US Navy reforms Second Fleet to meet challenges from Russia in the Atlantic

The US Navy is resurrecting its Second Fleet to counter the renewed threat from Russia. Admiral John Richardson, chief of naval operations, said the reformed group would control ships, aircraft and landing forces on the East Coast and north Atlantic Ocean. "Our National Defense Strategy makes clear that we're back in an era of great power competition as the security environment continues to grow more challenging and complex," said Admiral Richardson when he announced the move.

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