230115-N-KL637-1087 ADRIATIC SEA (Jan. 15, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) while two F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, take off during operations in the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 15, 2023. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Strike Group 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Posada)
Date Taken: | 01.15.2023 |
Date Posted: | 01.17.2023 03:41 |
Photo ID: | 7590545 |
VIRIN: | 230115-N-KL637-1087 |
Resolution: | 6179x4414 |
Size: | 972.76 KB |
Location: | U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 88 |
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