Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations [Image 23 of 23]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

02.15.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hannah Kantner 

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

230215-N-XK462-1044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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 U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hannah Kantner)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2023
• Date Posted: 02.15.2023 11:44
• Photo ID: 7635162
• VIRIN: 230215-N-XK462-1044
• Resolution: 4876x3483
• Size: 4.49 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA