USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Story Archive
USS George H.W. Bush Completes Magnetic Treatment (4 March 2012)
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) successfully completed a magnetic treatment (DEPERM), March 1.
Leadership aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is emphasizing the importance of sexual assault prevention and response as part of an ongoing campaign intended to educate Sailors and boost awareness throughout the Navy.
Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic named the Assistant Navigator (ANAV) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the 2011 Ship Handler of the Year, March 28.
USS George H.W. Bush Receives Admiral Flatley Memorial Award (25 April 2012)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW 8) team was recognized as the recipients of the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award April 9, a safety award presented to the top aircraft carrier and associated air wing team.
USS George H.W Bush Completes Ammunitions Offload (25 April 2012)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) offloaded some of the ammunition it carried during its 2011 deployment March 21 in the first part of a two-part evolution.
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and Doro Bush Koch, the ship's sponsor, continued their support for children's literacy and strong military families by hosting a celebration of reading in the ship's hangar bay, May 16.
USS George H.W. Bush Receives Fleet's Top Honors (17 May 2012)
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) received the fleet's highest recognition for superior operational performance and excellence in safety during an awards ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, May 16.
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, June 4.
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) hosted the ship's namesake, former President George H.W. Bush, and his son, former President George W. Bush, for a promotion and reenlistment ceremony off the coast of Kennebunkport, Maine, June 10.
CVN 77 Begins Planned Incremental Availability (26 July 2012)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transited the Elizabeth River to Norfolk Naval Ship Yard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., July 25.
CVN 77 Starts Planned Incremental Availability (24 August 2012)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transited the Elizabeth River to Norfolk Naval Ship Yard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., July 25, marking the beginning of the ship's four-month planned incremental availability (PIA) period.
Back to Basics (24 October 2012)
Young Sailors, fresh out of boot camp, slipped quietly through the halls on their way to and from class. As they came upon the group of 14 USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) culinary specialists (CS) their eyes grew large and as they passed they offered up a respectful greeting.
George H.W. Bush 2012 Holiday Masquerade Party (20 November 2012)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) hosted its 2012 Holiday Masquerade Party at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, in Hampton, Va., Nov. 17.
CVN 77 Departs Shipyard on Time (3 December 2012)
After four months at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) are headed back out to sea after successfully completing a short-term upgrade and maintenance period, Dec. 1.
CVN 77 Completes Crew Certification (3 December 2012)
Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) led their ship out of the 2012 Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) on time Nov. 29.