241209-N-CM740-1001 YOKOSUKA, Japan (December 9, 2024) - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, welcoming the crew to Japan following the ship's arrival last month. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Stamer.)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens spent two days at Yokosuka naval base during a two week fleet engagement trip to the pacific region.