Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulls into Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit, July 30th, 2026. “This visit by the USS George Washington, USS Robert Smalls, and USS Shoup comes as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary,” said U.S. We thank Da Nang city and its people for welcoming the 4th U.S. aircraft carrier to its port. CSG-5’s scheduled port visit underscores the two nations’ deepening commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2023. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.