Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians tread water while waiting to be hoisted by an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter during cast and recovery training.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 19, 2010) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians tread water in the Pacific Ocean while waiting to be hoisted by an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 during cast and recovery training with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, deployed 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas) File# 100719-N-6720T-130