As part of the White House’s efforts to combat the ongoing turbulence in the Red Sea, another warship is headed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Norfolk, Virginia, earlier this week to commence its regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG-12). The addition of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is expected to elevate the Navy’s prowess in defending against Houthi-launched barrages. As stated by Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, commander of CSG-12, “The Sailors of USS Forrest Sherman are headed to do our nation’s work at sea. The combat capabilities that this ship brings to a fight will be ready whenever tasked to deter, and if necessary, defeat, aggression in defense of America’s interests around the world.”

One day prior to Forrest Sherman’s departure from Norfolk, President Donald Trump announced that the Navy would cease strikes........

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