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U.S. Navy deploys USS Gettysburg to Caribbean for Venezuela operations

"Breaking: The U.S. Navy deploys USS Gettysburg to the Caribbean for critical operations amid rising tensions with Venezuela. Discover the latest developments now."

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U.S. Navy deploys USS Gettysburg to Caribbean for Venezuela operations
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The U.S. Navy has deployed the cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) to the Caribbean Sea. This vessel joins her sister ship, the USS Lake Erie (CG-70), as part of ongoing operations in the region. The deployment comes amid discussions of potential land strikes against Venezuela.

Recent developments indicate that tensions in the area are escalating, with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly seeking military assistance from Russia. The situation remains fluid as military operations continue in the Caribbean.

For further information on related coverage, see Nicolas Maduro requests military assistance from Vladimir Putin and strikes against Venezuela may begin before USS Gerald R. Ford arrives.

U.S. Navy deploys USS Gettysburg to Caribbean for Venezuela operations - DemState