George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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As the hub of the entire Air Department, more than 700 Sailors depend upon the outstanding administrative support provided by the finest V-0 Division in the fleet. From evals and awards to ★ re-enlistments and retirements, every facet of vital administrative needs is met with unmatched attention to detail. Providing 24 7 service with a smile, the Air Admin personnel are hard chargers who take great pride in leading the world’s ’ greatest Air Department to excellence. Whether staffing the i office, manning the LSO platform or filling vital positions in the “ control tower, V-0 personnel are truly levels above the rest! LCDR James Rowbottom LCDR Hilary St. Rose ABECS (AW SW) Derrick YN1 (AW SW) Hilary ABH1 (AW SW) Steven ABH2 (AW SW) Matthew Claxton Pariand Spann Bernheimer Coa ABH3 Joaaqp Dennison ABH3 (AW) Andres ABHAN (AW) Rhory ABHAN Fabron Kelly Gomez Benjamin AN (AW SW) Carrie AN (AW) Monica AN Shennitta Haile Cellilo Evans AN Danielle Briseno Caughman AN (AW SW) Luis AN Marquis Marshall AN Robbie Shorts AR William Millard AR Rose Neal

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 To the uninformed observer, the colors can be mdadtuciiit I rpn confusing. Red, blue, yellow, green, purple and white jerseys shift around the flight deck. To the initiated W Wf| amuei Dowaen eye, the movement displays a coordinated flight deck under control. With more than 700 personnel, the Air Department is the largest department onboard. From the 7th deck fuel pump rooms to Primary Flight Control nested in the 0-10 level, Air Department works around the clock to ensure our aircraft are launched and recovered safely and effectively. The blue and yellow shirts of V-1 defy the elements on the flight deck while shifting and moving aircraft hundreds of times each day. Their award-winning Crash and Salvage Team keeps a constant watchful eye to ensure safety and address emergencies. The green shirts of V-2 put meaning to the term “elbow grease” as they maintain four steam catapults and four arresting gear systems, as well as flight deck electrical and lighting systems. They won accolades from AIRLANT for the efficiency of launching and recovering aircraft and prove daily that hard work pays off. If an aircraft needs repairs, V-3 will make sure it has a spot in the hangar bay and a way to get there. You will never find an empty fuel tank on the flight deck while the “Grapes” of V-4 are on the ship. JP-5 jet fuel is in constant demand for embarked aircraft and V-4 works tirelessly to ensure that clean, clear, and bright fuel is pumped from the bottom of the ship to the aircraft’s tanks. The white shirts of V-0 assure Air Department takes care of its own. Handling administrative requirements for more than 700 personnel is not an easy task, but they exceed in making sure individual needs are met. Additionally, division personnel man vital flight deck and tower watch positions during flight ops. Terrorism has attempted to fill America with uncertainty and fear. The Air Department has committed itself to protecting the freedom and hope of our great country. On the pages to follow, you will find heroes who work long, hard hours, ensuring the deck is ready to launch and recover aircraft in support of national objectives.

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ABH1 Lee Alford LT James Winfrey The record-breaking performance of V-1 played a key role in the success of the deployment. Operations in the Carribean Sea included more than 36,000 aircraft moves in support of the Partnership of the Americas. V-1 provided a crucial link leading to CVW-17 s Impressive sortie completion rate while setting a benchmark in Flight Deck performance standards across the board. Many of V-I’s young men and women left Norfolk on April 2006 as inexperienced but excited Sailors, who were eager to learn their jobs, make a difference and see the world. In retrospect, that is exactly what they did! They came, they saw and they CONQUERED! 4 I m «£ LTJG Kent Davis LTJG Erick Stroud ABHC (AW) Thomas Cline ABHC (AW) Christopher Gantz ABHC (AW) Heerey ABHC (AW SW) Keith Gaston Hendrickson ABHC (AW SW) Carlos ABHC (AW SW) William Luckie Wallace ABH1 (AW) Crystal ABH1 (AW SW) Gilbert Bethea Bishop ABH1 (AW) Lester N Cruz ABH1 (AW) Victor Davis ABH1 (AW) Edward ABH1 (AW SW) Jeremikia ABH1 (AW SW) Bryan Harris McClammy Nance