ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2014) Aircraft aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) are launched to conduct or support strikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. strikes were conducted as part of the President's comprehensive strategy to degrade and destroy ISIL. The destruction and degradation of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to lead, control, project power and conduct operations. (U.S. Navy video/Released)
