170308-N-GI441-023 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) signal pilots in preparation for flight operations. The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Bowens/Released)