STRAIT OF MESSINA (Nov. 26, 2022) Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), middle, Cmdr. Brian Conlan, navigator of the George H.W. Bush, left, and Lt. Cmdr Alaina Ramsaur, assigned to the George H.W. Bush, pilot the ship through the Strait of Messina, Nov. 26, 2022. The George H.W. Bush CSG 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 courtesy photo)