Two US aircraft carrier in a show of force was sent in the West Philippine Sea before the decision of international courts ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea, June 18, 2016. John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) strike groups together with 12,000 sailors, 140 aircraft,and six combatants started the coordinated operations in international waters, demonstrating US unique fire powered capabilities operating multiple carrier strike groups in close proximity.
The Nimitz-class Aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The operations mark the U.S. Navy’s continued presence throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)
"Today, we continue that long history as our two Carriers Strike Groups maneuver together in the Philippine Sea. No other Navy can concentrate this much combat power on one sea or synchronize the activities of over 12,000 Sailors, 140 aircraft, six combatants and two carriers. It was truly impressive, and it is an important operational capability," said John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group commander rear Admiral Marcus A. Hitchcock.
The operations took place on the eastern side of the Philippines, in a body of water that is not adjacent to the South China Sea, but is close, a spokesman for the Pacific Fleet said.
Activities includes air defense drills, sea surveillance, replenishment at sea, defensive air combat training, long range strikes, coordinated maneuvers and other exercise.
Activities includes air defense drills, sea surveillance, replenishment at sea, defensive air combat training, long range strikes, coordinated maneuvers and other exercise.
China seeks to dominate the western Pacific Ocean as part of its long-term strategy, US strategists say. The exercise of the two carrier's was unmistakable and the timing was deliberate, report said. The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, is deliberating a case filed by the Philippines in 2013 against China's claims in the South China Sea and expected to release the decision end of these month.
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