In September 2026, two American aircraft carriers — including the USS George Washington — are conducting active military strikes against Iran in the Middle East, marking one of the most significant forward deployments of U.S. naval power in recent memory. CBS News secured rare access aboard the George Washington, offering a window into the human and mechanical machinery of modern carrier warfare at the moment of its engagement. The dual-carrier posture signals not a fleeting show of force but a sustained commitment, one that raises enduring questions about duration, escalation, and the weight