{"id":523,"date":"2023-03-27T17:52:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T17:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=523"},"modified":"2023-03-30T04:45:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T04:45:18","slug":"nimcsg-jmsdf-conduct-bilateral-maritime-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=523","title":{"rendered":"NIMCSG, JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), and USS Decatur (DDG 73) cooperated in anti-submarine drills, air defense exercises, helicopter cross deck landings, and integrated maritime fires training with JS Ise (DDH-182). JMSDF staff members embarked on Nimitz in support of integration and exercise execution.<\/p>\n<p>This is the second time NIMCSG has worked with the JMSDF on its deployment, with commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 embarking on JS Asagiri (DD 151) February 22 for an operational planning meeting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partners in the Japan Self-Defense Forces are incredibly important Allies, and it is essential that we continue to integrate and train together to expand interoperability and strengthen our capabilities,\u201d said Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11. \u201cThis Alliance has never been stronger or more important as we remain resolute to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely operate together to improve interoperability in support of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Commander of Escort Division 6, Captain YOKOYAMA Shigeki, who assumed command of the Japanese side, said, &#8220;Through this bilateral exercise, we were able to improve the tactical capabilities of our units and their interoperability with the U.S. Navy. Under the strong U.S.-Japan alliance, the naval forces of our two countries are tirelessly strengthening their deterrence and response capabilities to respond immediately to any contingency through bilateral exercises such as this one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>NIMCSG consists of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), DESRON 9, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).<br \/>Nimitz\u2019s embarked air wing consists of the \u201cFighting Redcocks\u201d of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, \u201cMighty Shrikes\u201d of VFA-94, \u201cKestrels\u201d of VFA-137, \u201cBlue Diamonds\u201d of VFA-146, \u201cSun Kings\u201d of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 116, \u201cCougars\u201d of Electronic Attack Squadron 139, \u201cBattlecats\u201d of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73, \u201cScreamin\u2019 Indians\u201d of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 and \u201cProviders\u201d of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30.<\/p>\n<p>NIMCSG is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy\u2018s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Wayne E. 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