Wenatchee Native Honored as Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington

Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada | Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), poses with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Nguyen, from Wenatchee, Washington, assigned to medical department, during a Warfighter of the Week presentation while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 12, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada)  

PHILIPPINE SEA

06.12.2026

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada 

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

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Jun 12, 2026

Wenatchee Native Honored as Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON – East Wenatchee, Washington native Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Nguyen was recognized as the Warfighter of the Week aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Jun 12, 2026.

Warfighter of the Week is a command program where the ship’s captain personally recognizes an exemplary Sailor selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.

As an essential member of USS George Washington’s Medical department, HM3 Nguyen showcased extraordinary commitment to the mission as a team leader for primary care. His unwavering vigilance resulted in the delivery of care to 2,750 Sailors, directly elevating of the medical team’s performance while ensuring optimal mission readiness. Additionally, as Supply Petty Officer, he diligently managed $100,000 in medical equipment and supplies.

“The Navy helps our allies and sister branches, and upholds freedom of navigation, trade, and democracy,” said Nguyen. “Serving in the Navy has given me the opportunity and discipline to help better myself.”

Nguyen is a 2021 graduate of Eastmon Highschool with additional schooling at Southern New Hampshire University.

George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet.

• Date Taken: 06.12.2026
• Date Posted: 06.13.2026 04:07
• Story ID: 567740
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
• Hometown: EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, US
• Hometown: WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, US