ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2024) Sailors man the rails aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk, April 25, 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 Seaman Travis Hanes)