MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, flies beside an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, Jan. 22, 2022. 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 courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)