HORNET LAUNCH An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 launches from the flight deck of the USS George Washington in waters south of Japan, Nov., 10, 2014. The George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 305912-N-ACY66-317.jpg Photo Gallery