USS Ronald Reagan carrier group in S. China Sea amid tensions with Beijing
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(Worthy News) – A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Ronald Reagan began conducting operations in the disputed South China Sea on Monday amid mounting U.S.-China tensions.
“The South China Sea is pivotal to the free flow of commerce that fuels the economies of those nations committed to international law and rules based order,” said Rear Adm. Will Pennington, commander of the Reagan strike group, in a statement by the Seventh Fleet.
“It is both a privilege and a pleasure to work alongside our allies, partners, and joint service teammates to provide full spectrum support to key maritime commons and ensure all nations continue to benefit from a free and open Indo-Pacific region.” [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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