ADRIATIC SEA (Oct 31, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) fires its close in weapons system during a live-fire exercise, Oct. 31, 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 Seaman Curtis Burdick)