Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bruce Morgan | USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) | 07.07.2025
The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CWA CSG) conducted a port visit during their routine operations 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 region, while operating alongside allies and partners across......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Reynolds | Commander, Naval Forces Japan | 05.30.2025
IWO TO, Japan – Aircrew from the Navy’s only forward deployed air wing completed another qualification milestone with Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs) at Iwo To, Japan May 19-31, 2025....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Keenan Daniels | Commander, Naval Air Forces | 09.13.2024
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 recently completed Air Wing Fallon (AWF) training as a fully integrated air wing, taking advantage of the scheduled hull swap between Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Sept. 13, 2024....
Courtesy Story | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 06.02.2021
Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, visited the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), June 2....
Courtesy Story | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 11.14.2020
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), returned to Yokosuka, Nov. 14, following a six-month Indo-Pacific deployment....
Story by Canadian Forces PO 2 Cameron Edy | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 11.08.2020
Command of an aircraft carrier is the defining moment of a naval career for many – combining a wide breadth of technical air and surface knowledge, an ironclad foundation of leadership, and the charisma to guide and mentor more than 3,000 Sailors. When it comes to Capt. Fred Goldhammer, the newest commanding officer (CO) of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), his resume speaks for itself. He has......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Codie Soule | Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5 | 11.05.2020
Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) held an inflight change of command ceremony Nov. 6, while deployed with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Capt. Adrian Calder relieved Capt. Michael Rovenolt as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five...
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer | USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) | 10.08.2020
Damage Control (DC) workcenters, also known as the "40 workcenters," ensure the Navy’s only forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is ready for any mission by maintaining all emergency equipment onboard....
