100623-N-3885H-033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2010) A NATO Sea Sparrow missile is launched from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush completed its first-ever missile launch while underway conducting combat systems ship qualification trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)USS George H.W. Bush Conducts First Missile Launch -- Navy.mil
USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) -- USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) successfully fired two Evolved NATO Sea Sparrow missiles and two Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) for the first time, to conclude its first Combat Systems Ship's Qualification Trials (CSSQT), June 23.
CSSQT is part of the series of qualifications and certifications the aircraft carrier must undergo in preparation for her upcoming maiden deployment.
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