Tragic Deaths of Two USS George Washington Sailors After Arriving in Japan Rock Naval Community

The U.S. Navy is investigating the tragic deaths of two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. The sailors were found dead shortly after the ship’s arrival in Japan, prompting an outpouring of grief and calls for answers within the naval community.

According to initial reports, the first sailor was discovered unresponsive in their off-base residence and later pronounced dead. The second sailor was found dead under similar circumstances in a separate location. Both incidents occurred within days of the carrier’s arrival at its new homeport, adding. . .