View Image

Malaysian officials tour USS George Washington (CVN 73).
121012-N-ZT599-121
ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) Capt. Ken Reynard, executive officer of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, discusses the ship's flight schedule with Malaysian army Lt. Gen. Dato` Zulkiple bin Kassi, Malaysian army field commander, center, and other senior members of the Malaysian armed forces during a tour of the aircraft carrier. 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 Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

Download High Resolution

Go Back