ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 23, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William Mclean (T-AKE 12) , Oct. 23, 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. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacqueline Pitts)