U.S. seventh Fleet management just lately visited with members of the Subic Bay Port, Philippine Fleet management, U.S. Embassy, and Clark Air Base management Feb. 21-24.
The aim of the go to was to strengthen the connection with key Philippine management by participating in workers talks, base excursions, and discussing pertinent points that will likely be dropped at the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Protection Board/Safety Engagement Board.
The journey included workers talks with Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. seventh Fleet, Subic Bay Port management, a tour of Subic Bay Port services and the Commander, Job Power 72 hangar, and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the WWII liberation of the Philippines.
Moreover, Thomas met with U.S. Embassy Chargé de Affairs advert interim Heather Variava, Chief of Workers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Gen. Andres Centino, Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado, flag officer in charge of the Philippine Navy, and Rear Adm. Nichols Driz, Philippine Navy fleet commander.
“Having open traces of communication with our companions and allies within the Indo-Pacific is important to our lasting commitments and powerful presence within the area,” stated Thomas. “Holding maritime discussions face-to-face with Philippine management is necessary to our alliance and navies, and I sit up for continued engagements sooner or later.”
Underneath Commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet, seventh Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific area.
