170703-N-AF077-283 HAIFA, Israel (July 3, 2017) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, speaks with Commander, Naval Forces Europe Adm. Michelle Howard about U.S. military operations in the flag cabin aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a visit to the ship. The visit was conducted to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and the two nations commitment to stability in the region. The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Hurt/Released)