Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Corey Tubb cleans and arranges tables in the new crew's mess aboard the pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Sailors began eating and sl More
Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Olga Reyesherrera and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Rubi Marte fill Thanksgiving dinner food bags aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Ge More
Machinist's Mates 2nd Class Randall G., Scott K. and Richard A. Hoffman, three brothers from Jasper, Ind., are part of the first crew of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) USS George H.W. Bush (C More
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jason I. Cho stands as the starboard quarter lookout while the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits to Naval Station Norfolk i More
The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) readies the flight deck in preparation to get underway. George H.W. Bush was underway Feb. 13-16 for Builder's Sea Trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass More
Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department's Jet Shop Sailors pose for a group photo after the successful completion of their first jet engine test aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). G More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) prepare to perform an aqueous film forming foam wash-down of the flight deck for the first time. George H.W. Bush was underway Feb. 13-16 for Bu More
Dorothy Bush Koch, foreground right, daughter of former President George H.W. Bush, learns about U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Recruit Corey Turner's, left, position as helmsman on the bridge of the aircraf More
Damage Controlman Fireman Holay Solomon recharges a self-contained breathing apparatus in Hangar Bay 2 of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb 2. USS George H.W. Bush is currently underway performing flight deck c More
Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW) Tom Howard, of U.S. Fleet Forces Command speaks to chief petty officers aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the chief's mess April 13. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speci More
U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, the Chief of Naval Operations, speaks during a Carrier Strike Group Two change of command ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) at Na More
U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, the Chief of Naval Operations, left, and chaplain Cmdr. Cameron Fish listen to Rear Adm. Nora W. Tyson, not pictured, the commander of Carrier Strike Group Two, speak at a change o More
USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) sails along USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during an ammunition transfer, Aug. 30. George H.W. Bush is taking on ammunition in preparation for its maiden deployment. George H.W. Bu More
Seaman Apprentice Alisa Cabrera heaves in a line aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy p More
U.S. Navy Chief Gunner's Mate Remon Peterson moves an empty ammunition crate during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 14, 2013. The George More
U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 3rd Class John Bransom, left, inspects ammunition on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Jan. 14, 2013, in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship conducted training a More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Gregory Darby signals to personnel aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during an ammunition onload aboard the aircraft carrie More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Joshua D. Scripter labels a box of damaged parts aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualifications in the More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Luiz Diaz signals to an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircr More
U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Bintz, wearing a San Francisco 49ers jersey, signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from Training Squadron (VT) 7 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Constance Grant, left, assists Operations Specialist 3rd Class Howard Tokheim in donning his MCU-2P gas mask during a chemical, biological, and radiological training exercise aboard t More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class William Moody, right, gives instruction to Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Randy Shuler, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airma More
The aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) sits at anchor during a port visit to Antalya, Turkey. George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater secu More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jerome Hamilton, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kenny Abadila fight a simulated fire during a general quarters training exercise aboard t More
Sailors from deck department secure the starboard anchor chain during a precision anchoring evolution aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operation More
Sailors assigned to the air department brace for shock on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a general quarters training exercise. George H.W. Bush is conducting traini More
Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters training exercise in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atl More
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jessica Guerra stands starboard lookout watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean March 20, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was underway More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Jacqueline Sarmiento, from Wailuku, Hawaii, left, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class James Edwards, from Columbus, Miss., and Aviation Boatswain's Mate More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Timothy Phillips, from Carrollton, Ga., moves a training aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is cond More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Talissa Peters, from Port St. Lucie, Fla., tests a sample of JP-5 in the fuel lab aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conduc More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Talissa Peters tests a jet fuel sample in the fuels lab aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 23, 2013, in the Atlantic Ocean. The More
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Dre Thompson prepares to ice a cake in the bake shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 24, 2013, in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was conduct More
A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft from the Redhawks of Training Squadron (VT) 21 taxies on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operatio More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Alora Witham, from Rensselaer, Ind., fills out a catapult log during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Donald Livingston, from Boiling Springs, Pa., yells basic self-defense instructions to a sailor whose eyes were exposed to oleoresin capsicum during force protection training aboard the More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Juan Castro operates a tractor during an aircraft movement in a hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocea More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Zacchaeus Ellis, from Madison, Miss., looks for surface and air contacts aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations More
Personnel move a U.S. Navy X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator aircraft in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 14, 2013, in the Atlantic Ocean. The George H.W. Bus More
Electrician's Mate 1st Class Allister J. Samuel, from Trinidad, left, and Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Samuel D. Jenkins, from Whitefield, N.C., measure the continuity of a divisional door in the hangar bay of More
Chef Instructor Bruce Piatek displays proper dicing techniques to culinary specialists during a cooking demonstration on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Mario Trevino, left, from San Antonio, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Keran Slusher, from San Diego, troubleshoot a fuel line for a firefight More
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Vinson, left, and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chase Martin trim the edges of the ship's Avenger Magazine aboard the aircraft carrier USS George More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Robert Mange from Naples, Fla., conducts periodic maintenance on mooring lines aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operatio More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jamare Smith, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Bryan Hunt paint the overhead in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Georg More
Damage Controlman Fireman Arjelis Gonzalez from New York, left, and Damage Controlman Fireman Alexandrea Jones from Moses Lake, Wash., conduct inventory in a damage control locker aboard the aircraft carrier US More
Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a general quarters training exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic More
Sailors carry a simulated victim during a mass causality training exercise in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atla More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Rickey Spencer stands watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it departs its home port of Naval Station Norfolk, Va., June 4, More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Nick Montgomery searches for small boats from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean June 4, 2013. The George H.W. More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean on June 5, 2013. The George H.W. Bus More
U.S. sailors don gas masks during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean July 13, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was underway conducting training an More
U.S. sailors participate in a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean July 15, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was underway conducting training and carrier More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Zachary Castillo steers an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter into position in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlant More
Sailors set up an emergency aircraft barricade during flight deck training drills aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a tailored ship's training availabilit More
Chief petty officers and first class petty officers participate in CPO 365 physical training on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a tailor More
U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Toby Rose performs preventive maintenance on an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Geor More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Aug. 5. George H.W. Bush is conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability More
U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Beglane, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Larry Schinning remove a panel from an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Sq More
Seaman Lyndon Cobin, from Sacramento, Calif., paints a handrail as an F/A-18 Hornet flies overhead aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting tailored ship's train More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Christopher Atkinson, from Jacksonville, Fla., moves training ordnance through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Jackie Kazziahand Darrius Griffin move training ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 8, 2013. The George H.W. Bush More
U.S. sailors treat a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 10, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was More
U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Josh Noah tunes his a guitar before a church service aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 11, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Freddy Rivera, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, cleans an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atla More
U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Robin Smith swabs the mess deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 12, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was conducting tail More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Terry Miller, left, from Houston, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Luke Legaspi, from Seattle, inspect training ordnance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77 More
U.S. sailors deploy a surface target during a live fire exercise aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 13, 2013. The Truxtun participated in a George H.W. Bush gro More
Sailors assigned to the Garudas of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 perform maintenance on an engine from an EA-6B Prowler in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W More
U.S. sailors participate in a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 15, 2013. The George H.W. Bush was conducting tailored ship's training ava More
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Jason George, from New York, assigned to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, stands watch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George More
U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Ivan A. Wilson loads ammunition onto a dual-mounted M-240 machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) Aug. 15, 2013. Th More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jenise Rivera, left, gives a shot to Personnel Specialist Seaman Felipe Gutierrez aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 27, 2 More
U.S. Navy Chief Electrician's Mate Daryle Urrea walks through side boys as they render honors after being promoted during the chief pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in More
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Mariana L. Carrasco, from Lima, Peru, processes travel claims aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the More
Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Bryant T. Tillman, left, from Amite, La., and Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin M. Cedillos, from Washington, verify travel receipts aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to Sailors before an all-hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in homeport conducting training o More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Audley Campbell, from Miami, grinds paint on a handrail aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operatio More
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) flies the homecoming pennant as it prepares to return from a regularly scheduled nine-month deployment. George H.W. Bush is returning to homeport in Norfolk, V More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Recruit Ricky Reese fuels an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nov More
Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Recruit Cameron Valencia, from Pico Rivera, Calif., grinds a deck ramp aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic More
Sailors perform scheduled maintenance on jet blast deflection panels on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in its home port conducting training operations More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Alexander Toma stands watch aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in support of ma More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Easi, right, participates in a level two oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray qualification aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is on More
A Turkish Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal commando dons a bomb suit aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a joint exercise with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12, More
The French navy frigate FS Cassard (D614) prepares to pass alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a scheduled exercise. George H.W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting mari More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Clark, right, from Sacramento, Calif., trains Seaman Clayton Jackson, from Minneapolis, as a landing signalman enlisted (LSE) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine More
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), right, makes its approach to a supply ship for an underway replenishment while the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) conducts a lifeguard station, More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Toro Melendez directs an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 during a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft c More
The aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), foreground, and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) steam in formation during a turnover of responsibility in the Gulf of Aden March 22, 2014. The George H.W. Bush More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Michael Goicoechea, from San Diego, assigned to the "Garudas" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, washes an EA-6B Prowler aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. More
Aerographer’s Mate Airman Taylor Kane, from Virginia Beach, Va., uses an anemometer to measure wind speed and direction aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting More
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) to perform a replenishment-at-sea. George H.W. Bush is supporti More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) turns starboard behind the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W More
Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effo More
Pilots assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a photo exercise. George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and thea More
Sailors sing and play instruments during a steel beach picnic aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group suppor More
ir Traffic Controller 2nd Class Christian Rushing, from Richmond Hill, Ga., supervises flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime securi More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting mar More