USS George Washington - A helicopter is lifting a helicopter onto the deck of a ship

Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Rice, an aviation boatswain's mate (handling), from Linwood, Wash., signals to the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Island Knights of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 25 to unload cargo aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway helping to ensure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (Photo by: Danielle A. Brandt)