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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:32 pm    Post subject: CVN-73 Home Port Transfer to Japan - UNITAS 49-08-790th FWFD · Quote USS George Washington (CVN 73) with VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 assigned to CVW-7 embarked arrived San Diego on 27 May 2008, en route to its new home base in Yokosuka, Japan, with its crew of approximately 3,200 Sailors to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 Exercise in the Hawaiian operating area from June 29 through July 31.  GW participated in UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). GW relieved Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii between 7 to 27 August 2008, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 ended (April 7 to 27 May 2008) and approximately the US Navy's 790th carrier FWFD. The George Washington Strike group headed to the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF) to participate in Partnership of the Americas. Brazil, Argentina and the United States will conduct UNITAS 49-08 After approximately two months, the ship will continue on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 return to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut will remain in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. George Washington is scheduled to reach its destination in Japan in August. George Washington's replacement of Kitty Hawk is part of the Navy's long-range effort to routinely replace older ships assigned to the Navy's forward deployed Naval forces with newer or more capable platforms, and is part of an ongoing effort to consider the nature of all forward deployed forces when looking at the unpredictable security environment in the Western Pacific. The Kitty Hawk is scheduled be decommissioned later this year. The crew of George Washington gathered in Hangar Bay 2, April 13, to hear Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8, Rear Adm. Philip Hart Cullom talk about the strike group's upcoming mission. Cullom stressed the importance of building global maritime partnerships with South American nations during the Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2008 portion of the ship's current deployment. "We have a historic opportunity the next two months," Cullom said. "This is the first carrier strike group to participate in a robust joint task force type level exercise and interaction with multiple nations in South America." POA 2008 is designed to enhance maritime security in the Caribbean basin and other waters surrounding Central and South America by fully engaging with regional partners in the theater. The operations provide a chance for Sailors to learn how to be interoperable with South American partner navies in order to combat existing and emergent threats, further enhancing the Navy's maritime strategy. POA 2008 operations could range from combating narcotic and human smuggling, piracy and fisheries violations to dealing with environmental issues and providing humanitarian assistance in case of natural disasters. GW Commanding Officer, Capt. Dave Dykhoff added some inspirational words to further fire up the crew about their upcoming mission. "We are here to demonstrate our country's continuing commitment to our partners in South America," said Dykhoff. "No matter what you do on this ship, you're making a contribution to our operational capability and helping to write a big piece of our legacy." http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=36624 George Washington underway in the Western Atlantic 7 to 22 April 2008. Regional Security Education Program (RSEP) personnel were aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) April 7 - 17, 2008 and then were airlifted to USS Farragut (DDG 99) and USS Kauffman (FFG 59) to conduct training for their respective crews. George Washington arrives at Rio de Janeiro for a scheduled port visit participating in the opening ceremony for UNITAS 49-08 in Rio de Janeiro on April 22 April 2008, making approximately the US Navy's 790th carrier FWFD.   http://www.nasjax.navy.mil Commanded by Capt. Dave Dykhoff, the carrier will be the flagship for the George Washington Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Phil Cullom and comprised of: Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17; guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59); homeported in Norfolk, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 and the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99); homeported in Mayport, Fla. As of 27 May 2008: CVN-73 CO - Captain David C. Dykhoff CCSG 8 - Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, former Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers CDS 40 - Commodore – Not available CVW-17 - CO – Not available Squadrons – VFA-131; VFA-83; VFA-103; VFA-143; VAQ-132; VAW-121; VRC-40; VS-32; HS-15 USS George Washington Investigation Complete, Senior Leadership Relieved Story Number: NNS080730-13 Release Date: 7/30/2008 4:58:00 PM   From Commander Naval Air Forces Public Affairs NAVAL STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Robert F. Willard, issued a final endorsement to the investigation of a fire that occurred aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) on May 22. As directed by Adm. Willard, Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific, Vice Adm. Thomas J. Kilcline, Jr., relieved the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington (CVN 73), Capt. David C. Dykhoff, today due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command and his failure to meet mission requirements and readiness standards. As directed, Kilcline also relieved the George Washington Executive Officer, Capt. David M. Dober, for substandard performance. Capt. J.R. Haley, previously assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff to Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, has taken command of Washington. Haley commanded the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) from June 2005 to January 2008. Capt. Karl O. Thomas, who has been serving as executive officer of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) since July 2007, has been reassigned as George Washington's executive officer. The Chief of Naval Operations directed the Manual of Judge Advocate General investigation headed by the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The investigation determined that the likely cause of the fire was unauthorized smoking that ignited flammable liquids and other combustible material improperly stored in an adjacent space. The fire and the subsequent magnitude of the fire were the result of a series of human acts that could have been prevented. Specifically, the storage of 90 gallons of refrigerant compressor oil in an unauthorized space contributed to the intensity of the fire. The fire, which occurred in an unmanned Auxiliary Boiler Exhaust and Supply space, took approximately 12 hours to extinguish due to the location and geometry of adjacent spaces and ventilation systems that created a chimney effect. Thirty-seven Sailors were treated for minor injuries incurred during fire fighting efforts, with one Sailor requiring treatment for first and second degree burns. Approximately 80 out of over 3,800 total spaces aboard the carrier were damaged by the fire. The estimated cost of repairs to George Washington as a direct result of the shipboard fire is approximately $70 million. This includes cost for material and labor cost from the public and private sector ship repair activities. Repairs to George Washington are nearly complete and she will depart San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 21, with an arrival in Yokosuka, Japan expected in late September. George Washington's turnover with the U.S. Navy's last conventionally-powered aircraft carrier, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), will begin upon Kitty Hawk's arrival in San Diego on Aug. 7. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=38840 USS George Washington (CVN 73) with VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 assigned to CVW-7 embarked arrived San Diego on 27 May 2008, en route to its new home base in Yokosuka, Japan, with its crew of approximately 3,200 Sailors to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 Exercise in the Hawaiian operating area from June 29 through July 31.  GW participated in UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08) and will relieve Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 ended (April 7 to 27 May 2008) and approximately the US Navy's 790th carrier FWFD. http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12529#12529 Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN 73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF) .Brazil, Argentina and the United States will conduct UNITAS 49-08 After approximately two months, the ship will continue on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 return to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut will remain in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Either in San Diego, California or Hawaii, CVN-73 will relieve USS Kitty Hawk (CV-43), forward deployed in Japan.  CVN-73 CCSG, CDS and CVW will change to Kitty Hawks present CCSG, CDS and CVW.  If the transfer occurs in San Diego, California, then CVW and CVW-5 may not need to cross deck with CVW-5, arriving with Kitty Hawk to San Diego, California and would be the first time turning over duty as the forward deployed carrier occurred state side. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17, CVW-17 will return to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment http://www.nasjax.navy.mil Commanded by Capt. Dave Dykhoff, the carrier will be the flagship for the George Washington Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Phil Cullom and comprised of: Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17; guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59); homeported in Norfolk, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 and the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99); homeported in Mayport, Fla. Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight (CCSG 8) COMCARSTRIKGRU EIGHT http://www.ccsg8.navy.mil/default.aspx Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, former Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers http://www.ccsg8.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/adm.htm Chief of Staff Captain Stephen H. Kirby U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command http://www.cusns.navy.mi Focus on Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command http://www.navy.mil/local/cusns Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=100 COMDESRON (CDS 40) Commander Destroyer Squadron DESRON 40 Focus on Destroyer Squadron 40 http://www.navy.mil/local/desron40 Destroyer Squadron 40 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=494 Formerly known as Destroyer Squadron Six and based in Pascagoula, Miss., DESRON 40 has relocated to Mayport. The Squadron's new command structure better reflects its mission as the tactical destroyer squadron for NAVSO. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/desron6.htm Destroyer Squadron 40 ships’ support POA 08 operations. These operations are conducted April to October throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Commodore Chief of Staff DESRON 40 SHIPS USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) "Relentless Fighting Sprints" http://www.sherman.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg98.htm USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01098.htm USS FORREST SHERMAN is the 48th ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Aegis guided missile destroyers and the second ship in the Navy named after Admiral Forrest P. Sherman. LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL-44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG-98. DDG-98 has been deployed since June 1 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl44.navy.mil USS Farragut (DDG 99) "PREPARED FOR BATTLE" http://www.farragut.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Farragut (DDG 99) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg99 USS Farragut (DDG 99) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=429 USS Farragut (DDG 99) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg99.htm USS Farragut (DDG 99) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01099.htm USS FARRAGUT is the 21st Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the fifth ship in the Navy named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL 44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG 99 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl44.navy.mil USS Kauffman (FFG 59) "Always in the Lead" http://www.kauffman.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Kauffman (FFG 59) http://www.navy.mil/local/ffg59 USS Kauffman (FFG 59) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=380 USS Kauffman (FFG 59) Photos USS Kauffman (FFG 59) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG59.HTM http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0759.htm USS KAUFFMAN is the 28th "long hull" - version in the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and she is one of the last frigates of the Navy built in the 20th century. LAMPS SH-60B from HSL-42 Detachment 7, embarked onboard FFG 59 assigned to Destroyer Squadron 40 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl42.navy.mil COMCARAIRWING (CVW-17) http://www.gonavy.jp/CVW-AAf.html http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/cvw17.htm Commanding Officer Deputy Commander Command Master Chief CMDCM STRKFITRON 143 (VFA-143) (AG) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/vf-143.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), the Pukin' Dogs, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 103 (VFA-103) (AG) http://www.vfa103.navy.mil Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), the Jolly Rogers, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18F Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 83 (VFA-83) (AG) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/vfa-83.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 83  (VFA-83), the Rampagers, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18C (N) Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 131 (VFA-131) (AG) http://www.nasoceana.navy.mil/vfa131/index.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131), the Wildcats, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18C (N) Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm VAQRON 132 (VAQ-132) http://www.vaq132.navy.mil Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron ONE THREE TWO, the Scorpions, flies the venerable EA-6B Prowler. Based on the A-6 Intruder, the EA-6B operates as an anti-radar, jamming platform. VAQ-131 is based at NAS Whidbey Island, in Whidbey Island, WA. CARAEWRON 121 (VAW-121) (AG) http://www.vaw121.navy.mil Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO ONE, the Bluetails, is the Air Wing's airborne early warning squadron. Performing airborne early warning and command/control missions, the E-2C Hawkeye is a twin-turboprop based out of NAS, Norfolk VA. HELANTISUBRON 15 (HS-15) http://www.hs15.navy.mil Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Two, the Red Lions, is CVW-7's helicopter squadron. Performing a variety of combat search and rescue operations, as well as air transport and sea combat. HS-2 flies the SH-60F/HH-60H and is based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. SEACONRON 22 (VS-22) " Checkmates " S-3B Viking http://www.vs32.navy.mil Sea Control Squadron THREE TWO is based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. FLELOGSUPPRON 40 DET 2 (VRC-40 DET) VRC-40 DET. http://www.vrc40.navy.mil Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO, the Rawhides, is the Air Wing's carrier onboard delivery detachment. VRC-40 DET.provides air transport service to and from the carrier. Flying the C-2 Greyhound, VRC-40 DET.is based out of NAS, Norfolk VA. http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vrc30 As of 24 May 2006: George Washington (CVN 73) with CVW-17 embarked arrived Norfolk Va. 24 May 2006 with more than 6,500 Sailors; ending her second Caribbean Sea deployment, for two months of training and joint military exercises as part of U.S. Southern (SOUTHCOM) Command's "Partnership of the Americas" deployment, enhancing regional maritime security and strengthened ties through operations and exercises with Caribbean and Latin American partner nations, providing the opportunity for U.S. and other forces to operate in a multinational environment, refine coordination, and improve interoperability. Her eighth deployment since her commission 4 July 1992. Underway in the Atlantic from 4 to 12 April 2006, USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Monterey (CG 61), ships from Destroyer Squadron 40, joined GW in the George Washington Carrier Strike Group April 4. USS Underwood (FFG 36), homeported in Mayport, Fla., already at sea performing escort duties, joined the GW CSG in the Caribbean Sea at a later date. John C. Stennis (CVN-74). As of 26 July 2004: On 26 July 2004, George Washington with CVW-17 embarked arrived Norfolk, Va. , ending her sixth Mediterranean Sea deployment (13th voyage) operating with the 6th Fleet, her sixth Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of Operation Vigilant Resolve, Summer Pulse 04 and Operation Iraqi Freedom on the US Navy’s 75th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating with the 5th Fleet and Central Command operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet., while U.S. Naval Forces Central Command operational control extends to the Indian Ocean following the war with Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), with the Commander, 7th Fleet, serving as naval component commander for Central Command. Her seventh deployment since her commission 4 July 1992. GWSTRKGRU / GWCSG - George Washington strike group is comprised of Carrier Air Wing 7; Cruiser Destroyer Group 2 and Destroyer Squadron 28, consisting of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); guided-missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and USS Ross (DDG 71); USS Toronto (FFH 333); guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55); replenishment ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6); and attack submarines.   USS George Washington (CVN-73) Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site – 379 http://gw.ffc.navy.mil USS George Washington Investigation Complete, Senior Leadership Relieved Story Number: NNS080730-13 Release Date: 7/30/2008 4:58:00 PM   From Commander Naval Air Forces Public Affairs NAVAL STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Robert F. Willard, issued a final endorsement to the investigation of a fire that occurred aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) on May 22. As directed by Adm. Willard, Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific, Vice Adm. Thomas J. Kilcline, Jr., relieved the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington (CVN 73), Capt. David C. Dykhoff, today due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command and his failure to meet mission requirements and readiness standards. As directed, Kilcline also relieved the George Washington Executive Officer, Capt. David M. Dober, for substandard performance. Capt. J.R. Haley, previously assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff to Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, has taken command of Washington. Haley commanded the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) from June 2005 to January 2008. Capt. Karl O. Thomas, who has been serving as executive officer of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) since July 2007, has been reassigned as George Washington's executive officer. The Chief of Naval Operations directed the Manual of Judge Advocate General investigation headed by the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The investigation determined that the likely cause of the fire was unauthorized smoking that ignited flammable liquids and other combustible material improperly stored in an adjacent space. The fire and the subsequent magnitude of the fire were the result of a series of human acts that could have been prevented. Specifically, the storage of 90 gallons of refrigerant compressor oil in an unauthorized space contributed to the intensity of the fire. The fire, which occurred in an unmanned Auxiliary Boiler Exhaust and Supply space, took approximately 12 hours to extinguish due to the location and geometry of adjacent spaces and ventilation systems that created a chimney effect. Thirty-seven Sailors were treated for minor injuries incurred during fire fighting efforts, with one Sailor requiring treatment for first and second degree burns. Approximately 80 out of over 3,800 total spaces aboard the carrier were damaged by the fire. The estimated cost of repairs to George Washington as a direct result of the shipboard fire is approximately $70 million. This includes cost for material and labor cost from the public and private sector ship repair activities. Repairs to George Washington are nearly complete and she will depart San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 21, with an arrival in Yokosuka, Japan expected in late September. George Washington's turnover with the U.S. Navy's last conventionally-powered aircraft carrier, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), will begin upon Kitty Hawk's arrival in San Diego on Aug. 7. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=38840 GW Welcomes Nearly 600 New Shipmates From Kitty Hawk Story Number: NNS080819-14 Release Date: 8/19/2008 4:23:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dave Reynolds, USS George Washington Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors welcomed nearly 600 new shipmates Aug. 12 as former USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Sailors reported to their new ship. Representatives from nearly every shipboard department manned tables in the ship's hangar bay, streamlining what could have been a very time-consuming check-in process. GW sponsors were on hand to meet the new Sailors and guide them through the line, also helping to fill out necessary paperwork. Between 150-200 Sailors were able to check in each day, thanks to the "assembly line," as Senior Chief Personnel Specialist (SW/AW) Daniel Sanchez, GW's administrative department's leading chief petty officer, called it. "It's geared towards getting Sailors properly checked in as quickly as possible," Sanchez said. He said that Sailors were able to complete about 90 percent of the check-in process, as well as meet members of the GW chain of command and some new shipmates, in less than an hour. "Each department, especially those that gained Sailors, played a huge role in making this successful," Sanchez said. "However, [our] admin department plays the lead. Sailors have to come through us to ensure that all their paperwork is in line and to get them entered into the ship's [administrative] system." Sanchez said that coordination was the biggest challenge. "You have so many moving pieces that need to fit together just for one single event," he said. "You could compare it to planning a concert — you have to book the band, print the tickets, rent a venue and set up chairs. There are a lot of different things to plan for." Administrative Department Sailors had a chance to prepare soon after the ship arrived in San Diego in late May. More than 70 new Sailors checked in May 31. "It did wonders as far as planning," Sanchez said. "It was definitely a good learning experience for us. We were able to take some information and use it toward this actual cross-deck. There were lessons learned and we got a very good idea of how to make this bigger transition run smoother." With a complete crew on board, GW is getting ready to head to Japan as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=39208 CNO Visits USS George Washington Story Number: NNS080820-14 Release Date: 8/20/2008 6:01:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Gomez, USS George Washington Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, visited USS George Washington (CVN 73) at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Aug. 19, to address the crew and take questions as the ship prepares to get underway for Yokosuka, Japan. Upon deployment to the 7th Fleet area of operations in the Western Pacific, George Washington will become the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, replacing USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), the Navy's last diesel-powered aircraft carrier. "Now you really are the ambassadors of the United States Navy and ambassadors of the United States," said Roughead, a former George Washington Carrier Strike Group commander. "I know this ship. I know the crew. And you are going to do an absolutely superb job." More than 500 Kitty Hawk Sailors and 1,800 Carrier Air Wing 5 Sailors have moved aboard George Washington since Kitty Hawk returned to San Diego Aug. 8. Kitty Hawk, the Navy's oldest active-duty warship, will decommission early next year after 47 years of service, 10 of which have been in Japan. The CNO commended the George Washington crew on their firefighting efforts during a fire May 22, and the subsequent 55,000 man days of repairs performed by crew and the civilian workforce at North Island since the ship arrived here May 27. "You have done an absolutely incredible job," Roughead said to George Washington's crew during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay. "This ship was tested, but you fought valiantly and effectively." Before leaving, Roughead and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr. answered questions from the crew ranging from sea-shore rotations to recent world current events. Campa fielded a number of questions including one related to a recent newspaper article about the use of shipmate in an unflattering way. "I think that the term 'shipmate' is something honorable and it's something that each one of you earns. It should be something to be very proud of," Campa said. The visit is the last stop in CNO and MCPON's 10-day tour world tour, which included stops in Bahrain, Iraq, Afghanistan, Singapore and Hawaii. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=39227 The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) with her crew of approximately 5,500 Sailors departed San Diego Aug. 21, to begin her journey to Yokosuka, Japan to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. Commanded by Capt. John R. Haley, GW became the flagship for the Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren last week after he and his staff moved to GW from Kitty Hawk. "The transition had been tremendously smooth and it's clear that we're passing an enormous milestone towards reaching USS George Washington's ultimate forward deployment assignment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans," said Wren. "We are particularly excited to foster a new era in our long-standing relationship with our host nation of Japan and the city of Yokosuka." This will be the first time GW gets underway with CTF 70, Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW 5) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. GW will be the permanent flagship for CTF 70 while GW is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Task Force 70 is the Carrier Strike Group component of Battle Force Seventh Fleet, also led by Wren. In the past, the task force has been centered on USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), which will soon head to Bremerton, Wash. to decommission from naval service next year after 48 years on active duty. The security environment in the Western Pacific region requires the United States to station the most capable ships forward for deterrence and the best possible response times for maritime and joint force operations. The forward deployment of GW ensures the ability of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, to fulfill the U.S. Government's commitment to the defense of Japan, and the maintenance of international peace and security in the Far East in support of mutual cooperation and security. This posture also brings our most capable ships with the greatest amount of striking power and operational capability in the timeliest manner. GW's replacement of Kitty Hawk is part of the Navy's long range effort to routinely replace older ships assigned to the Navy's forward-deployed forces with newer or more capable platforms. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=39259 USS George Washington (CVN 73) underway in the Pacific from 21 to 26 August 2008. USS George Washington Departs for Japan Story Number: NNS080821-05 Release Date: 8/21/2008 4:08:00 PM From USS George Washington Public Affairs The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) with her crew of approximately 5,500 Sailors departed San Diego Aug. 21, to begin her journey to Yokosuka, Japan to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=39259 USS George Washington (CVN 73) underway in the Pacific from 21 to 26 August 2008. CVN-73 CO - Captain J.R. Haley, former Captain David C. Dykhoff CCSG 5 - Commander Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren CDS 15 - Commodore Captain Mark Montgomery, former Captain Robert P. Girrier CVW-5 CO - Captain Michael S. White Squadrons - VFA-102; VFA-27; VFA-192; VFA-195; VAQ-136; VAW-117; HS-14; VRC-30 DET.5 USS George Washington (CVN-73) – 61st - Present ––Up dated 26 August 2008 http://gw.ffc.navy.mil   Commanding Officer Captain J.R. Haley, former Captain David C. Dykhoff http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWCommandingOfficer.htm   Executive Officer Captain Karl O. Thomas, former Captain David M. Dober, former Captain Kent D. Whalen http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWExecutiveOfficer.htm   Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW) Master Chief Jeffery R. Clark Sr., former Master Chief David A. Rudd http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWCMC.htm Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 (CCSG 5) COMCARSTRIKGRU FIVE http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/index.html The Forward Deployed Naval Forces of Carrier Strike Group Five http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/history.html Task Force 70 is the Carrier Strike Group component of Battle Force Seventh Fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Richard B. Wren. It is centered on the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and the embarked Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW-5). Admiral Wren also commands Surface Combatant Force Seventh Fleet (or Task Force 75) comprised of Aegis Cruisers USS SHILOH (CG 67) and USS COWPENS (CG 63) and the seven assigned ships of Destroyer Squadron FIFTEEN (CDS-15). KITTY HAWK and the nine surface combatant ships operate out of Yokosuka, Japan, while Carrier Air Wing FIVE operates out of Atsugi, Japan, when not embarked on the KITTY HAWK. Together, they form the critical combat elements of the U.S. Seventh Fleet as the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed and largest carrier strike group, designated Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5). CSG5 forces have a higher operational tempo and are an average of 17 steaming days closer to locations in Asia than naval forces based in the continental United States. As Commander of Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Admiral Wren has operational control of all carrier strike groups and surface combatants that deploy or transit through the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility. CTF 70 is preparing to transfer to the USS George Washington(CVN73) and carry on our duties as the nations Forward Deployed Command Task Force. http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/history.html Commander Commander Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/commander.html   Chief of Staff Captain Barry L. Bruner http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/cos.html   MASTER CHIEF GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (SURFACE WARFARE) GSCM Master Chief Napier MICHAEL A. NAPIER http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/cmc.html   COMDESRON FIFTEEN (CDS 15) Commander Destroyer Squadron Fifteen DESRON FIFTEEN http://www.desron15.navy.mil/default.aspx DESRON FIFTEEN - PACIFIC - PAST/PRESENT Commodore Captain Mark Montgomery, former Captain Robert P. Girrier http://www.desron15.navy.mil   Chief of Staff Commander Thomas W. Tedesso DESRON FIFTEEN SHIPS http://www.desron15.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/shipscorrected.htm USS Lassen (DDG-82) http://www.lassen.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Lassen (DDG 82) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg82 USS Lassen (DDG 82) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=274 USS Lassen (DDG 82) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg82.htm USS Lassen (DDG 82) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01082.htm Oscar Austin-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Lassen, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 505.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.lassen.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) http://www.curtis-wilbur.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg54.htm USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01054.htm Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Curtis Wilbur, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.curtis-wilbur.navy.mil/default.aspx USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) http://www.mccain.navy.mil/default.aspx USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg56.htm USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01056.htm Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS John s. McCain, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303officers and enlisted personnel . http://www.mccain.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) http://www.vandegrift.navy.mil USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG48.HTM USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0748.htm Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Fitzgerald, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.fitzgerald.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Stethem (DDG-63) http://www.stethem.navy.mil/default.aspx   Focus on USS Stethem (DDG 63) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg63 USS Stethem (DDG 63) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=273 USS Stethem (DDG-63) History http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01063.htm USS Stethem (DDG-63) Photos http://navysite.de/dd/ddg63.htm Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Stethem, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.stethem.navy.mil/default.aspx   USS Mustin (DDG-89) http://www.mustin.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Mustin (DDG 89) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg89 USS Mustin (DDG-89) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=343 USS Mustin (DDG-89) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg89.htm USS Mustin (DDG-89) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01089.htm FLT IIA Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer The USS Mustin, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 509 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 9,200 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 313 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.mustin.navy.mil/default.aspx USS McCampbell (DDG-85) http://www.mustin.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS McCampbell (DDG 85) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg85 USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=109 USS McCampbell (DDG 85) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg85.htm USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01085.htm FLT IIA Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer The USS McCampbell, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 509 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 9,200 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 313 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.mustin.navy.mil/default.aspx Former Ships: USS Gary (FFG 51) http://www.gary.navy.mil   USS Gary (FFG 51) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG51.HTM USS Gary (FFG 51) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0751.htm Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided missile frigate. USS Gary is 445 feet in length, has a beam of 45 feet and displaces 4,100 tons fully loaded. The ship has a normal compliment of 290 officers and enlisted personnel. Its maximum speed is 29 knots. http://www.gary.navy.mil   USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) http://www.vandegrift.navy.mil   USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG48.HTM USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0748.htm Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided missile frigate. USS Vandegrift is 445 feet in length, has a beam of 45 feet and displaces 4,100 tons fully loaded. The ship has a normal complement of 290 officers and enlisted personnel. Its maximum speed is 29 knots. http://www.vandegrift.navy.mil   Surface Combatant Force Seventh Fleet (Task Force 75) Ships include PHIBRON FIFTEEN Ships Kitty Hawk and USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS Shiloh (CG 67). http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/CTF70ships.html Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=37 USS Cowpens (CG 63) http://www.cowpens.navy.mil USS Cowpens (CG 63) History http://www.navysite.de/cg/cg63.html USS Cowpens (CG 63) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1163/040163.htm USS COWPENS is the 17th TICONDEROGA class guided missile cruiser and the fifth ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. USS Shiloh (CG 67) http://www.shiloh.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Shiloh (CG 67) History http://navysite.de/cg/cg67.html USS Shiloh (CG 67) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1167/040167.htm USS SHILOH is the 21st cruiser in the TICONDEROGA class and the seventh ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. COMCARAIRWING FIVE (CVW-5) https://www.cvw5.navy.mil Commanding Officer Captain Michael S. White Deputy Commander Captain Myers Command Master Chief CMDCM Gary McClure STRKFITRON 102 (VFA-102) "DIAMONDBACKS" - Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO TWO VFA-102 Diamondbacks' F/A-18 F SUPER HORNETS are the Navy’s new long-range, multi-mission, all-weather strike fighter. The SUPER HORNET can conduct day/night air-to-air/air-to-ground missions, strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter-escort, close air support, suppress enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control and refueling. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/vfa-102   STRKFITRON 27 (VFA-27) "ROYAL MACES" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron TWO SEVEN VFA-27 Royal Maces' F/A-18E SUPER HORNETS can carry up to 17,000 lbs. of weapons, including Sparrow III and Sidewinder missiles. On a fighter mission, the HORNET's takeoff weight may be as high as 36,710 lbs., and on an attack mission it may be as much as 49,224 lbs. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VFA-27/index.html   STRKFITRON 192 (VFA-192) "WORLD FAMOUS GOLDEN DRAGONS" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE TWO VFA-192 Golden Dragons' F/A-18C HORNETS are all-weather fighters and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 C HORNET is the nation's first strike-fighter. The F/A-18C is a twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/cvw5/VFA-192/index.htm   STRKFITRON 195 (VFA-195) "DAMBUSTERS" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE VFA-195 Dambusters' F/A-18C HORNETS are both fighter and attack aircraft. Superb flight characteristics and payload versatility make it a true force multiplier -- whether attacking targets with the strike force, or, with a change in weapons payload, flying overhead as an air interceptor. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/cvw5/VFA195/index1.htm   VAQRON 136 (VAQ-136) "GAUNTLETS" EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron ONE THREE SIX VAQ-136 Gauntlets' EA-6B PROWLERS are used for electronic warfare support of the strike force. The PROWLER’s sensitive receivers and high-powered electronic jammers enable its four-person crew to confuse enemy radar and radio equipment. The PROWLER is one of the most expensive planes in the air wing. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VAQ136/html%20docs   CARAEWRON 115 (VAW-115) "LIBERTY BELLS" E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE FIVE VAW-115 Liberty Bells' E-2C HAWKEYES are the eyes of the air wing. The HAWKEYE’s electronic dome allows its five-person air crew to provide air intercept information, attack mission data, air traffic control instructions, and offer search-and-rescue assistance. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/vaw-115   FLELTACSUPPRON 30 DET 5 (VRC-30 DET 5) "THE PROVIDERS" C-2A Greyhound Fleet Tactical Support Squadron THREE ZERO DET FIVE VRC-30 DET 5 Passwords' C-2A GREYHOUNDS, or Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD), are a welcome sight to the Kitty Hawk crew. In addition to bringing people, parts and supplies aboard, it is the primary means to bring mail from family members and friends ashore. https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VRC-30Det5/Det5_Home.html   Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/Atsugi_new/index_Tenant.html   USS George Washington (CVN-73) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn73 USS George Washington (CVN-73) Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=48 - 379A USS George Washington (CVN-73) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/73.htm Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=18 Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html References:  1, 72, 76, 84A, 382, 517, 527, 528, 531, 532, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540,  541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 547, 550, 555, 456, 557, 676, 681F & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. 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