221215-N-MW880-1283 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 15, 2022) Italian senior civilian and military leadership pose for a group photo on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a distinguished visitor embark on the ship, Dec. 15, 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. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Wagner)