Flex Time: Navy Surfaced 3 Missile Submarines 'All at Once' as Signal to China

Summary and Key Points: In June 2010, the U.S. Navy surfaced three Ohio-class guided missile submarines—USS Michigan, USS Ohio, and USS Florida—in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean as a show of force aimed at China.

-This demonstration followed frustration over a Chinese missile test and highlighted the U.S.'s ability to project power globally.

-The submarines collectively carried 462 Tomahawk cruise missiles, emphasizing their formidable firepower and signaling U.S. military...