The U.S. Carrier Strike Group 1 (CSG-1), commanded by Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello, is currently conducting maritime security operations in the South China Sea, committed to maintaining a rules-based international order in the Indo- Pacific region.
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| The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is anchored in Manila, Philippines, on January 5. (Source: Dvids) |
The CSG-1's mission encompassed a range of activities, including flight operations with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, naval attack exercises, and tactical training between surface and air units.
This group includes the aircraft carrier CVN 70, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton, and Destroyer Squadron 1.
Previously, CSG-1 participated in multilateral exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the South Korean Navy, aimed at enhancing military capabilities and promoting cooperation and communication between the navies of these countries.
The Vinson Strike Group departed San Diego on October 12, 2023, for the Western Pacific and has since participated in multinational exercises, including the annual 2023 exercise in the Philippine Sea, underpinning the spirit of international cooperation in ensuring maritime security.
CSG-1's mission isn't solely focused on combat readiness. The group also provides humanitarian assistance, reflecting the U.S. Navy's commitment to peacekeeping and aid, alongside defense. Currently deployed in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area, CSG-1 supports the principles of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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