STRAIT OF MESSINA (Nov. 26, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Strait of Messina, Nov. 26, 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 Curtis Burdick)