FLIGHT DECK FLAG U.S. sailors look on as the American flag is lowered on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washingtion before departing Hong Kong, July 15, 2012. The 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. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 166542-S-CZW40-293.jpg Photo Gallery