Nimitz Carrier Strike Group And Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group Conduct Photoex Exercise [Image 28 of 33]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

02.15.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Lagadi 

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

230215-N-ZQ263-1252 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Screamin’ Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 flies near the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). 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. USS Nimitz (CVN 68) 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 Kenneth Lagadi)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2023
• Date Posted: 02.16.2023 10:46
• Photo ID: 7637174
• VIRIN: 230215-N-ZQ263-1252
• Resolution: 4832x3221
• Size: 3.25 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA