ADRIATIC SEA (March 8, 2023) Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. James Cox Jr., assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, during a visit to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN. 77), March 8, 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-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard Rodgers)