230317-N-EL850-1293 ADRIATIC SEA (March 17, 2023) Two E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, perform a flyover above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W Bush (CVN 77) during a change of command ceremony, March 17, 2023. During the ceremony Cmdr. Matthew Campbell relieved Cmdr. Robert 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 03.18.2023 05:08 |
| Photo ID: | 7688197 |
| VIRIN: | 230317-N-EL850-1293 |
| Resolution: | 3635x2596 |
| Size: | 1013.79 KB |
| Location: | ADRIATIC SEA |
| Web Views: | 34 |
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