Observing the Fire Damage to USS George Washington

The Navy deserves a lot of credit how they have handled the USS George Washington (CVN 73) fire. They have been forthcoming with information and providing an abundance of pictures. Below are some unclassified images and details from the recent fire on the USS George Washington (CVN 73).

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The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) will be taking part in RIMPAC, which runs from June 29th to July 31th. In other words, the rotation of the GW to Japan will be on hold for a few months. Hopefully the repairs can be completed by August.

It is worth noting that even with this accident, the US Navy has enough carriers to meet all contingencies throughout the summer even with the damage to the GW. That is noteworthy, because it highlights the difference between having eleven carriers and ten carriers under the fleet response plan. Accidents do happen, it is always good to be prepared.