USS Bush

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is a United States Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. It is named in honor of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, who served as a naval aviator during World War II. CVN-77 is the tenth and final ship of the Nimitz class.

The ship's construction began in 2003 at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Newport News, Virginia. It was christened on October 7, 2006, and commissioned on January 10, 2009.

USS George H.W. Bush incorporates several technological upgrades compared to earlier Nimitz-class carriers, including improved aircraft launch and recovery systems, enhanced command and control capabilities, and a reduced radar signature. It is powered by two nuclear reactors and can carry a complement of over 80 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

The carrier's primary mission is to project American naval power through air strikes, sea control, and support of ground forces. It is capable of deploying for extended periods to various regions around the globe. The USS George H.W. Bush and its Carrier Strike Group have participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and other strategic locations.