PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Courtney McCluskey gives the all clear sign following a pre-flight safety inspection on an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 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-BD107-313 Join

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Courtney McCluskey gives the all clear sign following a pre-flight safety inspection on an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 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-BD107-313 Join the conversation USS George Washington prepares for Operation Damayan. (10856119543)

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