George Washington Celebrates Independence Day

Sailors operate a 40mm saluting cannon on the starboard catwalk of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during an Independence Day celebration while underway in the Pacific Ocean July 4, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson)