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Navy officials pleased with Japanese response to USS George Washington manga.

Japanese response to USS George Washington comic book

Japanese response to USS George Washington comic book

"The first hour was manga madness for 'CVN 73,' the Navy's 200-page comic starring the USS George Washington. The aircraft carrier is scheduled to arrive in Yokosuka this August and will be the first nuclear-propelled ship forward-deployed to Japan."

Reenlistment Ceremony for USS George Washington Reactor Sailors

Bonuses for Nuclear-Qualified Sailors

Reenlistment Ceremony USS George Washington Reactor Sailors

"These Sailors work hard. They come in earlier than the rest of the ship, and they stay later to shut down the plants, when we pull back into port," he continued. "It means a lot to them to know that from the very highest levels of the program, including Adm. [Kirkland H.] Donald [Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion], that they care about that, and they're doing something to make sure we retain quality folks in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program."

Master Chief Machinist Mate (nuclear) (SW/AW) Peter White, leading chief petty officer of GW's Reactor Department, echoed Silkman's sentiments.
"We want to make the statement that the nuclear-qualified Sailors work very hard at the job they do, and we want to retain the very best and brightest in our field," said White.

USS George Washingon at Yokosuka: 'It's a historic event'

USS George Washington becomes first nuclear-powered ship forward-deployed to Japan

Japanese businesses outside base gates also are putting on their game faces for the shot in the arm of new customers.
More than 40 businesses recently put "base-friendly" stickers in their windows "that will help the George Washington sailors and families learn where to go," said base community relations specialist Kyoko Sugita.
"It's a historic event," said Commander U.S. Forces Japan spokesman Cmdr. Ron Steiner last month after the ship left San Diego's North Island and headed this way. "We look forward to having more capabilities for the Japanese-American alliance."

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George Washington Carrier Strike Group Begins Training with Nimitz CSG

USS George Washington (CVN 73) began its participation in joint aircraft carrier operations with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Western Pacific Ocean Aug. 30.

The goal of the joint operation is to practice integrating the operations of embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 with Nimitz's embarked CVW-11, said Cmdr. Pete Walczak, GW's combat direction center officer.

GW Dog Lovers Volunteer at Perth Shelter

USS George Washington (GW) (CVN 73) Sailors made the most of their liberty time July 4 and volunteered at the Dogs' Refuge Home as part of a community relations project (COMREL).

USS George Washington makes a Port Visit in Singapore

The USS George Washington makes a port visit in Singapore, allowing its sailors some rest and relaxation time and a chance to experience another culture.

GW Carrier Strike Group Pays Respects to Fallen Service Members

MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (NNS) -- Sailors from USS George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Aug. 12.

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USS George Washington Group Departs Manila Following Historic Port Visit

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group, centered around the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW), departed Manila Bay Aug. 15 after making a scheduled port visit to the capital city.

The four-day visit promoted goodwill and professional exchange between the U.S. Navy and its host country through a series of visits by Republic of the Philippines Navy personnel, government leaders and local media. It was the first port visit to Manila by a U.S. aircraft carrier in more than 13 years.

GW Carrier Strike Group Participates In Indonesian International Fleet Review

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group participated in the Indonesia International Fleet Review (IFR), a parade of ships from 33 different countries taking place in Bitung and Manado in North Sulawesi, Indonesia Aug. 19.

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I had the honor of meeting these young, hardworking sailors who surprisingly come from all walks of life as well as different countries. In fact, a huge chunk of them are actually Filipinos. I was so impressed by how courteous the sailors were - snappily standing aside and giving way to us along the narrow corridors in the decks below, and greeting us with a sincere smile or a polite nod.