USS George H.W. Bush Ordered to the Persian Gulf

In yet another sign of American dependence on OPEC oil, the USS George H.W. Bush — accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea and the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun — was dispatched to the Persian Gulf late Saturday,

According to NBC News, Secretary of Defense Hagel ordered the aircraft carrier to “protect” American lives and interests during terror flare-ups in several Iraqi towns. The order gives President Obama “additional flexibility” in case military measures are required to safeguard Americans in Iraq.