230211-N-WM182-2032 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2023) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U
230211-N-WM182-2032 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2023) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz 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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