221215-N-KL637-1064 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 15, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails alongside the Italian Navy Andrea Doria-class air defense destroyer ITS Andrea Doria (D 553) while an F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, takes off during combined operations in the Adriatic Sea, Dec. 15, 2022. The George H.W. Bush 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 2nd Class Stuart Posada)