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Navy Reestablishing 2nd Fleet

Monday, May 7th, 2018

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Navy Reestablishing 2nd Fleet

The Chief of Naval Operation (CNO) Adm. John Richardson said on Friday the service will reestablish U.S. 2nd Fleet in the coming months, in the wake of a recommendation from the Secretary of the Navy’s Strategic Readiness Review (SSR).Richardson publicized the return of 2nd Fleet during a ceremony held last Friday when Adm. Chris Grady officially took over U.S. Fleet Forces from Adm. Phil Davidson. Davidson was recently confirmed by the Senate to lead U.S. Pacific Command (Defense Daily, April…

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