On Wednesday, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces stalked the U.S. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn as it sailed through the Taiwan Straits. Chinese officials said PLA forces threatened to respond to any provocations or threats posed by the U.S. warship.
Chinese Ambassador Deng Xijun tweeted, “#China’s #PLA Eastern Command tracked &monitored the movement of #USS John Finn #destroyer as it sailed through the #Taiwan Straits ystd (10/3). The US move deliberately creates tensions &disturbs the regional peace &stability.”
#China s #PLA Eastern Command tracked &monitored the movement of #USS John Finn #destroyer as it sailed through the #Taiwan Straits ystd (10/3). The US move deliberately creates tensions &disturbs the regional peace &stability. pic.twitter.com/ojjWYMFWTc Ambassador Deng Xijun (@China2ASEAN) March 11, 2021
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Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Destroyer Conducts Taiwan Strait Transit
March 10, 2021 4:23 PM
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) transits the Taiwan Strait March 10, 2021. John Finn, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. US Navy photo.
A U.S. Navy destroyer conducted a Taiwan Strait transit today, continuing a recent push for the Navy to operate between mainland China and the island it claims.
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John Finn (DDG-113) conducted the routine transit today, which the Navy says “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows,” according to a U.S. 7th Fleet statement.
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Among a crew of 5,000 Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) only four are entrusted to steer the aircraft carrier in restricted maneuvering evolutions.
From Petty Officer 3rd Class Dartanon Delagarza, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs –
Among a crew of 5,000 Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) only four are entrusted to steer the aircraft carrier in restricted maneuvering evolutions.
From the first days of the U.S. Navy, helmsmen have played an essential role, steering the country’s ships as they travel the seas. Typically drawn from the ship’s deck department, their objective is to drive the ship at sea during normal situations. However, during special evolutions and unique scenarios, the master helmsmen take charge.