ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 29, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Clapper clears an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)136 to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during flight operations in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 29, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-143, VFA-103, VFO-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, VAW-121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The 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 3rd Class Samuel Wagner)