A U.S. Navy McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Block 50 "Hornet" (BuNo 165217) from Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34) "Blue Blasters" prepares to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS "George Washington" (CVN-73). "George Washington Washington" was deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of its kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeked to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.