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 122 of 175]

UNITED STATES

03.23.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Gaines 

U.S. Navy           

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ARABIAN GULF (March 23, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Tomcatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to conduct operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. George H.W. Bush is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.23.2017
• Date Posted: 03.25.2017 00:36
• Photo ID: 3259016
• VIRIN: 170323-N-YL257-063
• Resolution: 2100x1439
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• Location: US