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eral boats from USS George Washington arrived at the scene to help. They included divers and swimmers from SEAL Team Two, an explosive ordnance disposal team, search and rescue swimmers from Helicopter AntiSubmarine Warfare Squadron 15 and the ship's medical team.

USS George Washington is halfway through a six-month deployment. Shanks visited cities in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. During these visits sailors participated in community relations projects and had the opportunity to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

While in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, USS George Washington Sailors painted at the A1 Hytham Islamic School and the Saudi/Bahraini School for the Blind.

Home ported in Norfolk, carriers like USS George Washington are deployed around the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors, and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons and aircraft avaijable.

Shanks is a 1990 graduate of Rappahannock County High School of Sperryville and joined the Navy in December 1999.

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