Keywords: US Navy 051215-N-1045B-099 The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) leaves Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard to conduct sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean.jpg en Newport News Va Dec 15 2005 - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington CVN 73 leaves Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard to conduct sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean Carrier sea trials will help determine the ship's material readiness and ability to rejoin the fleet as a fully operational unit Washington is scheduled to return to her homeport in Norfolk Va before the end of the year U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D Blackwell RELEASED 2005-12-15 051215-N-1045B-099 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 30779 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D Blackwell PD-USGov-Military-Navy Images from US Navy location Newport News Virginia Aboard USS George Washington CVN-73 Moran Towing Tugboats of the United States Tugboats with aircraft carriers |