230215-N-WM182-2270 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) Two MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th 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
230215-N-WM182-2270 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) Two MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th 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 commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is in 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn)
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