110824-N-BR887-045 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2011) Sailors perform a flight deck wash down aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Flight deck wash downs are performed to ensure the flight deck is clean and free from corrosive salts and to maintain the material condition of the flight deck surface. George Washington is on a patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan Pinalez/Released) US Navy 110824-N-BR887-045 Sailors wash down the flight deck

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