Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Amanda Harvey, from Meadville, Pa., checks newly-received fuel for sediment and water during a replenishment at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing 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. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.