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USS George Washington (CVN-73)
- Homeport of Norfolk, Virginia
The USS George Washington, with a crew of 5,500, is a Nimitz class nuclear
powered aircraft carrier -- making it one of the largest warships
in the world. Commissioned on July 4, 1992, the ship's homeport is
Norfolk, Virginia. There are a total of 50 "strike aircraft" on board.
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