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Reading some history, late last nite. During the late years of the Fifties, seems like we had some 18 big deck CVs. Today, we have some 12 or 13 CVs. Granted that they carry a larger AC deck load, are physically larger, can go longer, etal. But the comfort of having a large CV force to Project the Sea Power Forward was the goal. Can we do the job today. I believe so. It is the iron in the ships and the steel in the Sailor back bone that make this happen.
Welcome aboard Newbie CV to the best Fleet Ever.
Semper Fi
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bump ba bump bump buuuump

that should clear some of the commercials

Smooth sailing with the wind always at her back. This should be the last tribute paid to the Bush family. (I hope)

USS George H. W. Bush Returns to Northrop for PSA

(Source: Northrop Grumman Corp.; issued June 18, 2009)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. ---- The nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), will be returning to Northrop Grumman Corporation for post-delivery maintenance work, also known as the ship's post shakedown availability (PSA).

The company's Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va., is the prime contractor for the work, which is valued at $72.6 million. A PSA is a typical availability in the early life of a carrier that allows the Navy and Northrop Grumman team to resolve any items that came up during trials and delivery and make any last-minute changes and upgrades.

"We have worked closely with our Navy partners during the planning period, sharing lessons learned and best practices, and are ready to begin the execution period of this contract," said Mike Shawcross, vice president for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's aircraft carrier construction programs. "The Shipbuilding team looks forward to continuing our close working relationship with the officers and crew aboard USS George H. W. Bush."

Work includes the installation of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) handling system and a new fresh water purification system. Other changes include compartment reconfigurations, combat system and radar equipment upgrades, and minor repairs. The work is scheduled to last through early 2010.

Named after America's 41st president, USS George H. W. Bush is the 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Its keel was laid Sept. 6, 2003; it was christened Oct. 7, 2006; commissioned Jan. 10, 2009 and delivered May 11, 2009.

Fair winds and following seas to the officers and crew of George H.W. Bush! May she serve long and proudly!

Half a year for fixups?!? She'll be ready a YEAR after commissioning??!?!? Is this typical?

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Originally posted by SeaBeePN:
Half a year for fixups?!? She'll be ready a YEAR after commissioning??!?!? Is this typical?

Pretty much so. I was on the Truman when we commissioned that ship. We were still at Newport News when I got there and moved to Norfolk about a month or so before commissioning. During that time, the ship's crew was limited in what they could do because any repairs etc were under contract by the builder. Once commissioned the ship's company had the reign of the ship and did a shake down cruise and so forth. This lasts about six months or so and then the ship goes back to the builder and any discrepancies noted durng the shakedown get tended to. This yard period can last several months and the ship did move back to Newport News for this period.

So yeah, this is typical.

Thank you for the reply and information. Greatly appreciated.