MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2023) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 taxi the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN) 78 in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 6, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Newsome)