Introduction
Greetings to our members and subscribers, and welcome to our latest blog post on behalf of Americans for a Stronger Navy. At StrongerNavy.org, we are committed to promoting Peace Through Strength as a valuable central theme. Our mission is to inform and inspire our readers to join our cause, and we aim to target average Americans who can help bolster our mission and engage with us to rally for a stronger Navy.
The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) left Norfolk in August 2022 and completed operations in Europe and Africa before returning home to Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday. The ship, along with other members of its Carrier Strike Group, participated in NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike and Juniper Oak 23-2, the largest bi-lateral U.S.-Israeli exercise in history.
Homecoming Celebration for Carrier Air Wing 7
Eight squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 7 returned home first, with some squadrons having a flyover and homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana on Friday. Family and friends of the sailors gathered to welcome them home after a long deployment.
Honoring the Service of the Sailors on USS George H.W. Bush
Capt. Dave Pollard, the commanding officer of the USS George H.W. Bush, expressed his pride in the service of his sailors. He stated that “Our Sailors serve our great nation honorably, exemplifying the service, grit, humility and resilience our namesake, President George Herbert Walker Bush, displayed throughout his life of service to family and country.”
Key Takeaways
The USS George H.W. Bush completed an eight-and-a-half month deployment in Europe and Africa.
The ship participated in NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike and Juniper Oak 23-2, the largest bi-lateral U.S.-Israeli exercise in history.
Eight squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 7 returned home, with some squadrons having a homecoming event at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana.
The commanding officer of the USS George H.W. Bush expressed his pride in the service of his sailors.
Conclusion
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