IONIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2023) An MH-60S Nighthawk Helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), as an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, prepares for takeoff, Jan. 7, 2023. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, HSC-5, and HSM-46. 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Avis)