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Carrier Strike Group Three, abbreviated CSG-3 or CARSTRKGRU 3, 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.[6] The current flagship for Carrier Strike Group Three is the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). On 18 December 2011, aircraft from Carrier Strike Group Three flew the final carrier-based air mission over Iraq, effectively ending U.S. naval support for Operation New Dawn.[7]
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Carrier Strike Group Three | |
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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 Base Kitsap, Washington |
Nickname(s) | John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) |
Motto(s) | In Mundo Optimum (The Best in the World) |
Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan (OEF-A) |
Website | Official Website |
Commanders | |
Commander | Rear Admiral Craig Faller[2] |
Chief of Staff | Captain Todd W. Malloy[3] |
Command Master Chief | FCCM (AW/SW) Johnathan Fessenden[4] |
Notable commanders | Bruce W. Clingan[5] |
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