On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Over-centralization of the [carrier] port structure is not a good strategic move . . . the Navy should have two carrier-capable homeports on each coast.
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congress.govOver-centralization of the [carrier] port structure is not a good strategic move . . . the Navy should have two carrier-capable homeports on each coast.
Senator Nelson emphasizes the importance of not centralizing naval assets in one port.
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