230212-N-ZQ263-1090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2023) Navy Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 board the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. 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 t
230212-N-ZQ263-1090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2023) Navy Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 board the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. 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. Decatur, part of NIMCSG, 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 3rd Class Kenneth Lagadi)
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