The group 's '' ' operations between 2004 – 2009 ' '' included three Western Pacific deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom , the War in Iraq , and the War in Afghanistan , as well as providing support for regional Maritime Security Operations . Additionally , the group also participated in the major military exercises RSOI/Foal Eagle 2006 , Valiant Shield , and RIMPAC 2006 , as well as Operation Unified Assistance , the U.S. military response to the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami . In recognition of its disaster-relief mission to Indonesia , the group received the Humanitarian Service Medal
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Carrier Strike Group Nine 2004–09 operations