The USS George Washington has been in continuous service for 34 years and recovered its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean.

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US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 21, 12:01 AM

The USS George Washington has been in continuous service for 34 years

Details: 34 years; USS George Washington

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 21, 12:01 AM

The USS George Washington recovered its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean

Details: 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft; Indian Ocean; underway

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 21, 12:01 AM

The recovery of the 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft constitutes a 'major aviation milestone'

Details: major aviation milestone

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 21, 12:01 AM

The USS George Washington projects American sea power

Details: aircraft carrier; American sea power