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USS George H.W. Bush holds change of command ceremony
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush held a change of command ceremony at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on June 21. Capt. Robert T. Bibeau, relieved Capt.
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USS George H.W. Bush sailors perform 3,000 hours of community service to honor ship's namesake
He called on Americans to serve as a "thousand points of light" in their communities through volunteer service. On Thursday, sailors from the ship which bears his name did just that. In honor of ...
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All About the Special Meaning of the Socks George H.W. Bush Will Wear to His 'Final Rest'
McGrath continued, “That legacy is now being carried, in part, by the brave, selfless men and women aboard [USS George H.W. Bush.]” On his 18th birthday in 1942, the Texas Republican enlisted ...
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This Aircraft Carrier Cannon Fires 4,500 Rounds a Minute
The Sea Wiz is the affectionate nickname given to a 20mm Vulcan Cannon on board the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier. It fires 4,500 rounds a minute, can hit a target five miles away and has ...