Deck crew members watch the Marine One helicopter carrying US President George W. Bush for the commissioning ceremony on the deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush, named for Bush's father, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009.
Former President George H. W. Bush, left, and his wife Barbara Bush step off Marine One as they land on the deck of the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN77) aircraft carrier, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Norfolk, Va.
US President George W. Bush drives a golf cart with his mother Barbara Bush (R) and other family members to the commissioning ceremony on the flight deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush, named for Bush's father, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009.
US President George W. Bush (R) walks with his mother Barbara Bush as they arrive for the commissioning ceremony on the deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009.
Former US President George H.W. Bush (R) and his son President George W. Bush (L) stand together during the commissioning ceremony on the deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009.
Former US President George H.W. Bush (2nd L) and his son President George W. Bush (R) attend the commissioning ceremony on the deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, January 10, 2009. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney (L) and the ship's commanding officer US Navy Captain Kevin O'Flaherty (2nd R).