MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 21, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 21, 2021. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)