The ladies of Busan feel the same way.
Posted on 07/18/2010 11:31:46 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
USS George Washington, the U.S. Navy's only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier will visit the Korean port of Busan July 21-25, 2010, officials at U.S. Forces Korea announced today.
In addition to USS George Washington, three destroyers from its strike group will also visit Korean ports. USS McCampbell and USS John S. McCain will visit Busan, and USS Lassen will visit Chinhae.
"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," said Lausman. "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.
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The ladies of Busan feel the same way.
That looks like Texas Street...
That looks like Texas Street...
Hey where are the Photos of Olongapo ?
Perhaps they can “visit” North Korea for awhile.
Guided tours, how brilliant, nothing could go wrong there. Be sure to show them the mess hall a-la USS Cole.
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Sure doesnt look like the Olongapo I knew
Or Green Street.....
Green Street, haven’t been there in probable 20 years.
Just stay out of the NoKo waters, else we’ll have another Pueblo on our hands.
Me back in the day... I had fun that night!!
Last time I was in Pusan was 1987.
Out the gate, past the First chance/Last chance cafe
go down the main drag, turn right on Creep street
cross skivvy bridge and you’re at the STAR bar, a
holdover from the occupation days, crossed japanese
and American flags faded on the walls, only a pot
belly stove for heat but a sweet mamasan, the girls
were homely but willing, drinks were 50cents, every
third drink free.
Memories of Iwakuni 1967...
15 years early for me brother, but cheers anyhow... You were more deservin of that type of RnR than we ever were I reckon... But, we did stomach a lot of that stomached when there ain’t no fightin goin. The nit pickin started and it did get tiresome...
Still remember the San Miguel(sp?) beer with ice stuck to the bottle when they served it! 50cents I think we were payin. All I know is I got good and drunk, got a girl, hotel and then breakfast before I was pullin out my next 20...
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