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An aircraft carrier leads a formation of 13 other ships in the deep blue ocean, with the horizon in the background.

United at Sea

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and 26 ships from 13 partner and allied nations steam in formation during Fleet Exercise 250 in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2026. Fleetex is a structured, multilateral maritime exercise designed to validate joint tactical procedures and enhance interoperability among global partners.

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