Multicarrier Operations [Image 4 of 12]

U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

11.23.2022

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Matthew Stroup 

Carrier Strike Group 10

221123-N-LR347-1001 IONIAN SEA (Nov. 23, 2022) A French Rafale fighter jet prepares to be launched off a catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during multi-carrier operations between the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Charles de Gaulle CSG, and the Italian Cavour CSG, Nov. 23, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of 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, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, 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. (U.S. Navy Courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 11.23.2022
• Date Posted: 11.23.2022 12:31
• Photo ID: 7526446
• VIRIN: 221123-N-LR347-1001
• Resolution: 4161x2972
• Size: 909.3 KB
• Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY