IONIAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2022) Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, center, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, speaks with French and Italian navy leadership aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during multi-carrier operations, Nov. 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. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose)