030625-N-3986D-001 Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Va. (Jun. 25, 2003) -- Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander, Atlantic Fleet, presents the 2002 Battenberg Cup for Combat Readiness to the Captain and crew of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a ceremony held in the shipÕs hanger bay. The Battenberg Cup is presented annually to an Atlantic Fleet Battle Efficiency winner with the greatest accumulation of crew achievements. This includes all classes of ships and submarines that exhibit the highest level of operational readiness and productivity during the competitive 12-month period. Navy


030625-N-3986D-001 Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Va. (Jun. 25, 2003) -- Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander, Atlantic Fleet, presents the 2002 Battenberg Cup for Combat Readiness to the Captain and crew of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a ceremony held in the shipÕs hanger bay. The Battenberg Cup is presented annually to an Atlantic Fleet Battle Efficiency winner with the greatest accumulation of crew achievements. This includes all classes of ships and submarines that exhibit the highest level of operational readiness and productivity during the competitive 12-month period. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jessica Davis. (RELEASED) US Navy 030625-N-3986D-001 Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander, Atlantic Fleet, presents the 2002 Battenberg Cup for Combat Readiness to the Captain and crew of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a ceremony held in the shi


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