The construction of an aircraft carrier is punctuated by major milestones like the keel-laying, key “superlifts” like the bow units and the island, and the christening. It’s the day-to-day work, though, by thousands of people over thousands of days that ultimately brings a ship to life.

Employee Publications

CVN 77 Christened
Bush Visits Yard for Island Lift
New Twist on Bush Propellers
Fitters Take a Bow
CVN 77 Crews Honored
Upper Bow Unit Moved Into Place, Bush on Track for Quality Launch
'Quality Launch' is 31 Weeks Away
Barresi Named Director of Carrier Engineering
Carrier Programs Make Donation to Cancer Society
Great People, Paul Willis
A Picnic, By George
By George, We Have a Winner!
Take a Bow, CVN 77 Meets Major Milestone
Best Inspection Team: CVN 77 Dry Dock #12 Safety Task Team
Lower Bow Unit of George H.W. Bush Moved Into Place
CVN 77 5S+ Team Recognized for Fabricating 140 Broom and Dust Pan Stands
Key Dates Changed for George H.W. Bush Construction