George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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GW Likes IKE! Turnover with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) The same feeling Sailors aboard USS Saratoga (CV 60) probably had when George Washington took over the watch at the beginning of the maiden deployment was now something GW crew members could relate to as they looked off the port side and saw their relief. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. GW spirit was very alive that day and took the form of fast-paced but safe vertical replenishment operations that moved stores, aircraft engines, weapons, and other supplies from below decks, to the “roof , and then finally on to IKE. To show their appreciation for the duty the IKE was about to assume. GW crew members painted a massive “GW Likes IKE” mural that resembled the campaign slogan button Dwight D. Eisenhower made famous during his successful bid for the presidency. After the paint was allowed to dry overnight, the mural was draped into position on the island. To all who could sec. there was no question about how every Sailor aboard GW felt about that day. GW definitely “Liked Ike,” because the Navy's newest aircraft carrier and its crew was finally on its way home. 226 Turnover

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GW Likes IKE! Turnover with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) The same feeling Sailors aboard USis Saratoga (CV 60) probably had when George Washington took out the watch at the beginning of the maiden deployment was now something GW crew members could relate to as they- looked off the port side and saw their relief. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. GW spirit was uty alive that day and took the form of fast-paced but safe vertical replenishment operations that moved stores, aircraft engines, weapons, and other supplies from below decks, to the “roof, and then finally on to IKE. To show their appreciation for the duty the IKE was about to assume, GW crew members painted a massive “GW Likes IKE mural tha resembled the campaign slogan button Dwight D. Eisenhower made famous during his successful bid for the presidency. After tire paint was allowed to dry overnight, the mural was draped into position on the island. To all who could see. there was no question about how every Sailor aboard GW felt about that day. GW definitely “Liked Ike.” because the Navy’s newest aircraft earner and its crew was finally on its way home. 216 Turnover TufDOve 227