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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Could Extend Stay in Middle East to Cover Afghanistan Withdrawal
April 22, 2021 2:06 PM
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Setogiri (DD 156), back, operates alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea on April 19, 2021. US Navy Photo
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group current stop in the Middle East could be extended to help cover the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan, two defense officials confirmed to USNI News on Thursday.
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USS Vella Gulf returns to Norfolk for technical assessment one day after going underway
Vella Gulf went underway Saturday, March 13, only to return to Norfolk the next day for technical assessment of its fuel oil tank. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 9:08 AM EDT March 15, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. USS Vella Gulf went underway on Saturday, March 13, but it returned to Norfolk the next day for technical reasons, according to Navy officials.
The U.S. 2nd Fleet Spokesperson issued the following statement:
“After getting underway, USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) returned to Naval Station Norfolk this afternoon for technical assessment of the repairs made to the ship’s fuel oil tank. More information will be provided once it becomes available.”
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