The U.S. Nimitz Provider Strike Group (CSG-11) is checking out Thailand from April 24-29, declaring the strong security collaboration in between the United States and Thailand. The check out was prepared to accompany the 190th anniversary of diplomatic relations in between the 2 countries. The Strike Group flagship USS Nimitz carrier is docked at Laem Chabang Port north of Pattaya.
The strike group is headed by Back Adm Christopher Sweeney and led by the flagship carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The group left Bremerton, Washington, back in November 2022 for a regular release in the U.S. 7th Fleet location of operations.
The function of the check out is to offer U.S. sailors with a chance to check out the regional culture. In addition, the group has actually been active throughout the area in joint and integrated training operations and making port check outs to Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. The force includes the carrier USS Nimitz, the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Bunker Hill, and the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Decatur and USS Wayne E Meyer.
Through this check out, the United States stated it looks for to support its dedication to the rules-based global order and deal with partners to promote a complimentary and open Indo-Pacific area. ( NNT)