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Interview: LCDR Saji Schermacher Speaks on Atlantic Thunder 26
U.S. Navy LCDR Saji Schermacher, Air Boss, Commander Task Force (CTF) 65, speaks on the components and goals for Exercise Atlantic Thunder 26, at the Ministry of Defense Hebrides Range, United Kingdom, on Sept. 18, 2026. Atlantic Thunder, scheduled for September 14 – 25, 2026, is a joint force multi
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U.S. Navy LCDR Saji Schermacher, Air Boss, Commander Task Force (CTF) 65, speaks on the components and goals for Exercise Atlantic Thunder 26, at the Ministry of Defense Hebrides Range, United Kingdom, on Sept. 18, 2026. Atlantic Thunder, scheduled for September 14 – 25, 2026, is a joint force multi-domain, multi-axis, long-range maritime strike sinking exercise (SINKEX) designed to increase U.S. and U.K. interoperability and strengthen the bilateral partnership. The exercise improves U.S. and U.K. combined warfighting, combat credibility, and interoperability in a joint, live-fire, lethality demonstration using U.S.-U.K. command and control reporting structures. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner)
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Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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