(March 17, 2023) Cmdr. Robert Whitmore, commander, Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 12,1 pose for a group photo with his team before a change of command ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), March 17, 2023. During the ceremony Cmdr. Matthew Campbell relieved Whitmore as commander, VAW-121. 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 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, 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.