U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2014) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73), background, and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steam in formation at the conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2014) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73), background, and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steam in formation at the conclusion of Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)