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Adm. Cecil Haney delivers remarks during the U.S. Pacific Fleet change of command ceremony Friday, Jan. 20. The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet says the Navy will be sending its most advanced vessels to the region, including the Virginia-class submarine.Photo Credit:AP
The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said Monday the Navy will be sending its most advanced vessels and aircraft to the Asia-Pacific region as it builds up its presence by assigning most of its fleet there. …
[Adm. Cecil] Haney cited as an example the Littoral Combat Ship which can operate in shallower waters than other vessels. The U.S. plans to begin deploying one of the ships to Singapore next year. …
There’s also the Navy’s most advanced submarine — the Virginia-class. Several of these subs are based at Pearl Harbor. Read original article atAssociated Press
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