The George Washington Carrier Strike Group, centered around nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived in Singapore for a port visit, Oct. 13.

“The U.S. and the Republic of Singapore are friends and Singapore is a favorite place for our Sailors to visit,” said Capt. David A. Lausman , George Washington’s commanding officer . “U.S. Navy ship visits are a perfect example of our country’s commitment to this region, its regional stability and economic prosperity.”