“>reported the arrival of a carrier strike group in the Caribbean region. This was reported by UNN.Details It is noted that the group includes the aircraft carrier Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing 17, the destroyer Gridley, and the replenishment oiler Patuxent, which are the “embodiment of readiness and presence, unmatched range and lethality, and strategic advantage.”Welcome to the Caribbean, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group!
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) May 20, 2026
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) are the epitome of readiness and presence, unmatched reach and lethality, and strategic… pic.twitter.com/83mfzSIKzd
The Nimitz has proven its combat prowess around the world, ensuring stability and defending democracy from the Taiwan Strait to the Persian GulfLast week, Cuba’s energy minister stated that the last-minute supply of Russian oil has been exhausted, and that Cubans will have to endure even more power outages.
According to Axios, Cuba has purchased 300 strike drones that could be directed at United States bases
bases. Russia and Iran may be among the exporters of drones to Cuba. In response, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U. S. of creating a “fraudulent case” to justify new sanctions and potential military pressure on Havana.
The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)US deploys Nimitz carrier strike group to the Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba
“>reported the arrival of a carrier strike group in the Caribbean region. This was reported by UNN.Details It is noted that the group includes the aircraft carrier Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing 17, the destroyer Gridley, and the replenishment oiler Patuxent, which are the “embodiment of readiness and presence, unmatched range and lethality, and strategic advantage.”Welcome to the Caribbean, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group!
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) May 20, 2026
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) are the epitome of readiness and presence, unmatched reach and lethality, and strategic… pic.twitter.com/83mfzSIKzd
The Nimitz has proven its combat prowess around the world, ensuring stability and defending democracy from the Taiwan Strait to the Persian GulfLast week, Cuba’s energy minister stated that the last-minute supply of Russian oil has been exhausted, and that Cubans will have to endure even more power outages.
According to Axios, Cuba has purchased 300 strike drones that could be directed at United States bases
bases. Russia and Iran may be among the exporters of drones to Cuba. In response, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U. S. of creating a “fraudulent case” to justify new sanctions and potential military pressure on Havana.
