[Gumlegs]

Why would you want to run a BB with a CVN?

I can't state positively this is a CVN, but note the ship leading this carrier battle group.

[SampleMan]

Other than a photo op, their isn't a good reason to run a BB with a CVN. It serves no tactical purpose. In any case the photo you posted is just a photo op. The BBs had their own surface action groups, while CVNs can barely see a single escort a good deal of the time.

The BB provides no air umbrella and no ASW protection. Having it run with a CVN strike group just makes no sense.