South China Sea – Sailors conducted flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on May 14, 2025, in waters close to China.

The operations took place as part of a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

The U.S. Navy emphasized that the mission shows its firm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The presence of the Nimitz near Chinese territory sends a clear signal of American military strength in the region.

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