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USS George Washington to Visit Republic of Korea Special to American Forces Press Service BUSAN, South Korea, July 19, 2010 – USS George Washington, the
U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier will
visit the South Korean port of Busan July 21 to 25, U.S. Forces
Korea officials announced today.
In addition to USS George Washington, three destroyers from its
strike group will also visit "The U.S. Navy maintains a robust forward presence in
the Asia-Pacific region and the people of the Republic of Korea are our
good friends and allies," said George Washington commanding officer
Capt. David Lausman. "Our presence here is a testament to the strength
of our alliance and our constant readiness to defend the Republic of
Korea." While in Busan, the George Washington will host a
reception for distinguished members of the community, and will conduct a
number of guided tours of the 97,000-ton aircraft carrier. "For
more than 60 years, we have maintained a strong alliance with the
Republic of Korea," Lausman said. "My crew is thrilled with the
opportunity to interact with the Korean people and show them their
incredible level of pride and professionalism." While in port,
about 300 George Washington sailors will volunteer their time to
landscape a home for the elderly, visit an orphanage and help make
repairs at a local school. "These deeds are a small
token of goodwill on our part towards Korea and lets them know we care,"
said George Washington Chaplain Cmdr. Brian Haley. "This is also
character building for our sailors, so I think this is really a win-win
opportunity for them and us." The George Washington departed its
forward operating base of Yokosuka, Japan, on July 9. The ship last
visited Busan in October 2008.
Korean ports. The USS McCampbell and
the USS John S. McCain will visit Busan, and the USS Lassen will visit
Chinhae.
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