11 July 2014 George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan to Promote Friendship, Goodwill The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, July 11.GWCSG's visit to Busan serves to increase goodwill and partnership between the two nations through community relations (COMREL) and sporting events, ship tours, and a...
11 July 2014 U.S. Increases Interoperability with Japan in First GUAMEX The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) completed the first Guam Exercise (GUAMEX) alongside the Japan Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF), July 9. Pinckney operated off the coast of Guam with eight JMSDF ships practicing naval gunnery, anti-submarine warfare, tactical...
11 July 2014 John S. McCain Ports in Pyeongtaek The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived in Pyeongtaek, July 12 for a port visit. Pyeongtaek is a common destination for U.S. Navy ships assigned to the 7th fleet area of operations due to its proximity to U.S. Army, and Air Force bases, as well as the...
11 July 2014 Service Members Promoted at Leyte Gulf Historical Landmark Five Sailors and one Airman were frocked at the MacArthur Landing Memorial Park in Tacloban, July 10."This is a major step in leadership," said Capt. Brian Shipman, commander of Pacific Partnership 2014. "Being able to do this at the very place where Gen. MacArthur came ashore to fulfill his...
11 July 2014 Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, Hosts Friendly Baseball Game Fourteen Airmen from the Wolf Pack participated in a game of America's pastime, baseball, against Gunsan City's own baseball league at the Kunsan Sang High School in Munhwadong, Gunsan City, June 21. The purpose of the friendly match between the local community and Kunsan Airmen was to continue the...