Saturday, May 24, 2008

Combat Camera: USS George Washington Continues to San Diego Following Onboard Fire

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Fire Team Leader, Machinery Repairman 2nd Class William Neault, guides his team into Hangar Bay 3 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Delano (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Sailor dons a Proximity Suit in order to assist in the rescue efforts located in a fuel pump room aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dennis Herring (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Sailors work to put out a fire from a position in Hangar Bay 3 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter Blair (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, Rear Adm. Philip Hart Cullom speaks with Electrician's Mate Seaman Jase Exum who is recovering after having been trapped in a fuel pump room during a shipboard fire, aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dennis Herring (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Command Master Chief Jeffrey R. Clark Sr. addresses the assembled crew in the hangar bay of USS George Washington (CVN 73). Enlisted Sailors, regardless of rank, worked together to remove debris from the main decks. The clean-up evaluation commenced this morning following yesterday's fire. The comprehensive firefighting effort extinguished all fires while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries for the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Katrin Albritton (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

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PACIFIC (May 22, 2008) Crew members aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct comprehensive firefighting efforts to extinguish a fire that spread to several spaces via cableways, creating extreme heat and smoke. The crew was able to contain the fire while limiting shipboard damage and preventing any serious injuries to the crew. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation as the ship continues on course for San Diego. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

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9 Comments:

Blogger Steven Moyer said...

Blog admin here. I have a few more images of this event and will be inclined to post them if there is any interest. Just reply here and let me know....
--SM

2:51 PM EDT  
Blogger Unknown said...

We just found your blog today and are very interested as our son is aboard the USS George Washington and we have been continually scouring the internet for information.

12:26 PM EDT  
Blogger Steven Moyer said...

I'll post a new USS George Washington photo essay within the next couple of days.
--SM

8:08 AM EDT  
Blogger Steven Moyer said...

Blog admin here, I've posted an update to this story:

Training Saves Lives During USS George Washington Fire

7:58 PM EDT  
Blogger Midori said...

Thanks for putting it all out there. I haven't found any other articles like yours. Thank you.

10:46 PM EDT  
Blogger Unknown said...

thanks for the update... got a phone call today! your post and pics were the best I've found. So glad they were headed to San Diego and we could have contact, but the information found here (on the internet) was all we had for several days and is very much appreciated.

1:07 AM EDT  
Blogger deerpath said...

Thanks for your information. I haven't heard from my son yet and this really helps

Are they allowed to make calls now?

deerpath

12:28 PM EDT  
Blogger Steven Moyer said...

Here is the latest update:

USS George Washington Damage Assessment Nearly Complete Following Fire at Sea

The last news I had, the ship was in San Diego ... I'm not sure about phone calls.

2:41 PM EDT  
Blogger Steven Moyer said...

Hello all, blog admin here. I have posted a July 30, 2008 update to this story:

USS George Washington Fire Investigation Complete, Senior Leadership Relieved

http://thetension.blogspot.com/2008/07/uss-george-washington-fire.html

8:10 PM EDT  

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