YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- After more than 130 days at sea, the George Washington (GW) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is taking a break from its annual patrol to the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) by pulling into their forward-deployed homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, Nov 1.
"We are thrilled to be back in Japan today and back with our families and friends," said Capt. David A. Lausman, GW's commanding officer. "While we were away, our Sailors did an outstanding job carrying out their orders to help maintain peace across the region."
The GW CSG, commanded by Rear Adm. Dan Cloyd, is compromised of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and the guided-missile cruisers USS Shiloh (CG 67) and USS Cowpens (CG 63).
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