230115-N-UI066-1124 ADRIATIC SEA (Jan. 15, 2023) Cmdr. Jason Papadopoulos, commander, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, left, speaks with a fellow pilot on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 15, 2023. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Jeffrey Creighan will relieve Cmdr. Papadopoulos as commanding officer of VFA-103. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, 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. The George H.W. Bush 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chandler Ludke)
Date Taken: | 01.15.2023 |
Date Posted: | 01.17.2023 03:35 |
Photo ID: | 7590578 |
VIRIN: | 230115-N-UI066-1124 |
Resolution: | 5847x3898 |
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Location: | ADRIATIC SEA |
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