U.S. 2nd Fleet, in coordination with Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT), and U.S. Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area Command (USCG LANT), will host a virtual media availability 04 Aug at 1300 EST to discuss the upcoming Operation (Op) NANOOK-TUUGAALIK 2020 being held 4-24 Aug.

Op NANOOK is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) signature northern operation comprised of a series of comprehensive, joint, interagency, and multinational activities designed to exercise the defense of Canada and to secure our northern regions.

Speakers on the call will include:  

-Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet

-Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, Commander Coast Guard Atlantic Area

-Rear Adm. Brian Santarpia, Canadian Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic / Joint Task Force Atlantic