221017-N-IX644-1037 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 17, 2022) Capt. Alex Hampton, deputy commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, speaks to Maurizio Darro during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike (NEST ), aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 17, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10, George Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Co
221017-N-IX644-1037 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 17, 2022) Capt. Alex Hampton, deputy commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, speaks to Maurizio Darro during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike (NEST ), aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 17, 2022. CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10, George Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (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. NEST is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.
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