SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Daniel Martin, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, speaks with Sailors recognized by the commanding officer for their achievements aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) during a visit to O’Kane, Jan. 14, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) are conducting joint expeditionary strike force operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elisha Smith)