Carl Vinson/Theodore Roosevelt Strike Groups, JMSDF Conduct Multi-Large Deck Event, Philippine Sea on Jan. 31, 2024. Photo by Thomas Gooley

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Flying Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE), Jan. 31, 2024. The event comprising Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to advance combined readiness between Japan and maritime forces while simultaneously demonstrating our commitment to our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Thomas Gooley)

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