SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 27, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), rear, and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) sail together during integrated operations, Oct. 27, 2020. John S. McCain is underway conducting operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo) 201027-O-NO824-0001
China flies warplanes close to Taiwan in early test of Biden
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