George H.W. Bush CSG conducts air strikes against ISIL

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) commenced strike missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) from the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 13, the U.S. Navy announced on the same day.

170213-N-YL257-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) Capt. Jim McCall, commander, Carrier Air Wing 8, launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)
170213-N-YL257-027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2017) Capt. Jim McCall, commander, Carrier Air Wing 8, launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Gaines/Released)