new carrier

[jwcj8513]

Any one know anything about the new carrier called the george bush? i believe it is going to be deployed this year or next. does anyone know if it will be east coast or west coast?

[RDTroja]

This sounds like a setup for DaveWarren... let the vitriol fly.

[Marlin]

It is far enough along that they are testing the catapult, it was on the news the other day.

[taterhead]

yes,...

http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/bush/

delivers 2008

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/batgru-77.htm

commissions 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_George_H._W._Bush

no,...

that took 57 seconds,.....thread closed!,.....NEXT!!!!!

(we should get certified in spoonfeeding around here for krissakes!!!!)

I have it from a friend in the know that they are trying to move commissioning up to 2008 so that GWB can actually commission the ship that bears his dad's name while still in office.

Of course, the ship won't be ready, so it would be towed to Norfolk, commissioned, and towed back.

Also, it is an projected to be an East Coast asset, and many are speculating that Mayport might get it to replace the JFK once all the upgrades and such are made to the facilities there.