ADRIATIC SEA (March 8, 2023) U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steve Basham, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, dons flight gear aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), March 8, 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 Nicholas Avis)