USS George Washington steams in Pacific Ocean

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 27, 2025. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger)