 The U.S. Navy's carrier strike group assigned to U.S. Pacific Fleet celebrated 70 years of service and presence in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. This year marks an important year for carrier strike group 5. It's our 70th anniversary. This carrier strike group was formed in the cauldron of World War II. Rear Admiral Frank Wagner established carrier division 5, now known as carrier strike group 5, in 1944. Centered on the aircraft carriers, the U.S. is Hornet and U.S. is Wasp. We celebrate this 70th anniversary as both a reflection of where we've been, but more importantly, as an opportunity to look forward to just how important a role the United States Navy is going to have in the President's strategic rebalancing to Asia. Carrier strike group 5, now led by U.S.S. George Washington, continues the tradition of war fighting first, operate forward and being ready. For U.S.S. George Washington, I'm Petty Officer Brian Avel.