George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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GW relieved; ‘BigE’ on station Like USS America (CV 66) did back in February, the “Spirit of Freedom” spent June 12 transferring items that USS Enterprise (CVN 65) would need for its deployment, with both ships’ Weapons and Supply Departments working overtime to make sure the cargo and ordnance transfers went over smoothly and safely. The long-awaited turnover with the “Big E was accompanied by mixed emotions on the part of the crew of George Washington. The significance of the evolution was obvious; the six arduous months of family separation were finally coming to an end, and GW Sailors would soon be reunited with loved ones and friends they hadn’t seen since January. On the other hand, the day brought with it a faint hint of sadness; the “Great Adventure” of GW's second historic deployment was nearing a close. 224 Turnover with Enterprise