Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses hundreds of sailors aboard the USS George Washington at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo by Brandi VIncent) Aboard Japan-based carrier with stealth fighter jets, Austin spotlights China as top threat Docked in Japan, the USS George Washington is currently the only forward-deployed U.S. aircraft carrier anywhere in the world. 2 days ago By Brandi Vincent