Nov 29, 2025  - CELEBES SEA - Capt. Brian Kesselring, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, while underway in the Celebes Sea, Nov. 29, 2025. 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 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Ottinger)

 Dec 2, 2025  - IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, taxis on flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

 Dec 6, 2025  - IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN - Three F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, conduct a fly over at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

 May 24, 2026  - U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lillian Olen)

 May 28, 2026  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 28, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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, 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 Nicolas Quezada)

 Jun 22, 2026  - PHILIPPINE SEA - Ryan Vandrey, left, from Texas and Lt. Pirkle Jameson, right, from Wisconsin, shoot an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 22, 2026. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada)

 Jun 22, 2026  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 22, 2026. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kiah Nesbitt)

 Jul 11, 2026  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, July 11, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ana Souza Young)

 Jul 11, 2026  - PHILIPPINE SEA - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, July 11, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ana Souza Young)

 Aug 6, 2026  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the South China Sea, Aug. 6, 2026. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, 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 Megan Tillman)

 Aug 8, 2026  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Sailors tow an F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the South China Sea, Aug. 8, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, 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 Juan Cordova)

 Aug 10, 2026  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - F/A-18 Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 (left) and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, stand ready on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the South China Sea, Aug. 10, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is the U.S. Navy’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Williamson)

 Aug 13, 2026  - SINGAPORE STRAIT - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, is positioned on the flight deck of flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while transiting the Singapore Strait, Aug. 13, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, 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 Nicolas Quezada)

 Aug 18, 2026  - U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares for takeoff aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 19, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

 Aug 18, 2026  - INDIAN OCEAN - 08.18.2026 - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, readies for launch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while operating in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten)

 Aug 18, 2026  - INDIAN OCEAN - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while operating in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. George Washington, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 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, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten)

 Aug 21, 2026  - U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, prepares for takeoff aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway, Aug. 21, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

 Aug 22, 2026  - AT SEA - A U.S. Navy Sailor signals to an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, as it launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 24, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

 Aug 28, 2026  - U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - U.S. Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on a F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Aug. 28, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)