The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington (CVN 73), completed its Flight Deck Certification (abbreviated FDC) on 30 June following a robust evaluation process. The certification marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s return to complete operational status, which took place at the Naval Station Norfolk.
Flight Deck Certification is a rigorous assessment of the carrier’s capacity to launch as well as recover aircraft safely and securely in varying conditions, including...