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USS George Washington to deploy to South America
The George Washington is also poised to return to Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier later this year.
By Diana Stancy
The Navy’s continuing cruiser debacle
A lengthy and costly effort to modernize the aging cruisers has not gone as planned, the Navy admits.
Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees
After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.
Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal
The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.
After Washington’s refueling woes, US Navy eyes new plans for carriers
The aircraft carrier Washington's refueling ran two years long, due to the pandemic, industrial base challenges and unplanned work in the propulsion plant.
USS George Washington completes flight deck certification
The carrier air wing demonstrated it can safely launch and recover aircraft during day and night operations.
By Diana Stancy
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.
USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul
The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.
Navy vows quality of life reforms for carrier sailors in shipyards
An investigation determined that the working environment for sailors assigned to the George Washington was poor.
By Diana Stancy
The challenge of portraying America’s first president in film
George Washington has been the subject of a few films, but experts say a heroic Hollywood treatment isn't necessary.
By Sarah Sicard