YOKOSUKA, Japan – The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) visited Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) July, 16. Ray Mabus, SECNAV, was visiting CFAY to meet with Sailors and U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) senior leadership. While at CFAY, Mabus visited both U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and […]
VINH, Vietnam – A joint, multi-national team of engineers completed the foundation and addressed flooding issues at a Vietnamese medical clinic as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), 14 July. The team of Vietnamese, Australian and U. S. military and civilian engineers are adding a roof, roof beams, trusses and external walls on top of […]
VINH, Vietnam– Vietnamese and American doctors performed a Pacific Partnership surgery-first aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) 14 July, during Pacific Partnership 2012’s (PP12) visit to Vinh, Vietnam. Navy Urologist Lt. Cmdr. Sean Stoup and Vietnamese Urologist Dr. Bang Ngoe Le performed the innovative single incision laparoscopic case, the first of […]
VINH, Vietnam– Service members and civilians worked together to provide eye exams and glasses to patients in Vietnam during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 13 July as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Members from the Optometry team have performed over 10,300 eye exams, handed out over 11,400 prescription glasses and over 17,300 pairs […]
VINH, Vietnam – The U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) band played on as members of the Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) held a community service project at a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012’s (PP12) visit to Vinh, Vietnam, 14 July. JSDF members engaged with local children by making balloon animals, traditional Japanese […]
BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, June 27. “We are very fortunate to be able to visit Busan,” said Capt. Tom Disy, Cowpens’ commanding officer. “The citizens here have made us feel welcome, and we look forward to enjoying their culture and […]
CALBAYOG CITY, Philippines – If 20-year-old Valentino Dealagdon didn’t receive medical care immediately, he was going to die. A mass in the man’s leg, which had been steadily growing over recent months, had become septic and developed Gas Gangrene. Bacterial growth exploded, producing dangerous gases and toxins. The bacteria was poisoning his blood and could […]
BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) June 27 for a port visit and was welcomed by Rear Adm. Park Sung-bae, commander of Republic of Korea Flotilla 5 and several members of the Republic of Korea Navy. A ROK Navy band played while […]
SAMAR, Philippines – Filipino-American service members returned home to provide aid to their former countrymen during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), 26 June. The service members are helping to provide medical, dental and engineering civic action projects to their friends, families, and neighbors during PP12’s visit to Samar. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sheralyne Christian, a nurse […]
SAMAR, Philippines – Local Filipino schools and medical clinics received deeply appreciated donations from Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) participants at the Samar Capital Building 26 June. Chief Gunnersmate Justin Roth, officer in charge of the event, said eight pallets of supplies were donated for approximately 30 schools and medical clinics. “We were able to provide […]