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“We’re stretching this Navy thin — that’s why we need more ships.” Hung Cao says current deployments across multiple theaters are pushing the fleet beyond its limits, forcing extended carrier strike group rotations due to a shortage of available ships. He argues rebuilding the fleet is essential for readiness,...

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