USS George Washington Departs Naval Station Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (April 25, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Naval Station Norfolk, April 25, 2024, for a deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations as part of Southern Seas 2024....
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He's a guiding light for those embarking on the tumultuous journey of boot camp, and,...