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Just a few weeks ago there was a US aircraft carrier in northern Aegean, just a few miles off the port of Alexandroupolis where there is a US naval base. It see
by elorant 4y ago
Just a few weeks ago there was a US aircraft carrier in northern Aegean, just a few miles off the port of Alexandroupolis where there is a US naval base. It seemed odd that for such a low significance base the US would bring an aircraft carrier in the area, but my guess is that it was involved in some kind of operations in the Black Sea region.
- kayodelycaon 4y agoThe US moves carriers into trouble areas as a show of force. It’s like having having a bouncer’s attention at a bar. There’s a world of hurt waiting if you step out of line.
- dredmorbius 4y agoIt's not merely display. A CTG affords considerable intelligence, logistical, and rapid-response capabilities.
- pjc50 4y agoThey've been in the Med for a while: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_191063.htm https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_191063.htm