USS Tortuga (LSD-46). PHOTO FROM WIKIMEDIA.ORG
Amid rising tensions in the Korean peninsula, South Korean allies the Philippines and the United States will push through with their annual joint military exercises on Friday, April 5.
On Tuesday, an amphibious dock landing ship of the United States 7th Fleet headquartered in White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, USS Tortuga (LSD 46), is expected to arrive in Manila today to participate in the "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises which will be held in various parts of the country. It is also expected to make a brief stop in Subic.
In an advisory sent to media outfits, the US embassy in Manila said the USS Tortuga and its 22 officers and 391 enlisted personnel will join the exercises particularly on joint training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenarios.
The Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and is currently on deployment in the US 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
The Bonhomme Richard ARG reports to the commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Admiral Jeffrey Harley.
The USS Tortuga has been deployed to aid in humanitarian response during Hurricane Katrina in the US and the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The Balikatan joint Philippine-US military exercises will be held from April 5 to 17.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/58433/us-ship-to-arrive-in-manila-tuesday-to-support-balikatan
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