Post by Karl Welteke on Jul 4, 2015 9:48:24 GMT 8
NAVY VISITS TO THE PHILIPPINES ON THE 4TH JULY 2015.
Drove thru the ex Subic Bay Naval Base, the Subic Bay Freeport Zone now and saw a few Naval vessels, I think it is time again to show that the Navy has not forgotten the Philippines.
Local news says this:
USS Lassen drops anchor in Subic Bay
Posted: 01 Jul 2015 08:39 PM PDT
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived Wednesday (July 1) in Subic Bay for a port visit.
Prior to its arrival here, Lassen's crew of 320 Sailors, including members of the 'Warlords' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, conducted presence patrols in the South China Sea and in waters around the Philippine Islands.
During the port visit, Lassen's crew will have the opportunity to interact with local citizens, experience Philippine culture, give back to the local community through several community relation projects and enjoy the natural splendor of the surrounding land and seascapes.
With all the natural beauty the Philippines has to offer, I am honored and excited to bring Lassen back to Subic Bay,” said Cmdr. Robert Francis, Lassen's commanding officer. “For many of our Sailors, this is a real treat to be coming back to such a beautiful country. I could not ask for a more exciting and culture-rich port to visit.”
U.S. Navy port visits not only improve the quality of life for Sailors, but also play an important role in promoting peace and stability by strengthening relationships between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Lassen, one of seven destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (USS Lassen Public Affairs)
X675 the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen.
The above came from this URL:
subicnewslink.blogspot.com/2015/07/uss-lassen-drops-anchor-in-subic-bay.html
When the family went shopping yesterday in our former commissary building (now the popular Royal store), I saw a Sailor detail buying pallets full coco cola etc. I guess they are getting ready for the 4th of July.
Then I drove by the Alava Extension Wharf and did see that destroyer and the big Submarine Tender USS Emory S. Land (AS-39). I had not heard that she was in town also.
In the Royal Store, our ex commissary, I run into my shipmate Rick Storment, retired Master Diver (MDV). He was buying stuff for another picnic for the divers of the USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52) at the Scuba Shack, a beach restaurant at the former NAVSTA Subic Bay. That ship is tied up in the former SRF facility.
He invited me but I got another commitment, the veterans of our Subic Bay VFW Post will observe the 4th July Holiday on the Barretto Beach and I will join my shipmates and comrades there.
HAPPY 4TH JULY TO ALL!
Drove thru the ex Subic Bay Naval Base, the Subic Bay Freeport Zone now and saw a few Naval vessels, I think it is time again to show that the Navy has not forgotten the Philippines.
Local news says this:
USS Lassen drops anchor in Subic Bay
Posted: 01 Jul 2015 08:39 PM PDT
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived Wednesday (July 1) in Subic Bay for a port visit.
Prior to its arrival here, Lassen's crew of 320 Sailors, including members of the 'Warlords' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, conducted presence patrols in the South China Sea and in waters around the Philippine Islands.
During the port visit, Lassen's crew will have the opportunity to interact with local citizens, experience Philippine culture, give back to the local community through several community relation projects and enjoy the natural splendor of the surrounding land and seascapes.
With all the natural beauty the Philippines has to offer, I am honored and excited to bring Lassen back to Subic Bay,” said Cmdr. Robert Francis, Lassen's commanding officer. “For many of our Sailors, this is a real treat to be coming back to such a beautiful country. I could not ask for a more exciting and culture-rich port to visit.”
U.S. Navy port visits not only improve the quality of life for Sailors, but also play an important role in promoting peace and stability by strengthening relationships between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Lassen, one of seven destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (USS Lassen Public Affairs)
X675 the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen.
The above came from this URL:
subicnewslink.blogspot.com/2015/07/uss-lassen-drops-anchor-in-subic-bay.html
When the family went shopping yesterday in our former commissary building (now the popular Royal store), I saw a Sailor detail buying pallets full coco cola etc. I guess they are getting ready for the 4th of July.
Then I drove by the Alava Extension Wharf and did see that destroyer and the big Submarine Tender USS Emory S. Land (AS-39). I had not heard that she was in town also.
In the Royal Store, our ex commissary, I run into my shipmate Rick Storment, retired Master Diver (MDV). He was buying stuff for another picnic for the divers of the USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52) at the Scuba Shack, a beach restaurant at the former NAVSTA Subic Bay. That ship is tied up in the former SRF facility.
He invited me but I got another commitment, the veterans of our Subic Bay VFW Post will observe the 4th July Holiday on the Barretto Beach and I will join my shipmates and comrades there.
HAPPY 4TH JULY TO ALL!