WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 29, 2022) The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships ROKS Seoae Ryu Seon-ryong (DDG 993) and ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great (DDH 971), steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 29. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the ROK Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the ROK to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Natasha ChevalierLosada)