
YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2015) Sailors train on firefighting techniques in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a general quarters drill. George Washington is underway conducting sea trials to evaluate and assess the ship's equipment status and personnel readiness for follow-on at-sea training. 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 3rd Class Eric S. Brann/Released)
Date Taken:05.12.2015 Date Posted:07.15.2015