![]() The two F-35B squadrons have been deployed together aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for her inaugural, global deployment, demonstrating the interoperability the F-35 provides. Vinson and UK CSG conducted joint interoperability flights together in 7th Fleet in August, the first time CSG-21 engaged with the F-35 “C” model, assigned to CVW-2. Through alliances and partnerships, we have developed the right operational concepts, plans, proficiencies and capabilities to bolster our maritime advantage.” “This is Carl Vinson strike group’s fourth exercise with allies and partners since entering 7th Fleet, and we have continued to improve our ability to conduct prompt and sustained operations at sea with a more mobile, agile and flexible force. Dan Martin, commander, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG)/CSG 1. “Interoperability across air platforms, to include the addition of the Air Wing of the Future, is just one way we have integrated operations for enhanced lethality, readiness and maneuverability across our collective forces,” said Rear Adm. ![]() Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Navy’s ability to work closely with its unmatched network of alliances and partnerships in Operations brought together more than 15,000 Sailors across six nations, and demonstrates the Strike groups led by flagships USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) toĬonduct multiple carrier strike group operations in the Philippine Sea. (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) joined with U.S. Group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth (R 08), and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces led by 3, 2021) The United Kingdom’s carrier strike Marines operating from Queen Elizabeth, and F-35Cs from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 aboard Carl Vinson. The operations brought together F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 aboard Ronald Reagan, along with F-35Bs from both Royal Air Force and U.S. The strike groups conducted flight operations and air defense exercise scenarios as well as simulated strikes against maritime targets. “Adding the fantastic Vinson team to this potent force dynamically displays our capabilities across all domains, keeping us ready to respond to a range of maritime challenges.” Will Pennington, commander, Carrier Strike Group 5/Task Force 70. “We are picking up right where we left off in 5th Fleet with the Queen Elizabeth team and building on what we started with the JMSDF after first leaving Japan,” said Rear Adm. Navy’s ability to work closely with its unmatched network of alliances and partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.Ĭarrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 from Ronald Reagan is operating with CSG 1 from Carl Vinson for the first time during its 2021 deployment and marks the second time operating with UK CSG 21 and JS Ise this year. ![]() The integrated at-sea operations brought together more than 15,000 Sailors across six nations and demonstrates the U.S. ![]()
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