USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Yokosuka for hsitoric "3 hull swap" w/ CVN 71 & CVN 76

[Major Shaitan Singh]

150518-N-YB023-013 TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class 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 interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released)

150518-N-YD641-041 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Master Chief Electrician's Mate Nathan Miller, virtual interactive training equipment lead instructor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), says goodbye to his daughter as the ship prepares to depart Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

150518-N-TE278-233 TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Rodney Cobia, from Charleston, N.C., left, stows flags as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-225 TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand in formation spelling "sayonara" as the ship departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-208 TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Ruben Jeanpierre, from New Orleans, uses an alidade and sound-powered telephone as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-182 TOKYO BAY (May 18, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice David Colon, from Belleville, N.J., right, stands in formation as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-164 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Seaman Anthony Mills, from Dededo, Guam, front, heaves a mooring line with other Deck department Sailors as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-108 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), right, salutes the national ensign during morning colors prior to George Washington's departure for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

150518-N-TE278-104 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, right, Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, and Lt. Alex Glass, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 flag aid, salute the national ensign during morning colors prior to George Washington's departure for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-TE278-080 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, speaks with the media prior to George Washington's departure for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

150518-N-ED185-173 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand in formation spelling "Sayonara" in Japanese as the ship departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory Reynolds/Released)

150518-N-ED185-165YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) stand in formation spelling "Sayonara" in Japanese as the ship departs for its 2015 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory Reynolds/Released)