ADRIATIC SEA (March 17, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W Bush (CVN 77) during flight operations in the Adriatic Sea, March 17, 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 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)