Throughout their time in port, Springfield hosted a number of ship excursions for members of the U.S. and ROK navies, and took part in a day of cultural outreach at native Korean Buddhist temples.
“Pulling into Busan within the milestone yr of the seventieth anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance is a privilege for this hardworking crew,” stated Cmdr. Andy Domina, Springfield’s commanding officer. “Springfield is America’s submarine—a gaggle of Sailors devoted to the mission and proud ambassadors of our nation!”
Springfield hosted a number of excursions for distinguished guests throughout their port go to.
ROK Navy Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo, commander, Republic of Korea Fleet, toured with members of his workers, studying concerning the Los Angeles-class platform and capabilities.
Moreover, Rear Adm. Mark Schafer, commander, Naval Forces Korea and his spouse toured the submarine, assembly with Sailors and studying extra about their work, coaching and experiences.
ROK Navy sailors from the Kind 209-class diesel-electric assault submarine ROKS Lee Jong Moo (SS-066) toured, as nicely. Primarily based in Chinhae, Lee Jong Moo was the designated host ship for Springfield’s go to. The 2 crews mixed on outings, conferences, and occasions which furthered interoperability and understanding between the 2 nations submarine forces.
Springfield coordinated with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea to plan a day of cultural studying, which included journeys to 2 of Busan’s most notable Buddhist Temples– Temple Tongdosa and Temple Hongbeobsa– the place 20 Springfield Sailors realized about Korean tradition and historical past; and ate conventional Korean meals.
For a lot of aboard the submarine, that is their first time visiting Busan.
“I used to be fairly excited once I heard we’d have the chance to go to Korea,” stated Sonar Technician third Class Nicholas Younger. “I joined the Navy to see the world, and port visits like this one make all of the work whereas underway price it!”
Springfield is certainly one of 4 submarines ahead deployed to the island of Guam and has a crew of roughly 140 officers and enlisted. Los Angeles-class submarines make up the spine of the U.S. Navy’s submarine power. Sixty-two submarines of this class have been accomplished, 41 are nonetheless in lively service.
Alliances and partnerships are very important to regional stability. Since its institution in 1953, the U.S./ROK Alliance has confirmed sturdy and sturdy within the face of latest international situations and is among the many most interoperable, succesful, and dynamic bilateral alliances on the planet.
Springfield is the fourth ship in U.S. Navy historical past to bear the title.
Measuring greater than 360 ft lengthy and weighing greater than 6,900 tons when submerged, Springfield is likely one of the stealthiest, most technologically superior submarines on the planet. Los Angeles-class submarines assist a mess of missions to incorporate anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance, and strike warfare.
For extra info on Springfield, please go to https://www.csp.navy.mil/springfield.
