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The U.S. Navy Is 'Swapping' Aircraft Carriers in China's Backyard
Summary and Key Points: The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and USS George Washington (CVN-73) are undergoing a "hull swap" at Naval Air Station North Island, with the George Washington returning to Yokosuka, Japan, as the U.S. Navy's forward- …