USS George H.W. Bush Hosts Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 [Image 1 of 29]

ADRIATIC SEA

10.28.2022

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Novalee Manzella 

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

221028-N-YD731-1033 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 28, 2022) Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, is welcomed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 2022.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 28, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe. The GHWB Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.The GHWBCSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America’s adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the GHWBCSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)

• Date Taken: 10.28.2022
• Date Posted: 10.29.2022 13:32
• Photo ID: 7486092
• VIRIN: 221028-N-YD731-1033
• Resolution: 4652x3323
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• Location: ADRIATIC SEA