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USS George Washington Strike Group arrives in Guam, Saipan

18 August 2025

From USS George Washington (CVN 73) Public Affairs

APRA HARBOR, Guam — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17, while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) visits Saipan.
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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) A Navy family watches as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) A Navy family watches as Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 17. 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, operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker)


Guam, part of the United States homeland, enhances the Navy’s operational readiness and empowers swift deterrence against adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. By providing logistics and overall preparedness, Guam stands as a premier strategic outpost in the Western Pacific

“The George Washington Strike Group’s arrival in Guam emphasizes the key role that Guam plays in the Western Pacific,” said Capt. Tim Waits, commanding officer of the George Washington. “Our visit also provides a great opportunity for our Sailors to engage in the local community and provides an opportunity for some brief but well-deserved liberty.”

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) departed Yokosuka, Japan, for a scheduled underway, June 10.

GWACSG consists of the George Washington, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

GWACSG is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The 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 the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet.

For more information, please contact the George Washington Public Affairs Officer at

pao@cvn73.navy.mil

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