[A.A. Cunningham]

090526-N-1981M-398 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Capt. Bob Roth, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch a jet catapult off the flight deck during flight operations. The former president visited the Navy's newest aircraft carrier to observe flight operations during the ship's underway period in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Dominique J. Moore/Released)

090526-N-1981M-585 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Capt. Bob Roth, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) speak with Sailors assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 11 aboard George H.W. Bush. The former President visited the Navy's newest aircraft carrier to observe flight operations during the ship's underway period in the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Dominique J. Moore/Released

090526-N-1981M-126 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and his daughter, Doro Bush Koch, walk across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Bush and his daughter are aboard to observe flight operations during the ship's underway period in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Dominique J. Moore/Released)

090526-N-6125G-111 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Capt. Bob Roth, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from George H.W. Bush. The aircraft carrier is underway for flight deck certification in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

090526-N-7656T-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Capt. Bob Roth, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet is launched during flight operations. Bush, the aircraft carrier's namesake, was on hand to watch flight deck operations, fulfilling a wish he made in 2006 at the ship's christening. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Tackitt/Released)

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[commish]

Great Pictures. Thanks.

[Domandred]

That’s the only reason I would ever want to be President.
Getting a US Navy Aircraft Carrier named after me.

[blf1776]

Nice!!!!

What will the Navy name after zero?

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Great pictures! Thanks for posting.

[Moose4]

I like how they painted that tug up like Bush’s TBM Avenger (right down to the “Barbara” on the front fender).

That ship is a fitting tribute to a brave Naval aviator and a man who’s led an extraordinary life. I sure haven’t agreed with George H.W. Bush a lot of the time, but I respect the hell out of him.

}:-)4

[Rummyfan]

Great pics thanks!

[Rummyfan]

Great pics thanks!

[Churchillspirit]

Thanks for a few moments of sanity.

[usmcobra]

I have never been a fan of naming ships after living presidents but....

I may have been wrong, it is an appropriate gesture.

I only wish President Reagan could have sailed once on his namesake.

I suspect that the specially painted TA-75 was there because it seems like President Bush has lost a bit of his sea legs and needs someone to steady him.

[llevrok]

Say what you will about Pres. Bush 41 and his politics, he and his wife are Class with a capital C.

And characters to boot.

Both are on my list of who I'd love to have a cup of coffee at the kitchen table with.