 The combined forces commander and the chairman of the Republic of Korea's Joint Chief of Staff visited the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington at sea. It's important we continue to work together and do exercises together so that we can have a readiness, ready to act as a deterrence to war and provocation. The visit allowed senior military leaders a unique opportunity to see the operations of an underway aircraft carrier, including aircraft launch and recovery, and included a visit to other strike-meat vessels. I think it's important for the military leaders to come out here and see what effects we are generating so they have a clear picture of the capability that the USS George Washington can bring. Visits like this allow the Navy to demonstrate the capabilities of its platforms and people and to promote peace and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. For USS George Washington, I'm Petty Officer Ricardo Guzmán.