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    Nimitz ESF Operations

    SOUTH CHINA SEA

    02.15.2023

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    230215-N-MH015-1089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 maneuvers alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. NIMCSG is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

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    Date Taken: 02.15.2023
    Date Posted: 02.16.2023 10:44
    Photo ID: 7637126
    VIRIN: 230215-N-MH015-1089
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 3.81 MB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA

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