Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment Aug. 10, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests