230317-N-EL850-1181 ADRIATIC SEA (March 17, 2023) An E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W Bush (CVN 77) during a change of command ceremony, March 17, 2023. During the ceremony Cmdr. Matthew Campbell relieved Cmdr. Robert Whitmore as commander, VAW-121. 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, VAW-121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, 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)
Date Taken: | 03.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 03.18.2023 05:09 |
Photo ID: | 7688187 |
VIRIN: | 230317-N-EL850-1181 |
Resolution: | 3361x2401 |
Size: | 943.87 KB |
Location: | ADRIATIC SEA |
Web Views: | 38 |
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