Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy Destroyer Assumes Air Defense Duties as Part of Carrier Strike Group 21

Source: United States Navy

MEDITERRANEAN SEA – While operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) assumed air defense commander for the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) in support of joint operations and interoperability training, demonstrating mutual commitment to stability and security throughout multiple areas of responsibilities.