January 10, 2009: Commissioning ceremony for George H. W. Bush CVN-77 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

January 10, 2009: Commissioning ceremony for George H. W. Bush CVN-77 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

January 10, 2009: Former President George H. W. Bush speaking at the commissioning ceremony.

January 10, 2009: Former President George H. W. Bush hands a long glass to Lt. Commander George
Brickhouse symbolizing the setting of the first watch at the commissioning ceremony of George H. W. Bush
CVN-77.

January 10, 2009: Sailors begin to man the ship bringing the ship to life at the commissioning ceremony of
USS George H. W. Bush CVN-77.