IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) Rear Adm. Paul Spedero, Jr. commander, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), Carrier Strike Group 8, salutes while walking through rainbow sideboys as he departs the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Ionian Sea, Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard Rodgers)