Nimitz ESF Operations [Image 7 of 33]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

02.15.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird 

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

230215-N-AT895-1040 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 launches from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) steams behind. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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. NIMCSG 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 1st Class Nathan Laird)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2023
• Date Posted: 02.16.2023 10:45
• Photo ID: 7637128
• VIRIN: 230215-N-AT895-1040
• Resolution: 3289x2193
• Size: 3.13 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA