The U.S. nuclear-powered carrier was in the waters off the Korean peninsula for a routine patrol mission , which followed a trilateral `` search and rescue '' drill between the U.S. , South Korea and Japan . Rare visit to USS George Washington , one of America 's most powerful warships . Aircraft landed in waters off Korean coast for a routine ` ` patrol . '' It is home to up 500 crew and 18,000 meals are served a day .
Rare visit to USS George Washington , one of America 's most powerful warships . Aircraft landed in waters off Korean coast for a routine ` ` patrol . '' It is home to up 500 crew and 18,000 meals are served a day .