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Makin Island ARG, 15th MEU Operating in the Indian Ocean, Likely Headed to the Middle East
December 14, 2020 6:18 PM
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Tenney, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions 39 and 79 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 return to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore on Dec. 11, 2020. US Marine Corps Photo
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are now operating in the Indian Ocean after spending some time in the South China Sea, USNI News has learned.
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RSS Freedom and RSS Gallant were commissioned by then-Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Tony Tan Keng Yam on 22 August 1998 and 3 May 1997, respectively. Over the years, the ships have safeguarded Singapore’s maritime interests and territorial integrity through numerous operations at sea. They also advanced Singapore’s defence relations by participating in bilateral and multilateral exercises with foreign navies. “As part of the RSN’s 24/7 High Readiness Core, RSS Freedom and RSS Gallant each sailed 314,000 nautical miles – 12 times around the Earth – in defence of our waters and in support of Singapore’s defence relations,” Commander Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF), RADM
With experiences such as confrontations with sea robbers and responding to mayday calls, Military Expert 3 (ME3) Chua Buan Hee has had an exciting and rewarding career spanning 26 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Straits Times
Pioneer RSN sailor shares memories as last two patrol vessels are decommissioned
Military Expert 3 Chua Buan Hee has had an exciting and rewarding career spanning 26 years.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
PublishedDec 11, 2020, 8:30 pm SGT
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