New US Navy Fleet Created to Confront Russia Is Fully Operational

New US Navy Fleet Created to Confront Russia Is Fully Operational
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the San Diego Bay, U.S. on May 1, 2019. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford
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The U.S. Navy 2nd Fleet, reestablished in 2018 to counter Russia, reached full operational capability on Dec. 31, seven months after achieving its initial operational capability, the Navy announced.

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, the 2nd Fleet will oversee and control assigned ships, aircraft, and landing forces on the Eastern, Western, and North Atlantic Ocean, as well as further north into the Arctic.

Ella Kietlinska
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Ella Kietlinska is an Epoch Times reporter covering U.S. and world politics.
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