Carrier Strike Group Deploys from Norfolk 

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group deployed from Norfolk, Virgina and Mayport, Florida Tuesday, the Navy announced, saying it is a scheduled deployment. 

“Our sailors are exceptionally trained, highly motivated, ready to accomplish any assigned mission and well poised to defeat any threat while deployed,” Commanding Officer Capt. Robert Bibeau said. 

Bill Would Provide Outdoor Funding for Veterans 

A bipartisan bill recently introduced into the Senate would provide $10 million in state grants to help fund outdoor activities for veterans adapting to life after military service. Introduced by members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), the Veterans Outdoors Rehabilitation Act would encourage the development and enhancement of nature-based programs for veterans, Stars and Stripes reported. 

Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Cole