During a visit to Philadelphia, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle spoke about the military's role in a moment of heightened tension.
In a wide-ranging interview, Admiral Caudle discussed the Navy's future in Philly, military actions in the Caribbean, and his hopes for the 250th anniversary celebration.
When we get a demand signal for our troops to be deployed anywhere under a lawful order, it is my goal to provide those troops for the missions that the Secretary of War wants to actually utilize them for.
Admiral Caudle emphasized that he would follow orders to deploy naval assets anywhere, including U.S. cities, as long as the order was "lawful".
The admiral's comments came during an interview with The Inquirer, one day after Navy ships sailed up the Delaware River, kicking off a week of events to celebrate the military branch's 250th anniversary.
Author's summary: Admiral Daryl Caudle discusses Navy's role and deployment.