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George H.W. Bush Completes TSTA/FEP

08 March 2022

From USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN – USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) completed Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP), March 1, 2022.
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viation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Bonner Martinez and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jackelin Bowden observe the operation of an F414 jet engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Mark Salinas, left, and Airman Alexandra Mccoy operate the control panel of an F414 jet engine aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Meimstorf, assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), opens the space to a simulated fire in the hangar bay during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Sailors assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) fight a simulated fire in the hangar bay during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) practice firefighting techniques at a general quarters drill during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Cage Allen, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, does maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), heave a line attached to the replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea for Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) lower into the ocean on a rigid-hull inflatable boat for small boat operations evaluated by Afloat Training Group during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),
Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combatant Squadron (HSC) 5, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, inspect equipment during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
Sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, attach ordinance onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) 1st Class Basir Riddick, signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
The replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) transits along side the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a replenishment-at-sea during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
An E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW-121), launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Erin Deckard, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, uses a Naval firefighting thermal imager at a general quarters drill during Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP)
An F/A-18F Super aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP),

The ship concluded TSTA/FEP in cooperation with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7.

“This assessment showed that our team of teams can continuously train and develop the skills we need them to have as tactically-minded watchstanders,” said Capt. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of USS George H.W. Bush. “We are a prepared, resilient team that will deter, and if necessary, defeat our nation’s adversaries.” 

TSTA/FEP is an in-port and underway evolution designed to evaluate unit level proficiency and develop a ship’s ability to self-train.

TSTA/FEP assesses the ship on its warfighting and damage control proficiencies by evaluating events such as General Quarters, medical emergency responses, replenishments at sea, and everyday watch standing.

“The entire crew of the USS George H.W. Bush has welcomed us with open arms and it resulted in rapid integration between our two teams,” said Capt. Thomas Bodine, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. “The foundation of teamwork and comradery that was built during TSTA/FEP will pay dividends as we integrate with the rest of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 to form a lethal combat weapons system.” 

GHWB, CSG-10, and CVW-7 will join Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 and USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) to begin the advanced/integrated phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan where they will sail together as the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group

George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

 

 

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