The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is a formidable force in the US Navy, boasting a collection of fierce and highly capable surface ships.

While the CSG is centered around the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, it includes four surface ships: the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain, USS Halsey and USS Daniel Inouye.

This powerful assembly enables the strike group to conduct a wide range of missions, including air warfare, undersea warfare, naval surface fire support and surface warfare.

Each vessel has advanced systems and weaponry, allowing the CSG to maintain dominance across multiple domains.

Named after the decisive Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, the USS Lake Erie was commissioned in 1993.

With a top speed of 32.5 knots and a complement of 30 officers and 300 enlisted personnel, the Lake Erie is a formidable presence at sea.

Its primary armament includes 122 missiles housed in 61 vertical launch cells, enabling it to engage air, surface and subsurface targets effectively.

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

The USS John S. McCain, USS Halsey and USS Daniel Inouye are all members of of Destroyer Squadron 23 (DESRON 23).

Commissioned in 1994, the USS John S. McCain is a Flight I version of the Arleigh Burke class, equipped with 90 vertical launch cells.

In 2020, the McCain notably completed a trilateral naval exercise in the South China Sea alongside the Royal Australian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force aimed at increasing the allies' collective ability to maintain maritime security and readiness to respond to any regional contingency.

The Halsey was commissioned in 2005 and is distinguished by having the shortest certification time -- just 145 days -- in US Navy history for an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

The Inouye is the newest addition to DESRON 23, having been commissioned in 2021.

Both the Halsey and Inouye are members of the Flight IIA subclass of the Arleigh Burke class.

These ships have a displacement of 9,300 tons, making the class one of the largest destroyer types in the world.

The subclass boasts 96 vertical launch cells as well as side-by-side helicopter hangars housing two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and an enlarged flight deck.

The MH-60R, the US Navy's primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, provides extended reach and flexibility, allowing the destroyer to operate effectively in diverse maritime environments.