George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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cor per; £ r c r rSS George Washington Sailors had a second chance to enjoy Crete when the ship pulled into Souda Bay on Nov. 30.2002. The visit allowed GW Sailors a few days to see sites they may have missed when the ship visited the island in July. In addition to enjoying the sights. Sailors took advantage of Morale Welfare and Recreation-sponsored tours. The trips offered the crew a way to sec more ol the island than the average tourist. EWSA Josh Classen took the bus trip to the tow n of Mcskla, where the group stopped for some refreshments, and later. Omalos Mountain. Once they reached the plateau, the tour guide led Classen and about 20 other Sailors up Omalos' rocky cliffs. The beauty and seclusion were just what I needed. said the Oklahoma native. Steve Harrell, the carrier's Gym Boss, made sure GW athletes had the means to compete, too. Harrell helped organize a touch football competition, won by VAW- | NSA Souda Bay Sailors also licipatcd in basketball and volleyball tests. V c saw a lot of good i We of each othetS oft you see them getting along great and showing good teamwork. Shopping and walking the streets of I lania were aiso attractions of the visit When Sailors finally got into town, they were cnee again greeted by friendly feces and ambitious ie iauram hosts eager to solicit their business | didn't know what t expect. FN Bill Cullen said. I had a good time looking around in all the shops. I his was mv first port visit ever and I was formantes from the teams. Harrell “Just when you think everyone would )wyc

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