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US engages in show of force in Guam, after China's own show of strength near Taiwan

After a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed past Taiwan over the weekend, in a show of strength as the U.S. Navy struggles with coronavirus, the U.S. Air Force then engaged in its own show of force Monday on the island of Guam.

Military officials tweeted that bombers including B-52 Stratofortresses performed an "elephant walk," which "showcases their commitment to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific," at Andersen Air Force Base.

The "elephant walk" refers to the close formation of military aircraft before takeoff.

Read more at:  https://www.foxnews.com/us/guam-air-force-elephant-walk-china
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