1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) How did Admiral John Richardson, chief of US Naval Operations, explain the reason for the re-establishment of the 2nd Fleet?
b) How did other officials explain the reason for the decision to reactivate the 2nd Fleet?

3. a) How/when/why was the 2nd Fleet disbanded?
b) What was the role of the 2nd Fleet?

4. a) Describe the recent Russian activity in the Atlantic.
b) What area will the re-established 2nd Fleet be responsible for?

5. What warning did Secretary of Defense James Mattis give in January regarding Russia and China?

6. How important do you think it is for the U.S. to re-activate the 2nd Fleet?