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Tugboats moved
the USS George Washington (CVN 73) to
a Northrop Grumman Newport News pier on Aug.30,
where it will remain for approximately three months
undergoing final work completion and testing.
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The USS George
Washington (CVN 73), pictured at Northrop
Grumman Newport News, displays its hull number
with patriotic red, white and blue lights on the
island.
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Photos by Chris
Oxley, Northrop Grumman Newport News
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Sept. 1, 2005 --
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has completed
the seven-month dry dock portion of work for the USS
George Washington (CVN 73) maintenance availability.
The carrier was moved by tugboats to a
shipyard pier on Aug. 31, where it will remain for approximately
three months undergoing final work completion and testing.
The George Washington arrived at Northrop Grumman’s
Newport News shipyard on Jan. 28 for the 10-and-a-half
month maintenance availability.
"I am very pleased with the efforts
by all that were involved in allowing us to leave the
dry dock, not just on time, but actually four days early,"
said Capt. Garry White, commanding officer of the USS
George Washington. "Over the last seven
months, the combined efforts of the ship and the shipyard
have been incredible. We have truly formed a highly
effective, cohesive team that consistently overcomes
obstacles."
Northrop Grumman Newport News, headquartered
in Newport News, Va., is the nation's sole designer,
builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
and one of only two companies capable of designing and
building nuclear-powered submarines. Newport News also
provides after-market services for a wide array of naval
and commercial vessels. The Newport News sector employs
about 19,000 people.
CONTACT:
Jennifer Dellapenta
Northrop Grumman Newport News
757-380-3558
Jennifer.Dellapenta@ngc.com
