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Ahoy, Bush!

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, including America\'s newest aircraft carrier, deploys today.

Federal News Network Staff
May 11, 2011 8:40 am
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It’s ships ahoy for the USS George H. W. Bush. America’s newest aircraft carrier will deploy on its maiden combat mission today. It’s part of a carrier and strike group with nearly 6,000 sailors. They leave Norfolk, Virginia this morning for a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf.

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