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USS George H. W. Bush Arrives in

Haifa, Israel Navy Social Media

Story Number: NNS170701-02 Release Date: 7/1/2017 3:54:00 PM

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By EUCOM Public Affairs

HAIFA, Israel (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) arrived
in Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit, July 1, to enhance U.S.-Israel relations as the two To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber
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Bush's arrival symbolizes the steadfast cooperation between the Israeli Defense Force and the Service .
U.S. Armed Forces, a relationship based on shared values and common interests.

"The United States has had long standing military to military engagements with Israel," said Adm.
Michelle J. Howard, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. "The George Herbert Walker
Bush is a strategic asset. Her mobility coupled with her capabilities means she can project power
anywhere around the globe. In this visit to Israel, GHWB's might is a metaphor for the strength of
the bonds between our countries. I'd like to thank the Israeli people for hosting us and for taking
care of our Sailors."

The arrival marked the first time a U.S. aircraft carrier visited an Israeli port since USS Dwight
D.Eisenhower (CVN 69) in April 2000.

Bush's operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea demonstrate the capability to conduct
precision strikes on ISIS targets from multiple theaters, highlighting the flexibility of the globally
deployed force. Strengthening partnerships during port visits demonstrates our shared
commitment to promoting security and stability throughout the region.

George H.W. Bush is 333 meters long and capable of supporting upwards of 5,000 personnel,
including ship's company, the carrier air wing, and embarked staff.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe/U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full
spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency
partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and
Africa.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or

www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit
www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

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