George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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NAVIGATOR CDR JOSEPH HINSON DEPARTMENT EC PO QMCM(SW) DAVID FORD T he Navigation Department expertly led USS GEORGE WASHGTON (CVN-73) through 222 days under way in the year 2002. The voyages ranged front the Puerto Rican OPAREA to North Arabian Gulf amassing 68.320 nautical miles. 3.16 times around the globe, at an average speed of 13.2 knots. The ship transited the Straits of Gibraltar four times and the Suez Canal twice. Other choke points along the way included the Straits of Bab El Mendeb, Hormuz, and Otranto. Moreover. Navigation guided the ship through countless special details including seven foreign port visits and over 40 alongside evolutions for under way replenishment. Professionally, II individuals attained their warfare specialty qualifications and 12 completed rate qualification standards. Thirty-one advanced in pay grade. On a personal level, one among the departmen personnel became a new dad. USS GEORGE WASHINGTON is renowned worldwide as the best of the best and this year was no exception. No ship was more ready in combat or peace to excute the nation's work. Navigation is extremely proud to have been part of her legacy.

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QMC'(SW) RODNEY STATEN QM2 JAMES WAGONER QM3 CHRISTOPHER AMORANT IGHT QM3 CIIAI) I.OPRESTI