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21 Jun 2002

MSC Welcomes Newest Ship

The U.S. combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14 in Earle, N.J. other civilian-crewed MSC ships that provide at-sea logistic support to the Navy fleet. "Today marks a change of operators for USS Arctic, but not a change of mission. allow the U.S. Navy to arrive on station and remain as long as needed," said Rear Adm. David L. included Read Adm. Lindell G. Rutherford, USN, Commander, Carrier Group Four. to USNS status. Supply was the first to make the change last July. and food to ships underway. of 107 feet. resupply at sea. reassigned to MSC's control in the next two years. savings of $75 million in operating costs.

18 Jun 2002

MSC Welcomes New Ship

In an ongoing effort to increase efficiency, cut costs and better distribute resources, the U.S. Navy transferred USS Arctic a fast combat support ship, to the operational control of Military Sealift Command. Arctic went from a Sailor-crewed combatant ship to a civilian-crewed, noncombatant ship during a ceremony held June 14, in Earle, N.J. The ship, now known as USNS Arctic to designate its new status as part of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, will join more than 30 other civilian-crewed MSC ships that provide at-sea logistic support to the Navy fleet. Arctic is the second fast combat support ship to transfer from USS to USNS status. Supply was the first to make the change last July. This class of ship provides fuel, ammunition and food to ships underway.

07 Sep 2006

GW Completes Last Underway Before Yard Period

Ammunition is transferred from the hangar to the flight deck during an ammunition offload aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va.-based Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is currently conducting training off the coast of Virginia. U.S. USS George Washington (GW) (CVN 73) returned to Naval Station Norfolk Sept. 1, following a two-and-a-half week underway period in preparation of the upcoming Planned Incremental Availability plus Docking (PIA+D). It was the last at sea period before GW goes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. “This has been a tremendous underway, a complete success in every regard,” said Rear Adm. Garry R. White, GW’s commanding officer.

20 Dec 2005

Northrop Grumman Redelivers USS George Washington

73) to the U.S. availability. capable. and honest communication between 'GW' and the shipyard," said Capt. Garry R. 73). period. aircraft carrier overhauls at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Jan. approximately seven months. plant systems; and repair and inspections on a variety of ship systems.