Saturday, January 10, 2009

Commissioned and Close to My Heart

The aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush was commissioned today. For specs info, click here.

I have a soft spot for President Bush (41) for many reasons - he reminds me of my grandfather, my first Presidential electoral vote was for him, he’s a Navy veteran. So this particular commissioning is special to me.

And then, during the ceremony, the CNO announced that the USS Bush will replace the soon to be decommissioned Kitty Hawk. This news brought tears to my (pregnancy-hormone induced) eyes because that was the carrier upon which my father served.

Fair winds and following seas to the crew of the USS Bush and thank you for your dedicated service.

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