Young sailors on the USS George Washington adjust to life at war

Life onboard the aircraft carrier near the strait of Hormuz as it conducts military operations against Iranian targets

Young sailors on the USS George Washington adjust to life at war

TL;DR

  • The USS George Washington is enforcing a US naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The crew consists of many young sailors, predominantly between 19 and 24 years old.
  • Daily life includes flight operations, ceremonies, religious services, meals, and personal activities like shopping and calling home.
  • The carrier was deployed to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.