TYRRHENIAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593) as an F/A-18 Super Hornet from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 takes off during combined operations, Dec. 6, 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 2nd Class Stuart Posada)