220727-N-UD000-1072 NORFOLK NAVAL STATION (July 27, 2022) Sailors cuddle puppies onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) July 27, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Valek)