https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-george-washington-captain-says-morale-is-high-for-new-mideast-missionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-george-washington-captain-says-morale-is-high-for-new-mideast-missionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-george-washington-captain-says-morale-is-high-for-new-mideast-mission#u53349Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:10:26 +0000The USS George Washington has arrived for a new mission in the Middle East. The ship's captain reports high morale among the crew as the vessel conducts operational preparations, including watchstanding training and FOD walkdowns. This deployment coincides with increased regional tension following US military strikes against Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island. These strikes occurred as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positioned rockets and sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping chokepoint. US strikes on Larak Island