ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2022) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) direct the movement of ordnance during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) ammunition onload between the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) and George H.W. Bush, Feb. 3, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains 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 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)