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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2020) Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 and Carrier Air Wing 17 fly in formation as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during dual carrier operations. Dual carrier operations unify the tactical power of two individual carrier strike groups, providing fleet commanders with an unmatched, unified credible combat force capable of operating indefinitely. The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups are on scheduled deployments to the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.)