Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) signal to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) from the hanger bay during a replenishment-at-sea.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 08, 2009) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) signal to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) from the hanger bay during a replenishment-at-sea. George Washington is conducting flight deck certification and carrier qualifications in the western Pacific Ocean after completing its first Selective Restricted Availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Phillip Pavlovich) File# 090508-N-7282P-038