By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond D. Diaz
III, USS Shiloh Public Affairs
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The Ticonderoga-class
guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea,
for a port visit, May 4.
"It is always good to be back in Busan" said Capt.
Kurush F. Morris, commanding officer of Shiloh. "Our visit is aimed at
building friendship and goodwill with the people of the Republic of Korea and
connecting with our counterparts to strengthen our mutual commitment to
regional BMD [ballistic missile defense] security."
Morris was greeted on the pier by members of the Republic of
Korea navy (ROKN) and nine-year-old Lee Yeon Kyung. Kyung was given the honor
of presenting a welcome wreath to Morris upon his arrival on the pier.
Over the course of the next few days, Shiloh Sailors will
not only enjoy the sites and culture that Busan has to offer, but will also
participate in sporting events, ceremonies, and community relation events
during their visit.
"Our officers and crew are proud to be serving
alongside our Korean allies and contributing to the ROK-U.S. security
Alliance," said Morris.
Shiloh, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is on patrol in
the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in
the Indo-Asia Pacific region.
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