'Gold Eagle' Begins First Chapter of Second Lifespan with New Captain

[tomtom22]

'Gold Eagle' Begins First Chapter of Second Lifespan with New Captain
Story Number: NNS090707-13
Release Date: 7/7/2009 3:54:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristan Robertson, USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) held a change of command ceremony July 7.

Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey assumed command of the aircraft carrier, currently in port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, from Capt. Walter E. Carter Jr.

"Today represents much more than a change of command," said Carter. "It also represents the rebirth of this magnificent aircraft carrier as Carl Vinson completes her once in a lifetime refueling complex overhaul (RCOH); she now begins the second half of her amazing 50-year life span."

Carter assumed command of Carl Vinson in October 2006 during the "Gold Eagle's" extensive RCOH period at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB) in Newport News. In June 2009, Carter was selected to the rank of rear admiral and will assume duties as commander of Joint Enabling Capabilities Command at U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) in Suffolk, Va.

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=46790

 

[03USMC]

Remember Vinson pulling into Subic with her TF in 86-87 I think.. REALLY SCREWED UP LIBERTY ..........what with all the Squids driving prices up.