Team Infidel
Forum Spin Doctor
Japan Times
September 13, 2008
By Kyodo News
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington will arrive at its new forward-deployed port of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Sept. 25, replacing the flattop Kitty Hawk, U.S. Naval Forces Japan said Friday.
The U.S. Navy announced the arrival date at a time when Yokosuka residents are concerned about the safety of the George Washington, the deployment of which was delayed for about one month because of a fire caused by unauthorized smoking by the crew.
September 13, 2008
By Kyodo News
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington will arrive at its new forward-deployed port of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Sept. 25, replacing the flattop Kitty Hawk, U.S. Naval Forces Japan said Friday.
The U.S. Navy announced the arrival date at a time when Yokosuka residents are concerned about the safety of the George Washington, the deployment of which was delayed for about one month because of a fire caused by unauthorized smoking by the crew.