The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Thursday from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., embarking on a months-long journey to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, where it will begin a new chapter.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Thursday from Naval Station Norfolk, embarking on a monthslong journey to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, where it will begin a new chapter. The Washington and about 3,200 sailors on board crossed the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel about 11 a.m. before cruising out of the Chesapeake Bay. It marked the end of the Washington’s time in Hampton .
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — 10 On Your Side recently learned of a big change aboard locally-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington. After almost three years as the commanding officer, and more than 30 years in the Navy, Capt. Brent Gaut is retiring. “Having the honor and privilege to command our great nation’s premier CVN has […]
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The USS George Washington, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 took to the Atlantic Ocean to conduct cyclic operations, which simulate future operational missions. This was the first time the F-35C Lightning II cyclic training had taken place aboard a carrier operating in the Atlantic Ocean.