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 328 of 360]

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, UNITED STATES

10.25.2017

Photo by zachary wickline 

U.S. Navy           

171025-N-NG136-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Samantha Jelonnek prepares to take off in a MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 embarked onboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. BA17 will take place Oct. 18 - 30, 2017, ashore along the eastern seaboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary P. Wickline/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.25.2017
• Date Posted: 10.31.2017 01:50
• Photo ID: 3915664
• VIRIN: 171025-N-NG136-001
• Resolution: 2490x1874
• Size: 976.15 KB
• Location: USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, US