November 20, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) man the rails as the ship returns to Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. George Washington and embarked 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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner