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is underway during a partial lunar eclipse.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is underway during...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 26, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is underway during a partial lunar eclipse. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier, is... More

Quartermaster training aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Quartermaster training aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

At sea aboard USS George Washington Quartermaster 2nd Class James Wagoner (left) gives navigation instructions on the ships bridge to Quartermaster 3rd Class Christopher Amorant. Petty Officer Amorant is tempo... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Arriaga, from Houston, conducts a pre-flight safety check of the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Arriaga, from Hou...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 06, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Arriaga, from Houston, conducts a pre-flight safety check of the catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after securing an F/A-18C Hornet.

Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after secu...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Equipment) run to the foul line after securing an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, to the catapult aboard ... More

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2009) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Indonesian International... More

Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Mathew Felton hugs his family after being pinned in the hangar bay by his daughters during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Mathew Felton hugs his family after b...

NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 16, 2016) Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Mathew Felton hugs his family after being pinned in the hangar bay by his daughters during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washing... More

A RIM-7 ship-launched intercept aerial guided missile fires from a NATO Sea Sparrow launcher during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

A RIM-7 ship-launched intercept aerial guided missile fires from a NAT...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 09, 2008) A RIM-7 ship-launched intercept aerial guided missile fires from a NATO Sea Sparrow launcher during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)... More

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jasperangelo Quezon is greeted by his wife and new born child Upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jasperangelo Quezon is greeted by ...

NORFOLK, Va (Dec. 17, 2015) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jasperangelo Quezon is greeted by his wife and new born child Upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73... More

Sailors conduct a post-flight safety check of the catapults on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Sailors conduct a post-flight safety check of the catapults on the fli...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2013) Sailors conduct a post-flight safety check of the catapults on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Wash... More

Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) attach a cargo pendant to an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment at sea with USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187).

Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) attach a cargo pendant t...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 03, 2008) Sailors from Supply division aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) attach a cargo pendant to an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Chargers" of Helicopter An... More

Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time.

Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 laun...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2008) Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 launch from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for the last time. Carrier Air Wing 5 aircraft flew off Ki... More

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) heads out to sea after departing Naval Air Station North Island.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) heads out to sea a...

CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) heads out to sea after departing Naval Air Station North Island. George Washington will replace the the aircraft carrier USS ... More

Hull Technician 3rd Class Dennis Morrow, from Connorsville, Ind., welds a piece of metal in the ship fitter shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Hull Technician 3rd Class Dennis Morrow, from Connorsville, Ind., weld...

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 17, 2004) Hull Technician 3rd Class Dennis Morrow, from Connorsville, Ind., welds a piece of metal in the ship fitter shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norf... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alejandro Lazo, left, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), trains Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sofia Knight.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alejandro Lazo, left, a...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alejandro Lazo, left, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), trains Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling... More

An Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) is being fired for training aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

An Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) is being fired for training aboard t...

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 31, 2004) An Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) is being fired for training aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-m... More

Aviation Machinist Mate Airman Jeremy Fortaleza, left, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman John Sexton pressure wash the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73).

Aviation Machinist Mate Airman Jeremy Fortaleza, left, and Aviation Su...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 13, 2009) Aviation Machinist Mate Airman Jeremy Fortaleza, left, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman John Sexton pressure wash the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George... More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 flies above the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 04, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 flies above the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for deco... More

 Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73),

Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier US...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jun. 03, 2011) Capt. David A. Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), addresses crew members at the ship's Battle of Midway observance. George Washin... More

Sailors perform maintenance on a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway for UNITAS 2015.

Sailors perform maintenance on a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2015) Sailors perform maintenance on a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway for UNITAS 2015. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running an... More

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, conducts an ammunition onload with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship o...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 14, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, conducts an ammunition onload with the aircraft carrier USS George Was... More

Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) wait for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter

Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washing...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2011) Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) wait for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to deliver supplies during a vertical replenishment with t... More

Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Joey Rush escorts the remains of Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class John P. Lamson to be committed to the sea during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Joey Rush escorts the remains ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Joey Rush escorts the remains of Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class John P. Lamson to be committed to the sea during a burial-at-sea... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel rests on blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel rests on blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard during the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A section of the keel is lowered onto blocks at the Newport News Shipb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Judi Baldwin Release Status: Released to Public... More

Newport News Shipbuilding President  Edward J. Campbell instructs ship's sponsor, Barbara Bush, on where to hit a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the ship's commissioning.

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell instructs ship...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 21, 1990) Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell instructs ship's sponsor, Barbara Bush, on where to hit a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS Geo... More

Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as President George H.W. Bush looks on.

Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jul. 21, 1990) Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as President George H.W. Bush looks on. (U.S. Navy ph... More

A right side overhead view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight near Puerto Rico. Below the aircraft is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is on her shakedown cruise

A right side overhead view of an F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). The GW is conducting her shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

A right front side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). The WASHINGTON is conducting a shakedown cruise after commissioning on July 4th this year

Two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right rear overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the ship's shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

A right rear overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Right side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight with tailhooks down in preparation for landing on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) seen in the distant background

Right side view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the ship's shakedown cruise near Puerto Rico

An F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight ov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A right side overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) in-flight near Puerto Rico. Below the aircraft is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) which is conducting her shakedown cruise

A right side overhead view of two F-14B Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Stephen P. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) SH-3H Sea King heliopter takes off from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while the vessel is underway during sea trials off the coast of North Carolina

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouette of flight deck crew members watching as a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) SH-3H Sea King helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while the vessel is underway during sea trials off the coast of North Carolina

A silhouette of flight deck crew members watching as a Helicopter Anti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of the Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of the commander of Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7), bearing the squadron's name, "Knighthawks." VFA-136 is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of the Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in formation. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of three Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of two Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air left side view of two Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, armed with practice bombs, over a target area. The squadron is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

An air-to-air right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway during sea trials

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Todd Summerlin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for lifting by elevator to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Aircraft are being loaded aboard the vessel in preparation for its commissioning ceremony on July 4th

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for loading aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for loading aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

Crew members attach crane cables as a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

An MD-3A tow tractor positions a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the pier as the plane is readied for lifting by crane onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Aircraft are being lifted aboard the carrier in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

An MD-3A tow tractor positions a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is lowered by crane as it is loaded aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in preparation for the vessel's commissioning ceremony on July 4th

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is lowered by cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sokolowski Release Status: Release... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

A chief petty officer escorts First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, as she arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A chief petty officer escorts First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

J. Daniel Howard, acting secretary of the Navy, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

J. Daniel Howard, acting secretary of the Navy, speaks during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Lipscomb Release Status: Relea... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush delivers remarks during the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush delivers remarks during the commissioning ...

NORFOLK (Jul. 04, 1992) Ship's sponsor Barbara Bush delivers remarks during the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo) File# 920704-N-N0101-902

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mcclure Release Status: Releas... More

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), right, and the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) watch a flyover being conducted in honor of the GEORGE WASHINGTON's commissioning. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

Crowd members as well as crew members manning the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) watch a flyover taking place in honor of the GEORGE WASHINGTONs commissioning ceremony. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

Crowd members as well as crew members manning the rails aboard the nuc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

One of the last crew members boards the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as the ship comes to life during its commissioning ceremony

One of the last crew members boards the nuclear-powered aircraft carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 T. M. Lipscomb Release Status:... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is parked on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Avis Release Status: Released... More

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, salutes an officer aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, salutes an officer a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Richard Cheney, secretary of defense, poses for a photograph following the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Richard Cheney, secretary of defense, poses for a photograph following...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Connors Release Status: Relea... More

A large crowd listens to a speaker during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

A large crowd listens to a speaker during the commissioning ceremony o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David Miller Release Status: R... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. An A-6E Intruder aircraft is parked above the hangar bay on the flight deck

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: R... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney speaks during the commissioning ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Beall Release Status: Release... More

A crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) watches a flyover being conducted in honor of the occasion as crew members man the rails aboard the vesseel. F-14A Tomcat and A-6E Intruder aircraft are taking part in the flyover

A crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mcclure Release Status: Releas... More

Crew members prepare to set up an arresting barricade on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) during a crash and salvage exercise

Crew members prepare to set up an arresting barricade on the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig D. Mcclure Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

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