151112-N-WO404-019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Aviation Electronic’s Technician Airman Apprentice Stephen Nelson, assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, cleans an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is deployed around South America as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint multinational and interag

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151112-N-WO404-019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Aviation Electronic’s Technician Airman Apprentice Stephen Nelson, assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, cleans an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is deployed around South America as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Nelson/Released) 151112-N-WO404-019 by Naval Forces Southern 4th Fleet

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