221001-N-LR347-009 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 1, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG is on a sch


221001-N-LR347-009 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 1, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 1, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend , allied, and partner interests. ( Navy courtesy photo)


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