PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nathan Morris, from St. Charles, Mo., right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Brian Grubb, from Lincoln, Neb., congratulate each other after a successful set of aircraft launches during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Join the conv


PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2012) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nathan Morris, from St. Charles, Mo., right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Brian Grubb, from Lincoln, Neb., congratulate each other after a successful set of aircraft launches during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michelle N. Rasmusson/Released) 120929-N-XF988-105 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors high-five after aircraft launches.


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