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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

USS Winston Churchill conducts military exercises in Caribbean as Venezuela tensions ramp up

A U.S. Navy destroyer-class vessel has been conducting military exercises in the Caribbean alongside several other American ships as the U.S. military continues to build its presence in the region.

The USS Winston S. Churchill, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer, was joined by Guyana Defence Force vessel GDFS Shahous for maneuvering drills and communication checks near Guyana’s eastern coastline over the weekend, U.S. defense officials said, according to Defence Blog.

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