ADRIATIC SEA (Jan. 31, 2023) Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, commander, Standing Nato Maritime Group 2, salutes sideways as he arrives aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a visit to the ship, Jan. 31, 2023. 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 Chandler Ludke)