Two U.S. aircraft carriers will visit Guam for port visits
Guam can expect two aircraft carriers to visit Guam back-to-back from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10.
The USS George Washington will arrive in port at Apra Harbor Dec. 1. The second carrier will depart Dec. 10.
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington transits in the South China Sea, Nov. 22. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley
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The George Washington last visited Guam in August.
Port visits are an opportunity for a crew to tour the island, get some “rest and relaxation,” and for the ship to resupply. In August the strike group had sailors from Guam among its crew. mbj
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