21/12/2022
This holiday season the received greeting cards from all around the US and each department posted them in their spaces around the ship! Thank you for your well wishes! Your notes put smiles on our faces 🙂
🎥: MCSA August Y. Clawson
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Operating as usual
This holiday season the received greeting cards from all around the US and each department posted them in their spaces around the ship! Thank you for your well wishes! Your notes put smiles on our faces 🙂
🎥: MCSA August Y. Clawson
Sailors and volunteers gather at Hampton National Cemetery for a Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor past service members.
🎥: MCSA August Y. Clawson
Sailors and volunteers gather at Hampton National Cemetery for a Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor past service members.
📸: MC1 Marc O. Cuenca & MC3 Nicholas A. Russell
bids farewell to Command Master Chief Zeigler! Fair winds and following seas!
📷: MCSA August Clawson MCSA Lucas Hastings
Our Warfighter of the Week is Quartermaster 3rd Class Lakesha L. Rhodes, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to navigation department aboard the ship.
For extraordinary performance and leadership in NavigationDepartment. QM3 Rhodes has consistently gone above and beyond expected roles and responsibilities of a third-class petty officer. In addition to already being qualified in her primary warfighting area as Quartermaster of the Watch, QM3 Rhodes served as Navigation Department Leading Petty Officer for the months of August and September 2022. An immense responsibility for anyone, but especially a junior Sailor, QM3 led a division of seven Sailors through numerous weeks of maintenance, hours of in-rate training, and served as a superb role model for those in her division, actively demonstrating what can be achieved with the right attitude and motivation. Her dedication to the betterment of her team, and in turn to George Washington’s warfighting and mission readiness, make us proud to recognize her as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Congratulations shipmate!
📸 Grant Gorzocoski
honors and remembers the warfighters who fought and gave their lives in defense of our country.
Have NO fear, Damage Control is HERE!
DC2 Matthew Mendez, from Bryan, Texas, assigned to the Engineering Damage Control 03 division of engineering department, advances valves on an aqueous film forming foam station. He leads his team in ensuring various damage control equipment is working properly.
“What I like best about my division is the camaraderie between the Sailors and everyone’s willingness to help each other,” says Mendez.
Our Warfighter of the Week is Damage Controlman Fireman Daniel Shepherd, from Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, assigned to training department aboard the ship.
For outstanding performance and exceptional leadership as Lead Damage Control Instructor for Command Indoc. DCFN Shepherd conducted over 200 hours of damage control training to new crew members single-handedly revitalizing the Basic DC Indoc program by adding creative tutorials and scenarios to enhance comprehension of damage control fundamentals. His in-depth knowledge and thorough instruction resulted in more than 500 new command check-ins earning basic DC qualifications and served to stimulate a strong casualty control knowledge base throughout the ship. DCFN Shepherd’s attention to detail and personal initiative make him a top performer and embody what it means to be a “shark”. We are proud to recognize him as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Congratulations shipmate!
📸 John T. Jarrett
proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Month!
📸 MC3 John T. Jarrett
GOBBLE GOBBLE! 🦃
Sailors and family members enjoy Thanksgiving dinner onboard our great warship!
#FirstinWarFirstinPeace
📸: MC3 Shanice McNulty and MCSA Lucas Hastings
is heatin' up for Thanksgiving!
Our supply department crew is working hard to provide a delicious spread for Sailors and their families.
📸: MC2 Aislynn Heywood and MCSA Lucas Hastings
Congratulations to our newest Petty Officers!
Building Sailors while building the ship!
Combat readiness with Combat Systems!
ET2 Tahisis McKee, from Houston, RADAR technician for CS-6, secures her harness while aloft so she can safely perform maintenance. She makes sure the RADAR, display systems, navigation systems, and antennae are working properly, allowing the ship to continue the mission.
"CS-6 works navigation of the ship, aircraft landing, and making sure the aircraft get all the information they need. It's pretty important," says Mckee.
📸: MC3 Joshua C. Cabal
Our Warfighter of the Week is Damage Controlman 3rd Class Duane Ribay, from San Diego, assigned to engineering department aboard the ship.
For outstanding performance and exceptional leadership as Gauge Calibration Petty Officer in Damage Control Division. He vastly improved a previously ineffective program by taking on more than 55 turn-ins, calibrations, and installation of 18 pressure switches required for the proper functioning of AFFF station groups. In addition to this work, which is vital to the ship’s overall firefighting capabilities, he also calibrated multiple scales required to conduct periodic maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. A well-versed subject matter expert in his work, he has also trained and tested more than 100 Sailors on various damage control PQS, directly contributing to our warship’s overall state of combat readiness. DC3 Ribay’s meticulous planning and organizational skills have lifted up all those around him, and increased the material safety of the USS George Washington. We are proud to recognize him as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Congratulations shipmate!
📸 Lucas J. Hastings
opens the doors to the ship’s store following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer of the Navy Exchange Command, Rear Adm. Matthew N. Ott Ill, deputy chief of staff for Fleet Ordnance and Supply, and our Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Gaut.
📸: MC3 Stephen Sullins
The proudly celebrates Veterans Day to honor all our brothers and sisters who have served our great country. 🇺🇸
From the halls of Montezuma to the deckplates of !
Happy 247th Birthday to the former U.S. Marines serving on GW and all our brothers and sisters! 🎂
📸 John T. Jarrett
Our Warfighter of the Week is Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Connor Smith, from Red Bank, New Jersey, assigned to security department aboard the ship.
As a valued member of Security Department’s Shipboard Reaction Force over the past nine months, AE3 Smith has stringently upheld the highest level of Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism standards. His earnest efforts have culminated in nearly 1,500 hours of armed watch standing, establishment of perimeters, performance of crucial access control functions, and safety overwatch of government and personal property for more than 2,500 Sailors and shipyard contractors. AE3 Smith possesses a contagious positive attitude, and consistently displays a desire to grow stronger as a Sailor and a person. His dedication to increasing George Washington’s warfighting and mission readiness makes us PROUD to recognize him as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Congratulations shipmate!
📸 Nicholas A. Russell
Gauging checks are underway with V-4 at the helm!
ABF3 Tijuan J. Waddell, from Wilmington, North Carolina, is the calibration petty officer for his division. He makes the necessary checks inspecting gauge levels to ensure future fuel onload readiness.
📸 Stephen B. Sullins
BOO-YAH! 👻
Sailors wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! 🎃
Departments throughout the ship participated in a “Spook your Space” contest to celebrate and win some spook-tacular prizes!
CARRY THE BOAT GW!
security Sailors train to achieve the M240 weapons qualification to meet and prepare for any challenges they may face!
HOOYAH!
📸: MCSA August Clawson
would like to recognize Seaman Joshua Harper as Warfighter of the Week!
Harper was chosen for outstanding performance as Deck Department's Leading Seaman. SN Harper is a self-motivated individual with an exceptionally positive attitude. He successfully completed a nine-month TAD to Security Department as a member of the Shipboard Reaction Force. He upheld the highest standards of Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism, resulting in his ex*****on of nearly 2,000 hours of armed watch standing, establishing perimeters, performing access control functions, and ensuring the safety of government and personal property for more than 2,500 Sailors and shipyard contractors. Additionally, since his return to Deck Department, he has been a key player in the vital preservation, restoration and upkeep of seven departmental spaces. Harper assisted in the preparation and inspection of 40 pieces of deck equipment, while also maintaining documentation critical to supporting the upcoming Crew Certification inspection. SN Harper's dedication and resolve in increasing George Washington's warfighting and mission readiness make us proud to recognize him as this week's ship's force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for everything you do to help !
celebrates the last day of with IC3 Aliana Alvarado Naveira.
IC3 is a native from Puerto Rico, and she discusses the diversity of Hispanic culture.
📸: MC3 Shanice McNulty & MCSA August Clawson
We're celebrating by shining a light on CSSN Mena, our ship's baker.
CSSN Mena is a talented baker aboard the USSGW who was willing to share his heritage through cooking.
📸: MC3 Shanice McNulty & MCSA August Clawson
Let there be cake! 🎂
Wishing the United States Navy a very happy 247th Birthday! Here’s to 247 years of standing the watch 24/7!
The Sailors aboard celebrated at lunch with a naval tradition of the youngest Sailor and the oldest Sailor cutting the Navy’s birthday cake with a sword!
📸: MC2 Robert J. Stamer
STOP THE PROBLEM, STOP THE CLOCK!
conducted a three-day simulated underway where Sailors completed numerous training evolutions to meet and prepare for the final milestones before getting back to sea!
We are proud of how far we have come and excited to see how far we will go!
To read more about the USS George Washington’s simulated underway, click the link below!!
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/430898/george-washington-simulates-underway-exercise
Treat yo’self! 🍗🧇🍨🎞🍿
In addition to the training and hard work from our Sailors, we made some time for some special morale events such as bingo night, movie night in the hangar bay (with popcorn of course!), and a specialty chicken and waffle bar!
A job well done to all our shipmates!!
GENERAL QUARTERS! 🚨GENERAL QUARTERS! 🔥
Our Sailors are continuously practicing damage control to perfection. We as a team work hard to build the ship AND save the ship!
Practice. Perfect. Perform!
Sailors conduct security drills, zone inspections and multiple damage control evolutions as the ship continues the simulated underway to ensure the ship meets the final refueling and complex overhaul milestones.
Diving into training! 🦈
conducts a simulated underway to validate shipboard habitability and operational services to ensure the ship meets final refueling and complex overhaul milestones!
Day one of training included sea and anchor detail, damage control drills, 3M training and flight deck firefighting!
This puts the crew one step closer to getting the ship back out to sea!
Our Warfighter of the Week is Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Apprentice Emma A. Scott, from Albertville, Alabama, assigned to aviation intermediate maintenance department.
PRAA Scott is recognized for extraordinary service as Intermediate Maintenance-2 division paraloft technician. Scott recently assisted in the meticulous preparation of 37 spaces for zone inspection. Her brilliant attention to detail led to 20 “outstanding” scores, with no safety or class one hits. Additionally, she was closely involved in the local manufacture of 2,210 embroidered name tags for George Washington Sailors, facilitating the enhancement of both the uniformity and military bearing of our Warfighters. PRAA Scott has a keen eye for excellence and a recognized ability for producing quality results. We are proud to salute her as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Congratulations Shipmate!
📸 MC3 John T. Jarrett
Service with a Smile! 😁
RS2 Tavian V. DouglasRogan, from Rock Island, Illinois, works in supply department’s S5 division which is responsible for stateroom management onboard.
“I wanted to be in the supply rating because I enjoy serving others,” says DouglasRogan. “I was blessed with mentors that help elevate my job performance and skills.”
📸 MC3 John T. Jarrett
Our Warfighter of the Week is Interior Communications Specialist 3rd Class Aliana Alvarado Naveira, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, assigned to combat systems department aboard the ship.
IC3 is recognized as for outstanding service as CS83 work center supervisor. Each day, IC3 Naveira tracks an extraordinary volume of technical work. She expertly led six personnel in the grooming and restoration of 75 3MC/5MC announcing system speakers, totaling 1,200 man hours. Additionally, she oversaw the setup of the public announcement system for nine award ceremonies, three MWR events, and 10 commanding officer calls over the last two months, with zero technical issues. As divisional terminal security officer, she maintained custody and access of 14 unclassified computer stations and ensures annual cyber security training requirements are met for 34 Sailors. IC3 Naveira is a motivated, hard-charging Sailor, whose inspiring skills and capacity for complex tasking make her a phenomenal asset to combat systems department and our warship. We are proud to recognize her as this week’s ship’s force Warfighter of the Week!
Thank you for all you do to help ! Hooyah IC3!
📸 MC3 John T. Jarrett
Getting personal with personnel 🤩
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Stacy M. Hadden, from Orlando, Florida, works on her computer down in the administration space onboard the ship.
Administration department assists Sailors with accomplishing a wide variety of administration tasks such as issuing Common Access Cards (military IDs), meticulously verifying and paying Sailors entitlements and incentives, and managing the smooth transition into the civilian sector as a Sailor decides to separate.
“I love being a Personnel Specialist because anytime I see a shipmate relieved from the burden of pay or personnel issues, it helps me feel like I am doing my part to help with morale,” says Hadden. “This gives me the motivation to do my job as best as I can.”
Commanding officer, Capt. Brent C. Gaut, and Sailors assigned to visit the home of their namesake, George Washington, in Mount Vernon, Virginia. The Sailors toured his home, property, and tomb, as well as the Museum and Education center, and the George Washington library.
We are honored and appreciative that our Sailors had this opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of our nation's first President.
📸: MC2 Robert J. Stamer
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Congratulations to the following Sailors on their meritorious advancement to the next paygrade! Bravo Zulu!
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