A U.S. Navy McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C "Hornet" assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 "Golden Warriors" approaches the the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS "George H.W. Bush" (CVN-77). "George H.W. Bush", with assigned Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Note that the aircraft is returning to the carrier with a full load of ordnance.