From The Straits Times · · 1m 30s
Sailors on USS George Washington adjust to Iran war
Young sailors on US warship face Iran conflict amid tense operations.
In brief
Young sailors on US warship face Iran conflict amid tense operations. US sailors on USS George Washington adapt to ongoing Iran conflict after recent strikes, balancing duty with family life. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Emergency alert on USS George Washington
Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors scramble as emergency alert blares on deck.
“It has been eventful”
Damon Dennard prepares bombs
Damon Dennard, 23, readsies bombs for aircraft as crewmates race to their positions.
“It's crazy, but at the end of the day, it's work. That's all.”
Tense mission near Strait of Hormuz
The USS George Washington's mission near the Strait of Hormuz began three days after US blew up five Iranian oil tankers.
“The war began in February with joint strikes on Iranian targets by the US and Israel”
Sailors on floating city
The aircraft carrier houses 5,000 personnel with diverse roles from cash registers to aircraft launch oversight.
“It's a dance, with lots of people checking each other”
Breana Royston uses ouija board
Breana Royston, a night aircraft handling officer, uses a real-time model to track aircraft movements on the flight deck.
“We've been on our toes the last week, maneuvering and everything, with everything that's going on”
Iranian government condemns US actions
Iranian foreign minister called US military actions in the Strait of Hormuz a direct result of US and Israeli aggression.
“The insecurity prevailing in the strait was the 'direct result of the aggressive actions of the United States and the Israeli regime'”
Sailor morale challenges
Rear Admiral Jeffrey Heames says maintaining contact with home and mail is critical for sailor morale during wartime.
“Some of those things affect how sailors hold up out in this kind of environment”
Sailors reflect on 9/11 anniversary
Hundreds of crew members gathered for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, many too young to remember.
“Help us honor those who have gone before us”
Sailors learning adulthood
Many sailors on the George Washington are between 19 and 24 years old, learning adult skills while deployed.
“They're trying to figure out being an adult while they're out here”
What to remember
US sailors on USS George Washington adapt to ongoing Iran conflict after recent strikes, balancing duty with family life.
