Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2008) -- An S3 B Viking attached to the
"Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 22, refuels an EA-6B Prowler
attached to the "Scorpions" of Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron
(VAQ) 132 during a practice air power demo aboard the Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). GW is undergoing
carrier qualifications and flight deck certification in preparation for
its homeport change to Yokosuka, Japan. GW will relieve USS Kitty Hawk
(CV 63) as the Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roderick Barclay
(Released)
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