The strike group is conducting both day and night flight operations, highlighting the carrier air wing’s capability to rapidly launch and recover aircraft under various conditions. These exercises support regional maritime security and reinforce the Navy’s combat readiness across the theatre.
“Operating forward as a strike group hones our ability to maintain persistent and capable forces at sea, always ready to provide our leaders with a broad spectrum of military capabilities to respond to any crisis or contingency,” said Rear Adm. Maximilian Clark, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11.
NIMCSG comprises the USS Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. The group is currently operating within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, which regularly works with allies and partners to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.
