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Carrier Strike Group Eleven, abbreviated CSG-11 or CARSTRKGRU 11, is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. U.S. Navy carrier strike groups are employed in a variety of roles, all of which involve gaining and maintaining sea control.[7] The current flagship for Carrier Strike Group Eleven is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68).
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Carrier Strike Group Eleven | |
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Active | 1 October 2004 to date.[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Carrier Strike Group |
Role | Naval air/surface warfare |
Part of | U.S. Third Fleet |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Station Everett, Washington[2] |
Nickname(s) | Nimitz Carrier Strike Group |
Motto(s) | Combat Proven |
Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa(OEF-HOA) |
Decorations | Navy Unit Commendation (2005)[3] Meritorious Unit Commendation (2009)[4] |
Website | Official Website |
Commanders | |
Commander | Rear Admiral Peter Gumataotao[5] |
Chief of Staff | Captain Matthew J. Pringle, USN[6] |
Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | EA-6B Prowler E-2C Hawkeye |
Fighter | F/A-18E/F Super Hornet F/A-18C Hornet |
Helicopter | MH-60R/MH-60S Seahawk |
Transport | C-2A Greyhound |
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