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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: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:58 pm    Post subject: USS George Washington (CVN 73) - WestPac - 795th FWFD · Quote USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived its forward-deployed operating port of Yokosuka, Japan on 21 November 2008; ending her first deployment as a forward-deployed carrier having departed on 1 October 2008. Underway in the Western Pacific from 1 to 4 October 2008 and  the Sea of Japan on 5 October 2008. Sailors celebrated Hispanic American Heritage with a Hispanic dinner menu, Latino dance performance and a ceremony on the ship's forecastle Oct. 5. Celebrating cultural diversity is a way to help create and sustain a cultural awareness that values diversity and an environment where every individual prospers and contributes to the mission. George Washington anchored off the coast of Busan, Korea on 6 October 2008, operating in the Sea of Japan on 7 October 2008 and upon conclusion anchored off the coast of Busan, Korea from 8 to 9 October 2008. Sailors from George Washington ,USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participated in the annual Jagalchi Festival parade in Busan Oct. 9.The three ships were in port Busan participating in the International Fleet Review celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea (ROK). The Jagalchi Festival is held annually in the Jagalchi Seafood Market area during October. The festival consists of a parade, dance exhibition's, fireworks, an eel relay race and much more. Various other countries' sailors participated in the parade including Russian, Japanese, British, Australian, Chinese, Singapore, Indian and Royal Thai sailors along with the Republic of Korea's marines and navy;  wrapping up its first port visit Oct. 10, in Busan, South Korea, where Sailors participated in this year's International Fleet Review. Underway in the Western Pacific from 10 to 30 October 2008, by day, USS George Washington's (CVN 73) hangar bay emanates with the sounds of clanking metal and the mechanical humming most Sailors are used to. By night, a not-so-familiar shipboard sound has been filling the air – congas, timbales, and trombones – accompanied by the rhythmic stepping of feet and velvety Spanish lyrics and with the physical readiness test (PRT) around the corner, some Sailors admit they have begun to exercise a bit more frequently. Sailors returned from Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, Oct. 31 after participating in a medical/dental civil action project (MEDCAP/DENCAP). George Washington visited Apra Harbor, Guam from 31 October to 3 November 2008, underway in the Western Pacific on 4 November 2008, during which time the rock group Smash Mouth visited George Washington Nov. 4 and played a concert for the ship's crew as the ship headed to sea after a four-day port visit in Guam, followed by operations in the Western Pacific from 4 to 20 November 2008, completing its first bilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF and JASDF) Nov. 19. ANNUALEX 20G is the 20th annual exercise of its kind but the first for George Washington, which relieved USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) this summer as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.The exercise is designed to enhance the capabilities of both naval forces, for continued success in coordinated and bilateral operations in the defense of Japan, returning to Yokosuka after a successful two-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, which included stops in Busan, Republic of Korea and Guam as well as a major exercise with the Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces.The GW CSG is commanded by Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren embarked on the flagship USS George Washington (CVN 73) and includes Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Destroyer Squadron 15, USS Shiloh (CG 67) and USS Cowpens (CG 63). Most of CVW 5 returned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi Nov. 20 with the last aircraft returning as scheduled the next day. Also returning to Yokosuka were USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Stethem (DDG 63), and USS Mustin (DDG 89). "These past two months have been enormously productive and rewarding," said Wren. "USS George Washington's immediate participation in several exercises and events is a clear message of the dedication we have to security and stability in this region." The GW CSG's first stop on this deployment was Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) to participate in the ROK armed forces' 60th anniversary. Sailors also enjoyed new cultural experiences and volunteered for community relations projects. After a couple of weeks of intense air wing and shipboard training, the GW CSG's next stop was Guam, where Sailors enjoyed rest and relaxation. "We had a tremendously successful at-sea period during the last two months while we got to train with and learn about some of our closest allies in the region," said GW's Commanding Officer Capt. J. R. Haley. "Now we are very much looking forward to experiencing our new home and meeting the wonderful people of Japan after our short stay back in September." Her 10th deployment ended since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 and approximately the US Navy's 795th carrier FWFD. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=41041 GW Sailors Celebrate Hispanic-American Heritage Story Number: NNS081018-03 Release Date: 10/18/2008 5:42:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Barry Hirayama, USS George Washington Public Affairs USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, At Sea (NNS) -- USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors celebrated Hispanic American Heritage with a Hispanic dinner menu, Latino dance performance and a ceremony on the ship's forecastle Oct. 5. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40371 Sailors Participate in Jagalchi Festival Story Number: NNS081017-10 Release Date: 10/17/2008 7:16:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Harte, USS George Washington Public Affairs BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Sailors from USS George Washington (CVN 73), USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participated in the annual Jagalchi Festival parade in Busan Oct. 9. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40370 GW Wraps Up First Port Visit as Forward-Deployed Unit Story Number: NNS081017-08 Release Date: 10/17/2008 7:13:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Gomez, USS George Washington Public Affairs BUSAN, South Korea (NNS) -- USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW), the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, wrapped up its first port visit Oct. 10, in Busan, South Korea, where Sailors participated in this year's International Fleet Review. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40368 GW Sailors Spice Up Underway Free Time with Salsa Lessons Story Number: NNS081018-08 Release Date: 10/18/2008 6:02:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Gomez, USS George Washington Public Affairs USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, At Sea (NNS) -- By day, USS George Washington's (CVN 73) hangar bay emanates with the sounds of clanking metal and the mechanical humming most Sailors are used to. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40395 PRT: Work Outs During Work Ups Story Number: NNS081018-21 Release Date: 10/18/2008 11:14:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olivia Giger, USS George Washington Public Affairs USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, At Sea (NNS) -- With the physical readiness test (PRT) around the corner, some Sailors admit they have begun to exercise a bit more frequently. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40396 GW Medical Team Returns from Medical Mission in Cambodia Story Number: NNS081113-11 Release Date: 11/13/2008 5:57:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Kimber, USS George Washington Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Three USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors returned from Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, Oct. 31 after participating in a medical/dental civil action project (MEDCAP/DENCAP). http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40855 GW Sailors Share Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Students on Guam Story Number: NNS081106-07 Release Date: 11/6/2008 6:19:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Barry Hirayama, USS George Washington Public Affairs TALOFOFO, Guam (NNS) -- More than 100 USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group Sailors volunteered to participate in community relations (COMREL) activities during their Guam port visit Oct. 31-Nov. 3. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40736 Smash Mouth Gives 'All-Star' Performance on GW Story Number: NNS081106-08 Release Date: 11/6/2008 6:21:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos Gomez, USS George Washington Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The rock group Smash Mouth visited USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 4 and played a concert for the ship's crew as the ship headed to sea after a four-day port visit in Guam. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40737 GW CMC Proves Leadership Through Navy, Extracurricular Activities Story Number: NNS081107-06 Release Date: 11/7/2008 5:42:00 AM By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony R. Martinez, USS George Washington Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- While the band Smash Mouth played in the hangar bay of George Washington Nov. 4, USS George Washington's (CVN 73) Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Jeffrey R. Clark Sr. astonished Sailor's by performing on the drums with the band for one song. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40767 GW Strike Group Participates in Bilateral Exercise with Japanese Counterparts Story Number: NNS081122-15 Release Date: 11/22/2008 10:02:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Barry Hirayama, USS George Washington Public Affairs USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, At Sea (NNS) -- The George Washington Carrier Strike Group completed its first bilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF and JASDF) Nov. 19. ANNUALEX 20G is the 20th annual exercise of its kind but the first for USS George Washington (CVN 73), which relieved USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) this summer as the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=41043 GW Strike Group Returns to Yokosuka after West Pac Deployment Story Number: NNS081122-12 Release Date: 11/22/2008 9:48:00 PM By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Olivia Giger, USS George Washington Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GW CSG) returned to Japan Nov. 21 after a successful two-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, which included stops in Busan, Republic of Korea and Guam as well as a major exercise with the Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=41041 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   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 (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 CVN-73 – 2nd, 3rd & 7th (South/West Atlantic, Eastern & Western Pacific) Home Port Transfer to Japan CVW-17 AA 7 April 2008 27 May 2008 790 Home Port transfer to Yokosuka, Japan, UNITAS 49-08 and Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 Exercise 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 http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0759.htm USS Kauffman (FFG 59) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG59.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 (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 _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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