In August 2009, "George Washington" participated in the Indonesian Fleet Review, during "Sail Bunaken 2009", in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The parade of warships and tall ships from 40 nations included five from the "George Washington" Carrier Strike Group, including "George Washington", "Cowpens", , , and . Carrier Airwing Five, currently embarked on "George Washington", also participated with a multi-aircraft fly-by of the viewing station during the parade. The "George Washington" Carrier Strike Group returned to Japan 3 September for a maintenance upkeep period prior to her second fall patrol.