This was Meier’s first go to to the ship because it departed Naval Station Norfolk in August for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet space of operations.
“What you’ve been doing is amazingly spectacular,” mentioned Meier. “I’m actually happy with the tenacity and professionalism proven by Crew Jackpot.”
Through the go to, Meier engaged with key leaders of George H.W. Bush Service Strike Group (CSG) working alongside our NATO allies to boost our interoperability and promote security and stability throughout Europe.
“What you’re all doing with our NATO allies isn’t simply interoperability, it’s interchangeability,” mentioned Meier. “That work is making a distinction and is a primary directive of the Nationwide Protection Technique.”
Meier hit the deck plates to fulfill the crew and acknowledge distinctive Sailors all through the George H.W. Bush CSG.
“I sleep soundly at evening understanding that the George H.W. Bush is on deployment,” mentioned Meier. “Whereas we sail into hurt’s manner – and also you accomplish that as probably the most deadly naval pressure on this planet – I entire heartedly agree with Theodore Roosevelt {that a} sturdy, forward-deployed naval pressure is the surest assure of the peace.”
Since deploying to the U.S. Sixth Fleet space of operations, the George H.W. Bush CSG has continued to work alongside NATO companions and allies, strengthening our bilateral relationships, in assist of deterring aggression inside the area.
“What an honor it was to have Rear Adm. Meier go to us on this mighty warship and see first-hand the soldiers who’re the leaders, academics, and ambassadors of our nation,” mentioned Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of George H.W. Bush. “Crew Avenger has proven an impressive dedication to strengthening our relationship with our NATO companions and allies and I couldn’t be extra proud to serve with them as they make the distinction right here within the area.”
Service Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG, is on a scheduled deployment within the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa space of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and companion pursuits.
George H.W. Bush is the flagship of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. George H.W. Bush CSG is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Service Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Data Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).
The ships of DESRON-26 inside CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).
The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H.W. Bush are the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, the “Pukin Canines” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Service Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 5, the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, the “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Patriots” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 140, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.
