STRAIT OF MESSINA (Dec. 7, 2022) Aviation Ordananceman 3rd Class Dandre Cherry from Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) stands watch on the flight deck as the ship transits the Strait of Messina, Dec. 7, 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 3rd Class Chandler Ludke)