MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2022) Two F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 and the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 and two Italian navy AV-8B Harrier II aircraft fly over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6, 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)