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2nd Fleet To Be Fully Operational in 2019, Sees Real Russian Threat

2nd Fleet To Be Fully Operational in 2019, Sees Real Russian Threat
Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis, commander of the U.S. 2nd Fleet. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The commander of the newly reestablished 2nd Fleet said he expects the staff to become fully operational by early next year and said the Russian undersea threat in the Atlantic is a real one.Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Nov. 28, Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis said he expects his staff of 80 persons to reach full operational capability by January 2019. Lewis plans to keep the staff “lean and agile” as it begins working from Naval…

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