U.S. Sixth Fleet, EUCOM Deputy Visit USS George H.W. Bush

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose | 230308-N-IX644-1124 ADRIATIC SEA (March 8, 2023) U.S. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Steve Basham, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, speaks with Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 2nd Class Christopher Keller aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), March 8, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier 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 Seaman Sasha Ambrose)  

U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

03.13.2023

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Carrier Strike Group 10

Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Striking and Support Forces NATO, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), March 8-9, 2023.

During the visit, they met with leadership to discuss employment of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG employment, attend Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7’s change of command, and observe allied operations.

“It was a privilege to have the opportunity to meet with the Sailors of George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and witness first-hand what they bring to the joint, combined fight in the European theater,” said Basham. “The flexibility and lethality these men and women bring the decision makers daily is vital to the EUCOM mission, integration with allies and partners, and the security of our nations. I appreciate the hard work and dedication these professionals have shown throughout their deployment.”

CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

George H.W. Bush is the flagship of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. George H.W. Bush CSG is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).

The ships of DESRON-26 within CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).

The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H.W. Bush are the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, the “Pukin Dogs” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, the “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has forged strategic relationships with allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability.

Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

• Date Taken: 03.13.2023
• Date Posted: 03.14.2023 08:10
• Story ID: 440286
• Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY