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Home for the holidays 🎊
A week ago today we returned to base port 🇬🇧
Whilst some have started to enjoy a well deserved rest, others have been busy with off-load and duties. Thank you @HMSQNLZ Ship’s Company for your continued hard work and commitment.
#CSG21
#homecoming
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As we approach the final days of #CSG21 deployment. It’s time to reflect on what has been achieved in the UK’s largest, most complex maritime deployment in a generation. Here are some of the highlights of our journey east. @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @USMC @NATO @SenNatRepQNLZ
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Today #CSG21 said goodbye to @HNLMS_Evertsen who has been an integral part of the Carrier Strike Group for over a year. Their support & commitment to #CSG21 has been outstanding & it has been a privilege to operate together, whether at home in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. 🇳🇱🇬🇧
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Today #CSG21 said goodbye to @HNLMS_Evertsen who has been an integral part of the Carrier Strike Group for over a year. Their support & commitment to #CSG21 has been outstanding & it has been a privilege to operate together, whether at home in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. 🇳🇱🇬🇧
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As #CSG21 says farewell to VMFA-211 @USMC F-35B aircraft, I wish to thank them for their commitment, loyalty & professionalism. The achievements of this deployment have been groundbreaking and raised the bar in terms of integration between our two nations. #StrongerTogether 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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After a challenging week for #CSG21 it is great to see the flight deck of @HMSQNLZ busy operating F-35B jets from the @USMC and @OC617Sqn again. @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce
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11月11日、派遣海賊対処行動水上部隊は、アデン湾において、英空母打撃群 #CSG21 と最後の共同訓練を行いました。CSG21のインド太平洋への派遣、そしてこれまでの一連の訓練は、🇬🇧がこの地域の平和と安定に積極的に関与するとの姿勢を示したものであり、🇯🇵として最大限評価します！
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Happy 246th Birthday @USMC 🥳
An early start to the celebrations 🌅 a 2.11mile⚡️squad run on the Flight Deck @HMSQNLZ
🇺🇸 @USNavy VMFA-211 & @3rdmaw joined on their traditional ‘birthday’ run by @RoyalNavy sailors & @RoyalMarines 🇬🇧
#CSG21
#HappyBirthdayMarines
@SenNatRepQNLZ
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A busy day on the Flight Deck @HMSQNLZ cross-decking with @USSEssex_LHD2 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Helicopters, jets, a cross between the two🛩 🚁⚡️AND Flight Deck teams in action!
Footage captured today by talented RN Photographers 📸 deployed on #CSG21
@US5thFleet
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Today @HMSQNLZ & @USSEssex_LHD2 cross-decked aircraft. The #CSG21 deployment demonstrates the UK & US are united in their efforts to ensure security & freedom of the seas & that their maritime power projection capabilities are interoperable, complementary & global. @RoyalNavy
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An impressive sight captured from the air today 🚁 as two Fleet Flag Ships sailed side-by-side. Shabab Oman II and HMS Queen Elizabeth 🇴🇲 🇬🇧
@MG_MOD_OMAN
#CSG21
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A week of Engagement and exercising with Indian Armed Forces has come to an end. What better way to say goodbye to the @indiannavy than with a traditional cheer ship. Thank you India, we will be back soon 🇮🇳🇬🇧👋
#CSG21
#GlobalBritain
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All 3 Services from the Indian & UK Armed Forces are exercising simultaneously in the most ambitious exercise #KonkanShakti21 conducted by the 2 countries to date. #CSG21 aircraft & ships are participating side by side with our Indian counterparts developing interoperability🇬🇧🇮🇳
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Fantastic to be on board 🇬🇧 aircraft carrier @HMSQNLZ in Mumbai as she visits India #CSG21 🇮🇳
As the UK’s Carrier Strike Group’s flagship, she symbolises:
➡️ #GlobalBritain 🌍🇬🇧
➡️ Our Indo-Pacific tilt
➡️ Our plan to deepen security and defence ties with key partners
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Having worked in partnership for over a year, yesterday we waved goodbye 👋 to USS The Sullivans. Fair winds and following seas
#CSG21
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USS The Sullivans has been an integral part of the CSG for over a year. Yesterday they departed the #CSG21 to commence their transit home. I thank you for your commitment, loyalty, professionalism and great humour. Your motto says it all #westicktogether
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本訓練で #CSG21 と共同訓練を行うのは9回目となり、#日英の絆 は深まっています。本訓練を通じて、我が国と基本的価値及び戦略的利益を共有する🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧との間での、#自由で開かれたインド太平洋 の維持・強化に向けた結束が強固かつ不可逆的であることを示しました。
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【Japan Defense Focus (JDF) 11月号発刊】
JDF11月号では、英空母打撃群 #CSG21 の日本寄港を特集する他、共同訓練 #マラバール2021 等、日・太平洋島嶼国国防大臣会合(JPIDD)などを取り上げています。是非ご覧ください👀
mod.go.jp/en/jdf/no141/h…
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We ‘crossed the line’!
In true Naval tradition, nearly 1000 sailors were welcomed into Neptune’s Kingdom 🌊 👑 🧜♀️ 🐻
🥇This was the first time the ceremony has taken place onboard HMS QNLZ
HMS QNLZ has now operated in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 🗺 🧭
#CSG21
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A week is a long time in #CSG21! From the Philippine Sea to the Bay of Bengal, CSG engaged & exercised with 10 nations. Today, as the main body departs #Singapore & heads West to operate with more nations, we say goodbye & thank you Singapore.🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇱🇮🇩🇯🇵🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇺🇸🇻🇳#GlobalBritain
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Hello Singapore 🇸🇬
Time for a short logistics visit 🛒
and chance to meet some of our friends and partners @UKinSingapore
#CSG21
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Delighted to be joined by allies and partners as we navigate the South China Sea. #CSG21 #Internationalbydesign #FreeandopenIndoPacific
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先日 #CSG21 の一環で来日した@HMS_Richmond のクルーが、東舞鶴高校と白糸中学校の生徒さんからの質問に答えます。好きな日本食、自由時間の過ごし方、艦で一番大変な仕事は？など、ユニークな疑問への回答をお楽しみください👇