USS John C. Stennis - By Sue K

Named after Senator John C. Stennis, this super aircraft carrier docked at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand for three days for their port visit during its western Pacific Ocean deployment. On the 9th of April 2009 the US Embassy in Bangkok
Thailand organized a flight deck tour for the local press. Captain Todd W. Malloy, Chief of Staff, Carrier Strike Group Three gave a warm welcome speech to the group, expressing appreciation to the people of Thailand to allow them to visit this beautiful port. He said the sailors were very much looking forward to the opportunity to explore this magnificent region. The strike group supports maritime security in the region and promotes regional partnerships through joint operations and community service projects during port visits with host nations. JCSCSG includes Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, comprising Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323, Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 and Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30. JCSCSG also includes ships from Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, including the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Preble (DDG 88) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54).




Sue K of PMTV has the report.
For a full report go to www.pattayamail.com

Category:

Travel & Events

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• USS John C Stennis
• Navy
• Laem Chabang
• Thailand
• US Embassy
• Aircraft Carrier

[xbetrthentherest]

I flew to Thailand to meet the ship! What an amazing trip. I want to go back.

[suekukarja]

Thank you for the comment.

Did you want to go back to the ship or Thailand? Nothing should keep you from going back to Thailand though, you are always welcome.

[foxpac40]

these motherfuckers i get out of the navy and then they decide to hit thailand this is bull shit

[jackleo6]

I'm stationed on that ship

[darthskywalker33]

my uncle is right now on that ship

[latinoheat308]

Someone died in Singapore not Thailand by the way

[guloshes]

so much for keeping were you have been and what goes on with the ships flight ops...jack ass

[pmgMAKEupHubby]

Someone died the day we pulled in. The were rigging the ship in port and the guy fell over and was crushed.

[paxzaamini]

I hope They'r come back again :)

[xbetrthentherest]

I'd love to go back to Thailand soon! The ship is stationed just about 40 minutes away from me -- I see & visit it all the time.