Guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) transits the South China Sea while performing expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, with amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 15, 2023 in the South China Sea. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting joint ESF operations, representing unique high-end war fighting capabilities, maritime superiority, and power projection, demonstrating the commitment to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.


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