Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Achieves Milestone in Refueling and Complex Overhaul of USS George Washington (CVN 73)
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced a significant milestone in the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the USS George Washington (CVN 73). The ship's crew galley opened after nearly three years, marking a crucial step before the first group of 1,100 sailors moves aboard in June. With the RCOH over 85% complete, the Nimitz-class carrier is scheduled for redelivery to the Navy in 2022. Todd West, VP of in-service aircraft carrier programs, emphasized the importance of the ship's transformation and readiness for future operations.
- USS George Washington crew galley opened, allowing sailors to start moving aboard.
- RCOH is over 85% complete, indicating significant progress.
- Ship on track for redelivery to the Navy in 2022.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division reached a major milestone on the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of USS George Washington (CVN 73).
Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, sailors ate the first meal prepared in the galley in the nearly three years since it arrived at Newport News. The opening of the crew galley is one of the last significant steps before the first 1,100 sailors are expected to move aboard in June.
“George Washington has gone through a transformation since it arrived at Newport News for the mid-life refueling overhaul and maintenance availability,” said Todd West, Newport News’ vice president, in-service aircraft carrier programs. “The crew beginning their move aboard and the reopening of berthing spaces and galleys, all supporting our nearing completion of the RCOH, is a sign that the ship is being brought back to life. We look forward to continuing our work with our Navy partners to redeliver the ship to the fleet.”
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/cvn-73-galley.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is in the final stages of testing, which is designed to exercise all aspects of the propulsion plant systems and will certify the systems and components for future operations over the next 25 years of service. The RCOH is more than
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