George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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ACI(AW) William Smith AC2(AW) Curtis Anderson AC2(AW SW) Jonathan T Brand AC2 John Helms AC 1 (AW) Chns Kidd AC2(AW) John Tingle AC3 Scott Ballard AC3(AW) Christopher Bates ACC(SW A ■■ AC1(AW)Jc ACI(AW) Ke ACI(AW) B a Kocert Peddie

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if OC Division CDR Ernest Hawkins LCDR Gary Dundon LT Charlie Daniels LT Scott Dix LT Jeff Harbison LT Daniel Merzke LTJG Vitterio Crisp ACCS(AVWSW) Jeffrey Fab.an The faces have changed, but OC Division's mission remains the same. CATCC 73 completed its second deployment in style, faced with many new and exciting challenges ahead. For some, this is their first opportunity to “see the world” on the cutting edge of freedom They have more than adequately prepared themselves for the real world that awaits them, beginning with two perfect scores on graded competitive exercises and culminating in an evaluation of “outstanding' by the Type Commander’s inspection team. CATCC is comprised of three branches Air Operations, Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA). Air Transfer and Ground Transportation. One of the ship’s vital nerve centers. Air Operations is responsible for orchestrating all aspects of launch and recovery operations including management of recovery tankers, execution of the daily air plan, filing of flight plans and the preparation of hot-area sheets to aide pilots and navigation teams in avoidance of restricted waters and airspace. CCA is tasked with the safe, orderly and expeditious control of launching and recovering aircraft Imagine operating at a pace that rivals even the world's busiest airports. They stand ready in all types of weather, day and night, to assist pilots in their safe return and landing, a feat we performed over 4.000 times this deployment alone The Air Transfer branch is responsible for the scheduling of COD VOD assets and safe, expeditious movement of passengers, mail and cargo. But the most important of all for the crew is bringing us the mail, without which, it would be impossible for us to keep in touch with our loved ones. The Ground Transportation Office provides the ship and crew with daily transportation while in port Norfolk to required schools in the local area and vehicles to the various departments.

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m AC3(AW) Jerry Ham AC3 Damien Howard AC3 Chiumbo James AC3 Omar Johnson AC3(AW) Aaron Lomax AC3 Bryon Owens AC3 Jason Smilh AC3 Myron Stokes AC3 Thomas Tribou. Jr AC3 Donald Vatick SKSN Richard 8ellock ACAN James Scanio 442 • OPS N