180321-N-AR039-0153 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2018) A pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 salutes before take-off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is underway conducting sustainment exercises to maintain carrier readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren Matia Deal/Released)