2,100 Days: Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington 'Did Nothing' for 6 Years

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s USS George Washington (CVN-73) underwent an extended mid-life Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH), lasting more than 2,100 days—far longer than the typical timeline due to budgetary issues, unexpected ship conditions, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

-The $2.8 billion overhaul included updates to propulsion, combat systems, and infrastructure. After sea trials in mid-2023, George Washington replaced USS Ronald Reagan in the 7th Fleet.

-Tragically...