USS George Washington (CVN 73)
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Welcome aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Facebook Fan page, provided by the George Washington Public Affairs Office, a part of the U.S. Department of Defense. Please visit our official homepage at http://www.gw.navy.mil. The role of this page is to disseminate official information to internal and external audiences, increase understanding of the ship, her crew and their mission, and to encourage feedback on the same. The scope of this page is generic in nature, simply stated, to provide a pleasant, welcoming place to learn about USS George Washington, her crew and their mission.
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Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic has ordered the setting of Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 3 for Hampton Roads area Navy installations. Sailors and their families are encouraged to make preparations for possible destructive winds within the next 48 hours. While no evacuation has been ordered, everyone living in Hampton Roads should be familiar with which evacuation zone they live in.
What to Do Before the Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Hurricane Dorian is moving slowly, but that doesn't mean you should delay in preparing for any situation. Having a plan is key to ensuring you and your family are safe! Check out the tips below.
#ICYMI Ship’s Servicemen 2nd Class Maleah Sackett, assigned to the supply department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), threw the first pitch at a Norfolk Tides #baseball game. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Hutcheson)
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Please stay tuned for updates and prepare your families!
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout the month, we will be sharing tools and resources to promote awareness. If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911 or the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (press 1).
Inport Emergency Team
Each duty section’s Inport Emergency Team conducts drills to learn how to combat casualties and keep the ship and Sailors safe. Check out what our Sailors do to prepare for emergency situations! #training #IET #dontgiveuptheship
#Congratulations to the newest USS George Washington (CVN 73) lieutenant commander selects!
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What are you doing in preparation for the #weekend? Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Kenya Rocha, assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), sorts tank level indicators (TLIs). (@USNavy photo by MC3 Trey Hutcheson) #IAmNavalAviation
Join the USS George Washington (CVN 73) ASIST team on Sept. 7, 2019 for the 2019 Morning of Hope walk at 8 a.m. For morning information, ask an ASIST team member or search for @HamptonRoadsMorningofHope on Facebook.
#DYK that not all Sailors in RCOH work in their usual rate? Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Cody Wal, assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class #aircraftcarrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), uses a circular sander to remove parts of deck from the ship. (@USNavy photo by MC3 Trey Hutcheson) #airdepartment
"Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3..." Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Paul Valdez, left, and Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Victoria Hurlbut, assigned to the Nimitz-class #aircraftcarrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) combat systems department, use a multimeter tool to evaluate the voltage, current, and resistance of a general shipboard speaker. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Julie Vujevich) #combatsystems
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