<p>USS George Washington will remain in the local waters of Japan as part of US's comprehensive support and commitment to Japan.<br /><br />"The USS George Washington is scheduled to remain in the local waters of Japan, but is being moved at this point as a precaution, to ensure she is available if needed to respond as necessary and as relevant to any situation throughout the region and so she can sustain a state of readiness for the long term for the defense of Japan," Defence Department spokesman Cmdr Leslie Hull-Ryde said.<br /><br />Reports said that potassium iodide pills have been distributed to sailors and families remaining at the naval base and at the Atsugi Naval Air Facility.</p>
<p>USS George Washington will remain in the local waters of Japan as part of US's comprehensive support and commitment to Japan.<br /><br />"The USS George Washington is scheduled to remain in the local waters of Japan, but is being moved at this point as a precaution, to ensure she is available if needed to respond as necessary and as relevant to any situation throughout the region and so she can sustain a state of readiness for the long term for the defense of Japan," Defence Department spokesman Cmdr Leslie Hull-Ryde said.<br /><br />Reports said that potassium iodide pills have been distributed to sailors and families remaining at the naval base and at the Atsugi Naval Air Facility.</p>