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Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted two of George Washington’s previous commanding officers on April 16 before departing Norfolk to complete a homeport change when the ship and crew replaces Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the forward-deployed Naval Forces-Japan (FDNF-J) aircraft carrier this fall.
Both of these commanding officers, including the first commanding officer of George Washington, retired Rear Adm. Robert Michael Nutwell and the fifth commanding officer retired Rear Adm. William John McCarthy, contributed significantly to the ship’s legacy.
While onboard, they toured the recently renovated museum which displays items from both officers. They viewed their contributions on display for the first time since the museum’s rededication on March 21, 2024.
Nutwell commanded the George Washington from March 1990 until January 1993 and served during the ship’s commissioning on July 4, 1992.
“It is an honor being here to see the ship’s new museum,” said Nutwell. “This Museum preserves the history and legacy of our founding father and also represents the capital ships of the U.S. Navy to domestic and foreign visitors.”
McCarthy commanded George Washington from November 1999 until April 2002 and commanded the ship during the Sept. 11 attacks. The ship was conducting carrier qualifications near Virginia when it was diverted to provide air support to New York City following the attacks. Part of the museum commemorates the crews’ dedication to New York City, as well as displays McCarthy’s flight jacket from when he served on board as Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8 in 2004.
“This museum is an awesome example of the past, present, and future of this ship,” said McCarthy. “I am thankful to be a part of this legacy.”
George Washington will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations over the next few months as part of U.S. Naval forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2024 deployment. George Washington, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), and Henry Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) are scheduled to conduct passing exercises and operations at sea with partner nation maritime forces as the ships circumnavigate the continent of South America.
| Date Taken: | 04.16.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 04.17.2024 21:53 |
| Story ID: | 468684 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VA, US |
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