230222-N-KU796-1104 PHILLIPINE SEA (Feb. 22, 2023) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hatakaze-class destroyer JS Shimakaze (DD 3521) steams near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 Samuel Osborn)

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