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USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew member
The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.
By Diana Stancy
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
USS George Washington returning to Japan next year
GW will have to come out of deep maintenance first, and officials have not disclosed when that will be.
USS George HW Bush returns to Norfolk after deployment
The Bush, which replaced the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in August, supported allies and partners to reinforce commitment to NATO, while underway.
By Diana Stancy
Navy sailor charged in Capitol riot was stationed on aircraft carrier
The FBI says a man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was stationed on a Navy aircraft carrier when he joined a mob’s attack on the building.
By Michael Kunzelman, AP