"Life Aboard The USS George H.W. Bush (Photo Gallery)" Topic

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Tango01	17 Aug 2014 10:35 p.m. PST
"Aircraft from the USS George H.W. Bush have facilitated airstrikes on the Islamic State militants in Iraq since Aug. 8. Their goal is to protect American citizens and personnel in Iraq, and help the Yezidi religious minority hiding with little food and water in the Sinjar Mountains. The ship's Facebook page released an update and personal thanks for support: As you have seen on the news, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW 8) strike fighters have struck ISIL targets near Erbil to help defend the city where U.S. personnel are assisting the Iraqi government. We have also conducted strikes to defend Yazidi civilians being indiscriminately attacked by ISIL near Sinjar, Iraq. The professional and dedicated team that makes up Carrier Strike Group 2 (CSG 2) includes USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), CVW 8, CSG 2 staff, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON 22) staff, USS Philippine Sea, USS Truxtun, USS Roosevelt, USS Arleigh Burke and USS O'Kane and we stand ready to support humanitarian assistance operations that are helping those in need. Your Sailors continue to perform in an exemplary manner and we remain ready to perform any mission when called…" Full article here link Amicalement Armand
Landorl	18 Aug 2014 7:18 a.m. PST
The woman carrying 6 M-16s is my new dream girl! (don't tell my wife)
Tango01	18 Aug 2014 11:20 a.m. PST
Shhhh…! (smile) Amicalement Armand

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