NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 9, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is seen pierside at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, during a scheduled port visit, Oct. 9, 2022. 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. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., allied, coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Nikolaos Fragos)