Following the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “George Washington” on the 8th arrived Da Nang in central Vietnam near the South China Sea, the U.S. military, “John McCain” was again in the 10th destroyer in Vietnam Da Nang dock in preparation for the military exchange. At a time when the South China Sea disputes triggered diplomatic occasion, the United States to become more frequent interaction between the parties to focus.
Will be held a week-long training exercise at sea
Bloomberg News reported on the 10th, the U.S. military, “John McCain” the day the USS Da Nang in central Vietnam’s dock, 270 crew members on board, the crew will work with the Vietnamese Navy, a 4-day exchange activities, and joint lasted about a week at sea exercises.
Reported that the move underscores the United States in the region even more hard-line attitude. Prior to the issue of Sino-US has been caught in diplomatic disputes Yin Nanhai.
The U.S. military introduced, said anti-ballistic missile capability with the “John McCain” the destroyer visited Da Nang, the purpose is to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the normalization of US-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
South Korea, “Chosun Ilbo,” 10, said Da Nang during the Vietnam War the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces where the largest air base. Here then, the number of aircraft movements daily to 2600 times, air strikes against North Vietnam area.
“John McCain” was Maikemolei public affairs officer, said: “12 days, we will work with the Vietnamese navy held its first training exchanges, on the damage control, fire fighting and other emergency repair projects and exercises.”
Morey also said that the U.S. had planned to send “Avenger” class minesweepers and “John McCain” was with the visit Da Nang, but because of operational problems, “Avenger” class minesweepers had to stay in Japan.
U.S. aircraft carrier commanders talk about the position
“John McCain” was in the ship docked after the commander Jeffery said: “maritime security in the region, the United States and Vietnam share common interests. We continue to develop friendship in the region, the United States Vietnam links have been enhanced. “
