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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Northwest critical to military's pivot to Pacific

P-8A PoseidonThe Northwest is key to the Obama administration’s rebalance of military forces toward the Pacific, the man directing Navy efforts in the region is telling local sailors this week.

Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of the Pacific Fleet, visited naval bases Monday and Tuesday in Bremerton and Bangor and Wednesday and Thursday will travel to Whidbey Island and Everett.

“The strategic value of the Northwest can’t be overstated,” said Harris, who commanded a P-3 Orion patrol squadron at Whidbey in 1995-96. “This is a huge center of gravity for the U.S. military. I think it’s critical. That’s why I’m taking time out of my schedule to come up and visit this area.”

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