The USS George Washington (CVN-73), a Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy, has embarked on a significant deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
The Washington is deploying for the first time in nearly a decade as part of Southern Seas 2024. From South America, the Washington will head to San Diego before transiting to Japan, where it will be the forward-deployed carrier later this year.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier will leave Hampton Roads Thursday as it deploys to South America en route to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan. The Washington is deploying for the first time in nearly a decade as part of Southern Seas 2024. The carrier will operate alongside forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay over the next several months .
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier will leave Hampton Roads Thursday as it deploys to South America en route to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan.
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