SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, currently embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), performs expeditionary strike force operations alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are conducting combined expeditionary strike force operations, demonstrating unique high-end warfighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron)