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From left, Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt, commander of Carrier Strike Group 1; Capt. Joshua Wenker, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70); and Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, pose for a photo during a visit aboard Carl Vinson, Aug. 13, 2025. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group One, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)