PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2013) Sailors conduct a post-flight safety check of the catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is en route to the Republic of the Philippines to support Operation Damayan, the humanitarian efforts in response to Typhoon Haiyan. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Liam Kennedy/Released) 131114-N-BD107-118 Join the conversation USS George Washington prepares for Operation Da

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2013) Sailors conduct a post-flight safety check of the catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is en route to the Republic of the Philippines to support Operation Damayan, the humanitarian efforts in response to Typhoon Haiyan. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Liam Kennedy/Released) 131114-N-BD107-118 Join the conversation USS George Washington prepares for Operation Damayan. (10855781115)

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