October 7, 2006: Christening ceremony for George H. W. Bush CVN-77.

October 7, 2006: Former President George H. W. Bush speaking at the christening ceremony.

October 7, 2006: President George W. Bush speaking at the christening ceremony.

October 7, 2006: Ship's sponsor Doro Bush Koch christens George H. W. Bush CVN-77 saying "I would like to
join my father, my brother, my family in saluting not only the men and women who built this remarkable
ship, but also the courageous men and women who will soon man it" . Standing behind her is the President of
Northrop Grumman Newport News Mike Petters, former President George H. W. Bush and President George W.
Bush.

October 7, 2006: Former President George H. W. Bush, President George W. Bush and Florida Governor Jeb
Bush leave following the christening ceremony of George H. W. Bush CVN-77.

January 25, 2008: Former President George H. W. Bush signs the first dead load to be launched from the
catapult of George H. W. Bush CVN-77 during the catapult test.

January 25, 2008: Former President George H. W. Bush and catapult officer Lt. Scott Coonan signal the launch
of the first dead load to be launched off the George H. W. Bush CVN-77 during the catapult test.

January 25, 2008: Former President George H. W. Bush signals the launch of two dead load's from the George
H. W. Bush CVN-77 during the catapult test.

January 10, 2009: A salute is fired in honor of former President George H. W. Bush at the commissioning
ceremony of George H. W. Bush CVN-77.

January 10, 2009: President George W. Bush speaking at the commissioning ceremony of George H. W. Bush
CVN-77.