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The mere mention of the name evokes thoughts of patriotism and heroism. For USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and its embarked air wing, these ideals are a way of life. When the 5,500 Sailors who comprise the GW/Carrier Air Wing Team set sail, they embody "The Spirit of Freedom." The cornerstone of our nation's national defense strategy, the aircraft carrier pro-vides the forward de-ployed flexibility required to maintain United States influence overseas. With the ability to rapidly move from one geographical point to another with over 50 strike aircraft, the carrier plays a critical role in almost every world crisis.
Since commissioning, GEORGE WASHINGTON has made three Mediterranean / Arabian Gulf deployments. During GW's maiden deployment the ship proudly served as the backdrop for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. In 1996, during its second deployment, GEORGE WASHINGTON was host to a historic meeting of the Joint Military Commission comprised of the military leaders of the Former Warring Factions in Bosnia/Herzegovina. The ship also played a vital peacekeeping role in Operation Decisive Endeavor in Bosnia/Herzegovina and enforced the "NoFly" zone over Southern Iraq in Operation Southern Watch.
On its third deployment from Oct. 97-Apr. 98, GW spent most of its six month deployment in the Arabian Gulf as the cornerstone of the U.S. military force, which compelled Iraq to allow United Nations weapons inspectors in their country.
On its fourth deployment from June 2000 to December 2000. GEORGE WASHINGTON spent most of its six-month deployment in the Arabian Gulf as the cornerstone of the U.S. military presence there.
Serving as the flagship for Rear Adm. Joseph A. Sestak, Commander, George Washington Battle Group, GEORGE WASHINGTON has numerous capabilities including its primary mission to conduct sustained flight operations over enemy forces, as well as fleet maintenance repair, and command and control. GEORGE WASHINGTON has maintained a remarkable safety record while com-piling a massive list of accomplish-ments. Milestones include: Winner of the COMNAVAIRLANT Battle Efficiency Award in 1994, 1996, 1997 and 2000; the Golden Anchor for Retention in 1996 and 1998; the Admiral Flatley Award for Aviation Safety in 1997 and 2000 and the prestigious Battenburg Cup for combat readiness in 1998 and 2000.
Here is some information about the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73).
Type of Vessel: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Co.
Contract Date: December 27, 1982
Keel Laid: August 25, 1986
Christened: July 21, 1990
Commissioned: July 4, 1992
Propulsion: two nuclear reactors that permit the ship to steam for nearly 18 years before refueling
Speed: more than 30 knots
Length of flight deck: 1,092 feet
Width of flight deck: 257 feet
Height (keel to mast): 244 feet; equal to a 24-story building
Flight Deck area: 4.5 acres
Combat Load Displacement: 97,000 tons
Number of aircraft with embarked airwing: about 75
Aircraft Elevators: four, each 3,880 square feet
Number of Catapults: four
Number of Propellers: four each 22 feet in diameter, brass, five-bladed and weighing 66,200 pounds each
Number of Anchors: two, each weighing 30 tons
Crew accommodations: 6,250
Meals served daily: 18,000
Number of compartments and spaces: 3,360
Number of Telephones: 2,000
Capacity of Air Conditioning System: 3,267 tons; enough to cool over 2,900 homes
Daily capacity of fresh water distilling plants: 400,000 gallons; enough to supply 2,000 homes
Lighting Fixtures: 30,000
Length of wiring and cable: more than 1400 miles
Tons of structural steel: 60,000
Number of computers: more than 900
Jet fuel storage capacity: 3.5 million gallons
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Here are a few of the statistics that reflect the amount of time and effort that go into running the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73).
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In an average year:
Medical sees 10,822 sick call patients, does 256 flight physicals,completes 1,599 physical exams, performs 103 surgeries, processes 3,097 x-rays, does 38,276 lab procedures, fills 16,811 prescriptions, and gives 11,385 immunizations.
In an average month:
Dental sees 500 patients requiring 200 exams, 150 cleanings, 53 tooth extractions, 10 crowns, and 75 fillings.
Disbursing processes 250 travel claims, maintains eight ATM's with a monthly average withdrawal of $320,500, and handles a payroll of $2,276,000 every two weeks.
Combat Systems Department processes more than 400,000 e-mail messages (2.4 million during a six month deployment) and operates over 1400 computers on 19 Local Area Networks.
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