The PRC’s statement about this mission is false. USS Benfold conducted this FONOP in accordance with international law and then continued on to conduct normal operations in international waters.
The PRC's statement about this mission is false. USS Benfold conducted this FONOP in accordance with international law and then continued on to conduct normal operations in international waters.
Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet presents the Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) award to the crew of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65).