ADRIATIC SEA (Jan. 16, 2023) Cmdr. Angelo Bancale, left, commanding officer of the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a visit to the ship, Jan. 16, 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 VFA-143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (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. 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 Nicholas Avis)