A video showcasing the deployment of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The backing track is an original song written by Lt. Cmdr. Patricia Kreuzberger and recorded by the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Knisely)
This month we celebrate the birth of our namesake, George Washington. The revered first president and former general is often referred to as the father of our country. But did you know that his success during the Revolutionary War hinged largely on his command of a group of relatively unknown heroes?
The United States Navy is one of the most powerful and respected military forces in the world, and behind the success of the U.S. Navy are Chief Petty Officers (CPOs). From their early beginnings in the 1800s to their critical role in World War II and beyond, Chiefs have been instrumental in shaping the U.S. Navy.
This past year, Seamanship Navigation Training Team (SNTT) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) resurrected a training program that has not been seen since before the ships Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH).