Courtesy Photo | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
Capt. Nicholas DeLeo delivers remarks after assuming command of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining......
Courtesy Photo | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
The ceremonial color guard attached to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington presents colors during a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. The ceremony marks the formal transfer of command from Capt. Timothy Waits to Capt. Nicholas DeLeo. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft......
Courtesy Photo | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
The ceremonial color guard attached to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington presents colors during a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from Capt. Timothy Waits to Capt. Nicholas DeLeo. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed......
Courtesy Photo | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
Members of the official party salute during a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, right, relieved Capt. Timothy Waits during the ceremony. 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......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kiah Nesbitt | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
Rear Adm. Eric Anduze, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 and Commander, Task Force 70, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. The ceremony marks the formal transfer of command from Capt. Timothy Waits and welcomes Capt. Nicholas DeLeo as the incoming commanding officer. George Washington is the U.S.......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kiah Nesbitt | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.12.2026
Capt. Timothy Waits, commanding officer aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. Waits served as commanding officer prior to relinquishing command to Capt. Nicholas DeLeo. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnathan Meighan | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.11.2026
Capt. Timothy Waits, departs a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. The ceremony marks the formal transfer of command from Capt. Timothy Waits, the off-going commanding officer, to Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, the oncoming commanding officer. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnathan Meighan | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 03.11.2026
Members of the Seventh Fleet Band perform the national anthem during a change-of-command ceremony at Fleet Theater on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 13, 2026. The ceremony formally transfers command from Capt. Timothy Waits to Capt. Nicholas DeLeo. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United......
