U.S. Pacific Fleet
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 13, 2011) - An E-2C Hawkeye from the "Liberty Bells" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 launches from the flight deck of the
aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The carrier began its latest patrol on June 12, 2011, departing its forward-operating base of Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Onboard are more than 5,500 Sailors from George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5. George Washington's mission is to patrol the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, work with regional partners and help ensure security, stability and respond to any crisis across the operational spectrum as directed. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/RELEASED)
110811-N-DS193-002
SOUTH CHINA SEA (August 13, 2011) - An E-2C Hawkeye from the "Liberty Bells" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 launches from the flight deck of the
aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The carrier began its latest patrol on June 12, 2011, departing its forward-operating base of Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Onboard are more than 5,500 Sailors from George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5. George Washington's mission is to patrol the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, work with regional partners and help ensure security, stability and respond to any crisis across the operational spectrum as directed. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/RELEASED)