Adriatic Ops The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush sails with the USS Leyte Gulf in the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 15, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.66 MB) Tags: Navy, ukraine response Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christine Montgomery VIRIN: 230115-N-TC847-1023.JPG Photo Gallery