Keywords: cvn 73 cvn73 carrier gw uss george washington ussgeorgewashington philippine sea philippinesea outdoor 131122-N-BX824-054 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 22, 2013) Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to load an AIM-120 missile onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of 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 U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released) 131122-N-BX824-054 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 22, 2013) Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to load an AIM-120 missile onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of 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 U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman/Released) |