USS George Washington (CVN 73) Story Archive
Underway Replenishment Offers Unique Training Aboard George Washington (19 October 2012)
The day began early for USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sailors during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), Oct. 18.
Vietnamese Distinguished Visitors Tour George Washington (20 October 2012)
Distinguished visitors from Vietnam visited the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for a tour of the ship, Oct. 20.
USS George Washington Arrives in the Philippines (24 October 2012)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) dropped anchor in Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 24.
Sailors stationed aboard forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN) 73 participated in the Philippine military's inaugural Goodwill games during its five-day port visit, Oct. 26.
George Washington Returns to Sea after Philippines Visit (30 October 2012)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines after a five-day, goodwill port visit Oct. 29.
Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Kicks Off with JSDF Embark aboard George Washington (13 November 2012)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commander of Escort Flotilla 1, and members of his staff, while the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participates in Keen Sword 2013, Nov. 6.
Rock Group 'The Fray' Performs Aboard George Washington (16 November 2012)
The Denver-based rock quartet "The Fray" performed a concert aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Nov. 16.
Carrier Air Wing 5 Departs George Washington (18 November 2012)
The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington's embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, conducted their fly off to return to Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan, Nov. 17.
George Washington Conducts Ordnance Offload (18 November 2012)
The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted a 1,333-ton ammunition offload, which signifies the near completion of its 2012 patrol Nov. 18.
USS George Washington Returns to Yokosuka after 2012 Patrol (20 November 2012)
The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier returned from the second half of its 2012 patrol to its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Nov. 20.
George Washington CSADD Participate in CFAY Turkey Bowl (26 November 2012)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington's (CVN 73) chapter of Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) participated in Fleet Activities Yokosuka's CSADD chapter's 2012 flag football 'Turkey Bowl' at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 25.
George Washington's CSADD a Cut Above the Rest (21 December 2012)
The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington's (CVN 73) Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) earned the CSADD Sea Chapter of the Year for 2012 Dec. 20.
George Washington Sailors, Families Celebrate Christmas with Holiday Dinner (28 December 2012)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) celebrated Christmas with a holiday dinner Dec. 25.
George Washington Remembers Fallen Shipmate (18 April 2013)
The crew of USS George Washington (CVN 73) held a memorial ceremony here April 18 to honor the life of a fallen shipmate, co-worker and friend.
George Washington's Security Force Trains for Certification (26 April 2013)
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington's (CVN 73) security department conducted Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Phase II certification, April 15-18.