Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Deploys
They've worked long and hard, exceeding all expectations as we prepared for this deployment and are ready to take on any missions sent our way. We aim to make a difference with our unique capability of providing a strong forward presence anywhere in the world at any given time, whether were promoting peace and security, preserving freedom of the seas, deterring aggression or providing sustained combat operations. The strike group completed Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 06-02 in July, receiving certification to deploy after a series of complex training events, which included naval surface fire support training and air-to-ground bombing practice at ranges on the East Coast of the United States. During deployment, IKE CSG is prepared to operate often alongside coalition partners to conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security in all waters, so all commercial shipping may operate freely while transiting the world's oceans. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO also deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.