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The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (bottom), the conventional carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) (center), and the US Navy's Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34) (top), cruise the waters of the Mediterranean during turnover operations. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) breaks away from the Navy's conventional carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) for operations in the Adriatic Sea, following turnover operations in the Mediterranean. George Washington, commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

Crewmen on board the US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) move quickly to transfer cargo during turnover operations with the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) (background) in the western Mediterranean Sea. Commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, George Washington is nearing completion of her second scheduled deployment since her commissioning, while Enterprise returns to sea for her first scheduled deployment in several years

The U.S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to transfer fuel to the Spruance Class Destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968), as a CH-46 Sea Knight from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) delivers ordnance to Washingtons flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) in the Western Atlantic Ocean, January 29, 1996. USS George Washington Battle Group is commanded by RADM Henry Giffen and is currently enroute to the Mediterranean Sea for a scheduled six-month deployment. While there, they will patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO peace keeping mission, Operation Joint Endeavor

The US Navy's conventional powered aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) (bottom) and the nuclear powered carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (top) cruise the waters of the Mediterranean during turnover operations. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

Two US Navy Aviation Ordnancemen on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) take a break from ordnance handling evaluations to view the carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) during turnover operations in the western Mediterranean Sea. Commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, the George Washington is nearing completion of her second scheduled deployment since her commissioning, while the Enterprise returns to sea for her first scheduled deployment in several years

Crew members in the hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand by to receive ships stores from the Military Sealift ship USNS San Diego (TAFS 6) while operating in the central Mediterranean, March 11, 1996. Commanded by CAPT Malcolm P. Branch, USS George Washington is currently on a scheduled six-month deployment, and has operated in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led peace keeping mission Operation Decisive Endeavor

US Navy Sailors prepare cargo for transfer from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) during turnover and transfer operations with the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) (background) in the western Mediterranean. Commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, George Washington is nearing completion of her second scheduled deployment since her commissioning, while Enterprise returns to sea for her first scheduled deployment in several years

A crewman on the flight deck of US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) extends a cargo line to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during turnover and transfer operations with the carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) (not shown) in the western Mediterranean Sea. Commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, George Washington is nearing completion of her second scheduled deployment since her commissioning, while Enterprise returns to sea for her first scheduled deployment in several years

Crew members from US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Weapons Department, move stores from the flight deck as a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC 8) makes another delivery during turnover operations between George Washington and the conventional aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) (not shown) in the Mediterranean Sea. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

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Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR

Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Todd Summerlin, USN

Release Status: Released to Public

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Known as the "Phrog", the Sea Knight was used in all U.S. Marine operational environments between its introduction during the Vietnam War. The type's longevity and reputation for reliability led to mantras such as "phrogs phorever" and "never trust a helicopter under 30". During the 1940s and 1950s, American rotorcraft manufacturer Piasecki Helicopter emerged as a pioneering developer of tandem-rotor helicopters; perhaps the most famous of these being the piston-powered H-21 "Flying Banana", an early utility and transport helicopter. During 1955, Piasecki was officially renamed as Vertol Corporation (standing for vertical take-off and landing); it was around this time that work commenced on the development of a new generation of tandem rotor helicopter. During 1956, the new design received the internal company designation of Vertol Model 107, or simply V-107; this rotorcraft differed from its predecessors by harnessing the newly developed turboshaft engine instead of piston-based counterparts. In 1960, American Boeing acquired Vertol and in 1961, it was announced that Boeing Vertol had been selected to manufacture its model 107M for the U.S. Marine Corps. Following the Sea Knight's first flight in August 1962, the military designation was changed to CH-46A.

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label_outline Explore Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight, Turnover Operations, Weapons Department

A U.S. Navy HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the"Nightdippers"of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 5, departs the flight deck aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during turnover with the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, Oct. 31, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Dale Miller) (Released)

Flight deck personnel aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) prepare an F/A-18C Hornet from the Knighthawks of Fighter Attack Squadron One Three Six (VFA-136) for a mission over Bosnia Herzegovina. The USS George Washington is commanded by CAPT Malcolm P. Branch and is operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led Operation Decisive Endeavor

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fight Falcon aircraft Crew CHIEF assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), prepares to launch his aircraft Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL) while performing alert duties at Detachment 1, in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

With F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing in the background, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Daniel Toay, USAF, 148th Maintenance Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard, stands vigilant outside one of the Wing's restricted areas on September 27, 2001. MSGT Toay volunteered to perform additional duties as a security augmentee in addition to his normal Maintenance responsibilities. MSGT Toay is one of approximately 25 members of the unit augmenting existing security forces at the 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Stewart, a rifleman with

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Allen J. Anderson (right) conducts watch turnover with ENSIGN Joshua W. Christie (left) aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). The IWO JIMA deployed in the Mediterranean Sea supports Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class (AW) Amanda M. Williams) (Released)

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tommy Miller, USAF, member of the First Term AIRMAN Center (FTAC), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, performs one of the duties of the Base Appearance Team (BAT). Base appearance is one of the responsibilities of First Team AIRMAN. FTAC is a two-week program that provides commanders and supervisors with mission-ready airmen by completing base in processing, and familiarizing them with base support functions and services

US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN David Chamberlin performs a safety check on a rack of 500 pound Glide Bombs (GBU-12's) on the flight deck of the US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington, commanded by US Navy Captain Malcolm P. Branch, is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean, and has been operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during the joint service Exercise Ocean Venture '93

TSgt Stephen Cox takes over crew supervisor duties at the 3rd Combat Communications Groups radar approach control (RAPCON) shift change

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft heads for the setting sun during a flight off of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).

Members of the old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand at ease during a ceremony commemorating George Washington's 255th birthday

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