Don't Forget Families,Workers

Admiral Jonathan Greenert,Commander,Fleet Forces Command,recalled that the crew's families serve,too.They will be here when the bunting is gone.Mike Petters,President of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding,which employs about 40,000,stated that the workers share a single vision:to build the finest military ships in the world.As shipbuilders,we build with our hearts.We know the ship is our legacy,Mr.Petters said.Captain Kevin O'Flaherty,commanding officer of CVN 77,saluted the Navy League,especially the Hampton Roads Council,for providing the tribute room,a small museum on the ship to honor Mr.Bush,and other support for the crew.One by one,crewmembers ran up the gangway to the accompaniment of the Navy song "Anchors Aweigh,"bringing the ship to life as ordered.She is expected to be in service for 50 years,and is the last of the Nimitz class of aircraft carriers.