Monthly Archives: November 2012

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric D. Moorer YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 29, 2012) – Representatives from the Japan and U.S. Navy Friendship Association (JANAFA) visited the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 29. JANAFA, … Continue reading →

From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan – Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, has temporarily modified the liberty policy for all U.S. military personnel assigned to 7th Fleet while a focused leadership review of the … Continue reading →

By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow EAST CHINA SEA – Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and the Warlords of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 detachment six celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday at sea Nov. … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ricardo Guzman YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 25, 2012) The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) chapter of Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) participated in Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s CSADD chapter’s 2012 … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian H. Abel YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 22, 2012) – Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) celebrated Thanksgiving with a special feast Nov. 22. George Washington Sailors, … Continue reading →

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Japan YOKOSUKA, Japan – Cmdr. Christopher W. Adams assumed command of the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a change of … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Spencer Rhoades PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2012) The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier returned from the second half of its 2012 patrol to its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan Nov. 20. USS George … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist he ship,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jose Colon, George Washington’s ordnance handling officer. The ammunition offload can take up to three days to complete due to the amount of ordnance that has to be transported from the … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michelle N. Rasmusson PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2012) The Denver-based rock quartet “The Fray” performed a concert aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Nov. 16. Isaac Slade, Joe King, … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 17, 2012) – The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, conducted their fly off to return to Naval Air Station … Continue reading →