 USS George Washington honored the aircraft carrier USS Lexington with a wreath-laying ceremony at sea. The commemorative event took place at the final resting place of Lady Lex which was sunk during World War II in the Battle of the Coral Sea. As one of our nation's first aircraft carriers she served her country faithfully and provided combat and defense support to a region desperately in need of stability and protection. A prayer was held and taps was played honoring the sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country. I feel honored for the sailors previous to me because I know they laid everything down for us. Lexington was one of the US Navy's first two aircraft carriers and took an active part in the development of carrier techniques, fleet doctrine, and in the operational training of a generation of naval aviators. For USS George Washington, I'm Petty Officer Brian Abel.