George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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 maintenance officer CDR WILLIAM BEACHAM DEPARTMENT LCPO AZCM(AW) APRIL BKLDO The mission of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department is to pro idc maximum support to Carrier Air Wing Seventeen. Our superbly skilled and highly trained technicians strive to produ the highest quality product possible and our management team is proactively involved in the repair cycle, continually seeking ways to enhance the mission capability of the combat aircraft operated by our customer. AIM I) George Washington capabilities range from micro-miniature repair of electronic componefl to Third Degree Repair of jet engines. Additionally, AIM!) provides physical, dimensional, mechanical an electronic calibration services for the entire Battle Group. From maintaining Support Equipment to coordinating the repair of escorting ships under the Battle Force Intermediate Maintenance Activity urn re AIMD provides unparalleled support for sustained combat operations. The Officers and Chief Petty Officers of AIMD have the privilege of serving with over 400 sailors nearly every aviation rate, not only ship's company, but technicians from Sea Operational detach j from NAS Jacksonville, Norfolk, Oceana, and Whidbey Island. This diverse team was honed and mes during the intense, fast-paced inter-deployment training cycle to a fine-tuned machine. From the the focus has been getting Air Wing aircraft “off the pointy end of the ship fully combat ready. Our sa» have demonstrated exceptional ingenuity and have proven they deserve recognition as “the Finest Al. the Fleet.