Any great power confrontation in the Pacific would rely heavily upon the U.S. Navy’s ability to project and sustain power from the sea. The ESB platform designs and technological configurations seem to have been evolved in part for this reason.
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By MIKE MARTINDALE | The Detroit News | Published: March 8, 2021 DETROIT (Tribune News Service) A highly decorated, 90-year-old Marine veteran is getting more recognition for his Korean War bravery: a new U.S. Navy ship is to be named in his honor. The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Robert E. Simanek is scheduled to be launched in 2024, according to Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite. Weighing 100,000 tons when fully loaded, the USS Robert E. Simanek will perform a variety of missions, including launching helicopters, small boats and unmanned surface vehicles, and handle special operations, troop transportation and maintenance services. The ship bearing Simanek s name will carry on the Navy s sacred mission to secure the sea lanes, stand by our allies and protect the United States against all adversaries, according to a news release.