ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 6, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Micheal Julian, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 46, removes tip caps from an MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Sept. 6, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFO-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Avis)