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Holmes, a professor at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

ships deployed to 6th Fleet is impressive - including about 12 destroyers and at least one cruiser - it’s not without historical precedent, particularly considering the Cold War, said James R. rarely announces submarine deployments, it also is common for carrier groups to have undersea support.

The carrier strike group had planned to go to the Middle East, USNI News reported Dec. Shortly before the destroyer deployments, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the Truman to remain in the Mediterranean. “One of the unique values of naval forces is their mobility and ability to deploy for a range of contingencies and operations.” “These additional destroyers are being sent to provide additional flexibility to the European theater,” said Lt. already has four destroyers based in Rota, Spain. The destroyers - USS The Sullivans, USS Donald Cook, USS Mitscher and USS Gonzalez - were called from their U.S.-based homeports. Another four destroyers began operating in the European theater in mid-January and early February, the Navy said. Truman carrier strike group arrived in mid-December as part of a long-planned deployment. Truman during a replenishment-at-sea exercise, Jan. The destroyer USS Gravely sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.