George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Da 130 ifter impressive perfromances in the 4i m Gulf where the GIV C VW- 7 team pi I a major part in Operation Southern H, the ship once again steamed past lln m ow shores of the Suez Canal. A, d lay the noticeably rougher water but c, temperatures of the Mediterranean .S; The crew seemed visibly relaxed J tg the second transit, and more ini' d to enjoy the scenery and reflect upon they had accomplished. Suez Canal 215

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r The Suez Canal... the second time 214 Suez Canal

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Fun Day II Although there was an occasional football tossed on the flight deck. Fun Day 11 was by and large a below decks affair. In the hangar bays, spectators watched a flurry of activities ranging from pick-up basketball games and volleyball matches to performances by the best musical and comedic talent on the ship. Sailors also tested their brain power in a command chess tournament. Others opted to “pump” themselves up in a weightlifting competition. No matter the event, Fun Day II was a time for the crew to treat themselves to a well-deserved break from normal operations as well as from the heat they had grown used to in the Arabian Gulf. 216 Fun Oay II