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GW departed Norfolk on maiden deployment May 20, 1994 will forever live in the memories of USS George Washington Sailors as the day they took their ship to sea for its first deployment. For thousands of crewmembers, it marked their first deployment as well. For the spouses, families and friends who gave unending support to their Sailors, the day was exciting, but proved for a tearful sendoff as their loved ones departed on a collision course with history. “We all feel very fortunate to be taking the world’s newest and most powerful aircraft carrier on its first forward deployment.” • CAPT Robert G. Sprigg “We all feel very fortunate to be taking the world’s newest and most powerful aircraft carrier on its first forward deployment,” Commanding Officer, CAPT Sprigg, said. George Washington began her deployment by serving as the centerpiece for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, an international event honoring those who fought so gallantly in the military operation that turned the tide against the Nazi war machine during World War II. “It’s fitting for our ship to have been the flagship for the commemoration of the greatest “...From-the-Sea” operation in history,” Sprigg said. “It’s also appropriate for our new ship to have commemorated the past as we continue to usher in the Navy’s future.” Prior to getting underway, George Washington was visited by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Boorda. Addressing the crew over the 1MC, Boorda spoke of the honor it was for George Washington to partici- pate in the commemoration of D-Day. The first aircraft carrier to deploy on his watch, Boorda said he’ll not soon forget the day America’s newest carrier put to sea on her maiden deployment. “There’s a new world disorder out there and we have to deal with it,” Boorda told the crew, summarizing the overall influence a ship of George Washington’s size and technological superiority would have on their deployment. As families, friends and loved ones lined Norfolk Naval Base’s pier 12, the crew cast off all lines, the ship's whistle blew, and the great ship George Washington was underway. Getting underway 9
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