On Super Bowl Sunday, The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) team of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) held two Super Bowl parties for George Washington Sailors looking for a place to watch the big game.

One party took place at Huntington Hall in the recreation center, and the other took place on the floating accommodation facility (FAF), where on-duty Sailors were able to participate.

The George Washington supply department served duty section one Sailors pizza, chicken wings, chips, dip and soda before the start of the game.

"Supply department wanted to provide an outlet for our Sailors on-duty to enjoy the Super Bowl festivities," said Logistics Specialist Chief Jennie Trady, the leading chief petty officer of supply department divisions 10 and 13 of George Washington. "Providing food and drinks afforded our Sailors aboard the same comforts they would have at home watching the big game."

The championship game took place between the Philadelphia Eagles and defending champion New England Patriots. Sailors who may have otherwise missed the chance to watch were invited to the free event, which took place on the mess decks.

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Nathan Yelmene said that, even though he didn't arrive at the party until halftime, he still had a good time.

"The game was playing on multiple televisions," said Yelmene. "We were all hanging out, lounging in the chairs and just enjoying ourselves. The food was great."

Watch relief was provided for Sailors on watch during the event, allowing them to join in for a little while, watch some of the game, and get a warm meal.

"Supply duty section one rallied together to put on a very successful event for our Sailors onboard," said Trady "We have a motto: 'Duty section one gets it done!' I felt overall that everyone was given the opportunity to partake in good food and celebration. Events like these breed comradery and esprit de corps amongst the crew."

Beginning at 6 p.m., the party ran until the end of the game, with victory going to the Eagles with a final score of 41 to 33. This is the team's first Super Bowl win.

Trady said she, even though her favorite team is the New York Giants, she was rooting for the Eagles to win.

"Although my team didn't make the big game, or even the playoffs this year, I was rooting for the Eagles to finally break the curse, and earn their first Super Bowl ring," said Trady. "It felt good to root for a team from the tri-state area. I will say my team won the Super Bowl sweeps with their amazing 'Dirty Dancing' commercial, as it won the night for so many."

Overall, the party had a high turnout, and was well received by many Sailors, Yelmene included.

Yelmene said that it was definitely a great experience.

This year's Super Bowl may have been more exciting for Philadelphia fans than Patriot fans. Either way, thanks to the efforts of the supply department and MWR team, every George Washington Sailor was given an opportunity to join in this classic American pastime.

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