The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) give former President George Bush a warm reception to the ship while operating in the Arabian Gulf. Bush was on a good will mission, visiting several Arab countries to express his gratitude for their participation in the Gulf War. He interrupted his busy schedule to thank the Sailors aboard the "Spirit of Freedom" for their support and continuing service in world events. USS George Washington departed its home port of Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 26 for a scheduled six-month deployment. Since that time, the crew has been supporting the peace keeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia before transiting the Suez Canal and changing its...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) give former President George Bush a warm reception to the ship while operating in the Arabian Gulf. Bush was on a good will mission, visiting several Arab countries to express his gratitude for their participation in the Gulf War. He interrupted his busy schedule to thank the Sailors aboard the "Spirit of Freedom" for their support and continuing service in world events. USS George Washington departed its home port of Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 26 for a scheduled six-month deployment. Since that time, the crew has been supporting the peace keeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia before transiting the Suez Canal and changing its area of operation. The rapid transition of the George Washington and Carrier Air Wing Seven continues to demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability of today's forward deployed naval forces.

Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR

Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate 3rd Todd Summerlin

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files