GHWB is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, which is comprised of the staff of CSG-2; GHWB; the nine squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8; Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS [Image 144 of 523]

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, UNITED STATES

02.21.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Gaines 

U.S. Navy           

170221-N-YL257-136 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 21, 2017) Cmdr. Kevin Robb, executive officer of the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, and Commander, Carrier Air Wing 8, Capt. James McCall prepare to launch from the flight deck in an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Black Lions" of (VFA) 213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for an aerial change of command. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.21.2017
• Date Posted: 02.25.2017 00:33
• Photo ID: 3188782
• VIRIN: 170221-N-YL257-136
• Resolution: 2958x1910
• Size: 1.1 MB
• Location: USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, US