 The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group returned to see a day early from Hong Kong to respond to a Philippine government request for disaster relief assistance. After shifting its colors, the strike group began to transit to the Republic of the Philippines to support the local government and military-led relief efforts after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. Bill, we affirm that our friendship, the U.S. and U.S. Navy forces are here to help you assist you in times of crisis, in times of danger. Our ability to respond rapidly to the Philippine government's request reaffirms the value of the close cooperation our two nations share. For USS George Washington, I'm Seaman Spencer Rowe.