Jackpot! George H.W. Bush and CVW-7 Complete Cyclic Flight Ops

22 February 2022

From Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Colosanti, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs.

ATLANTIC OCEAN – USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 completed cyclic flight operations for the first time since each command completed their last deployments, Feb 20. They are at sea to train and complete Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP).

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducts flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 receives final final checking before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), Feb. 20, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)

It was the first time George H.W. Bush and CVW-7 conducted cyclic flight ops together as Team Jackpot.

“What a great day for Team Jackpot,” said Capt. Robert Aguilar, George H.W. Bush commanding officer. “Today we displayed the full spectrum of warfighting capabilities of our combined team.”

When at sea together, Team Jackpot will maintain a focus on developing a high performing team that integrates to deliver combat power to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 lands on the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP), Feb. 20, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)

Additionally, George H.W. Bush will continue to support east coast carrier qualifications during underway periods while CVW-7 is training elsewhere.

“The George H.W. Bush team has been extremely welcoming as we integrate into a single lethal warfighting weapons system,” said Capt. Thomas Bodine, commander, CVW-7. “Iron sharpens iron and training with the Bush and CSG-10 teams ensures that our collective swords will be able to meet and defeat any challenger.”

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 in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

CVW-7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group TEN (CSG-10) and the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron 143 “Pukin’ Dogs,” Strike Fighter Squadron 103 “Jolly Rogers,” Strike Fighter Squadron 86 “Sidewinders,” Strike Fighter Squadron 136 “Knighthawks,” Electronic Attack Squadron 140 “Patriots,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 “Bluetails,” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron “Nightdippers,” and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 “Grandmasters.”

Team Jackpot refers to Carrier Strike Group TEN's air and strike component: the combination of CVN 77 and CVW-7 -- 777 -- according to USS George H.W. Bush and Carrier Air Wing 7 leaders, a warfighting jackpot for combatant commanders.

For more information about GHWB, head to the command’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/ussgeorgehwbush) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ghwbcvn77) pages or head to the official webpage (www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/cvn77).

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