Capt. Jason Tarrant, from Valdosta, Georgia, executive officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), addresses the crew during a Native American Heritage Month celebration held on the aft mess decks aboard the George Washington while underway in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 7. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, the Navy said. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnathan M. Meighan)