USS George Washington conducts fueling-at-sea with USNS Earl Warren in Philippine Sea

USNS Earl Warren (T-AO-207) sails alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea evolution in the Philippine Sea, May 24, 2026. 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 Nicolas Quezada)