By Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat: “The U.S. Navy nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has departed Yokosuka naval base in Japan on May 16 to resume operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. Navy said in a May 16 press statement.”
U.S., SYRIA: New Marine Artillery Unit Arrives in Syria Ahead of Raqqa Offensive
By Jeff Schogol, Marine Corps Times: “A new Marine Corps artillery unit is supporting friendly forces in Syria that are isolating Raqqa, the Islamic State group’s de facto capital, said Army Maj. Josh T. Jacques, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command.”