ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 15, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Esmerelda Delarosa, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Taylor Smith, both assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), perform catapult maintenance on the flight deck, March 15, 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)