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WATERS OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN (July 18, 2016)An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, prepares to dive into the Mutsu Bay off the coast of Japan during the 2JA 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-16 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by MC3 Alfred A. Coffield/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Bramlett shoots a line over to Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USS Kanawha (T-AO 196) during a underway replenishment aboard guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72). Mahan is conducting routine training and operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Chief Boatswain's Mate Billy Patterson calls for Sailor to heave around on a line during a underway replenishment aboard guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72). Mahan is conducting routine training and operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Comerford/Released)

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 14, 2016) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels soar in front of the crowd at the Pensacola Beach Air Show. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 58 demonstrations at 30 locations across the U.S. in 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Cotter/Released)

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FALLON, Nev. (July 14, 2016) The Longhorns of Naval Air Station Fallon's Search and Rescue (SAR) team conducted water rescue qualifications at Lahontan Lake in Fallon, Nev. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent/Released)
 

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OK Popeye how good are the US Navy's SAR in compare with the US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers? Which is better?:p
 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) A Sailor guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Krystofer N. Belknap/Released)

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CONSTANTA, Romania (July 19, 2016) Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) 2nd Class Neah Barnhart loads a sonobuoy into the pressurized sonobuoy launch tube of a P-3C Orion patrol aircraft. Patrol Squadron (VP) Four is participating in Exercise Sea Breeze, with allied NATO forces in the Black Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Johnathan Dugan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Teresa Lopez, from Grand Prairie, Texas, assembles a inert 500lb bomb aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of southern California in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader/Released)

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (July 15, 2016) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the Strait of Hormuz. Boxer is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)
 
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) Two E/A-18G Growlers assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 fly over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016 maritime exercise. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) An MH-47G Chinook helicopter from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) sits on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluates training drills and real-world scenarios, while placing an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) An MH-47G Chinook helicopter from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) prepares to land on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Bryce Hadley/Released)
 

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ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2016) Aviation ordnancemen load ordnance to the wing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Michael Caldera fires a .50-caliber machine gun at a floating target during a gun shoot qualification aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset is conducting an Amphibious Squadron - Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) exercise with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachery C. Laning/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 18, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Hamilton Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters and MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) prepare for takeoff aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron 5 and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of southern California in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluates training drills and real-world scenarios, while placing an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)
 

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United States Marines...at sea!

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 19, 2016) Marines tighten screws on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) July 19, 2016. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2016) Cpl. Ryan Dills communicates with other assault amphibious vehicles while traveling from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to Royal Australian Navy Canberra class amphibious ship HMAS Canberra (L02). The Marines are participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in RIMPAC will help us develop mutual trust and respect across the joint and combined team through increased understanding of allied and partner cultures, competencies, and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Christopher Giannetti/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 18, 2016) Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hike aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). 22nd MEU, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th MEU off the coast of southern California in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin M. Langer/Released)
 
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Does the Marines do maintenance on their own aviation aircrafts and vice versa for the Navy well?

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Yes. Each squadron assigned to the air wing has maintenance personnel permanently assigned and they work on their assigned squadron's aircraft. most maintainers have been to specialized schools for the aircraft they maintain.
 

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CVN 77 begins fast cruise in preparation for deployment

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) began its fast cruise July 18 in preparation to leave Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

The beginning of fast cruise marks the end of GHWB’s 13-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) which began June 2015.

During fast cruise the crew will operate as if they are underway, carrying out daily operations and conducting shipboard drills. This allows leaders to assess the crew’s level of preparedness and test shipboard systems in a controlled environment.

“The crew has made huge strides in preparing for sea after more than a year in the shipyard,” said Chief Engineer Cmdr. Cory Groom. “Now we’ll put our hard work to the test before we head out to sea.”

The crew of GHWB completed several major milestones during PIA to include replacing 67,000 feet of cable, performing an overhaul of the vacuum collection holding and transfer system, and the installation of two MK 15 Phalanx close-in weapon systems.

After fast cruise, GHWB will conduct sea trials before returning to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. The crew will then begin preparing for an upcoming deployment as part of the George H.W. Bush Strike Group.

George H.W. Bush is currently undergoing the final stages of a PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

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