ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 8, 2021) Sailors stand ready as the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. George H.W. Bush is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Hillary Becke)