ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Marcus Rideout, left, and Lt. Robert Nelson, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), observe helicopter operations, March 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 Seaman Apprentice Samuel Wagner)