AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

USS George Washington’s sea trials

USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Japan and sailed into open waters Friday to conduct sea trials in preparation for the ship’s next patrol. The trials are a certification process that ensures the ship, its equipment and crew are prepared for extended periods at sea.

Sailors prepare smoke canisters on the fantail of USS George Washington (CVN 73) for use as targets during a weapons familiarization drill.
 

Being instructed on how how to signal the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) using a signal board while aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).
 

Preparing to shoot a mooring line to the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) evolution.


Blowing the whistle to signal his Sailors to begin line-handling as USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls alongside the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). 


Sailors moving to retrieve ammunition during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift’s Command’s dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6).


Sailors stand by to move weapons during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) 


Directing an SH-60F Seahawk aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Getting some direction during the RAS.During the RAS, George Washington took on 1.9 million gallons of JP-5 fuel.

Conducting a test of a .50-caliber machine gun off the fantail during a weapons familiarization drill.


Moving ammunition during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) evolution aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73). During the RAS, George Washington took on approximately 3.7 million pounds of ammunition.

(Source: facebook.com)